milestone

Yesterday my trainer told me that I have lifted over 500,000 pounds! Yeah, my goal is to have Michelle Obama arms and I feel like I am well on my way! Whatever! I feel stronger and leaner and that's what counts I guess. Also yesterday our neighbor told us he found the carcass of the little red fox that lived in the woods behind our house. I don't know how he died but I am saddened that I will no longer see him darting around terrorizing the neighborhood dogs.

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a tip

When you are subbing always try to make friends with, and acknowledge the troublemaker in the nextdoor classroom. When passing in the hall, give them a thumbs up or ask if they are still on "green." At least, look them in the eye and smile. Then, when you find yourself in their classroom, they will remember that you took the time to talk to them and they may not be so hard on you that day. Just sayin...

yesterday

I subbed yesterday. I asked a little girl if she had had a good weekend. Remember yesterday was Monday. "Oh yeah," she came back without missing a beat. "Mom made banana bread."

reading

Yesterday was a nice enough day to walk outside. I totaled my usual four miles and lifted weights at the Y. Today it is just plain cold and blustery. I walked the dog; that's enough for me. I may venture downstairs to my treadmill later or maybe spend the afternoon snuggled up reading. Last week I finished French Women Don't Get Facelifts by Mireille Guiliano in book form. I am currently reading The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida and The Happy Life Checklist by Amy Spencer on the Ipad.

remarkable toe

I have an ugly toe, actually it's the nail on top; all purple and thick. Disgusting. Since I have OCDs about my feet I do my own pedis and usually keep bright polish on them. Yesterday I took the polish off and noticed that a healthy looking flesh colored nail was growing underneath and pushing the ugly one out. Sort of like a metamorphosis, a toenail metamorphosis. You can bet that I'm going to become very careful about my toenails from now on. I think the purple toe was the result of being run over by a wheelchair kid a while ago.

don't do it well

I don't do sick well. I don't mean to be confusing but for the past week I have been under the weather so to speak. I feel guilty for not even stepping on my downstairs treadmill much less racking up any mileage outside or at the Y. The weather here has been subzero and also a reason for me to stay inside and hibernate but that might come to an end today. I definitely feel healthy enough to make my way to either the little mall or the indoor track at the Y for some walking. Wish me luck!

test

I ran this as a test to see if  I actually could post a pic. I guess it is now working. By the way, this is a parm salad I am crazy about.