7.31.2008
Dirty Update
For those that care: Diamonds is no longer Dirty's. As I drove by today on my way to work, a new sign caught my eye... Ol' Skool. It's still a bar, and it's probably still dirty, so I guess we should consider ourselves lucky (or something).
7.29.2008
Ready, Set, Goal!
I thought it was important that I set a few goals for myself as far as running is concerned. Just a couple of days ago, I informed BigCat that I would be running a 5k as soon as I could do my 'mile to the 3rd' loop in 30 minutes (I'm at about 42 minutes right now, that's a big jump!). Turns out after clocking my route, it's actually closer to 3.5 miles, this must be close to a 5k?? I guess I need to do a bit more research. I'm hoping to have this accomplished sometime next spring, or maybe run the Anoka race with my favorite brother.
On that note, I ran a mile straight at the gym yesterday. I always thought if I worked this hard, the weight would just fall off. Not quite the case, but I'm hoping it's happening even if in slow motion. However, just accomplishing running a mile (which I don't believe I've ever done... even in elementary school I'd walk some of it) feels pretty darn good.
On that note, I ran a mile straight at the gym yesterday. I always thought if I worked this hard, the weight would just fall off. Not quite the case, but I'm hoping it's happening even if in slow motion. However, just accomplishing running a mile (which I don't believe I've ever done... even in elementary school I'd walk some of it) feels pretty darn good.
7.27.2008
On a Mission
When life starts to feel a little crazy, as it always does this time of year, I find myself needing to do something to ground myself. This weekend was our last one at home for the summer, giving me the opportunity to do many things (i.e. walking, car washing, dog bathing, bird bathing, bird playing, elliptical, grocery run, visiting, bird tending, breakfast out...). One of which was cleaning out my closet. Not only did I organize it a bit, I also tried on all of my many jeans and rejuvenated the selection. I don't understand how one person can have so many pair of jeans, and not one favorite. I'm on a mission! Anyone out there have a fave? I loved Silver for quite sometime, but with a new body shape comes a new jean shape. There's nothing like a great pair of jeans.
Now that I have an organized closet, I feel a bit more stable in real life. It's funny how that works. I can hardly wait for the many upcoming events... especially SIL's wedding weekend. So excited!!
Now that I have an organized closet, I feel a bit more stable in real life. It's funny how that works. I can hardly wait for the many upcoming events... especially SIL's wedding weekend. So excited!!
7.23.2008
Sun~n~Sand
The Bird and I went to the beach today with our friends Heather and Hunter. We had such a great time! We went for a little stroll, ate lunch, played and swam. As soon as we got in the water, The Bird had company... little Allie was 4, or 3, but she thought 4, and took a liking to him right away. She tooled around with The Bird in tow and they both had a great time. Turns out she really likes babies, and thought he was so cute, and The Bird really likes little girls, so it worked out well for everyone involved. So cute. Already the older women are after him!
It was a perfect day: beautiful weather, good company and lots of smiles. He fell fast asleep on the way home and is peacefully napping now. I love it all.
I so wish I could upload the pictures...
7.22.2008
7.20.2008
Thoughts of a Walk
On this beautiful Sunday morning, I was pleasantly surprised to have a plethora of good company with me in a subtle manner on my 'Mile to the 3rd' walk.
I traveled a different path than usual, giving me much to enjoy. Passing the sheep I was hoping to find the farmer out so I could introduce myself and get a dialogue going. No luck there. I glanced at the farm and all its equipment and am reminded of Grandpa T, who's business after retiring as a farmer was fixing other's tractors. Now J-Bird's grandpa, AKA DIL, is always fixin' up a tractor of his own too.
The next road is a forested, hilly one with very few houses. I always manage to freak myself out when it's so quiet and without masses. However, within a minute of thinking like this, two dragonflies appeared. Distinct, beautiful, almost mystical, dragonflies. It was Amy and Grandma, there to let me know it was safe and to enjoy the beauty without fear. So I did.
This in turn prompted me to remove my headphones and appreciate nature, listening intently to the many sounds. My mom once wrote to me to always love and take pleasure in nature, I didn't completely understand it at the time, but I do now.
Originally I was going to turn around and follow my path back home. As I trotted towards the stop sign, I decided I would travel a large "block" with our house pretty near the center. I contemplated what this walk might be called considering it's much larger than a block, maybe 3 miles or so... hence the title "Mile to the 3rd".
An excited dog here, a speeding car there, a few things brought me back to civilization every now and then.
The last road is my often traveled trek. Hiking up the hill, a sudden mass of black birds came up out of the field, leaving me en route to the wire they were fast perching. So much squawking!! A mass that large had me a bit worried and thinking about Auntie J who has always had a thing after The Birds. I have not seen the movie but that got my imagination going in a hurry!
This is one of my very favorite ways to start a day. Now on with it!
I traveled a different path than usual, giving me much to enjoy. Passing the sheep I was hoping to find the farmer out so I could introduce myself and get a dialogue going. No luck there. I glanced at the farm and all its equipment and am reminded of Grandpa T, who's business after retiring as a farmer was fixing other's tractors. Now J-Bird's grandpa, AKA DIL, is always fixin' up a tractor of his own too.
The next road is a forested, hilly one with very few houses. I always manage to freak myself out when it's so quiet and without masses. However, within a minute of thinking like this, two dragonflies appeared. Distinct, beautiful, almost mystical, dragonflies. It was Amy and Grandma, there to let me know it was safe and to enjoy the beauty without fear. So I did.
This in turn prompted me to remove my headphones and appreciate nature, listening intently to the many sounds. My mom once wrote to me to always love and take pleasure in nature, I didn't completely understand it at the time, but I do now.
Originally I was going to turn around and follow my path back home. As I trotted towards the stop sign, I decided I would travel a large "block" with our house pretty near the center. I contemplated what this walk might be called considering it's much larger than a block, maybe 3 miles or so... hence the title "Mile to the 3rd".
An excited dog here, a speeding car there, a few things brought me back to civilization every now and then.
The last road is my often traveled trek. Hiking up the hill, a sudden mass of black birds came up out of the field, leaving me en route to the wire they were fast perching. So much squawking!! A mass that large had me a bit worried and thinking about Auntie J who has always had a thing after The Birds. I have not seen the movie but that got my imagination going in a hurry!
This is one of my very favorite ways to start a day. Now on with it!
7.18.2008
Nothingness
Is it possible to think about nothing?? Last night as I lay in bed, trying to fall fast asleep after getting home late (helped SIL with some wedding favors... good fun!), I tried to force myself to think of n.o.t.h.i.n.g. Of course that is when I started to ponder whether this was even a possibility. Once I decided that this didn't seem even remotely achievable (although BigCat has claimed on many occassions that he's thinking about "nothing"), I tried to focus on the here and now... laying in bed, listening to the AC, snuggled with a snoring hubby and pup, why would I want to be anywhere else? However, my mind always travels elsewhere... make a pedi appointment, directions to that restaurant, order this, do that, what a great idea! I found myself with eyes wide open under my trusty sleep mask, without hardly noticing because it was still so dark. I almost got up to blog, relieve myself of the many thoughts, when I realized staring at a bright screen probably wouldn't help the sleep overcome the ideas. This morning, I remember so little of what seemed endlessly important last night after midnight. I finally drifted (after a good hour or so), but not before thinking about what I might have for lunch today.
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