How quickly long weekends seem to fly by...especially when you end up being lazy and sleep in ;)
After surfacing, which I must say is a difficult thing to do these days, we checked out of the hotel and went in search of brekkie. Well. I think I'm using that phrase very lightly. We knew where we wanted to try and went there (with a slight technical glitch that required a small amount of back-tracking). I think the days of watching what I was eating went out the window! Had a yummy crocque monsieur for brekky (with tea - not coffee - to make up for the cheese and bread).
Exercise today was limited, again, to walking around Melbourne. After a visit to the Tim Burton exhibition (bloody brilliant - and popular to boot!) there was a stroll around looking for a place to dine. Eventually found one along Southbank - convenient to the hotel (where we'd left the bags), as it transpired. I'm really, really hoping that there was enough walking to get me through all the food I ate over this weekend! It wasn't bad - but it wasn't good, either. Such is life though.
By the time we got home, which wasn't overly late, we were fair knackered. Neither of us were much looking forward to the joys that Monday usually bring - especially Wifey, coming off from two weeks holidays. The things we have to do for an income, huh?
I had contemplated the thought of going for a short walk before bed - not a happening thing. The contemplation was more than enough exertion for me, thank you. Instead, the focus turned to emptying bags and getting lives ready for the week ahead (ugh, a full 5 days at work) - tres, tres depressing.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
12WBT +21
The plan to get up and go for a longish walk/run went out the window. We're really not used to having an almost pitch-black room! It was nice to have a bit of a sleep-in though.
When we finally surfaced, we wandered around a few of the lanes and alleys in Melbourne before settling on a spot in the Block Arcade for brekkie. I had a lovely omelette on sour bread. Sadly, they have the eggs pre-done so there went my plan for a one yolk, two whites omelette. We wandered around even more and then made our way up to the Melbourne Museum for the Titanic exhibition (walking, of course). That was well good to see. So amazing to see pieces that had been lifted from the bottom of the ocean where they've been for decades. It was well worth the visit and I'm so pleased we went to it! Even better - we both survived. (Each visitor received a boarding pass with a real passenger's details and at the end, we could see if we survived or perished.)
We weren't sure what to do next. It was still early-ish so we wandered back into town (via a couple of quaint wee bookstores) and then decided to take the tram to St Kilda. Got there and went for a walk along the pier and promenade. Absolutely lovely weather - was nice to have the sea breeze as well. While there we found a cafe opposite Luna Park and had lunch (ok, so it was a late lunch - being 4.30pm!). Wifey and I shared a small pizza. Then we headed back to town. Had another wander and then back to the hotel for a bit of a freshen up (and to rest our weary feet). We'd decided that we would visit Lygon Street for a bite of dinner. On again went the shoes (for me, a different pair - partly to ease my feet, partly to ease the smell of the other pair).
Strolling around Melbourne, whether by day or by night, is a great experience. The people there are always so laid back and there are so many looks - people watching becomes a favourite past-time.
On Lygon Street, we settled for a small Italian place (surprise, surprise). Portion was rather larger than we'd planned on. Another setback for EP's weight loss. The walk back to the hotel hopefully went some way to shedding the excess calories from dinner...and lunch...and brekkie. Hmm ;)
Even though no "formal" exercise was done, we were walking around a lot (should've worn my HRM, huh?). It was a good day - relaxing - and that, my friends, was the purpose of the weekend away. Perhaps I should start worrying as the week four measurements are coming up - and, of course, the dreaded weekly weigh-in (my guess - increase of about 2kgs - bugger!!!).
When we finally surfaced, we wandered around a few of the lanes and alleys in Melbourne before settling on a spot in the Block Arcade for brekkie. I had a lovely omelette on sour bread. Sadly, they have the eggs pre-done so there went my plan for a one yolk, two whites omelette. We wandered around even more and then made our way up to the Melbourne Museum for the Titanic exhibition (walking, of course). That was well good to see. So amazing to see pieces that had been lifted from the bottom of the ocean where they've been for decades. It was well worth the visit and I'm so pleased we went to it! Even better - we both survived. (Each visitor received a boarding pass with a real passenger's details and at the end, we could see if we survived or perished.)
