Miscellaneous Monday

Monday, April 8, 2013

Run, Janiece, Run

The weather is finally turning here in Sunny Colorado, which means it's almost time for me to resume my outside running schedule and start preparing for my next goal - a 10K. I did my first 5K last summer, and decided that this year a 10K would be within my reach and ability.

I'm glad outside running will soon be available to me, though. I've been trying to keep to my thrice weekly schedule this winter, but the longer I've had to run on the Field House track, the fewer times per week I've actually been doing it. Running around, and around, and around in .9 mile circles for six miles (that's 66 laps, for those doing the math at home) is about the most boring thing in the world, and reminds me of Conan pushing the wheel during his boyhood.

North, to Alaska

I've begun research on our planned Alaskan Cruise for next year. We taking my Hot Mother in Law as a special gift, and if our Hawai'ian Cruise taught me anything, it's that planning is the key to a successful travel experience. That, and drinking heavily.

We're thinking a Glacier Bay itinerary at the end of May so that we'll have plenty of opportunity to see the Spring color and do some whale watching, while simultaneously avoiding the stampede of children that occurs once Summer Vacation begins.* We're really looking forward to this, and hope to have as much fun as we did the last time.

Sugar Free

I tried my hand at Sugar-Free Raspberry Jam yesterday. I used a Splenda recipe, and the Smart Man and I thought it was pretty tasty, if a bit tart. Hopefully it'll set up correctly rather than needing a straw or a chisel for consumption. I gave it a go because my Superlative Uncle needs to reduce his sugar and I wanted to help. There'll probably be a jar in Free Shit Friday at some point for those that need to watch the sugar intake.

Jet City Woman

After a number of weeks at home, I'm starting to book travel for Spring. I'm glad to be working on projects that I think are important, but I'm a bit concerned about my ability to manage my exercise and food intake, since I did such a poor job previously. I've been doing really well so far - wish me luck!

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*I do not appreciate ill-behaved children in my spaces, especially when I'm on vacation. And since I cannot "screen" children who might also be participating in this cruise, I will instead attempt to limit the statistical universe of children in my space. Science. It works, bitches. 

1 comments:

Anne C. said...

You seem to be getting used to your travel routines. It might be a great opportunity to start being more diligent, since I think the biggest demotivator during travel is stress (all the better reason to keep up the exercise at least!).

If anyone can find a routine while traveling, it'll be you, my dear.