So....today was week 4.5 of my jogging 'couch potato to 5k' training. I'm down .5 due to weird cold/illness. I tell you what, getting out and exercising on a regular basis really makes you notice if things are off. Three times this week I've got two 5-minute jogs, along with a couple 3-minute jogs in the 'training' schedule. I don't know how people can like jogging. Will it hit me? Will I hate it? I don't hate it at the moment, but ask me again next week, when there are 8 minutes of solid jogging. Are my feet supposed to hurt? They tingle when I'm done jogging. Right now as I type this. I mean, don't get me wrong, my thighs already feel firmer and my muffin top doesn't jiggle as much.....I know and see the benefits, but why isn't that really 'motivating' me?
Perhaps I'm sabotaging myself to keep the fat on and the minimal chest I have left. I plan on going to a 'bra - sizing' thing with a friend when she gets back from vacation. My Mom tells me it will be the best thing ever, I think it will depress me more than ever and bring me right-back to the small-chested girl I was in high school.....oh joy.
Transcripts came in from one of the colleges, not as bad as I had imagined.....now to receive the Junior College transcripts. Why rush right? I've decided to find out if I have to take any additional classes before I take any other 'teachers' tests. Why spend the money if I have to first take classes somewhere else first......right?
Busy weekend, lots of yard work, it was spectacular outside this weekend! My Father-in-Law and Father's birthday are this week. Two parties on Sunday, two wiped out kids today! YEAH! Sweet Pea's six year old cousin was disappointed in that she hasn't lost any teeth yet and here Sweet Pea has lost two! Had great visits with my family and the in-laws. I love my in-laws, they're easy and entertaining and I pretty much always have fun! So, good family, good fun!
I forgot to buy my Dad a birthday card at the grocery store today. The kids and I will be making one tonight.....does that count?
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Busy Days
Big news in the household! Sweet Pea lost a tooth yesterday. Mommy was sadly weepy in the car and each time I think about how fast she's growing up! Second major news flash, she lost the second one too! Also yesterday. Wow, it really does go fast! Excuse the boogs, nobody's perfect.... ; )
Well, isn't it normal that just when I'm checking out schooling ideas I get some Phase II experience at work? Today I measured water depths in wells AND performed an asbestos survey. Sounds fascinating huh?
I'd much rather be here:
http://www.weheka.co.nz/
where my brother and sister-in-law are. They are viewing 3,000 year old whale-bone carvings, and are seeing Fox Glacier.......
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Milestones
OMG!!! Well, my first big brag is that Sweet Pea lost her first tooth and isn't even 5 yet!!!! She went into to get her permanent molars sealed. She's got 3 in already, one more to go. The hygienist bumped the already extremely loose teeth and suggested I pull them tonight. They were so loose while I was buckling her up, I asked her if she wanted me to pull one out. I was shocked when she said yes! It came out so fast and a little blood with some gauze to catch it and it was done! I was weepy in the car and now writing this. O M G...... she's growing up so, so fast! Happy and sad at the same time! We're waiting for Daddy to get home for the surprise! Yes, I've already taken pictures but I don't have my downloading thingamajig.....I think for some reason, it's at work.....arrrghhhh! So I'll be posting pictures tomorrow....sometime.
I've got to work again tomorrow, I've got two projects to work on. This hasn't happened in a while so I'm a little motivated and happy!!
This morning I applied to a school for a Masters of Arts Degree to teach Secondary Schools (grades 6-12), or something like that. I ordered my transcripts to be sent to both the school and myself. After hearing and reading what is what was needed to obtain my teaching certificate, I have this quiver in my stomach that I won't even come close to what would be necessary and I'll have to take a ton of make up courses. Let's just say that I am NOT a good test taker. I attended EVERY college class sober, none hung over, none sick. I believed I missed one day of school, which was one class, the entire four years of college. It was always such a challenge for me, school that is. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Environmental Planning. If I ever wanted to improve my grades in school, I always took a math or art class. Geography intrigues me. I found it interesting, the locations, the cultures, the everything.....I loved social studies in school and subscribed to National Geographic. I had researched into this once before. A couple of years ago, maybe even three before Handsome was born. I didn't have much spousal support then and not too much now, but I think I owe it to myself to do a little research to see what it would take.
Today my brother is going on a hiking/rafting adventure on the Nile River in New Zealand. I find it ironic that one Brother is currently on a National Geographic trip to New Zealand and his twin Brother thought it was awesome to go on an Alaskan cruise including a helicopter trip to a glacier. I heard all about what I had learned in school, but no one wanted to hear about it then......ironic isn't it? Guess I'll just have to dream about trips like that........for now.....
I've got to work again tomorrow, I've got two projects to work on. This hasn't happened in a while so I'm a little motivated and happy!!
This morning I applied to a school for a Masters of Arts Degree to teach Secondary Schools (grades 6-12), or something like that. I ordered my transcripts to be sent to both the school and myself. After hearing and reading what is what was needed to obtain my teaching certificate, I have this quiver in my stomach that I won't even come close to what would be necessary and I'll have to take a ton of make up courses. Let's just say that I am NOT a good test taker. I attended EVERY college class sober, none hung over, none sick. I believed I missed one day of school, which was one class, the entire four years of college. It was always such a challenge for me, school that is. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Environmental Planning. If I ever wanted to improve my grades in school, I always took a math or art class. Geography intrigues me. I found it interesting, the locations, the cultures, the everything.....I loved social studies in school and subscribed to National Geographic. I had researched into this once before. A couple of years ago, maybe even three before Handsome was born. I didn't have much spousal support then and not too much now, but I think I owe it to myself to do a little research to see what it would take.
