August 31, 2007
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Friday Night Lights
Yes, ’tis that season again–football! TGD, Hunter, Wit, and Gockle are off at the first JV game of the season. Next week starts Varsity and our own Centre Bulldogs. The ladies stayed home from viewing the gridiron to watch The Last Mimzy instead. It was okay, but not really to my liking–too many “hide things from parents” and new age philosophy things (Let me read your palm, you child who might be an old soul.). Little Miss got bored with it fairly soon.
Tomorrow (Saturday) is TGD’s birthday. Scoot on over and wish him a happy day, if you want. His age will be the answer to life, the universe, and everything and the product of a perfect number and a prime. He and the two older boys are heading to a Penn State game with free tickets Saturday. Yeah!
Lately, I’m all sorts of proud of myself. Why? Because I went jogging TWO times this week! Yes, I realize this is a “so what” accomplishment to someone like Kristen, but to me, it’s a big deal. Here’s a usual jogging episode.
I think I want to jog. It’s great exercise, and I can do the 2.25 miles I usually walk in so much less time. Hoorah! Here I go!
Jog-jog-jog
My legs hurt. I think I’m getting shin splints. Kristen said to run on the gravel so I wouldn’t. What if I twist my ankle on a rock?
Jog-jog
I’m so out of breath. My sides itch. Why am I doing this?
Jog
I’ve heard that it’s much healthier to walk. I’m an old person. I hate jogging.
Walk-walk-walkI think I’ve discovered a way to keep my treacherous brain from complaining–herd a bunch of out of shape, middle school cheerleaders around the track! I was so occupied with keeping them moving (let alone actually jogging) that I did the whole track two times. Granted, that made about a mile of jogging, but it was more than I’ve done since college. Today, LibbyK and I went for a walk/jog (as she is one of those middle school cheerleaders, although in decent shape). I’m so proud of myself that I could eat a whole bowl of ice cream. And I probably will.
Another thing which had me proud was my adventure with Roller Bowler. Every year when we go to Del Grosso’s Amusement Park, I allow myself $1.00 (four tries) at Roller Bowler. (If you are not familiar with this carnival game, go HERE.) For the past 15 years, I have spent that $1 and have never won. This time, MaineLady served as my cheering section as I wasted one, two, three quarters. But, on the fourth quarter, the bowling ball stayed where it needed to. I had won! I was awfully tickled by my purple Scooby Doo. I was also bemused when the teenage boys immediately whipped out quarters to try to mimic my feat and were unable to do so. (Gockle must have had “family luck” as he also won.)
Speaking of challenges, I’m busy reading for the Schlow Memorial Library (right next to Gotham Central, Retrowoman!) 50 book challenge. If one reads 50 books between June 1 and December 30, s/he will get a free Schlow Memorial Library tote bag! I divided my 50 list into how many I need per month, and I’m pleased that I’m back on track after falling far behind with our trip to England. TGD thinks I should not fret myself for a bit o’ canvas, but I’m motivated!
Comments (22)
Right now sense of accomplishment is my great motivate to get things done.. Lately for past year I have been procrastinating a lot of stuff.. Now I decide to pick up myself and start doing some things to finish it.. It is sense of accomplishment that makes me feel I want to do it more..
I am motivated by the Turkey Trot coming up on Thanksgiving (I too am a runner now!) – Shawna and I are working up to it – we’ll see how it goes….
I purposely checked to see if you blogged–and you did! Guess I was motivated….
I am motivated to get at least one, hopefully two, long-in-the-works cross-stitch projects done before we leave for Scotland, because I don’t want to take either of them with me. My favorite thing to do is to start a new project while I am there, but I have another one that is in the works that I should really take with me instead. And none of those is the big one–that I haven’t touched for a few weeks.
I’m doing well. I like where I live, I like the classes I’m taking (more or less) and I get along with my dorm-mates. Firing on all cylinders. Many congratulations on your prowess at Roller Bowler. And for shame! How can you not enjoy jogging?!
Congratulations on the jogging! When I start jogging, I have certain goals in mind where I get to a certain point then walk, then jog for a certain amount then walk….I never go less and then I gradually increase it. I’ve not done so well though for the last few months because I got plantar faciitis that wouldn’t heal. I finally got some orthotics and they’ve made a huge difference. I’m thinking that I might actually be able to walk again in a month or two.
For the shin splints, get a good pair of shoes. Whenever I started having problems with that; as soon as I got a new pair of shoes, the problem was alleviated. Also I’ve heard that side stitches are from too much CO2….so if you make a conscious effort to blow out more (rather than trying to gasp in so much air), it goes away….at least it works for me. I actually have a breathing rhythm when I run…oh, the good ol’ days. My second son Ben told me if I wanted to run in a race, that he’d do it with me. He thought it would be an encouragement and it would….just got to get over the PF first. I ran several 10k runs and one 10 miler–once upon a time.
Nothing. I am so not motivated right now. Everything revolves around getting a phone call. I even hear phantom rings.
Oh, your jogging experience is just like mine……that’s why I did biking until I got struck by a car….and now I am most certainly lacking in motivation! Alas, alack and woe is me!
Congrats on the jogging! And good luck reading 50 books by December! You can do it! I’m motivated to get my house decluttered! Of course, I always say that, and then don’t get it DONE, but this time I MEAN IT! Really…I do.
