Friday, July 15, 2016

That was fast...

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!)
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 :)
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.        
True story.
     Hope everyone had a wonderful week! 

11 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. Lovely post. I hope you enjoy your business trip and get to enjoy some downtime. Good luck on your cross stitch - you can do it!

    Have a good weekend

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  3. Cross stitches are so addictive but tough on the eyes I find. Have fun :-)

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  4. Glad 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

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  5. I 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

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  6. I 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?

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  7. A 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.

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  8. Looking 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.

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  9. Looking 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.

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  10. Nice 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 :-)

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  11. Cheers 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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