Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The Grand Return
Ok - I don't know how grand it will be - but it's a return. More than two years ago I posted all of the happy news of my engagement and pending nuptials. At that time I had delusions of grandeur that I would have the time to post all about the wedding plans. HA! Anyone that hsa that kind of time has hired a wedding planner. So here I am, just past my two year wedding anniversary and I'm ready to stop talking about getting this blog off the ground and actually doing it. A whole new look, feel, taste and vibe.
Things should start to take shape over the next few days as I redesign my page and work on content. Be patient and stay tuned!!
Friday, August 20, 2010
The Gym Rat's Top 5
My friend Sylvia posted a picture on her facebook page the other day of a woman at her gym that was "working out" super hard. Her dialing hand that is. The woman had spent an entire 30 minutes in a chair on the phone. She got up adjusted her shorts and shoes and then left. I got a big chuckle out of that because I see it at my gym ALL the time.
Here are some things at the gym that annoy the general population. If you're a newbie - it's not too late to change your ways!
1) The weight benches and gym floor are not your personal locker space!! Keep your keys, cell phones, purses, duffel bags etc in the locker room. That's why there are lockers. People actually need and use those benches for lifting. The other thing that shouldn't be on it? You on a cell phone - but more on that later.
2) Let's talk about cell phones in the gym! Really? You can't put it away for 30 minutes?
You are taking up valuable space. People are waiting to use the equipment and none of the people around you want to hear about your escapades at the bar last night, or hear you fight with your significant other. Hang the darn thing up and get to work! If you must take a call, get off the machine or bench and go stand out of the way.
3) Sweat! Eww! I know it happens in the gym. Its why we're there - to get our sweat on! But Carry a towel. No one wants to get on a piece of equipment right behind you and sit or stand in a puddle of your sweat. Even if you're the dainty female type that insists you don't sweat - wipe it anyway! Don't be gross! All gyms require you to have a towel. Bring one from home. Put a couple in your gym bag. Use them.
4) Be quiet! Really! Encouraging your work out partner? Totally acceptable. Hanging around a piece of equipment and chatting it up with your friends for a social hour? NOT. You have no idea how loud you are. Say your hellos and how are ya's and then get on with your work out. It's distracting to those around you trying to focus. If I can hear you over the music in my headphones.. you are too loud. Visit later - out of the way.
5)Yes - we smell you!
This goes for those of you who have been wearing and sweating in the same work out clothes all week long as well as those of you who lather up in your favorite cologne before you hit the gym floor. I was on the stairmaster earlier this week and about got knocked out with the scent of Polo. I don't know if he was covering up the smell of dirty gym clothes or not - but PHEW it was overpowering. Deodorant - a definite yes Your smelling pretty stuff? Save it for later.
These, in my mind, are the big 5. It's the ones that I see abused on a regular basis. I know there are others.. but if you can master these 5 - people at the gym will love you whether they know you or not.
So what are some of your gym pet peeves?
Here are some things at the gym that annoy the general population. If you're a newbie - it's not too late to change your ways!
1) The weight benches and gym floor are not your personal locker space!! Keep your keys, cell phones, purses, duffel bags etc in the locker room. That's why there are lockers. People actually need and use those benches for lifting. The other thing that shouldn't be on it? You on a cell phone - but more on that later.
2) Let's talk about cell phones in the gym! Really? You can't put it away for 30 minutes?
You are taking up valuable space. People are waiting to use the equipment and none of the people around you want to hear about your escapades at the bar last night, or hear you fight with your significant other. Hang the darn thing up and get to work! If you must take a call, get off the machine or bench and go stand out of the way.
3) Sweat! Eww! I know it happens in the gym. Its why we're there - to get our sweat on! But Carry a towel. No one wants to get on a piece of equipment right behind you and sit or stand in a puddle of your sweat. Even if you're the dainty female type that insists you don't sweat - wipe it anyway! Don't be gross! All gyms require you to have a towel. Bring one from home. Put a couple in your gym bag. Use them.
