One of the more disappointing aspects of my current insane studying commitment is the lack of time for exercise. I am certainly feeling it much more now that spring is (hopefully) here, the sun is shining, and then snow is melting. I would love to go for a run; I feel like the road and… Continue reading Swimming Fasted
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Day 6: The Definition of Hope
"Hope is the thing with feathers - that perches in the soul- and sings the tune without the words- and never stops - at all" ~Emily Dickinson I initially picked this quotation because I like Emily Dickinson: She was such an interesting person! While she was alive, and even afterwards, people thought she was just… Continue reading Day 6: The Definition of Hope
Day 5: Alternative Motivation
"A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." ~Herm Albright I would say that for a cynic such as myself, the decision to exude positivity for the sole purpose of pissing off other people (who are usually always grumpy anyway) would… Continue reading Day 5: Alternative Motivation
Right Motivation
I have been sick with an upper respiratory tract infection for 5 days now. For some reason the usual dose of pseudoephedrine has not been working on me. So, between my plugged up nose and my extremely sore throat (add mouth breathing to worsen that) I haven't been sleeping very well for the past few nights.… Continue reading Right Motivation
It’s a Day for Running
The weather is final smartening up here. For the past week or so I've been waking up to find snow on the ground with continued rani/snow throughout the day. I have been doing a great job of "training" either indoors on my treadmill or (more recently) outside. Unfortunately, using my treadmill is not my favorite… Continue reading It’s a Day for Running
The Cranky Giraffe 