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Monday, January 31, 2011

New Old Home

We moved into our "new" home a few weeks ago.  We love the house, the location and the price was just right, too.  Buying a used home for me is exciting and stressful all at once.  I'm a self-proclaimed "germ-a-phobe" and moving into someone else's dust and germs freaks me out... a lot!  Though we've done so much cleaning, I still don't feel like I've cleansed the entire house of the previous owners and their bacteria.  Plus there's much work to do to make it "just right" in my eyes: new paint, new floors, remodel master bathroom, etc....  My hubby remodeled our master closet, which was barely functional before with unstable dowel rods threatening to fall down with the weight of our clothes.  I love, love, love the new closet.  Fresh paint on the walls & baseboards, new carpet and new shelves makes this closet my "safe zone" in the house.  It is the only place that gets my "clean" stamp of approval.  Next project:  paint the guest bathroom & install new flooring.

Friday, April 9, 2010

It's a Struggle

It's been weeks since my last post.  I've been consumed with daily life and events that "need my attention right now!"  While things haven't slowed down just yet, I am able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  We moved to a new apartment last week that is temporary until our "permanent" apartment is ready for move-in; approximately 30 days.  Then we get to move AGAIN.  This sounds crazy, but the next move will be to a much quieter apartment with a view of a large pond.  I'm ready to get my daily schedule on a manageable track.  I'm renewed in Christ and ready for Spring!  Exercise daily, walk with the Lord.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Whew!

I've been on the sidelines for over a week now due to newly acquired allergies.  Today, I'm feeling much better and I hope to get back on track.  I can't believe the weather forecast for Saturday is "cold as winter" temperatures.  Oh well, I will go to the gym and hop back on the treadmill once again!  Maybe next week will be nice and warm enough to walk outside.  I have Spring Fever!!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Mountain Climbing...

...or just a really high incline on the treadmill.  What could stop me?  Shin splints?  Sore feet?  No, neither of these stopped me today.  I soldiered on, waiting for the pain reliever I took just minutes before my workout to kick in.  After 20 minutes on incline 6 at a pace of 4mph and I got some, if only a little, relief from my shin splints.  The next 5 minutes would be much better and I could have gone on for another 20, but Erik said he had to go.  I wanted to run today, but climbing the hill at a slower pace seemed to be the only thing I could manage.  Looking forward to tomorrow when I tell myself, "Run, Karen, Run!"

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Walk, Jog or Run

Do I enjoy walking, jogging, or running?  Yes, sometimes I do; but not more than when it's over!  There's nothing better than the feeling of accomplishment of a task that is so physically challenging.  I feel awesome when I'm done working out.  It's the "climbing the mountain" mentality that gets me through it.  I'm not so fond of climbing the mountain, but when I arrive at the top....breathtaking views I wouldn't have seen had I not challenged myself.  God gave me this body & I know He expects me to take care of it.  I'm going to keep climbing.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Inspired Writer

Over the weekend I had a pretty good idea for baby showers & wedding showers.  It's a book of sorts.  This spawned the research of publishing & marketing this idea.  This research somehow lit a fire of ideas for children's books.  I now have a series of children's books in my head which I am feverishly trying to type out.  Needless to say, I am SUPER-PUMPED!  I can't remember the last time I was this excited about something.  It's definitely God-driven.