Ever feel like you'r life's a DVD and somebody pushed fast forward?
Random CRAZINESS from the life of ScOtT:
*******I'm currently feeling like fucking Judy the Time Life operator: to wit, my work phone number inadvertently got published in an article that appeared in a story on the front page of the Toronto Star, Metro, local TV and radio, resulting in 400 + phone calls and e-mails that all have to be answered before I go on holidays....
*******Somehow, I've found myself on a campaign committee doing volunteer work for a man who is running for the federal Liberals (Democratish in US political terms) and who could very well be the next Prime Minister... Not sure why I got myself into this other than the fact that I really admire this guy's politics....
*******Not only did the firm I work for give us I-Pod bling for X-mas, today, they gave us a docking station freaking clock radio for administrative professionals day.... It's not that I not overwhelmed by the partners' generosity... it's just that I'd be happier if certain lawyers didn't treat me like something lower than a used condom.... most law firms give out travel bags with the firm logo... needless to say I'd already bought myself one at X-mas so mine has been donated as a door prize to a worthwhile charity. I feel good about that at least....
********My tennis trip to Hilton Head is cancelled. I simply couldn't count on my body cooperating in a way that would allow me to play enough tennis to make the trip worthwhile... so I'm going to hire a pro here and hit during my two weeks off .... that is, if I actually manage to get two weeks off....
*******Yesterday's crisis was all about the 14 Nanaimo Bars that I ate that somebody thoughtfully put out in our kitchen at work at about 10:00 a.m. yesterday morning....
*******This morning, it was all about the freaking bacon and home fries at the appreciation breakfast for us apparently not fat enough administrative professionals (in our firm, administrative professional includes everybody less than a partner)... I am quite literally sweating fat... They don't get that some of us see food and eat it.... I wonder if I could sue?
*******Naturally, I ate a really healthy dinner. Not. Cheeseburgers.
*******I was stuck in my office for more than 12 hours on Monday... then the second I fell into bed, dead tired, I started obsessing about literally everything that is life... I got about 2 hours of sleep...
*******My left quad killed during my workout this morning... I managed a whole 1.7 miles...
*******I have spent over $100 bucks (all unbillable) in taxis this week - too much of a princess to take the subway with all the other harried runners in the rat race...
*******I spent two hours trying to find the perfect song to put onto my blog that matched my mood... I don't know if I succeeded, but Axel Rose is hot... and it's been way too long since I've gotten any... whatever happened to Axel Rose?
*******This probably accounts, in part, for my bitchy mood...
It's 9:52 p.m. - if I had my priorities together, I would be long asleep in preparation for tomorrow's planned workout; instead, I sit her taking my frustration out on my keyboard with a generous glass of red wine (a pail actually)... I wonder if I should have another?
OK ENOUGH OF THAT...
Thanks to all with respect to the comments on my last post. Yes, I know it was dark but I am all about living the examined life. In my opinion, it is the only way. It is the very reason for my survival. Sometimes to my detriment, I am a very serious and intense guy.... if only I could direct it towards my running instead of other less healthy pursuits like thinking.... I try to take the edge off with sarcasm and self-deprecation, a strategy which I am starting to believe fails me....
I often think that I should do stand-up but I worry I'm not nearly thick skinned enough to survive the inevitable bombed jokes... did you hear the one about that guy Scott who's trying to get his act together to train for a marathon.... har har har....
With respect to the treadmill... I really really hope to start running outdoors next week during my holidays. I am thinking about joining a local 5k running group through the Running Room at the end of May which is where I first got into running. Recall though that it is running outdoors where my injury problems started (two years ago when I very nearly made it into a 10k race)
Reality check - it's not going to happen until I get my act together around food. Shit about Father's and life's craziness aside, it is not very likely that my body will take the stress of running until I've lost the 40ish lbs that I need to lose. Buth then, I'm back once more to the fact that I have just quit a hard core cigarette habit and need to be a little bit reasonable with respect to what I can do all at once. After all, Rome was not built in a day.
Gotta go....
*******I'm currently feeling like fucking Judy the Time Life operator: to wit, my work phone number inadvertently got published in an article that appeared in a story on the front page of the Toronto Star, Metro, local TV and radio, resulting in 400 + phone calls and e-mails that all have to be answered before I go on holidays....
*******Somehow, I've found myself on a campaign committee doing volunteer work for a man who is running for the federal Liberals (Democratish in US political terms) and who could very well be the next Prime Minister... Not sure why I got myself into this other than the fact that I really admire this guy's politics....
*******Not only did the firm I work for give us I-Pod bling for X-mas, today, they gave us a docking station freaking clock radio for administrative professionals day.... It's not that I not overwhelmed by the partners' generosity... it's just that I'd be happier if certain lawyers didn't treat me like something lower than a used condom.... most law firms give out travel bags with the firm logo... needless to say I'd already bought myself one at X-mas so mine has been donated as a door prize to a worthwhile charity. I feel good about that at least....
********My tennis trip to Hilton Head is cancelled. I simply couldn't count on my body cooperating in a way that would allow me to play enough tennis to make the trip worthwhile... so I'm going to hire a pro here and hit during my two weeks off .... that is, if I actually manage to get two weeks off....
