I woke up last night to sleet on the windows. I was so excited. I thought for sure I wouldn't have to go to work today. And, here I sit. At KUT. I love my job - that's not why I wanted to stay away. I just really wanted a day off. Don't we all every know and again? The Austin weather forecasters were cracking me up last night. It was like the end of the world was coming because Austin might get some ice. They were doing hour by hour announcements. And, then it was a bust. No bad weather at all.
I did not get up to go running this morning. John did. I stayed in my warm cozy bed. I didn't feel like fighting against myself this morning. I had all ready pretty much convinced myself that I didn't want to go so I decided not to. I am going to have to find a place to run today. I think I might try out the UT Rec Sports. I cannot go tonight because I have Spanish class. It will definitely have to be at lunch. I can get it done though. And, the wonderful thing is that I actually do want to get it done. I think I'll have a better run because I do want to get it done. This morning I would have had a horrible run because I didn't want to get it done. That's my rationale anyway!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
A whole lot of thoughts
OSU lost last night to OU in basketball. Oklahoma got covered in ice. Austin is supposed to get cold by noon today. Unfortunate because I only have a light jacket. It was 60 when I left my house this morning!
I always have a lot of things I want to write about until I sit down at the computer. Then I draw a blank. I realized yesterday why I had been having decent hair days. There was no moisture in Austin. Yesterday it was misty and rainy all day and my hair felt the effects. John and I ran 5 miles on Sunday. It wasn't too hard. John told me that he was surprised I ran the whole way. I was like, what? Of course I ran the whole way. I was supposed to. Yesterday I ran for 30 minutes. It was hard which was discouraging.
On Saturday John and I went to Snow's Barbecue in Lexington, Texas. The drive was really pretty. Snow's was ranked No. 1 by Texas Monthly for having the best barbecue in the state. I don't normally like sausage but this sausage was delectable. The brisket was really moist and tender. The barbecue is fantastic. Absolutely unbelievable. While we were at Snow's I bought my first box of Girl Scout cookies. They were yummy. Thin Mints!
We bought one of those fancy schmancy scales that tell you your bone mass, body fat percentage and muscle percentage. Oh yeah, it tells you your weight as well. I have no clue if I am in the normal range on the other things (body fat, muscle percentage) but my weight is right where it normally is. Apparently working out every single day doesn't really make much difference. I do feel better though. My knees don't hurt as much. I don't feel sick to my stomach after eating - I did when I was in Oklahoma because we were eating such rich foods. So, I'm not going to change anything and I'm going to try to not be discouraged.
I always have a lot of things I want to write about until I sit down at the computer. Then I draw a blank. I realized yesterday why I had been having decent hair days. There was no moisture in Austin. Yesterday it was misty and rainy all day and my hair felt the effects. John and I ran 5 miles on Sunday. It wasn't too hard. John told me that he was surprised I ran the whole way. I was like, what? Of course I ran the whole way. I was supposed to. Yesterday I ran for 30 minutes. It was hard which was discouraging.
On Saturday John and I went to Snow's Barbecue in Lexington, Texas. The drive was really pretty. Snow's was ranked No. 1 by Texas Monthly for having the best barbecue in the state. I don't normally like sausage but this sausage was delectable. The brisket was really moist and tender. The barbecue is fantastic. Absolutely unbelievable. While we were at Snow's I bought my first box of Girl Scout cookies. They were yummy. Thin Mints!
We bought one of those fancy schmancy scales that tell you your bone mass, body fat percentage and muscle percentage. Oh yeah, it tells you your weight as well. I have no clue if I am in the normal range on the other things (body fat, muscle percentage) but my weight is right where it normally is. Apparently working out every single day doesn't really make much difference. I do feel better though. My knees don't hurt as much. I don't feel sick to my stomach after eating - I did when I was in Oklahoma because we were eating such rich foods. So, I'm not going to change anything and I'm going to try to not be discouraged.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Bush girls
It is going to be a busy day today. I have meetings all day. Thursday is sort of my unofficial meeting day. I can handle it.
So, there is a letter that the Bush twins wrote to the Obama girls. It was so moving and touching. The Bush girls are a few years younger than me, I believe. And, they went to school at UT Austin and lived here for quite some time. So, they talked about learning that your dad is your dad not some sketch of him. I was really impressed by the Bush twins. They also talked about how if you were travelling on Halloween - dress up and trick or treat down the plane aisles. They talked about playing house in the White House. It was very down-to-earth and candid. I respect that. The article, if you are interested, is on CNN.com.
So, there is a letter that the Bush twins wrote to the Obama girls. It was so moving and touching. The Bush girls are a few years younger than me, I believe. And, they went to school at UT Austin and lived here for quite some time. So, they talked about learning that your dad is your dad not some sketch of him. I was really impressed by the Bush twins. They also talked about how if you were travelling on Halloween - dress up and trick or treat down the plane aisles. They talked about playing house in the White House. It was very down-to-earth and candid. I respect that. The article, if you are interested, is on CNN.com.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Not too energetic today
I watched the inauguration yesterday in the Austin City Limits studio. It was awesome. I felt like I was in the middle of history - both political and musical. A pretty cool feeling.
I was grumpy yesterday. I think it was because I was super tired. Yesterday we got up to do some cross training. This morning we ran for 40 minutes - running 4 walking 1. It was okay. I almost didn't make it out of bed but then I thought about going to tell John I wasn't going and it just seemed easier to put on my running clothes and go. Its not that he would have given me grief - its that I would have been disappointed in myself. He actually would have been super nice and then he would have went to the gym and I would have felt like a lazy fool.
I have been missing my family quite a bit recently. I saw some adorable pictures of Heather's kids. I miss them.
I am tired today as well. I just hope I'm not as grumpy. I need some caffeinated tea!
I was grumpy yesterday. I think it was because I was super tired. Yesterday we got up to do some cross training. This morning we ran for 40 minutes - running 4 walking 1. It was okay. I almost didn't make it out of bed but then I thought about going to tell John I wasn't going and it just seemed easier to put on my running clothes and go. Its not that he would have given me grief - its that I would have been disappointed in myself. He actually would have been super nice and then he would have went to the gym and I would have felt like a lazy fool.
I have been missing my family quite a bit recently. I saw some adorable pictures of Heather's kids. I miss them.
I am tired today as well. I just hope I'm not as grumpy. I need some caffeinated tea!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Weekend recap
I had a pretty good weekend. On Friday night Tressa, John and I went to the Austin Boat Show. Thank goodness I received the tickets for free from work. On Saturday morning we went to Waco, Texas, to watch OSU play Baylor. OSU lost in overtime. It was pretty heartbreaking. But we did get to see the Baylor Bears. There are 2 black bears that go for walks around Baylor's campus. When I was in college I remember getting an e-mail about the horrible conditions the bears were living in. They have redone the facilities (or maybe created new ones) and now the bears are living in style. We ate dinner at a Texas Roadhouse. It was good. Then we drove back to Austin and went to the Round Rock outlet stores. It was really pretty fun. By the time we got home on Saturday we were pretty well exhausted. Sunday was our 4 mile run day. It was pretty hard. I'm not so very good at regulating my breathing if I'm not on a treadmill so that is something I need to work on.
So, yesterday we bee-bopped around and then went to the gym. Yesterday I was a running rockstar. I ran for 12 minutes - walked for 2 - ran for 4 - walked for 1 - ran for 10. It was awesome. And, I was running at a pretty good pace for me.
This morning John and I got up at 5:15 so we could work out because at lunch today I am going to be watching/listening to the inauguration. It was hard to get up this morning. We did the elliptical machine today because it was a non-running day.
Have a good one today!
So, yesterday we bee-bopped around and then went to the gym. Yesterday I was a running rockstar. I ran for 12 minutes - walked for 2 - ran for 4 - walked for 1 - ran for 10. It was awesome. And, I was running at a pretty good pace for me.
This morning John and I got up at 5:15 so we could work out because at lunch today I am going to be watching/listening to the inauguration. It was hard to get up this morning. We did the elliptical machine today because it was a non-running day.
Have a good one today!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
What is my last name again?
Yesterday I was a pretty busy bee. My last name is officially changed to Gaete ... well, according to the Social Security office anyway. I still need to go to the UT payroll department. I also need to send off for my new passport and finally get my Texas driver's license. But, I'm getting there.
Yesterday I went to the Social Security office. I had to wait for a very long time - like 2 hours - but within 5 minutes they had looked at my paperwork, entered something into their computer, printed out a receipt and sent me on my way. I think Mom was a wee bit sad yesterday that I had changed my name. I can understand. It is weird to be a Gaete now instead of an O'Neill. I am glad to change my name though. I respect those who don't, but I wanted to take John's name.
This morning was not a working out morning. I woke up around 5 and then went back to sleep. It was heavenly. I am having roast beef for lunch today instead of turkey. :( The turkey had a bizarro green spot on it that John and I did not appreciate.
OH! And awesome news - Tressa, John and I are going to the OSU/Baylor game on Saturday. It is in Waco. We are all pretty pumped.
Yesterday I went to the Social Security office. I had to wait for a very long time - like 2 hours - but within 5 minutes they had looked at my paperwork, entered something into their computer, printed out a receipt and sent me on my way. I think Mom was a wee bit sad yesterday that I had changed my name. I can understand. It is weird to be a Gaete now instead of an O'Neill. I am glad to change my name though. I respect those who don't, but I wanted to take John's name.
This morning was not a working out morning. I woke up around 5 and then went back to sleep. It was heavenly. I am having roast beef for lunch today instead of turkey. :( The turkey had a bizarro green spot on it that John and I did not appreciate.
OH! And awesome news - Tressa, John and I are going to the OSU/Baylor game on Saturday. It is in Waco. We are all pretty pumped.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
5 a.m. came early
Good morning!
John and I did get up this morning at 5 a.m. Thank goodness John gets up first. So, he rolled out of bed and went into the bathroom. I normally get dressed first and then I go into the bathroom. You know, brush the teeth, put in contacts, that sort of thing. I have an amazing warm-up suit that John's parents got me for Christmas. It is black velvet and super warm. Yes, I do need it in Austin. It was in the 30s this morning.
My run this morning was one of the best ones I've ever had. I realized that I need to run a bit quicker (relative to me. I'm still hideously slow) so I can get my breathing in working order. I need to concentrate on my breathing so I don't concentrate on how much running sucks.
Today I think I might leave work around 12:30 p.m. so I can go get a new Social Security card. I don't have my old one. I hope that's not a problem. I need to get my name changed with the new card so I can get my name changed at the University. I also have all my paperwork filled out for a new passport. I need to go talk to the very friendly UT post office man about how I need to go about that. I think I have to have my stupid picture taken again. Blugh.
Hope you guys have a wonderful day!
John and I did get up this morning at 5 a.m. Thank goodness John gets up first. So, he rolled out of bed and went into the bathroom. I normally get dressed first and then I go into the bathroom. You know, brush the teeth, put in contacts, that sort of thing. I have an amazing warm-up suit that John's parents got me for Christmas. It is black velvet and super warm. Yes, I do need it in Austin. It was in the 30s this morning.
My run this morning was one of the best ones I've ever had. I realized that I need to run a bit quicker (relative to me. I'm still hideously slow) so I can get my breathing in working order. I need to concentrate on my breathing so I don't concentrate on how much running sucks.
Today I think I might leave work around 12:30 p.m. so I can go get a new Social Security card. I don't have my old one. I hope that's not a problem. I need to get my name changed with the new card so I can get my name changed at the University. I also have all my paperwork filled out for a new passport. I need to go talk to the very friendly UT post office man about how I need to go about that. I think I have to have my stupid picture taken again. Blugh.
Hope you guys have a wonderful day!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Hm ...
Man, I totally had something good to say on my blog and now I can't remember what it was.
Tonight is Spanish class. Last week I learned about health. I'm not sure what this week is. But, I did do my homework so I'm proud of myself for that.
Oh, I know what it was! My friend Mari told me that I had a lot of great perspectives on things so she was excited that I was going to be blogging. That is an awesome compliment. I was very grateful to receive it. It was even more impressive because it came from Mari. I hope to be more like Mari. She sends her grandmother letters often, stays in touch with people and has a delightful sense of humor. Mari is very un-selfish. She puts as much time into others and she does to herself. She lives in NYC these days with her husband but I'm hoping and praying she will move to Austin!
Tonight is Spanish class. Last week I learned about health. I'm not sure what this week is. But, I did do my homework so I'm proud of myself for that.
Oh, I know what it was! My friend Mari told me that I had a lot of great perspectives on things so she was excited that I was going to be blogging. That is an awesome compliment. I was very grateful to receive it. It was even more impressive because it came from Mari. I hope to be more like Mari. She sends her grandmother letters often, stays in touch with people and has a delightful sense of humor. Mari is very un-selfish. She puts as much time into others and she does to herself. She lives in NYC these days with her husband but I'm hoping and praying she will move to Austin!
I'm one of "those" people
I create a blog and then I never write anything on it. Tsk tsk. I have been thinking of my blog often though. I'm trying to decide what I am going to write about. Will it be this marathoning adventure John and I have embarked upon? Will it be about our life as newlyweds? Will it be strictly about the way we are eating better and hopefully losing weight? I don't know. I think this blog will end up being about ... well ... me. Makes me feel pretty selfish but that's what I know the most about. And, they say you should write about what you know.
So, John and I are going to do a marathon. I received confirmation from Mom yesterday that if John and I ran the Tulsa marathon in November she would come and cheer for us. She at first asked me if she was supposed to run along side us. I told her she was. But, then we discussed how she could just make signs and cheer for us and call it good.
We did our first "long" run on Sunday. It as 3 miles. This Sunday we are going to run for 4 miles. On Monday morning we did get up at the butt crack to get our run in. Since we've started going in the morning we aren't really sure what to do with our evenings. It is a bit funny. Last night John read for a little while. I watched Larry King Live because Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser were on. Normally in the evenings we were going to the gym. But, now we don't have to go to the gym so we just sort of twiddle our thumbs. It is actually an amazing feeling because we have been so darn busy for so long.
So, John and I are going to do a marathon. I received confirmation from Mom yesterday that if John and I ran the Tulsa marathon in November she would come and cheer for us. She at first asked me if she was supposed to run along side us. I told her she was. But, then we discussed how she could just make signs and cheer for us and call it good.
We did our first "long" run on Sunday. It as 3 miles. This Sunday we are going to run for 4 miles. On Monday morning we did get up at the butt crack to get our run in. Since we've started going in the morning we aren't really sure what to do with our evenings. It is a bit funny. Last night John read for a little while. I watched Larry King Live because Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser were on. Normally in the evenings we were going to the gym. But, now we don't have to go to the gym so we just sort of twiddle our thumbs. It is actually an amazing feeling because we have been so darn busy for so long.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
January 6, 2009
I told John about my new blog last night on our way home from work. On occassion he will be a guest blogger. I think that will be fun. I also told him that I feel like my spine has been turned into a gently bubbling brook. Hear me out. For the first time since October I don't have a major event looming over me. The pledge drive isn't going to happen until the end of March, we're all ready married, there's no 2 week vacations scheduled and the major work event won't happen for another 2 months. It is a glorious feeling.
Mom didn't hear about her test results. Dad doesn't like the cold and now he's working outside.
Last night John and I went to the gym. I had to get my running in. I ran for 4 minutes then walked for 1. I ended up doing that for 30 minutes. I ran a total of 2.5 miles. Not great but I could have never run 2.5 miles straight.
I got a new hair cut. I look like I belong in the 80s. John said it looked okay this morning though. I'm wearing my new watch, my new rings and my favorite necklace. The necklace is silver and says Live, Laugh, Love. It was a wedding present from Judy. Hooray for Judy!
Mom didn't hear about her test results. Dad doesn't like the cold and now he's working outside.
Last night John and I went to the gym. I had to get my running in. I ran for 4 minutes then walked for 1. I ended up doing that for 30 minutes. I ran a total of 2.5 miles. Not great but I could have never run 2.5 miles straight.
I got a new hair cut. I look like I belong in the 80s. John said it looked okay this morning though. I'm wearing my new watch, my new rings and my favorite necklace. The necklace is silver and says Live, Laugh, Love. It was a wedding present from Judy. Hooray for Judy!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Whoa!
One of the things I want to be better at this year is keeping in touch with people. Here's to hoping I will do that. There are quite a few of you who have made such a huge impact on my life. I have not done a very good job of keeping in touch.
So, John and I are going to run a marathon. We have started training for it ... well, John has started training for it. I haven't because I didn't get up this morning at 5:15 to go run. John did. I don't know why I didn't get up ... well, I sort of do. I didn't want to. :) So, tonight I have to go run for 30 minutes. I will run for 4 minutes and walk for 1 minute.
I'm waiting to hear about my mom's test results. She had a liver biopsy a week ago today. I am hoping and praying for good news.
So, John and I are going to run a marathon. We have started training for it ... well, John has started training for it. I haven't because I didn't get up this morning at 5:15 to go run. John did. I don't know why I didn't get up ... well, I sort of do. I didn't want to. :) So, tonight I have to go run for 30 minutes. I will run for 4 minutes and walk for 1 minute.
I'm waiting to hear about my mom's test results. She had a liver biopsy a week ago today. I am hoping and praying for good news.
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