Hi Team!
Short post tonight. It is 11 pm and I still have to pack a few more things. I leave right after work for Washougal tomorrow! YAY ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Time to go play with my brother's family and play in the fire station =D
I drank 2 quarts of water and iced tea today. (Barely, I was too busy to stop and think about drinking) and I logged 12,103 steps with Pete after a really good night's sleep! YAY ME!!!! 3 for 3 =D
I'll be away from the computer until Sunday late or Monday. I promise to catch up the blog when I get back and share any adventures I might have. (Hopefully I WILL have some!)
Stay safe and I'll blog at you soon!
Hotflash out.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Report From Ladder Company 40 -Day 102
Hi Team!
As you may have noticed, I added the Jango jukebox to my page. This will allow you to listen to some music that I enjoy while you read my posts. The jukebox should appear to the left of the posts and I've noticed the whole thing doesn't show, but enough of it does that you can operate it. In the lower left corner are two buttons, the larger one pauses the music so you don't have to listen to it, if that is your preference. The smaller one is an arrow and you can use it to advance to the next song, clicking it multiple times as a means of scrolling through them. Just below the buttons it will show you the title of the song and the artist. Let me know what you think of this gadget. Do you like it? Do you hate it, or does it not matter one way or the other to you? It seems to always start with the same song, but there is a good variety of songs to choose from if you scroll through.
I don't have a lot to say today. I'm trying to get to bed soon but here is the daily report.
Pete logged 10,115 steps for me today. YAY ME! I drank no less than 3 quarts of herbal tea and water (YES plain WATER) today. And I got plenty of sleep last night. 3 for 3 YAY ME!
Also, in the last two days, 3 different people have commented that my chin is getting pointy! NOT ROUND, pointy! It is still pretty round but there is a definite difference from 102 days ago! It is so encouraging when people point out changes that they notice.
Thanks for reading and encouraging.
Stay safe!
Hotflash out.
As you may have noticed, I added the Jango jukebox to my page. This will allow you to listen to some music that I enjoy while you read my posts. The jukebox should appear to the left of the posts and I've noticed the whole thing doesn't show, but enough of it does that you can operate it. In the lower left corner are two buttons, the larger one pauses the music so you don't have to listen to it, if that is your preference. The smaller one is an arrow and you can use it to advance to the next song, clicking it multiple times as a means of scrolling through them. Just below the buttons it will show you the title of the song and the artist. Let me know what you think of this gadget. Do you like it? Do you hate it, or does it not matter one way or the other to you? It seems to always start with the same song, but there is a good variety of songs to choose from if you scroll through.
I don't have a lot to say today. I'm trying to get to bed soon but here is the daily report.
Pete logged 10,115 steps for me today. YAY ME! I drank no less than 3 quarts of herbal tea and water (YES plain WATER) today. And I got plenty of sleep last night. 3 for 3 YAY ME!
Also, in the last two days, 3 different people have commented that my chin is getting pointy! NOT ROUND, pointy! It is still pretty round but there is a definite difference from 102 days ago! It is so encouraging when people point out changes that they notice.
Thanks for reading and encouraging.
Stay safe!
Hotflash out.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Report From Ladder Company 40 -Day 101
Hi Team!
It is Sunday! I get to go back to work tomorrow. Four days off was wonderful. I'll work three more then have four more off. I could get used to a job like that. LOL
I did sleep well last night, but I still felt awful this morning so I did not go to church. I slept in. I did get out to quiz practice in the afternoon though. I've also rediscovered that if I don't resist taking Midol I feel a whole lot better. Not great, but a whole lot better.
I have had two quarts of herbal tea today and I have just started another 20 oz. glass of gatorade. I have no idea how many steps I took today because Pete reset himself when I leaned against a counter. I am guessing I was around 3,000 + steps, about average for a Sunday. I am also getting ready to go to bed. In the morning I have to meet Coach Alex a bit earlier than usual because we are going to change things up and walk at the South Hill mall in Puyallup (pronounced "pyoo al up") instead of at the Tacoma mall that is much closer. I am three for three today. YAY ME!
