Thirsty Thursday

helloliv

@untouchablets: Thank you!

@cu97tiger: Two weeks! Woo! I'm impressed with all your racing. I don't want to run my first 5k back until I can consistently run them under 30 minutes. It's hard going backward from before I got sick - I used to do 5ks in 21 minutes! 

@minskat30: I'm glad to be back! I lurked a lot, but I wasn't able to log in and I didn't want to make a new account. I will definitely join in on the Monday fitness posts! I'll be sure to let people know if I start up my blog. I'm torn only because I feel like I'm not some elite athlete who is running marathons or whatever, and that's what most of the successful ones seem to be.

wink0erin

@helloliv NUDEZ. Ok, no... Actually it was just pics of me hiking/climbing. But where I have one leg (and mentioned it in the title of the post) It blew up. Posted before lunch, had a couple messages, came back from lunch to realize it went to the front page. Lots of people had good questions like what kind of leg I have or how I manage to climb with it. I just started getting into climbing a few months ago so I'm terrible at it and need practice but hopefully next year I can climb some of the cliffs near my home.

minskat30

@helloliv - Screw that!  You don't need to be a elite athlete for a fitness blog.  Some of the most inspirational fitness blogs I've read have been every day people just trying to find a balance to being healthy and having a full-time life outside of the gym.  Not that being an elite athlete is easy but if that is all you HAVE to do all day, it isn't as hard as balancing job(s) with fitness and life.  I've always told H that if we won the lottery I'd be a fitness nut but, until then, he gets the fitness version of me that works a full-time job and still cooks for his ass.  Smart man doesn't complain.  

helloliv

@wink0erin: That totally makes sense! I think it's awesome that you're able to climb and can see why it would be so interesting to people. It must be nice to get those emails (minus the skeevy ones from guys haha)!

helloliv

@minskat30: I know you're right. I could be doing so much more with fitness if I didn't have to work, too, so probably some of what would be good about a blog is showing how to fit things in and having that balance. I'm seriously considering it.

buddysmom80

@helloliv I'm so glad you're back!!!!!! I love those canisters!

 

labro

@helloliv I love the canisters!!! Also, 100% agree with everything @minskat30 said about your blog. I think you should go for it!

speakeasy14

labro said:

@helloliv I love the canisters!!! Also, 100% agree with everything @minskat30 said about your blog. I think you should go for it!

I third this!

Swazzle

@helloliv - Those canisters are awesome! I agree with PPs. As a non-athlete, I'd rather read a blog written by someone like me rather than someone who's like a professional and all. It's so much easier to relate! 

helloliv

Thanks for all the positive feedback, ladies! I totally just bought the domain name I was thinking of for the grand total of $2.99.

Peaseblossom55

@helloliv yay Hi!!!! All TTC related, possibly related to high prolactin levels. 

Swazzle

So today is National Cat Day and Uber will deliver a kitten to your office for $30 for 15 minutes of playtime/snugs. The cats are all up for adoption. 

I WANT TO DO IT SO BADLY. 

According to my Uber app, I could have a kitten delivered in 5 minutes. 

I want soooooooooooooooooo badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

AlPacina

@untouchablets - You should sneak a picture or two of the puppy so we can see it!

@jenna8984 - I am DYING to see Louis CK live. You are so lucky! That sounds like an amazing show.

@TwoDimes - Awww! Happy birthday Indy!

@helloliv - Those canisters look incredible. I want them, haha. Also, could you do a slight intro for those of us that don't know you? I mean, I've been regularly posting here for over a year now and have no idea who you are.

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Yesterday I bought a sympathy card for my SIL whose brother died, and a birthday card for my sister. I wrote in both of them and then put them in the mailbox slot at the same time. All of yesterday I couldn't convince myself that I DEFINITELY wrote the right addresses on the right envelopes, and then all night I dreamed about them getting all confused about why I sent my sad SIL a birthday card and my sister a sympathy card.

But, that is LITERALLY the most exciting thing about yesterday in my life. No drinking planned for today, but I do plan to carve a pumpkin and make catfish for dinner. Hopefully we will watch Wild.

jenna8984

@swazzle um less talk, more kittens. Why is it not already on its way to you?!

Swazzle

@jenna8984 - I'm afraid of getting in trouble. I mean, I've seen people bring their little froofroo dogs into the office for a few minutes so I don't see why I can't have a kitten. It's from 11-3 and the higher ups usually head out early in the afternoon so I might try to order a kitten around 2:30-2:45. 

helloliv

@alpacina: That makes me sad, haha. I was formerly livleighton, until @goldenpenguin attached my full IRL name to it in a comment and the only way to stop it showing up in Google searches was to delete my full account! I've been here since around 2009, when I was living with a previous long-term boyfriend. I predate most of the people who are now on this board, and I used to be mod. 

I'm 31. I've been in a relationship for over a year, though there have been some challenges lately so we'll see what happens. I had brain surgery in April and am still recovering from that. I run a state program in animal welfare. I have a dog and a cat, and had a hedgehog until he passed in April. I have lots of tattoos. Hobbies include DIY, running, cooking, reading, writing, gardening/homesteading and homebrewing. I'm happy to answer any questions!

speakeasy14

@helloliv didn't know about the surgery, but glad you're doing well! I keep trying to find you on etsy cause I need heat pads!

wink0erin

@helloliv I kind of thought you were the person I was thinking about! I posted 2011-2012 pretty regularly and then took a hiatus, recently retuned. Welcome back! I hope recovery from the surgery is going well.

helloliv

@speakeasy14 - My shop isn't active right now since I can't handle the volume of orders during recovery. But if you let me know what you'd like I'm happy to work with you!

