Sarahsmom (Jen's) Journal (feel free to comment)

[LAinSEA]

Jen:

I know what you mean about the "hangover" effect of finally reaching that goal you've worked towards for months and then waking up the morning after and feeling drained and not quite sure what do to next. Give yourself a day to enjoy it! And start right in again, right?

I'm sorry your family is ill. Its been two weeks since I came down with a flu bug and I'm not quite healthy yet - just want to sleep and sleep and sleep!

You can do a 12-minute mile! That is terrific - I was walking about that pace last summer when I got out there every day. I don't think I could sustain it for more than about 3.5 miles though.

You must have an amazing amount of energy to teach elementary music! That must be like being on stage all day long. Everytime I do a teaching observation for my program, I am overwhelmed by the energy that teachers must exude to their students to gain and keep their attention. I used to do that when teaching skiing - but its the same for social studies! Does the energy you get back from your students help you to stay engergized too?

Thanks for your encouragement in my journal. It is so amazing to be down and without motivation and then find someone who says get back in there and do it. Makes me want to do better.

-Laurie

 

[wilderness01]

Hope your family starts feeling better soon and you stay healthy. Have a nice weekend.

 

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

I hope your family feels better soon. I am sending You need to get some extra rest and vitamin c, so you don't get ill. Mom's aren't allowed to get sick you know.

Great job on the treaddie.
Have a great weekend,
Beth

 

[geetey]

Sorry to hear you have some sick loved ones at your house, Jen. Wash your hands and drink lots of fluids so this bug doesn't get you as well.

Add me to the 12 minute mile fan club! I *wish* I could do a 12 minute mile! You were really moving!! WAY TO GO!! :jumping4:

 

[sarahsmom73]

Thanks everyone!!! Last night was a disaster.. Sarah is way sick and was doing something dumb fell and split her lip... She feels miserable... It is - 20 without the windchill again!!! I could really use a trip down south , but DH doesn't get the fact that I am getting edgy! I am starting to loathe the cold and the clouds...

I have managed to stay off the scale since the hershey bar incident... Sorry if I sound grouchy, but I really am.... I have had not time to recoup from my concert before the sickness hit and it's TOM a week early, the weather stinks and I am getting to the point where I can't stand it!

 

[toystoryduo]

Oh Jen

I am sending tons of healing for you and your family. I totally understand your feelings about wanting to go south. I can't tell you the number of times I have heard DH say, "We're moving to Florida! I hate this cold weather." I say, let's go!!

I hope everyone starts to feel better soon. Please try and take some quiet time for you today to relax.

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Jen...sorry your family is so sick. It really stinks cause I'm sure with TOM all you want to do is crawl in a hole yourself and have everyone else leave you alone...but now you have to take care of sick ones. You will get through this...you sound like you need a vacation! I feel for you getting all this frigid weather. It's been cold here for a couple weeks...but not that bad. I complain when it gets to 20...and you guys are below 0! And I'm just in Maryland.

Take care of yourself and your family.

Gail

 

[sarahsmom73]

Thanks guys!! Yes... I do feel like I want to crawl in a hole, but everyone knows a mom can't do that!!! Oh well.... This too shall pass!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Sarahsmom

I hear ya!!!! Don't you wish we could all just magically appear at WDW right about now!!!! My DS is sick, the snow is falling hard. Its bitter cold and I am done with the whole winter concept right about now.

You will get through it, don't worry if you are a little grouchy, you're entitled!!!!!

Sundie

 

[Blueeyes101817]

o geeze jen--hope everyone is feeling better really soon!! we all just need to go to wdw now!!!( can ya tell there is a ton of snow right now here in jersey!!)

 

[sarahsmom73]

I did it! I did it!!! I ran all 3 miles on the tredmill this afternoon! Added a nice cool down and was at 42 minutes! YAY ME! I feel better. My spirits are boosted! I feel really great!

I have also managed to keep off the scale! That is a good thing!

 

[Tera]

Hi Jen -

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to visit I just finished reading through your journal and you've done such a great job in such a short time. You've had plenty of challenges the past few weeks and you've gotten through them like a trooper. I hope your DH and DD feel better soon. Nothing worse than having your baby feel bad, but we know how bad it can be to have a cranky sick hubby

I know what you mean about getting tired of the cold. We're not even close to being as cold as you and I'm so ready for the spring. We haven't hit our snowest month yet (March), so I have a long way to go. The stores are starting to put out their pretty spring colors and I'm DYING to buy stuff, but want to wait until I can get the weight down a little more. Colorado is notorious for having 80 degrees one day and 30 the next. Gotta love the weather

Hang in there, stay focused and you'll be at your goal in no time.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

I have a great idea!!! Let's teleport ourselves to WDW right now....
Nothing like and Mickey.

I hope that everyone starts feeling better soon!

Great job getting your exercise in!! :jumping4:

Stay warm!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

jen--glad you were feeling so great today!! hope you have a good day tomorrow

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Jen - Great job doing 3 miles!

 

[geetey]

WOO HOO on that treadmill accomplishment!! I am really proud of you for running all three miles! WAY TO GO!!! :jumping4: :jumping4:

 

[sarahsmom73]

Thanks guys! I'm now sick.. yea! (Not) I'll try to catch up with you later!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Jen, way to go on the treadmill. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[sarahsmom73]

OMG! I feel like I got run over by a Mack Truck... I haven't felt this bad and achy in ages! I probably won't get to do much in the way of journals today! Sorry guys!

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Sorry you are not feeling well. Get some rest and hope you feel better soon.