(Semi) Wordless Wednesday

Solomon's Island is such a beautiful place. I love going there in the summer and getting an icecream cone filled with soft serve from Cone Island. I love going there and just walking up and down the boardwalk holding hands with Collin at sunset. I love going there just to watch the sunset. I love going there and walking around the island looking at the beautiful houses that I wish I could live in. I can't wait for late spring/summer so we can enjoy this beautiful place.

Cindy

Weather and Running

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I think pretty much most of the United States has been hit by the giant storm system that just came through. I know it was over in the MidWest on Sunday and we just got hit early this morning. Foruntately I wasn't aware of any awful thunderstorms since we live in a basement and there's lots of other noises going on in the house. However, I was rudely awoken by our county's severe weather alert phone call at about 4:45 am. I opted into this plan so I will be aware if there's a tornado warning. I was not pleased this morning. It was calling to tell us a severe thunderstorm warning had been issued. I tried to go back to sleep but then at 5:05 am another call came only this time it was for a tornado warning. I'm terrified of tornados. So even though our bedroom is pretty much protected since all we have is an egress window, I still made Collin go out into the living room with me where we were furthest away from any windows at all. And of course there was no tornado, it was just the National Weather Service issuing a warning because the thunderstorms that were coming through were capable of producing tornados. Silly weather people. Tell me if there's a tornado actually heading my way that way I don't freak out for nothing. Anyway... we usually wake up around 6 am but at this point there was no sense in going back to bed. I'm a little bit more tired today than usual...

I don't know why I'm so terrified of tornados. I've never even seen one let alone been in one so I really have no idea what it's like. I'm trying to get rid of the intense fear they cause. I know it's unhealthy and when I get scared I pray my little tush off but there's just this uncontrollable anxiety that just surfaces when the possiblity of one coming arises. I guess it will just take some time and some more intense prayer to calm myself and get rid of this anxiety completely.

Yesterday afternoon I did my first day of the Couch to 5k program. I was so excited and hopped on the treadmill and set to work. This first week starts you off with a 5 minute warm up walk and then alternating jogging for 60 seconds and brisk walking for 90 seconds for 20 minutes total. By about my third round of jogging I thought I was going to die. Not really, but I felt really, really out of breath and my heart was pounding. I am completely out of shape and this was proof. I was glad when the 20 minutes were up and when I stepped off the treadmill to do my stretches it felt like I was still moving! And I could feel my heartbeat in my head, it was the oddest sensation. Once I cooled down and my heart rate returned to normal I felt great, but I hope the workout portion gets easier the more I do this thing!

Cindy

Becoming a Runner?

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I'm not a runner, I never have been. I'm not athletic, I never have been that either. However, I'm really wanting to lose a few pounds and get into shape. And as much as I want to do it, I haven't been able to motivate myself to exercise. Last week though I looked into the Couch to 5k program and I've made a decision. I am going to do it. I'm starting today and in 9 weeks I should be able to run a 5k. And participating in an actual 5k Run is motivation to do this thing! This is exciting for me! I've always admired runners. I had friends who were on the cross country and track teams and I wished I could run like that but I never did it. I'm not claiming that after I'm done with the program I'll go on to run a marathon or what not, but who knows. I've heard that once you start running it becomes really addicting. I'd like that to be the case. I'd like to become more active in my lifestyle and running is very good for you! So here goes nothing! Collin is going on this journey with me. He used to run with his dad growing up and now he's going to run with me. I'm glad he is, it will hold me accountable. And you guys can hold me accountable, too! I'm sure I'll share some of this journey on here but ask me how it's going from time to time if you like!

If you've ever done the Couch to 5k program before, what did you think of it? I'd really like to get some thoughts and tips from others!

Cindy

Friday Favorites - week 13

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Today is April 1st! I can't believe March is over already, but I can't say I'm sad to see it go. It was a crazy month. Anyway, with April 1st comes April Fool's Day. I'm not a big fan of pranks or April Fool's Day. Maybe because I'm really quite gullible and I don't always get sarcasm. Or maybe because my sister used to get me really good each year and I was always the loser. I dunno, but I don't like it very much. However, I saw this article posted on facebook yesterday and it had me laughing out loud, literally! If today had of been a work day I totally would have done at least one of these today. Anyway, here's 10 April Fool's Pranks for Nerds. I actually tried out the different languages in google. I think my favorite was "Pirate". If you've never played around with the languages for searching in google, do so. It's absolutely amazing and amusing!

This morning I was freezing so I turned on the space heater to warm up the living room. My dear cat Stank was enjoying it himself. I think he likes the warmth more than I do!

Once again this week I'm entering the Live Every Moment photo challenge. This week's theme is "Different View/Perspective". I took this picture in Miami when I was there in '06. I love palm trees so much and I love the angle that I took the picture from.


To view the contest and other entries please click the button below. There are some awesome photos submitted with different perspectives!



I hope every has a wonderful weekend! Collin's gone on a Men's Retreat but I've got some good stuff planned so I won't be missing him too much. ; )

Cindy