I think I'm in a blogger funk. I want to blog, I really do... I just draw a blank whenever I think of what to blog about. Maybe I just need some randomness:
•Valentine's Day was low key but still perfect. :)
•The Olympics are so fun to watch! But they are keeping me up late every night. Mornings come early and it's taking more and more to get my butt to the gym.
•I feel discouraged regarding all things weight-loss. I'm working out and I'm watching what I eat. (The weekend was really bad though, so I can't in all honesty say that I'm being super strict about it... but most of the time I have been good.) But I'm seeing ZERO results. Maybe I need to buckle down and start being super strict, even on fun weekends with family. :S
•But that being said, I did notice it is easier to bend over and tie my shoes. ;)
•I took Cadi to see the Percy Jackson movie last Friday. I still need to read the books. She has read them all. We liked the movie.
•I think the weather has forgotten where we live and what time of year it is. We have had a SUPER mild winter! We haven't gotten nearly enough rain, either. But I'm still going to enjoy the sunshine from now until Sunday and try to get some work done in the yard between now and then. But once I'm done with my stuff, it really should start raining again - and snowing in the mountains.
•I just realized that I booked Acadia's next ortho appointment on an early release day for school, there will be no point in her going at all, so I guess she gets a day off from school next week! ;)
•I finished a gift for my cousin's new baby but I can't post a picture of it here because I have no idea if she ever reads my blog... I need to get it to her soon, then maybe I'll post a pic.
•I've started another gift for a lady who works at Cadi's school who is due to have a baby in a couple of weeks. I don't really know her well, but Cadi does and so I thought it would be fun... I'm liking my project so far. :)
•There isn't really much on our calendar for this Saturday and I'm trying to keep it that way. Weekends always fill up so fast; it would just be nice to not have our day booked solid.
•I haven't had a migraine for a couple of weeks, and before that it was about a month, so even if I don't have "success" losing weight, I think our new diet and my exercising are still totally worth it. It would just be nice to see other results, too.
•I hope we get gold in men's figure skating.
•Johnny Weir is totally weirD! But he's a pretty good skater. If he skates really well tomorrow, maybe he can make it on the podium, too. It would be good to get two medals. :)
•I need to bake a cake tomorrow. And then I need to give it away. (See above complaints about weight loss. lol)
•And now I need to go because it's time for me to hit the gym. :)
Showing posts with label Olympics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olympics. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Saturday, August 9, 2008
One World One Dream
Wow, China knows how to throw a good party! The Opening Ceremony was so amazing! I know it's horrible to say, but I usually don't watch the Opening Ceremony all the way through. There are always parts that are cool or interesting but there are usually also parts that are a bit boring. Not so last night! I watched and loved every minute! FANTASTIC!!!
I found a few pics on-line from the show. Unfortunately, I didn't see any pics of one of my favorite parts - the crashing waves on the huge screen around the top of the stadium. With those waves and the dark blue lighting in the stadium and all of the floor show going on with their oars/ships, it totally looked and felt like you were out in the middle of the sea. But there were other parts I loved as well, too. I loved the painting and how it continued to play a role throughout the night, ended as each athlete walked across it adding their own "footprint" to the final picture. I thought the synchronization of everything was amazing. The blocks were very cool and became phenomenally cool when we saw they were done by people - not a machine! The way they lit the torch was awesome. The people on that sphere were incredible - particularly the ones upside-down and especially the ones that were sideways!
If you missed it, I am so sorry! It was just wonderful and beautiful and absolutely incredible!
Here's that painting, after being colored by the footsteps of all the athletes:
Let the games begin!
I found a few pics on-line from the show. Unfortunately, I didn't see any pics of one of my favorite parts - the crashing waves on the huge screen around the top of the stadium. With those waves and the dark blue lighting in the stadium and all of the floor show going on with their oars/ships, it totally looked and felt like you were out in the middle of the sea. But there were other parts I loved as well, too. I loved the painting and how it continued to play a role throughout the night, ended as each athlete walked across it adding their own "footprint" to the final picture. I thought the synchronization of everything was amazing. The blocks were very cool and became phenomenally cool when we saw they were done by people - not a machine! The way they lit the torch was awesome. The people on that sphere were incredible - particularly the ones upside-down and especially the ones that were sideways!
If you missed it, I am so sorry! It was just wonderful and beautiful and absolutely incredible!
Here's that painting, after being colored by the footsteps of all the athletes:
Let the games begin!
