It felt good to get back to gardening this morning. Not sure why but the bug bit me and I started the process. Had to come inside to get a lighter to start the burn pile that was way over due for burning. Now that was a real Marlboro time of the past. Anyway got that done and started to find things to pot up for the sale. About 5 flats of plants ready now and more spotted.
Friday's workout was a good one which included the Express class with new teacher. O K but they will need to get things together as our group was there and waiting for the coach. I bet that is fixed by Monday.
After workout, the MGers had a work day at the Demo. Things are really popping but the temps are unusually high for now, near 80 in the afternoon. I still think that we will get another cold spell but for all is said and done.
Feels good to get back out side gardening, workout really have made many chores seem easy. Of course, not smoking is also great. So glad these changes are being made. The games are getting good and so I will again watch a "few". No workout may get me to doing the home-gym ones.
I think I will give the Top Dog Sales up to Dave. He and his children must have tons going and it is hard to out sell a cute little kids talking plants. They are cute with their own plant booth. Oh well, I will not be last.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
As sure as death, taxes and .......
weeds...
Spring does have it's predictable chores. I did get the tax information completed and turned into the tax man. Really did very little consulting last year.
The weeds are popping up every where. I have not been motivated to do any or very little gardening this year. Not sure if the death of most in the greenhouse or what has me in this place. Usually I am waiting by the door for day light so that I can get out there and get going. List upon list of new areas to plant with new plants to try. I still have little to sell at the plant sale coming up too soon- April 9. Not sure why I am not in the gardening mood yet. Maybe because there is so much to be done. Neglected my place last year for the Demo Garden. Maybe it is the 2 years behind situation.
I did make the workout session yesterday. Did my routine and the class. Kolby has moved on to his new position so we had another trainer. Very good but not Kolby. Several of the exercises were hard for me. Push ups and planks were not the problem but the crunches and ab work is the killer. I will work on this area and get better soon. I just did not feel great but tired and tummy not so good. Rested most of the afternoon.
Yesterday after the workout I was beat. I really wanted to do some gardening shores but could not get going. Today I may do the gardening first then go do the cardio. I am sure the garden chores will provide some good exercise but I do not want to make a habit of skipping workouts and rationalizing.
Happy St. Patty's Day.
Spring does have it's predictable chores. I did get the tax information completed and turned into the tax man. Really did very little consulting last year.
The weeds are popping up every where. I have not been motivated to do any or very little gardening this year. Not sure if the death of most in the greenhouse or what has me in this place. Usually I am waiting by the door for day light so that I can get out there and get going. List upon list of new areas to plant with new plants to try. I still have little to sell at the plant sale coming up too soon- April 9. Not sure why I am not in the gardening mood yet. Maybe because there is so much to be done. Neglected my place last year for the Demo Garden. Maybe it is the 2 years behind situation.
I did make the workout session yesterday. Did my routine and the class. Kolby has moved on to his new position so we had another trainer. Very good but not Kolby. Several of the exercises were hard for me. Push ups and planks were not the problem but the crunches and ab work is the killer. I will work on this area and get better soon. I just did not feel great but tired and tummy not so good. Rested most of the afternoon.
Yesterday after the workout I was beat. I really wanted to do some gardening shores but could not get going. Today I may do the gardening first then go do the cardio. I am sure the garden chores will provide some good exercise but I do not want to make a habit of skipping workouts and rationalizing.
Happy St. Patty's Day.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Let the games begin...
The Tourney Brackets are set with the usual East Coast bias. It is all about the TV ratings as to the seeding of the schools, oh well, just enjoy the games and maybe a little guy will knock off one of those " favorites."
Monday's workout was the usual hard routine and class. Struggled a bit but worked hard and was pleased. I need to work the core much more to make these better. I was able to add a tiny bit to the elliptical, but still far from good on this.
Master Gardener's meeting at 10:00 so had to hurry to make it on time. Enjoyed the meeting and program on "wild hogs". Lunch with a few members was also nice. Plant sale will be very early this year as we need to work around SFA sale, Easter and other activities. This just means that I will not have nearly the amount to sale as usual
As a Non-Smoker for several days now, I have not seen much change. Still the occasional craving that goes away as fast as it appears. My biggest trigger is the break after doing some garden chores.
Today I will go to the dentist and have my teeth cleaned. I think this may be similar to cleaning out my truck.
Better get my Cheerios and blueberries and get out the door. I want to get a good workout today because the games may cause me to cut some of them a little short. Of course, I could watch games while on the treadmill or even do my home remedies . Easy to work the stomach at home if I will just do it.
The Spring forward time change has me a bit confused. Outta here....
Monday's workout was the usual hard routine and class. Struggled a bit but worked hard and was pleased. I need to work the core much more to make these better. I was able to add a tiny bit to the elliptical, but still far from good on this.
