So I got the feeling around April or so that this year wasn't just about new things, but that it was about new HABITS. I need to challenge myself like I have been the past few months.....and I have loved it when I have!
So when I reactivated my very long lost gym membership I started pushing myself. I was proud when I left after 5 miles on the elliptical, but it wasn't long before I found myself doing ten. Granted that was burning the calories of the half a pan of brownies....but I did it! and continued that over time up until I froze my gym membership in favor of training on the open road.....
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Rodeo
For years I have said I should go....for a girl that grew up in the midwest around friends and family that have been to more rodeos than I have had birthdays, this is unheard of.
So back in *gulp* May, one of my good friends sends me a message the day of asking me if i could go....that is what this year is all about right? I rearranged a couple of quick things and made it work out! Had a lot of fun! Left my jacket in the car (oops!)
We had fun, I was cold....there was a concert after (basically another first the guy had been on American Idol) and I learned what a rodeo was all about....it was pretty neat and I am grateful to my good friend Heather for providing this experience.
Face time
Last month my dad's side of the family had a huge reunion. We are talking my grandma's cousins, my aunts, uncles, and cousins.....huge (though I didn't know a lot of them or see them in this experience)
I was unable to make it to this lovely reunion and I was a little sad....I have some pretty cool relatives that I do enjoy when given the opportunity to talk with them. Don't worry this is 2012 and you probably have an idea where this post is going.
I decided to ring in and say hello (love cell phones!) and my cousin suggested that we try to facetime....so we hung up the phone, I got home (wifi connection) and called back. It worked out well and my cousin passed me around, I got to say hi and wave to everyone, see some of my cousin's kids (they have grown up!) and "see" the family that I wasn't able to visit with. Pretty cool. Of course I have used facetime before....but only across the room to see what happened....so that doesn't really count.
Since that time last month I have actually gotten to use it again with the same cousin. Technology technology....one of the times this year it has been cool.
I was unable to make it to this lovely reunion and I was a little sad....I have some pretty cool relatives that I do enjoy when given the opportunity to talk with them. Don't worry this is 2012 and you probably have an idea where this post is going.
I decided to ring in and say hello (love cell phones!) and my cousin suggested that we try to facetime....so we hung up the phone, I got home (wifi connection) and called back. It worked out well and my cousin passed me around, I got to say hi and wave to everyone, see some of my cousin's kids (they have grown up!) and "see" the family that I wasn't able to visit with. Pretty cool. Of course I have used facetime before....but only across the room to see what happened....so that doesn't really count.
Since that time last month I have actually gotten to use it again with the same cousin. Technology technology....one of the times this year it has been cool.
Eclipse
Obviously this one is a bit old!
So exciting! The day before this I was running around a little crazy looking for some welder's glass. We were able to see it from our road outside....and a lot of people came up and we got to pass it around.....pretty beautiful....the only disappointment? I wasn't able to get a good photo
So exciting! The day before this I was running around a little crazy looking for some welder's glass. We were able to see it from our road outside....and a lot of people came up and we got to pass it around.....pretty beautiful....the only disappointment? I wasn't able to get a good photo
Triathlon! 5 things
So this was back in the beginning of June....yes I am THAT far behind! My life has been exciting.....that is that!
And with this event I can cut a few things off the list:
First open water swim
First ankle tracker
First race bib
First event for fun
First bike ride in the foot hills
So I didn't even register for this.....until 2 weeks before the event....I just decided to go for it. I realized I haven't been really challenged in the last few years (other than the whole doing a million new things, but I am not doing too well with that one...) and I wanted to do something to push myself!
Triathlon has always been on that I wish I could but I can't list....why can't I? Is there a rule? NO! So I signed up had some crazy training and did it! My goal time was under 3 hours...and I came in just under 2.5. My swim time was amazing (I would have been incredibly disappointed if it wasn't) the bike....SO DIFFICULT! I know now there is a difference in road bikes (more on that another time soon) There were a lot more hills than I was even remotely prepared for...and a lot of power walking for the lovely run...but I DID IT! I felt amazing....I want to do it again and I think i have the Tri bug! (3 months later that is still my plan, my training has picked up, but I have yet to find an event that I can make it to)
The ankle thing was pretty cool....I was able to look up the splits online totally cool!
And the race bib? Very possibly keeping it FOREVER and I plan on accumulating a lot more over the next couple of years....very cool and exciting!
And with this event I can cut a few things off the list:
First open water swim
First ankle tracker
First race bib
First event for fun
First bike ride in the foot hills
So I didn't even register for this.....until 2 weeks before the event....I just decided to go for it. I realized I haven't been really challenged in the last few years (other than the whole doing a million new things, but I am not doing too well with that one...) and I wanted to do something to push myself!
Triathlon has always been on that I wish I could but I can't list....why can't I? Is there a rule? NO! So I signed up had some crazy training and did it! My goal time was under 3 hours...and I came in just under 2.5. My swim time was amazing (I would have been incredibly disappointed if it wasn't) the bike....SO DIFFICULT! I know now there is a difference in road bikes (more on that another time soon) There were a lot more hills than I was even remotely prepared for...and a lot of power walking for the lovely run...but I DID IT! I felt amazing....I want to do it again and I think i have the Tri bug! (3 months later that is still my plan, my training has picked up, but I have yet to find an event that I can make it to)
The ankle thing was pretty cool....I was able to look up the splits online totally cool!
And the race bib? Very possibly keeping it FOREVER and I plan on accumulating a lot more over the next couple of years....very cool and exciting!
Rice cooker
Up until earlier this year (that I still haven't posted about) I have never made rice on the stove. I don't make it very awesome, but when i do I pop it in the microwave and then all is well!
The problem? The microwave in our new place...pretty small....and only my plastic bowls fit....soooo i have avoided making it. When I decided I was falling in love with Quinoa I also bought a rice cooker...SO AMAZING! rinse it, fill it, walk away? I think I can get used to this!
The problem? The microwave in our new place...pretty small....and only my plastic bowls fit....soooo i have avoided making it. When I decided I was falling in love with Quinoa I also bought a rice cooker...SO AMAZING! rinse it, fill it, walk away? I think I can get used to this!
Quinoa
So yes these are VERY out of order....forgive me!
So for weeks now on Pinterest I have seen Quinoa, EVERYWHERE make it sweet, salty, savory, you name it and there is a way to cook it on Pinterest. I have wanted to try it for ages....especially after reading about how much better it is for you than rice.
So at my FAVORITE bulk food store the other day is a nice large bag....I don't remember the weight but enough to fill my cutesy jar most of the way....
I cooked it in the rice cooker (more about that in the next post) and it turned out good....I LOVE IT! I feel filled and good eating it and it goes well with many things....it has been about a week and a half or so and I have already added it to stuffed bell peppers and a round of pasta salad....I like having it on hand!
So for weeks now on Pinterest I have seen Quinoa, EVERYWHERE make it sweet, salty, savory, you name it and there is a way to cook it on Pinterest. I have wanted to try it for ages....especially after reading about how much better it is for you than rice.
So at my FAVORITE bulk food store the other day is a nice large bag....I don't remember the weight but enough to fill my cutesy jar most of the way....
I cooked it in the rice cooker (more about that in the next post) and it turned out good....I LOVE IT! I feel filled and good eating it and it goes well with many things....it has been about a week and a half or so and I have already added it to stuffed bell peppers and a round of pasta salad....I like having it on hand!
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