I've been up since 4:30 a.m. The Zyrtec I'm taking at night seems to help me sleep more soundly, of course not listening to the radio helps. Yesterday, I got in about two hours of bicycle riding so I think that helped getting me to sleep.
I think I'll go bike riding again. This time I'll head eastward on the bike trail. Depending on how I feel, I might ride all the way to Vista and then catch the Sprinter home ..........maybe.
The night before last I was up early picking up my room. I have about six pair of reading glasses throughout the house. Usually I am lucky to know where any two are at any given moment, hence my solution is to overload. Anyway, about six months ago I bought some very good (very expensive) glasses and it wasn't more than three weeks and I couldn't find them so when I picked up a glasses case and found a pair inside it never occurred to me that these were the premier ones. Anyway, it finally dawned on me after wearing them for awhile that they felt different and then I noticed the bifocal arrangement. It was as if Christmas came early! The small things in life can be so exciting. I'm wearing these puppies right now and they'll stay next to me or on the bridge of my nose all day; they are so lightweight.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
Stuff 308.2
Something I've been doing the last couple of days, since I've become aware of the necessity to daily drink eight glasses of water, is that I now have a full pitcher of water in my bedroom. In addition to that I have conspicuously posted a picture of a glass of water which says "eight a day." I haven't forgotten to meet my quota since practicing this.
Yesterday afternoon I rode the bike just in the local area of our HOA. I came up with the idea of taping my digital egg timer to the handle bars and thereby have an easy visual of keeping track of exact time within the context of the 5 minute 20/10 routine. It worked out slick. There's a big hill that is fully viewed from our kitchen window so I think I'll try it and see how the workout breaks down on this particular trek.
The temperature right now is in the sixties so I think I'll spend some time in the garden and after that attack my bedroom since I have stuff all over the floor as a result of adding a drafting table to this limited area.
I'm looking forward to the Monday Night Football program. Minnesota vs. Green Bay. It should be a highly emotional game. Who would have thunk the Broncos and the Chargers to be where they are respectively? I love what Drew Brees is accomplishing with the New Orleans Saints. The dufus, AJ Smith, who poses as the Chargers general manager traded him away in favor of his homey, Philip Rivers. Chargers aren't going anywhere as long as this A-hole is in charge.
Yesterday afternoon I rode the bike just in the local area of our HOA. I came up with the idea of taping my digital egg timer to the handle bars and thereby have an easy visual of keeping track of exact time within the context of the 5 minute 20/10 routine. It worked out slick. There's a big hill that is fully viewed from our kitchen window so I think I'll try it and see how the workout breaks down on this particular trek.
The temperature right now is in the sixties so I think I'll spend some time in the garden and after that attack my bedroom since I have stuff all over the floor as a result of adding a drafting table to this limited area.
I'm looking forward to the Monday Night Football program. Minnesota vs. Green Bay. It should be a highly emotional game. Who would have thunk the Broncos and the Chargers to be where they are respectively? I love what Drew Brees is accomplishing with the New Orleans Saints. The dufus, AJ Smith, who poses as the Chargers general manager traded him away in favor of his homey, Philip Rivers. Chargers aren't going anywhere as long as this A-hole is in charge.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Garage Sale 307.8
"When the going gets tough the tough go to garage sales."
I was pedaling the bicycle towards home when I saw some "stuff" in a driveway. Naturally I stopped. For two hundred and ten dollars the seller delivered a 48x30 drafting table, lamp, chair, brush, pencil sharpener (no draft pencil, somebody liberated it) and a couple of tubes which look like they could house a portable cruise missile. We had to take the bedroom door off its hinges in order for it slide through. Joy and I will go to Staples today to find a mat covering for the rug.
The bedroom is beginning to look less like a bedroom and more like a clubhouse. Nancy and I are now designing secret decoder rings to wear when we want our privacy, non members must knock first. Outside, I moved the bird bath so it can be seen while lying in bed. The Health Rider (HR) is just outside the sliding glass door. The raised concrete block lined garden remains still fallow, but not forgotten and it too can be seen from the mattress. It's just a cool little gathering place.
I didn't finish Louis Lamour's book as planned, but Hopalong Cassidy has the situation well in hand and just killed two hombres and let another skidattle from the ranch.
Yesterday, after a noon meeting, I met a fellow in his 40's who expressed to me an interest in exercising. There was a pretty good connection between us so I might possibly have an exercise partner.
I guess I could write about how good another of my food concoctions tasted, but I'll spare the reader. That said, a condensed recipe version would be: Brown rice, lentils, assorted veggies and seasoning; steamed then everything tossed in a mixing bowl and a tablespoon of Vegenaise added and there it is, heaped on a plate steaming like Mt. Vesuvius ready for worship.
I was pedaling the bicycle towards home when I saw some "stuff" in a driveway. Naturally I stopped. For two hundred and ten dollars the seller delivered a 48x30 drafting table, lamp, chair, brush, pencil sharpener (no draft pencil, somebody liberated it) and a couple of tubes which look like they could house a portable cruise missile. We had to take the bedroom door off its hinges in order for it slide through. Joy and I will go to Staples today to find a mat covering for the rug.
The bedroom is beginning to look less like a bedroom and more like a clubhouse. Nancy and I are now designing secret decoder rings to wear when we want our privacy, non members must knock first. Outside, I moved the bird bath so it can be seen while lying in bed. The Health Rider (HR) is just outside the sliding glass door. The raised concrete block lined garden remains still fallow, but not forgotten and it too can be seen from the mattress. It's just a cool little gathering place.
I didn't finish Louis Lamour's book as planned, but Hopalong Cassidy has the situation well in hand and just killed two hombres and let another skidattle from the ranch.
