Saturday, July 24, 2010
Have you heard of...
If you are a blogger, I'm wondering if you have heard of Zemanta. I'm testing it out right now. Apparently you just type your post as usual and it pulls up all sorts of related content, links, and pictures for you to use in your posts. Sweet! Anyways, if definitely worth looking into. It sure beats all the copying and pasting I end up doing to get links and pictures. Plus, it will link to a Flickr/ Facebook account for you. Saves a lot of time in uploading pictures! In this short 3 minute post, I've already decided... I love it!
Day One... Check
William has been working nights so I thought "perfect, I'll be waking up to head out for my run when he's getting home". Well this morning when I was ready to leave, he was no where to be found. I conjured up my inner "independent woman" and said, "Oh well, if I don't head out now I'm going to be late, and I will NOT be late for my first week of running class!" I decided to call him to see if he was okay (he should have been home by then). He answers with a not too happy "WHAT!" I was like "Oh sorry, just wondering where you are?" He mumbled something about me not having to check on him every time he drives and that he'd be home in a few minutes... which is when I reminded him... "Babe, I'm not AT home." At this point I can see the confusion on his face through the phone. He frantically starts bombarding me with questions "What's wrong? Where are you? Are you okay?" I laugh and say "remember... I'm going running". He was suddenly like.... "Oh, well have a GREAT time babe" (in his best supportive husband voice).
This morning was really great. It seemed like it lasted forever... but I guess the first day of these sorts of things always do. It's like you are showing up for a huge race or something... but really everyone is just out there to run. There was music, 600 people (there are like 25 pace groups), a local running store (RunOn!) was giving away sample of all sorts of stuff... and that was just before the run. We did our little beginner run... but I didn't feel dumb at all. The marathoners cheered for us when they passed us. Our pace leaders were all people who did the beginner program last year (and have run halfs since then). It was very encouraging. I made a fast friend and we ran together. After the run was over, there were people handing out popsicles and wet rags, drawings for gift cards, etc.
It was a really good start for me. A perfect high. Not too mention... the lake was beautiful. I forgot to take a picture, but I will soon!
This morning was really great. It seemed like it lasted forever... but I guess the first day of these sorts of things always do. It's like you are showing up for a huge race or something... but really everyone is just out there to run. There was music, 600 people (there are like 25 pace groups), a local running store (RunOn!) was giving away sample of all sorts of stuff... and that was just before the run. We did our little beginner run... but I didn't feel dumb at all. The marathoners cheered for us when they passed us. Our pace leaders were all people who did the beginner program last year (and have run halfs since then). It was very encouraging. I made a fast friend and we ran together. After the run was over, there were people handing out popsicles and wet rags, drawings for gift cards, etc.
It was a really good start for me. A perfect high. Not too mention... the lake was beautiful. I forgot to take a picture, but I will soon!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Running Starts Tomorrow
Image via WikipediaSo here's to keeping me accountable. For the next 21 days I'm going to wake up at 6:30 and walk/run.
It won't be a strenuous work out, but I'm going to get
into the habit now before school starts and the runs get longer. If I don't skip any of the next 21 days I'm going to buy myself a new pair of running shoes... I figure it's fairly necessary since I can't remember the last time I bought new ones.
Oh and my goal... by the end of the class I'm going to run for an hour straight! In the spring, pending no *bumps* in the road, I'll take the half marathon class.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
In 5 days...
In a few days 5 days, William and I will have our 8 month "anniversary". We aren't really keeping track of months in terms of celebrating... but I was updating my calendar and couldn't help but notice the date coming up. I can't believe it's been that long already.
Back to School
I've always loved the beginning of school! I absolutely LOVE school supplies and this year I get to take part in the August stocking up ritual again!
I recently went to Office Depot and picked up a lesson planning book and a record book (so I know who comes to therapy on which days). It was fun picking out supplies. William was thoroughly annoyed with my pickiness about the books... and at one point said "Is there even a difference?" Whoops!
In addition to planning tools and bulletin boards... I'll also be stocking my room for therapy. I don't know what's in my room currently, but next week I'll visit my classroom and take an inventory. In the meantime I've been making a few lists of my favorite items!
I think from here on out, I will be thrilled to receive Super Duper or Lakeshore products as personal gifts! I love pretty much everything from both stores... too bad they are so darn expensive! If you want to help, here are my wish lists! Hint hint!
Favorite Super Duper Items (wish list here):
I recently went to Office Depot and picked up a lesson planning book and a record book (so I know who comes to therapy on which days). It was fun picking out supplies. William was thoroughly annoyed with my pickiness about the books... and at one point said "Is there even a difference?" Whoops!
I think from here on out, I will be thrilled to receive Super Duper or Lakeshore products as personal gifts! I love pretty much everything from both stores... too bad they are so darn expensive! If you want to help, here are my wish lists! Hint hint!
Favorite Super Duper Items (wish list here):
Favorite Lakeshore Items (wish list here):
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