walkergirl

South Beach Water tips

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 02:57:53 GMT

Hi this is another great thread that all of us should read again about water consuption and what it does to help the body loose all that bad stuff in the begining and thru out this "life change"... good luck to all.

http://forums.prevention.com/thread.jsp?forum=40&thread

Daily OM

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:16:07 GMT

April 20, 2006
Feeding Your Spirit
Taking Time For Yourself

Modern life compels us to rush. Because we feel pressured to make the most of our time each day, the activities that sustain us, rejuvenate us, and help us evolve are often the first to be sacrificed when we are in a hurry or faced with a new obligation. It is important we remember that there is more to life than achieving success, making money, and even caring for others. Your spiritual needs should occupy an important spot on your list of priorities. Each task you undertake and each relationship you nurture draws from the wellspring of your spiritual vitality. Taking the time to engage in spiritually fulfilling activities replenishes that well and readies you to face another day. Making time for the activities that contribute to your spiritual growth has little to do with being selfish and everything to do with your well-being. Regularly taking the time to focus on your soul's needs ensures that you are able to nurture yourself, spend time with your thoughts, experience ! tranquility, and expand your spiritual boundaries.

It is easy to avoid using our free moments for spiritual enrichment. There is always something seemingly more pressing that needs to be done. Many people feel guilty when they use their free time to engage in pursuits where they are focusing on themselves because they feel as if they are neglecting their family or their work. To make time for yourself, it may be necessary to say no to people's requests or refuse to take on extra responsibilities. Scheduling fifteen or thirty minutes of time each day for your spiritual needs can make you feel tranquil, give you more energy and allows you to feel more in touch with the universe. Writing in a journal, meditating, studying the words of wise women and men, and engaging in other spiritual practices can help you make the most of this time.

Making time to nurture your spirit may require that you sacrifice other, less vital activities. The more time you commit to soul-nurturing activities, the happier and more relaxed you will become. The time you devote to enriching your spirit will rejuvenate you and help you create a more restful life.

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 15:50:16 GMT

Today I found out that a friend of mine was diagnosed with MS. She is a strong person with such a big heart and I want to do something to show her that she isn't alone.

I have decided to participate in the Super Cities 10km walk in support of two friends Tanya who was diagnosed with MS in 2003 and for my friend Lisa who was diagnosed last week. Both of these women are young and have their whole lives ahead of them. The money raised from this event with go towards creating a brighter future for Lisa and Tanya and the more than 50,000 Canadaians that have MS.

I think we all have a gift, and it's time like these that we need to use these gifts to help others. I have been blessed with strong legs that allow me to walk for awareness and I've been told that I have the abilty to encourage others to get out and walk while doing something for the community. I am asking you to consider joining us next Sunday while we show Lisa and Tanya that they are not alone.

If you can't walk. Please take a moment to make a donation, you can do so online or to me personally and I will submit it at the walk site next Sunday. As my role model Terry Fox once said, every $1.00 helps.

Thank you for your support,
J
The image on the donations page is a photo of Lisa, myself and our friend Ariana taken a few weekends ago in Collingwood.

Everything you wanted to know about the Disney Marathon

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:34:11 GMT

http://www.disneyrunning.com/index.html

Are you goofy?

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 20:09:47 GMT

Some of you may know that my dream has been to participate in the Disney World Marathon!

This time, my dream might become a reality as I am seriously considering signing up. I won a flight pass last week so my flight is covered and rooms aren't that expensive.

I am so excited I can't even type:)

Take a look

Goofy Challenge in 2007

1/2 marathon on Saturday and Full Marathon on Sunday ;)

Hilton Falls Pics

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:24:40 GMT

I uploaded the photos from Sunday's Hike

Take a look
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkergirl/sets/72057594104939981/

I don't have our team walk photos yet. MY camera is acting up.

Flickr

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 03:05:51 GMT

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

What a great way to start the morning....

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:12:14 GMT

I've been talking about it for weeks and it finally happened:)

I didn't hit snooze and actually woke up with my alarm and hit the gym!! I feel great!!!

Tonight is yoga and I can't wait!!!

Do something GOOD for YOU today:)

Our Weekend

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:16:43 GMT

Double Scoop had a great Saturday AM walk complete with birthday cupcakes!!!!

After our walk I came home and Karl had done all the cleaning;) Then we went to MEC and bought some items, for our Cruise, Camping and General Hiking. The biggest ticket item was new jackets.