Today my brother is going on a hiking/rafting adventure on the Nile River in New Zealand. I find it ironic that one Brother is currently on a National Geographic trip to New Zealand and his twin Brother thought it was awesome to go on an Alaskan cruise including a helicopter trip to a glacier. I heard all about what I had learned in school, but no one wanted to hear about it then......ironic isn't it? Guess I'll just have to dream about trips like that........for now.....
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
New Zealand
Remind me to tell you about lucky people and New Zealand. Long story short, my Brother and Sister in Law won a National Geographic Trip to New Zealand. This is where they are today the Abel Tasman National Park!
(Photo taken by Steffen Hillebrand, near Totaranui, Abel Tasman National Park, NZ)
Information Night
Tonight I'm heading to a local college to see what it will take to be a teacher. I'd like to teach High School, would love art, but will settle for earth science. I've had enough goings on with work, and this afternoon again I've been told there's a 'big board meeting'. My brain hurts with all the meetings that have occurred already. The aftermath of these meetings, usually 1-2 months later, there are lay-offs. My luck they'll let me go and I'll have begun my schooling. There's a program that I can attend that'll take 18 months (or so) and $20K.....got that in my back pocket.....right! I'm a big believer in signs so perhaps this IS the best time to do this. The very least I can do is get my transcripts and go over them with a counselor.
I wasn't that fantastic of a student. My grades kind of blew in college and if I needed to pick up my grades, I took an Art class or a Math class. Studying for tests and stress wipes me out mentally and I usually end up with stress headaches after tests and long days. I'm having one right now, but I'm not sure why THAT is....
So here's a picture of the kids from Halloween.
The picture was taken BEFORE Handsome took a header into the neighbor's driveway. He slipped on his trick-or-treat bag and face-planted in the driveway. Nothing makes you feel crappier than hearing that echo of a thud when your child's head hits something so hard. He didn't even get to say trick-or-treat. My poor sweet boy! Sweet Pea and I traveled the neighborhood, but I was anxious the entire time just wanting to get home. Thankfully, the weather was cold and it went fast. His badge of courage is road rash next to his mouth and a little on his lip. I have no idea how he missed falling on his nose, chin, and not hurting himself more than he did.
I wasn't that fantastic of a student. My grades kind of blew in college and if I needed to pick up my grades, I took an Art class or a Math class. Studying for tests and stress wipes me out mentally and I usually end up with stress headaches after tests and long days. I'm having one right now, but I'm not sure why THAT is....
So here's a picture of the kids from Halloween.
The picture was taken BEFORE Handsome took a header into the neighbor's driveway. He slipped on his trick-or-treat bag and face-planted in the driveway. Nothing makes you feel crappier than hearing that echo of a thud when your child's head hits something so hard. He didn't even get to say trick-or-treat. My poor sweet boy! Sweet Pea and I traveled the neighborhood, but I was anxious the entire time just wanting to get home. Thankfully, the weather was cold and it went fast. His badge of courage is road rash next to his mouth and a little on his lip. I have no idea how he missed falling on his nose, chin, and not hurting himself more than he did.
Monday, November 2, 2009
I'm Done with My Break
Yes, I know dear sweet blog that I've avoided you for too long!
Perhaps my funk is over. Perhaps I'm on a new mission. Perhaps I'm super jealous of my brother and sister-in-law who are on a trip to New Zealand through National GEographic that they won last year! Today they are adventuring in a Winery! Man, oh man. A lot is going on in others lives, but not so much my own. Guess I have to creat drama. Although I can't complain as I love, love, love being at home with the kids!
I'm going to start researching going back to school for teaching.....High School. Who wants to try and talk me out of it? Stand in line, right behind Husband.....
The only other news I've got going on is that I'm on week 4 of "from couch potato to 5k". I have no races that I'm signed up for as of yet, but I'd love to be down to pre-pregnancy BEFORE Sweet Pea turns 5! That means about 6 more weeks! Whoah!
So my decision today has been to make the call to see what would be involved for me to get my teaching certificate..... If i do this, I had researched it would take $20K and a year and a half of night school.......here we go...
Perhaps my funk is over. Perhaps I'm on a new mission. Perhaps I'm super jealous of my brother and sister-in-law who are on a trip to New Zealand through National GEographic that they won last year! Today they are adventuring in a Winery! Man, oh man. A lot is going on in others lives, but not so much my own. Guess I have to creat drama. Although I can't complain as I love, love, love being at home with the kids!
I'm going to start researching going back to school for teaching.....High School. Who wants to try and talk me out of it? Stand in line, right behind Husband.....
The only other news I've got going on is that I'm on week 4 of "from couch potato to 5k". I have no races that I'm signed up for as of yet, but I'd love to be down to pre-pregnancy BEFORE Sweet Pea turns 5! That means about 6 more weeks! Whoah!
So my decision today has been to make the call to see what would be involved for me to get my teaching certificate..... If i do this, I had researched it would take $20K and a year and a half of night school.......here we go...
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