Sheesh, I dog sat my friends boxer this weekend, and I am now glad I don't have kids. They are so much work. Maybe it is just as I get older and older the less and less I want to work that hard or be responsible for someone else's behavior. I am tired, I had to get up at 5 am so I could take the dogs our for a walk before heading out for my 6 mile run. When I got back, I was exhausted and just wanted to take a nap... but the dogs wouldn't allow it. They wanted to play.
So sad... that it was hanging out with "dogs" that made me finally realize... I probably shouldn't have kids. Too bad I didn't realize this three months ago. Maybe I would have a different life.
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Made in the USA - I challenge you!
I have to admit that I grew up in a hoome where my dad was adamant that we buy products made in the USA. I didn't necessarily understand it growing up, but now that I am a "older" and more aware, I have to admit I get it now.
My sister has been working and living in the middle east for nearly four years now. I have been to visit her a couple of times. In speaking with her and visiting the area, it is interesting to note how "aware" the population is of "where" exactly what they are buying comes from.
In the grocery market, each fruit or veggie has a specific sign that informs the buyer of where it was grown. Egyptian, Indian, Chinese... etc.
I have a challenge to issue, which my sister actually challenged me to do and which my dad has done for years. I challenge you all to try and buy products made in the USA... here is why:
Our economy sucks, we need jobs... America is based on "fake" money anymore we barely "make" anything because companies want to save $$$, which is why when the banks failed (fake product... fake money) our country spiraled downward. Buying items made in America keeps more money here in the USA.
Buying products made in the USA really does not "cost" a lot more. The difference is actually just a few cents in many cases, and in all honesty you end up with a better product much of the time that the few cents is worth it.
Now I know $$$ is important right now since we all need to save with gas prices rising, the job market still a challenge with high unemployment, and so many people are just "scraping" by. Try this... if you can't afford to buy a product made in the USA, just try to avoid buying products made in China. You will probably save hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year. You can't really walk in to a Dollar store to buy something that is not made in China (and really what is the "quality" of the product you buy from the Dollar store you just have to buy another one after just a few weeks).
Watch how much "less" junk, things you don't need, you buy if you avoid buying products made in China. The main reason... nearly everything is made in China.
Think of it like going on a diet, for most people if you cut out "one" thing like soda or fast food, you lose a few pounds almost immediately. Well, this is the same thing, it is kind of like a "spending" diet. I bet you will find it harder than you think it is. So I challenge you, buy things Made in the USA and avoid buying things made in China. You will see you "spend" a lot less and only buy things you really need (because you had to put the work in to find them made in the USA).
My sister has been working and living in the middle east for nearly four years now. I have been to visit her a couple of times. In speaking with her and visiting the area, it is interesting to note how "aware" the population is of "where" exactly what they are buying comes from.
In the grocery market, each fruit or veggie has a specific sign that informs the buyer of where it was grown. Egyptian, Indian, Chinese... etc.
I have a challenge to issue, which my sister actually challenged me to do and which my dad has done for years. I challenge you all to try and buy products made in the USA... here is why:
Our economy sucks, we need jobs... America is based on "fake" money anymore we barely "make" anything because companies want to save $$$, which is why when the banks failed (fake product... fake money) our country spiraled downward. Buying items made in America keeps more money here in the USA.
Buying products made in the USA really does not "cost" a lot more. The difference is actually just a few cents in many cases, and in all honesty you end up with a better product much of the time that the few cents is worth it.
Now I know $$$ is important right now since we all need to save with gas prices rising, the job market still a challenge with high unemployment, and so many people are just "scraping" by. Try this... if you can't afford to buy a product made in the USA, just try to avoid buying products made in China. You will probably save hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year. You can't really walk in to a Dollar store to buy something that is not made in China (and really what is the "quality" of the product you buy from the Dollar store you just have to buy another one after just a few weeks).
Watch how much "less" junk, things you don't need, you buy if you avoid buying products made in China. The main reason... nearly everything is made in China.
Think of it like going on a diet, for most people if you cut out "one" thing like soda or fast food, you lose a few pounds almost immediately. Well, this is the same thing, it is kind of like a "spending" diet. I bet you will find it harder than you think it is. So I challenge you, buy things Made in the USA and avoid buying things made in China. You will see you "spend" a lot less and only buy things you really need (because you had to put the work in to find them made in the USA).
