See the title of this post? That's what my horoscope read today. Just three words. Almost motivated me to work out this morning. Almost.
Instead, I went back to the doctor for the third time in five weeks. I am now on a third round of antibiotics, the third different kind in that timeframe. The doctor also referred me for a CT scan of my sinuses to see if I have any polyps hiding out there. He said that could explain why I'm not getting better. But I have to wait until Halloween to get it done, since I'll be on vacation starting tomorrow.
I will try to work out and blog while on vacation, but if I'm not around much you know why. First stop: Auburn, CA! Then Tim and I will fly to Austin, TX for a few days to visit his sister Becky and her hubby John. I am excited!! I just hope my head doesn't explode on the plane ride. LOL!
Good luck to my buddies with races coming up!!! Happy running!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Just scrape them out already
I am living in sinus hell.
Today, my sinuses acted up again. I was stuffy all day and my head hurt until I took some medicine. I just want to take a spoon and scrape those darn sinuses clean. OK, that sentence reminds me of scraping out a pumpkin for Halloween. How festive. But having sinus issues is getting really, really old.
The stuffiness and pressure sort of affected my workout today. I did a short Brick workout in my den, since it was storming here today. So I rode the bike for 20 minutes and got on the treadmill for a two-mile run. Well, about a mile into it I started getting a little dizzy and had to stop for a minute. I managed to finish and felt better after I cooled down.
I am thinking I might call the doctor again tomorrow to see what to do next, since we're leaving for vacation on Saturday. I don't want to be sick the whole time! :-(
Today's stats:
Stationary bike:
Time: 20 minutes
Distance: 5.25 miles
Run (treadmill):
Distance: two miles
Time: not sure, but it was around 23 minutes
Today, my sinuses acted up again. I was stuffy all day and my head hurt until I took some medicine. I just want to take a spoon and scrape those darn sinuses clean. OK, that sentence reminds me of scraping out a pumpkin for Halloween. How festive. But having sinus issues is getting really, really old.
The stuffiness and pressure sort of affected my workout today. I did a short Brick workout in my den, since it was storming here today. So I rode the bike for 20 minutes and got on the treadmill for a two-mile run. Well, about a mile into it I started getting a little dizzy and had to stop for a minute. I managed to finish and felt better after I cooled down.
I am thinking I might call the doctor again tomorrow to see what to do next, since we're leaving for vacation on Saturday. I don't want to be sick the whole time! :-(
Today's stats:
Stationary bike:
Time: 20 minutes
Distance: 5.25 miles
Run (treadmill):
Distance: two miles
Time: not sure, but it was around 23 minutes
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
So I didn't ace it....
...but I feel like I still did really well on my biology test last night. I know I missed at least 1/2 point (no biggie, really) on something stupid that I KNEW but blanked on. Stupid cellular respiration. I am pretty sure I got an A still, so I am trying not to think about it much now.
Meanwhile, last night I did another round of extra credit that has been offered, so that will help with the lab I will be missing next week while on vacation. So if I do get an A on the test, even a low A, I will still technically have an A+ in the class because of the extra credit and fact I haven't missed any points on any assignment/test until now. Our teacher did say she might grade this test on a curve if no one aces it. Fingers crossed! LOL!
I joined a Web site for runners recently called Runners Lounge. It's really cool. A lot of my blogging buddies are there, and it's a good way for us to share running info and tips. They have these cool flexible plastic bracelets that say "I AM A RUNNER" on one side and the site address on the other. I got mine in the mail today, and I seriously think wearing it helped with my evening run!! I don't know why, but it seemed to inspire me to think like a runner again, you know? Plus it's dark blue, and I LOVE blue!!
So I had a great run and ended up going farther than I originally planned. I probably would have kept going had it not been getting dark out. I think I will wear that bracelet every time I run now. :-) So thanks to Amy and Tom at Runners Lounge!
