My interview went really well!! I should find out by next Friday if I'm in or if I'm still on the waitlist. It was a crazy day though...I'm definitely not used to hopping on planes and flying places in one day. I was really surprised with myself because about an hour before my interview I started getting nervous but by the time my interview started, I wasn't nervous at all!! I know what to expect in the interviews now and there weren't any big surprises as far as questions go. I did mess up one question (Tell me about a recent time you've set a goal for yourself and you've achieved that goal). I started talking about training for a marathon and then realized I haven't completed that goal yet so I kind of laughed it off and said "well, let me tell you about a goal I've actually achieved. I'm just so excited about running a marathon that I like to talk about it a lot." and then I started talking about a goal that I've completed. So, all in all, a good interview. But I don't want to think about it too much b/c then I'll get excited about possibly going to school there.
What wasn't good yesterday was my eating. I'm blaming it on waking up at 4am. It's like I couldn't eat enough food yesterday. But I'm back on track today and back to eating well. I did have a NSV yesterday...since I was gone for my interview all day, I didn't have time to workout or run but yesterday when I got to the subway stop closest to my house, instead of taking the shuttle, I walked! Way to go me! So I still got some activity in yesterday even if my eating was a bit off. And I got my chapters read for class on Thursday while I was travelling so I feel prepared.
Well tomorrow morning I have blood tests and a physical here at work (we can have one free blood work and physical screening a year). I haven't had my cholesterol tested in about 10 years (and considering my family history, that's not good!) so I'm looking forward to seeing what those numbers are. Alright, I'm off...I'll catch up with you lovely ladies later!!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Weekend Report
So my weekend was good. Friday I went to the eye doctor (went really well...my eyes have gotten better so my prescription for contacts and glasses changed), ran a bunch of errands, and then went to the psychiatrist where I was extremely disappointed. Just not a personality match, I didn't think his office was professional at all (as just one example, when I went to pay I asked the receptionist how much my co-pay was and she said "oh, there usually about $15." Ooookay, do you not know how much my co-pay is?), and I wasn't impressed with his demeanor and the questions he asked. We went on a bike ride Friday afternoon and I'm so glad we did since it rained all day Saturday and yesterday was pretty cold. We went to see "21" yesterday--good movie but the book is better. Speaking of books, I picked up some new books at the library this weekend and have started reading "Remember Me?" by Sophie Kinsella. I love her books! I can't wait to finish reading this book!!
Eating this weekend was okay. We ate a lot which I hate (mental note: I need to talk to Stephen about this...we've been spending too much money and calories eating out the last month or so). I didn't keep track of my calories but I was good about stopping when I was full and trying to get in my veggies and fruit. I've started taking pictures of my meals just to show you all...I'm thinking I might do this for a week or so just as a way to shake up the usual posts.
Well, I'm off to go on my lunchtime run. I'll be gone to Boston tomorrow for a school interview (I'm leaving my house at 4:45 AM...mind you, leaving at that time...I'll have to be up at least 45 minutes before then) but I'll be back on Wednesday with a post. Wish me luck for my interview!!
Eating this weekend was okay. We ate a lot which I hate (mental note: I need to talk to Stephen about this...we've been spending too much money and calories eating out the last month or so). I didn't keep track of my calories but I was good about stopping when I was full and trying to get in my veggies and fruit. I've started taking pictures of my meals just to show you all...I'm thinking I might do this for a week or so just as a way to shake up the usual posts.
Well, I'm off to go on my lunchtime run. I'll be gone to Boston tomorrow for a school interview (I'm leaving my house at 4:45 AM...mind you, leaving at that time...I'll have to be up at least 45 minutes before then) but I'll be back on Wednesday with a post. Wish me luck for my interview!!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Weigh In Friday
Today's Weight: 178.8
3/28 Weight: 178.6
Only a gain of .2 lbs while being on vacation...I'll take it!!
Just a quick note since I'm rushing out the door to head to the eye doctor. I actually had class last night! I think it'll be a good class. We have an interesting project to do that's worth 50% of our grade but I'm excited about doing it (yes, I'm a nerd, I know). Stephen informed me last night at 10:30 that he was working from home today. Sigh, I was really looking forward to having some quiet time and doing what I wanted to do when I wanted to do it and having the computer when I wanted it. I just need some alone time, you know. But anyways, it's going to be pretty nice outside today so we might do a bike ride or walk later this afternoon. But now I'm headed off to the eye doctor where I will have to take out and put in my contacts about 15 times before I leave. And then I have my first appointment with the therapist around lunch.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
3/28 Weight: 178.6
Only a gain of .2 lbs while being on vacation...I'll take it!!
