Managed to get up and go for a run this morning before I even ate.. which may not have been the best idea ever, but I didn't want to eat waffles and then try and go.
I'm looking forward to a new week not because I want to run longer, but because I want to see what's next, and challenge myself more. Running 60s and then walking for 90s isn't really that tough..
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
C25K - W1D2
I finished my second "run" tonight. It was a bit better than the first, still fairly easy. It feels good to be getting outside and doing something active.
I managed to somehow screw up my ipod.. and either ran 8 - 60s (what it should be) .. or 9 - 60s. Ahh well, either way is good, I guess.
Thrilling entry, I know.
I managed to somehow screw up my ipod.. and either ran 8 - 60s (what it should be) .. or 9 - 60s. Ahh well, either way is good, I guess.
Thrilling entry, I know.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
C25K - W1D1
Today was the first day of my "Couch to 5K" start to run without killing/hating myself program thing. I found a series of podcasts (1/week for 9 weeks) which tells you when to start warming up, running, walking and the cool down. The music that goes along with it is sort of trancey - which is kind of nice, because it's not music that I know. I'm often tempted to change the song because I want something else. With this, it's not something I know, so I'm not sick of it. Hoping that after 9 weeks, 3 times per week I'll still feel that way so I still get out.
Starting with 60 seconds of running with 90 seconds of walking was pretty relaxed, and while I feel like I could go longer, when D and I started this last year, but around week 3.. it wasn't so fun. I was in pain at the start. Going to continue with the slow buildup, and hope that it works better.
Hopefully blogging about it every day when I finish will keep me motivated to go. Really, really hoping this is the case.
Starting with 60 seconds of running with 90 seconds of walking was pretty relaxed, and while I feel like I could go longer, when D and I started this last year, but around week 3.. it wasn't so fun. I was in pain at the start. Going to continue with the slow buildup, and hope that it works better.
Hopefully blogging about it every day when I finish will keep me motivated to go. Really, really hoping this is the case.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Book update
I managed (quite pathetically) only to finish three books since I last updated.
- Clothar the Frank - Jack Whyte. Book 7 of 9. Took a while to get in to, but still very well written.
- Three Day Road - Joseph Boyden. This book was recommended to me by a coworker up north. I enjoyed the writing, although there were times when I was a bit grossed out (lots of talk about needles and how they go into a vein makes me sick feeling). We read it for our book club, and I'm curious as to what the girls thought of it.
- The Eagle - Jack Whyte. Book 8 of 9! This one took me a while too, although I still enjoyed it. I'm going to start the final one today, and hopefully soon be finished with it. It's a great series, and I'm looking forward to reading his other tales, however.. I need a break from history, Jack Whyte and long series for a while. First book of 2012!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Tea parties, tables and linens, oh my!
R and I sat down this morning and had a chat about how the logistics of the big day will pan out. I've kind of hit a brick wall in terms of planning, because things either don't need to be done now, I'm waiting to hear from someone, or I couldn't figure something out, so I just gave up.
My main issue with the logistics was trying to figure out how to have the tea party part while not having to reset the entire room for dinner later on. After discussing, we decided that the only logical way to get through this is to have double the tables, get some cute flowery/printed (ie, not the plain white of the rental places) table cloths, and convince a cousin, uncle or two (or three, or four!) to pack up the chairs from the ceremony to closer to the lodge. It makes way more sense - decorating will be easy - we'll just use the same flowers from inside, and then the china teacups will be a decoration of sorts too. I think it'll work way better than my original plan (inside tea party).. the only thing now is to figure out how many tables we can beg/borrow/steal, and if we need to rent extras.
A major benefit to this is that the tea party will sort of serve as the 'receiving line' and we (and guests) will have a way better time mingling around and chatting with people. The lodge inside doesn't really allow for that all that much, so this is way better.
So.. if anyone has any collapsible tables (in any size) let me know!
My main issue with the logistics was trying to figure out how to have the tea party part while not having to reset the entire room for dinner later on. After discussing, we decided that the only logical way to get through this is to have double the tables, get some cute flowery/printed (ie, not the plain white of the rental places) table cloths, and convince a cousin, uncle or two (or three, or four!) to pack up the chairs from the ceremony to closer to the lodge. It makes way more sense - decorating will be easy - we'll just use the same flowers from inside, and then the china teacups will be a decoration of sorts too. I think it'll work way better than my original plan (inside tea party).. the only thing now is to figure out how many tables we can beg/borrow/steal, and if we need to rent extras.
A major benefit to this is that the tea party will sort of serve as the 'receiving line' and we (and guests) will have a way better time mingling around and chatting with people. The lodge inside doesn't really allow for that all that much, so this is way better.
So.. if anyone has any collapsible tables (in any size) let me know!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Work, work, work, all day long
Exciting update to my previous "should i stay or should i go now" post..
