“A year from now you may wish you had started today.”
Karen Lamb
Karen Lamb
Monday, January 9, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Resolution Season
Back to fitness, back to reality.
New Years Resolutions are a-flying and most typically include some sort of mention of weight loss, fitness, health aspect of ones life. My resolutions have been made long before December... and they include dropping that freaking weight that I put on after my wedding dammit. I am not lazy, I am a rock star runner/athlete that is not going anywhere.
They say that they typical newlywed puts on a few after their wedding and as I've already addressed... this is most definitely the case. The more and more I talk about it the more and more I feel the urge to do something about it.
Healthy Eating -
Snack on fruits instead of ice cream
Have dessert only once a week
Avoid carbs that aren't necessary (bread, crackers, etc) but be sure to include those good complex carbs from vegetables and fruits that help maintain a full feeling (sweet potatoes)
Exercise -
I joined Kosama, an 8 week program, similar to the better known Farrells which starts on Monday (Happy Birthday To Me)
Running - Complete the 10 Mile Soldier Field Run in May, as well as 3-4 other races (5k's an longer) before 2013
Get faster, race time should be UNDER 10 minute miles consistently
Measurable Goals - to lose 15-20 pounds this year, go down a pants size, and to run under a 10 minute mile
How - Listen to more fitness related podcasts and watch shows like the Biggest Loser (even though I know and you know that their lifestyle is unrealistic for me), attending Kosama 5 days/week, eating at least what my BMR recommends, but no more than 20% over (according to this calculator, it's just over 2000 calories a day)
Show me what you're working with - weigh myself regularly to mark progress, take pictures though out the process (every 5 pounds?)
I promise not to fall off the grid, folks... That being said - Keep me accountable!
New Years Resolutions are a-flying and most typically include some sort of mention of weight loss, fitness, health aspect of ones life. My resolutions have been made long before December... and they include dropping that freaking weight that I put on after my wedding dammit. I am not lazy, I am a rock star runner/athlete that is not going anywhere.
They say that they typical newlywed puts on a few after their wedding and as I've already addressed... this is most definitely the case. The more and more I talk about it the more and more I feel the urge to do something about it.
Healthy Eating -
Snack on fruits instead of ice cream
Have dessert only once a week
Avoid carbs that aren't necessary (bread, crackers, etc) but be sure to include those good complex carbs from vegetables and fruits that help maintain a full feeling (sweet potatoes)
Exercise -
I joined Kosama, an 8 week program, similar to the better known Farrells which starts on Monday (Happy Birthday To Me)
Running - Complete the 10 Mile Soldier Field Run in May, as well as 3-4 other races (5k's an longer) before 2013
Get faster, race time should be UNDER 10 minute miles consistently
Measurable Goals - to lose 15-20 pounds this year, go down a pants size, and to run under a 10 minute mile
How - Listen to more fitness related podcasts and watch shows like the Biggest Loser (even though I know and you know that their lifestyle is unrealistic for me), attending Kosama 5 days/week, eating at least what my BMR recommends, but no more than 20% over (according to this calculator, it's just over 2000 calories a day)
Show me what you're working with - weigh myself regularly to mark progress, take pictures though out the process (every 5 pounds?)
I promise not to fall off the grid, folks... That being said - Keep me accountable!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Dream Job
I had a moment today when I just had to stop and say - what did I ever really do to get this amazing job? I am honestly so excited and humbled that I'm working at Iowa State University. I know that no job is perfect and every day there will be something that I don't want to do... but wow.
I planparties conferences for a living.
Part of my work is being a journalist and producing a newsletter.
I promote the very school that I came from, work a few yards from the place I had my wedding reception, and just a few blocks from where I MET my husband
I have received 7 FREE tickets to ISU Basketball games this year
(That means that by attending these games, it's basically like I'm going to a work function, what work functions do you attend?)
I HEAR the campanile from my OFFICE!
I am so lucky. I can't wait until I've really made my mark here at ISU.
I plan
Part of my work is being a journalist and producing a newsletter.
I promote the very school that I came from, work a few yards from the place I had my wedding reception, and just a few blocks from where I MET my husband
I have received 7 FREE tickets to ISU Basketball games this year
(That means that by attending these games, it's basically like I'm going to a work function, what work functions do you attend?)
I HEAR the campanile from my OFFICE!
I am so lucky. I can't wait until I've really made my mark here at ISU.
I LOVE MY ALMA MATER!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Sandy Salton
My family has lost a great man - and although I never really got to know him, I feel like this story is worth sharing.
My husband's Grandfather, Sandy Salton, passed away yesterday afternoon after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Before going to a nursing home, my husband told me that he, his father and grandfather often played a game called 500. For those who don't know how to play, it's a 4 person card game that follows the rules of trump (ie if Hearts are trump, the Jack of Hearts is highest, Jack of Diamonds is second, then all hearts starting with the Ace are highest). The 2s and 3s of the deck are set aside,10 cards are dealt to each person and 5 cards are put in the middle. (This game also had a Joker, which is the highest Trump)
My husband shared with me that the game was often one of strategy debate. Did your partner play correctly? Sometimes the hints one can drop when bidding, or laying a card first can be misread and this often sparked a debate amongst those playing.
