Please bury me in Effingham
Crossposted from ben_folds_fans, and of particular interest to the Vandalians/Southern Illinoisans on my friends list.
Ben Folds offered keys to the cemetery in Effingham, IL.
I knew "Effington" was about Effingham, even before I read that he officially said so. I am so damn proud.
So, on the agenda for today is going to Meadowhall (the giant shopping center nearby) and purchasing the following necessary items:
1. an iPod Shuffle, to use for working out, as my full size iPod is too bulky. (If I am daring, MAYBE an iPod mini with an armband. MAYBE.) the iPod Shuffle is about £35, which isn't too terrible.
2. a swimsuit to use for athletic swimming, as part of my new gym workout thing
3. a gymbag
4. goggles
5. a headset to use with Skype on my computer
6. a water bottle, so I don't spend money on water everytime I'm done working out
Optional:
1. Another gym outfit, or at least another shirt to wear to the gym.
2. a towel
The working out thing has just started, but it's good so far. I'm slowly working my way up to 30 minute sets, and I will aim to go further once I finish that. I did about 22 minutes on Friday. 15 on a bike, and then about 8 minutes on a handbike (which tired me out like whoah). Rachel is super excited about swimming, as she used to swim competitively, and insists we add swimming to the rotation sometimes. I couldn't agree more; I love water, and swimming is great exercise.
Ben Folds offered keys to the cemetery in Effingham, IL.
I knew "Effington" was about Effingham, even before I read that he officially said so. I am so damn proud.
So, on the agenda for today is going to Meadowhall (the giant shopping center nearby) and purchasing the following necessary items:
1. an iPod Shuffle, to use for working out, as my full size iPod is too bulky. (If I am daring, MAYBE an iPod mini with an armband. MAYBE.) the iPod Shuffle is about £35, which isn't too terrible.
2. a swimsuit to use for athletic swimming, as part of my new gym workout thing
3. a gymbag
4. goggles
5. a headset to use with Skype on my computer
6. a water bottle, so I don't spend money on water everytime I'm done working out
Optional:
1. Another gym outfit, or at least another shirt to wear to the gym.
2. a towel
The working out thing has just started, but it's good so far. I'm slowly working my way up to 30 minute sets, and I will aim to go further once I finish that. I did about 22 minutes on Friday. 15 on a bike, and then about 8 minutes on a handbike (which tired me out like whoah). Rachel is super excited about swimming, as she used to swim competitively, and insists we add swimming to the rotation sometimes. I couldn't agree more; I love water, and swimming is great exercise.