Friday, March 21, 2008
Busy, tired
It's been a busy week at work, with deadlines looming.
Just got back from the gym, where they gave me a exercise routine to follow. A surprising about of free weights, but I'm okay with that. The plan is to alternate upper and lower body exercises for an even workout, and then do some "core" exercises. I could "feel the burn" but it wasn't grueling. Definitely something I can do three nights a week. The gym is surprisingly empty at around 6:30, 7:00, which is perfect for my purposes.
I'm curious to see how I feel in the morning, though.
Jacob has a sinus infection, so probably no workout tomorrow, since he can't go swimming. There are some things in the routine I can do at home, though. Besides, we have to clean house and do some shopping for hosting our Easter luncheon on Sunday.
Just got back from the gym, where they gave me a exercise routine to follow. A surprising about of free weights, but I'm okay with that. The plan is to alternate upper and lower body exercises for an even workout, and then do some "core" exercises. I could "feel the burn" but it wasn't grueling. Definitely something I can do three nights a week. The gym is surprisingly empty at around 6:30, 7:00, which is perfect for my purposes.
I'm curious to see how I feel in the morning, though.
Jacob has a sinus infection, so probably no workout tomorrow, since he can't go swimming. There are some things in the routine I can do at home, though. Besides, we have to clean house and do some shopping for hosting our Easter luncheon on Sunday.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Fan of science
While exercising today, I was wearing my spiffy new T-shirt with a diagram of the caffeine molecule on it. A few people asked about it, and then they asked me if I was a teacher or a scientist. I told them no, I was just a fan of science. They all seemed a bit shocked, as if they had never thought something like that was possible! I also have a shirt with the periodic table on it, and I've had similar encounters while wearing it.
It see it as my mission in life to do this. I don't have to change people's minds, I just have to bump that needle a bit and plant the idea that it's okay for a regular person to like science and be an advocate for it. I tried to be a scientist, but at the time I lacked the willpower and discipline to do it, so this is the least I can do to further their cause, one T-shirt at a time.
It see it as my mission in life to do this. I don't have to change people's minds, I just have to bump that needle a bit and plant the idea that it's okay for a regular person to like science and be an advocate for it. I tried to be a scientist, but at the time I lacked the willpower and discipline to do it, so this is the least I can do to further their cause, one T-shirt at a time.
No surprises
I just got back from my fitness evaluation at our new health club. They had me do a bunch of stuff like leg presses, walking a mile, sit-ups, flexibility tests, and little caliper readings all over. Then they plugged it all into a computer and told me, "Yep, you're flabby."
Flexibility is still good, and my heart is in good shape, somehow. But my strength levels are pretty pitiful. I thought I was pushing over a car on the leg press, but it was only like 300-odd lbs; pretty low.
While I'd like to just swim and bike, the guy pointed out that for it to be effective, I need some strength training too, to make my muscles work more efficiently. I go back next week to get my personalized workout plan.
I was really surprised how bad the push-ups and sit-ups wholloped me. I was pretty pooped when it was all done and looking forward to a few minutes in the whirlpool. Of course, they were cleaning it, so I just jetted. The workout also left me starving.
Hopefully, this is just the starting point. I've been wanting to find some exercise for some time, and I'm pretty excited. Besides, nowhere to go but up from here!
Flexibility is still good, and my heart is in good shape, somehow. But my strength levels are pretty pitiful. I thought I was pushing over a car on the leg press, but it was only like 300-odd lbs; pretty low.
While I'd like to just swim and bike, the guy pointed out that for it to be effective, I need some strength training too, to make my muscles work more efficiently. I go back next week to get my personalized workout plan.
I was really surprised how bad the push-ups and sit-ups wholloped me. I was pretty pooped when it was all done and looking forward to a few minutes in the whirlpool. Of course, they were cleaning it, so I just jetted. The workout also left me starving.
Hopefully, this is just the starting point. I've been wanting to find some exercise for some time, and I'm pretty excited. Besides, nowhere to go but up from here!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Back from Detroit
Last Friday I drove up to Detroit with some co-workers for the AutoRama, mostly to scout for cool cars. We saw a LOT. My favorite part was the Rat Rod show in the lower exhibition hall, full of wonderful, woolly, and touchably-rusty creations. I felt more at home down there among the artisans than upstairs with the retirees.
Even though it was mostly buried in snow, I have to admit that Detroit was nicer than I expected. I admit that my perceptions of the town are mostly painted by dealing with its citizens at Cedar Point years ago, and by driving through on its battered highways.
It's easy to get around downtown on the People Mover, and all the stations I visited were clean and well maintained. We visited a number of fine restaurants, though I did not indulge in the local obsession with Coney dogs. Many locals seemed to have a bit of attitude, but we were treated well enough.
We were planning to return on Saturday morning, but the winter storm that made national news by wholloping northeast Ohio made that a bad idea. The company picked up an extra night at the hotel, and our trip back on Sunday morning was uneventful and clear.
Even though it was mostly buried in snow, I have to admit that Detroit was nicer than I expected. I admit that my perceptions of the town are mostly painted by dealing with its citizens at Cedar Point years ago, and by driving through on its battered highways.
It's easy to get around downtown on the People Mover, and all the stations I visited were clean and well maintained. We visited a number of fine restaurants, though I did not indulge in the local obsession with Coney dogs. Many locals seemed to have a bit of attitude, but we were treated well enough.
We were planning to return on Saturday morning, but the winter storm that made national news by wholloping northeast Ohio made that a bad idea. The company picked up an extra night at the hotel, and our trip back on Sunday morning was uneventful and clear.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Wii are having fun now!
After waiting for over a year, we have finally acquired a Wii! It's a massive amount of fun.
We have been enjoying Rayman's Raving Rabbids quite a bit. It's something all three of us can enjoy. And after Jacob goes to bed, I've been playing NO MORE HEROES. Nothing like a world where everyone has 80 gallons of blood at 300 psi! Definitely not for kids.
Our Wii friend code is 2737 8705 3721 1588.
We have been enjoying Rayman's Raving Rabbids quite a bit. It's something all three of us can enjoy. And after Jacob goes to bed, I've been playing NO MORE HEROES. Nothing like a world where everyone has 80 gallons of blood at 300 psi! Definitely not for kids.
Our Wii friend code is 2737 8705 3721 1588.
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