My Cardio :: Extreme Hookin'

I know most of us have New Year's resolution for more exercise. And maybe I'll follow suit. But my cardio in the last 24 hours has been "extreme hooking."

As in buying yarn after work last night and hoping to crochet fast enough tonight to finish a blanket.

It's an ambitious goal but several co-workers decided we should put a birthday/get well basket together for a co-worker who just had back surgery and will be out several more weeks. 

Of course on Monday I said "I'll make him a nice recovery blanket." Then realized they planned to deliver this basket at the end of the week. So I had to get hookin' and double-stitchin' at maximum speed.

I probably would've have finished it after work but I was interrupted by choir practice. Now I'm home and am going to power through and hope for the best. 

Whew! What a workout! Can you tell how muscle-toned my fingers are? 

Good luck with your New Year's exercise resolutions, too!

Not Freezing Over

I had this momentary lapse of reason Monday that since the temps were sub-zero and the Norse winds were blowing...

And there was a full moon – that our Vikings had a chance to go far this year. But I guess it was just cold.

And Hell was not freezing over.

Someday.

Just like the Packers' paltry performance on Sunday, we didn't deserve to win either. But it sure would've been nice. Dang.

Guess it's time to remove the rest of my chipped purple nail polish. And find my Twins spring training gear.

Never too soon to move on the hope SOMEDAY will be our day!

Enjoy the off-season!

Just Another Sun, er Snow Day

Thank God and doctors that my cough medicine I got last night helped me sleep. But unfortunately, I felt a little light-headed at church. So I sneaked out early and the rest of my day was editing hockey photos and listening to an audio book.

I also did a little crocheting to finish up a baby girl blanket for our brand new neighbor.

By then it was a bit of Wild Card action (most of you know how that turned out) and the beginning of a new book. 

Thank goodness it was Sunday and nothing is expected of any of us. Hope you had a similar experience and can go into Monday with a relaxed and energized attitude!

Just Coughing, er Checking, Things Out

Since my dear hubby was diagnosed with bronchitis this week, he urged me to get to the Walk-In Clinic this morning after a night of coughing, etc.

Turns out I just have a cough/cold that needed some nasal spray and a night-time cough medicine.

That's a relief. I also realized I have the perfect method to eliminate double chins – just cover them up with a mask!

But seriously, since I had a few raffle baskets to deliver to our hockey team's Stick It To Cancer Night, I was glad I didn't have anything too serious happening.

And really, can I pass up a date night with Mr. Zamboni? And even though I didn't win any baskets, our team won! And I will have to wait until normal human hours to go through the pictures. In other words... sometime Sunday!

TGIFF (Thank God it's Frigid Friday)

Even though today's temps finally expanded beyond single digits, I was just grateful it was Friday and I was working from home.

And frankly, there wasn't really a reason for hubby or me to venture out into the cold, so I survived just fine with a hot drink or two.

After work, I finally got through all those gymnastics photos from last night and ended up posting nearly 300. Uff da. Pretty sure I'll have a few less than that when I shoot hockey Saturday night. In the meantime, we're just catching up on some TV and staying warm. 

And tomorrow, I'll have to leave the house!

Be careful out there and stay warm!

We Can't Outrun Winter

Unlike the deer who crossed over the road in front of me on the way home and headed for the fields, we can't run from winter. I mean, we can book a flight and fly away to escape it. But most of us are stuck here and required tolerate it.

I am super grateful that my sister Rachel was gifted a January escape to Florida. She deserves it! 

It makes me realize that the rest of us – who aren't literally lucky to be alive based on 2024 events – should just accept our usual Wisconsin winter without complaint. Well, some complaining must be allowed for us cold-hating, heat-seeking mommas. I mean, we just can't change our ways no matter who's involved.

I'm just grateful today for heat in the house and a heated mattress pad on my bed. I pray you have ways to stay warm this winter too.

But if you find a way to outrun it, let me know!

Oh Sweet Hump Day

Today was another reminder that we somehow managed to work 5 days in a row most of last year – and now it feels like a challenge.

For me, a "5 days in a row" work week hasn't happened since before Thanksgiving. So I'm already caving to mild exhaustion this week. Who made up this rule of 5 days in a row anyway?

Luckily there has been plenty to keep me awake – er, mind occupied – at work so I can be productive. And tonight I had our monthly Girls Night Out to look forward to and carry me through Hump Day.

There was 8 of us who met at Gordie's (formerly Layla's, Goose's, etc on the west side of Rapids). Our food was amazing and we were there catching up for at least 2 hours. That's how you jump into Hump Day and gain momentum to finish out the week!

Hope all of you are adjusting back to your reality after the holidays. Don't judge yourself. It does take a minute!