Well I haven't been updating as much as I've wanted lately - but that's getting better. I'm averaging 3/week - as opposed to 1. Let's see if we can boost it. This is a useful forum for me to communicate with myself - as well as give you a peek inside my mind.So let's update.
Diet/Food - things here are going according to plan. I'm logging everything I'm eating, and noticing some trends and patterns. I'm sure this is what the dietician wanted me to do - and I look forward to seeing her again on October 5 to review them, and also to weigh in and see if the exercise and "counting" is putting me on the right track.
Exercise - a few bumps - but doing good. Sticking to the Galloway plan - 2 days of 30m walk/run with 1 long run each week. However - here are the bumps. My interval timer - stopped working. After two uses. I called, and they're sending another. Ugh. And this morning's 30 minutes was interrupted about halfway in by a very urgent call to the restroom. So I'm going to REDO today's 30m tomorrow in preparation for 5 miles on Sunday.
General wellbeing - I think I'm doing alright. My emotions are a little closer to the surface than normal - which is one of the things I talked about with my counselor yesterday. Oh right - I had a counseling appointment yesterday. First one. I really like this counselor. She seemed very friendly, a good listener, and like someone who wants to help me figure out what I'm going through - help me through it - and see me a better, healthier person on the other side. So hey - if you're reading this doc - THANKS - I felt good just coming to meet you.
Other stuff - things here are generally going in a normal direction. Elizabeth is nearly TWO. When did THAT happen? Oh and a quick shout-out to the "Magic" to my "Mayhem" - Bryan Ripper - now DADDY of a beautiful little boy. Go over to Facebook and say hi.
And I'm really excited about tonight. I get to perform MAGIC at my mom's retirement home. My first actual PAID magic gig. :) How cool is that?
And I'll leave you with a video of one of the tricks I'll be performing tonight - the classic of magic - the Cups and Balls - as interpreted by Lance Burton.
EPCOT AWAITS!
Sounds like you're in a good positive place to make some great progress. One step at a time! Every step brings you closer! Hm... Maybe we need a magician at our Shades of Green Vow renewal October of 2012...
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ReplyDeleteQuality over quantity, Jonathan! I'd rather see one good weekly post like today's - chock full of positive news and achievements - than three about setbacks!! Congratulations. (Just stay away from the prune juice before setting out on those runs, OK???!!!)
ReplyDeleteAs for the magic and mayhem - yes - ahem - thanks for reminding me to prod you again - you and Bryan are long overdue for a reunion show of All About The Mouse. Just let me know the date in advance and I'll be glad to leave another musical voicemail on the AATM answering machine - if it's still working!!! I think I still have it programmed into my iPhone.
But I think your roles are now reversed. Obviously YOU are now the magic and Bryan - well, looks like now he and Amy are going to be raising the new little mayhem.
And of course, both of your families are going to have to have an Atlantic Southeast Meet-up at Bay Lake Tower just as soon as Baby Ripper is old enough to go and pose for his first Main Street Photopass Photo with Elizabeth.
It's great to see progress. And I would love to see your version of the cup and ball trick. The best version I've seen is with Penn and Teller where they use clear plastic cups.
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Progress is awesome and this is a great positive post. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to keep seeing the success!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to pop in and say hello! You're making progress Jonathan. That's all we can ask for!
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady !!! Nice you seem a little distracted here but you're moving forward!
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