On Sunday we packed a lunch and hot chocolate (my favourite hiking drink) and we drove to Hilton Falls.

We also purchased a yearly pass for the conservation areas so we have many more adventures ahead:):)

I realized that it is 37 days till our Cruise
and 33 days till we get to see Sabella and my sis in Vancouver !!!

Life is really good:)

TGIF... well not really, it hasn't been a bad week

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 17:42:21 GMT

Last weekend was the Semi-Annual Girls Retreat in Collingwood. Highlights were the tea shop.

thatthingido the owner remembered us and posed for another photo and then in late afternoon we were found relaxing by the fire while Mer read to us. She really has a soothing voice:)

When I got home I had a message from a fellow walker. I had sent her $20.00 for raffle tickets and I won 1st prize!!!

The prize turned out to be 4 1-way flight passes for West Jet!!! I'm still a little shocked. I am considering walking again in BC now:) It all depends on my Vacation time. I don't have many days left.

Then Karl surprised me by purchasing this We are going on our first hike this Sunday. I'm not sure where though. I like Rattlesnake but I'm not sure he is up to that distance. His training has been reduced ever since he got the new XBox game Can I still refer to 360 games as XBox games? I actually like the new game, and did promise to play too but that has happened yet. I've been too busy.

We have a great team walk planned for this Saturday followed by a shopping trip to MEC. I promised Karl we could buy these jackets he has been talking about for awhile. They will be great for Alaska in May.

I really should post more often, I had so much to say this week:) But now it seems so trivial, must get back to work;)

Yoga

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:27:51 GMT

In an effort to work on my body as well as my soul.
I've signed up for 2 yoga classes.

You might remember that I was going to Yoga earlier this year and had to cancel as the person I was doing this with turned into someone I couldn't be around for my own well being. I had a credit with parks and rec and found a new class starting soon.

It's on Tuesday night for 12 weeks starting April 4 at Riverdale Farm. My plan is to walk to Riverdale farm after work, browse the farmers martket, go to yoga and then meet Karl for a drive home. Another option is to ride my bike to this class. Do you think Riverdale Farm is a safe place to leave my bike locked up for a few hours?

Then on Thursday nights I have a 8 week course specifically for runners and walkers. Iplan to walk to and home from this class as it's only 3km away. I really like this instructor. She came in to talk to my walk clinics and was really informative.

I am determined NOT to get injured this year as a result of over training:)

Good News, my friend Mo joined Double Scoop and my SIL just joined crew. Mike there is still time;)

Pure Bliss

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:45:29 GMT

OK nothing is as decadent as a massage in the afternoon on a work day!!!
I just got back from one and I feel like a new person!
I booked another for 2 weeks from now;)

Costco

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 03:13:47 GMT

So we all know it's darn near impossible to enter Costco and exit with the same $$$ you had when you first got there;)

I did a great job this evening. Stuck to groceries only...

Well ... Almost...

I put back the yoga pants and tank that I didn't really need

I put back the pants Karl needed but would say he didn't

I put back the hair product (ok I'm regretting it now)

BUT I kept this CD

It's really good!
It has all my cuties;) ok no Jon:( but still...

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/music/item/music-82564630462/825646304622/From+The+Heart

Tracks
1. Ever The Same - Rob Thomas
2. Home - Michael Bublé
3. You’re Beautiful - James Blunt
4. A Night Like This - Tomi Swick
5. Bad Day - Daniel Powter
6. Do You Believe In Love - Craig David
7. You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
8. True - Ryan Cabrera
9. Everytime - Simple Plan
10. Plane - Jason Mraz
11. Soul Meets Body - Death Cab For Cutie
12. How Do You Love? - Collective Soul
13. Soft One - Matthew Barber
14. Whatever It Takes - Ron Sexsmith
15. Rena - Blue Rodeo
16. Broken One - Luke Doucet

A really good quote

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 19:49:05 GMT

If we think happy thoughts, we will be happy. If we think miserable thoughts, we will be miserable.
- Dale Carnegie

more quotes

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:08:56 GMT

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.
- Rudyard Kipling

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
- Carl W. Buechner

We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about.
- Charles Kingsley

really good quotes

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:51:25 GMT

"The best things in life are not things at all".

"when someone hurt us we should write it down in the sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But when someone does something good for us, we
must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.".

