Sunday, August 30, 2009

Exercise

I bought myself 10 personal trainer sessions for my birthday. At the end of them I had lost 6lbs and an inch at my waist. I had gained inches elsewhere which are muscle.  I have toned & firmed up a good deal. I plan on continuing to visit the gym 3 days a week and do the 30 Day Shred at home at least 1-2 days as well.

My big need is to lose weight and exercise is not going to do that at this point. I need to eat less. So my focus for this month is on my diet, cutting back portions and swapping fatty snacks for fruits & veggies.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Music to craft by

I listen to my Zen when I crochet or digi scrap. What I listen to depends on what I am doing. 

Digi scrapping requires music, generally 80’s pop with random punk thrown in. Occasionally I go for a Celtic theme, listening to Clannad, U2, Celtic Women and Flogging Molly

Crochet needs an audiobook to keep me mentally occupied. I prefer historic mysteries by Anne Perry, Kerry Greenwood, Ellis Peters and Roberta Gellis

Saturday, August 08, 2009

Aunt Becky doesn't quite visit

Aunt Becky, my BFF, who I would totally love to hang with in person, was unable to come visit in person but she sent her cards instead. Which if you love Aunt Becky like I do, is almost good enough. After all - Aunty Becky herself actually *touched* these cards!

Look Aunty Becky’s card has arrived!

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These guys are thrilled to get their picture taken with her

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They immediately rush off to entertain her. Many muffins were eaten

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And much wine was drunk

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They thought about going swimming but Aunt Becky’s card thought the water was a little too Jurassic green

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The kittens gave Aunt Becky’s card a much more mixed reception

Some were interested. “Will it give me lovins?”

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Some were aloof. “I’m not even going to look at it.”

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Some were downright hostile. “Cards! bah! I eats cards!”

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Smoke though, was very welcoming. “Come lay down with me Aunt Becky’s card

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We can read a book together

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Everyone else was so happy to see Aunt Becky’s card that they held a parade

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And that was Aunt Becky’s cards lively visit.