Laughing mirrors?

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

I got this in an email and at first it was funny...





and now I'm wondering what that person was trying to tell me??? LOL


I do hate mirrors. They don't reflect the me I want to be... yet.

  

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HAWKEYERANT 6/16/2011 5:17PM

You're getting there - each walk and healthy choice you make is going to have that mirror FLIRTING with you :P Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGOLEDIVA 6/16/2011 2:45PM

I'd say send it BACk t them! LOLOL- then THEY can wonder what YOU meant! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 6/15/2011 6:34PM

I'm not a fan of mirror's or camera's. That said, I love that saying! I agree with Diana, and yes I do laugh at myself frequently. Report Inappropriate Comment

DIANAPHOENIX 6/15/2011 10:17AM

Not a fan of the mirror either, never have been, even when young and thin! But this saying is fun. One thing age has taught me - being able to laugh at myself and not take myself too seriously. Report Inappropriate Comment

Zumba hates me

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Ok, so I've been wanting to try a Zumba class for ages, maybe 2 yrs? Not sure... anyway, a friend signed up and asked me to go along. Sure, first class is free so what do I have to lose. Oh my gosh! A lot, apparently.

I nearly lost my mind when the music began to boom. "If it's too loud, you're too old." I'm too old.

I nearly lost my self respect when the tiny teacher went to the front of the room and began to perform moves that I've never seen let alone attempted.

I nearly lost my sense of humor when the teacher's tiny fanny did these cute wiggles and I nearly knocked my friend across the room trying the same moves.

I nearly lost my temper when I looked at the clock and realized that exactly 15 min. had past and there were 45 to go.

I nearly lost my supper doing all those spins. I gave up and marched in place after the first 1500.

I nearly lost any sense of fun when I kept going left and the class would go right or vice versa.

No wonder people lose weight on it. I think you kill brain cells. My friend says she didn't like it after the first one but last night was her third and she loved it. She thinks I should try again and I think she's lost too many brain cells.

  

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MCJULIEO 8/19/2011 1:18PM

Hilarious! Looking forward to trying it myself..... Someday! Report Inappropriate Comment

ILIKETOZUMBA 7/22/2011 10:14AM

LOL. Thank you for commenting on my SparkPage and leaving me the link to this. I totally feel you on some of that stuff, particularly how slowly the time seems to go by in Zumba class! I've definitely looked at the clock and thought "Dear lord, how can I do this for another X minutes??" quite a lot! In my case, I have an easier time with Zumba because I'm used to dancing and picking up new choreography (I danced for 14 years). So it's kind of like cheating. :) But I honestly think that the mental effort needed to figure out what the instructor's doing, and the physical effort involved in making mistakes and then trying to correct them...I think that helps people burn even more calories! It also helped me that my instructor has usually been a pretty solid girl that isn't fat, but no one could call her skinny or tiny either. That's much better for my self-esteem in class. :) I'm glad you tried Zumba though, even if you didn't particularly enjoy it. It's always good to try new things, right? (Says the girl who is terrified of sports and tries everything she can think of to get out of trying to play tennis with her husband.) Loved the blog! Thanks again! Report Inappropriate Comment

HIP-MOM 6/10/2011 9:45AM

LOL! ah, you poor thing! I don't do classes just for this reason, but like the others say, maybe if you go again with a different instructor, it will work for you better, or maybe try something else. Most importantly than that is that you're still moving and trying new things. You're doing so well! have fun! maureen Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTFOXXY 6/10/2011 6:21AM

Wanted to stop by again because yesterday my Zumba class had a substitute instructor. The minute we started I thought of you. I was going in the opposite direction of everyone else. They go right, I went left. They go forward, I went back. At one point, another girl and I turned right into each other. Yikes! I figured I wouldn't get much of a calorie burn since I was basically chasing people around the room, but was pleasantly surprised to find I burned 689 calories. Not bad for someone who had a hard time following the instructor. I also want to commend the instructor for not getting distracted as I flailed around the room. Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGOLEDIVA 6/9/2011 4:31PM

