Freakin' Olympic's

Whelp, as you guessed it...I am REALLY excited about the Olympic's.  I just can't get enough of it! I suppose I can recap my feeling toward the Olympic's on my days.

Friday: Opening Ceremonies!  While they got weird, I really did enjoy the first part of the history of London.  Then when the kids came out on the beds and all the jazz, I was a little confused.  And then though digital age business...not really cool.  Weirdness proceeded by the Parade of Nations.  This is something I do enjoy, however, 204 countries is a BUNCH of people to walk in and see.  While this was happening I flipped it back and forth between that and Harry Potter.  Once the US was announced we watched to the end.  LOVED the cauldron and how it was made.  Besides some Lithuanian food for dinner, I might have consumed WAY to many double stuffed oreos!  But they were sooooooooo good!

Saturday (7/28):  After getting up and visiting my parents in the morning, I headed to a friends house to help her strip some paint off a dresser I helped her paint.  I shouldn't have let her paint it, but she insisted...and then look what happened.  Not only was the whole processes extremely long and tedious, it was only 101 outside.  Needless to say, my relax day was shy of relaxing!  But got home in time to watch the USA volleyball team play, and then later that night watch some swimming, and then my favs of Kerri and Misty!  Reese was super relaxed and happy this weekend!


Sunday (7/29):  Relax day....mall day! My dear mother has asked me every weekend for the past 3 months to go shopping with her...and this weekend I finally caved.  I ended up with nothing but I got some more exercise on a rest day!  Watched SOOO much Olympic's I couldn't even tell you what I watched!

Monday (7/30):  5m W, 9m R, 5m W.  This is the same as Friday's run, where I wanted to quit so bad.  Today, I felt like I could keep going...not that I would, but it felt like a better run!  My pace got faster then my previous break into the 12 minute mile, only by 1 second, but it is better!!  Headed to the gym tonight and watching all the Olympic's that I have recorded throughout the day!  I really think that employer's should give us off these two weeks so we can support team USA!!

Until next time!! - Go USA!  Peace easy homies - Vic

People are shitty!

For starter's, I am writing this feeling very hurt, angry, vulnerable, let down, taken advantage of, disbelief, puzzled, and overall disgust for people in society!  As a small disclaimer, this has nothing to do with my readers, and my husband and I are just fine.  Also, sorry for the negative attitude in this blog, but I did this to be honest with myself and right now this is being honest with myself.

This blog is about working out. So shouldn't have to worry about other distractions, but the truth of the matter is, we don't live in a perfect bubble, and shit happens!  Shit happens to good people too! 


So Wednesday we made it to the gym.  It was about 1000 degrees inside as the ac hadn't been turned on, but we worked out anyways.  Did some curls, flies, lunges, and calf raises, and for the first time...spent some time stretching!!  Man it felt great!

Thursday: Relax day.  Ended up not being so relaxing around 830pm.  It just irritates me the degree people will go to just to make a quick buck or get a "thrill", without even thinking about how it effects the person they are taking advantage of.  No morals any more in society.  To even think back about 15 years ago, we could play in our front yard all day, and today you have to watch who is outside and monitor their behavior.  Society blows donkey chucks right now, and it is taking everything in my power to not go ape shit crazy!  But good thing we have politicians who are taking care of us....BULL SHIT!

Friday: Today was a run day, and it took everything in my power to get up and run.  Not only because it was early, but because of the events of the previous day and lack of sleep due to it.  It was 5m W, 9m R, 5m W.  I walked at a pretty good clip and I think it had to do with being sooo angry.  But when I got to the running part, about 4 minutes into I wanted to quit.  I feel like this is one of the first times I have REALLY wanted to quit.  I know it is a mental game, and running should have helped me clear my mind, but it just made me more angry.  I did finish the running part and made it home before I completely feel apart.  My only saving grace was that my dog was there and she did not leave my side, even last night when the world was fucking with me, she was right there.  Slept right by the bed, which she normally is patrolling the house.  And about the time I thought things couldn't get any worse, they did!  At this point I couldn't hold it together anymore...but after getting to work and doing what I needed to do, my mom texts with a glimmer of hope.  And as I am talking to my dad, he finds a little hope as well.  Even though this doesn't even begin to fix things, and nothing ever will, it proves that there are fucking idiots out there.

Tonight is the opening ceremonies of the Olympics!  I couldn't be more excited!!!  When I watch the Olympics, I always wonder how this one event can bring the whole world together, yet there are still countries who think it is ok to blow peoples heads off.  What god says that is ok?  But the Olympics make it like the pain, suffering, and animosity in the world despairs for 2 weeks.  Then again, why does this event make it ok to take a break....can't we all just get along and live in a world that is peaceful, and full of love instead of hate.  It makes me so sad for the next generations.  GO TEAM USA!!!

