Rantings, Ravings, and Ramblings

[CODawn]

 

[Tileenah]

 

[JCU]

• @CODawn, @Tileenah
• Basics
• No walk, but I've been working on putting together our new grill
• I... made a mistake...
• It's 2 hours of work I have to redo, but I've done it already, so I know what I'm doing!
• There has been some yelling, some cursing, and some ranting
• (And certain older people need to understand how that's GOOD to get everything out...)
• Now onto food and something funny to calm down...
• Here, have some kittens

• Good: started grill construction outside
• Happy: it's going to be a very pretty (very big) grill when done

 

[Tileenah]

for work

 

[JCU]

• Thank you, @Tileenah
• Basics
• Didn't do tricep dips
• My shoulders were not up to that at all
• Finished the grill!

• It's very big, indeed
• It also only took me 30 minutes
• How fast things go when you know what you're doing...
• I had a busy morning, active afternoon, and quiet evening
• A very good day!
• And! The rhododendrons are in bloom!

• How pretty!
• I adore it when the natural light is so good!
• Good: finished grill
• Happy: it's been a very pleasant day

 

[Tileenah]

Beautiful flowers thanks!

 

[JCU]

• I'm glad you enjoyed them, @Tileenah!
• Basics
• Had my favorite black bean burger for lunch
• Took a long nap
• Cuddled with kitten

• It's been a great day!
• Good: necessary sleep
• Happy: that burger was better than I've ever had it!

 

[NancyTree]

Kittens!

 

[JCU]

• @NancyTree
• Basics Today & Tomorrow
• Bee and Tyler tomorrow!
• I am so looking forward to seeing them
• I've realigned my sleep schedule in preparation for the visit
• Will I be able to keep it up?
• 
  
• Dad has planned a Memorial Day party for this weekend
• On one hand: cooking! yay!
• On the other hand: people! boo!
• I get to try a new recipe, so there's that
• Bees, Nobu cuddled again

• He's just so gorgeous!!
• (I made a very annoying noise to get him to turn!)
• Good: all chores done in preparation for a rest day tomorrow
• Happy: kitten!

 

[CODawn]

 

[JCU]

• @CODawn
• Daily Exercise w EC
• I am feeling both better and sore
• Excellent visit!
• I will be dropping the tricep dips, though
• I knew my traps were tight, but the amount of work Bee had to do?
• 
• I'm going to either find a different workout for them, or modify this one for weights
• Either way, it'll be a break until June!
• Awesome news:
• Bee has started a new practice!
• I was worried I'd have to lose her, but she moved even closer to me!
• I'll be walking to my appointments!
• (Mind, someone will be picking me up. Walking even half a mile after seeing Bee? Ha.)
• It's such an excellent opportunity for Bee and I could not be happier or prouder!
• Nobu cuddled again!
• And!

• Casper and Nox were sunbathing!
• My silly kittens!
• Good: I needed that visit
• Happy: Bee is so much more settled and happy!

 

[NancyTree]

Yay for good things!

 

[Anek]

Yay! And such cute kitties

 

[JCU]

• @NancyTree, @Anek
• Basics
• Today was shopping for the party
• Tomorrow will be cooking
• Much more fun!
• I accidentally got shrimp sushi and it was good?
• I need to give shrimp another try!
• It's been a very pleasant day
• Good: got everything on my list
• Happy: always lovely when something new is good!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• All the cooking is done!
• Though the Crocs are awesome for most things, being in the kitchen for more than 4 hours is too much
• Definitely feeling it in my feet and back
• But now I know!
• I'm not sure about the pinto bean cake
• My food processor must not have been big enough because I had some unground beans
• I'll find out tomorrow!
• If it is good, I'll use the blender next time

• I could not figure out what he sensed...
• Silly kitten!
• Good: finished everything
• Happy: Es tomorrow!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Bees, I am so sore!
• When I was told there would be kids at the party, I didn't know they'd be so young
• 6.5 and 3.5
• (I was informed the .5 is very important )
• So. much. energy!
• I have become much better at Frisbee, though!
• Plus, it got me away from everyone else!
• Kids are great
• Everyone liked the food, too!
• We didn't serve the pinto bean cake, but my siblings liked it!
• My sister said it was like eating a spoonful of peanut butter (but in a good way)
• And my brother took much smaller bites and said it was surprisingly refreshing
• So I may be making it again someday!
• And my felines were all good and Nobu allowed the kids to pet him!
• It's been a good day
• Good: spent several hours outside
• Happy: took a walk with my sister

