Thursday, June 19, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Some pictures of my Alaska trip
A week ago we went to Anchorage for a short vacation. That wouldn't be my first choice of where to go but last year we promised my cousin that we'd go for his promotion ceremony and celebration for the Air Force.
It didn't get dark until about 130am and then the sun rose at 430am - crazy! I got a chance to do a little sightseeing downtown and took a day cruise on Prince William Sound to see the glaciers. It was really pretty, and although I'm glad I visited, I can't say I'd go back. I got bored.
Congrats Lt. Col. G!
My "shopping experience in Anchorage":
Day cruise on Prince William Sound:
I get motion sickness, it's so sad. So I had a few margaritas made with glacier ice, so after a while I got more comfortable.
I always make time for yoga!
I'm king of the worrrrrld!
It didn't get dark until about 130am and then the sun rose at 430am - crazy! I got a chance to do a little sightseeing downtown and took a day cruise on Prince William Sound to see the glaciers. It was really pretty, and although I'm glad I visited, I can't say I'd go back. I got bored.
Congrats Lt. Col. G!
My "shopping experience in Anchorage":
Day cruise on Prince William Sound:
I get motion sickness, it's so sad. So I had a few margaritas made with glacier ice, so after a while I got more comfortable.
I always make time for yoga!
I'm king of the worrrrrld!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Team Green strikes again!
I have to say that carpooling is phenomenal. On 5/27 gas was 4.19 a gallon, today on 6/2 it's 4.31 a gallon. Thank goodness for Team Green! For those of you that don't know, Sarah (aka mboc) and I have been making a concerted effort to carpool to and from work. It's been great so far and I've cut my commute time in less than half AND am conserving gas. She is surprisingly chipper in the morning too!
Today I got a special surprise and the other half of Team Green granted me HC+L status with this birthday present! Thanks mboc!! I now have a reason to get a pedi. I <3 onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvDSskXQ5InDgBif0glPrOwExNQwaydc2yyY3uvtqHGT3wm-D-YZXyF5tGNW4h04gV75I1IwRd3gjmL1OYj0J0YRffv1iT34hTxKxez27qgpVbgVbkY4Nfxclg9zgPEd7IQ-OxDP1Bgp1/s1600-h/DSC_0002.JPG">
It was such a great day that I had to end it with a bang - 4 miles in 43:44 on the treadmill. Holler! Toldja I'd start training for the Disney halfie hardcore-style once I got back from Eskimo land.
Today I got a special surprise and the other half of Team Green granted me HC+L status with this birthday present! Thanks mboc!! I now have a reason to get a pedi. I <3 onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvDSskXQ5InDgBif0glPrOwExNQwaydc2yyY3uvtqHGT3wm-D-YZXyF5tGNW4h04gV75I1IwRd3gjmL1OYj0J0YRffv1iT34hTxKxez27qgpVbgVbkY4Nfxclg9zgPEd7IQ-OxDP1Bgp1/s1600-h/DSC_0002.JPG">
It was such a great day that I had to end it with a bang - 4 miles in 43:44 on the treadmill. Holler! Toldja I'd start training for the Disney halfie hardcore-style once I got back from Eskimo land.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
San Diego Rock and Roll MARATHON!
No, I didn't do it, but Yahpee and I went to go cheer on my bestie Jamie! It was hot, so it's a good thing the race started at 630am. Yahpee and I were out the door at 7:07am. zzzzzzz.....After getting in from Anchorage last night after 1am, I was pooped like a muther but SO GLAD I was able to make it, largely due to Yahpee who organized the planning to get us down there.
Go Jamie and congrats on another great season with Team in Training! She has raised thousands of dollars (I believe over $5k) on her OWN for the cause of Leukemia and Lymphoma. So.Proud.of.Her.
The expo was cool - look what we found! This one goes out to Ashley!
*Squealing*
Yahpee and I were STARVOESHA after soooo....we made it to El Cajon Blvd. in North Park (eeks) for one of the best things about San Diego....
Carne Asada Fries: Before and After. Oy.
Go Jamie and congrats on another great season with Team in Training! She has raised thousands of dollars (I believe over $5k) on her OWN for the cause of Leukemia and Lymphoma. So.Proud.of.Her.
The expo was cool - look what we found! This one goes out to Ashley!
*Squealing*
Yahpee and I were STARVOESHA after soooo....we made it to El Cajon Blvd. in North Park (eeks) for one of the best things about San Diego....
Carne Asada Fries: Before and After. Oy.
Mama's hooome!!
I missed blogging and missed reading everyone's blogs even more while I've been away! Thanks for the birthday wishes (5/31 was my 31st birthday - "Golden Birthday" per Cat) too.
In quick summary:
- went to Anchorage for my cousin's promotion celebration to Lt. Colonel in the US Air Force. This is a big deal and I am so proud of him. Got some shopping, photography (hee hee), cruising, and sightseeing done. Found out that telling people you're looking for "eskimos" isn't very politically correct.
