Archive for June, 2008
Super Pumped!
I just biked 30 minutes and got off the bike, put on running shoes and went for a 20 minute run! My legs were killing at first, but then it was great 
Triathlon here I come!
2 comments June 29, 2008
Daring Bakers–YAY!
Yay! I’m so happy this month actually turned out and was edible! Here are the pictures:
The “fountain” that proceeded to literally fountain over shortly afterward. Next time, I’ll use a bowl! Live and learn on this one. (I didn’t know what a fountain was until I “googled” it)
Waving while baking
Yay for super cute braided-ness
Finished product!!! 1 1/2 with apple filling and one with raspberry. Delicious. I definitely did not have to bake these as long as suggested–I must have a super powerful oven or something.
12 comments June 29, 2008
Ragamuffintop Week 5
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Raked a LOT of pine needles. We raked for probably about 3-4 hours. I am still amazed at the size of the pile we amassed. I would have taken a picture, but I didn’t have a camera that worked with me. I called that good enough for the day.
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Ran 20 minutes, walked 10 minutes–tried to run with the dog for about 5 minutes
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Walked–ummm, 30 minutes? I didn’t keep track because of the great conversation!
Food: 3/4 cup Yogurt Burst Cherrios, milk, 20 carrots, handful of grapes, 1 piece of bread with 1/2 slice pepper jack cheese and turkey, 1 package peanut butter crackers (190 calories), 1 brownie, 8 chips & guacamole, chicken wild rice soup, baguette, frontega chicken, white chocolate chips, hot chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Walked: 25 minutes
Ran: 22 minutes
10 Minute Pilates–Total Body Workout section for 10 minutes
Food: Bread and peanut butter, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, pear, carrots, better than sex cake, and I forgot to write down what I had for dinner…
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
10 Minute Pilates–Waist Slimmer
Power Sculpt Workout Week 1/2–20 minutes
Food: Kashi cereal, milk, carrots, grapes, pears, 2 pieces of bread with turkey, green peppers and cheese, better than sex cake, 2 pieces of banana bread
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
5-10 minute wake-me up stretching/yoga
Walk: 20 minutes kind of…over lunch in heels
Run: 20 minutes at 2.1 miles it was hot. very hot. and a guy stopped and asked me directions so maybe that’s why I was slow
Walked: 20 minutes
Food: Yogurt burst cherrios, milk, 1 piece of toast with peanut butter and honey, 1/2 pear, 1 sample package of honey bunches of oats (120 calories), better than sex cake, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, tortilla with cheese and greenpeppers
Friday, June 27th, 2008
10 minute Power Sculpt DVD Workout 3–I’m liking this getting up a little early and doing a mini workout. baby steps to running in the morning I like to think
Food: Kashi cereal, 2 pieces of bread with cheese and green peppers (I know I’m weird), carrots, snackers snack well thing, better than sex cake, 2 pancakes with peanut butter/chocolate chips, eggs, milk, craisins trail mix
Final rambling thoughts: Yikes…a triathlon?? I like my hair today. I feel like I’m too balanced to gain or lose weight. Do I need to buy a scale? The pants are the same fit. Daring Bakers Challenge here I come!
Add comment June 28, 2008
One More Day!
Tomorrow’s the big day! Well…not *that* big day, but the big day as in the Daring Bakers unveil their/our creations and another Ragamuffintop post happens as well. So here’s my big plan for the day:
- Work out whenever the rain has stopped
- Go grocery shopping for Daring Bakers supplies and a few other things–unless I decide to go tonight
- Go to the bank to pay some rent and make some deposits
- Finally make the Daring Bakers recipe!! Get ready, it’s going to be good and I have high hopes for this.
- Get a haircut?
- Oh and post a couple blogs.
