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Chugging Along 10 Jan 07

Ok, I’m starting to get over my Macworld hangover (iPhone and Apple TV! Sigh.) and figured it was time for an update post.

I’m chugging along towards my Runagogo and Fitness goals, and starting to see some good results. I’ve even lost 2 pounds. I try not to get excited about that, because I usually shed 5 pounds in the first week of starting exercise and then plateau for another week or two before losing more. But I’m still undeterred and am feeling really good as a result of the exercise.

I’ve also been able to summon some form of willpower and have been doing well with food as well. It’s really not too hard, all I’m doing is making a conscious effort to eat more whole grains, fruits, veggies and less sugars, bad fats and almost no processed foods. Oh and avoiding the sodium too, since that’s bad for my blood pressure. Any other suggestions on eating right? What works for you? I’ve gotten lots of good feedback already (thanks everyone!), but I’m always up for any more helpful hints.

So far I’ve run/walked a total of 8.3 miles and am well on my way to meeting my 100 mile goal for April 1. If you been thinking of signing up for Runagogo, there’s still time, so go do it! And as a side bonus, you get to use the nifty progress tracker that I whipped up for the site with my super coding skills. See? Is it not nifty? (And yes, I’m a super nerd cause that was a Sluggy Freelance reference. If you don’t know what that is, then you still have a fighting chance at a normal life. Don’t squander it!)

my parent’s exercise room, and last night’s running digs. swanky, no?

Maybe when I’m all trim in a few months, I’ll pose naked with some yarn. Just kidding! Got your attention, didn’t I Violet?

Oh, I also snapped this picture last night, aren’t parents cute?

is it sad that it was only 9:30 and I almost feel asleep too?

Finally, I finished a sock! Now I just have to start the other one. But that won’t be a problem, because I love this yarn! The colors are gorgeous and it’s a dream to knit with. It’s Yarn Pirate Superwash Merino in the colorway Malamute, hand-dyed by the talented Georgia. I love this sock so much, and it fits great!

slip stitch ribbing from Sensational Knitted Socks

Wow, that was an ADD post! I’ll try to cut back on the coffee…but it’s so tasty…

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Wii-licious! 06 Jan 07

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Oh yeah, I have a new love. My little brother just bought himself a Nintendo Wii, along with a copy of Zelda: The Twilight Princess, and I’m smitten. I was over at my parents house and played the Wii for an hour and a half. And I was active the whole time! It’s such an amazing concept for a video game to be interactive like that, and I was blown away. You actually swing the controller to swing your sword in the game. I was giddy like a schoolgirl and my brother took some pictures of me in my nerdy state. It’s a nice change of pace to be able to play a video game and not just sit there like a couch potato. I’m sure I’ll be making a lot more visits to my parents house before school starts… ;)

Hey look, it’s my blog on the Wii!

Speaking of exercise, I’ve been to the gym twice since Thursday now, and have racked up 11.3 miles towards Runagogo. On Thursday night I went at 6PM (never doing that again) and had to use the bike for a bit since all the treadmills were full. I got in 8 miles on the bike and 1 mile on the treadmill. Then I went this morning and did 2.3 miles on the treadmill. It feels really good to exercise, and thanks for all your encouraging comments on the last post! I can’t wait to see the results as I work towards my fitness goals. And now I know why Wendy always has such good blog fodder…those gym people are crazy! I mean, like they need medication crazy. I never knew you could fit so many intense people into one room without the universe imploding. So lots of interesting gym stories to come I’m sure.

There was also sock knitting going on at my parent’s last night, but not by me. It’s my Mom’s first sock, check it out! Not shabby eh? It looks a whole lot better than my first sock. The yarn is Cherry Tree Hill Supersock in Birches. It’s perched on top of the GoKnit pouch I gave her for Christmas, to tide her over until the Garden Shawl is done. I better get cracking though, she keeps leaving comments on here pestering me to knit more ;)

I’ll leave you today with a Saturday Sky picture that I took last week. This is the view from my parent’s street, looking out at the Sandias and the rest of Albuquerque. Lovely view isn’t it? Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

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Christmas Hangover 27 Dec 06

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Blarrrgh. I think I’m finally getting over the hangover from Christmas…there were lots of gifts, tons of food and much lying around. How can that cause a sleepy delirious state for the day after? It also doesn’t help that I have the week off, so I don’t have a whole lot to do other than lay around.

It’s especially difficult not to sleep lots, when my bed looks so awesome with its new bedding! My parents gave me new sheets, an awesome duvet, along with pillows and a very cool fur blanket. My old sheets were falling apart, and I was in much need of some updated stuff that matched my furniture. Isn’t it swank?

I also got a very cool gift from my Brothers and Victoria, Knit Picks Options! I was super excited to get these, as I’ve been hearing so many good things about them. Thanks guys, I love them!

My gifts went over well too. My Dad absolutely loved his socks, he wore them around the house all day. I have a feeling I’ll be replacing them before too long, but that’s a good thing. I gave Mom a few knitterly things, like a tape measure and Go Knit Pouch from Scout’s Swag, but those were just stop gaps since the real gift isn’t quite done yet. That’s right, The Project That Shall Not Be Named is actually A Garden Shawl for my Mom. I wrapped up the unfinished knitting in a gift box, along with a picture of the final product and gave that to her. Might not have been the best idea…now every time I call her she wants to know how much knitting I’ve gotten done. “You need to hurry up and finish!”, she says. It’s still going to be a while, I have around 60 rounds left, but there’s almost 400 stitches in a round now, and I’m not terribly quick at the lace knitting yet.

I’ll take pictures of that today, so it can have a proper unveiling post, but I figured I should spill the details now that Christmas is over. That’s all for now, I’m going to see if I can’t get a few productive things done today…after I make pancakes (with chocolate chips!) for breakfast that is. Anyone want to come over? :)

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Merry Christmas! 25 Dec 06

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We’re having a lazy day in the Church house today, we actually just finished wrapping the presents an hour ago. (Yeah, we’re a bit behind today…) A slight crisis occurred involving running out of gift wrap, but thankfully we have friendly neighbors. My brother’s fiancee just got here so we’re about to get started. Lots of lounging around and eating steak and pie will occur, I can’t wait!

is it present time yet?

Lots of knitting updates to come next week as the Project That Shall Not Be Named will be unveiled soon.

Have a Merry Christmas! And best wishes to you and your family. :)

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Darlin’, Christmas is Coming 23 Dec 06

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“Salvation Army bells are ringing. Darlin’, Christmas is coming, do you believe in Angels singing?”

Oh, sorry…I was just singing some Over the Rhine. :)

Anyway, Christmas is almost here, and the preparations are underway at Chez Adam. It’s slightly odd and out of character, but I’m actually looking forward to Christmas this year. See, I’m usually a total scrooge. I really love the idea of Christmas, but it seems that people get so caught up in the motions of the holiday that they forget why they’re celebrating in the first place. Not to mention all the shopping. That stresses me out big time.

But for some reason this year is different. Even though I’m not totally going all out (I don’t have a tree or lights up), I think I may actually enjoy Christmas this year. It’s been a good year and I have a lot to celebrate. My Dad has a job that he loves for the first time in years, my Mom is happy, my brother is getting married, and lots more. Not to mention all that’s happened in my life this past year. **God has truly blessed me and my family, and that is certainly reason to celebrate.**

And even if there’s not tons of decorations at my house (ok, none), I still managed to come up with some festive activities. I just finished making some tasty Tiramisu to take to the big family gathering tomorrow night. It’s funny because I’ve never brought food to the big family shindig before. This was the first year my Aunt called me to ask what I would be bringing. I’ve been out of the gift exchange for the kids since I was 18, but I suppose I’m finally a “real adult” now.

try not to drool…

So I’m bringing some Tiramisu and some Mulled Wine. If you’ve never had mulled wine before, you should definitely try it, it’s a real winter treat. All I do is poke some oranges with cloves and roast them in the oven for a bit, then cut them in halves and mix them in a crock pot with a bottle of dry red wine, one cup sugar and some cinnamon sticks. Let the wine chill in the fridge overnight, and then heat it up in the crockpot about an hour or two before serving. MMMMM!

mmm, gotta love the grown up drinks.

I hope that whatever you’re doing this weekend that you get to have a wonderful and relaxing time with friends and family. We all deserve a little break, especially from all the Christmas knitting. Make some mulled wine, that’ll help you unwind ;)

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