Much Fun

Friday, November 27, 2009

Turkey day at my boyfriend's parents was quite fun. The food was EXCELLENT! We played Outburst. So, overall it was a good time.

Today, all I had on my agenda was giving a one hour massage at noon. I figured I'd eat lunch with BF and then, I guess I was hoping for some down time. We ended up going to the Mall (on Black Friday) for no real purpose other than to walk off lunch. But, this mall was far a way and it took forever to get home. I then had to go out (again) to buy DD an dress to wear to a wedding we are going to tomorrow. Then I had to make a cheesecake for Thanksgiving at my Mom's Sunday. I can't make it tomorrow because this wedding is one of those all day affairs. I just wanted some alone time to read. Tomorrow I have to get to the bank and the pharmacy and get to this wedding. Sunday we are expected at my Mom's at noon. My weekend is shot! I'm sure all of these events will be fun, but it is not the same as having a lazy, no obligation, kind of day. I would like one of those soon. Ah well--the business does me good. I need to burn some calories!

  

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AMYJO323 11/28/2009 3:53PM

Hope you have a fun time at the wedding, dancing at weddings is wonderful excercise! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIERIVERSMOM 11/28/2009 10:28AM

I always love those lazy days too. But there's something to be said about a day full of activities and tasks though, they give you a sense of accomplishment...there's always next weekend? Hope you have fun at the wedding and at your mom's tomorrow. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 11/28/2009 12:42AM

some days are like that never go as you planned, the day has it's own agenda you will get through it, it always works itself out, no fear Report Inappropriate Comment

Gobble Gobble, It's Turkey Day!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

I'm going to my BF's parent's this year. I am looking forward to it. I hear his Mom wants us all to hang out aaaaallllllll day like they used to do at her relatives. That's the way it happens at my relatives on holiday's too. But we play games, drink, eat, and really enjoy each others company. Someone always has a new game to play and there are loads of cousins around. When I was little we ended up in the basement playing tag, "pile-on", twister, etc. My memories are of us laughing til we just about puke! Oh, to be a kid again. I'll miss my family this year. We're all really spread out and many of us cousins are now married with kids and have other family obligations. I look forward to seeing them again, but also will enjoy making new memories with my new extended family. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

  

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KATIERIVERSMOM 11/27/2009 12:49PM

So how was it? I love memories of childhood traditions, the new ones never seem to be anywhere near as good... I think it's the innocence of youth that makes it as fun as it was. My family is all spread out now too, like all across the country and we usually go to the in-laws, too bad my kids were both sick and I just made dinner for our little family. It was actually really nice (except the kids being sick part). There's something to be said about quiet holidays too. Hope you had fun! Comment edited on: 11/27/2009 12:49:56 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

USEANDLOSE 11/26/2009 9:37PM

Old traditions can be wonderful - but so can new ones! Hope you enjoyed your day! Happy Thanksgiving! Report Inappropriate Comment

Bump in the road?

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

So I was lamenting with my SP friend Useandlose about weight gain this week. Perhaps I just wasn't ready for 20 pounds? Perhaps I needed to assess my commitment? I just know it sucks and I will have to work hared/smarter to make this work.

At any rate, I had a bit of a revelation while blogging on her page. In a non-hypothetical way, I hate bumps in the road. They damage my car. But my kid loves them. She says WEE every time we hit one and sometimes tells me to "do it again." Of course I don't want to keep hitting bumps on my weight loss journey, but maybe I can have fun with them any way. I challenged my dear friend to have FUN today. To do things kids do for exercise today. You know things like: play tag (you're it!), touched you last (can you see starting that at the office?), running backwards, skipping, hop scotch, jump rope, my favorite=Hula Hooping, crazy dancing, rolling on the floor! Can you think of any more? Let's have an all out, kid-like, fun kinda day! Bumps can be fun. Are you with me?

