wednesday

I always blog at work... so this should come as no suprise. or surprise. or however you spell it.

I have been officially working out for 10 days and my body HURTS. Chris and I joined Summit Fitness Club, which is right by our house. The lady there was totally nice... she knew we were not students, but gave us "the look" when signing us up and said, "You guys are students... right?". So we said yes. that meant no initiation fee and then its 50 bucks a month... not terrible considering ive gone every day except sat, sun, and today.

I really wanted to go today and I set my alarm for 8 since i wanted to go before my eye doc appt at 11:15 in ardmore. So I woke up and felt like utter poop. Not only does my body hurt from working out, but im getting sick. I got vaccines for China last week (hep a, hep b, tetanus, and flu all at once, almost passed out, much fun was had) and the primary immune response takes about 7 to 10 days to kick in... so I think its kicked in and im just feeling awful. And I went to camp last night so I didnt get to bed til after midnight... so I was sleepy. Anyway, I decided to sleep in and go to the gym later.

I got up around 9:30 for the eye doctor. Showered. left around 10:20. Annnnnnnd.... good news.......


I HAVE A CONTACT THAT WORKS!!!!!!!!! (whee!) Finally, after going back about 7 times, I have one that actually allows me to see. its a miracle. I think its my 5th or 6th one. not only that, but my doctor, um, twisted the truth just a lil bit, so I should be getting some dinero back from my insurence company to defray the heafty bill.

The only sad part is that there are these absolutely adorable sunglasses that I love and want, but they are 99 bucks.... and every time I go, I want them more. its hard for me to find sunglasses I like and wont give me a headache. I know it seems totally vapid and self-indulgent to make such a big deal over sunglasses... but I REALLY want them. I held myself back today... but if I go next time and he tells me that hes getting a couple of hundred back from my contacts, i think I might have to get them. :)


So anyway, I came home, still felt like poop, so I decided to take a day off. tomorrow morning its back to the gym though.

A lot of people have given me kinda funny looks when I tell them that I joined the gym and have been going every day... so I just want to put it out there.... I dont think im fat. I dont think I need to lose weight. What I DO need, however, is to get healthy, and im not. If you have read any of my other posts, then you know that. My goal, hopefully, is to get healthy enough that I can get off stupid birth control... i think getting in shape, getting my heart and body functional, taking my vitamins and fish oil (I seriously think its helped the IBS), will go far in helping that stuff too. Plus its not terrible to have a hot bod. ;) Both Chris and I are making serious strides in taking care of ourselves... we have great genes.... both of my parents look amazing for their age... and the fact that they look so great now when they have smoked for much of their lives (mom about 15, dad about 42 years) and have never exercized or really taken good care of themselves.... I think chris and I could do pretty well if we got into the habit now. Its especially frightening to see how my moms body is kinda crumbling... rheumatoid arthritis, foot issues, back pain, migraines, etc.... I dont want that, and if i keep my body in good shape maybe it wont happen. Plus Chris knows hes gotta change his lifestyle, hes gotten into too much trouble in the past few years, and he knows what a crappy life he is going to lead if he keeps going down that path.... so I dont know... working out is fun, and I like doing it, honestly. If anyone wants to come with me, I would love it. The only thing better than working out is working out with a friend. :)


So all that aside... right now I am at work. its lab week. For those of you who dont know, Lab Week is the week-long equivalent of Secretaries Day. And it also means free food (and lots of it) all week. Tonight we have bagels and donuts. yum! tomorrow I think they are having sundaes. Of course 2nd and 3rd shift get routinely screwed during lab week bc most of the activities are planned during day shift... but we scrounge for the leftovers and we are happy to have free food cuz the food in the caf at night sucks. Anyway, HAPPY LAB WEEK.... oot. mind you, it doesnt mean a raise or a bonus or anything... it just means food. which I guess i can deal with.

i just thought of something else I wanted to make a post of... mostly cuz of the song that just came on. so I think I will do it.