After some wicked "get laid off, don't quit" advice from my parents (seriously. they're fantastic!) I decided to wait it out, see what was going to happen with me saying no to the scary winter work, and see if I could infact, get laid off. Not that getting laid off and having no work is a really ideal situation, but at least that way I can claim EI. Woohoo.
I had a meeting with one of the important people last week, and basically she said that they kind of figured that I wouldn't be comfortable with the work, and that was fine. (Quite thankful for this - means a good reference. I think that being too wimpy to do something is way better than being ballsy and sucking at it/getting hurt.) Unfortunately, given that we're biologists, winter is pretty slow in the office.. so, they'll give me work when they can, and when they have nothing left, they'll get me my ROE, so I can go on the aforementioned EI.
I'm fine with this; obviously I kind of want to leave the company anyways, so she said to let them know if I find anything else, and if not, we'll see about the spring. Work out well for me, other than not having nice paycheques. Oh well. I worked one day last week, and two this week, and then ran out of work.. I had two days off where I spent time with R and went for brunch with some friends, finally got some more Christmas shopping done, and then came home to an email today asking me to come in tomorrow. As much as it kinda sucks to not really know when I'm working next, having some "me" time is really nice.
So. That's where I currently stand. Somewhat, but not really employed. Good reference. Here's hoping that in this time that I have off, I'll be able to find a wicked job in early spring, and go back to having real money.
After some wicked "get laid off, don't quit" advice from my parents (seriously. they're fantastic!) I decided to wait it out, see what was going to happen with me saying no to the scary winter work, and see if I could infact, get laid off. Not that getting laid off and having no work is a really ideal situation, but at least that way I can claim EI. Woohoo.
I had a meeting with one of the important people last week, and basically she said that they kind of figured that I wouldn't be comfortable with the work, and that was fine. (Quite thankful for this - means a good reference. I think that being too wimpy to do something is way better than being ballsy and sucking at it/getting hurt.) Unfortunately, given that we're biologists, winter is pretty slow in the office.. so, they'll give me work when they can, and when they have nothing left, they'll get me my ROE, so I can go on the aforementioned EI.
I'm fine with this; obviously I kind of want to leave the company anyways, so she said to let them know if I find anything else, and if not, we'll see about the spring. Work out well for me, other than not having nice paycheques. Oh well. I worked one day last week, and two this week, and then ran out of work.. I had two days off where I spent time with R and went for brunch with some friends, finally got some more Christmas shopping done, and then came home to an email today asking me to come in tomorrow. As much as it kinda sucks to not really know when I'm working next, having some "me" time is really nice.
So. That's where I currently stand. Somewhat, but not really employed. Good reference. Here's hoping that in this time that I have off, I'll be able to find a wicked job in early spring, and go back to having real money.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Book list update
Woohoo, another update to what I've read this year!
Metamorphosis - Jack Whyte (book II of the Sorcerer, and book 6 in the Dream of Eagles cycle). I enjoyed this one too...
The Help - Kathryn Stockett - This was a book club book, and although only two of us showed up to the meeting, we both really liked it. I've heard that the movie is good too, so maybe sometime this week/weekend I'll watch it. I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you enjoy women's rights, equal rights etc.
Have a Little Faith - Mitch Albom. I picked this up from the biography section of the library, and was happy that it was a quick, although engaging story. The writing was good and the characters well described.
The Collector - Jack Nisbet. My mom told me about this one. It's the story of David Douglas - the botanist and person who collected and described a huge number of plants in the Pacific Northwest. It was interesting to read about places that I've been, through someones journal from almost 200 years ago. Being the nerdy plant lover that I am, it was also interesting to read and guess at which plants he was talking about, and even realize that he named many of them. This is the Douglas of Douglas-fir, and many plants ending with "douglasii". There was lots of journal entries and quotes from letters scattered throughout, too. Very good, but probably mostly recommended to plant lovers or naturalists.
Metamorphosis - Jack Whyte (book II of the Sorcerer, and book 6 in the Dream of Eagles cycle). I enjoyed this one too...
The Help - Kathryn Stockett - This was a book club book, and although only two of us showed up to the meeting, we both really liked it. I've heard that the movie is good too, so maybe sometime this week/weekend I'll watch it. I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you enjoy women's rights, equal rights etc.
Have a Little Faith - Mitch Albom. I picked this up from the biography section of the library, and was happy that it was a quick, although engaging story. The writing was good and the characters well described.
The Collector - Jack Nisbet. My mom told me about this one. It's the story of David Douglas - the botanist and person who collected and described a huge number of plants in the Pacific Northwest. It was interesting to read about places that I've been, through someones journal from almost 200 years ago. Being the nerdy plant lover that I am, it was also interesting to read and guess at which plants he was talking about, and even realize that he named many of them. This is the Douglas of Douglas-fir, and many plants ending with "douglasii". There was lots of journal entries and quotes from letters scattered throughout, too. Very good, but probably mostly recommended to plant lovers or naturalists.
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