Just a quick note since I'm rushing out the door to head to the eye doctor. I actually had class last night! I think it'll be a good class. We have an interesting project to do that's worth 50% of our grade but I'm excited about doing it (yes, I'm a nerd, I know). Stephen informed me last night at 10:30 that he was working from home today. Sigh, I was really looking forward to having some quiet time and doing what I wanted to do when I wanted to do it and having the computer when I wanted it. I just need some alone time, you know. But anyways, it's going to be pretty nice outside today so we might do a bike ride or walk later this afternoon. But now I'm headed off to the eye doctor where I will have to take out and put in my contacts about 15 times before I leave. And then I have my first appointment with the therapist around lunch.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
So glad it's Thursday!!
I could get used to weeks like this...yesterday was my Monday and today's my Friday! If only I didn't have actual work to get done. :(
I forgot to mention yesterday that I have another school interview next week. It's at one of the schools I was waitlisted at so it means I'm being considered for an open spot! I'm excited but stressed out about trying to get prepared. I literally do not remember very much about this school so I'll have to do a bunch of research before I go.
Also forgot to mention yesterday (hmm, let's see...what did I write about yesterday?) that last Wednesday, I ran the entire 5.5 miles course I've been doing lately! I was so excited! It was a goal of mine for March and I hit it 2 days late but I'm not complaining! Awesomeness! Now for April I want to run 7 miles. I'm about 90% sure I'm going to do a half-marathon in November but with the knee problems I sometimes have, I'll have to slowly build up my mileage.
Last night I went to my class and the scheduled night had changed. When I signed up for these classes one was on Wednesday and one was on Thursday. Well, the one for Wednesday changed to Thursday and obviously, I can't be in two places at once. But no one notified me of the day change so I showed up last night and eventually with the help of three staff people, figured out what happened. I was a little ticked that no one notified me but the staff people were so apologetic and nice about it that I couldn't be mad. So I called today and dropped one of the classes. It's actually okay with me b/c now that my workload has picked up, I don't have the time at work to devote to studying so just being in one class will be a lot better for my stress level. Although I wish the class was on Wednesday since new episodes of "The Office" are back on starting tonight! I'll just have to watch it tomorrow!!
I forgot to mention yesterday that I have another school interview next week. It's at one of the schools I was waitlisted at so it means I'm being considered for an open spot! I'm excited but stressed out about trying to get prepared. I literally do not remember very much about this school so I'll have to do a bunch of research before I go.
Also forgot to mention yesterday (hmm, let's see...what did I write about yesterday?) that last Wednesday, I ran the entire 5.5 miles course I've been doing lately! I was so excited! It was a goal of mine for March and I hit it 2 days late but I'm not complaining! Awesomeness! Now for April I want to run 7 miles. I'm about 90% sure I'm going to do a half-marathon in November but with the knee problems I sometimes have, I'll have to slowly build up my mileage.
Last night I went to my class and the scheduled night had changed. When I signed up for these classes one was on Wednesday and one was on Thursday. Well, the one for Wednesday changed to Thursday and obviously, I can't be in two places at once. But no one notified me of the day change so I showed up last night and eventually with the help of three staff people, figured out what happened. I was a little ticked that no one notified me but the staff people were so apologetic and nice about it that I couldn't be mad. So I called today and dropped one of the classes. It's actually okay with me b/c now that my workload has picked up, I don't have the time at work to devote to studying so just being in one class will be a lot better for my stress level. Although I wish the class was on Wednesday since new episodes of "The Office" are back on starting tonight! I'll just have to watch it tomorrow!!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
My 100th post!
Hey, it's my 100th post! That's cool. I read a lot of blogs for several months before I had the courage to start my own and now look at me...100 posts later!
Alright, well, the ski trip was excellent! Thursday we got in to Denver, stopped at Wal-Mart and got groceries/necessities, then headed out to Keystone. On the way to Keystone, on I-70, there's about a 6 miles long tunnel that goes through several mountains and somewhere in the middle of the tunnel is actually where you cross the continental divide. But anyways, on our way out to Keystone, there was a horrible accident(s) inside the tunnel. We were about 1/2 a mile from the tunnel when traffic just stopped. We sat in the car for an hour and a half! We finally broke out the laptop and watched CSI while we were waiting. Eventually, Stephen called his mom and had her look up alternate directions to Keystone. Once we had those, we turned around in the median, and ended up in Keystone 20 minutes later. But not too big of a deal, although we did eat an entire vegetable tray while we were waiting in traffice...we were hungry and hadn't had supper yet.
