This run was HARD! My head was not in it....keep your mind in the game folks, otherwise your body doesn't want to obey!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
C25K -- Week 3, Day 3
So I've decided to start doing a video blog. Inspired by Susan Davis and her wonderful C25K blog, I figured people may need some more encouragement, especially by someone talking to them about their experiences. Here's my first entry!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Running away
So I've been at this Couch to 5K program for almost 3 full weeks now. It's unbelievable the amount of energy I have. I am literally sitting here bouncing in my chair, anxious to get home so I can get up in the morning and run. How did my mentality change??!! I remember dreading "The Mile" at school. I'd end up walking half of it because I couldn't jog longer than 1/4 of a lap without getting winded. Now I'm running almost 1/4 of a mile! It's amazing!
I'm so happy that Wino is doing this with me. I know I could do it without him, but having his support really works wonders for my motivation. For some reason I feel I have something to prove to him by completing this program, as a result I have to prove it to myself too. I don't want another unfinished "scheme" to add to my ever growing list (4 NaNoWriMo fails, an unfinished quilt, several unfinished scarfs, etc. the list goes on).
I committed myself to this though, by signing up for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K women's RUN in October. (I'll do a quick plug here for donations because this is an important cause to me because my oldest sister passed away from breast cancer in 2007 at the age of 40, I really want to kick some breast cancer @$$ this year!). I can't give up on C25K now, I'm in it to finish!
On the Weight Watcher's front: I have lost more than 15lbs now, and I'm just several pounds from reaching the HUGE goal of 10% lost. I really can't believe it! All of this success, with running and the weight loss, has really boosted my self-esteem, I feel like I can conquer the world now.
I'm so happy that Wino is doing this with me. I know I could do it without him, but having his support really works wonders for my motivation. For some reason I feel I have something to prove to him by completing this program, as a result I have to prove it to myself too. I don't want another unfinished "scheme" to add to my ever growing list (4 NaNoWriMo fails, an unfinished quilt, several unfinished scarfs, etc. the list goes on).
I committed myself to this though, by signing up for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K women's RUN in October. (I'll do a quick plug here for donations because this is an important cause to me because my oldest sister passed away from breast cancer in 2007 at the age of 40, I really want to kick some breast cancer @$$ this year!). I can't give up on C25K now, I'm in it to finish!
On the Weight Watcher's front: I have lost more than 15lbs now, and I'm just several pounds from reaching the HUGE goal of 10% lost. I really can't believe it! All of this success, with running and the weight loss, has really boosted my self-esteem, I feel like I can conquer the world now.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Working out is working for me
It's been awhile (again). Apologies, it just seems that blogging gets put on the back burner!
Since we last spoke, I have joined Weight Watchers (and am doing fantastic on that), and have started the fabulous Couch to 5K program. In case you've never heard of that, it's a training program (free!) designed to literally get you off the couch and running a 5K in nine weeks. I just started week 2 of the training and I already see a difference in my stamina.
I hate running/jogging. It's never been a pleasant activity for me, and so I'd just rather not even partake. However, since starting Weight Watchers, I've discovered that I need to get my butt in gear and actually DO something, not just eat better. Granted just eating better has lost me 13lbs already, but I really want to get toned, and I REALLY want to RUN the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this year.
Quilt #1 is still in progress. El Diablo and I haven't seen much of each other, though. I was waiting on some backing fabric which just recently cropped up and will work beautifully, however my original plan for a border was a bit busy so I have to save my money to buy some new fabric for a border. Hopefully soon. I should just start on Quilt #2 so I can get the top done, but I haven't had a whole lot of time. Maybe once the summer is over. It's really been a crazy one this year!
Anywho, I'll try to keep updated on my progress to the 5K. Until then, happy tidings!
Since we last spoke, I have joined Weight Watchers (and am doing fantastic on that), and have started the fabulous Couch to 5K program. In case you've never heard of that, it's a training program (free!) designed to literally get you off the couch and running a 5K in nine weeks. I just started week 2 of the training and I already see a difference in my stamina.
I hate running/jogging. It's never been a pleasant activity for me, and so I'd just rather not even partake. However, since starting Weight Watchers, I've discovered that I need to get my butt in gear and actually DO something, not just eat better. Granted just eating better has lost me 13lbs already, but I really want to get toned, and I REALLY want to RUN the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this year.
Quilt #1 is still in progress. El Diablo and I haven't seen much of each other, though. I was waiting on some backing fabric which just recently cropped up and will work beautifully, however my original plan for a border was a bit busy so I have to save my money to buy some new fabric for a border. Hopefully soon. I should just start on Quilt #2 so I can get the top done, but I haven't had a whole lot of time. Maybe once the summer is over. It's really been a crazy one this year!
Anywho, I'll try to keep updated on my progress to the 5K. Until then, happy tidings!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Observation Deck
When you work with a very specific population of people you may begin to notice a common personality trait, which is probably what drew these individuals to pursue the same profession.
It's no secret that I work at a university, and if I haven't already, I wont divulge what department I advise for to avoid giving out too much about my whereabouts.
I have noticed, though, in the nearly two years I've worked in this department, this common personality trait: no social skills, to the point of rudeness on occasion. These students that I work with either don't understand that they speak so bluntly, or just don't care. I think it's usually a mixture of both. They just don't have the practice conversing with human beings to know that demanding something be taken care of or handled will get them nowhere fast, and will probably even hurt feelings!