Today's stats:
Run (outdoors):
Distance: 4.25 miles
Time: 46:02
Pace: 10:50 minute/mile
Meanwhile, last night I did another round of extra credit that has been offered, so that will help with the lab I will be missing next week while on vacation. So if I do get an A on the test, even a low A, I will still technically have an A+ in the class because of the extra credit and fact I haven't missed any points on any assignment/test until now. Our teacher did say she might grade this test on a curve if no one aces it. Fingers crossed! LOL!
I joined a Web site for runners recently called Runners Lounge. It's really cool. A lot of my blogging buddies are there, and it's a good way for us to share running info and tips. They have these cool flexible plastic bracelets that say "I AM A RUNNER" on one side and the site address on the other. I got mine in the mail today, and I seriously think wearing it helped with my evening run!! I don't know why, but it seemed to inspire me to think like a runner again, you know? Plus it's dark blue, and I LOVE blue!!
So I had a great run and ended up going farther than I originally planned. I probably would have kept going had it not been getting dark out. I think I will wear that bracelet every time I run now. :-) So thanks to Amy and Tom at Runners Lounge!
Today's stats:
Run (outdoors):
Distance: 4.25 miles
Time: 46:02
Pace: 10:50 minute/mile
Monday, October 15, 2007
Fun weekend
Tim and I took the kids to the pumpkin patch today. The weather was gorgeous and we all had fun. It's supposed to rain all this week, so it's a good thing we went today.
After that, I had to go to Kristen's house for a last-minute study session, and I took Kara with me. Our next biology test is tomorrow night. I am feeling better about it now, although I doubt I'll be getting 100 percent again.
I have to go to bed soon, but here's a picture of the kids and myself from today's excursion.
Today's stats:
stationary bike:
Distance: 10 miles
Time: 34:36
After that, I had to go to Kristen's house for a last-minute study session, and I took Kara with me. Our next biology test is tomorrow night. I am feeling better about it now, although I doubt I'll be getting 100 percent again.
I have to go to bed soon, but here's a picture of the kids and myself from today's excursion.
Today's stats:
stationary bike:
Distance: 10 miles
Time: 34:36
Friday, October 12, 2007
Five things
I am copying my running buddy Lisa tonight. :-)
Five things I am thinking about:
5. $1,680.70. That is the estimate to fix the dent in my van that the police officer made.
4. I am darn glad I don't have to pay for No. 5 out of my own pocket.
3. I am leaving on vacation in eight days and haven't even thought about packing.
2. Everyone in Fortuna is using their fireplaces/woodstoves tonight, as the smell of smoke is everywhere.
1. I know No. 2 because I did an evening run, despite it being chilly and dusky. And it totally didn't suck. For once. Yay for that!
Today's stats:
Run (outdoors):
Distance: 3.25 miles
Time: 35:35
Pace: 10:57 minute/mile
Five things I am thinking about:
5. $1,680.70. That is the estimate to fix the dent in my van that the police officer made.
4. I am darn glad I don't have to pay for No. 5 out of my own pocket.
3. I am leaving on vacation in eight days and haven't even thought about packing.
2. Everyone in Fortuna is using their fireplaces/woodstoves tonight, as the smell of smoke is everywhere.
1. I know No. 2 because I did an evening run, despite it being chilly and dusky. And it totally didn't suck. For once. Yay for that!
Today's stats:
Run (outdoors):
Distance: 3.25 miles
Time: 35:35
Pace: 10:57 minute/mile
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Aiming for a better week....
...next week.
I cannot wait to be past this next biology test. After next Monday, I should be feeling much less stressed.
I have been having such a hard time with working out lately. Just call it the fall blues, I guess. That, and the fact I am still freakin' sick after more than three weeks. I am just down in the dumps about it all. I NEED to feel healthy again. It's messing with my mind.
I am planning to run tomorrow, even if it's just a short on the treadmill while Kara's in school.
Today's stats:
stationary bike:
Distance: 10 miles
Time: 37:05
I cannot wait to be past this next biology test. After next Monday, I should be feeling much less stressed.
I have been having such a hard time with working out lately. Just call it the fall blues, I guess. That, and the fact I am still freakin' sick after more than three weeks. I am just down in the dumps about it all. I NEED to feel healthy again. It's messing with my mind.
