Team 6 - Team Ohana - Check in and introduce!

[gatorphipps]

Hey you guys... I did my first ever spinning class tonight. DH forced me to go. YIKES!!! I think maybe 20 miles for the 60 minutes. SPRINT SPRINT SPRINT...

Christa - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I am so glad you like hanging with us!!!

GIRL! I love hang'n with you guys...you are the only ones who care about my running...no one in "real" life cares! Now I have to bow low to the ground girl! b/c I can only squeeze out like 12 miles in spin class. My girl who teaches it is a hill climbing fool!

You guys are so sweet to WISH me happy bday!

shell78 - You are totally hard core! YOU ROCK!

Debra - 1st All I can say is WOW! You are so strong. I want to get a shirt that says "Cancer Sucks"! 2nd I am not sure how long you have been running...but I went from hating it when I 1st started, to loving it after I got past the 1st 1/2 marathon, back to hating it...after I ran WDW 07 and got 4:12 time...I lost the joy b/c I stressed about getting a sub 4....so I am going back to not worrying how fast I am... 3rd..I have 2 jobs...I am a LPC (fancy way of saying I am a counselor) and I also dance and act in different shows for a company I am a part of. I think you can go to www.bigmamasattic.com to see one of my charactors.....I am the dog.

My mom is currently going through chemo. She shaved her head today (after eating a large bag full of CHOCOLATE covered p-nuts). She had endometral (SP?) cancer 4.5 years ago and it has come back. She has a good report though. The Dr thinks he can prevent it from coming back for good this time.....

Vanessa - I have to 2nd Debra....WTG with C25K. The hardest part about running is the 1st step...every time...just getting out to do it!

OK! THat is all I have time for...gotta go to rehearsal! MORE DANCING AND MORE WO HOURS!

 

[deekaypee]

Hardcore Shell: I'm so happy that your knees seem to be healing. And doubly happy that you're taking it nice and easy--for you, anyway. Your schedule would kill me. Or I'd just be happy to die.

Jeanne: Excellent idea on the b-days! I'm an April baby: 4/6/68.

As for the survivor thing, pshaw. Not to make that light of it, but I never felt that particularly sick. No symptoms when I was diagnosed, was the healthiest person in my chemo cohort, the whole thing forced me to make better lifestyle choices. I don't really see myself as a survivor, as I think I had it easier than most. I have been known, however, to tell people that being a survivor is better than the alternative. The most important thing, I think, is that the experience helps me reign in my pessimistic tendencies. You know how some people see the glass half full, others half empty? I usually don't see any flipping glass. Except for my birthday! Now I celebrate it every year.

Jen: Thanks for the encouragement on the spinning. It does sound like fun. And I hope you get your tattoo. Could you somehow have both numbers present in the design. (I'm so bad at graphic things, but I think you could commemorate both and make it visually clean and compelling.)

Maria: Aww, your birthdate numbers are cooler than mine. That's okay, though, I'm older.

Christa: I haven't been running long at all. Went from walking to training for the Goofy so went for a RW. Now I'm trying to transition. There are times that I almost think I like it, but I've still got that fear of failure messing with my head, you know? And I'm so impressed with your mom. Now shaving your head, that takes strength. (Oddly enough, I didn't lose my hair during chemo--it just changed color & texture.) I'm going to keep good thoughts for her. And I loved, loved, loved the Big Mama's Attic site. You're all so cute & what a good idea!

One more update today: I managed to squeeze in snow shoveling today, so more time. No more miles, though. I also feel the need to apologize for being so chatty recently. I'm pretty lousy with names and faces, but I'm really pretty good with names and stories--it's how I remember people. (Comes from years of writing and from teaching writing to college freshmen.) So I'm just trying to get to know you all. When I see you, I might still forget your names initially, but the stories I won't forget. Of course, then I'll need to put faces to the stories...

 

[windwalker]

Ok Ohana, assume the position now, ready set>>>

Now that's better, I love a team that has it's head firmly planted in reality.