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• That was... all abs...
• 
  
• Other than exercising, it's been a relaxing day
• Dad had off and we spent the day reclining on opposite couches
• Mostly quiet, entirely calm
• The only thing better would have been a kitten!
• Speaking of kittens!
• Things that need to go to the attic are blocking the guest bedroom door
• So I've had kittens at night!
• Nox on my bed, Nobu in my papasan
• And!
• I woke to Nox at my feet!
• It's been a glorious day!
• Good: got through all that ab work
• Happy: it really has been a wonderfully calm day

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Foundation Program
• (again)
• lower abs Challenge
• 
  
• Super glad to know Foundation was much easier this time around!
• lower abs clicked at about day 23
• Glad it's done though; it definitely got boring in the end
• I'll be redoing a program next month, but probably adding the new yoga program as well
• It depends on June's challenge
• I fought with my bed today
• I won!
• New summer comforter is on!
• Mom and I are going to attempt to make a new bed cover in the coming days
• Wish us luck...
• Good: wandered outside to look at the flowers
• Happy: look at these beautiful clematis!

 

[Tileenah]

Congrats on fondation and lower abs!
And good luck on new bed cover!

 

[HellYeah]

Congratulations

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[Anek]

Congrats!!

 

[Whirly]

Congrats on the program and challenge!

 

[roman]

Congrats on foundation and lower abs!!

 

[JCU]

@Tileenah, @HellYeah, @Fremen, @Anek, @Whirly, @roman!

• Daily Exercise w EC
• Laundry is done and fabric has been bought
• Not a bad day!
• We're going to Canada tomorrow!
• Trying a new restaurant that has a great deal of gluten free, which is lovely
• My brother is definitely joining us, but his girlfriend and my sister may come, too
• That would be wonderful!
• Nobu has been enjoying the back room very much

• He's still small, but can take up so much room...
• Silly kitten decided to play with my hair last night
• Had me giggling away!
• Good: chores done
• Happy: Canada! maybe sister!

 

[Froud]

Yeah! Congratulations

And have a nice trip to Canada!

 

[TheLibrarian]

Congrats.
&
Enjoy the trip to Canada.

 

[BetaCorvi]

Double congrats! Have a nice trip!

 

[JCU]

• 
  @Froud, @TheLibrarian, @BetaCorvi
• Basics
• This month's routine:
• Daily Exercise w EC
• 30 Days of HIIT Program (again)
• Zen Program
• Epic Glutes Challenge
• Splits Exercises
• Redoing HIIT for the 3rd (?) time
• I was going to do something with my triceps, but I think the programs will help with that
• Canada was wonderful
• My sister rode with us, so we had a some great conversations
• The restaurant was a new try and we were all so pleased
• The majority of the menu was gluten free with no alternative
• (Including poutine and fried fish!!)
• We all ate well and very happily
• And there was a very good pup at our favorite store!
• On top of all of that, my brother can get me into the Black Veil Brides/Ville Valo concert!
• I like BVB, but I've followed VV since HIM!
• Barring catastrophe, I will be at that concert!!
• And!
• Look at this goof!

• I wonder if he's seen the kittens get attention like this and decided to try?
• Good & Happy: excellent day!

 

[Gandhalfit]

Belated Congratulations

 

[JCU]

• 
  @Gandhalfit!
• Basics
• Today has been incredibly relaxing
• I allowed myself to sleep in!
• (9:30! I'm almost back to a good schedule)
• Casper has been demanding more attention and it's lovely
• Such a soft kitty!
• (He has thicker fur than the kittens. Curious if that'll change as they get older.)
• Mama knows me so well
• She got me this and I squealed. Loudly.

• It's so cute!!
• Good: calm, quiet day
• Happy: Grogu!!

 

[NancyTree]

Congrats on foundation and lower abs!
Yay for the restaurant always nuce to have a good place to go to
Cool present

 

[JCU]

• 
  @NancyTree
• Daily Exercise w EC
• I strained something in my leg yesterday and everything hurts
• Didn't even try the yoga with it feeling like this
• Babying and stretching have been my day
• Otherwise, it's not been a bad day
• Casper cuddled until Nobu tried to join in
• Did not need that spat on my lap
• It's cooling off after a very warm week
• (High 20s with no rain)
• That means kittens want more attention!
• And just acting sillier

• We don't know what he was looking at, but he lunged and barely caught himself!
• And then I was very glad to be cross dominant because I was not moving
• For anything

• Can you blame me?
• Good: sushi for lunch
• Happy: had a necessary and very good nap

