Last Wednesday of the School Year, run, etc.
Today was my last Wednesday teaching at my present school. Oh yeah, it's been FOREVER, huh. Long story short, I was only offered half-time next year so I started looking. Apparently my good karma decided to cash itself in, because I got what is quite possibly THE best-cased scenario - basically hand-picked by the retiring as of this year Japanese teacher at a high school three miles away from where I live; full-time; and a principal who already seems to like me and understand that I need to feel appreciated. There will of course be transitioning (new school, norms, textbook, etc.), but I'm looking forward to it.
But anyway, yay, last Wednesday. I haven't really "taught" anything new in some time now, but thankfully this year I finally wised up to when I should make the retake deadline, and have had the students working on a final project while I've been grading during classes for the past several days. The really good news is, I will be done grading by Friday, if not tomorrow. But I'll also have to totally pack-up/clean the room. Eek.
I turned 33 years old a little over a week ago, and happened to check the scale. I weighed in at my heaviest ever - somewhere around 170lbs. Which, were I buff, would be awesome. But I am not; I am instead doughy with a bit of a pooch and a spare tire, which needs to go. Somewhere around 23% body fat, though I didn't really pay attention to that. Should've. Whatever; now that school's ending, I can actually *gasp* leave early. And today I was like, "No, I'm NOT going to eat some chocolates; I'm going to be good, and I'm EVEN going for a friggin' RUN when I get home." And I did!
I honestly cannot for the life of me remember the last time I ran, but my watch kind of did as I apparently never posted the previous times. I know as much as it was over a month ago, and I'm guessing when I was at least a little bit lighter. So here's that first, followed by today's run:
From whenever ago:
Mile #1: 10.29.47
Mile #2: 11.11.33
Mile #3: 10.47.66
Total: 32.28.46
Today's:
Mile #1: 10.35.15
Mile #2: 11.04.25
Mile #3: 11.08.60
Total: 32.48.00
Honestly, I'm just proud of myself that I DID IT, but seeing that I was close is kind of cool. Made sure to stretch well pre- and post-run, so hopefully tomorrow I won't be too sore.
I really should get back to posting more. Stuff HAS been happening, but I've honestly been lazy. I need to get back to not lazy. That is better. That's it for now though; super hungry so time for an apple. Take care!
But anyway, yay, last Wednesday. I haven't really "taught" anything new in some time now, but thankfully this year I finally wised up to when I should make the retake deadline, and have had the students working on a final project while I've been grading during classes for the past several days. The really good news is, I will be done grading by Friday, if not tomorrow. But I'll also have to totally pack-up/clean the room. Eek.
I turned 33 years old a little over a week ago, and happened to check the scale. I weighed in at my heaviest ever - somewhere around 170lbs. Which, were I buff, would be awesome. But I am not; I am instead doughy with a bit of a pooch and a spare tire, which needs to go. Somewhere around 23% body fat, though I didn't really pay attention to that. Should've. Whatever; now that school's ending, I can actually *gasp* leave early. And today I was like, "No, I'm NOT going to eat some chocolates; I'm going to be good, and I'm EVEN going for a friggin' RUN when I get home." And I did!
I honestly cannot for the life of me remember the last time I ran, but my watch kind of did as I apparently never posted the previous times. I know as much as it was over a month ago, and I'm guessing when I was at least a little bit lighter. So here's that first, followed by today's run:
From whenever ago:
Mile #1: 10.29.47
Mile #2: 11.11.33
Mile #3: 10.47.66
Total: 32.28.46
Today's:
Mile #1: 10.35.15
Mile #2: 11.04.25
Mile #3: 11.08.60
Total: 32.48.00
Honestly, I'm just proud of myself that I DID IT, but seeing that I was close is kind of cool. Made sure to stretch well pre- and post-run, so hopefully tomorrow I won't be too sore.
I really should get back to posting more. Stuff HAS been happening, but I've honestly been lazy. I need to get back to not lazy. That is better. That's it for now though; super hungry so time for an apple. Take care!