Thursday, August 19, 2004
A Season of Change
This weekend is going to be crazy! Debi is moving out, we're throwing a party to celebrate (oops! Did I type that outloud?) :lol:, the craft room is moving to Debi's room and all of Cadi's toys are moving to the craft room! Whew!
For the past couple of months, Debi has been without a job and we have been paying her bills to help her out. The arrangement is not working however, so she is going to move back home and hopes to get a job there. It ends up being really good for us because we were wanting to move around the rooms and had been planning on building a room in the garage in order to do it. This way it's quicker, easier, and less expensive. I can't wait to get the new toy room done, I'm thinking about stamping it. But I haven't decided yet so I'm sitting on it until I know what I want to do. Maybe flowers, bees, butterflies, and the like?
Getting the toys out of Cadi's room will mean changes in there too. We are going to take down her bed and replace it with a regular twin bed. I had seen a really cute castle bed that I wanted to use but I don't think it's available anymore. Too bad, it would have been perfect. Maybe I'll find it somewhere else.
The timing of the move is good since Cadi starts school in two weeks. Debi's been a great live-in babysitter and that will be an adjustment to do without. But with Cadi gone every morning I think things will work out just fine. It would have been fine with Debi staying too, it's not like we've been waiting around for her to leave.
Cadi's a little sad that she'll be gone, but she was a trooper when we told her and seems to be taking it very well. She's is really looking forward to starting school. She gets to ride the bus with her friends and she's been talking about all the art projects she wants to do. I am excited for school to start too. It will be nice to have the mornings quiet and free. I can get errands done, keep the house clean (having a toy room is really going to help with that!), volunteer more with church and school, stamp more, and who knows what else.
Ryan is gearing up for school too. He is testing out of some of his classes first though so he's got alot of studying to do before school even starts! He will be taking one class this semester, one class in Winter, then two or three classes in spring. We'll have to pay for the extra classes so we are saving up. It means changes to our budget, so we will be spending less on gifts we give and alot less on our "vacations". Most of our vacations are to visit family, so that means fewer visits. Hopefully if anyone wants to see us, they'll decide to come here. It's certainly a good place to visit and worth the trip.
One trip we are definitely doing next year though is whale watching in Vancouver, British Columbia for my 30th birthday! I decided that would be pretty much the only thing that could top swimming with dolphins on my 29th birthday! It has been another life long dream to see killer whales in the wild and since it's so close, why not?
In other news...How about Paul Hamm?!? Can we say AWESOME!!! When Debi came into the room mad that she read a spoiler, I was afraid he wasn't going to win, then when he fell (almost in the judges' laps!) I was sure he was out. I believe my exact words were, "There goes the Gold." Debi was great and admitted that when she saw who had won, she just read the whole thing and learned about the fall. I was sitting there thinking she already knew someone else had won. When other mistakes were made by others and Paul made up some points, I thought well maybe he'll get bronze...if he's really lucky silver...but I never thought he's do THAT awesome and pull off GOLD!!! So cool! Tonight is the women's turn. Let's hope they have as much luck on their side!
For the past couple of months, Debi has been without a job and we have been paying her bills to help her out. The arrangement is not working however, so she is going to move back home and hopes to get a job there. It ends up being really good for us because we were wanting to move around the rooms and had been planning on building a room in the garage in order to do it. This way it's quicker, easier, and less expensive. I can't wait to get the new toy room done, I'm thinking about stamping it. But I haven't decided yet so I'm sitting on it until I know what I want to do. Maybe flowers, bees, butterflies, and the like?
Getting the toys out of Cadi's room will mean changes in there too. We are going to take down her bed and replace it with a regular twin bed. I had seen a really cute castle bed that I wanted to use but I don't think it's available anymore. Too bad, it would have been perfect. Maybe I'll find it somewhere else.
The timing of the move is good since Cadi starts school in two weeks. Debi's been a great live-in babysitter and that will be an adjustment to do without. But with Cadi gone every morning I think things will work out just fine. It would have been fine with Debi staying too, it's not like we've been waiting around for her to leave.
Cadi's a little sad that she'll be gone, but she was a trooper when we told her and seems to be taking it very well. She's is really looking forward to starting school. She gets to ride the bus with her friends and she's been talking about all the art projects she wants to do. I am excited for school to start too. It will be nice to have the mornings quiet and free. I can get errands done, keep the house clean (having a toy room is really going to help with that!), volunteer more with church and school, stamp more, and who knows what else.