I have to admit. Even though I still feel pretty crummy right now, I am starting to get excited about my upcoming trip to Brother's Town! I love to go play at my brother's fire station! (of course that isn't blatantly obvious to everyone who reads this blog.) My brother is so good to me. He remembers the passion and excitement he had before he got to start really living his dream of being a firefighter and he both feeds and obliges that for me. He lets me play, but he is an excellent teacher. If there is something for me to learn while I play he is patient and encouraging and lets me learn it hands on. I bet the young rookies really like working with him.
Usually when I go to see my brother there is something specific that I want to learn about. This time, I have no idea what to ask him to teach me. Of course, I don't have to learn anything specific. I could just go and hang out. I love to do that too. My brother loves to spoil me. He reminds me so much of Daddy. I am very proud of the man he has grown up to be. LOL I say that and he is 37 years old! (Sorry bro.)
My sister-in-law is an amazing woman, mother and friend. I love her so much and she is so generous in giving of her self, her time and in giving up some of her precious time with her husband so that I can have it. And she spoils me rotten when I visit. She buys special treats and surprises me with them. I always try to do something special for her while I'm there too. Usually it is that I bring as much food with me as possible and plan/prep the meals so she doesn't have to. I don't know how my brother found such an amazing woman but I am so glad for him that he did! (How many women would let their husband buy a fire engine? -and smile about it?)
My nieces and nephews are pretty amazing too. Genny has become a young woman. I cannot believe how grown up she is now. It seems like yesterday she was a baby. And just day before yesterday when she wasn't even born yet and my brother and sister-in-law were babysitting my son and thinking maybe they didn't ever want kids! LOL
Jimmy is an amazing piano player. He composes beautiful music and plays so incredibly well. I love listening to him play.
Johnny is the chef. He loves to cook. He is also the lover of the family. He gives incredible hugs!
Mark is the scientist. He always has to know how things work and what if...? He has had many moments of "Grrrrrrrrrr" when it is discovered what mischief he has inadvertently caused with his experiments.
Joe is just crazy! He's fearless and fun. And very stubborn! You gotta love him.
Then there's Belle's. (Gabriella) She is such a sweet princess. She is a happy baby and so affectionate. She does happy dances! It is very cute to watch.
I always hate to leave when it is time to come home. Even though a house that has that many children can feel like utter chaos, I just feel so relaxed and at home when I am there!
Well, I had better end this now. Stay safe!
Hotflash out.
It is Sunday! I get to go back to work tomorrow. Four days off was wonderful. I'll work three more then have four more off. I could get used to a job like that. LOL
I did sleep well last night, but I still felt awful this morning so I did not go to church. I slept in. I did get out to quiz practice in the afternoon though. I've also rediscovered that if I don't resist taking Midol I feel a whole lot better. Not great, but a whole lot better.
I have had two quarts of herbal tea today and I have just started another 20 oz. glass of gatorade. I have no idea how many steps I took today because Pete reset himself when I leaned against a counter. I am guessing I was around 3,000 + steps, about average for a Sunday. I am also getting ready to go to bed. In the morning I have to meet Coach Alex a bit earlier than usual because we are going to change things up and walk at the South Hill mall in Puyallup (pronounced "pyoo al up") instead of at the Tacoma mall that is much closer. I am three for three today. YAY ME!
I have to admit. Even though I still feel pretty crummy right now, I am starting to get excited about my upcoming trip to Brother's Town! I love to go play at my brother's fire station! (of course that isn't blatantly obvious to everyone who reads this blog.) My brother is so good to me. He remembers the passion and excitement he had before he got to start really living his dream of being a firefighter and he both feeds and obliges that for me. He lets me play, but he is an excellent teacher. If there is something for me to learn while I play he is patient and encouraging and lets me learn it hands on. I bet the young rookies really like working with him.
Usually when I go to see my brother there is something specific that I want to learn about. This time, I have no idea what to ask him to teach me. Of course, I don't have to learn anything specific. I could just go and hang out. I love to do that too. My brother loves to spoil me. He reminds me so much of Daddy. I am very proud of the man he has grown up to be. LOL I say that and he is 37 years old! (Sorry bro.)
