New Laptop

We just purchased the Sony Vaio for our computing pleasure. It is so totally awesome to be able to compute from any room in the house. Right now I'm in the kitchen --- smelling the corned beef cooking. Having some nice light dinners these days since we have so much stuff in the fridge from the Holidays --- trying to keep it light. We are both also trying to get back into working out/running (for me). Hubby just had a spinal fusion surgery and is recuperating nicely --- today was the first day on the Walkfit (NordicTrak) --- did 15 minutes and is feeling it a little. I'm glad he is able to do it. Not a lot more for tonight --- getting ready for dinner and one more day of work this week then long weekend before New Years'!!! YEAH.

BRRRR

Baby it's cold outside. 23 degrees and windy. Went out for a run and cut it short --- wind beat me down and my stomach was hurting. Let's hope it's not the stomach bug my boss was complaining about yesterday! http://SuzieB.bimjournals.com Link for my running journal in case anyone is interested. No biggie.

Running is going pretty good these days. The blogs on Runnersworld are really cool and fun to read. Lots of good tips and runners comparing notes. Starting to decorate for the holidays --- the more the grandkids are around the more fun I have decorating. I just love it when they walk in the house and get all excited about what they see. Today I bought more lights for outside -- the neighbors are driving me crazy!!! Just kidding....need to keep up with the Joneses.

Back in the Running

Well, we're back from Hawaii and the weather is about to change. I am back to running -- slow starting. My stamina is not the same. We have lots of firewood to burn over the winter and projects (painting, etc.) to take care of. Hopefully I can motivate hubby to start some of them.

Runner out of Commission

Well, I've been out of commission for my lunch time runs for 7 weeks now....and I'm miserable. Hubby is very sympathetic, but I am very frustrated. Doc told me I could up my activity a bit -- slowly --- went for a power walk !!! Dang near killed me. Back to square one with the foot an recovery. I NEED to go to the gym. Tonight we are planning on going our last picnic/concert in the park and doing a little dancing. That should set me back a few days -- but I can't be inactive! The weather is beautiful and I just want to be outside enjoying it. Work is a total bore --- just trying to survive and keep busy.

Working Out

We recently (January) joined a gym in our area. About 5 minutes from our house. It also has an aquatic center --- we've become workout nuts! Hubby is going for about an hour each time --- on indoor track and either treadmill or elliptical machines. We both have started doing laps in the lap pool as well. It's been great -- and when we are both there on the weekends, we also get in the hot tub! AAHHH......Hopefully all this working out will help us both achieve a more toned body and get ready for the boating season which is just around the corner.

Shopping

Now that the holidays are over --- we're hoping to hit some of the sales. It's irresistible with all of the emails I keep getting offering added discounts to all my fav stores! Oh well, will probably go to NH and take advantage of the no tax. Quiet time otherwise....kind of hibernating even though the weather has been warm and no snow!