  

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CHEDDERFISH 11/25/2009 11:20PM

Hula HOOOOOOOOOOOOP!!! (That's also for the revolutions around your body hehehe) oh and Tag you're it :) Report Inappropriate Comment

COLEENCOLE 11/25/2009 12:02PM

I am with you. I called it Go With The Flow Report Inappropriate Comment

FERRETLOVER1 11/25/2009 8:09AM

How about Red Rover? Anyone remember that? It's also always fun to play Simon Says - that can be pretty physical, too. What about dancing "The Freddy"? Lots of great ways to keep moving and also to bring back great memories. Report Inappropriate Comment

USEANDLOSE 11/25/2009 8:03AM

You are indeed a great spark friend - thank you so much for your support! I'm going to hang Christmas decorations...and run up and down to the attic to get them. I'm going to put on my favorite Christmas songs and dance when the fast ones come on. I'm going to ride my bike to the grocery store for those last minute fresh veges, and I'm going to look for some fun outlets today. Thanks for the reminder - a bump in the road is just a bump in the road. Now, where is that hula hoop? I always have one handy - one of my favorites as well! Report Inappropriate Comment

My heart

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

I haven't been taking good care of my heart for a very long time. I've made it work too hard. I've tried so hard to hide my heart. It was broken. Who wants to see a broken heart?

I've been picking up the pieces. I've been figuring out where they fit. I've been gluing them in place with light, love, and risk. I've been building it's strength by exercising and eating fruits and veggies.

I'm using my heart rather than hiding it. I'm reaching out to others, even though I know they could break it again. But, I'm pretty confident that the glue I used is strong. I'm not so sure my heart will break again. It may chip or get scratched, but not break. Risk is good for the heart. Hiding it is bad for it.

I know how to shelter my heart and how to tend it. I have consulted with doctors and have prepared a sound action plan to keep it going strong. I am properly loving my heart and in turn it is properly loving me. We can climb hills and keep going! Look out Mountains--here we come!

Friends: Thank you for helping me tend my heart. Thank you for pointing me to the right decisions. Thank you for making me healthy. Thank you for the companionship on the journey.

Hugs (from my heart), Jenn

  

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SHEENADEE 11/24/2009 11:42PM

Love your blog. Thanks for posting it! Report Inappropriate Comment

LISANANCY 11/24/2009 8:31AM

You, my dear friend, have something else, a gentle heart. I know it is as scary as h*** when it comes to the health of a heart. My doctor wanted to stick a stinkin' pacemaker in me. No, nope, I chose to get fit. A broken heart is even worse. Who are these people who trample on our love? You and I have finally found out the secret, Love Ourselves,our most important gift. Report Inappropriate Comment

NERVOUSWRECKIAM 11/24/2009 7:22AM

Good blog! Report Inappropriate Comment

Trying NOT to FREAK!

Monday, November 23, 2009

I had a BLAST this weekend. Lots of fun, friends, and food. Unfortunately, very little activity to go with that folly. It really was fun to be a little careless. I don't think I was waaaaay off the mark, but I won't be too surprised to see a couple pounds that I thought were gone, again. I have told myself repeatedly not to beat myself up over it. But, I am a bit disappointed in myself. I am going to have to work really hard this season to make my dreams come true. I am going to have to be very focused. I am going to have to be strong and conscientious. I am going to have to find joy and fulfillment somewhere other than the table/fridge/pantry. It just seems too easy to go back to my old ways. It's easy to do nothing and be apathetic. It takes so much more effort to care about myself and be responsible for my actions. It's just so easy to blame everything around me. It's so hard, some days, to just do the right thing.

  

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TIMEFORVACATION 11/24/2009 10:17AM

Hi Jenn, We will celebrate your next 20 pounds!!! But it doesn't have to be with food! It can be just drinks, dancing, go to a play, window shopping (for the next 20 lbs), snowboarding, walking, hiking, biking, singing, concert, comedy show, ice skating, roller skating, movies (blah), Cincinnati Observatory, planetarium show at NKU, wine tasting, bourbon tasting, craft show, road trip, camping, mountain climbing (with ropes because I'd be scared, skydiving (one of my favorites), 4 seater plane ride (oh yeah I'd take ya out to Lunken), the options are endless!!!! So keep up the good work because I can't wait to celebrate with you!! Tiffany Report Inappropriate Comment

COLEENCOLE 11/23/2009 11:16AM

Thanks for the encouragement. I have heard that the ave. weight gain over the holidays is 7 lbs, so I will be happy to maintain. Report Inappropriate Comment

DREAMNSCHEME 11/23/2009 10:41AM

Right on! It is SO much easier but we can do it... we know that the easier path is the least rewarding. Report Inappropriate Comment

USEANDLOSE 11/23/2009 7:09AM

Friend - you have nailed the problem concisely. "It takes so much more effort to care about myself and be responsible for my actions." Isn't that just the case-I'll be repeating that to myself all week! Knowing yourself is half the battle - so you're half way there! Great Blog - thanks for sharing! Report Inappropriate Comment