Yesterday, after a noon meeting, I met a fellow in his 40's who expressed to me an interest in exercising. There was a pretty good connection between us so I might possibly have an exercise partner.
I guess I could write about how good another of my food concoctions tasted, but I'll spare the reader. That said, a condensed recipe version would be: Brown rice, lentils, assorted veggies and seasoning; steamed then everything tossed in a mixing bowl and a tablespoon of Vegenaise added and there it is, heaped on a plate steaming like Mt. Vesuvius ready for worship.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Another Saturday 307.8
Yesterday was a full day for me. A meeting, some Lumosity, shopping at Costco and a movie in Vista topped with some night time Health Rider exercise.
The movie was Michael Moore's, Capitalism, I enjoyed it. Nothing radical just observations of what has taken place over the years and some stark pictures of plant structures that no longer exist. The difficult thing for me to grasp is true poverty, i.e. when you don't have money and you're being literally cast out onto the streets. I feel so fortunate to have a pension and social security.
I feel like the psychological barrier is being lifted and I'm slowly getting my energy back and an exercise routine in place.
I am reading a Louie Lamour western novel. Actually I'll finish it today, it's very light reading and refreshingly relaxing. I didn't realize it, but he is the author who created the character of Hopalong Cassidy.
Not a whole lot on the agenda. There's an open house at the fire station just down the hill from our house so I'll probably coast the bike down and have a look see. Of course, there will be some football today. Hopefully I'll squeeze in some yardwork if I CHOOSE to do so :)
My best pal, Nancy, needs some exercise too so that is on the agenda.
Avery called me the other day to say hello. What a treat! It will be fun to see her again in Portland. Avery and Dylan, what a pair to think about. How the days go by so fast when there is a special event about to take place.
You'll notice the gradual drop in weight. I suspect there will be more consistency in weight reduction. The great thing about my outlook is that I am more than happy to see losses in tenths rather than pounds. There's plenty of time to reduce; I am in no hurry to count my six packs. Six packs resulted in my loss of six packs, how's that for an observation?
The movie was Michael Moore's, Capitalism, I enjoyed it. Nothing radical just observations of what has taken place over the years and some stark pictures of plant structures that no longer exist. The difficult thing for me to grasp is true poverty, i.e. when you don't have money and you're being literally cast out onto the streets. I feel so fortunate to have a pension and social security.
I feel like the psychological barrier is being lifted and I'm slowly getting my energy back and an exercise routine in place.
I am reading a Louie Lamour western novel. Actually I'll finish it today, it's very light reading and refreshingly relaxing. I didn't realize it, but he is the author who created the character of Hopalong Cassidy.
Not a whole lot on the agenda. There's an open house at the fire station just down the hill from our house so I'll probably coast the bike down and have a look see. Of course, there will be some football today. Hopefully I'll squeeze in some yardwork if I CHOOSE to do so :)
My best pal, Nancy, needs some exercise too so that is on the agenda.
Avery called me the other day to say hello. What a treat! It will be fun to see her again in Portland. Avery and Dylan, what a pair to think about. How the days go by so fast when there is a special event about to take place.
You'll notice the gradual drop in weight. I suspect there will be more consistency in weight reduction. The great thing about my outlook is that I am more than happy to see losses in tenths rather than pounds. There's plenty of time to reduce; I am in no hurry to count my six packs. Six packs resulted in my loss of six packs, how's that for an observation?
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Good to Go 308.8
I've concluded that my favorite steamed vegetable is baby spinach. I'm now finishing an assorted steamed concoction with quite a bit of spinach. As I've stated before I am amazed at good some of this stuff tastes!
Here's the following for today's cuisine masterpiece:
- a variety of pre-cut veggies (stir fried choices)
- baby spinach
- 1/2 microwaved yam
- fist sized cabbage chunk chopped
- 1/3 cup of chopped onion
- small chopped jalapeno pepper
- small pieces of 2 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup of cooked green lentils
- choice of any kind of seasoning
- 2-3 tablespoons Grey Poupon mustard (slightly watered, pour on top while steaming)
Steam to satisfaction then dump into bowl and mix in 1 tbls of Vegenaise spread.
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I got my Health Rider exercise in last night just before bedtime. Finally, I got started! Today, a short ride on the bike path to the beach and return.
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I've got plans today. Whatever I accomplish I'll blog about.
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It's not about having to do something, it's about choosing to do something. From that vantage point it feels less about being hog tied and more about doing the hog tying.
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I'm listening to an excellent classical radio station on iTunes: Classical Wyoming-90.1 KUWY http://wwwwyomingpublicradio.net
Here's the following for today's cuisine masterpiece:
- a variety of pre-cut veggies (stir fried choices)
- baby spinach
- 1/2 microwaved yam
- fist sized cabbage chunk chopped
- 1/3 cup of chopped onion
- small chopped jalapeno pepper
- small pieces of 2 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup of cooked green lentils
- choice of any kind of seasoning
- 2-3 tablespoons Grey Poupon mustard (slightly watered, pour on top while steaming)
Steam to satisfaction then dump into bowl and mix in 1 tbls of Vegenaise spread.
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I got my Health Rider exercise in last night just before bedtime. Finally, I got started! Today, a short ride on the bike path to the beach and return.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
I've got plans today. Whatever I accomplish I'll blog about.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
It's not about having to do something, it's about choosing to do something. From that vantage point it feels less about being hog tied and more about doing the hog tying.
____________________________________________________________________________________
I'm listening to an excellent classical radio station on iTunes: Classical Wyoming-90.1 KUWY http://wwwwyomingpublicradio.net
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