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Tag: Gear
August 31, 2013
Fall Wishlist/Rewards
I made myself a little wishlist back in May. I did get the shirt and I quite like its steampunk pattern. I bought the book, but I haven’t read it yet. I think it’s time to start a new little wishlist for the fall. Since I’m tracking my spending starting September 1 as part of my new fall habits, making a shopping list seems prudent. Speaking of being prudent, one of my lovely readers named Prudence made a great comment on this post recommending that I use these things as rewards for achieving a goal. I think that’s a great idea![…continue reading]
July 25, 2013
Fingers Crossed
I am cautiously hopeful about the state of my recovery. There are good signs, but I don’t want to jinx it. I was super-sore for most of this week. My 19km long run on Sunday morning was a shock to my system. The morning after that run I was unusually sore. Then on Monday evening I had a weight training session with my personal trainer. By the end of that I was twitching in muscles I didn’t know I had. So, Tuesday and Wednesday were sore as expected. I suppose I’ve forgotten what real training feels like to my body.[…continue reading]
June 3, 2013
Back On My Feet
I wasn’t sure what I was going to do tonight. Being the control freak that I am, not having a plan is disconcerting. When I lack a plan I usually wind up wasting time on Facebook or a video game or something. But, true to my word of reclaiming my life through baby steps, I decided I had to do something! Earlier in the day I considered going for a swim. But my membership at the pool has lapsed, and I’d have to dig out all my gear, and it’s chilly. The whole thought process was self-defeating. Then I thought[…continue reading]