I don’t really jog much at all. Running just doesn’t do anything for me. I have other ways to excersize that are more fun for me. As C learned, it’s always good to stretch before you run/jog. Durring track she hurt her leg because they didn’t strech out good enough.
You actually won that game??!?!?!! WOW! Now that takes skill! We watched someone spend a good bit of money and he came REALLY close, but really close doesn’t win the game.
Have a great day!
I love your jogging mentality! I am a walker and I stick to the treadmill. We live on a dirt, gravelly, uneven road and I really do fear falling down. I might not be found for hours! On the treadmill I go 4 mph and every few minutes bump it up to 6mph but that doesn’t last but a minute! 35 minutes is about my average stint. I go to Curves 2-3 times a week. If I do Curves, I skip the treadmill. No sense overdoing!
Our football season kicked off last night. 55:7. We didn’t win.
The Tulsa State fair is coming up in a little over a month. My daughter will be showing 2 steers in the livestock show. That inspires my husband to do great things. It inspires me to mop the floor.
Motivation to clean house today: someone coming tomorrow for lunch!
Isn’t that also called ‘Skee-Ball’? I always play that when I go to a carnival or fair, not that my win-loss record is much better than yours. 6 months to read only 50 books? Where do I sign up? lol Yeah, I know, I have a lot more free time than someone who is married and has kids, but I probably passed the 50 book mark around the end of July. RYQ; Rituals in both the religious and “other” sense I guess. For many people the biggest draw, and perhaps the most emotionally comforting aspect of religion is the pomp or ritualistic aspect, Catholic High Mass for instance. In Wicca this can be as formal as actually observing the various holidays, having circle dances, and the casting of spells or incantations. For many, like myself, the ritualistic side is limited mostly to my day to day practices and habits regarding the environment like recycling, composting, putting bugs and ” flying critters” outside when I find them indoors instead of killing them, etc. I use meditation, and often burn incense while doing so, and to many this is a ritual. I don’t pray before meals in the Judeo/Christian manner, but I am consciously thankful for each meal. I was also being fatuous in a sense, making fun of fellow Wiccans who often spend huge amounts of time, energy, and money, on “looking the part” while at the same time driving gas guzzling behemoths and throwing as much stuff in to the landfill every year pound for pound as they consume. Go ahead and send the jelly doughnut, I’m not too picky about the condition of my junk food! lol
RYQ; Yes, I suppose you could say that Wicca is a subset of Paganism. Paganism can include Druid, Norse, Native American, and South/Central American native religions, plus many more. Unfortunately most people hear Pagan and think Satanism, which couldn’t be further from the truth. The thing with putting bugs outside is just part of the ideal of respecting all life, and not ending one without reason, and that is not necessarily a theme of all pagan religions. Just as many Christian religions will allow a member to go to war under diferent circumstances yet others like the Amish, Quakers, and Menonite will not go to war for any reason. RYC; Lol, good point, but my frame takes longer to heal the older I get! Every little bump and bruise that I would have laughed off even 10 years, ago now hangs around and gives me grief for weeks, if not months!
Nice review on “The Last Mimzy” – I’ve seen it also and thought it was ok but not anything to write home about. I couldn’t put into words what bothered me about it though.
I love to jog/run but haven’t been successful at it for many many years. I think I need someone to keep me motivated – it’s such a stress relief for me. Walking just doesn’t do it justice – mainly because I hate to walk alone.
Have a blessed day.
PS. We watched “Rush Hour 3″ with Jackie Chan at the movie theatre. It was funny but also rather “iffy” at parts.
I have been very motivated to read lately, for no apparent reason, simply because I enjoy it. I know a time will come when I won’t have time to read, and I’ll be glad that I took advantage of the opportunities that I had when I was younger.
thanks for the words of advice =)to tell you the truth.i don’t really know. i’m hoping to discover that soon enough..though.lol
UCK.roller bowler..i absolutely HATE that carnie game.
and the one that happens to be beside it. (the one on the right of the change machine) that one’s absolutely horrible too. seems so easy..yet it’s not..what a scam.
I have once again decided I will try to re-engage with Xanga on a regular basis. I just put something up for your amusement.
I had a few issues with the Last Mimsy too. I didn’t like how the siblings were apparently just allowed to be mean to each other and the kids seemed so disconnected from the parents. I understand why HP didn’t trust adults and turn to them more, but these kids had two parents and maybe even I stay at home mom. I forget if she was or not, but the trust seemed very lacking. And the big point they made of pointing out that the couple sharing the house and bed and vacations were not married really bugged me. If they had left it unsaid fine, but they almost made a point of it. Am i overly sensitive?
Anyway, I am trying to get motivated by the desire to be a better person. I know that exercising more will make me more energetic and patient and all of those things I really pray to be, but so far it is about twice a week for a very slow couple of miles.
Boy, I wish our library would reward me for reading books!
I have manged to whip through an awful lot in the past month, though I admit that quite a few were children’s books. But Ihave found a bunch of great reading material for my kids!
Jogging, bah. Walking is healthier. And less sweaty. And easier on the knees. I vote walk! I sort of admire people who actually jog, but no thanks! Not for me.
So, where are you in relationship to Boalsburg?
I HATE JOGGING!!!! Blech!!
Congratulations on the jogging. I think I’ll stick to walking. I would like to get up to two and a half miles a day. The thing that motivates me? Seeing myself in the mirror. I am motivated to go to school to acquire the paper credentials to be an educational therapist.