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2012-02-05T11:59:00.003Z

So went to see the podiatrist yesterday as it is about time for the annual refurbishment of my insoles. Wanted to see her to make sure they're completely right and to get a second pair. Basically, I need to lose weight and my legs/joints should improve a lot. Right, so just another say 8kg to go in addition to the 5kg I've lost in the last month. Not impossible but kind of dependant on my

2012-02-03T21:57:00.000Z

So, although the week started well, my boss had me in tears by Tuesday morning. Had to come clean that I'm no longer in a relationship (seriously, am well fed up telling everyone) and then the waterworks just come on and there really isn't anything I can do. Crap. The boss went for a toilet break and I could recover. I. Really. Must. Stop. Being. So. Utterly. Pathetic.Unfortunately, this

2012-01-31T20:48:00.001Z

I'm the queen of breaststroke! Seriously, the instructor has been harping on about foot position for breaststroke since week one so that was all I was thinking about when it was my turn and he shouted "perfect" (my super flexible joints clearly help too). Actually, he did ask me if I was sure that I wasn't Dutch!?! Yeah, no idea what he was implying either - something about the Dutch liking

2012-01-30T20:51:00.005Z

This week's concoction. Had lots of fresh veg left from last week so threw it all together and voila, a pot of ruskumsnuks. Yummy too!Although I can feel I've used my body yesterday, it was only stairs that made me grimace today. At this rate I'll be fit for the season soon! Unfortunately, the weather is set to change and after my resent cold weather trips I'd say that I won't go out cycling in

2012-01-29T15:26:00.002Z

55km or 34 miles if you like but that's what I've done with the cycle club today! In the cold and later rain and then wind and rain!!! Yeah, it got a bit epic and the older members started to worry that I might not come back...Had sought out this particular trip with club as it was listed as a "slow" full day so I thought it couldn't go completely wrong. Started off very, very cold - ice on

2012-01-28T09:58:00.003Z

Oh dear. First proper gym visit last night. Friday is definitely the night to go as it was a lot less busy (maybe that was due to end of term...hopefully not!). Did three times four minutes run - legs were a bit sore, probably from wearing new shoes so didn't want to over do it. Did the machines. Have given up on doing one turn on each as there is too much waiting and re-adjusting involved. Still

2012-01-25T20:25:00.001Z

Four weeks :(

2012-01-24T20:47:00.002Z

I think they'll need to refill the pool after tonight as I'm sure I've swallowed about half of it! I now feel that I'm an accomplish floater (fnar!) - back and front! I also dived (bottoms up!) rather happily tonight which also surprised me - wasn't all that keen last week. The repetition we do seems to work. However, when attempting the back crawl with both arms I swallowed too much water and

2012-01-23T19:42:00.003Z

Chunky veg paella - very tasty and very filling (also guaranteed to give good farts ;))Have sent off an application for my next holiday extravaganza. Doubt my chances are very good but I wanted to at least try. Could do with some serious quality time with my folks too so won't be too disappointed if I don't make the cut. At work I'm very popular just now. Basically, I'm paid for until June i.e. I

2012-01-22T16:25:00.003Z

Ah, can't stop grinning and haven't been able to since the second km! Managed to go the full distance (34 km) and although I was slow (mud/slush) and freezing (wind chill) I still had energy and leg power to race up the last hill on my way home :) Glad I brought the third layer for the way home!Still not happy with the bike, I get a very sore neck - it actually makes me feel sick - so I need to

2012-01-22T11:08:00.003Z

I was literally cat-sitting this weekend. Cat stayed with me all evening and most of the afternoon. Hence I'm not sure who gave who the most therapy but I'd say that I definitely enjoyed it! Total pet-therapy :)Waterworks still come on once in awhile. This love malarkey isn't something I can just switch off, annoyingly. I'm realising I'll care for a long time to come but I am currently focusing

2012-01-19T20:31:00.006Z

What is happening - my new radio is faulty (the display blacks out and a few other things) so that is going back tomorrow :( Anyway, no substitute in mind so I might wait and see what new models are coming. I've also just finished sewing up my new gloves (the lining had come undone) - should that really be necessary less than a month since I bought them (and they weren't that cheap)?At last the

2012-01-18T21:14:00.002Z

Exactly why I had to book a time for a training programme I really don't know as it took him 2 mins to concoct one for me. It isn't anything spectacular or anything, surprisingly boring in fact, but I must say that I can feel my muscles tonight! Started by running 3 x 3 minutes with an accidental 2 mins delay between - who thought touchscreens would be good in a gym?The real killer is the walk