Ryan is gearing up for school too. He is testing out of some of his classes first though so he's got alot of studying to do before school even starts! He will be taking one class this semester, one class in Winter, then two or three classes in spring. We'll have to pay for the extra classes so we are saving up. It means changes to our budget, so we will be spending less on gifts we give and alot less on our "vacations". Most of our vacations are to visit family, so that means fewer visits. Hopefully if anyone wants to see us, they'll decide to come here. It's certainly a good place to visit and worth the trip.
One trip we are definitely doing next year though is whale watching in Vancouver, British Columbia for my 30th birthday! I decided that would be pretty much the only thing that could top swimming with dolphins on my 29th birthday! It has been another life long dream to see killer whales in the wild and since it's so close, why not?
In other news...How about Paul Hamm?!? Can we say AWESOME!!! When Debi came into the room mad that she read a spoiler, I was afraid he wasn't going to win, then when he fell (almost in the judges' laps!) I was sure he was out. I believe my exact words were, "There goes the Gold." Debi was great and admitted that when she saw who had won, she just read the whole thing and learned about the fall. I was sitting there thinking she already knew someone else had won. When other mistakes were made by others and Paul made up some points, I thought well maybe he'll get bronze...if he's really lucky silver...but I never thought he's do THAT awesome and pull off GOLD!!! So cool! Tonight is the women's turn. Let's hope they have as much luck on their side!
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Check your mail!
Today is Mail Order Catalog Anniversary...I love them! You can find some cool stuff in some catalogs. But, I also love shopping in the stores and at the mall, so I don't really order from catalogs very often.
Ryan's out working on his schooling plans with an advisor. His job is supposed to reimburse for schooling up to 2 classes a semester, but yesterday they told Ryan they won't reimburse the full amount. Basically, they've adjusted the policy. Now it looks like he'll just take one class this semester. He is also looking for another job. The problem is that most companies have schedules that make it hard to take the classes Ryan needs. We are still hoping that Ryan's company will change the policy back to what it should be and we'll be able to stay with them, but for now we just don't know what to expect. Ryan told them back at the beginning of summer that if they didn't pay for his schooling he'd leave. Yesterday he told them he's sending out resumes. Maybe it will be enough to make them change their minds. They are understaffed in his position and really can't afford to lose him. Not to mention, he's right. And they know it.
So, in other news...We watched the Olympics last night (of course). Too bad the women's gymnastic team couldn't pull off a gold medal, but Romania really was better last night and they deserved it. Silver is good too. Phelps is still doing awesome along with the other guys on the relay last night! But the boy needs to pull up his shorts! I just don't know why they have to be so low cut. Well, 5 medals down, 3 to go for him!
I'm looking forward to synchronized swimming. I don't know when it's supposed to start, but I'm watching for it. Tonight it's Paul Hamm going for best all-around, then tomorrow the girls try for it. Good luck to them!
Ryan's out working on his schooling plans with an advisor. His job is supposed to reimburse for schooling up to 2 classes a semester, but yesterday they told Ryan they won't reimburse the full amount. Basically, they've adjusted the policy. Now it looks like he'll just take one class this semester. He is also looking for another job. The problem is that most companies have schedules that make it hard to take the classes Ryan needs. We are still hoping that Ryan's company will change the policy back to what it should be and we'll be able to stay with them, but for now we just don't know what to expect. Ryan told them back at the beginning of summer that if they didn't pay for his schooling he'd leave. Yesterday he told them he's sending out resumes. Maybe it will be enough to make them change their minds. They are understaffed in his position and really can't afford to lose him. Not to mention, he's right. And they know it.
So, in other news...We watched the Olympics last night (of course). Too bad the women's gymnastic team couldn't pull off a gold medal, but Romania really was better last night and they deserved it. Silver is good too. Phelps is still doing awesome along with the other guys on the relay last night! But the boy needs to pull up his shorts! I just don't know why they have to be so low cut. Well, 5 medals down, 3 to go for him!
I'm looking forward to synchronized swimming. I don't know when it's supposed to start, but I'm watching for it. Tonight it's Paul Hamm going for best all-around, then tomorrow the girls try for it. Good luck to them!
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Camp Out
We've had our tent up in our backyard for awhile. First it was to air it out after camping in Florence. Plus we used it to "house" some of my family when they were visiting. But that was about a week ago and we haven't taken it down yet.