We weren't sure what to do next. It was still early-ish so we wandered back into town (via a couple of quaint wee bookstores) and then decided to take the tram to St Kilda. Got there and went for a walk along the pier and promenade. Absolutely lovely weather - was nice to have the sea breeze as well. While there we found a cafe opposite Luna Park and had lunch (ok, so it was a late lunch - being 4.30pm!). Wifey and I shared a small pizza. Then we headed back to town. Had another wander and then back to the hotel for a bit of a freshen up (and to rest our weary feet). We'd decided that we would visit Lygon Street for a bite of dinner. On again went the shoes (for me, a different pair - partly to ease my feet, partly to ease the smell of the other pair).
Strolling around Melbourne, whether by day or by night, is a great experience. The people there are always so laid back and there are so many looks - people watching becomes a favourite past-time.
On Lygon Street, we settled for a small Italian place (surprise, surprise). Portion was rather larger than we'd planned on. Another setback for EP's weight loss. The walk back to the hotel hopefully went some way to shedding the excess calories from dinner...and lunch...and brekkie. Hmm ;)
Even though no "formal" exercise was done, we were walking around a lot (should've worn my HRM, huh?). It was a good day - relaxing - and that, my friends, was the purpose of the weekend away. Perhaps I should start worrying as the week four measurements are coming up - and, of course, the dreaded weekly weigh-in (my guess - increase of about 2kgs - bugger!!!).
Saturday, October 9, 2010
12WBT +20
Knowing that we're chilling in Melbourne over the weekend, Wifey and I went for a wee power walk when we got up. Ended up killing (not literally I don't think) about 615cals. Throughout the day (having two consecutive long weekends can be strongly recommended) we did another couple of decent walks. Granted, they weren't hard out but they were at a consistent speed (and for over an hour). The in-laws were staying so we wandered around the neighbourhood with them.
Brekkie ended up being around 10.30 and boy was I starving by then. I had two crumpets (with no butter or jams etc), 20g of puffed wheat with 60g LF Greek yoghurt. Oh, and a kiwifruit. By the time we had lunch at 1pm, I wasn't overly hungry. Still, I ordered a vege burger (that came with wedges). I was really good - didn't eat the burger bun (white & untoasted, with butter on it) or the wedges. Sounds silly, but I am pleased with my ability to restrain myself now :). Well. Until dinner at the airport. Ended up having pork in Peking sauce & chicken teriyaki on steamed rice at the airport. Pleased I'd done the extra walking!
The flight down was good but the plane was uncomfortably hot. Perhaps this is Virgin Blue's way of getting people to buy more onboard ;)
Anyhow - Melbourne beckons :)
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Brekkie ended up being around 10.30 and boy was I starving by then. I had two crumpets (with no butter or jams etc), 20g of puffed wheat with 60g LF Greek yoghurt. Oh, and a kiwifruit. By the time we had lunch at 1pm, I wasn't overly hungry. Still, I ordered a vege burger (that came with wedges). I was really good - didn't eat the burger bun (white & untoasted, with butter on it) or the wedges. Sounds silly, but I am pleased with my ability to restrain myself now :). Well. Until dinner at the airport. Ended up having pork in Peking sauce & chicken teriyaki on steamed rice at the airport. Pleased I'd done the extra walking!
