Christmas Eve...

A story to share, from Richard Paul Evans, the writer of The Christmas Box:

http://www.richardpaulevans.com/christmas-piano/

Follow Up Tuesday...

How'd I do?

I'm working on Wings to Fly, making it better.

I've done some good reading as well.

I also did a much of other little stuff.

A good day.

Carpe Diem...

What needs to be done?

Tarnished Knight Final Edit is done and in.

Wings to Fly is on the table.

Reading. I accept it's part of my writing. Part of the job.

Thank Goodness It's Sunday... 238...

~ Good friends.

~ Cooler weather... it almost feels like winter, as much as it ever feels like winter here.

~ Christmas socks! Fun.

~ Supportive team members.

~ The right to choose.

My Heroes... Joseph Hewes

Joseph Hewes was educated in business and apprenticed as a merchant. His father gave him a little capital. Adding his own and his good reputation, he flourished by the time he was 30. One of the quieter members of Congress, he nevertheless supported the patriots. Unfortunately, he wasn't hardy and passed away at the age of 50.

He wasn't bold like John Adams or well-spoken like Thomas Jefferson or famous like Benjamin Franklin. Joseph Hewes served as I think those who serve in Congress ought but rarely do. He was mindful of his duty and did what he could to help a new nation takes its first steps.

His honor spoke for him. I want to be like that. I'm learning.

Food Follow Up...

What food did I celebrate this week?

Coconut Shrimp and Sweet and Sour Chicken

Pumpkin cake in a mug

Spaghetti, hamburger cooked up in a pan, add sauce and spaghetti. Fast and yummy.

Lunch with friends.

Hebrew National hot dogs and salt and vinegar Pringles.

Pizza and chocolate cake.

My favorite eatery was sold out of my favorite croissants, so I splurged on a Napoleon.

Life is delicious.

Week 182 of REAL...

REAL - Reduce stress Exercise Adequate sleep Lower caloric intake

What Navy SEALs are required to do to make it into BUD/S:

http://navyseal.s5.com/requirements.html

http://military-fitness.military.com/2013/01/the-spartan-300-workout-and-new-variations.html?ESRC=sm_fit.nl

RIght up front: Never in a million years could I do what is required. However, I needed to start somewhere. Considering how fit the SEALs are, I figured it was a good place to start. So my SEAL puppy reps (SEALp) consist of girls' pushups, crunches, and flutter kicks, a SEAL training basic. I started with doing one of each. 

PT ~ Physical therapy using 2-lb and 1-lb weights, alternating days.

UB ~ Upper body exercises

I'm starting low, at 10, to restart my workouts, with no weights yet.

12: 1-1/2 mile walk. PT. UB.

13: 2-mile walk. PT.

14: Rest.

15: 1-1/2 mile walk. PT.

16: 1/2 mile walk. PT.

17: 1-1/2 mile walk. PT.

18: 1/2 mile walk. PT.

The first picture was taken in February 2012. The second picture was taken in June 2012. Inspiration, at least to me: