Sunday, May 17, 2009

5 for 5

Ok.
this title is not in reference to an arby's special.

I am proud to say I made it to bootcamp 5 days in a row last week. That means, getting up at 4:30 AM...going to work out at a session of bootcamp.

http://jaysbootcamp.com/.

These are always fantastic workouts! I even made it on friday for the PT test. I have historically skipped the PT test for several months, but hopefully am becoming addicted to the test now...just to see results.

What is the PT test you ask?

2 min of push ups. TOES folks, on TOES, no resting on knees...etc
2 min of sit ups...
2 mile run

Here is the chart:
http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/apa/rc/apft.htm

91
85
74
Grand total of :
250


The goal is to get 100 points per area. for a whopping 300!!

Ironically, when I took the test in the past I did better on the pushups- I think my counter last time let me get away with a few less than good pushups! I was glad to see my run speed has improved, and I even walked some of it??? how is that possible. oh. I am SLOW...that is how. always room for improvement, right?

So, tomorrow we go at it again! 2 more full weeks of bootcamp. Then I will be mixing it up. MWF bootcamp, and tuesday thursday, all runnning! trainig for chicago officially starts 5/31/09.

now, if I could only get my eating under control....ug.

For those who read, hold me accountable to take the next PT test and see how I do!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

he told me he'd meet me

Ok-
I am going to make an effort to NOT make every post about my singleness and all that it entails (0r doesn't). But, today was probably the most difficult mothers day for me. Never did I think I would dread this day to the degree I did today. I fought and lost a few, but won most battles with tears this morning and last night. Through the day I was determined to be happy. I had to choose it.

Most who read this know that music has always been a part of my life. more so back in the high school and college days, but it still lingers. I am admittedly a car singer, and am not ashamed.
That being said, I recently swapped out the 6 cds in my car for a new set of random music. You will find anything from musicals, country, old school christian music, etc. For some reason (providence I am sure), I pulled out a sons and daughters CD from the late 90s. They are now known as Watermark. There was a song that hit me: Welcome to Deleware.

well its bitter cold december, and the leaves have all fallen true, and I do belive I'm still in love with you.
well I've settled here, and that it that , you have shown me who I am . You had to take me place that I'd never been.
Well we headed to where it seemed like no where, you told me you'd meet me, you told me you'd meet me here.
And your here to say- "WELCOME TO DELAWARE- I know you've traveled far, and its a lot colder here thatn what your used to. And I know, that in the wintertime, things aren't what they used to be- but all you really have here now, is Me."

Man-it is cold and lonely where I am right now. No lie. But, I have a renewed hope that He WILL meet me here. He brought me to this place for a reason, and will bring me through this season as well. 5 years ago I was going though a very rough time and never thought I would escape that period. I did, and am grateful it all happened. I learned more about myself, my friends and family back then.

Looks like He wants me to learn something more.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Mavs/urban assault

Ok- so I had the lucky chance to go to the mavs game today- thanks Boler! It was a great time.
Kinda. I am exhausted and have a horrible headache from sreaming and whatnot. Turned out to be a good game with a nightmare of an ending. Ug.

I felt compelled to post again as my last one was a bit depressing. Not too much has changed really. I had a decent week. Played in the compay golf tournament, and had a few good moments:
  • won the womens long drive contest (ok..so there were less than 10 of us)
  • won an xbox 360 in a raffle
  • birdied a par 3 all by myself!!

Tonight I grabbed a drink with a friend. It was relatively fun. However they definietly have more drama in their dating life than I do. And none of it great, but I find myself kinda jealous. pathetic I know. Hey, at least I am honest :)

My next item:

http://www.urbanassaultride.com/inside.php?page=austin

A friend may have convinced me to participate in this event. Why am I already scared?