groceries

I admit it, I haven't paid much attention to grocery prices. I guess I figure it's one of life's necessities and worrying about every increase will just further my depression.

I am very lucky in that when my dad comes to visit he buys most of the food. I go on Sundays after church and get some fresh vegetables and personal items.

I checked out today and almost fainted when I heard the cashier say $76. What?! Seriously?!

I got back to the car and added up the receipt. It was correct and it made me feel even more sick. I didn't get any Edy's Fruit Pops even thought they were on sale for $3.50 a box of 6. When did they jump from $2.50 a box to $3.79?

i walked today: 2.58 miles

I walked a little further today. Need to keep adding a bit each week so I can lose a bit more each week.

I was happy to see 4 squirrels today. We live in an area where there aren't too many large trees. This the first time on 9 years I have seen any in my neighborhood. Nice to see them come back even if they are more scrawny that what we had in Michigan.

workout clothes

When I started walking a few weeks ago, the weather was cold and I wore pants. Now the temps are back to normal and it's downright warm when walking in the sun. I put on shorts but hate the way they bunch up and have to keep tugging them down. I found some of my workout shorts but frankly I am not brave enough to walk around the neighborhood in lycra. I put my regular shorts on over but they still inch up.

I saw a thin woman jogging in this adorable running skirt. Oh that's what I need! Sure I'd love to be a thin jogger but it's not in my genes. But what I can do is get a skort. No, it won't be adorable on me but it will make me feel more confident when walking. I need one meant for exercise with bike shorts underneath. I looked online and found a couple at Junonia. One had pockets which are mandatory. Yes, I know pockets aren't flattering but are the better alternative to fanny packs Fanny packs are so wrong and should never be worn on these big hips. I ordered a skort, dang they are expensive, and will let you know how it works out.

learning from videos

When the boys were little, they loved watching Thomas and Friends and Theodore Tugboat videos. When they started school, they stopped watching TV. They would rather play on their computers.

A couple of years ago, they discovered YouTube. Now they are back to watching their favorite videos, over and over again.



Yesterday, the boys got their hair cut. The typical routine is haircuts, bookstore then dinner. On the way to the bookstore, Andy was talking about his video camera. During the past 2 haircuts/bookstore/dinner routines, I have let him take his video camera in the store. But both times he has set it down and forgot where he put it. It's not a fancy video camera but still over $100 to replace and I am not going to replace it! So I told Andy that he cannot bring it in the store. He got angry and threw his hat into the empty seat next to him. We talked about someone else who got angry, Hank, and said "It's not fair!" Andy could relate his own frustration to Hank's and then talked it out and felt better.

Of course, he talked it out and over again for the rest of the evening.

rant

Rant: The Oral Biography of Buster Casey by Chuck Palahniuk

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars

If I had read a sample chapter, I probably would not have purchased this book. Rant Casey is a weird, stranger person and I wasn't sure I wanted to know more about him.

But I am one of those people that finishes what I start (I just don't start very much.) so I kept reading. Rant was still pretty messed up but the premise of time travel kept me interested.

The book did not answer every question and I still have a couple. Was Simms really Casey as well? Or did he just befriend Rant to try to get him to do what he wanted. I understand how Simms would time travel, rape the girl, then disappear. But is there a parallel universe where Casey never returns so Rant grows up without himself as his father? And why didn't Casey remember/know about the rotten eggs in the grass?

There is a lot of graphic language and some disturbing things. But it is interesting to think about the future and what will happen in a few years.

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i walked today: 2.33 miles

I put on my new shoes this morning and walked around the house, getting the boys ready for school. I don't like them. They are going back.

But I did like my new visor I got yesterday. It's a headband type so it just slips on and has a terry cloth liner on the band. Nice to not have the sun glaring over my glasses.

i walked today: 1.99 miles

Every 2 weeks I get some crack. Crack is my term for chiropractic adjustments. I love going, I wish I could afford to go more often. After my crack, I got to Lowry Park and walk. The park is nice but small. One loop is only .66 miles. I did 3 today, I didn't want to get too sweaty as I was going to Tijuana Flats for lunch.

My new shoes came today. They seemed snug when I tried them on. They are walking shoes instead of running shoes. I'll try them out tomorrow.

I am also looking at some new work out clothing.

i walked today: 2.36 miles

I sure hope my new shoes come quickly. My left foot and right ankle are revolting.

I love this weather but then I have to wear shorts so I don't get too hot but then they right up and I am constantly tugging them back down.

I got out some old workout clothes. Yes, they fit. No, they are not flattering in the least. Yikes! The only way I am going out like that is if I wear a paper bag over my head.

Do they make workout caftans?

i walked today: 2.33 miles

Oh yes, it's getting warm and I'm off to take a shower.

i walked today: 2.36 miles

No MapMyWalk today. Seems redundant since I walk the same routes over and over again. And I know I could wander about but it's not fun to keep marking the route. Maybe someday I will get a real iPhone and be able to get MapMyRun for iPhone. You walk or run and it uses GPS to map your route. Though really the route is not important as much as I like to keep track of the miles. It makes me feel good.

Today seemed like a trial to get started but I kept going and the pace picked up. I really need new shoes. I hate spending the money right now but if I don't, I will stop walking due to the pain/burn in my left foot when I walk on a left sided cant.

The weather is getting so beautiful which means I am starting to, excuse me, sweat. Not dripping and in fact, I don't realize it until I get back home. Soon, I will have to shower afterwards! The horror!