- went to San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon today with Aline to watch my bestie Jamie run it and just got back. Good times and yummmmmmer food!
- I'm pooped like a muther.
Pictures to follow, but here are some pictures for now:
In quick summary:
- went to Anchorage for my cousin's promotion celebration to Lt. Colonel in the US Air Force. This is a big deal and I am so proud of him. Got some shopping, photography (hee hee), cruising, and sightseeing done. Found out that telling people you're looking for "eskimos" isn't very politically correct.
- went to San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon today with Aline to watch my bestie Jamie run it and just got back. Good times and yummmmmmer food!
- I'm pooped like a muther.
Pictures to follow, but here are some pictures for now:
Monday, May 26, 2008
Great Memorial Day! Dinner with the homies and registered for Disney Half Marathon =)
Memorial Day ended nicely with Kim and Corey hosting dinner for me, the mister, Yahpee & Mr.Yahpee at their house. Kim has become such a good cook, I have to give credit where credit is due. Steaks and veggies, and CAKE! I even got birthday candles! I love my friends, I'm so grateful.
Kim is always cheesing for the camera:
Kim, me and Aline (more commonly known as Yahpee):
Our awesome hosts. Going to their place feels like being at home - I love that they moved 5 minutes away!
Aline and Matt are so cute and always fun company, without fail:
The Mister and I:
Sometimes I get sad that I can't be with my family on holidays, but times like tonight help me remember that I DO have family here in OC. Only difference is, we're just not blood related, and that's just a minor technicality. =)
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UPDATE ON DISNEY HALF MARATHON ("Halfie")
All that yappin and no action from me for the past few weeks regarding the Disney Half Marathon. But today I'm $107 poorer and one step closer to another road race - I am officially REGISTERED!
I linked my training calendar at the top of my blog if you need any guidance on training for it if you're doing the race too.
Finally a reason to get out of my fitness slump!
Day 14 of GET FIT PLAN - 20 minutes biking and 10 measly minutes of lower body resistance training. 186 calories burned. Weight = +3 pounds since Day 1. Cut me!
Here's to another road race! Kim is registered and Claire and Aline and Joy are in for it as well. Still waiting on word from Andrea/USCgirl and Cat but hopefully they'll bite. Jessica can't do it this time, it won't be the same without her but we'll always have our past races to remember.
Look at the goodies we get if we finish the race, of course 2008's would be modified (squealing):
Mickey and Minnie were always a little creepy looking to me, but hopefully they'll be there cheering the runners on:
The START line of any race is so exciting - adrenaline rush!
Me in training (wishful thinking):
Kim is always cheesing for the camera:
Kim, me and Aline (more commonly known as Yahpee):
Our awesome hosts. Going to their place feels like being at home - I love that they moved 5 minutes away!
Aline and Matt are so cute and always fun company, without fail:
The Mister and I:
Sometimes I get sad that I can't be with my family on holidays, but times like tonight help me remember that I DO have family here in OC. Only difference is, we're just not blood related, and that's just a minor technicality. =)
************************************************************************************
UPDATE ON DISNEY HALF MARATHON ("Halfie")
All that yappin and no action from me for the past few weeks regarding the Disney Half Marathon. But today I'm $107 poorer and one step closer to another road race - I am officially REGISTERED!
I linked my training calendar at the top of my blog if you need any guidance on training for it if you're doing the race too.
Finally a reason to get out of my fitness slump!
Day 14 of GET FIT PLAN - 20 minutes biking and 10 measly minutes of lower body resistance training. 186 calories burned. Weight = +3 pounds since Day 1. Cut me!
Here's to another road race! Kim is registered and Claire and Aline and Joy are in for it as well. Still waiting on word from Andrea/USCgirl and Cat but hopefully they'll bite. Jessica can't do it this time, it won't be the same without her but we'll always have our past races to remember.
Look at the goodies we get if we finish the race, of course 2008's would be modified (squealing):
Mickey and Minnie were always a little creepy looking to me, but hopefully they'll be there cheering the runners on:
The START line of any race is so exciting - adrenaline rush!
Me in training (wishful thinking):
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Book exchange gtg & GET FIT PLAN Days 12-14
GET FIT PLAN progress:
Day 12 - break
Day 13 - run 28 minutes with Kim = 264 cals burned; walk dogs = 244 cals
Day 14 - ehhhh, break
SUNDAY BOOK GTG - Good times!
Another fun time with an OC Nestie Book gtg!
Everyone came with great books to trade. Someone even brought Glass Castle, one of my favorite books of all time. Excuse me if I don't make sense - it's 6pm and I'm been drinking mrgaritas since 1030am. Whoops.
Thank you girls for my nice birthday card and for being such great houseguests!
APK baked some yummy red velvet birthday cupcakes - thank you Kim!
MBOC made meatballs, surprisingly very good! No offense MBOC but I never thought you owere one to cook.
