Monthly Archives: February 2007

Inspiration on Hopes & Dreams

A new favorite blog of mine, Zen Habits, posted these quotes recently and I had to include them on my own. Of course I had to add one additional quote from J.K. Rowling -

Scottish Highlands“We judge of man’s wisdom by his hope.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Never let yesterday’s disappointments overshadow tomorrow’s dreams.”
– Unknown

“You can often measure a person by the size of his dream.”
– Robert H. Schuller

 ”You sort of start thinking anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.”
– J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

I have been thinking a lot lately about what I want. I have always had trouble being clear about this, because I was clouded by being so dishonest about the life I have really been living. Now that I am … Continue reading

Quote for today

“I used to have a life, now I have a mission”

My son told me today that life is a series of quests. He made the analogy that with the completion of each quest, you receive experience, money, or abilities – all of which help to contribute to a successful life.  Today … Continue reading

I am grateful for every experience in each moment of my life

I can’t even begin to articulate what is going in my life right now. Everything is riddled with sadness and guilt – yet I am committed to staying focused on moving forward with a positive, vibrant and passionate life. I … Continue reading

After several days of a flu-like sickness – I am beginning to feel human again. Today I will put my energy towards positive things – and moving forward. Here is my positive thought for the day: Today, I will concentrate … Continue reading

bad health day

Yesterday, albeit productive on the work front, was an extremely bad health day. I woke up with a pounding headache, feeling exhausted and with major cramps. I got myself together enough to shower and meet Chris to work on a project. The minute I get to Panera and BAM – a migraine hits. So after about an hour of having no vision, my head begins to hurt again! I made it through the day, came home and napped – then got myself together to pick up Cami at the airport. It is at this point that  realize my throat is scratchy and I am having probs keeping my eyes open. UGGGH! I woke up this morning with no headache (thankfully) but I am absolutely tired and still have a scratchy throat and my sinuses are freaking out. I hate this.

WOD – Crossfit Queens

Becky and I met this morning and did a pretty intense workout: 

Warm up – together

  • 4 laps side shuffle

  • 50 boxer jumping jacks

  • 10 burpees

Phase 1: Repeat the following a total of 3 rounds through:

  • 20 thrusters with 2 – 15 lb dumbells
  • 20 triceps dips off bench
  • 20 deadlifts with 20 lb dumbells
  • 20 air squats
  • Partner: Run until partner finishes routine (~400 meters) then switch

Phase 2: Repeat the following a total of 2 rounds through (we ran out of time so only did 2 rounds):

  • 20 pushups
  • 20 reverse lunges
  • 20 bent over rows with heavy dumbells
  • 20 air squats
  • Partner: Run until partner finishes routine (~400 meters) then switch

Then: 

  • Tabata situps (1 round)

Stretch and cool down

Goals for the week of 2/4/07

  1. 5 crossfit workouts
  2. Toy sorting & giveaway
  3. Research kitchen contractors
  4. Brief for podcast/blog
  5. Organize out of the darkness walking team