I am sitting here, in the office, listening to Brandon’s Marathon Podcast episode 48 (great episode for newbie swimmers by the way) thinking about how close we are to Christmas…and how far I am from being ready!
Today is my last day of work, unless there are any emergencies that happen to come up while we are closed. I work in the hazardous waste sector, collecting various waste streams. Mainly automotive (oils, filters, antifreezes), but we collect chemicals and acids as well. The only things we really do not collect are bio-hazard materials, explosives and radioactive materials. So…here is to hoping that everyone has a safe holiday…we my guys can rest and recoup!
Back to Christmas and not being ready for it…
Oh boy…I am hoping that I have gotten some things that the wife will like! She never really gives me a list…so I have to go by memory. One thing that I do know…is that she really loves stockings…and that is most important to her! I know this…and yet…just like every other year…I have done nothing. I might be in trouble once again! I tend to leave everything to the last minute (like most men out there), and do my best under pressure…but I might be in trouble this year. I have a lot of ground to cover…and not much time to get it done! We have something going on every night from now till boxing day…so time is at a premium! I might be going shopping while the family is sleeping! Actually…I think that is the best bet for me! I will be shopping in the middle of the night…with the rest of the male population! Fun times!!
I really do love Christmas!
The one thing that really keeps me going…is the look on my son’s face…and he starts to smile and shake…when he gets excited about something. It is a priceless moment…and something that I will cherish for ever!
Gone for now…but back later…
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
November 16, 2009
Just getting ready to go do some shopping, and hopefully get it all finished! Christmas is coming fast, and I am running out of time.
I am really getting tired of the travel to and from work...but that is another story! It is taking a lot out of me right now. Very early mornings...and late nights trying to get in some family time!! I think after the new year...it is time to figure some things out...
So, I took the day off to get the shopping done...but I can not seem to get away from work. Someone is always calling me...and I am on the laptop trying to get things done! Oh well...such is life.
Tonight...get home from shopping...get in a quick 5K run...then get some dinner and watch a few Christmas movies with the wife!!!
Later all!
I am really getting tired of the travel to and from work...but that is another story! It is taking a lot out of me right now. Very early mornings...and late nights trying to get in some family time!! I think after the new year...it is time to figure some things out...
So, I took the day off to get the shopping done...but I can not seem to get away from work. Someone is always calling me...and I am on the laptop trying to get things done! Oh well...such is life.
Tonight...get home from shopping...get in a quick 5K run...then get some dinner and watch a few Christmas movies with the wife!!!
Later all!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
The 4th Birthday!!
Wow…how time flies!! My son turned 4 yesterday…and it seems like just yesterday that I was holding him for the first time. I am not sure what it is…but I am having a bit of an issue with him getting older. I know that it is inevitable…but he could just slow down a little bit! At this age, they seem to pick things up so fast! We had his party a couple of weeks ago at a gymnastics gym with 16 kids between the ages of 3 – 7 years old. What a handful…but better to have the party there…than at my house! The nice thing was once the party was over…we just got to go home and put our feet up! NO CLEAN UP!! Especially with…16 kids!
Now…the down side of kids growing up…is they pick up things…that we might not find…enjoyable to hear. Just yesterday…my son comes up to me…looks me in the eye…”WAIT FOR IT…WAIT FOR IT” he says…then proceeds to fart. “SWEET!!!” he yells as he runs away giggling and laughing like a hyena! Ugh!!! The wife blamed me for that…and I swear…I had nothing to do with that! I found it funny of course…
The last couple of days have been filled with snow and freezing rain here, so out door training…has not been the easiest! The weather should be turning soon, to rain for the next week or so, so I will be able to get back out into the cold and get some running in.
One last thing…I have not started the Power 90 program yet, but I will be getting going between Christmas and New Years. I think that there is just going to be too much happening before that to devote the time that I need to it to make sure that I succeed with it.
I am out of here for now…
Later…
Now…the down side of kids growing up…is they pick up things…that we might not find…enjoyable to hear. Just yesterday…my son comes up to me…looks me in the eye…”WAIT FOR IT…WAIT FOR IT” he says…then proceeds to fart. “SWEET!!!” he yells as he runs away giggling and laughing like a hyena! Ugh!!! The wife blamed me for that…and I swear…I had nothing to do with that! I found it funny of course…
The last couple of days have been filled with snow and freezing rain here, so out door training…has not been the easiest! The weather should be turning soon, to rain for the next week or so, so I will be able to get back out into the cold and get some running in.