4) Be quiet! Really! Encouraging your work out partner? Totally acceptable. Hanging around a piece of equipment and chatting it up with your friends for a social hour? NOT. You have no idea how loud you are. Say your hellos and how are ya's and then get on with your work out. It's distracting to those around you trying to focus. If I can hear you over the music in my headphones.. you are too loud. Visit later - out of the way.
5)Yes - we smell you!
This goes for those of you who have been wearing and sweating in the same work out clothes all week long as well as those of you who lather up in your favorite cologne before you hit the gym floor. I was on the stairmaster earlier this week and about got knocked out with the scent of Polo. I don't know if he was covering up the smell of dirty gym clothes or not - but PHEW it was overpowering. Deodorant - a definite yes Your smelling pretty stuff? Save it for later.
These, in my mind, are the big 5. It's the ones that I see abused on a regular basis. I know there are others.. but if you can master these 5 - people at the gym will love you whether they know you or not.
So what are some of your gym pet peeves?
Friday, July 23, 2010
Is It Really Exercise?
It's Friday - Finally!! And the sun is shining - for now. I don't know about you but I think I've had my fill of rain for a few days!
I haven't had much time this week to do anything. Work has been crazy busy and it seems like I've had a million things to do before and after work. So today will be brief.
I could give you a hundred reasons why you should hit the gym or get some type of physical activity into your life-style. But I've learned that if the first few sentences don't grab someone's attention - they move on to the next thing.
So here is a pictorial of why you should exercise
I haven't had much time this week to do anything. Work has been crazy busy and it seems like I've had a million things to do before and after work. So today will be brief.
I could give you a hundred reasons why you should hit the gym or get some type of physical activity into your life-style. But I've learned that if the first few sentences don't grab someone's attention - they move on to the next thing.
So here is a pictorial of why you should exercise
If that works and you want to get started... please don't run out and purchase one of these...
But if you do... I want to see a video clip of you in action!
Have a fantastic Day!
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
R U Listening?
We've all done it at least once. The majority of us even do it a couple of times a day! Then there's some who do it a staggering 350 times a month!! PHEW
About 60% of us have done it in the car despite the fact that 28 states limit how much of it you can do in a car. A staggering 89% of us want a ban on doing it while driving because we think it's distracting and dangerous.
Got your interest yet??
Did you know that your car.. moving at 35mph moves 53 feet in one second? It takes about that amount of time of being distracted for you to cause an accident while you text.
80% of crashes, and 65% of near crashes, involved some form of driver inattention
within 3 seconds of the event
The average text read or response take the drivers eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds. At highway speeds they would have cleared a football field and and, unfortunately in some cases, removed their ability to avoid a collision.
Twenty-eight percent of traffic accidents occur when people talk on cellphones or send text messages while driving, according to a study released in January 2010 by the National Safety Council.
The vast majority of those crashes, 1.4 million annually, are caused by cellphone conversations, and 200,000 are blamed on text messaging.
I bring this up because this evening when I was leaving the gym I witnessed a lady pulling out of her parking spot and driving away all while texting. She never once looked where she was going until she hit a parked car.
There isn't one thing important enough to text about that anyone of us should be endangering lives and property. People's loved ones are on the streets. Your loved ones are at home waiting for you. Keep your eyes on the road and get home safe. You can give them the message in person when you get there.
Pictures and statistics on the following websites:
www.cnn.com
www.madd.com
www.cagle.com
www.endtextingwhiledriving.com
About 60% of us have done it in the car despite the fact that 28 states limit how much of it you can do in a car. A staggering 89% of us want a ban on doing it while driving because we think it's distracting and dangerous.
Got your interest yet??
Did you know that your car.. moving at 35mph moves 53 feet in one second? It takes about that amount of time of being distracted for you to cause an accident while you text.
80% of crashes, and 65% of near crashes, involved some form of driver inattention
within 3 seconds of the event
The average text read or response take the drivers eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds. At highway speeds they would have cleared a football field and and, unfortunately in some cases, removed their ability to avoid a collision.
Twenty-eight percent of traffic accidents occur when people talk on cellphones or send text messages while driving, according to a study released in January 2010 by the National Safety Council.
The vast majority of those crashes, 1.4 million annually, are caused by cellphone conversations, and 200,000 are blamed on text messaging.