So last night, Ryan suggested we camp out. Acadia, Ryan and I slept out in the tent. At first we talked about telling stories and exploring the marsh at night with flashlights, but in reality we stayed up late watching Olympics. Acadia fell asleep on the family room floor and Ryan had to carry her into the tent when we went to bed.
Then at about 5:45 am, Ryan decided to move us all back into the house. He needed to use the facilities and didn't think he'd be able to get back to sleep when he got back because people would be starting their cars for work soon. I was so comfy and sleeping so well that wanted to stay, but he moved Acadia and they went in, so I followed. I told him he was a wuss.
It was fun though.
Hooray for our Men's Gymnastics team! Silver Medals! Japan was awesome and won Gold. Ryan is going to e-mail some Japanese co-workers and congratulate them. And we got a couple golds in swimming! Not bad. Phelps took bronze in the race agains Thorpe, but at least he medaled and keeps his chance to win 8 medals this Olympics! Impressive. Tonight Ryan and I are planning on going on a date, but I don't know what we'll want to do, so far we've been watching the Olympics every night, I'm sure we'll be wanting to tonight too. Isn't it Women's Gymnastics?
I hope you are having fun watching too.
So last night, Ryan suggested we camp out. Acadia, Ryan and I slept out in the tent. At first we talked about telling stories and exploring the marsh at night with flashlights, but in reality we stayed up late watching Olympics. Acadia fell asleep on the family room floor and Ryan had to carry her into the tent when we went to bed.
Then at about 5:45 am, Ryan decided to move us all back into the house. He needed to use the facilities and didn't think he'd be able to get back to sleep when he got back because people would be starting their cars for work soon. I was so comfy and sleeping so well that wanted to stay, but he moved Acadia and they went in, so I followed. I told him he was a wuss.
It was fun though.
Hooray for our Men's Gymnastics team! Silver Medals! Japan was awesome and won Gold. Ryan is going to e-mail some Japanese co-workers and congratulate them. And we got a couple golds in swimming! Not bad. Phelps took bronze in the race agains Thorpe, but at least he medaled and keeps his chance to win 8 medals this Olympics! Impressive. Tonight Ryan and I are planning on going on a date, but I don't know what we'll want to do, so far we've been watching the Olympics every night, I'm sure we'll be wanting to tonight too. Isn't it Women's Gymnastics?
I hope you are having fun watching too.
Friday, August 13, 2004
Friday the 13th
Happy Friday the 13th! (It's interesting to note that it's also Alfred Hitchcock's birthday!!!)
Of course today is also Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics! Are you going to watch?
So, in honor of Friday the 13th, what should we have for dinner? Is there a food that associates with that? I can't think of anything. Tell me if you do.
Also, share what Olympic events you hope to watch in the next couple of weeks. I'll be watching for gymnastics, diving, synchronized swimming, and swimming. The other stuff is cool too and I'll watch it if it's on, but those are my favorites.
I was just about to sign off when I remember something I found months ago:
They say that the number 13 is an unlucky number. This is almost a worldwide belief. You will usually never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But think about this: 13 original colonies, 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 13 stripes on our flag, (and on our dollar bill:) 13 steps on the Pyramid, 13 letters in the Latin phrases "Annuit Coeptis" and "E Pluribus Unum", 13 stars above the Eagle, 13 bars on that shield, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 fruits, and if you look closely, 13 arrows (and later, for minorities: the 13th Amendment).
Something to think about.
Of course today is also Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics! Are you going to watch?
So, in honor of Friday the 13th, what should we have for dinner? Is there a food that associates with that? I can't think of anything. Tell me if you do.
Also, share what Olympic events you hope to watch in the next couple of weeks. I'll be watching for gymnastics, diving, synchronized swimming, and swimming. The other stuff is cool too and I'll watch it if it's on, but those are my favorites.
I was just about to sign off when I remember something I found months ago:
They say that the number 13 is an unlucky number. This is almost a worldwide belief. You will usually never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But think about this: 13 original colonies, 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 13 stripes on our flag, (and on our dollar bill:) 13 steps on the Pyramid, 13 letters in the Latin phrases "Annuit Coeptis" and "E Pluribus Unum", 13 stars above the Eagle, 13 bars on that shield, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 fruits, and if you look closely, 13 arrows (and later, for minorities: the 13th Amendment).
Something to think about.
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