Jan/090
a new year… a new look
Too many times people have huge expectations of major changes that they want to occur in their life, instead of finding some simple happiness that already exists.
I do have a list of projects/tasks I would like to complete. I hate to use resolutions because well they are easy to skip and just move past. So instead here is an outline of what I’d like to do this year:
- Get a web project up and running. Not wanting to go into great details at this point, but it should be a fun venture.
- Read 1 book per month. I already have five books I bought last year I need to read (Engulfed in Flames, Running for Mortals, Swish, I am Not Myself, Candy Everybody Wants).
- Take a few graduate level continuing education classes.
- Apply to become a part time adjunct professor.
- Work out at least three times per week (minimum).
- Run a 5k or more at least six times this year.
Other areas I want to focus on are my photography skills, and writing. I will accomplish these tasks, and I’ll use the blog to keep myself honest.
I have a nike+ widget on my facebook, I will look to get it imported on the blog.
On a side note, if I find someone to date, that would be awesome, but I am not going to go out of my way on personal sites/etc to find someone.
Sep/070
cardio2
I know i’ve not been updating on my progress with the gym. Well, I am down to 179 pounds and 20.1% body fat. Which in comparison to a year ago is amazing. I was 222 pounds and around a 34% body fat.
I’ve gone and started lifting again pretty rigorously and heavy in the cardio. I started in this cardio2 program at the gym, basically it’s running and cardio which is structured and tailored to your abilities, it constantly pushes you a little bit harder and a little bit faster. It’s been fun, if not a little lonely except for Saturday. The program is individualized and on Saturday you meet for a group run.
The trainer is hot – hot, hot, hot. Which is a plus but not the only reason I am partaking. I’ll be waking up tomorrow and lifting, and maybe if the timing is right hitting the gym to do cardio after class.
Apr/070
left the 200 lbs club
So, sort of a congratulatory post to me, by me, and for me…. I’ve finally left the 200 pound club. I weigh in right now at 198.6 which is the lowest I’ve been in a loooong time.
I took the last week off from the gym, I was a little exhausted and needed just some downtime. I started back up tonight doing legs, and then cardio. Appointment with the trainer tomorrow, and then running club on Saturday.
Apr/070
i used to be good…
This week has been somewhat of a blur. I took it off from work because I was feeling stressed and a little burnt out so I needed a week to recuperate and get my bearings back. We just finished our G2G conversion and it about fried everyone associated with the project. It took just over two years and a period of time of dual platform operation but we finally flicked the switch and are utilizing the last G of the G2G conversion.
Monday
Basically the first true day off of work. I woke up at 9, had breakfast, cleaned up, and went to the gym. I went to a spinning class and then ran afterwards. Came back prepared for school and went to school from 6-9. Gave a presentation with the group. I was a bit nervous and it kinda showed. Hopefully everything works out because I do want to get an A in the class. Came home and had my Dean’s List letter in my mailbox congratulating me on my academically excellent Fall Semester.
Tuesday
Almost a repeat of the morning, except I did not take a spinning class, and I went to Easton before hand. I needed to pick up a new nike+ kit as mine finally bit(e) (spelling?) the dust. Bought some vitamins and then wanted to try this creatine mix. Now I am kind of confused. I understand that protein is needed after a workout, and you can’t combine the two. But the creatine mix said you needed to do a mix before and after your work out, and if that’s the case, then where does the protein come into play? Let me tell you after spinning and running, my muscles need any and all help they can get so I want the protein, just not sure when to consume it after my workout.
I went to dinner at Bar Louie in the Arena District, it was fantastic. I had not been to the one downtown just the one at Easton, and the one downtown is a lot better than the one at Easton. Being down in the area, makes me realize how much I enjoy city living and the need to be in an Urban atmosphere. The suburbs are nice, and the apartment is decent, but I long to live in a condo in the downtown area.