One last thing…I have not started the Power 90 program yet, but I will be getting going between Christmas and New Years. I think that there is just going to be too much happening before that to devote the time that I need to it to make sure that I succeed with it.
I am out of here for now…
Later…
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
No more delays please...
Well…as you can tell here, there have been no weigh ins…and no postings of workouts. We had some family issues that we needed to take care of, and therefore…our start date has been delayed. Not a good thing right? Maybe it was…stay tuned for more information…
So, I weighed in this past Sunday morning…and it is not good. 240+lbs. Yikes. I have gained a few here…and am not really happy with that! It’s ok though…I just need to focus and get down to work here. In the words of that famous Nike catch phrase…JUST DO IT!
So, what is my plan (other than praying for the magic lantern genie to show up and make me magically fit)? The web is full of interesting information, and with this social media now days…there are lots of “Twitter” friends that are always giving support and advice!
As for the training for Triathlon/Marathon, this first week is 4 walk runs and that is all that I need to do. Can I do it?? You bet. I will keep you posted on that!
As well, I also have the Power 90 program with Tony Horton, so I am going to add this to my training see what happens. If you have not heard of this, it is a 90 day program filled with muscle confusion training. Basically it is a boot camp program on DVD that you do at home. There are 3 parts to it, Cardio, Strength and Abs. Do not confuse this with the P90X program, they are both by Tony Horton, but Power 90 was the first one, and is not as tough. First things first…and we will go from there.
I actually started this program years ago, and loved it…but then I think a week or so into it, was when I found out that I had a detached retina…and the training had to stop. Then I got really fat…and this is where we are now. I am tentatively looking at starting this program on this Sunday, but that might get delayed, depending on some information that I get back from Beachbody (they are the company that distributes Power 90, P90X, etc…) I will let you know what happens.
Hmmm…maybe I should work at posting a 90 day challenge for the P90 program and post every day after I work out??? Let me think about that!
And if I can ever figure out how to post some of these recordings that I have been making as a podcast…I will do that as well, at least all the way up to my first Triathlon in June. I am using Podbean, and get it as far as getting loaded into the system…but no farther. Not sure what I am doing wrong though. I might have to break down and ask for assistance from someone that is out there podcasting already (Erin337? Kelownagurl Tris?? Anybody??)
Well, I am gone for now…but will be back once I have more information regarding the Power 90 program as well as letting you now how my first week of running goes. Next blog, I will also give you more information regarding what training program I am following for the triathlon.
Later…
So, I weighed in this past Sunday morning…and it is not good. 240+lbs. Yikes. I have gained a few here…and am not really happy with that! It’s ok though…I just need to focus and get down to work here. In the words of that famous Nike catch phrase…JUST DO IT!
So, what is my plan (other than praying for the magic lantern genie to show up and make me magically fit)? The web is full of interesting information, and with this social media now days…there are lots of “Twitter” friends that are always giving support and advice!
As for the training for Triathlon/Marathon, this first week is 4 walk runs and that is all that I need to do. Can I do it?? You bet. I will keep you posted on that!
As well, I also have the Power 90 program with Tony Horton, so I am going to add this to my training see what happens. If you have not heard of this, it is a 90 day program filled with muscle confusion training. Basically it is a boot camp program on DVD that you do at home. There are 3 parts to it, Cardio, Strength and Abs. Do not confuse this with the P90X program, they are both by Tony Horton, but Power 90 was the first one, and is not as tough. First things first…and we will go from there.
I actually started this program years ago, and loved it…but then I think a week or so into it, was when I found out that I had a detached retina…and the training had to stop. Then I got really fat…and this is where we are now. I am tentatively looking at starting this program on this Sunday, but that might get delayed, depending on some information that I get back from Beachbody (they are the company that distributes Power 90, P90X, etc…) I will let you know what happens.
Hmmm…maybe I should work at posting a 90 day challenge for the P90 program and post every day after I work out??? Let me think about that!
And if I can ever figure out how to post some of these recordings that I have been making as a podcast…I will do that as well, at least all the way up to my first Triathlon in June. I am using Podbean, and get it as far as getting loaded into the system…but no farther. Not sure what I am doing wrong though. I might have to break down and ask for assistance from someone that is out there podcasting already (Erin337? Kelownagurl Tris?? Anybody??)
Well, I am gone for now…but will be back once I have more information regarding the Power 90 program as well as letting you now how my first week of running goes. Next blog, I will also give you more information regarding what training program I am following for the triathlon.
Later…
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