The flight down was good but the plane was uncomfortably hot. Perhaps this is Virgin Blue's way of getting people to buy more onboard ;)
Anyhow - Melbourne beckons :)
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Friday, October 8, 2010
12WBT +19
Dear Diary,
Today...wait a minute. This ain't no diary. It's just...well, I guess a blog is a form of a diary. No one said you have to write in a diary on a daily basis. A blog is an online diary - just with a silly name ;)
Only been in my new job for a few weeks and applied for an internal promotion. Was told yesterday that they would interview in 2-3 weeks. Today, at about 10am, was asked if I could do a 2.30pm interview. Now, I interview really badly. I'm a right shocker. I know what they want to hear, but have a habit of being honest - which looks bad on me. I don't really care whether I get the job or not now. There may be some other opportunities crop up for me there if I bide my time. S'all good :)
I had a lazy day. No exercise. This shall be my rest day. I have a day off on the morrow so can go for a walk or something then. In-laws are down for a couple of days, which is really nice. We went out for dinner and I really, really, REALLY surprised myself (and the waitress). In reverse order: no dessert (sure, I looked at the menu and thought I could've eaten the creme brulee - but didn't even feel like I missed out on anything); mains - a roast pumpkin, sweet onion and feta salad (supposed to be an entree but I asked for it to be a main) and boy was it tasty (when the waitress brought it out, she also had the rack of lamb Wifey was having - and was surprised when I said the lamb was for Wifey and the salad for me - men clearly don't eat salads in Sydney); starters - a couple of slices of bagette. No alcohol - just water. Didn't feel hungry afterwards and there wasn't even any food envy (food envy is not a good thing for me usually - it makes me hungrier). I'm happy with myself.
Lunch was left over risotto (per the menu plan). We did cheat and put a wee bit more rice in as I'm not a fan of mushrooms and picked out all the big chunks (I can handle the flavour, and finely chopped up pieces - but the texture is gross). Even had compliments from people at work when I was heating it up :)
Have a day off work - second consecutive long weekend (making this week a 3-day one). Gotta love it! We're off galavanting so the weekend's blog entries will be up on Monday. I hope to include more about exercise as I'm feeling I'm not doing enough.
Before I forget (I forget lots, just by the way, usually because I sidetrack myself...or just don't pay any attention to what I was saying (or thinking...or doing)), I put my newest fav pair of jeans on to go out for dinner and they're not quite as comfy...they seem to be getting a bit looser. This is a good thing, but also not so good as I only bought them a short time ago. *sigh*
Today's entry has been brought to you by the emoticon (lotsa usage, huh?).
Today...wait a minute. This ain't no diary. It's just...well, I guess a blog is a form of a diary. No one said you have to write in a diary on a daily basis. A blog is an online diary - just with a silly name ;)
Only been in my new job for a few weeks and applied for an internal promotion. Was told yesterday that they would interview in 2-3 weeks. Today, at about 10am, was asked if I could do a 2.30pm interview. Now, I interview really badly. I'm a right shocker. I know what they want to hear, but have a habit of being honest - which looks bad on me. I don't really care whether I get the job or not now. There may be some other opportunities crop up for me there if I bide my time. S'all good :)
I had a lazy day. No exercise. This shall be my rest day. I have a day off on the morrow so can go for a walk or something then. In-laws are down for a couple of days, which is really nice. We went out for dinner and I really, really, REALLY surprised myself (and the waitress). In reverse order: no dessert (sure, I looked at the menu and thought I could've eaten the creme brulee - but didn't even feel like I missed out on anything); mains - a roast pumpkin, sweet onion and feta salad (supposed to be an entree but I asked for it to be a main) and boy was it tasty (when the waitress brought it out, she also had the rack of lamb Wifey was having - and was surprised when I said the lamb was for Wifey and the salad for me - men clearly don't eat salads in Sydney); starters - a couple of slices of bagette. No alcohol - just water. Didn't feel hungry afterwards and there wasn't even any food envy (food envy is not a good thing for me usually - it makes me hungrier). I'm happy with myself.
Lunch was left over risotto (per the menu plan). We did cheat and put a wee bit more rice in as I'm not a fan of mushrooms and picked out all the big chunks (I can handle the flavour, and finely chopped up pieces - but the texture is gross). Even had compliments from people at work when I was heating it up :)
Have a day off work - second consecutive long weekend (making this week a 3-day one). Gotta love it! We're off galavanting so the weekend's blog entries will be up on Monday. I hope to include more about exercise as I'm feeling I'm not doing enough.