I bring this up because this evening when I was leaving the gym I witnessed a lady pulling out of her parking spot and driving away all while texting. She never once looked where she was going until she hit a parked car.
There isn't one thing important enough to text about that anyone of us should be endangering lives and property. People's loved ones are on the streets. Your loved ones are at home waiting for you. Keep your eyes on the road and get home safe. You can give them the message in person when you get there.
Pictures and statistics on the following websites:
www.cnn.com
www.madd.com
www.cagle.com
www.endtextingwhiledriving.com
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes
Usually I'm all about egg whites and wheat toast... or bowl of cereal. But on holidays we treat ourselves and do it up right. Today it was blueberry pancakes. Usually I just throw a recipe up here and leave you to it. This time, however, there are pictures documenting all the steps. That way you'll know I really do cook!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbs and 1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
3 tbs sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup blueberries
Combine all the dry ingredients
Beat the eggs, milk and vanilla until combined and add to the dry ingredients
Gently mix in the blueberries. GENTLY!!
Plug in your flat top griddle. If you dont have one - use the largest skillet you have. I set my griddle at 350 degrees. If you're using a stove top I'd go with a medium heat
Pour out your pancakes using a 1/2 cup measure
When they start to bubble like this....
Flip them! You should only turn them once
Your finished product should come out like this
Serve it up with some low cal or sugar free syrup
You may or may not have any left overs
Bear in mind that the wheat flour gives the pancake a richer maybe denser consistency than what you would get using Aunt Jemima or Bisquick. But they are delicious. Steve gave them a two thumbs up!
So take a little time and make your loved ones something home made instead of out of a box. It won't take long and they'll love you for it.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbs and 1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
3 tbs sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup blueberries
Combine all the dry ingredients
Beat the eggs, milk and vanilla until combined and add to the dry ingredients
Gently mix in the blueberries. GENTLY!!
Plug in your flat top griddle. If you dont have one - use the largest skillet you have. I set my griddle at 350 degrees. If you're using a stove top I'd go with a medium heat
Pour out your pancakes using a 1/2 cup measure
When they start to bubble like this....
Flip them! You should only turn them once
Your finished product should come out like this
Serve it up with some low cal or sugar free syrup
You may or may not have any left overs
Bear in mind that the wheat flour gives the pancake a richer maybe denser consistency than what you would get using Aunt Jemima or Bisquick. But they are delicious. Steve gave them a two thumbs up!
So take a little time and make your loved ones something home made instead of out of a box. It won't take long and they'll love you for it.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Some Basic Rules To Live By
I got this in an e-mail last week and thought it was good enough to share here
The most useless thing to do ..... worry
The greatest joy...... giving
The greatest loss..... loss of self respect
The most satisfying work..... helping others
The ugliest personality trait....selfishness
The most endangered species....dedicated leaders
The greatest problem to overcome.... fear
The greatest "shot in the arm"..... Encouragement
The most effective sleeping pill.... peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease...... excuses
The most powerful force in life..... love
The most dangerous pariah... a gossiper
The worlds most incredible computer.... the brain
The deadliest weapon..... the tongue
The two most power filled words....I can
The greatest assett....faith
The most worthless emtion....self-pity
The most prized possession.....integrity
The most beautiful attire....a smile
The most powerful channel of communication....prayer
The most contagious spirit....enthusiasm
The most important thing in life.....God
have a wonderfully blessed day!!
The most useless thing to do ..... worry
The greatest joy...... giving
The greatest loss..... loss of self respect
The most satisfying work..... helping others
The ugliest personality trait....selfishness
The most endangered species....dedicated leaders
The greatest problem to overcome.... fear
The greatest "shot in the arm"..... Encouragement
The most effective sleeping pill.... peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease...... excuses
The most powerful force in life..... love
The most dangerous pariah... a gossiper
The worlds most incredible computer.... the brain
The deadliest weapon..... the tongue
The two most power filled words....I can
The greatest assett....faith
The most worthless emtion....self-pity
The most prized possession.....integrity
The most beautiful attire....a smile
The most powerful channel of communication....prayer
The most contagious spirit....enthusiasm
The most important thing in life.....God
have a wonderfully blessed day!!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Blast From The Past
I've have a crazy schedule this morning so I thought I'd do a repost of something I wrote back in 2005!