2012-01-17T20:05:00.002Z

It has been an absolutely miserable day. I've been completely heartbroken, all day. The day didn't exactly start well anyway as I was woken twice over night (grrr) and woke at 5.30 am with an anxiety attack, bah. Somebody then proceeded to scare me in the office (by making a noise) and I just wanted to cry for the rest of the day :(Dragged my sorry being to swimming although I didn't feel like it

2012-01-16T21:49:00.003Z

Mushroom Stroganoff, perhaps it tastes better than it looks...I'm in a weird place at the moment. I know I'm not great as i woke up from a nightmare this morning - never a good start to the day. My soul searching continues. After spending a year with a lovely guy (well, he was most of the time) I've finally realised that I want a proper relationship, with all that implies (steady - not that!),

2012-01-15T20:30:00.006Z

I very, very nearly chickened out but did make it to the cycle club's outing this morning, again it was slightly frosty. Unsurprisingly, I was the only newbie together with a bunch of middle-aged/retiree cyclists. My bike was closely inspected and suitably admired - think it helped them to take me seriously! I rather enjoyed the outing (although it was a bit slow but one member was recovering

2012-01-14T18:46:00.008Z

Goodness, cycling in frosty weather is cold!!! Didn't go as far as I had hoped due to the cold so ended at 18 km. Actually, left late as I hoped it would warm up but that trick didn't work. It was lovely sunny though but when the sun started to set and I was almost lost I did get a bit annoyed with myself as i was getting seriously cold. Didn't help that most of the way home was downhill - that

2012-01-12T21:48:00.003Z

Oh my, I'm totally whacked!!! Apart from all the walking due to work today I then proceeded to go to the gym. Going to the gym involves getting the free shuttle bus, walk for 15-20 minutes, do the gym thing and walk home which is another 30-35 minutes. I really didn't want to go but disappointingly the bus turned up (and on time!) so I didn't give myself any excuses. I've booked a personal

2012-01-11T19:35:00.003Z

I'm sick and tired of writing to folk "It is with regret that I write to inform you that the study has been stopped...". It is actually with sadness but obviously can't say that. I'm slightly shocked at how attached I'd become to my little study but with all the work, thought and planning that I'd already put into it is perhaps no great surprise. Overall, I do feel relief as we won't continue the

2012-01-10T22:11:00.003Z

Had my first swimming lesson today. It was fab! Although it is a bit of a culture shock - separate changing cubicles and folk don't seem to shower properly before going in the pool but happily use soap etc after coming out...I'm just trying not to think about the soup of bacteria we're all swimming in. And I'm not very successful! I'm happy with the teacher though as he makes me feel very safe

2012-01-08T12:39:00.004Z

So much effort is spent on keeping-honey-occupied therapy this weekend. Yeah, the loneliness feeling has kicked in and I must admit that I'm definitely not used to that one! I'm also fairly desperate to stop myself from thinking - the usual what-ifs, should haves and bla bla bla, it gets tedious continuously hitting yourself over the head like that.I'm slowly but surely running out of projects/

2012-01-06T20:09:00.002Z

Today has been a good and productive day. I cycled to work today, yay! Unfortunately, it is a lot of effort for the very short commute. The bike is stored with two locks and is "hidden" under a bike cover. I also take the front wheel with me to the flat. Getting everything done and sorted when going out will need some practice. I'm well chuffed that the front wheel stayed on though after I put it

2012-01-05T18:58:00.004Z

Pathetic, it has been a really desperately pathetic day today.You know when you put a piece of toast in the toaster and you know it is going to pop is x minutes? I still jump when the toaster pops although I know too well it is coming. Pathetic. This was my day today. The boss brought me the bad news as expected. Then she offered me another job. As expected (she is actually being really kind and

2012-01-04T13:02:00.003Z

It's now been one week. This means that the reality should just about start to kick in properly now. I'm still full of emotions and expect this will last for some time. My main comfort is that I've been here before and I know that I'll get over it. At least that's what I keep telling myself. In the meantime I'm grateful for and to my friends for doing their best to distract me! I'm not at work

2012-01-01T17:54:00.006Z

And so it is time for the first post of the year. I'm getting off to a good start in 2012 with a cold and the itch from the mites seems to have returned in places (not the mites - trust me I'd know!) so I gather that my poor body is struggling to cope with all the stress at the moment. Anyway, I saw the first of 2012 together with a bunch of rather nice folks with rather good cooking/baking/cup