Before I forget (I forget lots, just by the way, usually because I sidetrack myself...or just don't pay any attention to what I was saying (or thinking...or doing)), I put my newest fav pair of jeans on to go out for dinner and they're not quite as comfy...they seem to be getting a bit looser. This is a good thing, but also not so good as I only bought them a short time ago. *sigh*
Today's entry has been brought to you by the emoticon (lotsa usage, huh?).
Thursday, October 7, 2010
12WBT +18
It's heeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Everybody's favourite day of the week.
Let's hear it, kiddies - weigh-in Weds is upon us!!!
I stood in the bathroom wondering. Should I do it? Face the music? Or should I just chicken out and make up the weight I feel like I am. It's not like anyone would notice, is it? ;)
I braved it. Twice. The first time I thought I mis-read it in my haste to get off. The second time confirmed it. I lost weight. Wifey was bang on the money...almost. She said I'd lost weight but did I believe her? Nope. Maybe I should start ;) A loss of 3.1kgs (so far 4.3kg or 4.1% gone). I was blown away. Just goes to show, I don't yet know my own body (though did think I started the program around 105kgs without having weighed myself at the time, so that wasn't a bad guess).
Made for a good day - especially since I wasn't overly happy with the lunch set out for us. Not happy at all. Hardly worth even eating anything. Okay, to be fair, it wasn't until I got home from work and went for a power walk with Wifey that I decided I was feeling more peckish than I had thought. Mind over matter.
Mish has put in one of my all time favouritist dishes - in the world - ever - on the menu. Risotto. Wifey used to ask what I felt like for dinner and I would enthusiastically reply, RISOTTO. I could eat it every night...but in moderation now, of course :)
As I was watching Mish's live video a thought went through my head (I am savouring it, don't worry). Does Mish go through the blogs? Does she have little 'spies' doing it? (By 'spies' I mean sidekicks or helpers - nothing derogatory.) Clearly she can't read them all - there are a heck of a lot of them going on (and I must confess, I do enjoy reading other people's and reading of their journey).
Okay. So I went nosing around the forums. I started off there with a hiss and a roar at the beginning, but now I very rarely go in. Why? Because there's too much going on - a lot of it isn't really relevant to me (seems to be a huge emphasis in there on (a) women's issues or (b) kids/families - there isn't really a "space" for me). Another reason, and this is going to sound really rude, is that a topic thread may be started and people just go right of on tangents that are so not related...when they could just start their own thread. I guess I'm like this in real time, too. I much prefer blending in and saying very little. Could be why I blog - I can write what I like and not care whether people are reading or not 'cos at the end of the day I'm really only doing it for myself.
Anyhow, I've gone off on one of those tangents mentioned above... It's great to see so many people achieving their goals, though seeing some people who, to me, are sticks in the first place wanting to lose 10kgs etc is rather off-putting. I put down in the pre-season task that "gyms are for fit people, not fat people". Being a fatty, I don't feel comfortable around people who really have no real reason in my mind to complain about their bodies - but do. Consider it jealousy ;)
Don't mind me grumbling. It happens often ;) People just ignore me. I accept that.
Everybody's favourite day of the week.
Let's hear it, kiddies - weigh-in Weds is upon us!!!
I stood in the bathroom wondering. Should I do it? Face the music? Or should I just chicken out and make up the weight I feel like I am. It's not like anyone would notice, is it? ;)
I braved it. Twice. The first time I thought I mis-read it in my haste to get off. The second time confirmed it. I lost weight. Wifey was bang on the money...almost. She said I'd lost weight but did I believe her? Nope. Maybe I should start ;) A loss of 3.1kgs (so far 4.3kg or 4.1% gone). I was blown away. Just goes to show, I don't yet know my own body (though did think I started the program around 105kgs without having weighed myself at the time, so that wasn't a bad guess).