@wink0erin - I remember you

MissKittyDanger

Swazzle said:

So today is National Cat Day and Uber will deliver a kitten to your office for $30 for 15 minutes of playtime/snugs. The cats are all up for adoption. 

I WANT TO DO IT SO BADLY. 

According to my Uber app, I could have a kitten delivered in 5 minutes. 

I want soooooooooooooooooo badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

DO IT!! You can also smush Angel I basically lie on him all the time He also lies behind me like a pillow and eats my hair but that's love

lavenderfields13

I'm busy at the office today but just wanted to say hello! I haven't been able to check out the thread from yesterday. Tomorrow is month end close so I have to get shit done. Although we're having a Halloween party right now.

@labro @jenna8984 I don't eat expensive beef - I'd rather eat steak tips than filet but I cringe when people order something over medium as well. My H is an offender  I like medium rare

@jenna8984 Not sure if my H is staying home from work on Sat now so if he is I don't think I'll make the GTG since I don't get to see him much

@helloliv glad you're doing well!

lavenderfields13

@swazzle OMG I want to play with a kitten 

cu97tiger

@helloliv - I 32nd the idea of you having a fitness blog. You could always have 'guest bloggers' who can talk about challenges or successes that are different than your personal ones. (i.e. people with kids who have to 'fit in' runs, those who are super slow runners (like me) and the challenges/trials of that, etc).

I haven't run a sub-30 5k in probably 12 years. I'm so jealous of that speed. I don't know that I'll ever get down to regular sub 11's again, but I'm going to try!

Peaseblossom55

Swazzle said:

So today is National Cat Day and Uber will deliver a kitten to your office for $30 for 15 minutes of playtime/snugs. The cats are all up for adoption. 

I WANT TO DO IT SO BADLY. 

According to my Uber app, I could have a kitten delivered in 5 minutes. 

I want soooooooooooooooooo badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Ahh I would love that! The problem is any kitten I snuggled with would be coming home.

labro

Peaseblossom55 said:

Swazzle said:

So today is National Cat Day and Uber will deliver a kitten to your office for $30 for 15 minutes of playtime/snugs. The cats are all up for adoption. 

I WANT TO DO IT SO BADLY. 

According to my Uber app, I could have a kitten delivered in 5 minutes. 

I want soooooooooooooooooo badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Ahh I would love that! The problem is any kitten I snuggled with would be coming home.

labro

lavenderfields13 said:

@labro @jenna8984 I don't eat expensive beef - I'd rather eat steak tips than filet but I cringe when people order something over medium as well. My H is an offender  I like medium rare

Omg, you need to divorce him like right now. NOT OK! Just kidding....kind but not really but kind of.

Your H needs to learn what he's missing out on!!!

beanbot2002

cu97tiger said:

@swazzle - Holy crap, your post reminded me that @beanbot2002 is getting married NEXT WEEKEND! AHHHHH.

@speakeasy14 - I fall asleep like that on my dog(s) all the time. How cute! Also, our basement floods when it rains heavy (we had about an inch last night). Luckily it's in an area that there is nothing directly on the floor, but it's still a PITA.

@jenna8984 - Have you ever used HotelTonight? It's an app and you look on it the day you want to get a hotel room, and there are super discounted rates. It's probably worth a try for next weekend!

Last night DH made dinner (HC enchiladas. YUM), and I did a bunch of random stuff around the house. I bought tickets to the Nutcracker for my niece and I. We went last year and she LOVED it. I also got tickets to a tea party afterwards with Clara and 'some of her friends.' It's crazy what we'll do for kids!! 

I had a 1/2 glass of wine last night so probably nothing tonight. I need to run a couple miles tomorrow morning and then 10 miles on Saturday morning. Saturday night I'll be drinking on my porch though!

I'm gonna shit my pants!

helloliv

cu97tiger said:

@helloliv - I 32nd the idea of you having a fitness blog. You could always have 'guest bloggers' who can talk about challenges or successes that are different than your personal ones. (i.e. people with kids who have to 'fit in' runs, those who are super slow runners (like me) and the challenges/trials of that, etc).

I haven't run a sub-30 5k in probably 12 years. I'm so jealous of that speed. I don't know that I'll ever get down to regular sub 11's again, but I'm going to try!

I love that idea! I think that I've been looking at this in the wrong way. The blogs I read are the ones that made me feel like I wasn't "good" enough to write a blog like this because they're all super fast and training for marathons and Iron Mans (what is the plural of Iron Man??), but that's exactly why there is probably a niche for that sort of blog. I'd like to be able to talk about the significant challenges of getting back into shape post-Cushing's and major surgery, too. I love the idea of contributors who can talk about other aspects of running that I can't. 

It's so funny to me that you're jealous of my 5k times -- I'm envious of your CF badassery and your ability to run long distances!!

AlPacina

@helloliv - You and I sounds like incredibly similar people. Other than I've never actually had a pet hedgehog. I've just dreamed of one. My BF and I homebrew too! My dad just gave us an enormous bag full of fresh and frozen hops that he grew. We're getting really excited to do some dry hopping! Do you have any specialty recipes?

KeptInStitches

@speakeasy14, oh no! I hope you can get the foundation patched easily.

@cu97tiger, I like the wedges and the flats.

@twodimes, happy birthday, Indy!

@helloliv, I hope you feel better and I love your canisters!

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So yesterday was freaking windy up here, which lead to feelings of freaking cold (not actual freaking cold). I decided not to shiver again. After church I busted out the yarn and needles:

Definitely cuts down the wind!