Monthly Archives: January 2009

Surprise

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Carrie

Got a package in the mail. Read more… or Read more right here… » Eric decided to surprise me with the Endurance Bag, after all. And on a day like today, it’s pretty much the unquestionable high point. Love, for … Continue reading →

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Jitter, jitter

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Carrie

CJ the Netbook and I are using Panera’s wi-fi service this morning! New experience for me, and I like it! Well, except for the mysterious lock-ups that keep happening over at SparkPeople when I try to enter my measly little … Continue reading →

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Lima beans, anyone?

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Carrie
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Recovery

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Carrie

Yesterday was a craptastic day. From about ten o’clock onward, I had a pounding headache, which I can now attribute to two factors. 1) I spent the weekend not keeping a handle on my sugar intake, so I went back … Continue reading →

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Bag envy

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Carrie

Almost pulled the trigger and bought an Endurance Bag today. I waffled again. I know I’m not alone in having trouble spending money on myself, as opposed to the kids or other loved ones; it’s easier to get things that … Continue reading →

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Runners: Open Thread

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Carrie

What makes for a “bad run”? By all rights, my run today should have been bad. For one thing, I didn’t get to bed until 12:30 AM, and I had to start running at 5:30 AM. For another thing, the … Continue reading →

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Some days

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Carrie

Ran this morning, a bit over 6 miles. (Got back and discovered no milk for my coffee. ) Babysitting this morning. Violin lesson in the afternoon. Try to squeeze in an oil change after that. Quick dinner at home; I’m … Continue reading →

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News flash

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Carrie

I’m better about cooking, in just about every aspect, when I’m tracking my own nutrition. That is all.

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Desperation pays off

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Carrie

So in the aftermath of the work cuts, there’s to be a sort of goodbye/vent party on Friday night; it was scheduled yesterday. Finding a babysitter with a week’s notice is extremely difficult; doing it with only two days to … Continue reading →

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Recovering

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Carrie

It’s been a rough several days here in these parts. Eric’s company made some severe cuts, and we spent a couple of very tense days not knowing whether he or any of our friends who work there would have jobs … Continue reading →

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