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First February Blog!!

Thursday, February 04, 2010

HI, I have missed blogging. The week has been a bear and I picked up another class at the college. They were in need of an instructor so I rearranged my schedule to help out. The extra money is a help but I hate to think of students without someone who likes math helping them with their math!!

The diet hasn't been too bad if you discount tonight's thin mints(eating dinner at 10:30 is not optimal). When I got done work at the college at 9, I headed to the Acme to do the regular weekly food shopping which isn't likely to be possible with the potential blizzard facing us this weekend here in South Jersey.

My knee is improving from lack of execise-just no time at all with the end of semester stuff for the high school and the beginning of the semester stuff for the college.

Tonight I hope to sleep well and tomorrow I will go Red with the rest of the country I hope!!

Sleep well, keep warm, and be kind to yourself!! It makes everything a little easier!!xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo emoticon

  
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MOMMA_BEAR_69 2/7/2010 12:32AM

    Be sure to take care of yourself. How much snow did you get hit with? We have between 24 and 30" and expecting more. Shoveling is great cardio so I won't complain to loudly. lol I just wish people were not without electricity and heat...so many to pray for.
Blessings and hugs,
Helen

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CAROLTTG 2/5/2010 9:36PM

    Glad to hear your knee is getting better. It is snowing here in MI, but I don't think we are supposed to get much. I think it might miss us, hopefully!!!

Have a great weekend!!

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TEENY_BIKINI 2/5/2010 8:57PM

    Cheers your first February blog. Glad the knee is getting - rest is the best medicine for lots of things.

Enjoy the snow and stay warm.

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DOGMOMMY 2/5/2010 7:58AM

    Glad to hear your knee is improving... take it easy on it and don't push yourself back into exercise too soon... need that to heal :) Have you tried any water based exercise? Might be easier on the joints....

I just saw the snow forecast on the news this morning.. you guys are going to get hit! Stay inside and snuggle up w/ your furbabies :)

Have a great day!!

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When your soul needs a lift, there is nothing like music

Sunday, January 31, 2010

I am watching the Grammys and they barely won out over the movie 1408 which combined three great things: John Cusack, a Stephen King story, and a number for a title. Hope to catch the movie some other time but I am so glad to be watching the Grammys. Since I can't sing a lick, I have been dancing along(as much as the knee will permit) with the vocal performances. Even did a few situps...

It was a really restful day-got up early, swept snow, read the paper, Sparked, did lesson plans and student calendars, made breakfast for DH and me, and took a lovely afternoon nap. No wonder I feel good.

I tried the capoiera workout which I liked-the moves feel good and I like the music. Took in too many calories but I figure it has been awhile since I have gone over calories so maybe my body will get the idea that I am not trying to starve it. At least most of it was healthy food(ok, the french fries were an indulgence but the bloating was almost worth it!!)

Sparkers, have a great week, be strong and be good!! emoticon

  
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TINAT51796 2/2/2010 12:33AM

    Thank you for the kind words on my blog post. It sounds like you had a great Sunday. I love Sunday afternoon naps!!

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KMIRANDA2000 2/1/2010 1:07PM

    I LOVE afternoon naps on the weekends!!

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PRESTIGEPUB 2/1/2010 9:26AM

    What is the capoiera workout?

My weekend was decent too...I made a Rachel Ray recipe Saturday--crab and pasta, yum!––and it turned out pretty good. Even M. liked it.

Then last night the puppy actually settled down to sleep on the living room rug, a first for her! She usually is perpetual motion when she's out of the crate. Finally maturing a bit.

I sent you some stuff on shopping in Cape May. Did you get it? Maybe we can do it sometime, weather permitting.

Have a good week,
Love,
Carol

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DOGMOMMY 2/1/2010 8:01AM

    what a great day!

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CAROLTTG 1/31/2010 11:05PM

    Sounds like you had a great Sunday!! I'm sure being a teacher, you really needed it!! Had a great week!!

Hugs, Carol

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SHERYLP461 1/31/2010 10:59PM

    What a lovely Sunday.
Sheryl

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TRYING2LOSEW8 1/31/2010 10:59PM

    Sounds like you had a beautiful restful day....I love those days. emoticon

Keep smiling.
Terri

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Friday night or should I say, Early Saturday morning

Saturday, January 30, 2010

AAAAAHHHH, I had a couch nap-I love those! Of course, I didn't finish sparking but here I am now.

It was a good week with the exception of my exercise minutes. With the sore knee, everything has been a bit curtailed. I will try to do more yoga and pilates and weight training. Gotta do what you can when you can.

Food was actually ok this week-few cookie meltdowns. emoticon

Teaching at the college began again which I enjoy. Too bad it cuts into Spark time but I will try to work around that. I miss communicating with my Spark friends.

Time for bed-wishing all a great weekend, filled with fun,friends, movement, healthy eating, and some good surprises!! emoticon

  
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TRIGFROST 1/30/2010 1:59PM

    Your doing a good job.... emoticon

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MOMMA_BEAR_69 1/30/2010 9:05AM

    Keep on keepin' on. What a great attitude!! Remember you are much to blessed to be stressed. Take perfection and throw it out the window. There's always something you can make better or do differently — strive to IMPROVE, not attain the impossible.
Blessings and hugs,
Helen

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COLEENCOLE 1/30/2010 8:07AM

    Keep working at it. We are a work in progress. Perfection in our actions is impossible.

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Almost midnight, Wednesday

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Thanks everyone for the encouragement!! My weeks are going to be long for a bit.
Fit a little Zumba practice in and kept to my calories today but still need sleep.

Yay for the 8 glasses of water and the wonderful people of Spark!! emoticon

  
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TEAM-ERIC 1/28/2010 12:10AM

    WOW...when do you sleep?!? LOL! I think its ab fab you still fit in a work-out with a cold, achy knee and a couple of jobs! And now I am off to dreamland!

Nighters!
Dian
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TRACYZABELLE 1/27/2010 11:58PM

    Gotta drink the water!! I am behind on sleep myself

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Terribly Tired Tuesday for Terri

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

It is almost eleven and I want my bed, almost more than I want to read.

First day back at the college went well, it was a blast to teach people who listened and took notes. What a change from my daily routine with the simple sophmores of my school.

My knee is still achy but my cold is better. Thanks all of you who wished me well.
Tomorrow is the middle of the week, if it hasn't been going good, do something just for you tomorrow and don't let it be a cookie!!!!! emoticon

  
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TEAM-ERIC 1/27/2010 11:05AM

    How exciting for you to be teaching at the college! Glad to hear your cold is getting better!

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UNIQUELY_BELLA 1/27/2010 7:13AM

    Waking up early and coming home super late can be a drag sometimes (i wake up at 6am everyday and bed around 11/12 at night), but i know for me that i feel that much more accomplished because 1. i made it through (especially without a nap - no time lol) 2. i got most things done and was able to follow the schedule...

and as most new routines go, it takes time to get used to it. I am sure in very little time you won't feel so exhausted

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MRE1956 1/27/2010 5:22AM

    Yikes - I can't imagine having to be up that late.....I'm normally in bed by 8 (of course, I get up around 4AM - and yes, that's by choice!).....you know, teachers have such an undervalued and underappreciated role in this society....damn the entertainers in this world.....TEACHERS ROCK!

Hang in there - the hump day will pass soon!

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TEENY_BIKINI 1/26/2010 11:21PM

    Take care, get some sleep and be well.

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