Helpfull Panda

 

[Dennyha]

Happy Birthday Christa!

From your fellow Charlottean...Charlottite... (whatever?)

 

[shell78]

First I wanna give a big congrats & you rock to the cancer survivors of the group! And to Christa, your mom is gonna kick some butt again!

My birthday has already happened for this year (1/14). It's weird, sometimes I'll be sitting in my office and just think "OMG I'm THIRTY." It's freaky in that way, hard to believe that it's the truth! eeek!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Team Ohana...

Hey...i know you guys aren't my official team...but i had to stop by and say...

Christa...hope your mom is staying strong. I know this is a tough time for all of you...but she sounds like a very strong lady. Just know I'm keeping her in my thoughts!

Debra...wow girl....YOU rock! I love having heroes....you're definitely one of them.

Have a great week Team Ohana...sorry to pop in here but I secretly (or not so secretly) love your team.

 

[chimera]

Can I count getting the shirt invoices out as XT? I think I'm seeing rows and columns every time I close my eyes
I had some more traditional XT with some ballwork and handweights. I'm still not an expert planker...and the side plank is just funny at this point...kinda like an old school game of Twister. I did 3 miles outside yesterday, gonna try some fartlek tomorrow (still can't say it without laughing )

Christa! for your mom.

Debra...dude. Wow. Seriously. Stage IV is ....wow.

Jeanne...I'm July 11.

Happy belated birthday to hardcore Shell! 30 was okay for me, but 31 really bugged me

Jen...you could put 13.1 in one ear and 26.2 in the other. Where ya gonna put it?
I still can't figure out where to put mine. I'd like it somewhere that I can see it, but not show it unless I want to. I'm thinking about hip, but I have stretch marks and not sure how that would look I may put it on my left ankle since marathon training is what revealed my little 'birth defect' in that foot, then put something commemorating the PF and half-marys on my R foot. Anyway, this guy is what I'm thinking of:

http://www.tattoofinder.com/find_tattooOne.asp?flash=15120

I'd like to put the 26.2 at the point of his tail. I kinda thought of the marathon as the beast I was going to slay and this would be symbolic of the 'beast'.

Anyone planning to watch the premier of the new Knight Rider? I kinda liked the new Bionic Woman. She was a little more hard...ummm...core than the old Jaime Sommers. I've seen a couple Stargate and Battlestar Galatica episodes but didn't wholly get into either show. And for the old school stuff, my fave may always be X-files.

 

[vscohen]

Debra, my birthday is 4/5/80 - so we're just a day and a couple of years off from each other! (Go Aries!) I'm completely amazed by your positive attitude about things - keep it up!

Hope you had a fantastic birthday, Christa! Good luck to your mom!

By the time I got home from work today and got done with the massive amounts of school work I had due by tomorrow, it was 12:30 AM...when I told DH I was going to the basement to use the elliptical, he thought I was kidding! ("it's okay honey, it's only another half hour....")

I'm going to be falling asleep at my desk at work tomorrow - you guys sure can keep a girl motivated!

 

[Jen117]

You will all be so proud of me... I got up super early this morning and hit the TM for 40 minutes. My legs still ached from spinning tho, so it was a little tough!

Mel - If I ever get up the nerve, I am thinking of putting it on my ankle because it is the least chubbiest part of me. Possibly the inside of my left ankle.

For all the chemo survivors, my mom has been through it twice and has many other health issues because of her cancer (one lung, has to drain fluid off her lung every other day, 1/3 the size stomach)... I run for her because she can't. No matter how severe the case, everyone is a survivor!!!

Speaking of which... has anyone ever done the 3-Day cancer walk? I would like to do it but not alone. I don't have anyone that would team up with me.

 

[padisneyfan]

Morning Everyone. Since we have had a mixture of snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice the last 24 hours did not make it to the Gym yesterday. However, I got out the WATP DVD's out. Did 2 different programs, Walk& Jog and Walk and Kick Box. Needless to say I used muscles I have not used before so am a little sore this morning. It is now raining so I hope to make it to the Gym tonight. It will be awhile before you can do any outside walks in my area.