I never played cards with Sandy, but I visited him in the nursing home a few times. After I got engaged, my husband and I made a trip to the nursing home after a wedding shower, and I think a few times after that. Each time, my husband excitedly wanted to show his grandfather the beautiful diamond engagement ring. I would hold it up to him for a few moments and he would typically show an enthusiasm that was apparent despite his condition with limited speech and movement. For reasons beyond just this - I could tell that he was a very special man.
Yesterday, after learning of his grandfather's passing, my husband wanted to teach me this game of 500 that he often played with his Grandfather, even though there was only 2 of us playing. He said that he wanted me to know how to play so we could play it with his family this weekend. We dealt the cards as if there were 4 people and as I was learning, my husband played the other 3 hands (trying to play as if he hadn't seen the other cards).
The cards were dealt after a practice round when I looked at my hand and realized that I needed to bid. I thought I could take 9 of 10 tricks with the hand that I was dealt (10 is the highest you can bid). My husband, obviously in disbelief of me being able to have such a good hand, decides I have won the bid and I took the opportunity to take the 5 cards in the middle to exchange for my cards. At this point, I knew I had all 10 tricks, I laid down my hand and I had...
9 Diamonds and the Ace of Hearts.
Maybe I'm being silly, but I kind of feel like that meant something. I asked my husband if I thought that his Grandfather could be with us at that very moment, and he said yes. I explained to him that I felt he was because we were playing "his" game and that when we visited him - I always showed him my diamond. This time he showed me his.
My husband's Grandfather, Sandy Salton, passed away yesterday afternoon after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Before going to a nursing home, my husband told me that he, his father and grandfather often played a game called 500. For those who don't know how to play, it's a 4 person card game that follows the rules of trump (ie if Hearts are trump, the Jack of Hearts is highest, Jack of Diamonds is second, then all hearts starting with the Ace are highest). The 2s and 3s of the deck are set aside,10 cards are dealt to each person and 5 cards are put in the middle. (This game also had a Joker, which is the highest Trump)
My husband shared with me that the game was often one of strategy debate. Did your partner play correctly? Sometimes the hints one can drop when bidding, or laying a card first can be misread and this often sparked a debate amongst those playing.
I never played cards with Sandy, but I visited him in the nursing home a few times. After I got engaged, my husband and I made a trip to the nursing home after a wedding shower, and I think a few times after that. Each time, my husband excitedly wanted to show his grandfather the beautiful diamond engagement ring. I would hold it up to him for a few moments and he would typically show an enthusiasm that was apparent despite his condition with limited speech and movement. For reasons beyond just this - I could tell that he was a very special man.
Yesterday, after learning of his grandfather's passing, my husband wanted to teach me this game of 500 that he often played with his Grandfather, even though there was only 2 of us playing. He said that he wanted me to know how to play so we could play it with his family this weekend. We dealt the cards as if there were 4 people and as I was learning, my husband played the other 3 hands (trying to play as if he hadn't seen the other cards).
The cards were dealt after a practice round when I looked at my hand and realized that I needed to bid. I thought I could take 9 of 10 tricks with the hand that I was dealt (10 is the highest you can bid). My husband, obviously in disbelief of me being able to have such a good hand, decides I have won the bid and I took the opportunity to take the 5 cards in the middle to exchange for my cards. At this point, I knew I had all 10 tricks, I laid down my hand and I had...
9 Diamonds and the Ace of Hearts.
Maybe I'm being silly, but I kind of feel like that meant something. I asked my husband if I thought that his Grandfather could be with us at that very moment, and he said yes. I explained to him that I felt he was because we were playing "his" game and that when we visited him - I always showed him my diamond. This time he showed me his.
Friday, December 2, 2011
First Week At My Dream Job
I had an amazing first week at my new job at Iowa State. My very first day of work reminded me so much of my orientation at ISU back in 2002. The day consisted of me getting my ISU Card, setting up my email address and registering for classes meeting new people. I am going to be working closely with the Department Chairs to help coordinate events, write articles and produce a monthly and quarterly newsletter, analyze data and many other things. The job is a new position that, I like to think, I was born for.
My goal has been to work my ass off. I have a lot to prove to make them impressed... it IS Iowa State after all. The people I work closely with are so accomplished that my experience pales in comparison. I can't wait until I learn more about my position and I'm able to tackle projects that are given to me on a regular basis.
One of the things that intimidates me the most is the fact that I've been given my very first office. The fact that I have my own walls and window and door goes kind of hand in hand with the fact that, I feel I've been given a position that comes with a lot of responsibility and I have to respect that honor. This is one of the best things that's ever happened to me! If you had told me 2 months ago, or even 5 years ago, that I'd be working in the College of Business I would have laughed at you in your face. I never thought I could acheive this!!!
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| Please have a seat in my office. |
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| Where I'm getting my work done. |
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| A view of Curtiss Hall and Ross Hall from my desk chair. |
Today I was fortunate enough to attend the retirement party of a secretary of the COB and a former department head. They had 28 and 20 years of experience at ISU and the speeches given were so moving. You can really tell that ISU has a really tight knit community and one of the speeches actually made me tear up. But the best part is that one of the department heads (who I'm still intimidated by) gave a speech and was quite hilarious. Laughing at the jokes of my superior made me feel much more comfortable - because now I know that humor can go a long way, even with the intellectuals!
Now that I'm super busy with work, I'm unfortunately not going to be able to sneak in blogging at work anymore... I'm going to try and update on weekends and have the posts publish on a regular basis throughout the week!!!
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