Purely Presidential

Today is a wonderful holiday to celebrate our wonderful Presidents.  It got me to thinking this morning about something I thought I had completely blocked from my memory...

The Presidential Physical Fitness Test! 

Do any of you remember having to take this when you were in elementary school?  I remember dreading it...and I guess it's because I knew I probably wasn't in the shape I needed to be in even then.  But alas I did pass and I have a certificate somewhere to show it. 

So me and my nerdy self this morning went online to see what was going on in the Presidential World of Physical Fitness and LOW AND BEHOLD I found an "Adult" part to the test!  I mean seriously!  For those of you who do not believe me take a look here:
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/challenge/active/index.shtml

Anyway...I thought it was good to think about as I headed for the gym!

HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY! I think a good way to spend this day is at the gym.  I spent 25 minutes on the treadmill and I am going back for more!

Tuesday

Weight gain happens! Fortunately mine isn't because I had someone bring me lasagna by mistake!  HA!  I was up 2 pounds today.  Which in the grand scheme of things isn't the worst thing ever! 

BUT I have a plan to tackle it...a BLITZ to Mardi Gras!  I am going to see how much weight I can loose between now and next Friday.  I know that I must get back into my routine of working out and this is my plan to get me started! 

I hope you all are having a great week! Just have to stay motivated!

The B-I-B-L-E!

So I have been meaning to write about this and since I didn't update you all on the weight stuff last week.  After Church today I thought I should share with you how this is going. 

I started my reading on the cruise.  I have already made a few observations..the biggest of which is I know where southern people get the whole idea of "Who is his/her Mom and Dad?" That is a big part of the Bible.  Who everyone belongs to.  So once I tackled that I am running into things like...Lots daughters got him drunk and "laid" with him.  Really?! No one forewarned me that the Bible is a big 'ole SOAP OPERA!! There are some really juicy bits.  I finally made it out of Genesis and in Exodus where the plagues are coming in Egypt.

In the last week I have really dedicated myself to reading during my free time.  So I am keeping Bibles everywhere with me-1 at work, 1 in the car, 1 at home and who knows where else. As I work through this item on my list, I will keep you informed of the parts I struggle with, find totally interesting and especially the parts I think you would relate to!

Today in Church the gentleman speaking (our preacher is over in India on a mission trip) spoke about the commitment we make to God.  How "Maybe" isn't an appropriate answer.  That when Jesus called on the disciples from the shore of Galilee that they didn't say "Let me talk it over with my Dad" or "Give me a day or two to think about it." They simply threw down their nets and followed him.  It reinforced my desire to read. So I will pass it along to you. We have become a society skilled in the art form of telling "Maybe" to someone.  Rememnber what your commitments are and recommit yourself!

Tired Tuesday

It has been a rough week, but a productive one.  Since last Tuesday I am down 3 MORE POUNDS! I am def on the right track to hit my goal this year! I am so ready to get started back at the gym.  For those who don't know I have a personal trainer who somehow puts up with me every week.  SHE IS FAB!!!

Mom came up on Friday and we painted my new office and my assistant's office.  We were worn out but we got it all done in one night.  Saturday we touched up the paint and then went to hit a bucket of balls at the driving range.  I gear up for ONE golf tourny every year and I would only do that for my Gray Headed Dad!  Needless to say...I need to start working now to be ready by summer. 

I had a lot to get done at work yesterday, but yesterday morning I found out that a good friend, mentor, and amazing woman passed away.  When things like this happen it puts the rest of your life in perspective...the silly relationship drama that you feel is the most important thing becomes nothing.  Mrs. Angeline Pinckard helped bring the Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) to the state of Alabama.  Through this program alone she changed many students with disabilities lives as well as the college students working at YLF.  I am one of those college students that she touched.  She is one of those people you just "click" with.  I will be travelling to Troy tomorrow to support her family and pay my respects.  She will be missed...there will never be another like her.