Q: How can you tell if your thyroid medicine is off?
A1: You can run 12+ miles in a week and eat nothing but oatmeal for dinner and not even lose half a pound.
A2: You fall asleep at noon on a Wednesday for a quick 15 minute nap and wake up at 5:30pm. You then go back to bed at 7:30pm and sleep soundly through the night.
Yeah for an increase in Synthroid!! Yeah for no more naps!! Yeah for research and advancement in medical science!!
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Happy Valentines Day!!
So, I'm going to make this quick because I've got to get up at 5am to run and I'm really tired, but I've just been so blessed this week I would be remiss if I didn't give thanks and take a minute to write it down. My goal for this year is "Remember, remember." I want to remember the powerful events in my life and use them as catalysts for greater change and growth. Anyway... here are this weeks highlites in no particular order. Call me if you want more details.
*I signed up to run a half marathon in Alaska in July. My friend wrote out a running/training schedule for me which I am dutifully following, and loving every minute of it. I've always wanted to be a runner. I've known it's in me. I think it has something to do with feeling and smell of wind in my hair. Anyway, I'm accepting all sponsorship donations to my Paypal account. I could REALLY use a new pair of running shoes (the Neilson knees' you know...) I'll puff paint your name on the butt of my running shorts just like Nike.
*I started doing contract work with a small International Adoption Agency. I'm just doing their paperwork now but have been offered the position to fly to the South and North Pacific to pick up the children and bring them back to the States. I'll keep you abreast of this situation as it arises.
*I went to the Banff Film Festival tonight and won a pair of hiking boots in a drawing by the skin of my teeth. They called my number but I was out chatting it up with a cute boy and so my friend J. ran out and grabbed me and told me to rush in there. I just BARELY made it and every one laughed that it was me. (I knew about 80% of the people there...) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! to J.!!
*Last night at the gym I saw this cute boy and I thought, "Oh what's the use. He's way to cute. I shouldn't even bother thinking about him..." Well, I changed my negative self thought to something positive and not only did I end up being introduced quite randomly to him by a mutual friend that very night but I ended up sitting by him at the Festival tonight!!
*Last but certainly not least, last week I gave my number to a cute boy from New Zealand not really expecting him to call but certainly hoping! Well, he called tonight to see if I wanted to hang out tomorrow with him. YEAH FOR CUTE NEW ZEALAND BOYS!! YEAH FOR AWESOME ACCENTS!!
So, to end this quick update on all things great, I really just want to say that I realize that I am very blessed. I have had MANY great opportunities for growth. Some have been harder then others and some have been bigger lessons then others but above all, I want to really show and express my gratitude for how lucky I really have been. Especially lately! The Lord provides!
*I signed up to run a half marathon in Alaska in July. My friend wrote out a running/training schedule for me which I am dutifully following, and loving every minute of it. I've always wanted to be a runner. I've known it's in me. I think it has something to do with feeling and smell of wind in my hair. Anyway, I'm accepting all sponsorship donations to my Paypal account. I could REALLY use a new pair of running shoes (the Neilson knees' you know...) I'll puff paint your name on the butt of my running shorts just like Nike.
*I started doing contract work with a small International Adoption Agency. I'm just doing their paperwork now but have been offered the position to fly to the South and North Pacific to pick up the children and bring them back to the States. I'll keep you abreast of this situation as it arises.
*I went to the Banff Film Festival tonight and won a pair of hiking boots in a drawing by the skin of my teeth. They called my number but I was out chatting it up with a cute boy and so my friend J. ran out and grabbed me and told me to rush in there. I just BARELY made it and every one laughed that it was me. (I knew about 80% of the people there...) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! to J.!!
*Last night at the gym I saw this cute boy and I thought, "Oh what's the use. He's way to cute. I shouldn't even bother thinking about him..." Well, I changed my negative self thought to something positive and not only did I end up being introduced quite randomly to him by a mutual friend that very night but I ended up sitting by him at the Festival tonight!!
*Last but certainly not least, last week I gave my number to a cute boy from New Zealand not really expecting him to call but certainly hoping! Well, he called tonight to see if I wanted to hang out tomorrow with him. YEAH FOR CUTE NEW ZEALAND BOYS!! YEAH FOR AWESOME ACCENTS!!
So, to end this quick update on all things great, I really just want to say that I realize that I am very blessed. I have had MANY great opportunities for growth. Some have been harder then others and some have been bigger lessons then others but above all, I want to really show and express my gratitude for how lucky I really have been. Especially lately! The Lord provides!
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Oatmeal
So, I've officially turned into one of those annoying people. You know, the ones who know the calorie content of every single item that goes into your mouth. I like that about me. I like knowing. I like being able to make choices based on knowledge. I blame that on Dad. The fact I know that is now annoying is due to this little story I'm about to relay. Today was my friend E.'s birthday. I know she likes big muffins so I bought her some. When she offered me one I just couldn't do it. I went off about how many calories they were and how I couldn't afford them in my "calorie budget" for the day... Poor girl. She couldn't eat one in front of me after that. Anyway, I'm now sitting down for my dinner of oatmeal and raisins and an apple all for under 250 calories. Good girl Maija!!
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