LLRB 365: 2011 Week 44

I know I say it just about every week, but I can't believe we are 44 weeks into 2011 already.  Crazy.  This week I spent a ton of time with the kids (or rather, attending events for the kids while they spent time with various chaperons - #winning!)

Monday

11-7-11

Came home for lunch.  Stop staring at me!

Tuesday

11-8-11

We attended fall sports awards night.  Our high school has (I'm thinking) around 3500 students.  230ish received varsity letters tonight.  22 of them were freshman - including my girl (she lettered in diving).  Proud mama for sure!

Wednesday

11-9-11

I was less than thrilled by the 30 mph winds and freezing rain that forced ok wussed me into running on the treadmill.  I should've run outside.  It was HOT in there but I loved my YMX by Yellowman jersey I won from Shrinkingjeans (it was too hot for the awesome armwarmers they also sent)!

Thursday

11-10-11

We headed down to Indianapolis where on the way I rediscovered my love of wind farms.

Friday

11-11-11

The kids competed with the Grandville High School Marching Band at BOA Nationals.  In 2 weeks they've gotten to march in 2 NFL stadiums.  Last weekend it was Ford Field.  This week: Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts and the 2012 Superbowl!  They put on a spectacular show (probably their best of the season), but sadly, they did not advance to the semi-final round and the 2010 season ended for them tonight.

As a weekend bonus, I got to hang out with a few of my favorite people - Kirsten, Jamie and Ali :)  We enjoyed dinner, drinks and hilarious conversation.

Saturday

11-12-11

On the way home, Mike suggested we stop at the new Greenbush Brewery in Sawyer.  I can't say I was disappointed - yum!

Sunday

11-13-11

Today, God reminded me of His love on many occasions.  The sunset He provided was spectacular. (These are unfiltered iPhone 4s shots - and I'm not even that great a photographer.)

I hope and pray the sunset on your week was just as breathtaking.  Much love.  B

Fitness Friday

Just because you're out of town doesn't mean you can't get your workout on. Book a hotel with a fitness center.



Then use it.



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Thankful Thursday: Friends!

It just occurred to me that I forgot to write my Thankful Thursday post this morning.  I had a good excuse, though.  I was busy wrapping up work so I could hit the road.  (I'm actually posting this from my laptop as I use M's mobile wifi hotspot - so I'm also thankful for freaking cool tech gadgets!)

This weekend I'm thankful that because of a totally random happenstance that was a band competition and a conference, I get to see Kirsten and meet Ali on Friday!

I'm incredibly thankful for my friends.  They make me laugh.  They keep me sane.  I couldn't "BE" without them.

So, ladies, I'm bringing the margaritas!  Kirsten, make sure to fill up the ice bucket :)

True Confessions: Somebody Slap Me

Ok, people.  The eating and drinking post marathon are getting WAY out of hand.  The past couple weeks have been crazy busy with kid schedules and stress and so we've been eating out more and I'll admit to more than a few adult beverages in the evenings when we finally do all get home.

It has to stop.

I have one more weekend of travel (with some much needed girl-time thrown in) so I know this week is still going to be hard for eating right and laying off the booze.

But, I need to make some changes.

• more water (I don't think I drank hardly any all last weekend)
• more running (I have a half marathon at the end of January, which is so far away, but I don't want to lose all the fitness I've gained.)
• more cross-training (I went to spin class on Sunday and it about killed me.)
• less booze (*sniff-sniff*)

Any other ideas?  I'm open to suggestions.

LLRB 365: 2011 Week 43

How in blazes have we made it through October and into November already?  Did all of you enjoy your extra hour of sleep Saturday night? I used it as an excuse to stay out later - oops.

Here's my week in review:

Monday

10-31-11

Happy Halloween!  Considering I thought we had agreed we were going to hide and not hand out candy this year, I thought the giant bowl of all my favorites M bought was rather cruel.

And, for those of you who wanted to know what I did with last week's fabric purchase, I give you: A Bag of Cotton Candy. (All of the teaching staff dressed up as "candy" this year. Please be kind)

Tuesday

11-1-11

Today, I give you a picture of my reward for running the marathon - a bunch of new clothes (excuse the messy closet).  (Also, the nerd in me absolutely loves this date, but I never took a picture of it.)

Wednesday

11-02-2011

Happy palindrome day.  The picture has nothing to do with that, but whatever. It's my blog.

Thursday

11-3-11

My daughter competed in the conference prelims and finished 23/33 after 5 dives.  She qualified for semifinals but bowed out since she wouldn't be able to compete in the finals on Saturday anyway because of a schedule conflict with marching band.  I'm so proud of my girl for how hard she's worked this season.  

Friday

11-4-11

We headed to the east side of the state to celebrate my friend Jen's birthday!  An all vegan menu, tons of wine, and the company of good friends was exactly what I needed.

Saturday

11-5-11

D and K's marching band competed in the state finals and got to march at Ford Field.  They finished 10/12 at finals and 10/15th in the state for Flight 1 (the largest schools).

Sunday

11-6-11

I almost didn't each lunch on Saturday until I remembered the leftovers in the fridge from Anita's in Ferndale.  (Seriously, if you are ever in the Detroit area - go to Anita's in Ferndale.  Even if you aren't in the area, it's totally worth the drive.)

There you have it.  The end to another busy week.  Hopefully things will settle down a bit now that diving is finished and marching band is almost done.  How was your week?  Anything fun to report?

Fitness Friday: An App for That?

Accountability

Motivation

Companionship

Three concepts/words that would help so many of us in our fitness journeys.

This week I got to run with a good friend as part of a group run.  It made me realize how much I miss running with someone.  How it makes the time go faster and how that person can help push you and encourage you to kick it up a notch.  

The problem is finding people in my area with similar fitness goals (and in the case of running, similar abilities).  Sure, we have running groups around here, group exercise classes at the Y, I'm on Daily Mile ... But how do you really connect and find people to help keep you accountable?  How do you do it?

I wish there was an app for that.

Thankful Thursday: Tomorrows

You ever have one of those days where you just wanna call "time out" and ask for a do-over? I think we all have. In fact, several of my friends on twitter were shouting out for do-overs yesterday (and I was wishing right along side them).

Sadly though, do-overs rarely, if ever, happen.

Thankfully, we always have the opportunity for tomorrow. Tomorrow is God's way to give us a do-over. How we choose to play it is entirely up to us.

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