Made for a good day - especially since I wasn't overly happy with the lunch set out for us. Not happy at all. Hardly worth even eating anything. Okay, to be fair, it wasn't until I got home from work and went for a power walk with Wifey that I decided I was feeling more peckish than I had thought. Mind over matter.
Mish has put in one of my all time favouritist dishes - in the world - ever - on the menu. Risotto. Wifey used to ask what I felt like for dinner and I would enthusiastically reply, RISOTTO. I could eat it every night...but in moderation now, of course :)
As I was watching Mish's live video a thought went through my head (I am savouring it, don't worry). Does Mish go through the blogs? Does she have little 'spies' doing it? (By 'spies' I mean sidekicks or helpers - nothing derogatory.) Clearly she can't read them all - there are a heck of a lot of them going on (and I must confess, I do enjoy reading other people's and reading of their journey).
Okay. So I went nosing around the forums. I started off there with a hiss and a roar at the beginning, but now I very rarely go in. Why? Because there's too much going on - a lot of it isn't really relevant to me (seems to be a huge emphasis in there on (a) women's issues or (b) kids/families - there isn't really a "space" for me). Another reason, and this is going to sound really rude, is that a topic thread may be started and people just go right of on tangents that are so not related...when they could just start their own thread. I guess I'm like this in real time, too. I much prefer blending in and saying very little. Could be why I blog - I can write what I like and not care whether people are reading or not 'cos at the end of the day I'm really only doing it for myself.
Anyhow, I've gone off on one of those tangents mentioned above... It's great to see so many people achieving their goals, though seeing some people who, to me, are sticks in the first place wanting to lose 10kgs etc is rather off-putting. I put down in the pre-season task that "gyms are for fit people, not fat people". Being a fatty, I don't feel comfortable around people who really have no real reason in my mind to complain about their bodies - but do. Consider it jealousy ;)
Don't mind me grumbling. It happens often ;) People just ignore me. I accept that.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
12WBT +17
Ho hum. I'm bored with this particular day.
Day back from a long weekend. No one likes these days. They're kinda pointless. Nothing gets achieved. Though I was told that I'm going to have to move from one end of the office to the other at some point in the near future. Then I was told I have to move everything myself. Free workout at work. Score. The reality is that I'm pissy. I only just got settled into where I am. The other end of the office is pants. It's the "dead" end. Very quiet. Conducive to work, I guess.
Lunch, again, was scrummy. I'd never thought I'd be such a salad convert, but bring 'em on! I don't know which one is my favourite now - they've all been so good. And filling. Filling is good. I am slipping off the wagon a wee bit though. PT keeps saying we should eat something every three hours. The first week and a half I was good, but now, I don't feel like my morning and afternoon tea snacks (which are usually just a couple of teaspoons of mixed seeds). Must start getting back to them though.
Was really excited when I got home. BoB was here. I <3 BoB so far. We've been tied to Optus for the last two years and have had absolute CRAP service. Most days we have to re-boot the modem several times a day. The Internet is not really that much faster than dial-up. We only have 60GB. Now, with iiNet, we have 400GB (well, realistically only 200GB as we're not home to use the off-peak quota (or if we are, we're sleeping)) and paying less than scummy Optus. Anyhow, new gadget. EP LOVES his gadgets. Lots. Huzzah!
After getting the new Internet sorted, I did my workout. Kinda. It was the toning DVD. I don't know about these. Firstly, it's a scarily happy American. Secondly, I get the feeling these are designed for women. Thirdly, bloody hell - how flexible can a person be!? Fourthly, there isn't a fourthly. I just wanted to say fourthly - for no apparent reason.
Following the exercise was a spurt of energy setting up our study as a spare bedroom for Wifey's parents who are coming down for a couple of days. Then came dinner. We substituted the fish for pork (okay, perhaps not the bestest substitute but man cannot live on chicken alone). This was nice but I felt like more...something for dessert. Blueberries and yoghurt. Yummy!
I'm worried. The weekly argument with the scales is looming. Wifey thinks I will have lost weight. Just. Her guess is a drop of 200g. Me, on the other hand, does not hold out much hope. My guess is a gain of 600-800g. I have no real reason for feeling this. It just seems like it's what the scales are going to say. That and I have no real idea about my body - I only know how to read it when the ol' BP is too high. P'haps I should sit down with the scales beforehand and have a good, stern word to them. Mind you, didn't work last time ;) Only time will tell.
Day back from a long weekend. No one likes these days. They're kinda pointless. Nothing gets achieved. Though I was told that I'm going to have to move from one end of the office to the other at some point in the near future. Then I was told I have to move everything myself. Free workout at work. Score. The reality is that I'm pissy. I only just got settled into where I am. The other end of the office is pants. It's the "dead" end. Very quiet. Conducive to work, I guess.
Lunch, again, was scrummy. I'd never thought I'd be such a salad convert, but bring 'em on! I don't know which one is my favourite now - they've all been so good. And filling. Filling is good. I am slipping off the wagon a wee bit though. PT keeps saying we should eat something every three hours. The first week and a half I was good, but now, I don't feel like my morning and afternoon tea snacks (which are usually just a couple of teaspoons of mixed seeds). Must start getting back to them though.
Was really excited when I got home. BoB was here. I <3 BoB so far. We've been tied to Optus for the last two years and have had absolute CRAP service. Most days we have to re-boot the modem several times a day. The Internet is not really that much faster than dial-up. We only have 60GB. Now, with iiNet, we have 400GB (well, realistically only 200GB as we're not home to use the off-peak quota (or if we are, we're sleeping)) and paying less than scummy Optus. Anyhow, new gadget. EP LOVES his gadgets. Lots. Huzzah!
After getting the new Internet sorted, I did my workout. Kinda. It was the toning DVD. I don't know about these. Firstly, it's a scarily happy American. Secondly, I get the feeling these are designed for women. Thirdly, bloody hell - how flexible can a person be!? Fourthly, there isn't a fourthly. I just wanted to say fourthly - for no apparent reason.
Following the exercise was a spurt of energy setting up our study as a spare bedroom for Wifey's parents who are coming down for a couple of days. Then came dinner. We substituted the fish for pork (okay, perhaps not the bestest substitute but man cannot live on chicken alone). This was nice but I felt like more...something for dessert. Blueberries and yoghurt. Yummy!
I'm worried. The weekly argument with the scales is looming. Wifey thinks I will have lost weight. Just. Her guess is a drop of 200g. Me, on the other hand, does not hold out much hope. My guess is a gain of 600-800g. I have no real reason for feeling this. It just seems like it's what the scales are going to say. That and I have no real idea about my body - I only know how to read it when the ol' BP is too high. P'haps I should sit down with the scales beforehand and have a good, stern word to them. Mind you, didn't work last time ;) Only time will tell.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
12WBT +16
Arrgh. I am about to throw the worlds biggest tanty...and I only have myself to blame. I couldn't work out how this is +16...when it's Monday, and Monday should've been +15. Back to the editing page and counting back from the first day of the pre-season. Meticulous counting. This should be +16. It's not right. Grrr. More frustration. More counting. More ending up with +16. Even more frustration...laptop nearing its last breath...lounge about to have a new air con system (using laptop). Monday? Hang on. It's Tuesday! Oh, crap. I've just wasted about 10 minutes of my life because of a stupid public holiday (if the God of public holidays is reading this, they're not stupid at all - I'm taking out my frustration of being a bit dim today on them - please feel free to give us more. Thanks). This also explains why I thought I'd invented a whole day over the weekend. Oops. My bad.
And ranting over, welcome back to our regular programming :)
Labour Day. I like this day. Well, I like it more when I remember to turn the alarm off so we can sleep in. Stupid o'clock and there's this racket beside me. Neither Wifey or I were overly impressed. As it transpired, it worked out well for me (not for Wifey).
Got up and did an hour in front of the tele (my new way of saying I did one of the Biggest Loser DVDs - either Calorie Killer or Cardio Burn). Dropped something like 640ish calories. I think it was more to do with not being awake and having more difficulty with coordination than usual.