LOLOLOLOL....ROTFLMFAO! I felt the same way in Tai Bo and Hip Hip Cardio---and I AM EXTREMELY coordinated! I used to make money dancing...there comes a time when you just need to know your body. Tai Bo is a lot of fast kicking- and if you aren;t VERY careful that sort of move(uncontrolled) can HURT you! The hip hop was fun as far as the dance moves went- but the music was like a cross between a cat in heat yowling at 3am abd nails on a chalkboard..I just couldn;t take it!. That said- I did give the hip hop 3 or 4 trys before I decided it;s not for me. If you think zumba is something your body can safely do- and you found ANYTHING "fun" about it- I'm with the poster who syggested giving it another try. But if you just had a miserable experience- with no redeeming qualities- I got news for you- ZUMBA doesn;t hate YOU.... YOU HATE IT! LOL May I make a suggestion? We are about the same age and look to be in about the same fitness level...there are a series of workout videos called "The Firm" it;s out of Columbia SC and I know a lot of the instructors. They are easy to follow- they show you both the beginner method as well as the advanced in the same routine- and they start with easy moves and add on. The music is more of a background thin rather than the center of the workout- and most of the equipment they use can be substituted with household items. If you're even remotely interested let me know and I'll give you links to some of the better videos. By the way if you see something called a fanny blaster- it's simply a stackable stool that can be one step of 22 inches( I think) or broken into 2 steps of 6 and 16 inches each- so you can use the lower stair or 2 on a staircase...or if you REALLY wanna go for it- a sturdy small chair( that would be 24 inches and a BUTT BLASTER for sure!) They also have this stick thing they use for weights and balance. A broom will work for the balance moves and either small hand weights or cans of food will sub for the individual weight moves. ANyway- just thought I;'d throw that out there Report Inappropriate Comment

VON_1962 6/9/2011 7:00AM

I came to your blog from another friend, and when I saw your post of Zumba just had to read. I have been wanting to try Zumba myself but, also feel that my body just does not shake that way! Thank you for a very uplifting post and sharing the joys of starting a new class. I have been there and have felt the same way. But, if we really remember how many times it took us to learn how to pedal our first bike, we got how many scrapes on our knees and still we kept on trying. Try Zumba again, and if you need to find another instructor do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTFOXXY 6/8/2011 8:14PM

I had to salsa my way over here when I saw this blog post. I understand your pain, it was like that for me when I first tried. In fact, I thought the instructor's sole purpose was to see how many people she could get to trip over their feet. Fortunately (or from sheer embarrassment) I dropped in on other classes with different instructors until I found a class that fit me. Now, I would sell my mother (ok, not sell, maybe rent) to have money for a zumba class. I hope you will give it another try. Zumba loves you!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CBAILEYC 6/8/2011 1:41PM

Zumba LOVES you. It just has to torment you a little bit before it shows you the love LOL I got very lucky in that my very first Zumba class was the very first ever Zumba class given at my gym. Everyone was uncoordinated and turning the wrong way and wondering if they'd lost their minds! Give it another go - you might find it's loads of fun after all! C~ Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 6/8/2011 12:59PM

I am not coordinated either!! A skinny person that I know wanted me to do zumba, after the quick demo that I was shown I said I would need to get in shape first! That is one of the reasons that I picked kettlebells and I swing towards the wall. That way if I loose the kettlebell the only thing damaged will be the wall! Report Inappropriate Comment

IMIN2GENES 6/8/2011 12:31PM

Too funny! I'm with you though. I'm just not that coordinated! Chris Report Inappropriate Comment

LELAINE2 6/8/2011 12:31PM

Wow you have more guts then me. I just bought zumba. They have a dvd of all the moves for beginners. I tried it yesterday. I had a hard time when they went fast. So last night I had my daughter and here friend try it. ( There 10 yrs old. ) When they were going slow they said oh this is easy. Then when they went fast. They also had a hard time and couldn't do it. So I didn't feel so bad. I will keep on trying till I get the moves down. Have a great day. Lelaine Comment edited on: 6/8/2011 12:32:13 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

JRBASKIND 6/8/2011 11:47AM

You remind me of me trying something new! One try is not enough to be sure of how you feel about an exercise class. Give it a fair tryout -- you may surprise yourself and find that you are good at it and like it after all! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALIHIKES 6/8/2011 11:41AM

Love your blog! You have a great sense of humor! and boy have I been there when I tried a new class Report Inappropriate Comment

Hard work's reward

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

I cut a bouquet from my front yard to bring to work with me today. The flowers take a lot of work but I am getting such joy from them.