I really have to work at myself to distance my feelings about being spoken to this way to avoid breaking down in tears. This happens (at best) once a week. My own personality lends itself to why I joined the profession I did, counseling, but counseling and advising these students needs a much tougher skin than I could have imagined.
I'm sure that if anyone reading this has ever encountered anyone from this particular field they would be able to pinpoint who I'm describing with an eerie accuracy. Please feel free to take guesses! Keep in mind that I work with 5 different majors, and this personality trait tends to only show itself in one. Everyone else I work with is (for the most part) very workable and even appreciative of any help they receive.
It doesn't make me dislike my job, but it does make some days much harder to handle than others!
It's no secret that I work at a university, and if I haven't already, I wont divulge what department I advise for to avoid giving out too much about my whereabouts.
I have noticed, though, in the nearly two years I've worked in this department, this common personality trait: no social skills, to the point of rudeness on occasion. These students that I work with either don't understand that they speak so bluntly, or just don't care. I think it's usually a mixture of both. They just don't have the practice conversing with human beings to know that demanding something be taken care of or handled will get them nowhere fast, and will probably even hurt feelings!
I really have to work at myself to distance my feelings about being spoken to this way to avoid breaking down in tears. This happens (at best) once a week. My own personality lends itself to why I joined the profession I did, counseling, but counseling and advising these students needs a much tougher skin than I could have imagined.
I'm sure that if anyone reading this has ever encountered anyone from this particular field they would be able to pinpoint who I'm describing with an eerie accuracy. Please feel free to take guesses! Keep in mind that I work with 5 different majors, and this personality trait tends to only show itself in one. Everyone else I work with is (for the most part) very workable and even appreciative of any help they receive.
It doesn't make me dislike my job, but it does make some days much harder to handle than others!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Aaaaaaand....she's safe!
Aaah, another registration week down. The chaos that consumes us on this week is sometimes unbearable, but we survive. I've never seen my fellow advisors look so worn down though. I made it through pretty well unscathed. For the first time in a year I was able to go through a registration week without a killer cold/flu. I actually had a voice to speak to my students this year! Hooray for being audible!
My job (as glamorous as it sounds) has its hazards though. One of which is talking to prospective students and their families. It makes me wonder how the state of our nation will possibly progress with this crop of inept 18-year-olds flooding into adulthood with no sense of responsibility and only a sense of entitlement.
I actually had a student sit in my office today, and text the entire time, while his parents asked all the questions. Only now do I realize that I should have called him out, but I'm not his parent, nor am I his teacher. I am a professional whose job it is to ensure that students have the opportunity to receive a degree, beyond that it takes their initiative to actually desire that opportunity enough to care. I can do a lot of things, but I can't make them care worth a damn.
I can't tell you how many times I've nearly cried as a student sits in my office wondering why they're failing all of their courses, and can't seem to grasp that they have to actually attend class, take notes, listen and care!!!
Why put all the money into an education if you're just going to squander it?! Just because Mommy and Daddy tell you to?! Well damn it, you're an adult! Start acting like a grown-up and take responsibility for your own life. My Mommy didn't come with me to my advising meetings, or hack into my email to read my messages to make sure I'm not missing something, or write a threatening letter to the dean because the school is picking on "her baby" when "her baby" is the one who hasn't shown up for a class since the beginning of the semester! Why do parents have to be so overly involved in their kids' lives?!
THAT is what is wrong with this new generation of kiddos (yes, they may be adults but they're still acting like kids): their parents have always done everything for them. YOU'RE DOING THEM NO GOOD, PEEPS! You're only hindering them from being self-sufficient! Take this as a message of warning: not allowing your 18-year-olds to handle their own business is only making them burdens to society.
*Pant* *Pant* Ok, now I'm done, I will get off my soap box and you may return to your regularly scheduled lives.
My job (as glamorous as it sounds) has its hazards though. One of which is talking to prospective students and their families. It makes me wonder how the state of our nation will possibly progress with this crop of inept 18-year-olds flooding into adulthood with no sense of responsibility and only a sense of entitlement.
I actually had a student sit in my office today, and text the entire time, while his parents asked all the questions. Only now do I realize that I should have called him out, but I'm not his parent, nor am I his teacher. I am a professional whose job it is to ensure that students have the opportunity to receive a degree, beyond that it takes their initiative to actually desire that opportunity enough to care. I can do a lot of things, but I can't make them care worth a damn.
I can't tell you how many times I've nearly cried as a student sits in my office wondering why they're failing all of their courses, and can't seem to grasp that they have to actually attend class, take notes, listen and care!!!
Why put all the money into an education if you're just going to squander it?! Just because Mommy and Daddy tell you to?! Well damn it, you're an adult! Start acting like a grown-up and take responsibility for your own life. My Mommy didn't come with me to my advising meetings, or hack into my email to read my messages to make sure I'm not missing something, or write a threatening letter to the dean because the school is picking on "her baby" when "her baby" is the one who hasn't shown up for a class since the beginning of the semester! Why do parents have to be so overly involved in their kids' lives?!
THAT is what is wrong with this new generation of kiddos (yes, they may be adults but they're still acting like kids): their parents have always done everything for them. YOU'RE DOING THEM NO GOOD, PEEPS! You're only hindering them from being self-sufficient! Take this as a message of warning: not allowing your 18-year-olds to handle their own business is only making them burdens to society.
*Pant* *Pant* Ok, now I'm done, I will get off my soap box and you may return to your regularly scheduled lives.
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