How is it Friday again already??? Slow down, Summer... I'm not ready to break up yet! I have been busy this week getting ready for a business trip that I leave for on Sunday. It is a biannual convention that is being hosted in Minnesota this year. I am traveling with work friends and we always have a great time. Looking forward to that! Looking back on this week, here are my
Five On Friday...
1) I realized that I have been slacking on my reading. Usually I read as much as I can in the summer but I have been so burned out from all that I did in the spring when I was working on National Board re-certification. A friend was excited about a book she had just started so I went to the library and checked out
A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams.
Meh, it was "alright". It didn't strain my brain any to read it, but I am a little disappointed that it wasn't better. Anyone have any good reads they'd like to recommend??
2) I am on a mission to finish a cross stitch sampler that I have had for years. I have been trying to squeeze in time every day to work on it and I am pleased to say it is almost done!! I am already prepping for the next two projects on my to-do list (a quickie one to bring with me when I go away and another one that I am excited to start... more on that later!)
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| So close to being done :) |
3) This week I managed to stay on track with walking. I did at least 10,000 steps every day. I'm not going to lie... some days were torture and I BARELY made my goal, but overall, it was a very successful week! I have switched up my walking route and have a pretty good routine going (which will all fall apart while I'm away, but hopefully I'll pick right up where I left off when I come back). I've mentioned before that I love walking in my neighborhood... it's just a nice place to be :)
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| Wish my yard was no nicely landscaped! |
4) I am something "different". So not me, but I figured I'd give it a go. I have a long history of back issues and for whatever reason, my back has been bad since the beginning of this year. Nothing has worked to improve the situation and I have been very frustrated. I started acupuncture this week and I am "cautiously optimistic" that it is making a difference! I don't really understand how sticking needles in my hands, arms, and ankles effects my back, but I'll take the relief the treatments are providing. I would love to be pain free again... Not quite there yet, but I am hopeful!
Have you ever tried acupuncture? Did it work for you?
5) Food, glorious food. So walking was a great success. Sticking to WW? I
may have had some issues with that. But in my defense, how does one say no when at a party. With cake. And ice cream. And maybe some wine. *Sigh* I really am my own worst enemy.
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| True story. |
Hope everyone had a wonderful week!
I have never tried acupuncture but I have a friend who did and got a lot of relief from it. Hope it works for you. Take care.
ReplyDeleteLovely post. I hope you enjoy your business trip and get to enjoy some downtime. Good luck on your cross stitch - you can do it!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend
Cross stitches are so addictive but tough on the eyes I find. Have fun :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you have had a good week. I like the cartoon! Your cross stitch is beautiful, hope you can get it finished and really enjoy looking at it! Thank you for joining Five On Friday, I hope you have a great weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteI relate to the post card at the end ha! Good luck on your trip, it sounds like great fun! I have never tried acupuncture, too afraid of needles, I hope it works. Have a great weekend xx
ReplyDeleteI am in a constant battle to lose 10 to 20 pounds? Why is it so hard. Last night my husband ordered a dessert with Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream. Did anyone really think I was going to pass that up?
ReplyDeleteA lovely cross stitch sampler. I was very sceptical about acupuncture before trying it but it has really helped me. I hope it works for you too - to get any relief from chronic pain is a bonus.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your finished sampler in all it's glory. Well done in nearly getting it done. I really need to make more of an effort walking. I did have a fitbit but was disappointed that it was incompatable with my phone but it was such a great motivator.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your finished sampler in all it's glory. Well done in nearly getting it done. I really need to make more of an effort walking. I did have a fitbit but was disappointed that it was incompatable with my phone but it was such a great motivator.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you.. coming over from Amy's blog. I live in Oregon and am a crafter and grandma. Hope you hop over and visit. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers for your stitching and all you efforts to be healthy! When I was working in upstate NY as a teaching assistant in an elementary school I got into a walking routine before work and loved it and lost a lot a weight as well. Now, 25 years later I try to swim laps for 3 hours a week and I am trying to get in a habit of using a stretchy cord for weight bearing exercise...and am trying to lose a lot of weight...again! Wishing you safe and happy travels and a good conference :)
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