Master Gardener's meeting at 10:00 so had to hurry to make it on time. Enjoyed the meeting and program on "wild hogs". Lunch with a few members was also nice. Plant sale will be very early this year as we need to work around SFA sale, Easter and other activities. This just means that I will not have nearly the amount to sale as usual
As a Non-Smoker for several days now, I have not seen much change. Still the occasional craving that goes away as fast as it appears. My biggest trigger is the break after doing some garden chores.
Today I will go to the dentist and have my teeth cleaned. I think this may be similar to cleaning out my truck.
Better get my Cheerios and blueberries and get out the door. I want to get a good workout today because the games may cause me to cut some of them a little short. Of course, I could watch games while on the treadmill or even do my home remedies . Easy to work the stomach at home if I will just do it.
The Spring forward time change has me a bit confused. Outta here....
Saturday, March 12, 2011
NON- SMOKER
No patch, no nicotine, smoke free, ex-smoker finally Non-Smoker.
No patch was no problem as I did not even notice any difference at all. May have slept a little better and there was not the bother of putting on the patch or the rash from past patches. To celebrate, Fran and I will head to Tyler this morning. Brookshire Fresh, a new grocery store has opened. It should be like the ones in Austin we like to shop. I am almost out of fruit, so I know that will be my first stop.
I eat a lot of fruit now. Every day I eat an apple, orange, banana, strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries. Usually it is a combination of several of these. One of these with my Trail Mix makes a good mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack. Berries on the frozen Yogurt continues to be my night time favorite.
Friday at the fitness center calls for my cardio, strength and Express class. Arrived early so most of my workout part was finished prior to class. Class worked on Abs almost the entire time. This is a weakness for me and made class hard. I was not able to complete several of the stations. I know where I need the most work and will focus in this area for a while. I do not like being unable to do the Express exercises.
Several gardening chores were on my "to do" list but did not get done. I was really tired out after the workout. I piddled around a bit but did not get any job scratched off the list. Lunch, ball games and then nap won the battle.
I did get by my friends greenhouse. Travis is going to drop by and needed a few hanging baskets for a project. Got those and enjoyed seeing the flowers. Maybe this will get me going with the gardening.
We will see. Did I tell you, I am a Non-Smoker !
No patch was no problem as I did not even notice any difference at all. May have slept a little better and there was not the bother of putting on the patch or the rash from past patches. To celebrate, Fran and I will head to Tyler this morning. Brookshire Fresh, a new grocery store has opened. It should be like the ones in Austin we like to shop. I am almost out of fruit, so I know that will be my first stop.
I eat a lot of fruit now. Every day I eat an apple, orange, banana, strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries. Usually it is a combination of several of these. One of these with my Trail Mix makes a good mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack. Berries on the frozen Yogurt continues to be my night time favorite.
Friday at the fitness center calls for my cardio, strength and Express class. Arrived early so most of my workout part was finished prior to class. Class worked on Abs almost the entire time. This is a weakness for me and made class hard. I was not able to complete several of the stations. I know where I need the most work and will focus in this area for a while. I do not like being unable to do the Express exercises.
Several gardening chores were on my "to do" list but did not get done. I was really tired out after the workout. I piddled around a bit but did not get any job scratched off the list. Lunch, ball games and then nap won the battle.
I did get by my friends greenhouse. Travis is going to drop by and needed a few hanging baskets for a project. Got those and enjoyed seeing the flowers. Maybe this will get me going with the gardening.
We will see. Did I tell you, I am a Non-Smoker !
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Home remedies..
A meeting that I felt obligated to attend caused me to miss the class portion of my workout session. I really did miss the class and challenges that it creates for me. I did get to the center later and did my usual routine and did it well. It just did not seem the same even with me adding some of the stations that the class usually provides. Some ball games have begun so I knew I would watch them. I set up my home made training stations and tried them out. This can become a good substitute for the real thing. By the way the meeting was a bust as far as I am concerned.
Today is the last day for patches and also the Cessation class. Not sure on the number of classes remaining but I will follow through and complete the course. I know I need all of the support I can get to prevent a relapse. Glad the patch days will be over and I can see how things go nicotine free. The patches are starting to cause a little rash and itchiness for me.
Beautiful days lately but cooler this weekend. Really want to get out and get a few things accomplished in the gardening area.
Tomorrow I can say Non-Smoker using my definition. Finally. Proud of this more than anything.
Thinking about long term goals.....wonder if I could.....
Today is the last day for patches and also the Cessation class. Not sure on the number of classes remaining but I will follow through and complete the course. I know I need all of the support I can get to prevent a relapse. Glad the patch days will be over and I can see how things go nicotine free. The patches are starting to cause a little rash and itchiness for me.
Beautiful days lately but cooler this weekend. Really want to get out and get a few things accomplished in the gardening area.
Tomorrow I can say Non-Smoker using my definition. Finally. Proud of this more than anything.