Friday we got up, got our skis (worst ski rental experience of my life!!), and Stephen went to his ski school and I went skiing on my own. At lunch, Stephen decided that ski school was a waste of time and he and I went skiing the rest of the day. I had to show him a few things but he really got the hang of skiing! He did really, really well! Friday night Stephen's mom and friend came in from South Dakota. Stephen and I fixed Chicken Noodle Soup for dinner and we just hung out, talked, and sat in the hot tub.
Saturday Stephen and I went skiing. By the end of the day we were doing the blue courses (medium difficulty) and Stephen was doing great! (He wanted to do a black--the hardest courses--but I refused to go along.) Then Saturday night we made Sun Dried Tomato Burgers, Rosemary Potatoes, and Green Beans and watched basketball.
Sunday we went to Breckenridge (a bigger ski resort that's only 15 minutes from Keystone) and looked at the shops and walked around. Monday we went to Golden to tour the Coors Brewery and Black Hawk to do some gambling (where I lost money and Stephen won some). Then we went back to the condo, packed and watched Kansas win the national championship!!
Yesterday we flew back and got home around 11 pm last night. I was super efficient at unpacking and had showered and was in bed by midnight. It was super hard waking up to come to work today but I have class tonight and I have Friday off for a couple of health-type appointments.
Overall, our trip was good. We spent less money than we'd budgeted (excellent!) and had fun. But it feels good to be back to my routine of running and healthier eating. We did eat pretty healthy on the trip since most meals we made ourselves but I still didn't eat the amount of fruits and veggies that I normally do.
I've got to go do some more prep work for my class tonight!
Alright, well, the ski trip was excellent! Thursday we got in to Denver, stopped at Wal-Mart and got groceries/necessities, then headed out to Keystone. On the way to Keystone, on I-70, there's about a 6 miles long tunnel that goes through several mountains and somewhere in the middle of the tunnel is actually where you cross the continental divide. But anyways, on our way out to Keystone, there was a horrible accident(s) inside the tunnel. We were about 1/2 a mile from the tunnel when traffic just stopped. We sat in the car for an hour and a half! We finally broke out the laptop and watched CSI while we were waiting. Eventually, Stephen called his mom and had her look up alternate directions to Keystone. Once we had those, we turned around in the median, and ended up in Keystone 20 minutes later. But not too big of a deal, although we did eat an entire vegetable tray while we were waiting in traffice...we were hungry and hadn't had supper yet.
Friday we got up, got our skis (worst ski rental experience of my life!!), and Stephen went to his ski school and I went skiing on my own. At lunch, Stephen decided that ski school was a waste of time and he and I went skiing the rest of the day. I had to show him a few things but he really got the hang of skiing! He did really, really well! Friday night Stephen's mom and friend came in from South Dakota. Stephen and I fixed Chicken Noodle Soup for dinner and we just hung out, talked, and sat in the hot tub.
Saturday Stephen and I went skiing. By the end of the day we were doing the blue courses (medium difficulty) and Stephen was doing great! (He wanted to do a black--the hardest courses--but I refused to go along.) Then Saturday night we made Sun Dried Tomato Burgers, Rosemary Potatoes, and Green Beans and watched basketball.
Sunday we went to Breckenridge (a bigger ski resort that's only 15 minutes from Keystone) and looked at the shops and walked around. Monday we went to Golden to tour the Coors Brewery and Black Hawk to do some gambling (where I lost money and Stephen won some). Then we went back to the condo, packed and watched Kansas win the national championship!!
Yesterday we flew back and got home around 11 pm last night. I was super efficient at unpacking and had showered and was in bed by midnight. It was super hard waking up to come to work today but I have class tonight and I have Friday off for a couple of health-type appointments.
Overall, our trip was good. We spent less money than we'd budgeted (excellent!) and had fun. But it feels good to be back to my routine of running and healthier eating. We did eat pretty healthy on the trip since most meals we made ourselves but I still didn't eat the amount of fruits and veggies that I normally do.
I've got to go do some more prep work for my class tonight!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Wednesday Randomness
Tomorrow we leave to go skiing!! I'm so excited!! It didn't really hit me until this morning on the way to work and now I can't wait! I have to laundry and pack tonight but it's going to be fun (well, not the laundry and packing but the skiing and hanging out)!
No run for me yesterday at lunch. By the time I realized the sky had cleared up, I was in the midst of working on another project and didn't want to ruin the working mojo I had going. But I am going today!! The sun's out and shining and the temp is supposed to be close to 60 degrees. Plus I want to see the famous DC cherry blossoms before they all disappear!
