YAHOO! YIPPEE!!!! I ran the street last night. Here's the scoop.
4.49 pm- Ben and I warm up a 1/4 mile.
?.?? pm- We start running.
?.?? pm- At mile 2.5 I take a .2 mile walk break.
" " pm- Run the remaining 2.3 miles.
" " pm- 1/4 mi. cool down
5.48 pm- Home!
All walking and running combined.....5.5 MILES! YES!
When I was constantly running on the mill I only ever got to 4.5 miles ran. YAY! Another record shredded.....*huge smile*
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Maps are not always right
Sometimes the best laid plans flop. As the kids were enjoying screen time this morning I began mapping my run for today. I hopped online, found the miles and printed the page. It looks intimidating and I knew it was a bigger area than what my mind was seeing. It will be TOUGH! I study the page. I mark the page. I memorize the page. Then Ben and I gear up and go. We get slightly confused in the beginning because the first 1/2 mile goes FAST. The remaining miles don't go so quickly. We complete our goal, what we were informed was 4.5 miles, and start our walk home to cool down. Once home we consult the map and our memory of the run and realize there's a problem.
There was a screw up somewhere. The map (after purusing MANY times) says we ran 4.5 mil. But we know the markers and we remember which one we started on and they didn't match. As Ben says "We ran between 4 and 4.5 miles." Yeah. But that half mile is one that bugs me. That was a hard run when I thought it was 4 and half. Even though I broke my mileage record....I see how hard it was and wonder if I can add more miles. I not.....no completing that marathon. I just can't have that!
Now I just need to run that course six times all at once and I'd have nearly run a marathon. SHOOT!
On a closing note; our Christmas time was wonderful! Moves and time together was lovely. The main gift we gave the kids was monthly contributions to an organization called Open Arms (it was started right here in Oregon). These people feed kids in Africa 4x a week. It is said that this is all the food the kids eat. Four.Times.A.Week. I cried when I first heard that. When I say these kids had nothing; that is the truth. How dare I ever say I have need. God help us. Thankfully our kids 'got it'. We explained it to them and they were excited! YAY!
Anyhoo....here's to you and yours! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
There was a screw up somewhere. The map (after purusing MANY times) says we ran 4.5 mil. But we know the markers and we remember which one we started on and they didn't match. As Ben says "We ran between 4 and 4.5 miles." Yeah. But that half mile is one that bugs me. That was a hard run when I thought it was 4 and half. Even though I broke my mileage record....I see how hard it was and wonder if I can add more miles. I not.....no completing that marathon. I just can't have that!
Now I just need to run that course six times all at once and I'd have nearly run a marathon. SHOOT!
On a closing note; our Christmas time was wonderful! Moves and time together was lovely. The main gift we gave the kids was monthly contributions to an organization called Open Arms (it was started right here in Oregon). These people feed kids in Africa 4x a week. It is said that this is all the food the kids eat. Four.Times.A.Week. I cried when I first heard that. When I say these kids had nothing; that is the truth. How dare I ever say I have need. God help us. Thankfully our kids 'got it'. We explained it to them and they were excited! YAY!
Anyhoo....here's to you and yours! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
No Room
This year our Tree is on our deck. There is no room for it in the inn....hardy-har. Our kids take up our space so the tree has been BOOTED! My friend Steph said that this is was weird. I was thinking it was just as strange to house the tree INdoors. Heh. Then she proceeded to convince me how, like the grinch, she'd come and steal the tree off our deck 'cause it's just....not.....done. I guess we're trend setters??? =)
With our school, the kids' AND this small space we live in....1/2 our Christmas deco's are still in the boxes in storage. I've learned that that's okay. For us, it's good. I'd rather spend less time swapping deco's and more time with the kids and Ben. This is GOOD!
We may be able to display all those wonderful decorations next year though. We are currently looking to purchase our own house. *sigh* This is a HUGE deal. We've already registered for classes for the coming term (we'll need to transfer co. if we move) and we all (the 6 of us) start up again the 1.4.10 (at our currant locals) AND our lease is up the end of Feb (either sign another or be OUT).
We've got tons to ponder and pray about. This time round be don't care about the residence. We care about the lot, the location and the loan. If all those elements are pretty.....we're moving. If not.....we'll renew our lease here. Who knows? Only God!
I am so blessed. Either way, I'm blessed and at peace. God is good!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Junk in the Christmas trunk
I love Christmas time. I always have.
When I was younger we never had glamorous gifts or decorations but they were meaningful just the same. I remember one year I gave my Mom kitchen towels as her gift. I think I was about 6 or so. I still remembering going to the store with my Dad and picking out the multi-towel set. I also remembering her opening them. I was waiting for her reaction. Ahhh. I was safe....she liked them!
The anticipation, the excitement. The wonder. That is my favorite part of this time of year.
This time around, though, somethings different. I'm different.
These days I find myself stifling vomit as I change the channel from the commercials promoting greed and material gluttony. I have a friend that works for a donation center and they cannot schedule the mass of volunteers for this time of year but other times are shorthanded. I can't help but wonder. Why?
The Spirit of giving is great and I'm glad that we celebrate but why save yourself for just this season alone? Give of yourself all year round; not just during this time.
