Mission Accomplished!

I went to 6am Spinning. The leader wanted to know where I'd been..... Felt good that someone missed me. I also did my 5 pushups. One day at a time!

Now the humor..... By going to spinning class I missed my dentist appointment. I thought it was set for 8:30. Good thing I forgot -- otherwise it would have been an excuse to skip class. And I think I used some mystery cream in my hair as conditioner today -- I wasn't sure...took a risk and now my hair is looking a little strange. :)

Did anyone see the Steve Jobs story on 60 Minutes??????

His/Apple's motto: "Be Different"

Melissa

Renewal

It was so good for me to read your post this morning.  Of course after I just called to cxl my workout today . .. I definitely need to get back on the exercise bandwagon; my little break is going on too long, and all of the old excuses are right back in place. I can feel the effects of "lazy" choices all ready and I need to arrest the slide!  Your comments at least got me to stop and think about it again.

I am meeting Kevin for dinner on Tues if you are available (I think that is your team nite) but I could also meet Wed 11/2 if you don't have plans!

Meanwhile, I did make some cool Halloween displays, which I will share photos of later!
JW

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

Hi girls --

I have had such a nice weekend....I just wanted to tell someone.  Nope...didn't do anything crazy -- but did what I wanted to.  It was a perfect balance between productive and relaxing.  It seems I haven't had one of these weekends in forever.  Makes me think I need to make it happen more often.  I feel renewed and ready to be in control of my week.  I'm even getting back on the exercise bandwagon -- I've been taking some time off.  Refocusing myself and thinking about what I want to do next.  I'm flirting with the streak idea....with a firm focus on keeping it laid back.  It's not about working out....it's about being active.  I also started my push ups again.  Did 5 today --- intend to do 5 all week.  Then assess if I want to go farther.  Also in my goals -- lose 10% of my body weight.  I would like to attain this by Dec 31st!  One step at a time.  Several other things I am working on -- all with the mentality of taking my life back!

I miss you guys!  I'm going to be in NYC the weekend of Dec 2nd-4th......anybody up for a reunion?  I'll also be there in Nov 6th - 11th.....if either of you to are around.

Mel

Can you keep a secret....

I'm at Gander Mountain -- again. Looking for ditty bags....this is insanity!

Melissa

How was Italy?

After further review....my notes would suggest Jodie is back from Italy. Unless she decided not to come back! I suspect she has a whole new perspective on life....so spill it girlie!

Melissa

Hike your own Hike......

Ahhh.....where do I start?  I bought the book and I like it!  Jodi -- this one has your name written on it to.  And my ode to Strozzi....

"I am there commitment to hike my own hike!"  [p.s. I'll be seeing Susie on Monday]

Just spent 2 nights at a fabulous place in Wisconsin -- called Canoe Bay.  Our 2nd time -- absolutely beautiful and lots of solitude.  Went on 2 hikes in anticipation of the AT adventure just days a way now.  Tim and I hiked on Jessica's special trail -- the Ice Age Trail.  What a great trail.  Even purchased the hardware to go on my walking stick....that I don't own yet!  Now I home for the weekend and have to focus on the final preparation for the AT.  That included a trip to Gander Mtn.  I was impressed -- they had a lot of good stuff.  Of course got a few things not on my list.  I'm a retailer's dream shopper.  Clearly it doesn't matter how much you know about the gimmicks -- you still fall for them.  Sure I'll go find one or was it two more North Face items to get me up to the $100 limit so I can get the $20 gift card.  You see the 2 items I started with only added up to $90......hmmm, is that just a coincidence, I don't think so.  Finding the 2 additional items required getting a sales girl to undress a mannequin and me finding another grey hoodie I must have......now that's at least my 3rd one.    Enough about that weakness!

Now I'm home and just bought a book on Amazon.....a 1000 places you have to see before you die.  I was reading the journal left in our room and I was amazed that several people referenced it in their entry.  Apparently Canoe Bay is in there.  So I guess it's 999 places for me. :)  Jodi -- this also sounds up your alley....I now how much you like the list thing.  Hey are you in Italy....I know the trip must be very close.

Alright....I'll take a breath and let someone else get a word in edge wise!

Mel