My eating the last couple of days has not been good. I think it was the cold, dreary, rainy weather because today when the sun is shining, I can't imagine not eating healthy! So weird. I have decided for this trip that I'm not counting calories but will focus on eating only when I'm hungry and eating healthy like I usually do. We'll have a birthday cake for Stephen's brother but it's an angel food cake so much healthier than the traditional birthday cake. Stephen and I are on different flights tomorrow (he used some frequent flyer miles to get his ticket free) so I'll bring my own lunch and snacks, instead of relying on the airport (plus it's much cheaper!). I've got almost a 3 hour layover in Minneapolis so I plan on walking a lot in the airport (Minneapolis has a great mall/stores in their airport).
Sorry this post has been all over the place. I'll see you next Wednesday! Have a great week everyone!
No run for me yesterday at lunch. By the time I realized the sky had cleared up, I was in the midst of working on another project and didn't want to ruin the working mojo I had going. But I am going today!! The sun's out and shining and the temp is supposed to be close to 60 degrees. Plus I want to see the famous DC cherry blossoms before they all disappear!
My eating the last couple of days has not been good. I think it was the cold, dreary, rainy weather because today when the sun is shining, I can't imagine not eating healthy! So weird. I have decided for this trip that I'm not counting calories but will focus on eating only when I'm hungry and eating healthy like I usually do. We'll have a birthday cake for Stephen's brother but it's an angel food cake so much healthier than the traditional birthday cake. Stephen and I are on different flights tomorrow (he used some frequent flyer miles to get his ticket free) so I'll bring my own lunch and snacks, instead of relying on the airport (plus it's much cheaper!). I've got almost a 3 hour layover in Minneapolis so I plan on walking a lot in the airport (Minneapolis has a great mall/stores in their airport).
Sorry this post has been all over the place. I'll see you next Wednesday! Have a great week everyone!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
My Inner Cookie Monster Rears Her Head and April Goals
Well, stupid rain yesterday didn't let me go for a run at lunch and doesn't look like it's going to let me today either. My eating is so much better when I'm exercising and working out. I've had this attack of the cookie/carb monster the last couple of days and I just ate about 10 Girl Scout cookies instead of fruit for my morning snack. I have not wanted to count my calories at all yesterday or today which isn't really like me...but I just made myself write down what I've eaten so far. Eating wise, I just feel a bit off track like I've already acquired a "vacation" mentality even though I'm not leaving for two more days. It's so weird how sometimes it's harder than other times to make myself eat right and exercise...weight loss is such a mental thing!! Part of it is the fact I've given myself 2000 calories a day. For whatever reason those extra 200 calories make me think I can eat so much more food. For now, I'm going back down to 1800 calories/day. Mentally, that's where I feel like I should be.
I went to the dentist yesterday and it was okay. I haven't been in about 3 years (gross, I know but I didn't have dental insurance until January) so the hygienist cleaned my teeth and I have to go back in a few weeks so she can clean them again. But she did say that for not having been to the dentist in a few years, my teeth don't look too bad. They did a bunch of x-rays and I have a cavity up above a filling so they'll have to take out the old filling and try to refill the tooth...when they do that, my tooth will be most filling so they may have to crown the tooth. My biggest pet peeve about the dentist is when the hygienist is cleaning your teeth with the water sprayer thing and you get water all over your face...I hate that!!
Got in to work at 7 again this morning and already have one part of one project done and will meet to discuss it later (just to verify that I'm on the right track). I'm leaving early today to get a pedicure (reward for putting in 20 miles of running last week) and a bikini wax (gotta get ready for the hot tub at the ski resort).
Alright so time for some April goals:
1) Follow budget! Buying a lot of new clothes has got to stop! Remember grad school and paying off debt.
2) Eat, on average, 1800 calories a day
3) Workout/run 22 times
I went to the dentist yesterday and it was okay. I haven't been in about 3 years (gross, I know but I didn't have dental insurance until January) so the hygienist cleaned my teeth and I have to go back in a few weeks so she can clean them again. But she did say that for not having been to the dentist in a few years, my teeth don't look too bad. They did a bunch of x-rays and I have a cavity up above a filling so they'll have to take out the old filling and try to refill the tooth...when they do that, my tooth will be most filling so they may have to crown the tooth. My biggest pet peeve about the dentist is when the hygienist is cleaning your teeth with the water sprayer thing and you get water all over your face...I hate that!!
Got in to work at 7 again this morning and already have one part of one project done and will meet to discuss it later (just to verify that I'm on the right track). I'm leaving early today to get a pedicure (reward for putting in 20 miles of running last week) and a bikini wax (gotta get ready for the hot tub at the ski resort).
Alright so time for some April goals:
1) Follow budget! Buying a lot of new clothes has got to stop! Remember grad school and paying off debt.
2) Eat, on average, 1800 calories a day
3) Workout/run 22 times
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