Debra--- Congratuations on being a 10 year ovarian cancer survivor. That is remarkable. I am the other cancer survivor in our group. In my quest to get healthy over 5 years ago, I lost 70 pounds (which 60 has stayed off), started exercising, and found out I had Stage II breast cancer. Actually losing the weight probably saved my life otherwise the lump might not have been found. I was fortunate that I only had lumpectomy and radiaton therapy, no chemo. This past November I completed my 5 year course of Arimidex which is used to prevent recurrence. We had a DCL planned right before I was diagnosed and my surgeon told me to go on the cruise and then have the surgery when I get back. It was probably one of the best things I could have done as I was coping much better after that cruise. We also made a quick 3 day weekend trip to WDW in early Dec during my radiation treatments. Got zapped on my way to the airport and got zapped late Monday when we returned. I so agree that I am stronger and healthier than I was 5 years ago.

Ok, enough about me.

Vanessa--- I am also a fellow PA person. My son went to Kutztown so I made alot of trips to the Lehigh Valley area. We always went to Allentown for his shopping needs. That son now lives in Hatfield. Impressed with all you had to do that you still got on the elliptical.

Cool tattoo Mel.

Christa---So sorry to hear about your Mom's recurrence. I hope all goes well with her chemo.


Hi Denny

Michelle-- Glad your knees are doing better.

Jeanne- I will respond later to your pm. If I lived where you are I would probably do more outdoor walks. I have no indoor track hence the TM. It is tolerable most days if I have a good book. Since you are Missy Speedy, I might have to give up the book and increase my speed some days to keep up with you. Now on the cruise, I will be chasing you around Deck 4.

Ok, I need to get to my real job.

Nancy

 

[padisneyfan]

Jen--- I just read your post about the 3 day Avon Walk. I have also thought about doing it and usually DC has it yearly which is only 2 hrs from me. The main reason I haven't is because of the amount of money you need to raise. I hate fund raising and $1800 is alot of money to raise. Susan Koman is $2200 for their 3 day walk. I think I am going to do the Susan Koman Race for the Cure this year as it doesn't involve large fundraisers. Sorry to hear about your Mom having health issues also.

Now I need to really get to work.

Nancy

 

[vscohen]

(Oh my gosh I spend too much time on this board!!)

Jen: I considered doing the 3-day last year, but I found out about it way too late to get into shape and I wasn't sure I could raise the necessary funds. I'm thinking about it again this year, especially now that I'm getting in shape!, though the fact that I'm in Philadelphia and you're in Wisconsin probably isn't very helpful =)

Nancy: lots of my friends from highschool went to Kutztown - it's a great school! I miss the Lehigh Valley, now that I'm not there regularly anymore. It's only about an hour from Philadelphia, but it's SUCH a different culture.

 

[corinnak]

Yikes, I'm buried. My mother unexpectedly ended up staying with us last night when her flight got cancelled due to weather. She was probably the only one on the plane who was thrilled that their layover turned into a sleep-over. But it's been busy. Less XT for me this week, sad to say. But I have my "sprints" or "pace" run depending who you ask today. I hope to get that in yet today. I know everyone has "those" weeks, but I kind of wish this week weren't one of them for ME.

I'll just jump back in right here and say that I find it fascinating that I am coming across as a warrior princess of any kind to anybody. Cause I don't think anyone who knows me in real life would actually recognize me by your description, Debra! But thank you - what a nice thing to say about me. I appreciate it.

Happy belated birthday, Christa!

Sci Fi - I have a nostalgia for Quantum Leap - that was a really fun show when I was growing up. I don't have nostalgia for Enterprise and I guess I am one who bailed on it before it got better. I was kind of weirded out by the dog in space. Who was cute, but what kind of sanitary provisions do you suppose they have for a dog on the Enterprise? Oh, PLUS in QL, Mr. Bakula had such interesting costumes.

