Life's Been Good

Ch-ch-changes

Change is exciting.  At least for this Air Force brat it is.

C & I had an impromptu personal training session the other day and I'm stoked about this new total body strength training program he set us up with.  I'm now a true believer that even one session with a trainer can be beneficial.  It was with the head personal trainer dude at our facility and was on his own time, so I didn't have to pay anything.  Yay!  He was super nice about it and just really loves helping people so we're going to get him a gift certificate.  I was getting bored with doing the weight machines, so I'm excited about this new workout.

My ankle still hurts (it's been almost 2 weeks now) so I decided not to run yesterday or do any physical activity this weekend.  I hope that helps, but I seriously doubt it.  I think I'll push through until the 5k race and then go to the doctor if it still hurts.

I contacted a friend of ours to see about him putting in laminate floors for us.  I think he'll probably come out this week to take measurements and talk about what is best for us.  Can't wait!

There's 1 other definite change and another possible change that I can't yet talk about.  Bummer.  Then why bring it up, right?  I know, I know, I'm terrible.

I've been brainstorming about our house and what we can do to fix it up.  Of course I am.  I'm always doing that.  Must be the scent of spring.  I'd like to knock out our closet to open up the room a little more, then move our current dresser & armoir to the guest room, and then install an Ikea closet system along one wall like this one:

Seems doable.  Laying tile in the kitchen, laundry room, & bathroom is on our list for summer projects too.  We shall see. 

Okay, enough scooter pootin' around...on to my thesis edits!!

Feeling Productive

I'm sure you're all tired of reading about it, but it's a major part of my life.  I'm making major progress on my thesis.  Really, all it is is baby steps, but the baby steps are huge to me right now.  And right now, I'm seeing the light at the end of the thesis tunnel.

C had an Open House to work today, so I got the house to myself from 7:00 this morning and he'll probably be back in an hour.  In that time I was able to complete my sixth Methods edit.  A major feat considering most of what I had to edit was my "Data Analysis" section.  You want me to explain my data analysis to you??  Can you please give me an easier task?  How about describe what the squirrels look like?  I can do that. 

I am happy because I can know focus on doing fun things today like hanging out with C when he gets home.  Going to dinner with my fam.  Going to see Harry Potter at the University Center ($2 entry w/ free popcorn & drink).  I had a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch--always makes me happy.  I'm happy I've been successful with my 5k training.  I'm happy I'm lifting weights on my off days.  I've apparently gotten to a running length where I see differences in the fit of my clothes and on the scale.  Yay!

It has been a good day.  Tomorrow I will spend the afternoon (& evening maybe) at the library to complete my fifth Results edit.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Grey's Anatomy

I am a die-hard Grey's Anatomy fan.  I've never missed an episode.  There are several reasons for my love, one of which is they introduce me to music to which I otherwise might not be introduced.  My current favorite:  Mumford & Sons.  My wonderful husband just burned me a cd of theirs.  Love it!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

How we celebrate at our household:  C plays World of Warcraft and me?  Well, I'm working on my thesis.  Right?  Right after this post.  I need to take a look at the thesis guidelines & formatting requirements.  Probably should've done that first thing, but whatever--I like a challenge.


I spent part of last Saturday at the library working on my Methods section.  Actually got a fair amount completed.  I had to because: 1. I have a meeting with my advisor tomorrow and 2. I'm to submit a "final" draft of my thesis to my advisor by March 7th if I want to graduate this semester.

As I sat there in the library checking Facebook for the umpteenth time sitting open in a window right next to my draft, I realized I needed to nix that distraction.  So guess what?  I deactivated my account.  YESIREEBOB I surely did!  I may reactivate once this whole thesis thing is over unless I find I like my life better without it.  So far I haven't missed anything except posting status updates and checking others' statuses and pictures when really bored.  That came out wrong.  Correction:  I miss having something to mess with on my phone when I'm bored.

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I'm turning into a geek

First my husband gets me into Battlestar Galactica then he gets me to work my Hunter up to Level 40 in World of Warcraft.

He had no idea what a catch he was marrying.

World's First Stuntman

No Facebook for a while

Because C & I skipped out on the parties to sit at home and be miserable with colds.  It's gone to my ears so hopefully I can come through without having to go to the doctor because of an ear infection.  I imagine they're interrelated (colds & ear infections) but I really have no idea.

In case you're wondering, I'm staying off Facebook because of the inevitable Super Bowl comments.  It's like rubbing salt into a wound.

It wasn't all bad though.  We got through a bunch of Battlestar Galactica episodes.  I've officially become a fan.  Starbuck just "died"--I put it in quotes because I don't believe it--we have yet to see who the Final Five are, and I'm about to go crazy with the suspense. 

P.S.  I wish my dogs were cylons so they could live forever.

High Cholesterol Be Gone!

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