Wednesday
We will call this the day of shit weather. It was amazing the first part of the week, just amazing, sunny warm the kind of weather you want for Spring. This was cold rainy and starting to dip down. Went spinning in the afternoon, came back and was exhausted. Had dinner with Ryan in Cap City in Grandview. The lady messed up my order. I asked for the dressing on the side, but she put the salmon on the side and as I had no desire to wait around I ate it as is.
Thursday
Today, met up with Rob and did a very strong leg work out. Needed to actually start incorporating weights back into my gym routine. I’ve lost about ten pounds but I don’t want to loose muscle mass, so it’s imperative that I get the lifting back in my schedule. Signed up for the running club at Easton. Every Saturday morning at 9:00AM I will be there doing a two mile run hoping that it helps get my endurance up for future 5k’s. Speaking of which, I have registered, again, for the Commit to be Fit 5k during the LaSalle Columbus Distance Classic. I’ll be running the 5k again, this year it will be without a blown out knee so I am hoping I finish faster than I did a year ago.
The Weekend
Going home, seeing the family for Easter, relaxing and just catching up on any and all homework I did not finish.
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This damn version of wordpress has majorly messed up so hopefully I have fixed everything and it is working as designed now…. ergh….
Mar/070
i should have known to just goto dick’s
Another day, another run. I needed to get a new pair of running shoes. I was using just regular gym shoes without knowing any difference. I read where Nike released a new running shoe for the overpronator (that’s me) and figured at $90 it was worth a shot.
I thought I would just hit footlocker on my way into the gym. I should have known that it would have been a horrible mistake. I was looking through the shoes for 20 minutes before anyone asked, and then when I was explaining the shoe he had no clue. I figured I might as well take a shot and drive over to Dick’s. Fortunately, they had it there. It was displayed with the Runner’s World Pick of the Month emblem. The person who assisted me was knowledgble and helped me choose the right size.
The shoe is the Nike Air Structure Triax 10 and it was an amazing difference from the old gym shoes. It was amazing to run in. I was able to keep a decent pace, my feet did not kill me and it was appropriately padded. It helped with keeping my running stable as I was on the treadmill. I definately recommend these shoes for anyone interested in running who may have a few extra pounds to loose in the process.
My run was shorter this time just 3k to get my endurance up. I did quite well as you can see below:
Right now, I am just doing some laundry and checked a grade for a reflection paper. Nothing major, just relaxing after the good run.
Mar/070
i’m lost and trying to find myself
It’s been a while since I’ve updated. I’ve spent the past few weeks wrapped up in work and just trying to find myself. I seem to have lost the things that made me happy; photography, blogging, and working out. I’ve been working a ton, graduate school is interesting.
I don’t know what to write, even though I know I need to……
I’m registered for a 5k in April (the same one as last year). I started running again to get my endurance up.
As you can see there are lots of peaks and valleys. Gotta get that fixed.
I want to see the movies The 300, Epic Movie, and The new Zodiac.
We will supposedly be converting this upcoming weekend which means my schedule will shift. It might actually make it nicer to get out.
The clock moving ahead wasn’t a big deal.
I need more weekends like this past one. I was productive and had a good time. Plus I didn’t spend a lot of money.
Right now there is a pile of clothes on my bed begging to be cleaned up.
Sep/060
more updates
I think the very short lived talking between said boy and I is over. As he didn’t return my call on Thursday night and ignored my two, count them yes only two messages to him. One Friday and then one today.
I’m proud that I wasn’t crazy psycho attention whore. I’m disappointed that nothing came from us talking. I know he was way out of my league but it would have been nice to have gone out on a date. Even if we didn’t click as dates it would be nice to meet more people in Columbus.
In other words. I upgrade my gym membership at Lifetime. Now I can take two people per month and them not pay a fee! It’s exciting.