Peonies, roses, cora bells, and some white siberian irises in there too but they don't stand out.

My mother gave me the peonies from her yard a few years ago. It's taken a long time for them to agree to bloom. I hope to take her some this weekend. I think it will please her.

  

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HAWKEYERANT 6/10/2011 8:58AM

What a gorgeous bouquet!!! Much better than any florist - and they come from your hard work! What a reward! Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGOLEDIVA 6/8/2011 11:57PM

beautiful! I love fresh flowers too! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLEJOYS 6/7/2011 3:43PM

Gorgeous! Our peonies and poppies are just now blooming, so I share your joy. Your Mom will be so pleased. Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWHORIZONSR4ME 6/7/2011 2:38PM

Beautiful! Gardening is good for the soul. Have a lovely day! Report Inappropriate Comment

IMIN2GENES 6/7/2011 9:16AM

So beautiful! What wonderful rewards for all your hard work! Thanks for sharing. Chris Report Inappropriate Comment

NANA419 6/7/2011 9:10AM

The flowers are beautiful, keep up the good work. Report Inappropriate Comment

May Review

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Needed to view May's sparkly calendar page!






Gold stars for walking and blue stars for dance class and a Green one for Volleyball tournament. I love earning my stars! Woohoo!


Goal: Drop 5 pounds • Actual: 1 lbs (20%)

Goal: Walk 72 miles per month • Actual: 79.57 miles (111%)

Goal: Exercise 2880 min. month • Actual: 1515 min. (53%)

Goal: Walk 38 times in 31 days. • Actual: 38 times (100%)

I didn't lose like I thought I should for May so I need to review my records to see what was different this month compared to the last two. 20% is not what I want to see up there!!!

Already did walk 1 for June. Started morning puppy walks today. Luckily, we didn't see bunnies like we usually do. I wasn't awake enough for that!

  

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POEKSTER 6/5/2011 10:47AM

You did great. 1 lb is more then nothing. Report Inappropriate Comment

FITFUNKYMAMA1 6/3/2011 9:57AM

looks like you did awesome!!! I hope june is even better for you!!! woohoo,go linda!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGOLEDIVA 6/1/2011 4:40PM

you came pretty close Linda! I think about 200 minutes or so. BUT....( Super duper evil chuckle) I "Believe I am back"Gonna take my first real walk in almost 2 weeks and hope my back hold up! I'll let you know....also WAY TO FREAKIN GO on the ball playing! YIKES I better get my hiney in gear or you WILL be kicking my tail this month! Off to exercise! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLEJOYS 6/1/2011 1:41PM

SUPER DUPER!! Look at all of those stars...PLUS you had fun. (Unless you took a volleyball to the face -- that's not so much fun!) Congratulations on all that you accomplished in MAY! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 6/1/2011 10:44AM

Good progress! 1 lb is better than none or a gain! Have a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment

Kitty chat

Thursday, May 26, 2011

This is Nicholas Maximus Purcy POS Claws. He is my buddy. This is a picture of him on my lap. One of my favorite ways to nap! LOL

Sometimes, when my roommate is at home, she'll get online to send me a message. Every now and then, Nicky walks on the keyboard and joins in on the chat. Today's message:

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It means he loves and misses me.

Ok, what it really means is that she's been sitting at the computer long enough and now it's time to pet the kitty but since I like my message better, I'm going with that. Isn't he adorable???

  

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POEKSTER 6/5/2011 10:43AM

Lol, my Tepje (Imhotep in his pasport) sets my keyboard on numbers for THE Same reason. Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGOLEDIVA 5/26/2011 4:19PM

LMAO....I just love you Linda! Such an imagination! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAWKEYERANT 5/26/2011 2:50PM

Very adorable. Love the chin beard. :) AND the message! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 5/26/2011 1:05PM

Adorable! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCINDA_WP 5/26/2011 1:00PM

WOW...I have a kitty that looks just like that and does the same stuff! How cool is that! They sure do know how to tell you it's time to pay attention to them don't they?! Cool cat. Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLEJOYS 5/26/2011 12:48PM

He is quite a handsome fellow! (And quite a gifted message writer!) Report Inappropriate Comment

BLONDEJESS1988 5/26/2011 12:09PM

I have my little tuxedo kitty here right next to me! I was just thinking about how happy she makes me! Report Inappropriate Comment