I haven’t run since… mid-July. Not only do I feel bad simply from lack of exercise, but running is such a release for me - I’m able to pound out my frustrations and anxiety on the pavement and seek God in those 30-45 minutes of quiet.
I’ve mentioned this before, but I am very goal-oriented. In both my personal and professional life, I work best with structured deadlines. This proved to be very effective in the spring when I ran a couple of 5Ks. It kept me on my feet, pursuing this mean goal of losing weight. So, I’ve marked a race on my calendar. September 20th. I have 19 days to get back into shape so I don’t kill myself in Midtown Memphis. The race is part of a weekend festival that celebrates the Scottish heritage and Presbyterian church. There are even photos of some participants wearing kilts. I love it!
Once I get out there tomorrow and gauge how much ground I’ve lost these past several weeks, I’ll be able to set realistic goals for the race. I’m looking forward to this!
*Quote by Peter Maher, Irish-Canadian Olympian and sub-2:12 marathoner
Filed under: Running on September 1st, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Shortly after our family moved to Memphis, we were on the hunt for a second vehicle. Gabe would continue to drive the Jeep, and I needed something that would get the boys to daycare and me to work. Our expectations were about as low as they could get - air conditioning and something that wouldn’t break down. Seriously. Those were our two criteria.
With the immense help of my dad and a few of his close friends, we purchased a vehicle for me on July 15th that not only exceeded our expectations but blew them out of the water AND fell within our price range. The only downside? This make and model was named one of the ugliest vehicles in 2001 by Time magazine.
*snort* I kid you not. God has a mighty sense of humor, doesn’t he?
Well, this is all I have to say. Our bright red 2001 Pontiac Aztek might not be the prettiest crossover out there, but she sure is making our lives a lot easier these days. And I get to listen to CDs in my CAR again. Praise the Lord, Hallelujah!
Filed under: Family on August 21st, 2008 | No Comments »
Yeah, that’s right. MOI. Details are still in the works. But it’s awesome news that we’ve been praying for. Off to sleepy town for the evening…
Filed under: Work on August 19th, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Okay, so I have really struggled to keep from gaining weight since we made the move to Memphis. I haven’t been disciplined in working out or eating right, and while I haven’t weighed myself, I’m sure I’ve gained at least half the weight back. Talk about depressing. Seriously.
So, instead of just sitting here in my overweight misery, I’ve come up with a game plan to get back on track.
1.) Get back on the meal plan that I started in March.
2.) Start running again (I’m going tonight for the first time in well over a month).
3.) Sleep 7.5 hours a night.
#3 is huge for me. I love my sleep. Ask anyone. Especially my family and Mrs. Liz Wells. I could easily sleep for 12 hours straight at any given time. But I’m really good on 7.5 hours. I am completely rested and ready to start the day. So, it’s silly for me to sleep any longer than that if there are more productive things I can be doing. The plan is to wake up at 5:00a every morning. This gives me 45 minutes for a run, 15 minutes to brew my coffee and eat a muffin, and 45 minutes to get ready for work.
I look forward to continuing with the goals I set for myself a few months back, even if I’m not as close to meeting them as I’d like to be. Pressing on… that’s what this life’s all about, right?
Filed under: Health, Running on August 14th, 2008 | No Comments »
I know it’s been a while… the few times I’ve had time to blog, I’ve had no idea what to write about. So, tonight is just an update. We are officially moved into our new apartment. Still living somewhat out of boxes and suitcases galore, but we have our own home again. Luke is officially a walking maniac. Our precious little boys are growing up before our eyes. Just this evening, we had our first family meal with all four of us sitting at the table together. That’s right - no highchairs! Praise Jesus!
Just want you guys to know that we’re still hanging in there. :) Hope all is well with you… drop me a comment and tell me what your life looks like these days.
Filed under: Family, Music on August 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