Pictures are back!

For starters...I have two pictures to add.  One is the lego's hubby and I assembly on Friday night and the other are the bacon buns mom and I made on Sunday.

Now moving on to more important things! Like working out!

So I still need to add to Monday (7/23):  We went to the gym.  I completed curls, flies, squats (ouchie), calf raises, and overhead triceps.  Really had to modified my workout due to the amount of people in the gym, especially the ones that don't understand gym etiquette....SUPER annoying.  To make matters worse, these people who don't know how the gym operates, also don't know how to properly work out!  It takes everything in my power not to laugh at them doing the most ridiculous "exercise" I have ever seen!! Sir, the only way you are able to do 125lbs pull downs is because you are doing them wrong.  Sir, you are not supposed to swing your body with your arms to help you curl your 65lbs dumbbell...it doesn't do anything!  OK, enough about that.  

After we got home dear husband wanted to eat Golden Chick for dinner.  So I go and get us 2 - 4 piece meals, with okra as the side.  When we opened the boxes, mine had about 7 pieces of chicken and okra ALL OVER the place.  The little paper bag (like what a small fry would come in) was also full of okra.  Hubby and I could have shared a box of chicken.  Neither one of us finished even half of what was in the box, but we both felt like SHIT yesterday because of it!  Damn Golden Chick...it just got added to our "You may want this, but you are going to feel bad afterwards" list of places to eat.  It's right up there with Long John Silvers and Chelinos!

Tuesday (7/24):  As previously stated, we felt like shit, I took an hour and half nap and didn't go to the gym.  It was a rest day from running, so it all seemed ok!

Wednesday (7/25):  Run day...5m W, 8m R, 5m W.  Man today was great!  As I was walking the first 5 m, I noticed the beautiful colors that the sun was bouncing off the clouds.  It was so nice to run with that canvas painted.  Got to the 8m R part, and felt great.  Every small goal I wanted to hit while running, I did.  Like it should, it is starting to get hard.  But today I kicked its ass!  Also, according to my little tracker, I busted into the 12 minute range for a mile pace!!  BIG DEAL ALERT!  I know I am not running a mile, or for 12 minutes yet, but it still feels good to know that I am getting back to wear I used to be, even if it still includes walking.

This evening, we are going to the gym.  Not 100% sure yet what I am going to do, but whatever it is, I am sure to kick its ass as well!

So until next time I decide to blog...Peace out homies! -Vic

Had a Drunk Moment!

I have been really bad at blogging lately.  I think it has to do with sheer laziness at night!  So let's catch up!

Friday (7/20):  It was a run day.  5m W, 7m R, 5m W.  I thought it would be smart to check the weather before I left, not sure why, but at 6:30 in the AM, it was already 85 degrees!  Totally glad that I did it then, but DAMN that's too hot for 6:30!  But I did see 3 other people out and about in the neighborhood, which pushes me for about 30 seconds when I see them!  This run was ok.  I made it to the railroad tracks and back, but needed an extra 30 seconds to make it all the way home.  Not to shabby!  Especially after getting back into the gym for the first time in a while.  


Friday was all around a pretty crappy day of eating.  Convinced a JH to eat Chick-fil-a for lunch and then hubby wanted pizza for dinner.  So we ate pizza, put together Lego's and watched scrubs!  A nice way to stay out of the heat!


Saturday (7/21):  Relax day!  So I didn't run, but we cleaned our house REALLY well and did the laundry.  Hubbster washed his car at like 3:30, as I choose to try to finish watching Something Borrowed.  We had a wedding reception to attend for one of my dear friends who got married in Mexico last month.  D wanted to drive his car, which meant I got to drink!!  And drinking is what I did, as well as eating 3 pieces of cake.  I would like to say that was not my finest moment of the night, but it wasn't!  After about 3 Margarita's I thought I needed to dance, and ran out the dance floor in my 3 1/2 inch heels, which are SOOOO cute but VERY impractical and hurty for me, to the Bride and wiped out.  I tried to bring the Bride down with me, but she had balance..weird! I didn't really think I was going to hurt after that, but Sunday night and Monday morning I am feeling it!  Needless to say, I had a lot of fun!!

Sunday (7/22):  Again, another Relax day!  But my mom came over to make some traditional Lithuanian food!! YUM!!  We made bacon buns and basically ravioli's! They were soo yummy and I ate way to many, of both!  (I would like to add a picture, but it isn't working with me right now!)

After this long process of all day cooking/baking, I wanted to watch Emily choose Arie on the bacherolette.  But that wasn't the case.  Oh well, I liked One F Jef too, and I think they are cute together.