Forgive your enemies. It messes with their heads.

friendship is like peeing your pants...only you can feel it's true warmth! --- Unknown

more quotes

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:32:24 GMT

Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few.
- Pythagoras

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.
- Rudyard Kipling

Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.
- Andre Gide

Alaska details

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:23:18 GMT

Day Port of Call Arrival Time Departure Time
1 Vancouver, British Columbia Driving Directions -- 5:30 PM
2 Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska -- --
3 Ketchikan, Alaska 6:30 AM 5:00 PM
4 Juneau, Alaska 9:00 AM 11:00 PM
5 Skagway, Alaska 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
5 Cruise Lynn Canal -- --
6 Sitka, Alaska 6:30 AM 5:00 PM
7 Cruise Prince William Sound -- --
7 Cruise College Fjord, Alaska -- --
8 Whittier, Alaska 7:00 AM
Then we have an extra 1.5 days in Anchorage on our own before our flight:)

More quotes

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:21:42 GMT

Act enthusiastic and you become enthusiastic.
- Dale Carnegie

One kind word can warm three winter months.
- Japanese Proverb

If there is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to put yourself in the other person's place and to see things from his point of view - as well as your own.
- Henry Ford

I'm going on vacation!!!!

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 04:14:38 GMT

I really am an impulse shopper!!! I saw the sale at lunch and then booked this evening. oy vey!!

Truth be told I have been dreaming of Alaska forever so has dh. With everything that has been going on it seems like an ideal time to get away!

Our plan is to spend 4.5 days in BC with Sabella then board our cruise ship for Alaska for 7 days. We'll then spend 1.5 days in Anchorage (I couldn't swing anymore time than that) and then fly back to TO via BC:) In time for a special someone's Christening.

I'm stoked!!!

Happy 5th Anniversary to me and Happy 1st birthday Sabella!!

We leave May 13th!!!

More Quotes

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 14:26:36 GMT

Enthusiasm moves the world.
- Arthur James Balfour

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.
- Blaise Pascal

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.
- Ernest Hemingway

Happy Happy Birthday thatthingido

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:25:58 GMT

I hope your birthday is special and that this year holds many many happy memories, new adventures and that all your dreams come true!
{{hugs}}

So my Boyfriend is in town

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:53:00 GMT

So my first post in a long time....

my friends husband got us tickets to the Bon Jovi concert last night --It's his 3rd night in TO. I have never gotten good seats to his show so I was excited to see what he would get. He promised us 4th row or better.

Last week he told us we got 4th row in prime seats (just above the floors) on the side (near the side ramp Jon uses) Sweet!!

Last night Cherie met at my place and after much giggles we were on our way:)

We got to the ACC and it was packed. I guess people didn't want to wait outside. I didn't think it was that cold but...

We went to pick up our tickets and the guy working at the box office was a friend of Cherie's and he said can you wait a bit, I'm trying to get you better seats.

Of course we could!!!

We looked at the T-shirts and I really wanted a pink one but they were $55.00, OUCH!!!

We met another friend of Cherie's who also works at ACC and when she introduced us we both thought we knew each other. It turns out she came on some of my Wed night training walks. It's a small world. She isn't on a team so I extended the offer for her to join Double Scoop:)

It was almost 8:00pm and we got the tickets. We thought we were 3rd row floors till Justin said nope better. We had 1st row floors, center!!! We were closer than Jennifer valentine from BT LOL. We saw a friend Romina (who I was supposed to go to the concert with, we decided to at last years girls retreat) and told her where our seats were, she was very jealous ;)

It was AMAZING!!! We could see the labels on their clothing we were that close:) At one time Jon knelt in front of us to sing and he almost touched my friends hand. There was like a inch between the two of them and for a split second I thought he might hop off stage. Cherie was in heaven.

I have always been a Jon fan but last night Ritchie was looking good. He smiles a lot when he thinks no one is looking and he was wearing his wedding ring HAWT!!

It was a once an a lifetime experience and such a magical night:)

The only problem is I can't hear today LOL.

Happiness

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 14:15:52 GMT

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.
- Marcus Aurelius

Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think.
- Dale Carnegie

Happy New Year!

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 14:22:01 GMT

Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided to look beyond the imperfections.
- Unknown Author

A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.
- Hugh Downs

You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind.
- Dale Carnegie

Happiness is inward and not outward; and so it does not depend on what we have, but on what we are.
- Henry Van Dyke

Happiness sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open.
- John Barrymore

The best things in life aren't things.
- Art Buchwald