We're having an office potluck tomorrow so I bought stuff to make a fruit salad and banana pudding. Can't wait!
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Office Potluck Prep
The Fitbit support team got back to me to get more information and see if I'm eligible for a new one. Fingers crossed that it's possible...I miss my Fitbit!
We're having an office potluck tomorrow so I bought stuff to make a fruit salad and banana pudding. Can't wait!
We're having an office potluck tomorrow so I bought stuff to make a fruit salad and banana pudding. Can't wait!
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Volunteer Activity #3 of 2015
When the BA 5K folks posted the date for their race, I blocked it off on my calendar because I knew that I wanted to volunteer to do packet pick-up again. They were such nice people and since the shift was from 7:30-9:30 AM, by the time it was over, I still had a lot of my day left. I was touched that some of the organizers remembered me from last year. The former co-worker that was volunteering last year also was there and she gave me a few hugs (*feels*).
When my shift was over, I went over to my parents' house and caught up with Julie during a walk around the neighborhood. I also tried to use her Fitbit charger, thinking that maybe the reason why mine wasn't charging was because my charger was faulty. Nope, still nothing. Blah.
Meh, it's okay. I got a really good workout in today and I don't need my Fitbit to validate that I did. I crushed my treadmill workout: 2.72 miles in 30 minutes (much better than the 2.6 miles I did last week). I was thinking at some point during the run that I would get tired or get a side stitch or something, but I was pretty steady and I didn't walk very much. I can see 3 miles in 30 minutes on the horizon! Then I did 2000 meters on the rowing machine and came home to do FitnessBlender's Total Body Strength Training with Dumbbells - Challenging Dynamic Superset Workout (fourth time this week...). I'm beat, but it's a good tired feeling. :D
When my shift was over, I went over to my parents' house and caught up with Julie during a walk around the neighborhood. I also tried to use her Fitbit charger, thinking that maybe the reason why mine wasn't charging was because my charger was faulty. Nope, still nothing. Blah.
Meh, it's okay. I got a really good workout in today and I don't need my Fitbit to validate that I did. I crushed my treadmill workout: 2.72 miles in 30 minutes (much better than the 2.6 miles I did last week). I was thinking at some point during the run that I would get tired or get a side stitch or something, but I was pretty steady and I didn't walk very much. I can see 3 miles in 30 minutes on the horizon! Then I did 2000 meters on the rowing machine and came home to do FitnessBlender's Total Body Strength Training with Dumbbells - Challenging Dynamic Superset Workout (fourth time this week...). I'm beat, but it's a good tired feeling. :D
Friday, June 5, 2015
Comp Day and Fitbit Death?
The office gave me a comp day to use before June 17 since I had to travel to Indianapolis on a Sunday for our Annual Meeting. Since there wasn't anything pressing on the schedule or on my to-do list, I decided to take it today. I used the time to go to spin class and Target and work on some cards for the Etsy shop.
One weird thing was that I noticed that my Fitbit died! Nothing is being displayed, no matter if it's plugged in or not. I tried resetting it, and that didn't work either. I contacted Fitbit support to see if they can help me out. I've only had it for a little over a year, so what gives??
One weird thing was that I noticed that my Fitbit died! Nothing is being displayed, no matter if it's plugged in or not. I tried resetting it, and that didn't work either. I contacted Fitbit support to see if they can help me out. I've only had it for a little over a year, so what gives??
Thursday, June 4, 2015
National Hug Your Cat Day
Ok, seriously? Who made up this holiday? They obviously don't have a cat because if they did, they'd know that it's a one side hug. RJ was far more interested in whatever was going on outside.The 21 clean eating challenge is still going strong. I hadn't decided on what to do to celebrate when it finishes, but then I got an IM from one of the directors at work. I helped her take some of her clothes back to the office from Indy since she was going to CA instead of going home. I did this for her last year too when we went to Little Rock. Call me a sherpa or something. She IMed me this afternoon to ask what I would prefer as a thank you gift for doing that favor for her. Aw, that's nice! She insisted so I asked for a FrozenYo coin. I. Can't. Wait! 10 more days to go until I can pig out on the frozen yogurt and then go back to healthy eating.
Spin class (check!).
