I found the gym!

It had been almost a month since I had gone to the gym -- with Cinderella happening and keeping us busy, there just weren't enough hours. This was always my fear when I initially joined the gym. I figured I'd have the best intentions, then end up flushing away a monthly membership. But until last month I'd done OK. So hopefully I'm back on schedule. Two miles on the elliptical is a good start (especially with a bruised foot from stubbing my little toe really badly).

Jeni and I have started on a new multi-vitamin that a friend of ours formulated. I'm onto my third day and I have to say I am amazed at good how I am feeling. I don't know if it is coincidence (I doubt it), but I just feel more focused and mentally clearer, and I seem to have more energy. That's all very good. I hope this continues.

Working crew at Victor/Victoria

One of the actors for Victor/Victoria got hurt away from the show, so I got called to duty. His part was just covered or taken out, but they needed help moving a few set pieces. I've done set painting and sound for some simple shows, but this is my first time working crew. I even have a brief two seconds on stage (if you don't notice me then I did it right).

Got back in the gym today -- 15 minutes on the elliptical and upper body. It would be easier if the pollen wasn't getting me sniffly.

Yard work is coming along slowly. We've got good plans to get the yard cleaned up but the weather and V/V isn't cooperating right now. Hopefully I'll get the grass cut one night this week. Just never enough time is there?

Gym update

I made it to the gym the last two days -- 1.57 on the elliptical yesterday in about 20 minutes, then 2 today in 25. I need to see if I can do that pace on the treadmill. Yesterday I also did upper body and shot some baskets (9 of 10 from the free throw line).

Saturday at the gym

Made it to the gym today -- one mile on the elliptical in 13 minutes, then 17 floors on the stair climber in five minutes (but honestly the last two minutes were tough).

Quick elliptical trip

I made it to the gym briefly tonight -- finally made it back. It's still there! Sure, it had only been a week, but it felt longer than that. I did 20 minutes on the elliptical for 1.5 miles. Not too bad.

What happened to the gym last week?

All efforts to get to the gym last week were a wash. The whole week derailed, with the newsletter and two grants for the theatre due, and then on Sunday we woke to Jasper having had an abscess rupture. So we were off to the emergency vet at 6:15 a.m. He's doing OK, although he's not too happy about being sequestered in the bathroom. But he's getting to stay in our room with us at night. The drainage has really decreased, but he's still not ready to be loose in the house yet.

The pan is to get to the gym tonight ... here's hoping!

Gym tomorrow?

I did have the best intentions of going to the gym tonight, but Jeni needs my help on a grant for the theatre. We really didn't think we'd qualify, but Jeni talked to someone who gave her some pointers, so it's back to the grind. Gym tomorrow instead, then hopefully four days in a row.

Thusrday night at the gym

Jeni and I hit the gym last night, and had a good night there. Jeni did laps in the pool. I think she said she did 3/4 mile in the pool. (I would be 3/4 drowned if I tried that.) I did 1.5 miles on the elliptical and then worked arms really heavy (for me). Feeling it this morning. And we finished with 0.77 miles walking the track. We'll probably miss it today since they close at 6 p.m. but hopefully we'll make it Saturday and Sunday. It's supposed to be very nice this weekend so we're looking at a lot of home/yard projects, too.

Treadmill time

I went to the gym last night, despite not really having a lot of energy. It was just one of those days, but I knew I needed to go. I did a quick (for me) 1.5 miles on the treadmill (about 21 minutes) then called it quits. If I could have found the UT/S. Carolina basketball game I might have stayed longer.

But I did get to catch up on some TV last night. I know someone who is on the new season of Survivor. We never watch the show, but now we have to watch and pull for Krista. She can't say how she did or what happened. I couldn't imagine the pressure of not being able to talk about it. The premiere was OK -- not much of her. It's a show you can watch while ironing or doing the dishes.

Back to the gym tomorrow

This past weekend was a little nuts ... we had Tiffany's birthday and Jeni had a grant she was trying to finish for the theatre. We were supposed to go to opening night of Jocelyn's show, but it all just got to be too much. So we were able to get the house cleaned up and lots of amazing desserts prepared (I cleaned, Jeni cooked -- it's just best that way). The party was a lot of fun. Just nice to get everyone together, although we did get in trouble with Gracie for having an adults party and not a party she could come to. We're making that up with a visit soon. Can't have the six-year-old mad at you.

Jeni completed the grant last night after the board meeting. What did you do on Valentine's Day? Board meeting and grant writing, of course. (Just kidding, VD has never been a biggie for us anyway.) We did go to the Cock and Bull afterward for dinner and the second half of trivia -- made a decent effort considering we only played the second half.

But because of all this we haven't been to the gym in the past few days. I'm not really sure we'll make it tonight. I have my new patient workshop which throws off my evening. But we're definitely getting back at it on Wednesday. I've really enjoyed going to the gym. And although my weight is fluctuating back and forth around where I really don't want it to be, I feel better overall when I go. I've set a goal on the Wii Fit, and basically I have to lose three pounds a week to reach it. This is my third or fourth goal I've set on the Wii Fit since we started on it and I have yet to reach a goal. Actually, I've gone in the wrong direction for the most part. But I'm confident that I'll get this one.