And so it seems that another busy season is approaching. Didn't I just wrap up the last one? Or did it ever really end? I look at the hours I have worked and can find the 40 hour weeks to be few and far between.
Gabbana...who surprisingly still loves me and remembers me after this summer of traveling for work and play... is not so excited for the busy season to be approaching. In the past few weeks we have built up the routine of running in the morning and we both fear what busy season is going to do for that. Hopefully we can keep it going so she and I will stay in shape. I will say she is quite the motivator. At 5 AM those puppy eyes are looking at me saying "you better take me for a run because I am going to be stuck in here all day and who knows how late." Although we have gotten better about having our fabulous dog walkers to come walk her and check on her when the days are a little too long. It is nice to not feel so guilty when I am gone or when I come home and just want to crawl into bed.
I can honestly say that I am the happiest I have been in a while. It is great to just be content with life and enjoying it for what it is worth.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
a plane ride....
I wrote this on the plane home from atlanta after breaking up with XXX, traveling back and forth to Altanta for two weeks, in desperate need of a vacation and no sign of one in sight...just feeling emotionally/physically/mentally drained....a little over the top...but it was all I could do to stop my self from breaking down and crying from exhastion of all that was going on...
Back to blogging…
So…I am back. The Las Vegas Bikini Body didn’t happen…I think it might have been the beer or the wine or the stress or the lack of working out or the chocolate or the boys or the lack of sleep…but hey it was all fun and I survived another busy season and here the summer comes again. Oh well…now I have the summer to get back into it and for blogging.
I would have to say that this isn’t exactly where I thought I would be when I was 26 and a half (that’s right…we are counting the half…which reminds me I should probably be planning a little party for that…maybe in a month). Anywho…I had a dream as most people do…planned to be married, have children (shocking I know), live in a happy little home in the suburbs and of course be ridiculously wealthy (obviously). However fate/god/the world, whatever you may believe in had a different plan and although it was not what I planned and at times I feel like I missed out on something and worry that perhaps I won’t ever have that little dream I had. But after crying my way through two plane rides this week and probably freaking out everyone around me I have to take a moment to step back and realize what an idiot I am to be so upset and to allow myself to get upset or sad about the fact that I broke up with someone that was so wrong for me. That I am upset because one small piece of my life isn’t working (for the slow ones out there…I am referring to my love life). I guess that it is human nature to focus on the things that are not going well in our life and to allow that to bring us down.
Well, to counter that I just wanted to take a moment to be thankful and express my thanks. Cheezy…sure, but you don’t have to read if you don’t want to. :P
So reality…I am 26, I am single (and lets face it…we usually have more fun), I do have a child that loves me unconditionally (she is 4 and is about 1 ft tall…obviously she did not get my height), I own a condo, I have a fabulous job that I love (and love to bitch about). If you really think about it, I am not too far off from my dream…it is a little twisted but it is there.
Most important to me and I am probably not always the best about expressing it…is that I have the most amazing network of friends and family that people would kill for. My dad once told me that if you call someone in the middle of the night and tell them that you need them to come to your immediately, a good friend will ask “why?” but will show up. HOWEVER, a GREAT friend would be there as soon as they could, they would not need to ask why, they would not need time to think about it, they would not question your request…they would move heaven and earth to be there for you. He told me that there were 2 people in his life that he thought he could categorize as these “GREAT” friends. I can think of 4 (Sorry…not going to say who) people in my life that would fit in this category. And I can’t even begin to think of how many I can put as “good” friends. I don’t say this to brag or to display how popular I am. I say it to tell them thank you. I say it because I really don’t think I could function without them (we all see how easily I can fall apart about something). I appreciate their love, their support, their impulse to want to brutally murder anyone who would dare hurt me (sorry kate…had to remove the facebook post..I am not that bitter about the whole thing, but I appreciate the love). I also hope that they understand that I value them and hope that they know that I would be there for them no matter what (well…except to have a drink…at least for the next month ;)…I will however watch and even be there to help you pick out a good one).