My sister-in-law is an amazing woman, mother and friend. I love her so much and she is so generous in giving of her self, her time and in giving up some of her precious time with her husband so that I can have it. And she spoils me rotten when I visit. She buys special treats and surprises me with them. I always try to do something special for her while I'm there too. Usually it is that I bring as much food with me as possible and plan/prep the meals so she doesn't have to. I don't know how my brother found such an amazing woman but I am so glad for him that he did! (How many women would let their husband buy a fire engine? -and smile about it?)
My nieces and nephews are pretty amazing too. Genny has become a young woman. I cannot believe how grown up she is now. It seems like yesterday she was a baby. And just day before yesterday when she wasn't even born yet and my brother and sister-in-law were babysitting my son and thinking maybe they didn't ever want kids! LOL
Jimmy is an amazing piano player. He composes beautiful music and plays so incredibly well. I love listening to him play.
Johnny is the chef. He loves to cook. He is also the lover of the family. He gives incredible hugs!
Mark is the scientist. He always has to know how things work and what if...? He has had many moments of "Grrrrrrrrrr" when it is discovered what mischief he has inadvertently caused with his experiments.
Joe is just crazy! He's fearless and fun. And very stubborn! You gotta love him.
Then there's Belle's. (Gabriella) She is such a sweet princess. She is a happy baby and so affectionate. She does happy dances! It is very cute to watch.
I always hate to leave when it is time to come home. Even though a house that has that many children can feel like utter chaos, I just feel so relaxed and at home when I am there!
Well, I had better end this now. Stay safe!
Hotflash out.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Report From Ladder Company 40 -Day 100
Hi Team!
Welcome Laurence, AKA Fireball, my newest team member!! I am very glad you have joined my team.
It's Day 100!!!!!!! YAY ME!!!!
I am very excited that I have been climbing this ladder for 100 days now. I have made good progress, though I wish I had the self discipline to have done more. I know that can only come from within and I will just have to give more to get more. I'm not talking about weight loss, that is coming at an appropriate pace for long term success. But I could be working a lot harder on the fitness end and I should be doing more to get the sleep issues under control. These comments are not me kicking myself either. Just honest observations. As I've said before, honesty in this blog is a must for it to be useful in reaching my dreams.
Today I did not put Pete back to work. I felt like #&;%(!! Sometimes being a woman is not all wine and roses! Every month, I suffer! Sometimes it is so bad I can barely do the things I HAVE to do. Thankfully, this month, the worst of it hit during my days off. Today I felt like I got run over by the tiller. In addition, even though I drank my fluids yesterday, today I got a bit dehydrated. Funny how fast that happens when your body is used to getting fluids and you miss most of them for the first half of the day. I felt so crummy that I have slept most of the day. When I awoke from a three hour nap at about 4:15 this afternoon, I felt like I hadn't had anything to drink in a month. My head hurt and I felt weak. I knew I needed to rehydrate so I made myself some gatorade. I hate that stuff, but it works! Two 20 once glasses later I feel a whole lot better. The Midol helped too.
So, I did get plenty of sleep both last night and today. That is 1 for three.
I did get my fluids, even though the first half of the day wasn't so good, I have now made up for it. I am at about 2 1/2 quarts of herbal tea and gatorade. That is 2 for three. I'm not going to make it in the exercise department so 2 for three is my final score for the day.
Well, tomorrow I hope will be a better day. And I am looking forward to what the next 100 days of climbing will bring. Thanks so much for all of your support. Your words of encouragement and occasional kicks in the posterior are a big help to me.
Until we blog again, stay safe!
Hotflash out.
Welcome Laurence, AKA Fireball, my newest team member!! I am very glad you have joined my team.
It's Day 100!!!!!!! YAY ME!!!!