Add comment June 27, 2008
Close to Home
I’m feeling the weight of how short life can be sometimes. A year and a half ago I lost a good friend to a car accident. Today, I read about a man who was about to graduate who died in a car accident. Also, here’s an e-mail I received today:
On Wednesday evening a rental group being led by one of our Shamineau Adventures (Camp Shamineau) staff was on a camping trip along the north shore near Grand Marais. While hiking and wading in the Temperance River, two women from the group, an adult leader and a high school camper, slipped and fell into the river and were swept away. CPR was performed on the scene by Shamineau Adventures staff and the group’s leaders until local paramedics arrived, but both were pronounced dead at the scene.Please be praying for the families of the two that were lost, the others who were on the trip, and for our Shamineau Adventures staff that were with them. At times like this we have no quick or easy answers as to why, but we hang on to what we know about the goodness of our God.
Add comment June 26, 2008
Core Values
Churches often have “Core Values” unique to their situation, location, ect. But how often do members even know or “value” these 7 or so principles? How does a church embody and live out these values in such a way that they are evident? How do you possible narrow down your Core Values when the Bible contains SO many great principles? Plus, I often find myself mixing up Core Values and Doctrine. I’ve been wrestling with Core Values for two weeks and I still feel overwhelmed. I feel like I have so much to say and so many beliefs and values, but at the same time I’m speechless. I don’t want to say anything because of all that I’m leaving out… So what are your Core Values? What would you want your church to value? I’ll report back tonight or tomorrow after our Core Team meets and discusses more…until then enjoy the wrestling!
Add comment June 25, 2008
Joy
“In order to choose joy we need to focus on the things in life that can’t be replaced.” -Read the whole post here.
- People (family, friends) and my relationships with them
- My dog Hoosier aww, I miss having him greet me when I get home.
- Jesus
- The feeling after a great run! or any kind of working out
1 comment June 24, 2008
“Chase This Light”
Because tonight, the world turned in me.
Because right now, I don’t dare to breathe.
Oh, babe, I know, it’s alive and somewhere for us to find tonight,
Chase this light with me.
Add comment June 23, 2008
Apricots and Honey
Oh, Notting Hill how I love thee and the song that makes the movie.
Notting Hill= “When You Say Nothing At All”
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days= Shower Scene
After The Sunset=Deck Building
The Notebook=Rain in the boat
Jerry Maguire=You Had Me At Hello
Lion King=Tumbling down the mountain to “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”
Aladdin=Magic Carpet Ride
Sweet Home Alabama=Rain and lightning
A Lot Like Love–this is your life scence
“Love is our response to our highest values”
“Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything that it’s cracked up to be. That’s why people are so cynical about it. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.” -Erica Jong
Yep…..movies have corrupted me
Add comment June 23, 2008
Ragamuffintop Week 4
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Bike: 15.1 miles at 1 hour 7 minutes 8 seconds–13.4 mph average and 21.7 maximum mph
-Perfect. Peaceful. Calm. No car accidents either.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Walk/run: 30 minutes
Monday, June 16, 2008
Walk/run: 45 minutes (Walked 20 minutes, Ran 10 minutes, Walked 5 minutes, Ran 10 minutes)
Biked: 4.7 miles at 21:25 minutes–13.1 average mph and 20.4 maximum mph
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Walk/run: 40 minutes (Walked 15 minutes, Ran 20 minutes, Walked 5 minutes)
Biked: 5.8 miles at 24:07 minutes–14.5 average mph and 22.4 maximum mph
–This triathlon might be a bit hard
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Happy Birthday Bj!
Walk: 20 minutes
Run: 20 minutes straight yay
10 Minute Pilates–Waist Slimmer: 10 minutes
Thoughts: My roomies’ boys are going to think I work out all the time…they keep coming over when I don’t know they’re coming…awkward… good times!
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
Run: 25 minutes
Walk: 10-15? I didn’t keep track well. I also walked to the beach if that counts.
Thoughts: I’m bored with life.
Friday, June 20th, 2008
Took the day off Went to work and then drove home (aka Alex).
Final thoughts: I started trying to drink more water toward the end of the week. I’m going to do that again this week and also try to watch or log how much I’m eating. Although, I don’t want to become crazy obsessive about logging, but I feel doing so would be beneficial since I really don’t keep track. Other than that…I’m planning on continuing to train! yay
4 comments June 21, 2008