Monday (7/23):  Monday, BOO!  5m W, 7m R, 5m W.  Totally sucked today.  It was just bad all around.  Not totally what the deal was, I felt mentally ok about this run, but it wasn't good.  I made it to the tracks and back but needed an extra 45 seconds.  Not sure if it was the heat, 80 when I got back, or how hot my t-shirt was and I couldn't cool off.  It just wasn't good!  But today we are going to try to go to the gym!  So I can make up for it in there.

Until next time homies- Vic

Super Sore Must Mean Working Hard

A little behind, but have done a BUNCH of working out since the last post.  So, lets start there...

Tuesday (7/17):  Went to the gym and started a semi full body work out.  Curls, flies, pull downs, and leg lifts.  Not a great workout, but a great introduction back into the gym.  We also went without our water, which normally wouldn't be a problem, but the homeowner didn't have the garage open to get our water out of there fridge that he provides us.  And then to top it off the A/C wasn't on in the gym so it was BLASTED hot.  We also brought Reese pup and she was miserable.  But we did workout and then come home and made chicken bake thingy...DELICIOUS!


AGT....TERRIBLE talent.  Nothing too standout.


Wednesday (7/18): Running day.  It was a little different 4 m R, 5 m W, 4 m R, 5m W.  Started straight out the door, up a hill, and then passed out...ok that didn't happen, but it would have made for a good story.  I have about three courses that I like to run in the neighborhood. Today, I got to furthest course today!  Made it to the railroads track and back in 16 mins!!!  That is a mile and half. Whoop Whoop!

Then I went to work...which really sucked!  Long day of actually working!

Got home, and convinced Hubby to go to the gym!  Did that same workout again today, but just trying to get my body back into the rhythm.

Totally trying something, and it seems to be working....Instead of having Ben & Jerry's Ice cream and eat 750661345106 calories, I got some Jolly Ranchers.  Something that will last a while and give me the sweet that I am looking for.  I can eat 3 for 70 calories.  So far I have had 1, and seem just fine!  It craved my sweet tooth, and I don't feel like I binged on Ice Cream!


Tomorrow is a relax day, so I am taking full advantage.  Going to get a pedicure!!  So need it!

Goal Time!

Well, since it is Tuesday, I need to blog.  I think I am just going to count the weekend outs for blogging.  It's just not going to happen!  And yes, I should have blogged yesterday, but well...I have no reason.  Sheer laziness!

So this weekend was to relax = DONE!  Even included a free chair massage, and pending my mother's results of a full hour massage this weekend, I might be enjoying one myself.  But to be fair, Friday night I mowed the yards and Sunday really cleaned the house, so I was burning some calories.


Monday (7/16):  5m W, 6m R, 5m W.  We went to the gym and I ran through that neighborhood.  I somewhat like running there better because I know the distance.  Just like last time I ran there, my 5 minute walk lead me to a middle of a hill to start my running.  This really isn't ideal, but I suck it up only to realize that I am running against the wind, uphill = super sucky.  On the positive side of this workout, for the first time I ran over half a mile in the 6 minutes of running.  This shouldn't be a huge accomplishment (and this is what pushes me) as I used to a run a mile in 7 minutes, but then again, this is why I am starting out on a couch to 5k program. 


Not sure if I have stated my goal with my blog peeps, but I have finally come up with a lofty, yet attainable goal.  I want to run the Race for the Cure (its a 5k) in October, and be able to not only run the whole race, but to make it in decent time.  My friend Lash has agreed to run it with me, so now I have accountability.  The other part of the goal is to be able to run with Lash.  She runs frequently and for long distances for a long time.  One time she mentioned that she went for a 40 minute run, and I would like to be able to do that with her.  I also don't think she knows I stalked her that much :o), or that time really stuck with me.

Tuesday (7/17): Today is a rest day.  Not 100% sure if we are going to the gym today, but I am going to start lifting again to get a full body workout going on.  Nothing to major, but something to gain some muscle and make my body taught.  Also, it burns a shit ton of calories!!

I know the day isn't over, but I also know there are some people out there (coughJHcough) that get angry that I don't blog as often as I should.  So here is your post for the day!

DAMNIT GALE!!!

First, finished Mockingjay today!!!  I was totally hoping that Gale would prevail at the end, but naturally the broken, cry baby Peeta had to win Katniss.  What totally shocked how it ended, but glad to see good prevail!!

Next on the list, the workout!
5m W, 5m R, 5m W.  Got up again in the morning to run, which was good but horrible at the same time.  I think the morning because there is less traffic, which mean less chance of dying, and the annoying dogs are to tired to bark at me, or aren't out yet.  But really it is generally cooler, except this morning.  Got back and checked the weather...73 degrees (nice), slight breeze (a littler more would be nice, but can't overall complain), 74% humidty = DEAD Vic!  Totally left like I was running in soup and had a hard time breathing.  This was the first time that I have really had a hard time with the running part at the end.  I am not sure if it was because of the soupiness or the actual run, but I did finish it and didn't let myself quit.