I am very excited that I have been climbing this ladder for 100 days now. I have made good progress, though I wish I had the self discipline to have done more. I know that can only come from within and I will just have to give more to get more. I'm not talking about weight loss, that is coming at an appropriate pace for long term success. But I could be working a lot harder on the fitness end and I should be doing more to get the sleep issues under control. These comments are not me kicking myself either. Just honest observations. As I've said before, honesty in this blog is a must for it to be useful in reaching my dreams.
Today I did not put Pete back to work. I felt like #&;%(!! Sometimes being a woman is not all wine and roses! Every month, I suffer! Sometimes it is so bad I can barely do the things I HAVE to do. Thankfully, this month, the worst of it hit during my days off. Today I felt like I got run over by the tiller. In addition, even though I drank my fluids yesterday, today I got a bit dehydrated. Funny how fast that happens when your body is used to getting fluids and you miss most of them for the first half of the day. I felt so crummy that I have slept most of the day. When I awoke from a three hour nap at about 4:15 this afternoon, I felt like I hadn't had anything to drink in a month. My head hurt and I felt weak. I knew I needed to rehydrate so I made myself some gatorade. I hate that stuff, but it works! Two 20 once glasses later I feel a whole lot better. The Midol helped too.
So, I did get plenty of sleep both last night and today. That is 1 for three.
I did get my fluids, even though the first half of the day wasn't so good, I have now made up for it. I am at about 2 1/2 quarts of herbal tea and gatorade. That is 2 for three. I'm not going to make it in the exercise department so 2 for three is my final score for the day.
Well, tomorrow I hope will be a better day. And I am looking forward to what the next 100 days of climbing will bring. Thanks so much for all of your support. Your words of encouragement and occasional kicks in the posterior are a big help to me.
Until we blog again, stay safe!
Hotflash out.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Report From Ladder Company 40 Day 99
Hi Team!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Here is wishing all of you and your loved ones a joyous Christmas and holiday season! May the Lord bless you richly with friends, a sense of purpose, good health, provisions for your needs ,the opportunity to count your blessings, the ability to serve others and a sense of happiness.
Thank you to all of you for encouraging me and for sharing yourself with me.
Pete and I declared today an official day off! We will be back on task tomorrow.
Stay safe.
Hotflash out.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Here is wishing all of you and your loved ones a joyous Christmas and holiday season! May the Lord bless you richly with friends, a sense of purpose, good health, provisions for your needs ,the opportunity to count your blessings, the ability to serve others and a sense of happiness.
Thank you to all of you for encouraging me and for sharing yourself with me.
Pete and I declared today an official day off! We will be back on task tomorrow.
Stay safe.
Hotflash out.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Report From Ladder Company 40 Day 98
Hi Team!
Another great day for Hotflash. I have no idea how much walking I did today Because everytime I checked Pete was hanging from his tether playing Tarzan. I slept well again. I'm really on a roll! And fluids have not been a problem either. 2 1 / 2 quarts today (though admittedly it was 12oz of eggnog with a little rum. YUM!) I think I can fairly give me 3 for 3 today.
I got my cookies delivered today! YAY ME! And I was brave and boldly introduced myself, explained why I was bringing them cookies and then gave them the cookies I had made along with a card. The cover of the card was this:
Then inside it said:
According to Santa and Mrs.. Claus you have all been very good firefighters this year!
Thank you for all you do for our community.
Merry Christmas from the Myers Family!
And then we all signed it.
I did not get too shy or tongue tangled and the cat did not get my tongue and I did not say anything dumb! YAY ME! I think I'm getting better at this. =)
Here is photo documentation of my exploits. Be warned that the photographer was less than excited to be photographing. It was not his best work. But I love him anyway because he is an awesome son!
Here I am at Station 10 posing for a pic with Engine 10
Here I am delivering cookies at Station 10.
Here I am delivering cookies to Station 15.
Here I am delivering cookies to Station 11.
The firefighters were all very friendly and joked with me. I enjoyed being able to share with the firefighters and I especially enjoyed the fact that my family joined me. I know it is not their cup of tea, but they supported me. = D
I have to get this posted and get to bed. It is 5 minutes until Christmas and I do not want Santa to catch me up!
Stay safe!
Hotflash out.