FitnessBlender workout for tonight: Total Body Strength Training with Dumbbells - Challenging Dynamic Superset Workout (check! I should be getting tired of this workout, but I haven't. I don't mind doing it 2 days in a row. I think my shoulders are seeing the most improvement from doing it.)
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Work Field Trip
Today I had the opportunity to go with some of my co-workers to the DC Public Health Laboratory for a field trip. I got to work around 7:15 AM to get some work done before we had to meet in the lobby around 7:45 AM to catch the mini-bus. I packed up my last 2 FedEx shipments leftover from the Annual Meeting and felt relieved. My coworkers will have some peace and quiet instead of me ripping the bubble wrap, putting together the boxes and ripping off the label to uncover the adhesive.
The laboratory was cool to see. It's pretty amazing that they do so much with only 11 people on staff. Everyone has to wear multiple hats, so it's difficult to see how they would manage to get things done when there's a public health emergency. And with being in DC, that could totally happen. It's disappointing that the powers-that-be don't see the value in giving them more money so they can have more man power to get stuff done.
The forensics laboratory was in the same building, but because of an audit, they were no open to public tours. Darn it, that's what I was really looking forward to. It made me think of Abby from NCIS.
FitnessBlender workout for tonight: Total Body Strength Training with Dumbbells - Challenging Dynamic Superset Workout (check!)
I also got an Etsy sale today, the first one in a while, yay!
The laboratory was cool to see. It's pretty amazing that they do so much with only 11 people on staff. Everyone has to wear multiple hats, so it's difficult to see how they would manage to get things done when there's a public health emergency. And with being in DC, that could totally happen. It's disappointing that the powers-that-be don't see the value in giving them more money so they can have more man power to get stuff done.
The forensics laboratory was in the same building, but because of an audit, they were no open to public tours. Darn it, that's what I was really looking forward to. It made me think of Abby from NCIS.
FitnessBlender workout for tonight: Total Body Strength Training with Dumbbells - Challenging Dynamic Superset Workout (check!)
I also got an Etsy sale today, the first one in a while, yay!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Speed Bumps and Lasagna
Ugh, this morning didn't start off on the right foot. First, I noticed that I didn't put my right contact in the case, so this morning, I found it in its wrinkly state. This was the second time in the past few weeks that I messed up a contact. That one was a tear in the middle (?!), but I didn't feel as bad because I needed to switch them anyway. But the one this morning, I mean, really?! Grr. Second unfortunate thing this morning was that when I got to the office, I realized that I forgot my Fitbit at home! Blah! I made sure that I went to the gym earlier today so that I could get some steps in on the treadmill before a 45 minute spin class.Those were minor speed bumps though.
In other news...
When I put on my belt this morning, I could comfortably move the pin to the next belt hole. Yay, some tangible evidence that my progress is not part of my imagination! Then when I went to spin class, the instructor complimented me on my workout top that I bought from Kohl's not too long ago- before and after class. "Work it, gurl!" Hah.
After spin class, I went over to the house because my sister was planning to make lasagna. An opportunity to not have to cook dinner myself? Yes, please. She was in the middle of a conference call and the food wasn't ready yet. I sat in the sun room and waited and hung out with Harry the Homeless Cat. He didn't look very pleased that it was drizzling outside. However, he made no move to get under shelter. Sigh.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Happy Hour with Sirin
I decided to change my telework day from Friday to today since I am planning to take my Annual Meeting comp day on Friday. It worked out perfectly because I cranked out at least 20 emails easily before noon. I met up with Sirin for happy hour at Austin Grill (strawberry margarita for me and something with gin for her). We talked about our recent diet challenges (gluten free for her, clean eating for me) and recent travels (Thailand for her, Indianapolis for me). I was good and didn't eat any of the chips the waiter brought over. :DWhen I stepped on the scale this morning, it read 153.3 (better than the 155.7 I've been stuck on), yay! Feeling motivated, I made sure to pack some gym clothes so that I could go workout at the gym around the corner from the restaurant. I cranked out 2.39 miles on the treadmill in 30 minutes. I hadn't planned on a hard workout...I just wanted to get my steps in.
When I opened the front door when I got home, RJ didn't look up from something on the floor. I didn't turn on the light in fear that it was a gross spider. I told RJ to move and ugh, it was a spider! GROSS! I didn't have anything convenient to kill it with (I didn't want to step on it) except for the mail I had just retrieved from the mailbox. Good thing it was all junk mail!