 

[shell78]

Mel - The dragon is a very, very cool tattoo. I'm not really into sci-fi shows, but I did watch the X-Files all the time. Looking forward to the movie??

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Happy Afternoon, Team Ohana!

Well, I didn't do anything yesterday. The teachers in charge of ds's After School program *forgot* him, closed up the school, and went home. We were not late, we just couldn't get our child....the good news is he was upstairs with another teacher helping her with her room, but I was pretty frantic a half hour after we arrived when they came out. I was a mess, and the last thing I was capable of was exercise. I took to my bed (with ds firmly tucked by my side) and ate half a pizza. I know, this is not good. Sorry, Team, I just couldn't focus at all after that happened. I will make up by doing my bike time tonight. I may get in the weights, maybe not.

They did apologize profusely and sincerely today, so I'm being forgiving and trying to let it go. They will no longer allow kids to go upstairs to help teachers, they have to stay in the After School program. I'm glad they're making a change, but it didn't help last night when I was a shaking blob of Mommy goo.

I haven't really been on the Boards today, I just haven't been able to focus.

Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. No individual replies today -- just know I'm hoping each and every one of you is having a great day, and feeling fantastic!

Maria

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Just a drive by...

Congrats to everyone on the team doing so well.

I did 1 hr in pool yesterday morning(1/2 mile swimm and underwater bike excercises). In afternoon 2 miles walking. Knee was balking but it has to work. Did upper body bands and 1.5 mile recumbant bike. Not pretty(as PT warned me) but getting the knee back in shape. I was a 3 out of 5 in strength at PT visit on Mon. Lost all that in 2 1/2 weeks

Life's been crazy trying to get better, get ready for a move(before surgery next month), and putting on a Ultramarthon in 5 weeks. Stress has been killing Linda.

Keep up the good work all!....

 

[deekaypee]

Why does everything the Panda says sound vaguely pornographic?

Shell: And what did you do to celebrate your 30th b-day, may I ask. I'm willing to bet is was something (wait for it.....) hardcore. Maybe like a race/sign up for a race?

Amy: You're so sweet! Drop by any time! (And feel free to bring miles/minutes. )

Mel: I think EVERYTHING you do for WISH should count as XT! But would you settle for having the undying love and respect of everyone here (you already have it). Twister. I knew there was a reason I dislike the plank--I was awful at that game. I really like your idea for a dragon tattoo (and when I say dragon, imagine Eddie Murphy's voice as Mushu in Mulan). I think the placement is also very appropriate. As if my opinion matters!

Vanessa: Yeah, there's only a "couple" of years between us. You're a master of understatement--keep it up! Now, using the elliptical at 12.30 a.m. deserves some sort of special award; I'm in bed for hours by then! How's your DH handling the change in your daily routine (or what I perceive to be a change)? Is he along for the ride?

Jen: WTG with getting up early and working out! I know you've been struggling with motivation, not to mention work, low temps, and just the regular demands of life. 40 minutes after spinning is impressive. to your mom--that's rough on her & everyone in your family. I've thought about the 3 day walk, but like Nancy it's the fundraising that intimidates me; my DH's friend did one a couple of years ago and she raved about it, everything but the fundraising. Maybe I need to think of it as something to do in a couple of years. Thanks for reminding me.

Nancy: Don't you love this PA weather? It's really hard to be consistent in making outdoor plans/meeting goals. Re: breast cancer. and . I love that you have such a positive outlook and know exactly what you mean by the cruise being exactly what you needed. It sounds like you've had a much rougher course than I have had, and you're so strong. Makes me proud to know you.

Corrina: A little LTO, huh? How bad were the Cities hit?

I know everyone has "those" weeks, but I kind of wish this week weren't one of them for ME.

You just crack me up with your sense of humor!

