Happy Halloween!

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

No costume for Halloween this year...just me...warts & all ;)

  

Being in this moment

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

An exercise in being "present"

I am sitting at my desk, listening to music, updating my SP page, drinking coffee. It is a beautiful, sunny day outside. I have just completed my ((intense)) a.m. workout and am enjoying a nice warm, dry sweatshirt--yes, one of the new "flashdance" ones. Feeling pretty good about having a good start to my day. Lots of scattered thoughts in my mind, but relaxing & allowing them to pass like clouds through the sky, and just letting them pass as they will.

  

Like today's SP healthy reflection:

Monday, October 29, 2007

In our lives, we have two or three opportunities to be a hero, but almost every day, we have the opportunity not to be a coward.

- Spanish proverb

  

up/down

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Only slept about 5 hours last night again, and it was kind of a tosser, but had the last Harry Potter book still to finish--almost done! Bought some jasmine essential oil to try some aromatherapy before bedtime. Maybe some candles...am sure open to suggestions.

Ok food day at least. Had a yummy vegan chili dinner at "Beans & Barley" Restaurant/Cafe up in Milwaukee with lovely cousin, Beth. Stayed w/in cals but was just low on protein, but not low-low, and dragged my tired sorry butt to the gym and did some hardcore cardio today on the stair-stepper--the kind that completely soaks you with sweat--yeah! Take that evil scale ;) so probably better to be a bit higher on the carbs today anyway. Well, gotta find out what happens to Harry.................g'nite

  

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FROLIC838 10/29/2007 11:09AM

I haven't yet read the latest HP, but have heard it was good. Hope you are finding the same. Good to hear that you got exercise in and were within calories. With practice you'll be there all the time. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the lavendar works for you. I know I have suffered from insomnia from time to time and it just isn't any fun. Finding the right solution for you should certainly be a priority. Not sleeping just isn't anyone's idea of fun. Report Inappropriate Comment

Improvement

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Started my Saturday off right with a new challenging yoga class, followed by leisurely coffee & breakfast w/DH, and a long chat on the phone with an old friend. Took a bath in that new B&B Works "cinnamon bun" scented bubble bath~calorie free, gotta try it out if you haven't yet! Then went shopping with my sister and out for more coffee...(reluctantly switched to decaf as to not sabotage the sleep issue)

Have been planning my eating a day ahead of time again, and keeping that consistent really helps me feel good, healthy, and balanced. I am on a streak of eating in the 1200's range of calories & eating super clean to allow myself more time away from having to work out, or to do more restorative activites like yoga (or farting around on SP--haha). Found some great sales today of $7 "flashdance" looking off the shoulder sweatshirts that will be perfect for yoga practice now that it is colder. Brrrr!!! Chilly all the time now that fall is here...need snuggly clothing.

Other good news is that I have been able to get some better rest and have been getting more uninterrupted sleep. Was having a nasty patch of insomnia, or when I would actually sleep, having horrible dreams...speaking of sleep, think I will go get some (((yawn)))

  

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FROLIC838 10/29/2007 11:02AM

Glad to hear that you are treating yourself right. Your Saturday sounds fantastic. I love the "Flashdance" reference. LOL! I knew exactly what you were talking about. Those would be great for chilly morning yoga. Glad to hear that you are sleeping better. I'll keep my fingers crossed that this is the new trend. :) Report Inappropriate Comment