A short time ago, Rita gave me a really upbeat book called " The Book of Awesome." It has cute little tidbits about things that are just--awesome. Things like the smell of rain, a cool pillow and popping bubble wrap appear in this book with lots and lots of other simply awesome things, feelings and experiences. When I stumbled upon the following, I knew I had to share. Both … [Read more...] about Gym Pain—Simply Awesome
Fitness
Get Hot, Keep Moving!
If I thought for a million years, I wouldn't think of a better way I would rather spend and evening than having dinner with Mitch and both "kids," which is exactly what I got to do last night. Though I was disappointed that Falafael Bistro is closed on Sundays, it really isn't challenging for the vegans and the non-vegans to eat out, and sushi is always a great choice, so … [Read more...] about Get Hot, Keep Moving!
A Lesson in Why We Need to Mix Things Up…
One year ago (exactly) I slipped and tore my hamstring. While I was insanely lucky, mended without surgery and did NOT miss much work, (amazingly as I look back) I couldn't seem to run without pain and tightening in my ankle. No matter how much I tried rebuilding the strength with running and exercises specifically for the ankle, every time I went out to run, the sensation in … [Read more...] about A Lesson in Why We Need to Mix Things Up…
The Ever Present Balancing Act
Here it is September. My plan is to keep summer going as long as possible. No small wonder I love living in Florida. Though the pool temperature is dropping a bit, my hope is to continue doing laps every other day until I just can't tolerate the water. Good for both my body and my mind, I am really enjoying the swimming. I find it somewhat meditative as it's rather … [Read more...] about The Ever Present Balancing Act
Lessons Learned
Yesterday afternoon Mitch and I watched the original Rocky Movie. I forgot how much I loved it. A great story of how true love and hard work can triumph over ANYTHING and ANYONE! How can the line "Yo Adrianne" still and again, make me cry like a baby? Good job, Sylvester. Earlier this week I learned that pouring salt on a fire really does the trick! Yelling at your … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned