I noticed Blogger finally forced the changes on me. Ugh. I
hate them. Oh well, what's a blogger to do, right? I may complain, but I won't
switch to WordPress. Too much work (and I'm not sure I like it any better).
Yep, I'm lazy.
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Friday's trip to the AT&T store was not a hassle at all!
I got there at 9:00 am, expecting to wait in line (expecting the store to open
at 10:00 am) when I saw someone walking out holding an AT&T bag. Are they
open already? I thought. Sure enough, they were! And there wasn't even a line! Better
yet, they had the iPhone my husband wanted. By 9:45 am, my husband had his new
phone in his hand (since I was kind enough to drive by his work and drop it off
– am I too nice, or what??).
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I've been exercising regularly since the beginning of July,
determined to get back in shape. I guess I've been doing something right. So
far I've lost 10 pounds (yay!) and have gone down a size (double-yay!). Best
thing – even if I do manage to get another job, I'm in a routine I'll continue
with. I love working out in the mornings.
Only one problem. I also like to walk outside on my non-gym
days (that would be on Tuesdays and Thursdays) and it's getting darker (and a
little colder) in the mornings. Starting later isn't an option; it screws up my
whole routine. I might have to move to the treadmill (ugh!). Well, at least I
can read on that, so maybe it won't be ALL bad. I just love walking outside
more, though. I feel like I get a better workout (and I do try to run, even
though I hate it).
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Since I'm closer to the end of Book 5 than I am the
beginning, I've decided to set a goal to finish the first draft. So…I picked
Oct 31. I SHOULD get it finished earlier, but don't want to stress myself out
too much. Halloween is a good goal and means I took 6 months to write it. Not
too bad, you think?
Of course, now I realize I need to change certain events in
my story. My writing hasn't stalled (that sometimes causes me to do that), but
I finally figured out how I want it to end (and that's VERY good). It's not a
major change, just the last ten pages I wrote, but may put a kink in my word
count for the week (then again, it may open it up!). Ah well, that's what makes
writing fun – trying different scenarios.
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If you haven't had a chance to check out The WRiTE Club at
DL Hammons' blog, why not? Just click on the picture on the sidebar and you'll
be taken there. To be eligible to vote, you need to sign up (follow his
instructions) and he's still taking submissions. A new fighting round is posted
on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Sure, the writing is rough sometimes, and
it's all anonymous, but it's interesting to see what other people are writing.
If you have been over there, did you submit? I've submitted, but I won't say
whether or not my piece has been posted yet. Gotta keep the mystery!
7 comments:
Greg got his iPhone Friday too. He is a very happy camper.
I saw that Samsung Galaxy S-III and fell in love. But I just bought a phone so no new phone for me. The i-Phone screen is too small for me.
Maria - I just don't see what all the hoopla is about smart phones. And I don't see the need to add $20-50.00 to our already huge phone bill (especially now that I don't bring in as much money). I guess if I didn't have the internet so readily available, I would think differently.
Congrats on your exercise success, and keep up the good work! I actually find it easier to stay motivated with the treadmill, especially when the book I'm reading there is really good. Lucky you on the iPhone! I love my Droid - it's how I read blogs since I'm on base 4 days a week, and they block everything! Yay on the writing, too - sounds like a smart reasonable goal. Good luck!
Oh, and WP is much easier than blogger, especially if you host on wordpress.com. Just sayin... :)
Congrats on your exercise success, and keep up the good work! I actually find it easier to stay motivated with the treadmill, especially when the book I'm reading there is really good. Lucky you on the iPhone! I love my Droid - it's how I read blogs since I'm on base 4 days a week, and they block everything! Yay on the writing, too - sounds like a smart reasonable goal. Good luck!
Oh, and WP is much easier than blogger, especially if you host on wordpress.com. Just sayin... :)
I used to jog at 6:30 a.m., year round. I was actually kind of nice going out in the semi-dark in the winter. Well, except for that one morning when I didn't see a raised piece of sidewalk and ending up kissing the concrete. Got to be a little careful.
What a good wife you are. And lucky there were no lines. I just dreaded the thought you would have to wait so long last week.
I was walking when my mother was away (Had to take her dog) but now she's back I don't. However, working on the old house, I've dropped a few pounds and a dress size too, so maybe I'll just keep painting the new house too.
Jennette - Yeah, walking on a treadmill does seem to go by faster when I'm reading a book. Plus, I get more reading in!
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Linda - I kind of like the dark, but a little wary, too. We'll see if I can handle the cold. If it rains or snows, then I'll definitely use the treadmill.
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Anne - If you need a paint project, my house is available, too! Ha ha :)
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