The Haircut

It's been LONG over due, so I went for a haircut. I took off 4 inches (or a little more). Don't worry there is plenty left. The hair place is right next to the laundry mat which made easy to go while the cloths were washing. I was glad to have something more amusing to do then watch my cloths spin in the washer.

Anyway not only was it obvious that I got my haircut because allot was cut off, but Pat knew that's where I was going. I made it back just as the cloths were done washing. It could not have been timed better! As we were throwing the cloths into the dryer I asked Pat what he thought.

'About what?' was his reply.

'are you kidding' I asked to which he gave me a confused look, followed by it dawning on him exactly what I was asking.

'It look s nice' Seriously Pat? I know if I had waited you would have given me your opinion. But what's with the cluelessness? Though I'm glad you like the cut.

At least he was slightly vindicated. As he left to take the hang-to-dry cloths home. I asked that he not take very long as he is bringing me food on his way back. Because it appeared that he had not heard/was not paying attention I asked him to repeat what I said.

With a laugh he repeated it verbatim*. Don't you worry I'll get him next time.

*For the reccord I actully spelled verbetim correctly with out spellcheck, Go me!

Today's steps;

Best Laid Plans

Today was one of the few days Purdue is on TV (football). I had the whole day planned out so I could get everything done not only before the game was finished but to also leave nothing to do on Sunday (It is supposed to be nice tomorrow).

I had the laundry all sorted and ready to go when Pat veto'd my getting laundry done on a Saturday. Oh the Horror, laundry on a Saturday!

Skipping the laundry, I went to the Gym and got a great workout in. After a quick shower I was off to STS to get my oil changed. Apparently everyone else in Somerset had the same plans and had came in just before me, their was a 1 ½ hour wait. Needless to say I skipped the oil change and went to tacobell for lunch. (It's going to be a junk food day, I LOVE junk food!).

After that I went to the bank, I still had hopes for the rest of my list. I'm not sure why as it took all morning to get 2 things crossed off my list. I was determined to get the final 2 erronds crossed off my list, leaving enough time to cook Junk food before the game.

My next stop was Petsmart where I was supposed to pick up a new water bottle for the girls. The old one leaks a lot, though it is worse when it is less then half full. I wanted to replace it for when we went on trips and had to leave them for 4 days. I just don't want to take the chance they will get wet when we are not home to dry them (chinchilla's can not get wet). Anyway I found a neat flip top bottle that I figured would be easy to clean. I picked up a few other odds and ends before running to my favorite grocery store, Wegman's. Someday I will write a whole post on the goodness that is Wegman's.

Unfortunitly all the pizza dough was frozen (not that it stopped me from stocking up). I was worried that I would have less junk food to eat while watching the game.

With all of the errands done I set out on making a very unhealthy yet delishous array of foods to eat whaile watching Purdue beat Noterdame. I started thawing the Pizza, Brownie bites were in the oven and Pat picked up NJ's best wings (actully their only good wings) from Chicken Holiday.

I sat down with my bottle of wine and very much enjoyed the first half. It's a pity my team left the stadium after the first half. Purdue lost the second half, Miserably, it was devistating to watch. They just couldn't prevent Notrdame from scoring and to make it worse they coulddn't get anyware near the end-zone. If they don't get better I'll not beable to watch them play very often on tv. And when I do it will be the same or worse then the game yesterday.

Oh and now I get to be on the recieving end of the 'my team killed your team' phone call on Monday. Sigh.

Today's steps;

Seriously?

I went to the happy hour and it was fun. I do wonder why I had to get a plastic cup when every one else got glass cups. Apparently bars don't trust people that drink non alcholic beverages with glass. Seriously I may stay too sober to hold onto a glass and I will break it. hrm.

After getting home and cooking dinner the gym was closed. I had to get my steps by walking around the neighborhood in the dark. Not my favorite activity. Pat of course hates the idea but he couldn't come (he was working in the rain all day, wild horses could not get him outside). Not that he did not voice his displeasure before I left. Obviously he was not that worried as he was asleep when I got home.

On the last walk I was hit on by some guy riding around the neighborhood, but I was hoping for an uneventful walk. Alas something about the nighttime brings out the strange men. (at least they were not hitting on me). This time they just added me into the conversation. He apparently had a great day and wanted to let me know. I'm not sure why. I will talk to anyone during the day, but if I don't know you leave me alone after dark. Well, ok not everyone, if you are male leave me alone. I want nothing to do with you. Of course Pat's warning/worry didn't leave me in a trusting mood.

Today's steps; 10767

To go or not to go

Friday is Happy hour at work. If I go I will miss the gym, If i miss the gym It will be very hard/annoying to get my 10000 steps. I am determined to get the steps every day this month and it is way too late in the month to fail. On the other hand they don't do happy hours often and it would be fun to go.

We shall see.

Today's steps; 14484

I'm Sorry

I don't know why but I have managed to be late again. I actually went shopping months previous and couldn't find something that I thought Angela would like. So I procrastinated. I love shopping for baby cloths, but I like very babyish cloths and I'm pretty sure Angela will not.

Today I finally went back out and found an outfit that I'm pretty sure you couldn't have a problem with. It's cute but sporty, and it has a tribute to dad (Zach's dad) on it. I hope you like it. I even passed up a cute 'work out outfit' because it had bear ears on the hood.

