Goodbye February - Don't Let the Door Hit Ya...

I usually don't have anything against the month of February, but this year I'm happy to see it go.

February began for me with what I believe was the Noro Virus.  When I say awful stomach thing, I mean A-W-F-U-L, and it took a good week to bounce back! I'm usually tougher than that?!

Next came mice in our house (I cringe just typing that).  There's nothing worse than seeing those disgusting little pellets they leave behind, in this case under our kitchen sink, (well maybe the Noro Virus?).  My husband said he'd get right on it when he got home from work....I couldn't wait.  Pest control to the rescue!  They've made several visits, and have sealed every opening in our crawl space, leaving traps down there for "anybody" who didn't get out in time.  So far, so good!

And to finish out the month, JURY DUTY.  I have to admit, I haven't had jury duty since some time in the 90's, so this wasn't completely unfair.  I was hoping not to be selected but, of course, I was called in the 1st round.  It actually only took 2 full days, but it was completely exhausting.  It's emotionally draining listening to all the testimony and deciding the outcome of someone's future.  It was a DUI/assault case.  No fun!

So.....Welcome March!  

 

It's good to see you...

Petie

                  

                         

Boot Camp!

I used to be a regular gym goer, until I got burnout on the whole gym thing. 

 It's been over a year since I exercised regularly.

As I'm getting older though, my body is telling me "this is not the time to get burnout on exercising".

  You have to work twice as hard to lose weight, maintain muscle, and have energy.  

So, last week I started going here.....Savage Gym.....for BOOT CAMP!

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It may not look like much (there's actually more equipment than shown in this photo), but the girl in charge of the boot camp does a great job of setting up various stations for us to move through for 1 minute of strengthening and 2 minutes of cardio, 2x in each station.

There are about 6 ladies and we move through the stations doing squats with weights, jump rope, ab work, planks, lunges, and more!  And, the workout changes a little each time, which is what I need to hold my interest.

Today we did this......I have a whole new appreciation for those contestants on The Biggest Loser.

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We even swing sledgehammers into tires.....

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I was sore over the weekend, to say the least, but it was a good sore.  

So far it's actually been fun, hard, but fun.  Crazy I know.....but it's all women talking (like we do so well), sharing and laughing while trying to breath and control the sweat dripping down our faces.

I'm hoping to stick with it.  Wish me luck!

(although tomorrow I'm off to jury duty....)

Have a great week!

Petie

Orange Incorporated!

I did it!  

I've added some "orange" to the family room.  

In my last post, I shared some great neutral rooms with pops of orange that 

really added warmth and a little whimsy, in my opinion. 

I'm attempting to do the same in our very neutral family room and kitchen.  

This is where I've started....with a can (or 3) of spray paint. 

It's Krylon's, Pumpkin Orange, of course.

I need to add another coat and a top coat for protection, but 

our weather went sour before I could finish.

Even with the weather sour, this pop of orange is making me feel sunny!

 

Have a great weekend.

Petie

I'm linking to the following parties:

Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground
Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge