Hi gals,
Its about 4 am and I've been awake since 2 am. We ate too late last night and the diet coke I drank is causing a problem now. I was asleep until DH woke me up when he came into the bedroom after falling asleep on the couch. Its all his fault.
We had a really good day yesterday. So much better that its cooled down some. We made a trip into town to donate money to the vets (i.e. heartworm meds) because we haven't spent enough with them lately.
Also asking a few questions about the incoming doggies. They are so excited about 11 puppies.
I spent a long time in the barn yesterday. Did a lot of cleaning and decluttering. We got the new 10' cage set up and ready. Geez, that was heavy. Cleaned the two stalls out completely. Ready for a power wash. I like it when the garage/barn looks organized and clean. I got more to do in the tack room area.
Got in a good swim. The water is getting much cooler. It wasn't bad once I was under water but it was definitely cooler if I stood up. But I did quite a few laps and made it more exercise than floating. Good way to clean off the barn dirt too.
I rousted myself off the couch and rode Phoenix last evening. He is definitely a goosey boy. This was only our third ride. I spooked him or something when I got on because he tried to jump out from underneath me a couple of times. DH said my life flashed before his eyes. It startled me and I did think, here we go and
what the he** am I doing riding 3 yos, but I stayed on and got him calmed down. I still think it is the stirrup strap on my good saddle that touched him on the leg and he didn't expect. I'm now using my new heavy leather saddle instead of the old, beatup second saddle that I bought after my tack was stolen a couple of years ago. I've discovered a dismounting problem. The back is at least two inches higher than the old saddle. When I swing my leg to get off, I can't seem to do it without dragging my foot across his butt, which makes him goose around. I also think part of the problem is the gut roll impeding me when I lean forward to dismount. I'm also trying to dismount not putting a lot of weight on my dismounting leg which puts my weight on their back. All the more reason to get this fat off. I am going to shorten my stirrups a notch and practice on Spanky later this morning and then try Phoenix again this evening. I can defnintely feel the change in my muscles and that I'm getting stronger. I also have to relearn how to ride a trot. Sit, stand, post???????
I'm also watching
What Not to Wear while I'm having insomnia. I don't think I shared my lastest venture into rethinking my style. I've seen them tell several women to get different bras and get the girls back up where they belong. I have lamented about that lots in the past. I decided that I would do my own refitting and try a different size. I found out that I've been wearing the wrong size and style of bra for a long time. I gave up on underwires a long time ago because of the way they dig into the side roll of fat on my torso. Well, Lane Bryant has a full coverage underwire bra and a balconnette that I tried. All in a bigger cup size. Holy smokes, that what my boobs are supposed to look like! I was amazed and I love it. Out goes all my old bras. I feel so much more feminine. One is even a leopard print.
Its amazing, that if you look around, how many women wear bras that are so unflattering for their shapes because it does nothing for their boobs.
So far I'm doing okay in my two rules for the next month. I am swearing off ice cream for the next 30 days and I'm not getting on the scale until I weigh in at the doctor's office. I figured I have to do a detox from the ice cream as it has become a mindless habit.
What else can I ramble about? I'm having my boobies smashed at 8:30; just four hours away. That's always fun. I got my blood work back from the doctor. My cholesterol is down but still needs to get under 200. Its my bad (HDL's?) cholesterol that is too high. Everything else looked good. Thyroid is good so that can't be my excuse for not losing weight. I'll have to find another reason. Oh maybe like the ice cream??
Ruth - I see that you and I are having trouble sleeping. I'm about ready to doze off for a bit. I too feel a nap coming on today. Thank goodness I don't have to go to work. Hope you get a good nap in.
Luja - I love state fairs; however I'm not all that impressed with ours. I love walking through the animal barns although it is kinda odd feeling walking behind all the bulls that are just tied up - like what keeps them from going beserk and getting free to trample people walking behind them gawking? Good job on avoiding all the "on the stick". Corn dogs at the fair are awesome!
Valerie - You're gonna have to get pics of Gabe so we can see that bad boy. Sounds like Gabe and Phoenix might have similar personalities. Phoenix gooses around but not in a temper; just scares himself. I plan tomorrow on sacking him out in the round pen some after he's saddled up and before I get on.
Alias was on regular TV for about five seasons. I've been watching it via DVD from netflix. No commercials and a great way to keep myself occupied for a 40 minute workout. Jennifer Garner was the star and she is kind of a female James Bond without the Bond girls. She does lots of outfits and looks as part of her CIA job, hence the Alias title. I really like it and wonder why I didn't watch it while it was on TV.
Bearcub - The photo book of Pawl sounds like an awesome idea. I have never heard of iphoto. I know how hard it was to lose him. The memorial garden sounds really wonderful. I stillhave Bear's ashes. How's the new fridge? Sounds like your sister has done a fantastic job of turning her health around. Very inspiring.
Angela - Congrats on losing this month. While it may not be what you had wanted,
it is down!. Especially good since you were out of your normal routine there for a bit while you were visiting your mom and the stress of classes starting again. Give yourself a pat on the back!
Lilion - Do you need to go to a chiropracter for that shoulder/back thing? I forgot not what happened to cause you pain. I've had a rib get out of place way up in what feels like my shoulder blade. Killer pain. Hope that's not what you're experiencing.
Heather - Thanks for the kashi/cereal ideas. I think I'll try some of the pilaf. That can be something that I take to work as part of my lunches if its something DH doesn't want to try. I think I'll make the exercise thread part of my next path to success. I did that for a couple of months last year and then just quit.
I better see if I can catch a few ZZZ's before its time to get up again.
to all!