Friday, January 20, 2012

This and That

Still not running, but I did get around to reading and commenting on some blogs.  You all have been a busy bunch!  Makes we want to take some time to mention a few things that are going on.

  • I read something about squats being good for OA of the knee. So I decided to try it.  I've done three sets of squats 5 times and each time my knee makes all kinds of weird noises that I don't think it's supposed to be making when I do these.  Kind of freaks me out.  So I'm not sure that I'm going to continue.
  • I've been trying to do a decent amount of walking.  Hoping to hit about 30 miles for the month (avg 1 mile per day).  I'm at 20 miles for the month and it's the 20th, so it seems I'm on track for that.  Yay, me!
  • It is also my son's 20th birthday.  Man o' man, time flies!
  • There is a local 5K in 3 weeks, essentially right when I'm ready to start running again.  I may or may not sign up for it.
  • I'm going to be doing a 365-day photo project starting on March 1.  At the end, I hope to be better skilled with my camera.
  • Husband & I have a trip to Grand Cayman booked for 5 nights in February, just the two of us.  Woot!
  • I've been thinking about doing a local spring triathlon that is scheduled for mid-April.  I'm holding off just to make sure I know which weekend it is. I would need to start cycle training SOON if I decide to do this.
  • I'm anxious to get on my bike again.  Maybe this weekend if the weather holds up.  *fingers crossed*
  • I started painting our Great Room this morning. We have to paint with a brush to get the adobe bricks covered, which seems to take about 4 times as long as painting a flat wall with a roller.  Plus, it's a fairly large room. Trying to break this down into smaller segments so I don't get discouraged.

11 comments:

  1. Hope you get out on that bike ride!

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  2. Grand Cayman -- go Lisa!

    Must admit I'm a bit jealous. We went there on our honeymoon. :)

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  3. My knees make weird noises too! :)
    That trip for two sounds soooo good! I am jealous.

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  4. yay for race planning & vacations. enjoy!!

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  5. Happy birthday to your son! I'm so jealous of your trip!

    Great job on the walking miles!

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  6. Happy birthday to your son.
    I hope that your knee gets well soon.
    Good luck for the 5k and the triathlon, I am sure you will be ready in spring.
    Enjoy the trip to Grand Cayman, I would love to visit it.

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  7. Hi Lisa, thanks for your comment on my "I'm stuck" post. The problem is the visa situation.I got the Greencard approved but have to wait for a spot which takes 4-5 years. My current work visa is only with my current company. In order to work somewhere else, that company has to sponsor a new visa for me. With the current job market very unlikely :(

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  8. I think squats and lunges are definitely good for your knees if you're doing them properly. That's what my yoga teacher says anyways and we do A LOT of lunges and squats in yoga. Lol

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  9. The 365 day photo project sounds interesting!! Is that an online challenge?

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  10. I hope you got to get on the bike this weekend.
    I hope everything is going well, otherwise, for you.
    It's not fun or easy to not be able to run.
    Drop me a note, anytime at all. ;)

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  11. You have to do your squats to the beat of the music! My arthritis is much better since I started doing air-squats on a regular basis.

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