Did you know fans can make a difference?
Sports fans, that is. My son's basketball team won their first home game tonight. There was a big crowd there to cheer them on. The more we cheered, the more the guys got into it. It was fun to watch and fun for them to play! The team has not won a game since before Christmas (at a tournament game where there were more fans as well.) It has really gotten their morale down. But to have so many fans "rocking the gym" really made the game "go live" for them! It was obvious tonight that fans made a difference!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Did You Know It's Crowded at the Gym?
Did you know it's crowded at the gym?
It's January. It's crowded at the gym. For gym-goers who consistently use their gym membership throughout the year, it is noticeable at the beginning of every new year. The gym is more crowded in January and can last up through March. All those folks who have resolved to lose weight and are looking to do more exercise, find the best fat burners, and to eat right are showing up at the gym. Don't get me wrong, I do hope they can continue their new regime and stick to their plans. It's just that it is so noticeable every January!
It's January. It's crowded at the gym. For gym-goers who consistently use their gym membership throughout the year, it is noticeable at the beginning of every new year. The gym is more crowded in January and can last up through March. All those folks who have resolved to lose weight and are looking to do more exercise, find the best fat burners, and to eat right are showing up at the gym. Don't get me wrong, I do hope they can continue their new regime and stick to their plans. It's just that it is so noticeable every January!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Did You Know It's The Principle?
Did you know it's the principle?
Yesterday my husband and our neighbor were talking about all the trouble we have been having with our internet service. It came up about dropping it and looking for another provider. I said that is exactly what I don't understand. My neighbor put it just right for me to understand, "It's the principle", he said. It should have been done and done right months ago. Yes, we have wanted to drop Comcast, but then they would never have to come fix it and make it right. It is the principle of them doing the right thing that matters now.
As an update, a temporary fix was put on again yesterday (at least this time they were up front about it being temporary!) and a new line should be in place within a week. I hope that will be the case, after all, it's the principle!
Yesterday my husband and our neighbor were talking about all the trouble we have been having with our internet service. It came up about dropping it and looking for another provider. I said that is exactly what I don't understand. My neighbor put it just right for me to understand, "It's the principle", he said. It should have been done and done right months ago. Yes, we have wanted to drop Comcast, but then they would never have to come fix it and make it right. It is the principle of them doing the right thing that matters now.
As an update, a temporary fix was put on again yesterday (at least this time they were up front about it being temporary!) and a new line should be in place within a week. I hope that will be the case, after all, it's the principle!
Did You Know Your Plans for Summer?
Did you know your plans for summer?
With winter's chill upon us, you may think it's too soon to be planning a summer vacation, but I think it's a great time to start! Dream about warm tropics, a cruise, or the world famous theme parks. And by getting a head start on the details like transportation reservations, vacation rentals, and itineraries, you can often get a great deal!
With winter's chill upon us, you may think it's too soon to be planning a summer vacation, but I think it's a great time to start! Dream about warm tropics, a cruise, or the world famous theme parks. And by getting a head start on the details like transportation reservations, vacation rentals, and itineraries, you can often get a great deal!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Do You Know Why My Blogging Has Lagged?
Did you know why my blogging has lagged?
Yes, I am busy and don't have time to do the blogging the way I'd like. But the real main reason that I don't blog every day or two is because we still cannot keep an internet connection! It is unbelievable to me that a company the size of Comcast cannot maintain it's service in a continuous fashion. They were at our house on Thursday and Friday. It worked for Saturday. It has not worked since Sunday. They were out to our house yesterday. They do not know what is wrong. Every single time we call they can do nothing but send out a technician. We have to start at square one with each call. Then the tech can fiddle around or put in a work order for a line tech. My neighbor asked the tech yesterday to please request that they put in a whole new line-which they supposedly did a couple of months ago. It is beyond frustrating. I really am suspecting we are on Candid Camera or they are just playing a game with us in some way. It works for a little while, then goes out for days and no one can tell us why! Though it is getting in the way of blogging, what frustrates me to a greater extent is our inability to access information, shop, and the kids to do their school work. Internet access is basically mandatory these days for students. If you don't have it at home, they must go to the library or a friend's house to complete assignments. And worse is when you think you have it at home and cannot access it!
