Fortunately, I did not have a sedentary Christmas vacation: there was a lot of hiking, some swimming, and even running outdoors in the cool Arizona weather- that was an unexpected treat in a number of ways!- that allowed me to keep and feel active, despite how much (and what) I was eating. However I must keep track of my gym performance so that I ( Read more... )

Friday (today's) results ( Read more... )

No deferred gym days so far, but the week is early ( Read more... )

All this backlogged gym time makes for a lengthy post ( Read more... )

I'm not going to write much in detail right now, and there's a good (enough) reason why ( Read more... )

Our microwave broke. It had a pretty good run; it lasted at least 7 years, and was bought 2nd-hand for $75. Getting a replacement will be...maybe easy, since Black Friday is right around the corner? One can hope, anyway ( Read more... )

While it hasn't been a seriously long time since I last posted, I find myself feeling behind regardless. That's without me even thinking about the backlogged/unfinished posts that I have yet to complete. In the big picture it's not really worth the worry, though ( Read more... )

One thing I know for sure: I am tired. These 4am start times, though beneficial in a number of ways, have been a weird and inconsistent drain in my later-in-the-day energy ( Read more... )

I know it's boring- but I have to document my workouts, mmkay? The glorious memes and commentary about the election will have to wait till later ( Read more... )

First and foremost, my family was unaffected by the heavy tornado/storm activity this weekend- though some people from church, and friends thereof, were affected. A particular friend of someone from church was part of a family who got through it unharmed, but had a house that looked like it was almost totally demolished; which was especially ( Read more... )