(Original post - July 2005)
I didn't know what to write until just now because he jumped into my lap and onto the keyboard. He being my 13 pound red tabby Pumpkin. Yes - Pumpkin. I didn't name him.... I adopted him - complete with that title.
The person who said that animals have their own personality certainly modeled that statement after my cat. He refuses to drink from a bowl and will drink only from the toilet. He will come if I whistle for him. And when he wants to be fed in the morning he will sit on my chest and stare at me.
LOL I'll open my eyes and he is sitting there staring. If the staring doesn't work he'll rub his head against my face until I wake up. And he will only eat the Meow Mix that comes in a little pouch. (yes - he's spoiled!)
One Saturday I came in from running errands. He wasn't at the door waiting like he usually does. I whistled for him.. (stop laughing!) and he wouldnt come. Called him - no Pumpkin. I searched everywhere and then it hit me. He got out. I drove the entire apartment complex looking for him. I had two of my neighbors - big burly guys - running around the complex calling out "here kitty kitty - Pumpkin" I was crying by this point. Hey - it's allowed! Over an hour had gone by and the guys told me to go home and they would keep looking.
I went back inside and sat on the couch holding a cat toy crying. (I hear you laughing!!) It only took moments and I hear a meow. Then I hear his little collar bell ringing followed very closely by the cabinet door under the kitchen sink banging shut. He sauntered out into the kitchen... gave me the big deep kitty cat stretch and proceeded to give me his "feed me" look. That damn cat had been sleeping under the sink this whole time!
I picked him up and held him.. cried a little more.. then I fed him. I called off the search party and ended up buying them a case of beer. They came inside and held him and petted him too. I know - I can hear you saying it - "get a life" and you may be right. But we as humans sometimes form a stronger bond with out pet than we do some people. I have some great friends and an amazing family who love me unconditionally and I love them just the same.
But Pumpkin sitting on my chest breathing cat breath on me to wake me up isn't such an annoying thing afterall - its just his way of telling me he loves me - and to get my butt out of bed and feed him.
(Original post - July 2005)
I didn't know what to write until just now because he jumped into my lap and onto the keyboard. He being my 13 pound red tabby Pumpkin. Yes - Pumpkin. I didn't name him.... I adopted him - complete with that title.
The person who said that animals have their own personality certainly modeled that statement after my cat. He refuses to drink from a bowl and will drink only from the toilet. He will come if I whistle for him. And when he wants to be fed in the morning he will sit on my chest and stare at me.
LOL I'll open my eyes and he is sitting there staring. If the staring doesn't work he'll rub his head against my face until I wake up. And he will only eat the Meow Mix that comes in a little pouch. (yes - he's spoiled!)
One Saturday I came in from running errands. He wasn't at the door waiting like he usually does. I whistled for him.. (stop laughing!) and he wouldnt come. Called him - no Pumpkin. I searched everywhere and then it hit me. He got out. I drove the entire apartment complex looking for him. I had two of my neighbors - big burly guys - running around the complex calling out "here kitty kitty - Pumpkin" I was crying by this point. Hey - it's allowed! Over an hour had gone by and the guys told me to go home and they would keep looking.
I went back inside and sat on the couch holding a cat toy crying. (I hear you laughing!!) It only took moments and I hear a meow. Then I hear his little collar bell ringing followed very closely by the cabinet door under the kitchen sink banging shut. He sauntered out into the kitchen... gave me the big deep kitty cat stretch and proceeded to give me his "feed me" look. That damn cat had been sleeping under the sink this whole time!
I picked him up and held him.. cried a little more.. then I fed him. I called off the search party and ended up buying them a case of beer. They came inside and held him and petted him too. I know - I can hear you saying it - "get a life" and you may be right. But we as humans sometimes form a stronger bond with out pet than we do some people. I have some great friends and an amazing family who love me unconditionally and I love them just the same.
But Pumpkin sitting on my chest breathing cat breath on me to wake me up isn't such an annoying thing afterall - its just his way of telling me he loves me - and to get my butt out of bed and feed him.
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