So thank you…to those who call me on my bullshit, to those that will follow me on my weird adventures, support me when I decide to do crazy things like bike 200 miles, walk 60, not drink for a month, going vegan, buying things I don’t REALLY need, to those that support me when I go the right direction, support me when I go the wrong direction, and those who don’t tell me I told you so when I realize that I made the mistake they knew I was going to. I am here for you whenever you need me. LOVE YOU!!!
“Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.” ~Nicolas de Chamfort
I being the queen over thinker of the over thinkers, am really going to try to embrace this and enjoy things…at least that is the plan. Because lets face it….I have to have a plan. I may change it, I may divert from it, I may not even listen to it…but there has to be a plan.
I am going out to live my life...and blog about it here and there…more later.
(Hopefully the writing will improve as I write more)
MUCH LOVE!!!
Back to blogging…
So…I am back. The Las Vegas Bikini Body didn’t happen…I think it might have been the beer or the wine or the stress or the lack of working out or the chocolate or the boys or the lack of sleep…but hey it was all fun and I survived another busy season and here the summer comes again. Oh well…now I have the summer to get back into it and for blogging.
I would have to say that this isn’t exactly where I thought I would be when I was 26 and a half (that’s right…we are counting the half…which reminds me I should probably be planning a little party for that…maybe in a month). Anywho…I had a dream as most people do…planned to be married, have children (shocking I know), live in a happy little home in the suburbs and of course be ridiculously wealthy (obviously). However fate/god/the world, whatever you may believe in had a different plan and although it was not what I planned and at times I feel like I missed out on something and worry that perhaps I won’t ever have that little dream I had. But after crying my way through two plane rides this week and probably freaking out everyone around me I have to take a moment to step back and realize what an idiot I am to be so upset and to allow myself to get upset or sad about the fact that I broke up with someone that was so wrong for me. That I am upset because one small piece of my life isn’t working (for the slow ones out there…I am referring to my love life). I guess that it is human nature to focus on the things that are not going well in our life and to allow that to bring us down.
Well, to counter that I just wanted to take a moment to be thankful and express my thanks. Cheezy…sure, but you don’t have to read if you don’t want to. :P
So reality…I am 26, I am single (and lets face it…we usually have more fun), I do have a child that loves me unconditionally (she is 4 and is about 1 ft tall…obviously she did not get my height), I own a condo, I have a fabulous job that I love (and love to bitch about). If you really think about it, I am not too far off from my dream…it is a little twisted but it is there.
Most important to me and I am probably not always the best about expressing it…is that I have the most amazing network of friends and family that people would kill for. My dad once told me that if you call someone in the middle of the night and tell them that you need them to come to your immediately, a good friend will ask “why?” but will show up. HOWEVER, a GREAT friend would be there as soon as they could, they would not need to ask why, they would not need time to think about it, they would not question your request…they would move heaven and earth to be there for you. He told me that there were 2 people in his life that he thought he could categorize as these “GREAT” friends. I can think of 4 (Sorry…not going to say who) people in my life that would fit in this category. And I can’t even begin to think of how many I can put as “good” friends. I don’t say this to brag or to display how popular I am. I say it to tell them thank you. I say it because I really don’t think I could function without them (we all see how easily I can fall apart about something). I appreciate their love, their support, their impulse to want to brutally murder anyone who would dare hurt me (sorry kate…had to remove the facebook post..I am not that bitter about the whole thing, but I appreciate the love). I also hope that they understand that I value them and hope that they know that I would be there for them no matter what (well…except to have a drink…at least for the next month ;)…I will however watch and even be there to help you pick out a good one).
So thank you…to those who call me on my bullshit, to those that will follow me on my weird adventures, support me when I decide to do crazy things like bike 200 miles, walk 60, not drink for a month, going vegan, buying things I don’t REALLY need, to those that support me when I go the right direction, support me when I go the wrong direction, and those who don’t tell me I told you so when I realize that I made the mistake they knew I was going to. I am here for you whenever you need me. LOVE YOU!!!
“Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.” ~Nicolas de Chamfort
I being the queen over thinker of the over thinkers, am really going to try to embrace this and enjoy things…at least that is the plan. Because lets face it….I have to have a plan. I may change it, I may divert from it, I may not even listen to it…but there has to be a plan.
I am going out to live my life...and blog about it here and there…more later.
(Hopefully the writing will improve as I write more)
MUCH LOVE!!!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Yesterday
Yesterday I had the motivation to get up at 4 AM and go to spin class at 5:30 in federal way on my way to my client in Tacoma (where I am enjoying the rest of the week). However, that was offset by my eatting out with my co-workers for lunch and for dinner...Oops. I still had a Deficit, but not as much as I need to reach my goal.
Oh well...already making up for it today..started with a 3o min run in the FABULOUS (sarcastic font) gym at the Best Western that I am staying at this week. I am also going to be good and eat my lunch that I brought since I went to all that work to pack and prepare it and it is WAY better for me. :)
Hopefully I stick to the plan and make it through the day. It is hard when you work so closely with people and we are all used to having meals together.
Oh well...already making up for it today..started with a 3o min run in the FABULOUS (sarcastic font) gym at the Best Western that I am staying at this week. I am also going to be good and eat my lunch that I brought since I went to all that work to pack and prepare it and it is WAY better for me. :)
Hopefully I stick to the plan and make it through the day. It is hard when you work so closely with people and we are all used to having meals together.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Last Party
So...Last night was my birthday party...a month late but still fabulous. You may ask why someone would wait 1 month to celebrate their birthday...well, I decided that with all the holidays it would be best to postpone until January to celebrate. I also wanted to do a joint bday party with my "bestie" Sanna and our friend Aparna. All and all the evening was FABULOUS.
It started with a fabulous Vegan dinner at Cafe Flora (new favorite place)...I am still dreaming about the vegan lava cake and ice cream (n0t part of the LVBBG). We then proceeded to Ozzies for some singing and some dancing and it was GRRREAT! I had a wonderful time and was so thankful to all that came. I could have only been made better by the appearance of Kate (I am her best friend and all) and Eryn (my wife). It all ended with a stop at Dicks (what night out in seattle is complete with out dicks?) and some fries (also not LVBBG).
As you can tell yesterday might have been considered a backwards step in the LVBBG...even though I was good in the morning and went and spun my ass off. I figured it was my last night of serious play. As I am now focusing on this goal! Sorry to all of you who count on me being out and partying when you need a buddy. Between work and this, I am officially on lock down. Thank you Eryn for helping me realize that.
So...in keeping track with the LVBBG and the plan. Here is the game plan for this week. I keeping with the impossible to find a routine lifestyle...I am working in Tacoma this week. Luckily they have a 24 hour fitness in Lakewood...which isn't too far from the client. The game plan for the week. No soccer this week :(
Monday - Evening workout...lift and cardio before meeting up with mom for dinner.
Tuesday - EARLY EARLY EARLY Spin class in Lakewood (gotta get down there for a class that starts at 5:30 am.
Wednesday - AM workout (lift and cardio)...MAYBE do cardio at night at the hotel depending on gym quality
Thursday - Early Spin class
Friday - AM workout
Saturday - Day off...weather permitting take gabs for a run
Sunday - Spin and Abs classes
Food Plan for the week (Tuesday through Friday) -
Breakfast - Apple/Lara Bar
Lunch/Snack - Veggies/hummus/edamame
Dinner - Coscous (to be made Monday Night)
Water/Berry Water
Seems very do able when you type it out...but I also need to get in about 60-70 hours of work. I am hoping that the working out will keep me going and help with the stress.
Bring on the week!
It started with a fabulous Vegan dinner at Cafe Flora (new favorite place)...I am still dreaming about the vegan lava cake and ice cream (n0t part of the LVBBG). We then proceeded to Ozzies for some singing and some dancing and it was GRRREAT! I had a wonderful time and was so thankful to all that came. I could have only been made better by the appearance of Kate (I am her best friend and all) and Eryn (my wife). It all ended with a stop at Dicks (what night out in seattle is complete with out dicks?) and some fries (also not LVBBG).
