Life is all about ball. We win some, we lose some, sometimes your forced to be even Steven! We can't always be winners, we have to lose gracefully. My daughter is on a 2 game losing streak, she's taking it pretty well. I let her choose, ice cream or smores. She chose unlimited smores. I think she ate 4! Well if it makes life a little sweeter, why not? Meanwhile, I am a calorie counting fool trying to obtain my prequit weight.
My older boy, got a home run inside the fence. Its worth $10 according to negotiations over the weekend. You see over the fence is worth $20, in the grass (no dirt) is a $1. All 4 kids are in this program, (family sponsored) my t-ballers negotiated a .25 cent rule for balls that end in the grass but traveled through the dirt. Fair is fair I guess. I'm not sure if I am schooling them to be ball players or lawyers? Both are over paid and usually love how they make their livings. It works I guess. :)
My t-ballers are so far no losses and one forced tie due to game time restrictions. They seem to be happy with themselves, and OK with no ice cream so far in the season. Ice cream is only for losers during baseball season. Thank goodness older siblings got some losses or we would all go through withdrawals! (Insert laughter!)
On that note, I am proud to tell you all that I lost 10 pounds since I last posted :) Calorie counting is easier than ever with My Fitness Pal. I also walk 3 to 4 days a week with my neighbors and friends, awfully nice of them to encourage me! I don't think I would be a consistent walker if I didn't have them to talk to.
So as I was saying, life is all about ball, some wins (still quit), some losses (10 lbs) some even Steven (I'm still me!) Game on my friends, Game On!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Where Does the Time Go?
OK, not the best blogging person lately. We have a full, busy season in the spring, in addition to Kyuki Do, we also have baseball, softball, t-ball and not to forget Crappies are spawning this time of year. Sat. May 7th is our official fishing season opener! So when I'm not on the mat, at a baseball diamond, you can find me on any river in the Chippewa Valley. (Smile)
I am also 8 months quit and 30 pounds heavier. I was supposed to not gain more than 10 lbs. What happened? I suspect it has a lot to do with my inability to say NO to more than one crutch at a time. Can't smoke so Hey how bout a Latte? A piece of chocolate, or two, or three..... I did manage to give up soda. (small victory) I chew alot of gum. The dentist has requested that I only chew Trident, save my teeth some agony. BTW I have two... yes two cavities starting to form. I am beginning to believe that I am suffering more than I wanted to for not smoking in 8 months. At what point does obesity become an issue and Doctors wish I would be a smoker and not overweight? I am still a risk for cancer, but now I'm sure other factors are keying in. Like am I now in line for diabetes, heart problems? I don't know, but I bet Docs still prefer me as a non smoker. I have been told that quitting smoking has adverse effects on my metabolism. Well, thanks a lot I would have loved to known that little detail, before I quit. I would have liked to know that I would end up depressed due to the fact that none of my clothes fit me.
Hmmm.... guess I will have to go Shoppin! (I feel better already.)
I have a ton of excuses, little self control, (at least for food) and what feels like high blood pressure. I actually have great blood pressure, but it takes very little to make blood pound through my body like a freight train late for its destination. I really believed that this was going to get easier, that I would slip into the non smoking crowd easily. It's not that way, I am in limbo. I am in a hard spot and I can't wait until this is as easy as breathing. Until then, I pray for peaceful and tranquil thoughts.
I am also 8 months quit and 30 pounds heavier. I was supposed to not gain more than 10 lbs. What happened? I suspect it has a lot to do with my inability to say NO to more than one crutch at a time. Can't smoke so Hey how bout a Latte? A piece of chocolate, or two, or three..... I did manage to give up soda. (small victory) I chew alot of gum. The dentist has requested that I only chew Trident, save my teeth some agony. BTW I have two... yes two cavities starting to form. I am beginning to believe that I am suffering more than I wanted to for not smoking in 8 months. At what point does obesity become an issue and Doctors wish I would be a smoker and not overweight? I am still a risk for cancer, but now I'm sure other factors are keying in. Like am I now in line for diabetes, heart problems? I don't know, but I bet Docs still prefer me as a non smoker. I have been told that quitting smoking has adverse effects on my metabolism. Well, thanks a lot I would have loved to known that little detail, before I quit. I would have liked to know that I would end up depressed due to the fact that none of my clothes fit me.
Hmmm.... guess I will have to go Shoppin! (I feel better already.)
I have a ton of excuses, little self control, (at least for food) and what feels like high blood pressure. I actually have great blood pressure, but it takes very little to make blood pound through my body like a freight train late for its destination. I really believed that this was going to get easier, that I would slip into the non smoking crowd easily. It's not that way, I am in limbo. I am in a hard spot and I can't wait until this is as easy as breathing. Until then, I pray for peaceful and tranquil thoughts.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Goodbye Our Best Friend
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| Rest In Peace Sandy Nov. 2008 to March 2011 |
It is a sad day in our household, we lost our best friend, she was truly the happiest member of our family. She was always happy to please, loved to wrestle, she would talk to you when she thought you needed to hear her. When she was upset she would dig holes outside my window. (She believed in the "pay back policy".) (LOL) She would shiver when she was excited, and when she greeted you home, her butt would wag so hard, you would think that her butt would come and hit her in the head! She loved to go for rides with the family or just Dad. Sandy was the best home defender a family could ask for, not only would she warn us of visitors, day or night, she also killed mice, gophers, and tried for birds. No animal could cross the property without her permission. She was a very curious, and happy puppy. We miss her greatly.
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