Weekly Round-Up #8

2/25/13-3/3/13

The weeks bleed from one to the next, it feels. I can't tell one day to the next lately, but I'm getting through. I've been pushing myself pretty far and now that I got my knee injury my body is trying to tell me to slow down, to go easy on myself. Still, I push... Old habits are hard to break, I suppose.


Days Without Meat
0 -- I ate chicken in a moment of hunger and weakness. I nearly threw it up. Lesson learned. 

Weeks of Consistant Running
6 -- Do I keep this number or should I start over once I've healed? 


Days Meditating
5

Miles Walked / Run
Due to my injury, I am unable to run or walk for exercise. 


TOTAL = 0 MILES                                              TOTAL FOR YEAR = 23.91 MILES


Book(s) Read

The Perfect Power Within You by Jack & Cornelia Addington (Still reading, this one is for an 8 week class. Yippie!)

Unbroken (#2) by Paula Morris (read, review to come. Thank you Scholastic and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC.)

Married by Mistake by Abby Gaines (read, review to come)

The Nightmare Affair (#1) by Mindee Arnett (thoroughly enjoyed and read, review to come. Thank you Tor/Forge and NetGalley for providing an e-ARC.)

Kundalini Meditation: The Path to Personal Transformation and Creativity by Kathryn McCusker (read, review to come. Thank you Watkins Publishing Limited and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC.)

The Lost Husband: A Novel by Katherine Center  (still reading. Thank you Random House Publishing House and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC.)

Happy Living,

Senator

Weekly Round-Up #7

2/18/13-2/24/13

Originally found at http://bookhimdanno.blogspot.com/ 

This past week has been more about thinking than physically doing.


Weeks Without Meat
7

Weeks of Consistant Running
6


Days Meditating
3

Miles Walked / Run
Tuesday =  2.4 mi warm up / 3 minute run + 3 minute walk / 5 min run + 2 min walk / 8 min run + 2 min walk / epic cool down


TOTAL = 2.4 MILES                                              TOTAL FOR YEAR = 23.91 MILES


Book(s) Read

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale (read, review to come)

The Perfect Power Within You by Jack & Cornelia Addington (Still reading, this one is for an 8 week class. Yippie! "Everyday Dharma" is put on hold)

Sever (#3) by Lauren DeStefano (read, review to come)

Welcome to Temptation (#1) by Jennifer Crusie (read, review to come)

  This is NOT a Drill by Beck McDowell (read, review to come)

  Orphan Train: A Novel by Christina Baker Kline (read, review to come. Thank you Harper Collins for sending an ARC to Bookstar, Studio City.)

  Unbroken (#2) by Paula Morris (still enjoying. Thank you Scholastic and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC.)











Happy Living,

Senator

Weekly Round-Up #6

2/11/13-2/17/13

From Dune by Frank Herbert

Oh my my my my! Sorry this is late, just like the rest of the week yesterday seemed to fly right on by! Things are rapidly a-changin' here in the house of Senator and it is all goooood.


Weeks Without Meat
6

Days Without Dairy
this whole "no dairy" thing isn't going so well for me, actually. Mostly it's the hidden stuff, like whey in things in bread. Fooey!


Weeks of Consistant Running
5 (!!!)


Weeks Meditating
1

Miles Walked / Run
Friday =  1.89 mi (2 min warm up / 3 min run + 3 min walk / 4 min run + 3 min walk x 2 / 3 min run + 3 min walk / cool down)
Saturday = 1.71 mi (warm up / 3 min run + 2 min walk / 5 min run + 3 min run / 3 min run + 2 min run / cool down)
Saturday = 1.39 mi (run to work and back. 15-30 min break in between)


TOTAL = 4.99 MILES                                              TOTAL FOR YEAR = 21.51 MILES


Book(s) Read

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale (still reading, I'll be making my end of February deadline)

Everyday Dharma: Seven Weeks to Finding the Buddha in You by Lama Willa Miller (Week two! This will be on my reading list for a little while...)

Let Them Eat Cake (#1) by Sandra Byrd (read, series review to come)

Bon Appetit (#2) by Sandra Byrd (read, series review to come)

   Piece de Resistance (#3) by Sandra Byrd (read, series review to come)










How do you find balance when life seems hectic?

Happy Living,

Senator

A Week Since the Break-Up/ Weekly Round-Up #5

2/4/13-2/10/13

A few things before we continue. There was no weekly round-up 4 posted, but it still happened, hence this is #5. Moving on. Yes, last Sunday I was released, broken up with, dumped. Due to our dynamics and my experience of the relationship it took me a night of little sleep to accept it. I cried, I leaned on everyone I could and was supported unflinchingly. Thank you again. I hold no ill will towards him and seek only the good points to be replicated in a life partner.