As you can tell yesterday might have been considered a backwards step in the LVBBG...even though I was good in the morning and went and spun my ass off. I figured it was my last night of serious play. As I am now focusing on this goal! Sorry to all of you who count on me being out and partying when you need a buddy. Between work and this, I am officially on lock down. Thank you Eryn for helping me realize that.
So...in keeping track with the LVBBG and the plan. Here is the game plan for this week. I keeping with the impossible to find a routine lifestyle...I am working in Tacoma this week. Luckily they have a 24 hour fitness in Lakewood...which isn't too far from the client. The game plan for the week. No soccer this week :(
Monday - Evening workout...lift and cardio before meeting up with mom for dinner.
Tuesday - EARLY EARLY EARLY Spin class in Lakewood (gotta get down there for a class that starts at 5:30 am.
Wednesday - AM workout (lift and cardio)...MAYBE do cardio at night at the hotel depending on gym quality
Thursday - Early Spin class
Friday - AM workout
Saturday - Day off...weather permitting take gabs for a run
Sunday - Spin and Abs classes
Food Plan for the week (Tuesday through Friday) -
Breakfast - Apple/Lara Bar
Lunch/Snack - Veggies/hummus/edamame
Dinner - Coscous (to be made Monday Night)
Water/Berry Water
Seems very do able when you type it out...but I also need to get in about 60-70 hours of work. I am hoping that the working out will keep me going and help with the stress.
Bring on the week!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Working out through busy season...the LVBBG
So as I approach my 5th busy season with Moss Adams, similar to every preceding season, I start with the same goal...going to eat healthy and work out. Not only for my physical well being for but for my mental well being. Every other season I have failed epically, by drinking, over eating regularly and never working out. I end the season stressed out and out of shape.
This season will be different...I will stick with my plan and I will in fact improve my health this busy season and reach my LVBBG (Las Vegas Bikini Body Goal). I have selected my bikini and now I just need to go there (see picture - courtesy of Victoria Secret). Although...a good point that Olga brought up is how does it look when you sit down.
The Tools
1) The body bugg from the love of my life Kate. I WILL be good and input my food and wear it regularly.
2) My Trainer - Kaytee, without her I would not feel pain on a weekly basis and I would not have a true understanding of working out until you feel like you are going to puke.
3) Vegan - feeling fabulous and not being able to eat as much crap makes it so much easier.
4) BRING LUNCH TO WORK - eating out at busy season is probably the most dangerous and fattening part of the whole thing.
The Goals - The light at the end of the tunnel
1) STP - July (a bike ride from Seattle to Portland)
2) Rock N' Roll Half Marathon - June 26
3) Cottage Lake Tri - June or September
4) Breast Cancer Three Day - September
5) Oktoberfest Leavenworth Half Marathon
6) Look ridiculously fabulous in Vegas in July
The plan - The key to making the plan work is to have it be flexible. My Schedule is NOT what you would call routine. So my workout schedule will have to reflect that. The loose game plan is...to be revised every Sunday.
Sundays - PT with Kaytee (LIFT)
Monday - LIFT
Tuesday - Spin or Soccer
Wednesday - Swim/Run/LIFT
Thursday - Spin 0r Soccer
Friday - Running with the Monster (AKA Gabs)
Saturday - Spin
This would be my dream...I know that people say you shouldn't work out every day, but if you sit on your butt for so many hours a day, it just makes sense that you could get off your butt for atleast 30 mins to go to a treadmill. Granted with a schedule like this and my busy season work schedule I will probably not have much if any of a social life, but it might be just what I need right now...to take a step back and focus on work and my physical well being. At a min I need to work out 4 times a week!
Sorry for those of you who like to read about my memorable evenings of lost debit cards and funky dating, but I am switching gears and taking a hard look at what I expect out of myself and how I want to feel. I will probably blog about mental breakdowns at busy season, funky vegan recipes that I try on Sunday nights and trying to get the gym, work 60 plus hours a week and not go crazy.
Wish me luck...I will need it.
~Rachel
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