I finally watched Groundhog Day from start to finish. I have started this movie several times, never finished it. I usually would stop out of boredom about a 1/4 of the way through. I promised Justin that I would finally finished it though. And I did. Hurrah! In all reality, wasn’t that impressed. Yes, there were a couple funny bits, like him punching the guy in the face. And shoving a whole piece of angel food cake in his mouth. I did read somewhere that the original script had the movie taking place over 10,000 years, but if that was the case then it would be as if he were…
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What If? Living With Anxiety.
I recently started taking anxiety medication. It is amazing how increbdily different I feel. I took some time to write down some thoughts over the first week. ….. Anxiety is a worm. A worm that slowly, painlessly crawls its way into your body, brain and then eventually your entire body. You don’t notice until it’s to late and by then, you’ve lived with it for so long it’s just a part of you. It causes you to second guess everything. Everything. From grocery shopping, driving, getting dressed, showering, what time to leave, what you would do if you got there early, and everything in between. What should you text that…
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Insanity: Week 2.
Day 8 (Monday) I didn’t get it done in the morning, but I got it done. We weighed in today and I was very happy to know that my body fat went down and my muscle percentage went up! Which means that this (I hope) is working. I have a completely different motivation this time, so i’m finding it much easier to do the workout everyday. I no longer want to just use Insanity to ‘get ripped’ and what nots. I just want to finish the program! That’s it. If I do end up losing weight and gaining muscle with this, that’s just a bonus. Day 9 (Tuesday) I am…
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Toto’s Tacoz!
People in the Manhattan, Wamego, or St. George area, and you love Mexican food..please please please go to Toto’s Tacoz in Wamego! It was so delicious! It might be my new favorite Mexican food place in the area. It feels a little bit like Chipotle, but more friendly, more fresh, and not as rushed, which I really enjoy. They also have ‘light’ versions of a couple items which is amazing, because I can’t eat as much as my husband so I didn’t feel like I wasted any food. My vote: the Yellow Brick Burrito. Seriously, anything with cheese sauce and i’m there. Please visit their website if you’d like…
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Insanity: Week 1.
Day 1 (Monday) Today was the fit test. Yikes. Switch Kicks: 33 Power Jacks: 30 Power Knees: 50 Power Jumps: 20 Globe Jumps: 5 Suicide Jumps: 5 Push-Up Jacks: 3 Low Plank Obliques: 16 I was literally dripping sweat afterwards, which was kind of nice. At least I knew I was doing something for sure. I’m really hoping that I will actually wake up early tomorrow so I can get in the next workout before work. I think that will help me to actually make it through this program, if I can have my evenings open to do other things. Day 2 (Tuesday) Welp, I didn’t wake up at 6…
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A Geek’s Wife.
I am a geek’s wife. He is actually kind of a geek-jock, if that’s a thing? My husband plays many video games such as WoW, Overwatch, Destiny, Final Fantasy, Diablo, etc. along with many sports. He is proficient at softball/baseball, volleyball, golf, tennis, kickball, dodgeball and probably more. He loves Game of Thrones (as do I), Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter… you get the picture. I knew this about him from the moment we met. I love the geeky side of him. The side that freaked out when WoW had the new release of…some thing. An expansion I guess? I had started playing Diablo after we met…
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Rain Rain Go Away…But Stay.
We had big plans for Sunday! I was going to walk Linear Trail with my friend Elliot, while Justin mowed the yard. Instead, it pretty much rained all. day. long. Let’s face it though, I have a hard time remembering to water the plants in front of our house, which means that my mama-in-law gets mad at me. So, the rain really helps with that, because at least I don’t have to remember to water them for a few days, especially if it rains us much as the forecast says it’s going to. But, all that rain means I didn’t get to go for my walk and Justin only got…
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Insanity…Again.
I have tried doing Insanity so many freaking times. I bought it probably around 8 years ago? I remember feeling fat and out of shape and awful. Oh man. If I could go back now, I would realize how amazing my body was. Anyways, I’ve never actually finished it. I might have made it through 2 weeks before…maybe. This time, I am seriously determined to finish it. Which, in reality, i’ve probably said that before too. I will be doing weekly check-ins, kind of as an accountability tool. See how i’m feeling, if i’m actually doing it, any progress made, etc. Wish me luck. Ha! I don’t need luck. Just…
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Flint Hills Foster Teen Camps & Chicken!
We spent Saturday playing in a charity softball tournament for the Flint Hills Foster Teen Camps and made some bacon wrapped jalapeno popper stuffed chicken!
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The Konza Prairie.
The Konza Prairie. I love hiking out there. I consider it hiking (even though others consider it walking) because there are some steep hills, a little rocky terrain, etc. I usually go out here once a week to get in some clean fresh air, and take in the gorgeous views. There are different routes you can take, from 2.5 miles up to about 6.5. It doesn’t matter which one you take, they are all a great workout, with great scenery. Luckily, they have maps placed at each new lap point so you know where you are and how much farther you have to go. Last time I went, I almost…