Moping

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
work 6p-8a--156.5#

I so totally have to get my head out of my ass. I'm moping around here like somebody kicked my puppy. This transition stage where I'm phasing out my life here is seriously wearing me down. I'm ready to move on with it and be done with the move--not ready to leave my friends behind, but ready to be past the dread of it. I can't sleep, I'm constantly cruising the kitchen in search of something to nibble on, and man, am I IRRITABLE. Despite not wanting to ruin what time I have left here with these friends, I'm pouting like a four-year-old. We're almost completely finished with the packing. I think 2 more hours will round it out nicely for me, and Marc has a few other things to do, but really, it's all minor stuff. The apartment is a disaster zone, though, and I've run into a new glitch. Because the couch had to be moved before we left with the TV and the rest of our things, we moved the bed into the living room. That way we would have somewhere to hang out and watch movies on my off nights, and the hubby would have a place to sit and chill while I am gone to work. The problem that I didn't think about was that since we're sleeping in the living room, my working out first thing in the day while he's still sleeping is going to take some maneuvering. Unfortunately, I didn't think of that until my alarm went off today, and it was too late to do the necessary maneuvering. I'll make the changes in the morning, though, and should be good to go for tomorrow.

In the meantime, here are some pics of the baby girl that I took the other day when Sadie was at the house, and I was playing with my new lenses. And, yes, she hates to have her picture made.

Sadie

Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Off--157#

Amidst the chaos, I offered to keep Sadie, a friend's miniature dachshund, for a day so she could take a little trip. While I had her, I decided to play with my new lenses and make some photos as a gift for my friend. Here are a few of my favorites...



WORKOUT: 3 sets of the AOS Essentials test without the TGU--1st round through with the 16kg, last two with the 12kg. 2 min between sets.

Then...10 minutes of 4 swings/1 clean R, 4 swings/1 clean L at the top of the minute with the 20 kg. Half of the sets I did 2 of the above at the top of the minute.
TOTAL =36min

YESTERDAY'S WORKOUT: 5 3-rung ladders of Double 16kg C&P/ Row. 30 sec b/w rungs, 2 min b/w ladders.
Then 5 2-rung ladders of double 16kg squats

Then...6 rounds of 30sec 16kg snatch R/30sec L/30sec rest.

Ice, Lots of It

Thursday, January 29, 2009
0ff-155.5#

Apparently even Mother Nature wants to send us off in style because she set about with a spectacular display a couple of nights ago. Unfortunately, we live in an area that seldom gets cold weather precipitation unless it's in the form of ice. Not snow. Ice. All I could think as it got colder and colder and the trees became more and more laden with ice was, "Two more weeks to warm weather." :) Though the move is tugging at my heartstrings in many other ways, the change in weather is certainly something I'm looking forward to.

In light of our hopefully never having to brave another icestorm, I at least got out and earned some frozen toes getting some pics. I hope you enjoy them.

Abbie thought the cold stuff was great! She was actually more playful than I think I've ever seen her.

Here's the courthouse where we're living now. Unfortunately, this picture just doesn't do justice to the sparkle.

One of the docs with whom I work is the son of the "son." This place is an icon of Southern small town life. Kind of like Wynn Dixie in Because of Wynn Dixie (which, btw, is where I'll be shopping in Florida).

Another Southern icon...ice cold Coca-Cola. HA! I couldn't resist. Get it?

The neighbor's back yard was pretty awesome, too.

WORKOUT TODAY: Off Day.
YESTERDAY'S WORKOUT:
Double 16kg C&P/Bent Row 5 ladders of 3 with 30 sec b/w rungs and 2 min b/w ladders.
Double 16kg squat 5 ladders of 2 with same rest scheme.
5 rounds of 30sec snatch R, 30 sec snatch L, 30 sec rest.
TUESDAY'S WORKOUT:
The swing/squat thrust ladder for time which actually wasn't very good.

Monday, December 29, 2008
Off

I wasn't going to post today since I posted all the pics yesterday, but I came across this video I liked on Mr. Jenks's blog. It's about a Australian cattle dog (or Australian blue heeler where I'm from) named Skidboot. What this dog is able to do might be unbelievable to some of you, but I don't doubt it for a second. I grew up on a farm where we always had at least one cattle dog/heeler, and often two. They are loyal, amazingly intelligent animals who settle for nothing less than being an integral part of the family.

Though every last one we had was special in a different way, one dog, in particular, will hold a special place in all our hearts. His name was Sarge, and he was my dad's constant companion for years. In the winter, when daddy brought in wood for the stove, Sarge would make every trip back and forth from the woodpile with him--every time with a stick of wood in his mouth. If a hog got out of the barn or the lot, he would come to the back door and bark until we came to check it out. Then, he would go put the hog back in the fence and stand to block the hole until you got there and repaired it. He would sit by my dad's chair, one paw uplifted to "hold hands" with him as long as Daddy would let him. When Daddy finally gave up, Sarge would just slide down and lie there, content to be next to his master. I could go on forever about him then just start telling more tales about the others. The dogs taught me a great affection for dogs in general. I can really not do justice to what dogs have added and continue to add to my life.

So, now, here's Skidboot..



WORKOUT: 16kg snatch 1 min R/1 min L/1 min rest x 8

YESTERDAY'S WORKOUT: 4 4-rung ladders of pull-up/push-ups. Pull-ups assisted with the green band.
3 3-rung ladders of door-jamb assisted pistols
20kg TGU 1/1
20kg Tabata swings.
Good workout. Those pistols smoked my legs.