I was looking forward to my run all day today. Funny how it's become something I do for me, and not just for weight loss.
I ran for 45 minutes, 3.15 miles & tried to keep my HR at 135 but it was more often around 145.
I feel good & my calves are showing some definition which is cool.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Ever wished you could design your own sandcastle?
I know I did. As a kid I felt like I'd been cheated out of something, not living anywhere near a beach. The one summer we did go on a vacation to California, the weather was chilly and building a sandcastle wasn't even remotely an option.
I'm a grown up now, but I still love sandcastles. I still hope to build one someday, on a beach somewhere, on vacation. Until that time comes, I'll have to settle for building one at www.virtualsandcastle.com Tonight seemed like the perfect time to check it out, since the rest of the family is away at Scout camp.
The website has a fun interactive tool that allows you to Build A Sandcastle and decorate it any way you like. I know my kids will even get a kick out of this when I show them.
Building a sandcastle couldn't be easier. Everything is self explanatory. There's a click and drag tool, various flags and accessories, even a tool to color the sand. (I like the natural look, personally.)
If you want to send a fun e-card to family or friends, or if your kids just need an easy summer activity, send them to the website where they can Build A Sandcastle of their very own.
And now for the finished product.....drumroll please....
(Did I mention that the website is also a great source of information for your next family vacation?)
I'm a grown up now, but I still love sandcastles. I still hope to build one someday, on a beach somewhere, on vacation. Until that time comes, I'll have to settle for building one at www.virtualsandcastle.com Tonight seemed like the perfect time to check it out, since the rest of the family is away at Scout camp.
The website has a fun interactive tool that allows you to Build A Sandcastle and decorate it any way you like. I know my kids will even get a kick out of this when I show them.
Building a sandcastle couldn't be easier. Everything is self explanatory. There's a click and drag tool, various flags and accessories, even a tool to color the sand. (I like the natural look, personally.)
If you want to send a fun e-card to family or friends, or if your kids just need an easy summer activity, send them to the website where they can Build A Sandcastle of their very own.
And now for the finished product.....drumroll please....
(Did I mention that the website is also a great source of information for your next family vacation?)
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
The husband and I went to see this movie tonight. It was fun, and entertaining. I think we both enjoyed it. I'm glad that it was rated PG because I've got teenagers who are dying to see it as well. I could have done without a few of the jokes but overall, an enjoyable movie.
1-800-no-drugs
As a parent, I'm aware of the many problems that youth today face. There are some days that the idea of my kids growing up in this world just about scares my socks off.
As a teenager, I had several friends with severe drug addictions. In fact a boy that I dated for 3+ years eventually overdosed on heroin about 10 years after we broke up. So drugs is one issue that is close to my heart, and I wish there was more I could do to protect our children from its grip.
1800nodrugs is a non-profit rehabilitation referral program. You can call their number any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and speak to a caring member of the staff who will help you to find a rehabilitation program for yourself, or for the person you love. The company prides itself on helping individuals find a drug rehab program that will meet their needs.
In addition the website offers information on various forms of addiction, resources, and relapse prevention. I am grateful that programs like this exist, and I hope that you will check out their website.
As a teenager, I had several friends with severe drug addictions. In fact a boy that I dated for 3+ years eventually overdosed on heroin about 10 years after we broke up. So drugs is one issue that is close to my heart, and I wish there was more I could do to protect our children from its grip.
1800nodrugs is a non-profit rehabilitation referral program. You can call their number any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and speak to a caring member of the staff who will help you to find a rehabilitation program for yourself, or for the person you love. The company prides itself on helping individuals find a drug rehab program that will meet their needs.
In addition the website offers information on various forms of addiction, resources, and relapse prevention. I am grateful that programs like this exist, and I hope that you will check out their website.
We loved Aspen Grove!
Remember when I told you about my vacation at Aspen Grove? I have to tell you, the place is pretty amazing. My kids had a blast and have asked me when we can return nearly every day since we've been home.
We stayed in a tiny cabin, just big enough for us to store our clothes and sleep. (We had 13 people sleeping there the first night!)
In the mornings we'd meet at the cafeteria for a buffet breakfast. Then we'd get ready for the day and drop the kids off at their groups around 9 am. Each age group had loads of activities planned throughout the day. We're reconvene at lunch time & spend time hearing what the different family members had done. There were crafts, swimming, a ropes course, fishing, you name it and they probably had it. After lunch the kids would go back to groups & the adults would choose from various activities. I had my nursling with me (she didn't want to go to her group) so there were some things that I couldn't easily participate in. Even so, I had fun sitting around and visiting with the other grownups. Dinner was served in the cafeteria and the food was pretty good. Each night there were various family activities: skits, programs put on by the kids, badminton tournaments, pool, the list goes on and on.