Yes, I am busy and don't have time to do the blogging the way I'd like. But the real main reason that I don't blog every day or two is because we still cannot keep an internet connection! It is unbelievable to me that a company the size of Comcast cannot maintain it's service in a continuous fashion. They were at our house on Thursday and Friday. It worked for Saturday. It has not worked since Sunday. They were out to our house yesterday. They do not know what is wrong. Every single time we call they can do nothing but send out a technician. We have to start at square one with each call. Then the tech can fiddle around or put in a work order for a line tech. My neighbor asked the tech yesterday to please request that they put in a whole new line-which they supposedly did a couple of months ago. It is beyond frustrating. I really am suspecting we are on Candid Camera or they are just playing a game with us in some way. It works for a little while, then goes out for days and no one can tell us why! Though it is getting in the way of blogging, what frustrates me to a greater extent is our inability to access information, shop, and the kids to do their school work. Internet access is basically mandatory these days for students. If you don't have it at home, they must go to the library or a friend's house to complete assignments. And worse is when you think you have it at home and cannot access it!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Did You Know What I've Learned From My Training?
Did you know what I've learned from my training?
In preparing for the half marathon I ran last week, I have learned some things, about myself and about life too. I have learned I can push myself and do more than I would have thought I could-and it could be fun too! I learned how running for five minutes and walking for one can be a pattern for living life. My mom made a comment here on my blog about that. Just keep pushing along and go at it hard, step back for a short break, and then kick it in again. Seems like a reasonable way to push through life. I learned that sometimes the pain will sideline you and you have to keep plugging along with what you can do. I learned that I like to have a goal, something to reach for in my training. It helps with motivation and fun. I have learned that I like having the goals and challenges set before me. I have also been reminded of a saying my son heard/used when training for his black belt in karate: "Train hard, test easy".
In preparing for the half marathon I ran last week, I have learned some things, about myself and about life too. I have learned I can push myself and do more than I would have thought I could-and it could be fun too! I learned how running for five minutes and walking for one can be a pattern for living life. My mom made a comment here on my blog about that. Just keep pushing along and go at it hard, step back for a short break, and then kick it in again. Seems like a reasonable way to push through life. I learned that sometimes the pain will sideline you and you have to keep plugging along with what you can do. I learned that I like to have a goal, something to reach for in my training. It helps with motivation and fun. I have learned that I like having the goals and challenges set before me. I have also been reminded of a saying my son heard/used when training for his black belt in karate: "Train hard, test easy".
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Did You Know I am Having to Take Time Off After My Run?
Did you know I am having to take time off after my run?
I am really disappointed. I was hoping to just jump right back into my training schedule. But I am having some problems with knee pain and swelling. I am not sure really what I did. I have knee pain when I run anyway. But the night of the race, we did a prayer walk with some people from church and spent quite a bit of time walking. Afterwards, I was feeling a lot of knee pain. The next morning I woke up early with pain in my knee. I got up and iced it for half an hour, then went back to sleep. Later I got up and went for a slow, relaxing swim. I stayed in the pool to do all my stretching. I felt better after that.
On Saturday I wanted to go to spinning class at the Y. When I got there the Pilate's teacher told me she did not have any students and to come in there and she would help me stretch. I did go in after about 20 minutes of spinning. She put me on the reformer machine to really stretch my legs out. That is when she noticed my knee was swollen. She showed me some exercises to do at home to help strengthen my knees. Later that day I met my eight year old nephew for his birthday laps. I walked some and jogged some.
Then Sunday after church I noticed the back of my knee was very, very swollen. I finally decided to take ibuprofen and continued to ice it throughout the day. I also knew I would have to stay off it for a few days. The swelling has gone down which is good. But I am just frustrated that I am having to stay off of it! I need to get back to the running! Hopefully I can catch an episode or two of Sit and Be Fit on PBS!
I am really disappointed. I was hoping to just jump right back into my training schedule. But I am having some problems with knee pain and swelling. I am not sure really what I did. I have knee pain when I run anyway. But the night of the race, we did a prayer walk with some people from church and spent quite a bit of time walking. Afterwards, I was feeling a lot of knee pain. The next morning I woke up early with pain in my knee. I got up and iced it for half an hour, then went back to sleep. Later I got up and went for a slow, relaxing swim. I stayed in the pool to do all my stretching. I felt better after that.
On Saturday I wanted to go to spinning class at the Y. When I got there the Pilate's teacher told me she did not have any students and to come in there and she would help me stretch. I did go in after about 20 minutes of spinning. She put me on the reformer machine to really stretch my legs out. That is when she noticed my knee was swollen. She showed me some exercises to do at home to help strengthen my knees. Later that day I met my eight year old nephew for his birthday laps. I walked some and jogged some.
Then Sunday after church I noticed the back of my knee was very, very swollen. I finally decided to take ibuprofen and continued to ice it throughout the day. I also knew I would have to stay off it for a few days. The swelling has gone down which is good. But I am just frustrated that I am having to stay off of it! I need to get back to the running! Hopefully I can catch an episode or two of Sit and Be Fit on PBS!
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