Bendy fingers...
Those of you who know me are aware that I have very "bendy" fingers. My pinky feels like it has no bones. Well, I have learned that there are disadvantages to these "bendy" fingers even though they are highly entertaining and useful for making people cringe.
My latest project has been putting together a drip system in my backyard. Well, bendy fingers make it very difficult to push together the tubing onto the little attachments. So, in all honesty my project that should have taken one day has now taken three. My fingers are now sore. Therefore, I am taking tomorrow off and decided I am going to go to Kickboxing class. I have never tried "real" kickboxing, so this is a new adventure. This is how I am going to "kick off" my month of being active/working out... if I am lucky I might actually wake up early tomorrow and workout before work... probably not... but maybe. We'll see tomorrow.
My latest project has been putting together a drip system in my backyard. Well, bendy fingers make it very difficult to push together the tubing onto the little attachments. So, in all honesty my project that should have taken one day has now taken three. My fingers are now sore. Therefore, I am taking tomorrow off and decided I am going to go to Kickboxing class. I have never tried "real" kickboxing, so this is a new adventure. This is how I am going to "kick off" my month of being active/working out... if I am lucky I might actually wake up early tomorrow and workout before work... probably not... but maybe. We'll see tomorrow.
Monday, February 27, 2012
My three month plan
January was a hard month. I allowed a month of morning. I ate junk food, slept, and watched TV. I survived. I did start to do new things again, including the Fiesta Bowl, even though Stanford lost. I to redecorated my bed room to have a "new space" I played video games and didn't teach any classes. I really just existed. I forced myself to do happy hour every Friday and thanks to great friends I made it. I even completed a full marathon, 26.2 miles. I knew then, I can do anything... I just have to stick to it.
This second month of February,I focused on food. I didn't do perfectly but I did do better. I didn't eat entire plates of nachos or pizzas. I still had some fun with my family in town. My cousin is so grown and full of hope and ambition... I remember those days. I made it through Valentine's day shopping with my mom... I ate lots of egg whites. I still hung our with friends and spoiled myself buying my first COACH purse for myself, then ended the month with a bang with a friend's bday party. I found out just how much progress I made right now... I am not where I want to be, but I am getting closer. I am not ready yet... but I will get there.
Now we are at month three, time to get active. I have some project lined up and will focus on my physical self now. I start with a 10K and then spending time with great people at a baby shower. I am scheduling a kickboxing lesson, renewed my gym membership, am researching Kayaks because I learned I can take it into the lake near my house. I bought some tools to help me work on my fielding so I can get back in to softball. I am going to get my backyard done. I started putting together a temporary watering system on my own, = started my seedlings, and will enlist my Dad's help to put permanent watering in. I will start work on creating a wine cabinet/bar from an old cabinet with my uncle's help this week. Best of all, I bought a ticket to go to San Francisco for a long overdue visit!
Future plans..
Conquering fears: heights, needles, and riding a motorcycle.
Hiking Havasupai and the Grand Canyon...
Going on a first date...
This second month of February,I focused on food. I didn't do perfectly but I did do better. I didn't eat entire plates of nachos or pizzas. I still had some fun with my family in town. My cousin is so grown and full of hope and ambition... I remember those days. I made it through Valentine's day shopping with my mom... I ate lots of egg whites. I still hung our with friends and spoiled myself buying my first COACH purse for myself, then ended the month with a bang with a friend's bday party. I found out just how much progress I made right now... I am not where I want to be, but I am getting closer. I am not ready yet... but I will get there.
Now we are at month three, time to get active. I have some project lined up and will focus on my physical self now. I start with a 10K and then spending time with great people at a baby shower. I am scheduling a kickboxing lesson, renewed my gym membership, am researching Kayaks because I learned I can take it into the lake near my house. I bought some tools to help me work on my fielding so I can get back in to softball. I am going to get my backyard done. I started putting together a temporary watering system on my own, = started my seedlings, and will enlist my Dad's help to put permanent watering in. I will start work on creating a wine cabinet/bar from an old cabinet with my uncle's help this week. Best of all, I bought a ticket to go to San Francisco for a long overdue visit!
Future plans..
Conquering fears: heights, needles, and riding a motorcycle.
Hiking Havasupai and the Grand Canyon...
Going on a first date...
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