What I mainly learned was to care for myself. I have been working on the physical, now it is time to uproot the mental. All those negative subconscious beliefs I had let run my life are rapidly --and forever -- being let go of. It is a practice of honoring myself that will stay with me a lifetime.


Weeks Without Meat
5

Days Without Dairy
1 (Previous to my ice cream binge, I was up to five)


Weeks of Consistant Running
4 (I reserve the right to pat myself on the back, oh yes)


Days Meditating
1

Miles Walked / Run
Tuesday =  1.48 mi (2 min run + 2 min walk / 3 min run + 3 min walk x2 / 2 min run + 2 min walk / 5 min cool down)



TOTAL = 1.48 MILES                                          TOTAL FOR YEAR = 16.52 MILES


Book(s) Read

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale (still reading, I'll be making my end of February deadline)

Everyday Dharma: Seven Weeks to Finding the Buddha in You by Lama Willa Miller (this will be on my reading list for a little while...)

Promises From God's Word for Women (Mini Review: I love this book. It has helped me to pray again. Highly recommended)

Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger (read, review to come)













Have to ever had a difficult moment that helped you overcome something?



Happy Living,

Senator

Weekly Round-Up #3

1/21/13-1/27/13

Nothing too special about this week -- relaxing, actually. Onward!

Weeks Without Meat
3

Days Without Dairy
1 (I've officially had an intolerance attack -- time to put my big girl panties on and accept my fate!)

Miles Walked / Run
Wednesday = 1.46 mi (5 min warm up / 1.5 min run + 1.5 min walk x4 / 1 min run + 1 min walk x2 / 5 min cool down)
Friday =  1.73 mi (5 min warm up / 1.5 min run + 1.5 min walk x4 / 1 min run + 1 min walk x2 / 5 min cool down)


TOTAL = 3.19 MILES                                          TOTAL FOR YEAR = 8.46 MILES


Book(s) Read
I'm slightly amazing myself with how much time I must spend on books, reading this much...

Kundalini Meditation: The Path to Personal Transformation and Creativity by Kathryn McKusker (still reading. Thank you Walkins Publishing & NetGalley for this opportunity!)

Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause (re-read, still enjoying)

The Storyteller's Daughter by Cameron Dokey (re-read and completed, review to come)

The 13th Sign by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb (unfinished, meh.)

Running Within: A Guide to the Body-Mind-Spirit Connection for Ultimate Training & Racing by Jerry Linch, Warren Scott (rough start, still reading)

In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters (read -- LOVE, review to come. Thank you Amulet Books & NetGalley for an advanced read!)

What were you up to this week?

Happy Living,

Senator

Weekly Round-Up #2

1/14/13-1/20/13

For more inspiring photos and quotes visit
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This week has been most illuminating, if not supremely taxing on my emotions. Oddly enough I made a LOT of advancements in my life and deep cleaning AND still keep a vague appearance of keeping it together. I couldn't have done it without my friends and my family, either. Thank you, if you're reading this. You guys mean more to me that I can express!

Days Without Meat
14

Days Without Dairy
0 (I've cut out most dairy though, especially cheese, for the last 3 days -- now to give up those trace amount of butter or milk IN the things I buy!)


Miles Walked / Run
Monday = 1.38 mi (5 min warm up / 1 min run + 1.5 min walk x6 / 5 min cool down)
Wednesday = 1.7 mi (5 min warm up / 1 min run + 1.5 min walk x8 / 5 min cool down)
Friday = 2.19 mi (5 min warm up / 1 min run + 1.5 min walk x8 / 10+ min cool down)

TOTAL = 5.27 MILES                 TOTAL FOR YEAR = 5.27 MILES


Book(s) Read
Fair warning, I was busy this week....

Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson (review can be found here)

Blameless by Gail Carriger (re-read and completed, just for fun)

Millie's Fling by Jill Mansel (re-read and completed, review to come)

Kundalini Meditation: The Path to Personal Transformation and Creativity by Kathryn McKusker (sill reading -- It's pretty amazing. Thank you NetGalley & Walkins for this opportunity!)

Splintered by A.G. Howard (completed, review coming soon. Thank you Amulet Books for providing Bookstar, Studio City with a lovely ARC)

Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause (re-read, still enjoying)

What are you grateful for this week?

Happy Living,

Senator

Weekly Round-Up #1

1/7/13-1/13/13

For more inspiring photos visit: instagram.com/lululemon

So this will be new, mostly to keep me accountable. Herein you will find what I've done with my week. This week in the three main areas of my life.

Days Without Meat
7

Days Without Dairy
0 (I'm eating cream cheese as I type. Bad lactose-intolerantee, bad bad!)


Miles Walked / Run
Saturday = 1.5 mi (easy outing around the neighborhood)


Book(s) Read

Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson (still reading)

Blameless by Gail Carriger (re-read, still enjoying)

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale (enjoying on & off. Goal is to FINISH by end of February 2013)











What has your week shaped up to be?

Happy Living,

Senator