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Friday, February 06, 2009
♥ the city
We're talking about buying a home in spring 2010, but I am already getting sad about moving away from downtown Denver.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Hi, friends! I haven't blogged much lately, for a few reasons. First, our wedding is so close! Seriously. For a year, I've combed Martha Stewart Weddings and Indie Bride, garnering inspiration. Now it's time to take that inspiration and start working on a few projects.
Next, we've been trying to make our way through puppyhood. I seriously forgot how much time it takes to care for a new puppy. Roxie is turning out to be such a sweet dog, and in spite of things like potty training in an apartment, I'm so glad we have her in our lives.
Finally, school is in full swing. I stopped taking prerequisite courses, and am in full swing learning about some pretty intense stuff. Here's me, the HR lady, in class with mostly males who are already working in the computer industry in various capacities and are going back for their master's degrees. I like to think I bring a unique perspective to things. Even though I sometimes wished I knew what they know, I think it's unique that I'll have so much real-world experience working with people under my belt.
We've decided to name our wedding tables after artists and geeky things, so our wedding guests may be sitting at the Vincent van Gogh table, or perhaps they'll be at the Clark Kent table. Very appropriate.
Next, we've been trying to make our way through puppyhood. I seriously forgot how much time it takes to care for a new puppy. Roxie is turning out to be such a sweet dog, and in spite of things like potty training in an apartment, I'm so glad we have her in our lives.
Finally, school is in full swing. I stopped taking prerequisite courses, and am in full swing learning about some pretty intense stuff. Here's me, the HR lady, in class with mostly males who are already working in the computer industry in various capacities and are going back for their master's degrees. I like to think I bring a unique perspective to things. Even though I sometimes wished I knew what they know, I think it's unique that I'll have so much real-world experience working with people under my belt.
We've decided to name our wedding tables after artists and geeky things, so our wedding guests may be sitting at the Vincent van Gogh table, or perhaps they'll be at the Clark Kent table. Very appropriate.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Procrastination
A new quarter begins tomorrow. I've been on break since November, so it feels kind of painful to be facing this new beginning. My brain is telling me it still wants to be on holiday.
I have a feeling that my blogging will actually increase. Funny how being busier somehow makes me more productive in all areas of life. Either that, or I will just find any excuse to procrastinate... for example, this blog post.
I have a feeling that my blogging will actually increase. Funny how being busier somehow makes me more productive in all areas of life. Either that, or I will just find any excuse to procrastinate... for example, this blog post.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Boot Camp
With our wedding coming up, and with the turn of the new year, I found myself Googling "denver boot camp" on Thursday. When my neighbor asked me to go to boot camp yesterday, it seemed like a great idea. In my world, everything seems like a great idea after a few glasses of wine.
The concept of boot camp has always intrigued me. When we were training for the half-marathon last year, I realized that I really had never pushed myself so hard. When I'm jogging or doing anything physical, I mentally congratulate myself for the fact that I'm in motion, and I don't generally focus on speed or intensity. So I guess for me, I don't really have the inner drive to work out really hard- I need to pretend I can catch up to my sister's running pace, or know that someone is going through the same thing, or hear people cheering me on.
The intensity of boot camp this morning completely took me by surprise.
Of course, we were kind of able to go at our own pace, but all the things we did- even at my own pace- were killer. Killer, I tell you! Everything we did was in sets of 3- we sprinted for 45 seconds, rested for 7 seconds, sprinted for 7 seconds, rested 7 seconds, then sprinted one last set. I usually set my treadmill at home at a 5.5 and run for 30 minutes, and there were people there sprinting at a 9.5. I was afraid I'd a) throw up or b) fall off if I went that fast, so I kept it somewhere in the 7 range.
We did a wide range of exercises throughout my hour at boot camp. I was pretty much dying after about 10 minutes (who am I kidding- I was in rough shape after only about 4 minutes...), felt like I was going to hurl about half-way through, and had to fight my way through the last 10 minutes. I asked someone where the bathroom was- it was that bad.
Not sure if I'll head back to boot camp any time soon, but boot camp did prove to be valuable in that it made me realize that I need to work out more days per week than not. I'm not really one for "new year's resolutions," but the passing of January 1 always makes me feel like I've got a fresh start. It's a good time to build some new habits.
Do you make resolutions in the new year?
The concept of boot camp has always intrigued me. When we were training for the half-marathon last year, I realized that I really had never pushed myself so hard. When I'm jogging or doing anything physical, I mentally congratulate myself for the fact that I'm in motion, and I don't generally focus on speed or intensity. So I guess for me, I don't really have the inner drive to work out really hard- I need to pretend I can catch up to my sister's running pace, or know that someone is going through the same thing, or hear people cheering me on.
The intensity of boot camp this morning completely took me by surprise.
Of course, we were kind of able to go at our own pace, but all the things we did- even at my own pace- were killer. Killer, I tell you! Everything we did was in sets of 3- we sprinted for 45 seconds, rested for 7 seconds, sprinted for 7 seconds, rested 7 seconds, then sprinted one last set. I usually set my treadmill at home at a 5.5 and run for 30 minutes, and there were people there sprinting at a 9.5. I was afraid I'd a) throw up or b) fall off if I went that fast, so I kept it somewhere in the 7 range.
We did a wide range of exercises throughout my hour at boot camp. I was pretty much dying after about 10 minutes (who am I kidding- I was in rough shape after only about 4 minutes...), felt like I was going to hurl about half-way through, and had to fight my way through the last 10 minutes. I asked someone where the bathroom was- it was that bad.
Not sure if I'll head back to boot camp any time soon, but boot camp did prove to be valuable in that it made me realize that I need to work out more days per week than not. I'm not really one for "new year's resolutions," but the passing of January 1 always makes me feel like I've got a fresh start. It's a good time to build some new habits.
Do you make resolutions in the new year?
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Donut Head
Koda loves his new yellow toy we bought him last weekend.
Roxie's learning a lot from Koda, such as how to properly hold round things in your paws.
Sometimes Koda runs around the house with his new toy in his mouth like this. After several attempts to explain the danger of such endeavors, we've finally given up and have resorted to calling him donut-head. I'm surprised he hasn't run into a wall yet.
Roxie's learning a lot from Koda, such as how to properly hold round things in your paws.
Sometimes Koda runs around the house with his new toy in his mouth like this. After several attempts to explain the danger of such endeavors, we've finally given up and have resorted to calling him donut-head. I'm surprised he hasn't run into a wall yet.
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