Another great day for Hotflash. I have no idea how much walking I did today Because everytime I checked Pete was hanging from his tether playing Tarzan. I slept well again. I'm really on a roll! And fluids have not been a problem either. 2 1 / 2 quarts today (though admittedly it was 12oz of eggnog with a little rum. YUM!) I think I can fairly give me 3 for 3 today.
I got my cookies delivered today! YAY ME! And I was brave and boldly introduced myself, explained why I was bringing them cookies and then gave them the cookies I had made along with a card. The cover of the card was this:
Then inside it said:
According to Santa and Mrs.. Claus you have all been very good firefighters this year!
Thank you for all you do for our community.
Merry Christmas from the Myers Family!
And then we all signed it.
I did not get too shy or tongue tangled and the cat did not get my tongue and I did not say anything dumb! YAY ME! I think I'm getting better at this. =)
Here is photo documentation of my exploits. Be warned that the photographer was less than excited to be photographing. It was not his best work. But I love him anyway because he is an awesome son!
Here I am at Station 10 posing for a pic with Engine 10
Here I am delivering cookies at Station 10.
Here I am delivering cookies to Station 15.
Here I am delivering cookies to Station 11.
The firefighters were all very friendly and joked with me. I enjoyed being able to share with the firefighters and I especially enjoyed the fact that my family joined me. I know it is not their cup of tea, but they supported me. = D
I have to get this posted and get to bed. It is 5 minutes until Christmas and I do not want Santa to catch me up!
Stay safe!
Hotflash out.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Report From Ladder Company 40 Day 97
Hi Team!
Today was a great day! No an awesome day!
I slept very well for a fourth night in a row! YAY ME!!! =D
I drank 3 quarts today, water and herbal tea.
Pete logged 13,738 steps today! YAY ME!!
I am 3 for 3 WOO HOO!!!
During my walk with Coach Alex today, I ran across a friend. The only fireman I knew as a child who is still working for the fire department in my city, Joe S, was at the mall. When he saw me he said, "Hey! Merry Christmas!" and gave me a great big hug! =) We chatted a bit and he met Coach Alex. I didn't dork out today. I looked his partner right in the eye and held out my hand and introduced myself! YAY ME!!! It was wonderful seeing Joe today. It gave me a real boost.
And, I have been a busy fire buff, firefighter/paramedic wannabe. Look what I did!!!
I baked cookies for three fire stations today.
And I decorated them all by myself.
The firefighter looks a little funny.
Here is the helmet.
The fire engine would look better if I decorated it with icing instead of sprinkles, I think.
The fire hydrant is my personal favorite!
The flag turned out well too.
And of course, Sparky had to be there too!
I love my new cookie cutters. I had a lot of fun. The hard part will be trying to decide which three fire stations I will bring cookies to tomorrow.
Until we blog again, stay safe!
Hotflash out.
Today was a great day! No an awesome day!
I slept very well for a fourth night in a row! YAY ME!!! =D
I drank 3 quarts today, water and herbal tea.
Pete logged 13,738 steps today! YAY ME!!
I am 3 for 3 WOO HOO!!!
During my walk with Coach Alex today, I ran across a friend. The only fireman I knew as a child who is still working for the fire department in my city, Joe S, was at the mall. When he saw me he said, "Hey! Merry Christmas!" and gave me a great big hug! =) We chatted a bit and he met Coach Alex. I didn't dork out today. I looked his partner right in the eye and held out my hand and introduced myself! YAY ME!!! It was wonderful seeing Joe today. It gave me a real boost.
And, I have been a busy fire buff, firefighter/paramedic wannabe. Look what I did!!!
I baked cookies for three fire stations today.
And I decorated them all by myself.
The firefighter looks a little funny.
Here is the helmet.
The fire engine would look better if I decorated it with icing instead of sprinkles, I think.
The fire hydrant is my personal favorite!
The flag turned out well too.
And of course, Sparky had to be there too!
I love my new cookie cutters. I had a lot of fun. The hard part will be trying to decide which three fire stations I will bring cookies to tomorrow.
Until we blog again, stay safe!
Hotflash out.
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