Maria: OMG! How scary. You're being very forgiving, very gracious. And I just know I'd be totally unable to function. You deserve as much family cuddle time as you can stand! I hope your After School program will also follow-up with this, beyond changing the policies. Not firing anyone, I guess, but maybe some formal measures to ensure that this doesn't happen. A sign-out sheet? IDK; I'm sure they're addressing it. Anywway and to you!

Robert: It sounds like your recovery is going well, although frustrating for you. I can't imagine having as much on your plate, physically and otherwise, as you do right now. Does this mean the insurance came through? I'll keep my fingers crossed for everything. Give Linda my well wishes, too.

As for me: Not much to report. Another C25K day, some biking, a little outdoor walking (bad, icy conditions that left me walking over 20mm--wow). Oh, and yet another mediocre haircut; I really need to switch stylists but I'm lazy, the salon is so close, and I keep thinking, "She can be trained, she can be trained..."

And in SCI-FI/CLASSIC TV news: I hate to admit this, but I watched the original Knight Rider and thought it was great. My favorite older shows include X-Files of course (except for the last couple of years), Twilight Zone (which I love more as I get older), Sliders (odd, I know), as Red Dwarf and Mystery Science Theater for laughs. Boring confession #2: I've never seen Dr. Who & started to watch Torchwood before thinking, maybe I should watch Dr. Who first. It's embarrassing, I know.

I'd like to expand my sci fi reading, if I could get some suggestions from folks. I recently read Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles. I thought I had read it when I was younger, but no. It's absolutely fantastic. Especially because I'm more of a Philip Dick/Harlan Ellison/Neal Stephenson fan.

 

[gatorphipps]

AHHH! Sci Fi! - Yes love Star Trek, X Files (even though some really freak me out...Let's just say I have seen some creepy things on my job). But love the SCI-FI!....Oh, I love MASH too.

Maria - O goodness! GIRL! I would have been freaked out so bad. I am a calm person who can handle anything except when for not being able to get to my babies...who are 10 and 7.

Mel - I just want to shout out a BIG THANK YOU for everything you do for the WISH team. I am so glad we are on the same team...I just feel like I have gotten to know you better.

Amy - You ROCK girl! Glad you dropped by.

Why does everything the Panda says sounds vaguely pornographic?

Debra, For some reason, I was thinking the same thing....do we share the same mind? WTG on getting in all those steps. WOW!

Jen - so sorry about your mom's health...that is a real motivator to run.

Who said they were on the eliptical at 12am? Vanessa, was that you...I am still trying to figure out who is who....Good grief, I thought I was hard core about getting my WO in. I AM NOTHING. I bow to your awesomeness....

Speaking of being tired...I worked from 9:30am to 8pm...so I need to get to bed....Oh and it was a day...I would tell you about it, but that is against the law...yeah really...

 

[padisneyfan]

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TEAM OHANA

Just a quick

My only exercise yesterday was ice scraping and shoveling slush. Gosh that stuff is heavy. But I am counting the 30 minutes as XT since The Great Panda had said snow shoveling counts. Pretty much PA weather sucks at times. I don't think I have walked outside for several weeks.

Also want to send a big shout out to Mel for all she has done for the WISH team.

I changed my signature, removing all the old races and adding the 2009 Donald since I have officially registered. Now need to wait for the 7 month window at DVC to book at BWV.

Have great day everyone.

Nancy

 

[jeanneg]

Why does everything the Panda says sounds vaguely pornographic?

....because he's just a dirty old man, that's why!

Congratulations, Family on all the training and hard work! A special to shout out to Robert with hopes that the recovery goes well.

Debra: you are the woman! constantly commenting on everyone individually....don't know how you find the time!

I have not yet signed up for my 2009 event. It's still a toss-up between the half and the full. Whatever the case, I'm pretty much decided we will bite the bullet and stay at Polynesian again. It was SO convenient. Besides, if I use DVC points for the Everest challenge and TofT, I won't have any left anyway.

That's it for now....I promised myself i was going to spend today getting my tax stuff in order.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! I love you all!