Oh and another thing. If we are celebrating Christs' birth why do we give gifts to one another? Our most precious gifts should be the ones that last for eternity. Loving those who have no family or who smell really bad and have no place to go. These should be our focus. All.Year.Long.
And while we're at it. Who gives a hoot what we call this time of celebration! I've seen signs and stickers touting "Put the Christ back in Christmas" or "Say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays". Sorry but who gives a crap. All the days are God's so it doesn't matter what they're called. And for the record the first definition in the dictionary to describe holiday is HOLYday. Hmmmm. Why make such a big deal? GET OVER IT! and get on with giving.
This is not what Christmas means to me. How about we all spend less this year and give more. How about we purchase a few less items that we can live without and give more to those who legitimately NEED it. Does that person really need that new board game? How can we purchase another gift for someone who has alot already when there are people STARVING? Starving in our own neighborhoods to boot. How about it?
This may seem like I'm an anti-Christmas goon or something. I'm really not. I'm just challenging and advocating honoring Christ and Christmas ALL year round.
When I was younger we never had glamorous gifts or decorations but they were meaningful just the same. I remember one year I gave my Mom kitchen towels as her gift. I think I was about 6 or so. I still remembering going to the store with my Dad and picking out the multi-towel set. I also remembering her opening them. I was waiting for her reaction. Ahhh. I was safe....she liked them!
The anticipation, the excitement. The wonder. That is my favorite part of this time of year.
This time around, though, somethings different. I'm different.
These days I find myself stifling vomit as I change the channel from the commercials promoting greed and material gluttony. I have a friend that works for a donation center and they cannot schedule the mass of volunteers for this time of year but other times are shorthanded. I can't help but wonder. Why?
The Spirit of giving is great and I'm glad that we celebrate but why save yourself for just this season alone? Give of yourself all year round; not just during this time.
Oh and another thing. If we are celebrating Christs' birth why do we give gifts to one another? Our most precious gifts should be the ones that last for eternity. Loving those who have no family or who smell really bad and have no place to go. These should be our focus. All.Year.Long.
And while we're at it. Who gives a hoot what we call this time of celebration! I've seen signs and stickers touting "Put the Christ back in Christmas" or "Say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays". Sorry but who gives a crap. All the days are God's so it doesn't matter what they're called. And for the record the first definition in the dictionary to describe holiday is HOLYday. Hmmmm. Why make such a big deal? GET OVER IT! and get on with giving.
This is not what Christmas means to me. How about we all spend less this year and give more. How about we purchase a few less items that we can live without and give more to those who legitimately NEED it. Does that person really need that new board game? How can we purchase another gift for someone who has alot already when there are people STARVING? Starving in our own neighborhoods to boot. How about it?
This may seem like I'm an anti-Christmas goon or something. I'm really not. I'm just challenging and advocating honoring Christ and Christmas ALL year round.
Don't Save It All For Christmas Day
sung by Avalon written by P. Zizzo, R. Wake and C. Dion
Don't get so busy that you miss giving just a little kiss to the ones you love
Don't even wait a little while to give them just a little smile a little is enough
See how many people are crying some people are dying
How many people are asking for love
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Chorus
So don't save it all for Christmas day find a way to give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas day find a way 'cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on if you give on
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How could you wait another minute a hug is warmer when your in it oh baby that's a fact
And saying I love you's always better seasons, reasons they don't matter so don't hold back
See how many people in this world so needful in this world
How many people are praying for love
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So let all the children know everywhere that they go their whole life long
Let them know love
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This is a life of Christmas. This is what I hope to achieve. No, not someday but this day.
Friday, December 4, 2009
"That last bite tasted like Christmas"
So said my daughter on finishing the last of her gingerbread pancakes. I new I liked her! Here is the recipe so you can also experience what Christmas tastes like.
1.5 c. (cup) white flour
1.5 c. wheat flour
1 c. b. sugar
1 T. (tablespoon) baking powder
1.5 t. (teaspoon) baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. g. (ground) cinnamon
1 t. g. ginger
1/4 t. g. nutmeg
1/8 t. g. cloves
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. coffee, brewed and cooled to room temp.
4 lg. eggs, beaten
1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled
1/4 c. lemon juice
Mix all dry and wet (sugar with wet) items separately then combine. Cook on griddle and enjoy!
We top our cakes with applesauce and then syrup. Yummmm!
*Side note* The first time I made these the batter was too thick. I have not altered the recipe from the first time I made them so extra water will be required. I also double this recipe and freeze the remaining cakes for a quick breakfast another morning.
1.5 c. (cup) white flour
1.5 c. wheat flour
1 c. b. sugar
1 T. (tablespoon) baking powder
1.5 t. (teaspoon) baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. g. (ground) cinnamon
1 t. g. ginger
1/4 t. g. nutmeg
1/8 t. g. cloves
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. coffee, brewed and cooled to room temp.
4 lg. eggs, beaten
1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled
1/4 c. lemon juice
Mix all dry and wet (sugar with wet) items separately then combine. Cook on griddle and enjoy!
We top our cakes with applesauce and then syrup. Yummmm!
*Side note* The first time I made these the batter was too thick. I have not altered the recipe from the first time I made them so extra water will be required. I also double this recipe and freeze the remaining cakes for a quick breakfast another morning.
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