*******Yesterday's crisis was all about the 14 Nanaimo Bars that I ate that somebody thoughtfully put out in our kitchen at work at about 10:00 a.m. yesterday morning....
*******This morning, it was all about the freaking bacon and home fries at the appreciation breakfast for us apparently not fat enough administrative professionals (in our firm, administrative professional includes everybody less than a partner)... I am quite literally sweating fat... They don't get that some of us see food and eat it.... I wonder if I could sue?
*******Naturally, I ate a really healthy dinner. Not. Cheeseburgers.
*******I was stuck in my office for more than 12 hours on Monday... then the second I fell into bed, dead tired, I started obsessing about literally everything that is life... I got about 2 hours of sleep...
*******My left quad killed during my workout this morning... I managed a whole 1.7 miles...
*******I have spent over $100 bucks (all unbillable) in taxis this week - too much of a princess to take the subway with all the other harried runners in the rat race...
*******I spent two hours trying to find the perfect song to put onto my blog that matched my mood... I don't know if I succeeded, but Axel Rose is hot... and it's been way too long since I've gotten any... whatever happened to Axel Rose?
*******This probably accounts, in part, for my bitchy mood...
It's 9:52 p.m. - if I had my priorities together, I would be long asleep in preparation for tomorrow's planned workout; instead, I sit her taking my frustration out on my keyboard with a generous glass of red wine (a pail actually)... I wonder if I should have another?
OK ENOUGH OF THAT...
Thanks to all with respect to the comments on my last post. Yes, I know it was dark but I am all about living the examined life. In my opinion, it is the only way. It is the very reason for my survival. Sometimes to my detriment, I am a very serious and intense guy.... if only I could direct it towards my running instead of other less healthy pursuits like thinking.... I try to take the edge off with sarcasm and self-deprecation, a strategy which I am starting to believe fails me....
I often think that I should do stand-up but I worry I'm not nearly thick skinned enough to survive the inevitable bombed jokes... did you hear the one about that guy Scott who's trying to get his act together to train for a marathon.... har har har....
With respect to the treadmill... I really really hope to start running outdoors next week during my holidays. I am thinking about joining a local 5k running group through the Running Room at the end of May which is where I first got into running. Recall though that it is running outdoors where my injury problems started (two years ago when I very nearly made it into a 10k race)
Reality check - it's not going to happen until I get my act together around food. Shit about Father's and life's craziness aside, it is not very likely that my body will take the stress of running until I've lost the 40ish lbs that I need to lose. Buth then, I'm back once more to the fact that I have just quit a hard core cigarette habit and need to be a little bit reasonable with respect to what I can do all at once. After all, Rome was not built in a day.
Gotta go....
posted by Scott at 8:35 PM
6 Comments:
Have you met my Coach? She always used that quote "Rome was not built in one day". She recomended applying one good habit per week. That way, the habits become a way of life and then they're permanent. Long sustained weight loss is far better than fast weight loss that doesn't last. Just know it will take time and dedication. Take baby steps, but more importantly, take notice how you feel. If you feel good when you eat good, you are more likely to eat good again. If you feel lie shit when you eat like shit, you are less likely to eat like shit. Too many people lose weight to look good. In my opinion, this is why people fail at weight loss. Looking good is just a benefit of a healthy lifestyle. This may not make sense but it wast the only way I could lose weight. After too many failed attempts, it took a change of perspective to make ti happen. Best of luck and yes, Vespas are really expensive. Take care
Benny
You're crackin' me up out here! Hey, you should be very proud of yourself for kicking the cig habit. That is extremely hard to do. If you can do that, you can do anything!
Oh, and I concur...Axl Rose is hot. But I saw him in concert 2 years ago and he's not quite as hot anymore.
And if it makes you feel any better, I just snarfed a chocolate bunny.
:)
you are just ahead in your training program as i see it ....... how so? ... well glad you asked .... you see we carbo load at the end of a long training program before the ultimate race ... so you see, you are way ahead
HEY THERE!! I like Benny's suggestion to pick a habit a week - or a month for that matter. Now that you've got the smoking deal squashed out, you can focus on the food. Not sure when the last time you did WW was but right now they have a free trial deal going on...and the way you can do it online now makes it SO easy...and really easy to stick to. I'm not going to meetings (yet) but the online stuff is affordable (like $5/week) and you can hop online any time to check how many point something is or see how you're doing for the day. The hardest part, like in any race, is clicking the "enter" button to get started. You can do it!!! If I can, you definitely can. Hang in there!!
Your cute. (Like me!)
You'll get through all this, I am sure of it.
I just got through reading the nutrition part of Idiots Guide to Running. I think it helped me a bit to watch what I am intaking better. It really isn't so hard when you look at it in a different light. Mostly veggies and fruits, a little protein, a little more good fat.
And some cross training along the way won't hurt ;)
Try starting out on trails outside! Much more forgiving than the road!
You're so funny. Your office sounds like a bunch of jerks, not so unlike mine!! I just rejoice in the fact that my life expectancy is much longer than theirs. And sometimes when I'm out running and see them driving by I flip them off. That's how I get my revenge. =)
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