I CAN do this

I'm sitting on the couch, feeling like crap.

The kids are running around the house with mac'n cheese smeared all over their faces, half naked, screaming bloody murder.

There is a 26 mile ride waiting for me....

God give me strength. 

I CAN do this.

Crochet Today: Art Major Beret

So does this ....

Look like this?

Heck no it doesn't! Geez.

I JUST finished crocheting this for my sister, I decided to try it on to see my masterpiece and " What the HECK!?".

Maybe I am not wearing this beret the correct way?

Did I mess up somewhere?

I really dont think so. This is the SECOND thing I have made from this issue of Crochet today, I have made the penguin backpack (which I have yet to blog about) as well. That did not come out looking at cute as the one in the picture either. Egh. These people are lying to me.

I did start the embellishment, but then had a "screw this" moment with the scallops.

Do you think it looks a little funny?

Keeping Tabs

Yeah, those are my rocking abs up there. Umph. Nah.

One Day.

So who keeps tabs on themselves?

Like every weight lifted?

I do.

I normally keep a composition notebook, noting: weight, sets, reps, energy level, encouragement for next week, injuries. Pretty much anything relating to my performance. My composition notebooks is FULL of months worth of workouts. I love going through the old ones to see how far I've come along, or to see what taking a month off does to my arm strength.

I even see the ripped dudes at the gym whip out their little notebooks and record their weight. For some reason it makes me feel as though I am part of a club that truly cares on what they are trying to create in the gym. I dont lift to just "lift, I'm in there sculpting a physique. Notes must be taking, showing me where I need to improve, where I'm slacking, or where Im just being a bad ass :)

So if you are hitting the gym, start taking some notes. 

I know my tri-coach will read this and say something about filling out my swim/bike/run logs. eek!

p.s I am not training for any triathlons at the moment.

The Nutty Knitters

Can I share a secret? Its pretty huge.....

I'm lonely.

Yep.

Been in Mississippi for 2 months, and only have made friends with my neighbors. Which I love of course, but I need more interaction with adults. I really dont know how many times I have said to the hubs "Baby, I need some friends".

So stalking my many sites, one which is Raverly, I found out that there is a knitting group in my area. One thing, I dont knit. But they dont prejudice right?

So today while doing my last set at the gym I realize its Tuesday, the knitting night. I left that gym so fast. "Friends, friends, must make friends", I ended talking to myself on the way home. I rush in the door, rinse, dress, then stand in the kitchen asking the hubs "What if they dont like me? What if no one talks to me? Why do I feel like a 10 year old right now?"

So I packed up my crochet bag, with a pair of knitting needles (just in case), and booked it for the Niche Stitch.

Guess what?

It ROCKED.

Totally. Rocked. My. World.

I met an AMAZING group of women. Women with no censors. That everything is open. REAL women. Not a bunch of 80 year olds where you have to mind your manners. Not like they were dancing on the table tops or anything.... That might be saved for margarita night :)

I mean these were some crazy ladies. Suuuhhh-weeet.

I mean one is a roller derby chic, instantly she ranks as a "TOTAL BAD ASS" on my cool-o-meter.

Was welcomed to sit anywhere, and scored a seat next to the owner, where she taught me how to knit, and I was soon on my to making a scarf, while listening about a cult of yogis.

So now I have a date with the Nutty Knitters at the roller derby rink on Saturday night, and cant wait for Tuesday to roll around again.

My heart is full. Got in some great laughs. I will sleep well tonight.

Thank you ladies :)

Sprouts

(banana peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes)

There is something amazing in my little baby sprouts.

All the LIFE in them. How fast they grow. How pretty and green they are.

*sigh* 

Today I transplanted some of my wonderful cucumbers, but it doesnt look like they will survive. The fact I had to transplant and thin them out was weighing heavy on my chest. I mean c'mon they are alive and happy, but in order from them to grow nice and strong that cant be crowded.

So today was a tough day, but these sprouts give me hope, and I'm still learning.

My Fishermen

Fishing. Fishing. Fishing.

I hear it all day long. Paw Paw instilled a great love of fishing to all my loves. With no fear they jump into worms, chase after crabs, and celebrate a catch as though they just won the super bowl.

I cant help but to watch them work, and see the excitement in their eyes when they get a "bite".

My fishing loves.

Facebook Discussions

Picture look familiar? If not we need to become FACEBOOK BFF's.

If it does, please take a look at the bottom of the picture, notice "DISCUSSIONS".

That my friends is where we will have our FORUMS for the 12 week trainer!

Spent some time looking for forums, and at meetup.com, and came to a realization that no one wants to sign up for an account. Who needs another one? I dont.

So why not stick with Facebook? We are all on there, and you can stay up to date with the discussions as you are filling in on everyones life dramas :) YAY!

Please feel free to start different threads, and a personal thread with your own fitness journal! This way we support each other, and stay up to date on any tips, or how sore we all are :)

Also start non-fitness related threads, heck I do ( and have a lot to say) plenty of other things than working out! Hope to see you there :)