[Fitness, Health and Happiness]

Team-Up Thursday: Kids

Have you ever downloaded 100s of photos to have one totally random shot stand out and immediately grab your attention? A photo that is not necessarily perfectly composed and metered. Maybe even a less than appealing background. My photo for this week is one of those shots. A photo of my daughter. A photo that captured how much she has changed. A photo that shows hints of maturity that leave me asking "when did that happen". A photo that so clearly shows her personality and who she is at this time in her life. A photo that made me do a double take. Simply so Alyssa. Tina's photo is the kids' comical interpretation of hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil. I think fun with food is a universal concept among kids.

 

 

Thursday 13: Summer Movies (1-8) and Books (9-13)

1. Eclipse 
2. Get Low
3. Robin Hood
4. The Last Air Bender   
5. The Prince of Persia
6. Shutter Island
7. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
8. Sherlock Holmes
9. Radiant Shadows
10. Burned
11. Dark Flame
12. No Mercy
13. Unbearable Lightness of Being         

Counting down the days until summer break :) 

Team-Up Thursday - Up-Close

I love the look of a macro shot. Up close. Sharp detail. I didn't capture the image I had in mind but nonetheless I love this shot. A macro lens is on my wish list. You can visit Tina's blog <Here>

 

 

Thursday 13 : 13 Headache Remedies Because I Woke Up with a Headache (Google results)

1. Drink iced coffee. (My favorite summer drink so even if it doesn't work I'll enjoy trying.)
2. Remove your head gear. (Hats. Ponytails. Glasses.). This is a given. 
3. Try acupressure and massage. (It usually hurts too bad to try this.)
4. Apply an ice pack to the back of the neck. (I've never tried this.)
5. Drink some water. (No way I can possibly drink more water than I already do.)
6. Get some sleep. (Sometimes going to bed in a dark quiet room is all you can do.)
7. Practice relaxation techniques. (This is probably something I really should try to do more often.)
8. Try aromatherapy. (I've never tried this.)
9. Try over the counter drugs. (This works well if you take it at early onset.)
10. Get a prescription. (I'd rather not at this point.)
11. Take B6 or B Complext vitamins. (I might have to research this one.)
12. Take two tablespoons of brewer's yeast. (I'm not even sure what that is. A type or brand of yeast?)
13. Take a sick day and stay home from work :)

  

Team-Up Thursday: The Day-to-Day

Tina and I are both documenting a Week In the Life this week so we agreed the day-to-day so was the perfect theme. Ironically, we didn't decide on anything beyond the basic theme and ended up with the same idea. We share a love (and the routine) of coffee. It looks like Tina has a fondness for Half and Half. Me? I prefer black, half caffeine and the stronger the better.

 

 

  Thursday 13: In Honor Of Earth Day, 13 Ways to Encourage Kids to Go Green

1. Reduce electricity. If it's not being used turn it off.
2. Turn off the water when they brush their teeth.
3. Encourage recycling of metals, plastic and paper.
4. A donation tour to "reuse" and "recycle". Donate toys, clothes, books, etc. to a thrift store, church or recycling center.
5. Write letters. Encourage kids to write letters to the government about environmental issues.
6. Shop with reusable bags.
7. Talk about it. Focus on awareness.
8. Start a garden. 
9. Don't litter. Properly dispose of trash.
10. Don't use disposable utensils, cups and plates.
11. Use rechargeable batteries.
12. Carpool with friends to activities.
13. Participate in a clean up day at a park.

 

 

 

A friend, Tina, and I decided to team up weekly for the Team-Up Thursday photo challenge. The idea is to choose a weekly theme to capture in a photo and create a diptych of the two images. As avid runners it was only natural that our first week's theme would be "running." 

This is the diptych we created:

 

And our theme this week brings me to Thursday 13.

13 Favorite Running "Necessities" (aka stuff)

1. Saucony  running shoes
2. Balega  socks
3. iPod
4. for long runs berry, fruit punch or lemon lime Sport Beans
5. Nike cap
6. for long runs Fuel Belt
7. SpiBelt
8. a planned route
9. Garmin Forerunner 305
10. ponytail holder
11. for winter Burts Bees lip balm
12. large zip loc bags in my gym bag (just in case I need an ice pack)
13. Body Glide

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13 web sites and blogs that I never miss a post on are...