Thinking about long term goals.....wonder if I could.....
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
But who's counting...
Looking over my Farmer's Almanac calendar, there are lots of things slipping up on me.
0 days until I must get a haircut.
2 days until I am finished with the Patches
6 days until the Madness begins
7 days until the last average frost day and I do not have my tomatoes beds worked
1 month until our Plant Sale and I have zero plants potted up. Yikes !!
Counting in the other direction -
48 days being smoke free
12 weeks or 60 sessions of workouts
Yesterday's workout was good but hard like Mondays always go. I still enjoy the Express class and push hard in each station. I continue to get better and stronger each week. It is really amazing to think back on days prior to beginning workouts.
I will have my annual doctors checkup soon and will see how the changes have improved my health.
After workouts yesterday I needed a test on my smoking resistance. I dropped by friends that are heavy smokers. This always means coffee and chat, both triggers for smoking for me. I did have coffee and we did chat but surprised that there were not any real pulls on me for a smoke. Actually, the smell was not an attraction at all but more of a negative. I am not there yet but this was a very good sign for me. Ready to ditch the patches in a few days and pass another test. Mentally I think I am there, anxious to see if there will be any withdrawals to deal with.
A nice rain this morning and a bit cool to me. Hope to schedule a hair cut around my cardio workout. Also ready to see if I can/will do any exercise at home. I know lots of TV time coming with the games about to begin. Also must get some of the gardening chores started.
Also notice that I am eating a good bit more. Still sticking with mostly fruits and nut type between meal snacks. Hope to gain a little weight but not a belly.
0 days until I must get a haircut.
2 days until I am finished with the Patches
6 days until the Madness begins
7 days until the last average frost day and I do not have my tomatoes beds worked
1 month until our Plant Sale and I have zero plants potted up. Yikes !!
Counting in the other direction -
48 days being smoke free
12 weeks or 60 sessions of workouts
Yesterday's workout was good but hard like Mondays always go. I still enjoy the Express class and push hard in each station. I continue to get better and stronger each week. It is really amazing to think back on days prior to beginning workouts.
I will have my annual doctors checkup soon and will see how the changes have improved my health.
After workouts yesterday I needed a test on my smoking resistance. I dropped by friends that are heavy smokers. This always means coffee and chat, both triggers for smoking for me. I did have coffee and we did chat but surprised that there were not any real pulls on me for a smoke. Actually, the smell was not an attraction at all but more of a negative. I am not there yet but this was a very good sign for me. Ready to ditch the patches in a few days and pass another test. Mentally I think I am there, anxious to see if there will be any withdrawals to deal with.
A nice rain this morning and a bit cool to me. Hope to schedule a hair cut around my cardio workout. Also ready to see if I can/will do any exercise at home. I know lots of TV time coming with the games about to begin. Also must get some of the gardening chores started.
Also notice that I am eating a good bit more. Still sticking with mostly fruits and nut type between meal snacks. Hope to gain a little weight but not a belly.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
March Madness coming soon
These games may be my favorite time of the year for watching sports.
Multiple games on many of these days and nights. I love it when a
small unknown school beats one of the big boys. I can and will watch
way to many games. So this year I am planning to get a little exercise
while watching. I want to set up my own little Express area in the living
room. Will get a yoga mat and stop watch today. I think I have most of
the other things to create the needed home gym area. Fran has a ball,
light weights, a step and a few more items. Planks, push ups, and other
exercises require nothing. At least I will get some activity while
watching the games. This will not substitute for my regular gym time,
but only a bonus.
Smoking went much better yesterday. Only a few more patches and I
will be glad when they are gone and I am nicotine free. I know that I
need to plan for this and that a few tough times are ahead but I have
come too far to fail now. The determined Anything will see me through
the hard times.
Rainy morning today but much needed as we are so low on rain fall for the year. Fire dangers and no burn postings are still in many areas of Texas.
Yesterdays Master Gardener's work day was fun. Good turnout and a good bit of work completed. With warm weather the past few weeks, things are busting out. But don't be fooled another freeze will come. ( I did my 9:00 class so was a little late. )
Since I am going out to shop for a few things I might as well drop by the gym and get in a little cardio. I think this exercise thing is habit forming.
Rainy morning today but much needed as we are so low on rain fall for the year. Fire dangers and no burn postings are still in many areas of Texas.
Yesterdays Master Gardener's work day was fun. Good turnout and a good bit of work completed. With warm weather the past few weeks, things are busting out. But don't be fooled another freeze will come. ( I did my 9:00 class so was a little late. )
Since I am going out to shop for a few things I might as well drop by the gym and get in a little cardio. I think this exercise thing is habit forming.
Schedules
Selection Sunday
March 13
First Four
NEW
March 15-16
Second Round
March 17-18
Third Round
March 19-20
NCAA Sweet 16®
March 24-25
Elite Eight®
March 26-27
Final Four
April 2, 4
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