Over the past few weeks I have built up my swimming from 20min to now an hour. I even went and got a pair of goggles to wear so the chemicals in the pool don't burn my eyes.
I have find this hour a great chance to think or more importantly to not think at all and just zone out doing something other then laying on the couch watching TV.
I am sure I look like Shamu in the water even though I would like to think of myself as the next Olympic girl Michael Phelps. Every time I come up for air I sound like a whale that I seen in Australia last summer.
The new swimming idea is two folded:
1.) I want to start to run sometime and I hear that it is much easier for swimmers to run. I am hoping that it will help with this goal of running over time.
2.) My back has been messed up since I moved at the end of July. Doing any other form of working out hurts to much and I have found swimming to be very relaxing.
After A LOT of convincing from Lacy and Bob, I went today for the first time ever to a physical therapist about the lower back pain. In a 2-3 weeks at $80 a week I should be back to normal or that is goal. It is NOT ok for Loaders to only be comfortable while standing, sitting and laying around is what I do best and I wish to not be in pain for those Olympic sports. I am looking forward to feeling better soon however I am not looking forward to the dent this is going to cause in money.
In other news. I fear it is time to go out and buy new clothes. The old clothes are starting to get to big. I don't know how I am ever going to find old FIA and NCYC t-shirts to wear daily that are a size smaller, I might have to start dressing like a women.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Small and random thoughts...
A few small and random things in my life....
1.) Next week my parents will no longer own my childhood home in Van Meter Iowa.
2.) I have started swimming daily (ok really I have gone every day this week) and I am working on doing the breast stroke. It has been nice.
3.) I am LOVING farm fresh tomatoes this summer, I average about 4 a day. I also have found a new love for yellow pear tomatoes.
4.) My bed sits at an angle in the corner of my room so none of the sides are touching a wall. I have not fallen off or drooped a pillow in over a week.
5.) I have only one more episode of the TV series Weeds to watch tonight, I CAN'T WAIT!
6.) I love this summer's big brother.
7.) Moving and this summers Vacation to Mississippi was a lot of money, it's time to rebuild the savings account. I am sad so say I don't there will be any upcoming trips anytime soon after Colorado in September.
Ta Ta from Tonia's Times
1.) Next week my parents will no longer own my childhood home in Van Meter Iowa.
2.) I have started swimming daily (ok really I have gone every day this week) and I am working on doing the breast stroke. It has been nice.
3.) I am LOVING farm fresh tomatoes this summer, I average about 4 a day. I also have found a new love for yellow pear tomatoes.
4.) My bed sits at an angle in the corner of my room so none of the sides are touching a wall. I have not fallen off or drooped a pillow in over a week.
5.) I have only one more episode of the TV series Weeds to watch tonight, I CAN'T WAIT!
6.) I love this summer's big brother.
7.) Moving and this summers Vacation to Mississippi was a lot of money, it's time to rebuild the savings account. I am sad so say I don't there will be any upcoming trips anytime soon after Colorado in September.
Ta Ta from Tonia's Times
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Be still. Be quiet. And know that we have a God that loves us.
A few weeks ago I moved into a new home. Lacy (roommate) and I have worked hard at making our new place a home. One thing I wanted to do when I got into this new place was create a space in my bedroom for prayer. A place where I can spend time each day with God.
Each night when I go upstairs I turn off the cell phone. Turn on the lamp (never a big fan of overhead lighting) and light my prayer candle. After getting ready for the evening slumber comes my favorite part of the evening. I sit i
n my prayer chair and spend sometime being still, being quiet(never an easy thing for me to do) and let God love me. Prayer is always different, never structured and always life giving. This has become my favorite part of each evening.
At the end of prayer I turned off the light and crawl into bed and just let the softness of the candle flames dance on the walls around me. It is the perfect way to end the day.
Like most things in my life I have rules for the prayer chair. Nothing ever gets put into the prayer chair, such as clothes, books or other items that would prevent me from sitting in it. I am only allowed to sit there when I am in prayer.
If you do not have a space for prayer, try it, you will be amazed at how that space will transform your life. If you would ever like to join me, you are always welcome!
Each night when I go upstairs I turn off the cell phone. Turn on the lamp (never a big fan of overhead lighting) and light my prayer candle. After getting ready for the evening slumber comes my favorite part of the evening. I sit i
n my prayer chair and spend sometime being still, being quiet(never an easy thing for me to do) and let God love me. Prayer is always different, never structured and always life giving. This has become my favorite part of each evening.At the end of prayer I turned off the light and crawl into bed and just let the softness of the candle flames dance on the walls around me. It is the perfect way to end the day.
Like most things in my life I have rules for the prayer chair. Nothing ever gets put into the prayer chair, such as clothes, books or other items that would prevent me from sitting in it. I am only allowed to sit there when I am in prayer.
If you do not have a space for prayer, try it, you will be amazed at how that space will transform your life. If you would ever like to join me, you are always welcome!
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