A Beautiful Ripple (words, thoughts and/or ideas that inspire)

Coffee Shop (Photoshop resource)

Dreamland (words, thoughts and/or ideas that inspire)

Ideas from Mark Stout (technology trends)

Shutter Sisters (photography) 

Jamie Ridler Studios (words, thoughts and/or ideas that inspire)

Mac World (Mac help, tips and news)

Ordinary Courage (adventures in truth telling, soul making and twinkling lights)

Penelope Loves Lists (inspiration for the unapologetically organized soul) 

Shadowhouse Creations (photoshop textures resource)

Slurping Life (photography inspiration and ideas)

Texas Chicks Blogs and Pics (digital photography and photoshop resource)

Simple Mom (live simply, stay sane. life hacks for home managers)

 

 13 of Project 365 with Gratitude

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85 Days of Project 365 with Gratitude
  

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13 Things I'm grateful for...

1. I have a job that I love (most of the time).
2. My son's new interest in and awareness of nutrition and fitness (thanks to 7th grade health class).
3. My husband's constant support of my running/training. I couldn't do it without him.
4. Spring is finally here!
5. Phone conversations with my dad.
6. Facebook and being able to reconnect with my best friend in high school after 15-20 years. 
7. My daughter's recovery from a dislocated knee.
8. Spring Break is only 7 days away!
9. The encouragement and support of running friends.
10. My health.
11. My happiness.
12. Learning new things.
13. Books.

A little reminder is a good thing.

Thursday 13: Knowing Your Personality

 

According to Meyers Briggs Type Indicator personality inventory...

13 Personality Characteristics of an ISTJ

Introverted/Sensing/Thinking/Judging

1. quiet
2. serious
3. earn success by thoroughness and dependability
4. goal oriented
5. matter of fact
6. decide logically what should be done and work toward it steadily
7. take pleasure in making everything orderly and organized
8. value traditions and loyalty
9. I often prefer to do things alone or with one or two people I feel comfortable with
10. I notice facts and I remember details that are important to me
11. I like to analyze pro and cons
12. I'm more comfortable when decisions are made
13. I like to bring life under control as much as possible 

What's your personality type...Meyers Briggs Type Indicator

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Inspired by The Simple Woman's Daybook

13 Thoughts FOR TODAY

Outside my window...it's dark and quiet
I am thinking...how relaxed I am right now 
I am thankful for...my health
From the kitchen...the aroma of brewing coffee
I am wearing...sweats and a t-shirt
I am creating...a 2010 Project 365 with Gratitude album
I am going...to add the new Rascal Flatts song, Unstoppable, to my running playlist
I am reading...Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
I am hoping...for spring weather to arrive soon!
I am hearing...silence
Around the house...my family is sound asleep
One of my favorite things...pedicures and open toed shoes
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

 

Taken in my office on a day Alec and Alyssa went to work with me. I love this photo...the message left by Alec and Alyssa written on an actual chalkboard and not a Smart Board or dry erase board. Alec and Alyssa have never gone to a school that still uses chalkboards. 

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Inspired by The Book of Awesome

13 Awesome Things

1. Reconnecting with a high school friend after a really long time.
2. Finally figuring something out after hours of trouble shooting.
3. Reading a book that you don't want to end.
4. Typing in your username and password at the speed of light (#611 of 1000 Awesome Things)
5. Waking up on Monday and realizing it's a 3-day weekend.
6. Movie popcorn with refills.
7. When a cop finally passes you after driving behind you for a while (#597 of 1000 Awesome Things)
8. When the grocery store has everything on your list.
9. Hitting all green lights.
10. Crossing the finish line of a race.
11. Being the first person into a really crowded movie theatre and getting the prime seats (#958 of 1000 Awesome Things)
12. Climbing into bed after a really long day.
13. Multitasking while brushing your teeth.

What is your AWESOME?

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