I feel bad, It's a pattern. I wanted to get you something awesome for your wedding too. And I did, I was so excited to find it. It would have came in very handy too, if I hadn't left it behind. You see Pat isn't good at finding things, it's just not one of his strong points. As we have been together he has become better at not loosing stuff, he says that I am good enough for the both of us. I am very adept at loosing things so that neither of us can find it. Not that the gift was lost I knew exactly where it was, I just could not convey it's position to Pat.

As you already know the perfect gift became useless in it's tardiness. I thought about mailing it to your hotel on your honeymoon, but I really didn't want to be the psycho family member to contact you on your honeymoon. Really, I just couldn't go there.

I suppose it can be a story you can ponder over when your 90. Remember your sister got us those useless maps for our wedding? How funny!!

Any way I plan on being better. I have a few years to practice before Zach will remember his Aunt Sarah sent him his birthday gift (months) late. I'll take this time to prepair a plan to get him his birthday gifts on time. Though if I am late maybe you could put a positive spin on it, like telling him he gets an extra day to celebrate his birthday, you never know he just may go for it.

Today's steps; 15825

The Motivator

For months I have been going to they gym every day. Lately the motivation has been waning a little. Switching up the workout Sunday helped but did not cure my issues. Today at the Gym one of the regulars who had taken a hiatus (walking outside instead) came back. She has lost a total of 50 lbs so far. She plans to loose another 10 by her birthday (Thanksgiving).

One reason she is so motivating is her weight loss. Much more motivating however is her happy/motivated personality. She is genuinely happy to be working out every day! She realizes that it was working out and eating better that got her as far as she has come and will get her to her final goal. Being happy with the fitness that she has and striving for her fitness goals makes me motivated to reach my own.

I am running 45 minutes every night and I'm slowly getting faster and feeling better. starting next month I will do the elliptical and weights every other night. After all I want to be in shape at the beginning of the ski season. And I'm definitely on the correct path.

Today's steps; 13916

Foiled

This month I decided to get the 10000 recommended steps per day, every day. It is going great. There were only a few days that it was hard to do. today was one of them. I got home late after going grocery shopping and was in no mood for the gym. But I sucked it up and wet to the gym for my 10000 steps. I was on a different treadmill then normal today (I'm a creature of habit) and noticed a new sign.

The Gym is closed 9/30 (as well as 7 more days coming up). To make it worse it's a weekday. During the week I get 3000-4000 steps until I get home and can make it to the gym.

The last day of my 10000 step month will be a struggle. I will likely have to walk at lunch as it will be too dark out when I get home.

Today's steps; 10273

The day of cleaning

My workout today started horribly. For some reason when I got to the gym was exhausted. I couldn't even bring myself to run so I wormed up for 15 minutes, walking. Then I hit the machines for a change of pace. After I got good and worked out I hit the elliptical for 45 minutes for some reason once I got all wormed up the cardio felt great! I guess it was better that I was too tired to run I got a better workout in.

After the workout I moved on with my day to get the cleaning done.

Today I tossed out the old carpet. I was very happy to get rid of it. The chinchilla dust is apparently so thin that it actually got under the carpet. I spent a good portion of my morning sweeping and cleaning the floor, then rewashing a few more times for good measure. After I put down the new linoleum I cleaned the heck out of the girls cage. I scrubbed every inch of the cage. Then I hit the Kitchen It actually was not all that dirty (except for the floor). It felt good nun the less.

The bane of my weekend was the bathroom drain. it is extremely slow. I hit it with Drano twice and still it's slow. I'll have to call the front desk and let them deal with it.

*****Update- I'm not sure why it took so long but it worked fine this morning! the morning after*****

Today's steps; 15676

Tales of Home Depot

I finally made it to Home Depot. Our vacuum broke a few WEEKS ago and I needed to either replace it or get new flooring for under the girls cage. I tried to give Pat an option, he wanted a say. However he did not want to tell me what he wanted (I'm not a mind reader). Every time I asked he replied 'I'll let you know.'

So sick of the mess that was accumulating under the cage, I made up his mind for him.

I chose to get floor that could be easily swept and washed. I went to Home Depot for either a thick plastic mat or a linoleum floor. They must have been busy because I had to wait a while. As I was waiting an employee came over with another customer. (I was standing by the counter hoping someone would come over). He took a break from helping the other lady to ask me if I was waiting for help. Are you kidding me? Why else would I stand by the counter? I replied that indeed I was waiting for help.

Anyway the plastic mats are all made for offices with carpet. All but one had the evil spikes (which keep the mat in place on the carpet). That one was not wide enough. Unfortunately that was the only thickness it came in. So I asked for a piece of linoleum and he took me over to some pre-cut pieces. 6X8, Perfect!

Pat was happy with his decision too.

Today's steps: 16391

Aunt Squared

Despite my second nephew's reluctance to come and meet the world, he was born today. He weighted in at at 8 lbs. I thought he would be bigger after all that extra cooking. Even Angela accused him of fattening up in her belly as he was so comfortable hanging out in there. He must have enjoyed all the bouncing (caused by the running). I'm glad they finally forced the kid out!

I look forward to meeting him!

Today's steps; 13513