Aspen Grove is going to be a yearly tradition for our family. It was so much fun.
We stayed in a tiny cabin, just big enough for us to store our clothes and sleep. (We had 13 people sleeping there the first night!)
In the mornings we'd meet at the cafeteria for a buffet breakfast. Then we'd get ready for the day and drop the kids off at their groups around 9 am. Each age group had loads of activities planned throughout the day. We're reconvene at lunch time & spend time hearing what the different family members had done. There were crafts, swimming, a ropes course, fishing, you name it and they probably had it. After lunch the kids would go back to groups & the adults would choose from various activities. I had my nursling with me (she didn't want to go to her group) so there were some things that I couldn't easily participate in. Even so, I had fun sitting around and visiting with the other grownups. Dinner was served in the cafeteria and the food was pretty good. Each night there were various family activities: skits, programs put on by the kids, badminton tournaments, pool, the list goes on and on.
Aspen Grove is going to be a yearly tradition for our family. It was so much fun.
The Police: a group I grew up listening to, and they're still going strong
Win a New York fly-away to see The Police live!
I was pretty excited when I heard that PayPerPost was giving away free copies of The Police's new album, The Police. Unfortunately I wasn't one of the lucky ones who got a copy of The Police cd, but the group has been on my mind ever since.
What took me awhile to do tonight will come easy to you if you're a die hard Police fan. Below is a list of ten scrambled song titles from the new album, which was released June 11.
1 ualtofl
2 ouon ttxey
3 oylselno
4 nnebhg ttrhigoni
5 e etvekruaeyrhta boy
6 ycirysotnicn
7 irs a kut tnepwyonoifglos
8 as poidi sit larhitletrmernw
9 c rtdeleganbat a
10 esblnvisiun i
To see the solutions, scroll down a bit.
1 Fall Out
2 Next to You
3 So Lonely
4 Bring on the Night
5 Truth Hits Everybody
6 Synchronicity
7 Walking in Your Footsteps
8 Spirits in the Material World
9 Regatta de Blanc
10 Invisible Sun
Deciphering the song titles was kind of fun, and reminded me that there are even more Police songs that I like than I remembered. I thought it was funny that Synchronicity came up underlined in my spell checker. Perhaps it's not a real word?
It may be cheesy, but of the 30 songs on the new Police cd, I'll be missing you is hands down my favorite. I just love that song. I am pretty excited that this 2 CD compilation has so many of the songs I grew up listening to from The Police.
Even more exciting? You can Win a New York fly-away to see The Police live. Can you just imagine how cool that is going to be? And hey if you win? Remember who told you to enter the contest in the first place. ;)
I was pretty excited when I heard that PayPerPost was giving away free copies of The Police's new album, The Police. Unfortunately I wasn't one of the lucky ones who got a copy of The Police cd, but the group has been on my mind ever since.
What took me awhile to do tonight will come easy to you if you're a die hard Police fan. Below is a list of ten scrambled song titles from the new album, which was released June 11.
1 ualtofl
2 ouon ttxey
3 oylselno
4 nnebhg ttrhigoni
5 e etvekruaeyrhta boy
6 ycirysotnicn
7 irs a kut tnepwyonoifglos
8 as poidi sit larhitletrmernw
9 c rtdeleganbat a
10 esblnvisiun i
To see the solutions, scroll down a bit.
1 Fall Out
2 Next to You
3 So Lonely
4 Bring on the Night
5 Truth Hits Everybody
6 Synchronicity
7 Walking in Your Footsteps
8 Spirits in the Material World
9 Regatta de Blanc
10 Invisible Sun
Deciphering the song titles was kind of fun, and reminded me that there are even more Police songs that I like than I remembered. I thought it was funny that Synchronicity came up underlined in my spell checker. Perhaps it's not a real word?
It may be cheesy, but of the 30 songs on the new Police cd, I'll be missing you is hands down my favorite. I just love that song. I am pretty excited that this 2 CD compilation has so many of the songs I grew up listening to from The Police.
Even more exciting? You can Win a New York fly-away to see The Police live. Can you just imagine how cool that is going to be? And hey if you win? Remember who told you to enter the contest in the first place. ;)
Running
I've been running since November now and I'm really enjoying it. This week I upped my mileage and I got in 13 miles in 5 days. Which isn't awesome, I know, but for me it is. ;)
The downside is my appetite has really increased and I'm sure I've eaten many more calories than I've burned. I hope that changes real soon.
The downside is my appetite has really increased and I'm sure I've eaten many more calories than I've burned. I hope that changes real soon.
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