Books - yay! There were a ton more, but I didn't snap in time:
Kim, Brianna and Joanne (spkykitty)
All of us! (Aline had to leave before the photo was taken):
10yt, Doggie Caleb, Mboc, NorcalMrs, SNGilberts, Spykitty, APK, Doggie Sophie, ElleBlue, BriannaNichole, Ihearttim, Starlily & Melissa&Chris. Thanks for coming ladies!
Can't wait for the next one!
Day 12 - break
Day 13 - run 28 minutes with Kim = 264 cals burned; walk dogs = 244 cals
Day 14 - ehhhh, break
SUNDAY BOOK GTG - Good times!
Another fun time with an OC Nestie Book gtg!
Everyone came with great books to trade. Someone even brought Glass Castle, one of my favorite books of all time. Excuse me if I don't make sense - it's 6pm and I'm been drinking mrgaritas since 1030am. Whoops.
Thank you girls for my nice birthday card and for being such great houseguests!
APK baked some yummy red velvet birthday cupcakes - thank you Kim!
MBOC made meatballs, surprisingly very good! No offense MBOC but I never thought you owere one to cook.
Books - yay! There were a ton more, but I didn't snap in time:
Kim, Brianna and Joanne (spkykitty)
All of us! (Aline had to leave before the photo was taken):
10yt, Doggie Caleb, Mboc, NorcalMrs, SNGilberts, Spykitty, APK, Doggie Sophie, ElleBlue, BriannaNichole, Ihearttim, Starlily & Melissa&Chris. Thanks for coming ladies!
Can't wait for the next one!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
+2 pounds - wtf...& YOGA!!!
Downside - I gained 2 pounds since starting my GET FIT PLAN 11 days or so ago. Whatever. I go cut.
jk.
Upside - GET FIT PLAN DAY 11 - Jogged with the doggies for 40 minutes and burned 266 calories and did 1 hour of yoga with MBOC and burned 240 calories.
Want to join me for a yoga class at 24hour? I forgot how challenging it can be and what a great all body workout it is. I am sore ALL OVER today!
Benefits of Yoga
Improves strength, flexibility and balance
Improves concentration and memory
Helps with mild depression and anxiety reduces high blood pressure Improves sleep
Brings about emotional stability and clarity of mind
Improves digestion
jk.
Upside - GET FIT PLAN DAY 11 - Jogged with the doggies for 40 minutes and burned 266 calories and did 1 hour of yoga with MBOC and burned 240 calories.
Want to join me for a yoga class at 24hour? I forgot how challenging it can be and what a great all body workout it is. I am sore ALL OVER today!
Benefits of Yoga
Improves strength, flexibility and balance
Improves concentration and memory
Helps with mild depression and anxiety reduces high blood pressure Improves sleep
Brings about emotional stability and clarity of mind
Improves digestion
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Summer is looking goooood! (knock on wood)
So I have some fun things planned for June! Yay!
June 6th weekend - W Hotel in San Diego with the Mister and some friends! Pool day on June 7th (help me God) and then the Padres v. Mets at night. Maybe we'll go out after the game, which again means having to be body-ready. I hate this pressure.
June 20th weekend - Lake Havasu! Wooooooo!! I've never been to the river. Again, help me God bc this involves swimwear, I would think.
June 28th weekend - Possible Shutterbugs-Love-To-Eat weekend in Long Beach - weeeee!
So, more reason for me to get serious about the GET FIT PLAN.
Day 10 - 401 calories burned, 40 min on treadmil and 5 straight minutes of walking lunges. My ass and thighs are en fuego.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
1 week into GET FIT PLAN - not so great results
How annoying. I'm on Day 9 of my GET FIT PLAN and I've GAINED a pound. Oh well. For this reason, I think I need something to really motivate me to be disciplined and train right.
So far:
Day 8 - break
Day 9 - 35 min of cardio, 266 calories burned.
Again - SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING! I WILL kill the muffin-top!
So I'll sign up for this half marathon (13.1 miles) for August 30, 2008. That gives me 3 full months. Doesn't this picture MAKE you want to do it too?! Join me!
I also did a few reviews on YELP! Thanks to Jessica and Claire for introducing me to the goodness of this site. It's so fun! If you want to see my reviews, my site is http://dianeh.yelp.com
Quick edit: the Mister made a fabbo dinner of red snapper made Brazilian style (not sure what that means but it involved coconut milk, some herbs and spices, and tomatoes, onion, and garlic) on white rice. So. F'ing. Good.
So far:
Day 8 - break
Day 9 - 35 min of cardio, 266 calories burned.
Again - SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING! I WILL kill the muffin-top!
So I'll sign up for this half marathon (13.1 miles) for August 30, 2008. That gives me 3 full months. Doesn't this picture MAKE you want to do it too?! Join me!
I also did a few reviews on YELP! Thanks to Jessica and Claire for introducing me to the goodness of this site. It's so fun! If you want to see my reviews, my site is http://dianeh.yelp.com
Quick edit: the Mister made a fabbo dinner of red snapper made Brazilian style (not sure what that means but it involved coconut milk, some herbs and spices, and tomatoes, onion, and garlic) on white rice. So. F'ing. Good.
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