 

[JCU]

• Basics Yesterday and Today
• Minus splits stretching
• And only one set of burpees in HIIT
• My leg is much better, but I wasn't able to do those
• The kittens were kittening a lot today
• Nobu followed me to all sorts of places
• I didn't get cuddles, but I got his attention
• It's a win!
• Mama made scones and it took me half of one to realize they're gluten free
• My brother should be very happy!
• The first festival of the season is next weekend
• Lots of prep happening!
• Good: eating a salad instead of sweets
• Happy: summer plans are being made! Festivals! Waterfront attractions! Shakespeare in the Park!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• It's been a strange day, and I don't know why
• My timing has been off all day
• (Including lunch for breakfast and completely forgetting work schedules)
• It's not been a bad day, though!
• Especially because Nobu cuddled

• He stole my better hand. It was a bit difficult
• Have any of you read or seen Measure for Measure by Shakespeare?
• I will not be seeing Romeo & Juliet, so I'm curious how MfM will be
• Good: salad for lunch
• Happy: kitten followed me around again today!

 

[Gandhalfit]

I've read MfM but it was ages ago.. I remember enjoying it though

 

[JCU]

• Thank you, @Gandhalfit!
• Basics
• Considering how full I've been the last 2 days, I'm going to try eating lunch for breakfast more often
• I tend to crave salty and savory first thing, anyway
• I'm also eating less at supper when having a salad at lunchtime
• Sometimes change is fun!
• I've not done much today
• Cuddled some with Nobu
• Talked a bit with my brother
• Commiserated with my sister over this:

• Some people...
• Not a bad day!
• Good: fuller while eating less
• Happy: cherries!!

 

[Tileenah]

Some people will get offended by simply anything I gues...

 

[JCU]

• They really do, @Tileenah!
• Basics
• I'm craving sweets much less with this change to my eating!
• Want more caffeine, which does actually make sense, though is frustrating
• At least I prefer tea for caffeine
• Mom is helping me put a very simple bracelet together
• It should be done tomorrow morning!
• I've forgotten so much about simple crafting
• Thankfully my mom is quite good!
• Tyler tomorrow!

• This brat, Bees...
• He growled at Nobu when he jumped to my lap and then left himself!
• So I had neither!
• Harrumph
• Good: pleasantly full
• Happy: for being an unplanned project, this bracelet is turning out lovely!

 

[Gandhalfit]

Casper might be jealous. Cutie pie

 

[JCU]

Casper is a Grumpy Gus who would be happiest in a single animal home, @Gandhalfit. Jealous definitely fits! But he's a cuddle monster when he wants, and his affection can be endless. The kittens do seem to be growing on him!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• This morning I learned I'm excessively ticklish on my scalp
• Nobu taught me this by grabbing my head and attempting to groom me
• Those tiny claw pricks had me laughing
• And then Tyler set me right again
• The visit ended excellently!
• A patient brought in his kitten! 2 months old! I got to hold her!
• 
  
• Then I came home and Nobu wanted my hair again

• He fell asleep like this!
• My goofy kitten...
• My bracelet is done!

• I'm going to experiment with some things, but I love it!
• I'm getting used to the small bits too, which is great
• Good: making more difficult things for lunch
• Happy: all the kittens!

 

[Tileenah]

Congrats on the bracelet ! It looks really nice !

 

[Gandhalfit]

Nice looking piece

 

[Anek]

Nice job!

 

[JCU]

• Thank you, @Tileenah, @Gandhalfit, @Anek!
• Daily Exercise w EC
• I'm postponing everything but the daily exercise until Sunday
• Today was much busier than I expected getting everything together for the festival
• I Jenga'd that car so well!
• My seat is so hemmed in it's quiet funny
• Tomorrow should be fun!
• (Sincerely; the museum grounds are extensive and I have 6 hours to enjoy everything!)
• 6 am start, but I can sleep the hour drive
• Early night for this Bee
• Good: tomorrow morning is going to be a breeze
• Happy: I did everything I wanted tonight!
• (I'm ridiculously pleased with my Tetris skills!)

 

[aku-chan]

Nice job on the bracelet!

 

[JCU]

• Thank you, @aku-chan!
• Daily Exercise w EC
• I woke up 2 hours early...
• ...lifted heavy things
• ...walked 16,000 steps
• ...will gush about everything tomorrow
• Sleep well, Bees!

 

[CODawn]

Congratulations!

 

[Saffity]

Hope you had fun at the museum and I'm looking forward to the gushing.