Pocket Full of Thoughts

• Ha, I so need one of these….
• So excited about this new start because I am totally living out a “second chance” myself: a movement of people that would let radical integrity and radical grace consume them in their life and leadership.
• Took a nap on the couch tonight…so comfy and safe
• No cocoa for brownies….but popcorn when I woke up hit the spot
• New to me, free clothes make my heart so happy. seriously. 2 pairs of running tights and 2 under armor long sleeve shirts (plus, one with the thumb hole things!!! I am so set for running in the minnesota cold….) not to mention a cute tank top, other clothes and a fun bag.
• This looks totally awesome. I miss my bike and I heart Africa.
• Feeling the days slipping by so fast…
• We leave for debriefing and Cape Town on Saturday–what!?
• Why am I still up? Oh right, I took a forever long nap tonight.
• What are you up to?

 

Ambitious and Driven

Ha, so I love taking random little quizzes and things of the like when I see ones that are semi-interesting on Facebook.  I thought this was interesting about my apparently “perfect” match:

Your perfect match is someone who values success, is a natural born leader and constantly works hard to improve themselves and their life. They will deeply appreciate your ability to make them feel special. This type of person loves admiration and your giving, loving and wonderfully kind nature will make you their perfect mate. Your match also enjoys biking, hiking, working out and eating healthy–taking care of their body is a priority to them and they always look their best.This person will always protect you and keep your best interests at heart- they really want to go the extra mile to make you happy. The top traits they are looking for in a mate is loyalty and trustworthiness.They love a good challenge and are visionaries. This can hinder them when falling in love because they are very driven to find “the one” and won’t settle for less. However, once they fall in love with you, they will be very affectionate and are enthusiastic about the relationship.

Photo Mosaic

THE PHOTO MOSAIC:

Rules:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search (http://www.flickr.com/)
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.

The Questions (with my answers):

1. What is your first name? Katy
2. What is your favorite food? White Chocolate
3. What is your favorite color? Hmm…green today
4. Favorite drink? Water
5. Dream vacation? Mountains and beaches
6. Favorite Hobby? Reading, running or biking
7. What you want to be when you grow up? Happy
8. What do you love most in life? God
9. One word to describe you? Complex

The Year Through Pictures

So…I’m a copy cat.  Annie had this awesome post and so I wanted to do the same:

January: Ringing in the New Year–ready for a fresh start

February: A little salsa dancing fun before “real life” aka full-time job-ness sets in.

March: No homework means time to make fun recipes like Cheesecake pops, read lots of books, take a ceramics course, and work out

April: “ 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2

May: I said hello to love at first sight

June: Summer nights with friends and  enjoying our sweet deck

July: There were a few crashes along the way this year.  A few rough spots, but in the end the plastic pops right out and the head lights are millimeters away from being smashed.

August: Spent some time with family.  Said “Look at the bull ship,” which was interpreted as “Look at all this bull shi*” (say that 3 times fast and your family will think you are NOT having fun when really you are)

September: Life may be a little messy, but at the end of the day I can always turn to my “church family” for anything I need.  I’m going to miss them…

October: “Ransomed” God, theology, podcasts, blogging, life, and everything in between could always be found in our conversations.  I miss her already!

November: “But if the bright lights don’t receive you, you should turn yourself around and come on home.”

December: Stay warm with a puppy, lots of blankets and hot chocolate while looking forward to a New Year. 

Good-bye 2008. Hello 2009.

Miss You

“I miss you.  I thought of you on your birthday.  November 15, 1985.  I thought of you again with the snowy roads and the car accidents and the anniversary of your car accident coming up.  I like the earlier memories better.  Memories of chocolate malts, going bowling every day in the summer, biking all around town, babysitting, making a business out of selling green mints, chatting about boys, bffs, writing notes, sleepovers, camping out on the trampoline, making a trampoline dance to “My Father’s House,” going to Indiana for tennis camp, painting dozens of little houses, and just being with you.  I wish you were here so that I could share life with you.  I miss you.”

p.s. To all of you who are here, please drive safe with the slippery roads and pretty snow.

Ragamuffintop Challenge Week 9

Sunday: 30 minute run/walk

Monday: 50 minutes of Biggest Loser Cardio

Tuesday: 10 minutes of Biggest Loser Body Sculpt, 1 hour of tennis, 50 minute walk

Wednesday: 10 minutes of Pilates, 45 minute bike ride

Thursday: Walked 45 minutes

Friday: Drove home

Saturday: Biked 45 minutes

Sunday: Biked 40 minutes, Ran 21 minutes, swam 1 minute haha

Monday: Run/walk 25 minutes, walked and talked a lot more…hour? longer? 

Thoughts: A bit late, but better than never.  :) I got nothing else.

Ragamuffintop Week 8

This is the week. I’m going all out. Get ready.

Sunday: 37 mile bike race. boo yah.  I finished!  2 hours 39 minutes–there was a lot of wind. Stats: average=13.8 maximum=25.4. Plus, I got a medal for being first in my division Yeah, it’s in my room.

Monday: 40 minute run. 5 minute walk. 10 minute pilates stretching.

Tuesday: Woke up and did 20 minutes of Biggest Loser Body Sculpt.  After work I did the Biggest Loser Cardio Workout for 35 minutes (warm-up, level 1, level 2), and then cooled down with a 30 minute walk/talk

Wednesday: Woke up and did 10 minutes of Pilates Total Body Workout.  Biked for 10.1 miles in 46 minutes. Stats: average=13.1, maximum=23.7

Thursday: Woke up and did 20 minutes of Biggest Loser Body Sculpt–10 minutes level 3 and then warm up and cool down.  Got home and started talking on the phone and walking for 1 hour 15 minutes. Tried to get tired for bed by doing 25 minutes of Biggest Loser Cardio (5 minute warmup and 20 minute level 1)

Friday: 10 minutes of pilates in the morning and then busy at night

Saturday: 21.7 mile bike ride with Twin Cities Bike Club–quite an adventure…look for the next post

I’m lame again and don’t have a video, but have I have this sweet logo of the bike race I was in so there you go.  Hey, if you want to, go encourage the other Ragamuffintoppers!

Ragamuffintop Week 7

Sunday, June 6, 2008

Bike: 15 miles at 57 minutes

Walk: 20-30 minutes

Monday, June 7, 2008

Bike: 10.2 miles at 40 minutes

Run: 25 minutes

–yay, these were right after one another!

Tuesday, June 8th, 2008

Walked: 1 hour 15 minutes

Wednesday, June 9th, 2008

I need more hours of daylight.  Went to dinner right after work and chatted with some lovely ladies and then went straight to Core Team and then to bed.

Thursday, June 10th, 2008

Lazy day. I took a nap and finished my book and went on a short bike ride to get chocolate chips to make white/chocolate molten cake–we made both!

Friday, June 11th, 2008

Dinner and game night

Saturday, June 12th 2008

Drove home for the big bike race tomorrow!

 

p.s. Sorry for no video.  No time  Enjoy the picture though!

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!

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