I am planning to run tomorrow, even if it's just a short on the treadmill while Kara's in school.
Today's stats:
stationary bike:
Distance: 10 miles
Time: 37:05
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Best worst-case scenario
So I had to go to the local university today to conduct my experiment for my biology class semester project.
The experiment went great and I was able to reconnect with my college rowing coaches. It has been 10 years since I'd last seen them. They both gave me hugs.
I was walking back to my van, which was parallel parked at a meter (with time still on it). I couldn't see the front of my van, since it was parked facing downhill, and I was approaching from behind. Across the street, there were three cops milling about near two cop cars, along with one of those funny-looking meter reader cars. Great, I thought, they're busting some pot-smoking loser or something. This IS Humboldt County, after all.
I unlocked the doors, threw my bag in and started to put the key in the ignition. Just then, one of the cops hurried my way and motioned for me to roll down the window. I fumbled with the window button then opened the door instead.
Then he proceeds to tell me that a police officer hit my car! I got out and he pointed to the damage. Sure enough, there is a huge dent in my front fender and some additional metal "crinkling" elsewhere because of the impact. I immediately started crying, as if that was going to help me.
They thought I was in class and were going to leave a card and number for me to call them, but I happened to return early. I talked to the other officer and gave him my info. Then he told me that the parking officer (who is an actual police officer for the department) had been driving around looking at the meters when he got out for a second. The silly-looking clown car thing he was driving ended up rolling away and crashed into my fender. Of course the clown car, which had these huge metal bars all around the front, was not damaged.
The cop who hit me came over and said he felt awful. It's his first accident in 18 years on the job. Go figure. I told him he's lucky it didn't crash into the car of some steroid-fueled jock with anger management issues. He laughed, so his sense of humor was still intact.
The good thing is the city's insurance will pay for the damage so I can get it fixed. I am just happy (should I use this term?) that it was a cop and not some college frat-boy, who would likely flee in the BMW his parents bought him and leave me with a damaged car that my insurance would have to pay for. I've already talked with my insurance agency (took me FOREVER to get a real person, grrrr....) and they're going to contact the city's insurance company and call me tomorrow with an update.
Just thought I'd share my interesting morning.
The experiment went great and I was able to reconnect with my college rowing coaches. It has been 10 years since I'd last seen them. They both gave me hugs.
I was walking back to my van, which was parallel parked at a meter (with time still on it). I couldn't see the front of my van, since it was parked facing downhill, and I was approaching from behind. Across the street, there were three cops milling about near two cop cars, along with one of those funny-looking meter reader cars. Great, I thought, they're busting some pot-smoking loser or something. This IS Humboldt County, after all.
I unlocked the doors, threw my bag in and started to put the key in the ignition. Just then, one of the cops hurried my way and motioned for me to roll down the window. I fumbled with the window button then opened the door instead.
Then he proceeds to tell me that a police officer hit my car! I got out and he pointed to the damage. Sure enough, there is a huge dent in my front fender and some additional metal "crinkling" elsewhere because of the impact. I immediately started crying, as if that was going to help me.
They thought I was in class and were going to leave a card and number for me to call them, but I happened to return early. I talked to the other officer and gave him my info. Then he told me that the parking officer (who is an actual police officer for the department) had been driving around looking at the meters when he got out for a second. The silly-looking clown car thing he was driving ended up rolling away and crashed into my fender. Of course the clown car, which had these huge metal bars all around the front, was not damaged.
The cop who hit me came over and said he felt awful. It's his first accident in 18 years on the job. Go figure. I told him he's lucky it didn't crash into the car of some steroid-fueled jock with anger management issues. He laughed, so his sense of humor was still intact.
The good thing is the city's insurance will pay for the damage so I can get it fixed. I am just happy (should I use this term?) that it was a cop and not some college frat-boy, who would likely flee in the BMW his parents bought him and leave me with a damaged car that my insurance would have to pay for. I've already talked with my insurance agency (took me FOREVER to get a real person, grrrr....) and they're going to contact the city's insurance company and call me tomorrow with an update.
Just thought I'd share my interesting morning.
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