Workout: 30 minutes stationary bike, 15 minutes elliptical and 1.25-mile walk with Denali.
I hate house hunting, I hate house hunting, I hate house hunting.
There - I said it.
Despite being in a buyer's market, we are now in competition for the house on which we made an offer and have until 6 p.m. to sweeten the deal or walk away. I have a sinking feeling, too, that Mark and I are not on the same page as to what we should do.
I hate house hunting, I hate house hunting, I hate house hunting.
The whole process is tough and only made tougher with a looming deadline, aka baby boy's birth, and the preggo hormones. I seriously cried in the middle of the newsroom ... twice ... today about the situation.
But anyways, I noticed something good this morning. Despite feeling like a complete blob, I still have a decent amount of energy during my workouts. The only times I wanted to hop off the bike and make a run for it were a result of boredom and an uncomfortable seat - not because I couldn't do it anymore. I probably could have increased the resistance and been fine. But I didn't. I was a good girl.
And another good thing: People watching at the gym. I saw someone on an elliptical - or something like it - working a sudoku puzzle. Another guy had his treadmill on such a high incline and at such a great speed that he had to hold on. I sort of think you shouldn't have it at a level unless you can move hands free. Then there was the old guy with a white undershirt tucked into snug Kmart khaki shorts, white tube socks (pulled up, of course) and white sneakers. I loved it and sort of wanted to hug him. But I didn't. I was a good girl.
After the gym, I headed to Walmart to pick up a make-do slow cooker. I haven't been able to replace the lid on my current one (if you remember, Denali broke it) and needed a vessel for my MIL's famous marinara. I didn't have much time to peruse but I ended up with a $9.88 2-quart one. I was really tempted to buy a better one. But I didn't. I was a good girl.
I'm always a good girl.
So what did you do good today? Make it a good answer. My favorite response will win a POM Wonderful tote bag, with coupon and filled with healthy edible goodies. A winner will be chosen Friday night after my envy-inducing standing date with the husband: cheap eats and the grocery.
I dealt with one crisis after another at work. Seriously, my time today was NOT my own. As a result, I missed breakfast and lunch and all my potty breaks - sigh.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the house hunt. Try to enjoy it - hopefully you won't have to do it too often.
I booked a seven-night anniversary trip to Negril today! Ahh! I think it's the best thing I've done all year! :) I am so ready for this vacation.
ReplyDeleteWay to go, good girl!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is I wore big-girl shoes to work, despite it being spring break!
Also, after a couple (or more) spoonfuls of sunflower-seed butter, I made a conscious effort and put it away. Mind over matter!
Peed in a cup at the doctor's without making a mess. C'mon - we all know that is HARD.
ReplyDeleteI came here and read your blog. That's good, right? :)
ReplyDeleteI HATE house hunting as well. We must have looked at 70 houses before we found ours.
ReplyDeleteI was good tonight at the gym too, stationary bike and Precor machine plus weights...I too giggled watching people at our gym.
I don't think anyone likes house hunting - not if they've actually experienced it! My husband and I had to house hunt from out of state when we moved in 2009...blurgh.
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I put all of the thought racing in my head onto paper. It made me feel SO much better :)
ReplyDeleteLike I said in my post, everyone has their own "training program." I've been following you since you commented a couple of weeks ago. It sounds like my MD is a little more forgiving than yours, though. Keep up the great work!
Perhaps you can focus on finding a good starter home instead of your "dream home." Find a home that "works" for the time being with the proper amount of room for the babe, and then make plans to upgrade in a few years.
ReplyDeleteI think the pressure of find the "perfect one" is what gets to a lot of folks.
Spoken from a non-homeowner of course!
I made the decision to put my corporate career on hold so that I can be a stay-at-home mom to my 2 year old and 4 month old. My husband has wanted me to do this for some time, but I was so used to being the breadwinner of our family. So, I called my employer and voluntarily resigned. Wow. I am now turning over the reins to my supportive husband.
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