Tonight we go in at 7:00 PM and work until 12:30 AM. We are beginning the first of two conversions tonight. It will be long and tedious tonight. To top it off, I have to be in on Monday at 7:30 AM. At least I will get out of there at 4:00 PM. But still it’s not like I will enjoy the 7:30 AM Cattle Call.
Sep/060
PR
I have to admit that I’ve been doing quite well with this whole jogging thing… I know that 1.7 miles isn’t a lot and many marathoners will call that distance small but to me it’s starting a great accomplishment.
Tonight I was able to run that distance in 22:45 which is 15 seconds faster than my previous personal record.
I think I may be going back to meet with the trainer so I can incorporate some weights back into my routine.
A belated update from Friday night, hung out with Jordan and his partner at some random guy’s birthday party. It’s not too often we get to hang out and I always enjoy myself when we do.
On a side note… I had two bloody marry’s at dinner and two blue moons and I had a nice buzz going. Unfortunately at midnight I was pooped and drove my ass home.
Jun/061
update
So I’ve been bad lately with posting anything in my blog and I am sure that it’s part of the reason most people don’t continue to visit.
Life has been getting busy and not in the way of blogging but its often the last thing I think about. I often think that I’ll start caring around a pencil and notepad much like David Sedaris does so I can write down info that will jog my memory about what to write. Who am I kidding though, i don’t have the dedication to carry that around all the time.
Mikey
I had the most amazing visitor around three weeks ago.
For me it’s very difficult to explain this person. We’re friends but we hardly see each other. We barely talk on the phone but he knows things about me that some of my friends don’t even know (and vice a versa). I could write an entire entry about him but suffice it to say he is the most kind wonderful person I’ve ever met.
We were able to hang out on a Sunday and Monday. So of course I had to take him to Easton and do a bit of shopping. Had uni (not sure if that’s how you spell it or not) at the sushi restaurant for the first time. Monday I took him to back out to Easton and to lifetime because well working out is like church.
Then down to the ville so we could grab some dinner from the Happy Greek and so he could compare the Short North against the Castro. Had a very flirtatious shop worker at Torso hit on him.
After walking around for what seems hours I drove him back to his hotel talked a bit more and hugged. I don’t know when I will get to see him again but I am very glad that we had the opportunity to hang out.
Move
In about four weeks I am finally moving out of the parents house and into my own apartment. I am moving into the Little Turtle area of Columbus.
I know some people scream that where I am moving to is out there but it’s close to work and school and besides that I am only 15-20 mins away from the ville if I wanted to hang down there.
I’ve got most of my stuff and what I don’t have immediately is on layaway. I have enough money saved up for two months worth of rent and utilities so it won’t be a complete shock to my finacial ways when I move.
I am planning a birthday/welcome to Columbus party after my move and I get settled into the new place.
Gym
I’ve been a very bad gym person lately. I’ve not really gone since my contract ran out with my trainer and I did not renew. I need to be more focused about going and really changing the way I live. I know that the working out helps out greatly with my depression.
I recently borrowed two books to try and help kick start me back into the gym. I’ll try them each out and which ever helps the most will be the one I purcase.
Pride
Don’t know if I am going or not….
Feb/060
frustration
Tonight instead of running like I wanted to or working my legs. I spent 2.5 hours at school doing nothing.
It would have been better to seperate the group work and just come prepared. But instead we wasted time.
I need to write the intro and conclusion. I can’t write right now, I am very tired from today but I will wake up tomorrow and get to work early so I can work on my paper.
I also want to run tomorrow. I feel bad I didn’t run today.
Tomorrow is my last International Marketing class and then we move onto Finance! This past class has been amazing and I am really looking forward to the Finance class.
I plan on getting up earlier tomorrow so I can work on the paper and get it done before class. It won’t be too difficult but it’s time to finish it up.
I’ve delayed most of my MBA stuff, but part of me is wondering if I should continue at ODU or not. I probably will. I want my MBA.
I reactivated my TIVO! It’s the best thing in the world.
Anyways I need to laydown… Good night
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