Nephew 7/7 was coming over to spend the day with us (he's interested in photography so we offered to take him out for the day). This, I suppose, was another reason for getting up early. I was mid-way through making brekkie for the day (still not happy with the banana bread breakfast - that was pants!) and the Thai beef salad (without the fish sauce - yuck) for lunch when his train pulled up.
We ended up going over to Cockatoo Island for a good couple or so hours (a great place for photography - if you're into old machines and buildings and the like) before heading to Circular Quay (to walk up to Darling Harbour - exercise is good, and saved sitting about waiting for trains and changing etc). We managed to catch up with Nephew 1/7 (7/7's oldest brother - 1/7, 2/7, 6/7 & 7/7 are one family, 3/7, 4/7 & 5/7 are another - my sisters clearly didn't do very well in the cabbage-patch lucky dip ;) ). He gave us a very quick tour of the office complex he works in (was good as it wasn't as busy as normal, being Labour Day and all). Had a quick lunch and then took the cameras around the Wildlife centre at Darling Harbour. Nephew 7/7 didn't do too badly with his photos (could've been better, but then I've still not looked at all my ones so can't bag him too much).
It was a longish day, walking around and trying to have conversations with a 14y/o. I'm sure I wasn't as bad as he was when I was that age...but I most likely was. Oh, joy. Perhaps the prospect of teenagers to contend with in the future... ;)
I really wish I'd worn the HRM for the day. Would've been interesting to see how many calories I'd dropped.
Dinner was another meal I enjoyed. Getting a wee bit sick of pizzas (can't believe I've said that!). I like them, but I wonder if Mish's ulterior motive is to make us feel like we never want to eat another one again. Very cunning...
And ranting over, welcome back to our regular programming :)
Labour Day. I like this day. Well, I like it more when I remember to turn the alarm off so we can sleep in. Stupid o'clock and there's this racket beside me. Neither Wifey or I were overly impressed. As it transpired, it worked out well for me (not for Wifey).
Got up and did an hour in front of the tele (my new way of saying I did one of the Biggest Loser DVDs - either Calorie Killer or Cardio Burn). Dropped something like 640ish calories. I think it was more to do with not being awake and having more difficulty with coordination than usual.
Nephew 7/7 was coming over to spend the day with us (he's interested in photography so we offered to take him out for the day). This, I suppose, was another reason for getting up early. I was mid-way through making brekkie for the day (still not happy with the banana bread breakfast - that was pants!) and the Thai beef salad (without the fish sauce - yuck) for lunch when his train pulled up.
We ended up going over to Cockatoo Island for a good couple or so hours (a great place for photography - if you're into old machines and buildings and the like) before heading to Circular Quay (to walk up to Darling Harbour - exercise is good, and saved sitting about waiting for trains and changing etc). We managed to catch up with Nephew 1/7 (7/7's oldest brother - 1/7, 2/7, 6/7 & 7/7 are one family, 3/7, 4/7 & 5/7 are another - my sisters clearly didn't do very well in the cabbage-patch lucky dip ;) ). He gave us a very quick tour of the office complex he works in (was good as it wasn't as busy as normal, being Labour Day and all). Had a quick lunch and then took the cameras around the Wildlife centre at Darling Harbour. Nephew 7/7 didn't do too badly with his photos (could've been better, but then I've still not looked at all my ones so can't bag him too much).
It was a longish day, walking around and trying to have conversations with a 14y/o. I'm sure I wasn't as bad as he was when I was that age...but I most likely was. Oh, joy. Perhaps the prospect of teenagers to contend with in the future... ;)
I really wish I'd worn the HRM for the day. Would've been interesting to see how many calories I'd dropped.
Dinner was another meal I enjoyed. Getting a wee bit sick of pizzas (can't believe I've said that!). I like them, but I wonder if Mish's ulterior motive is to make us feel like we never want to eat another one again. Very cunning...
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