I treated myself to a laptop this week and they offered VISTA as the operating system. The color is great, the computer is great, but there are some flaws. Vista is not currently compatible with IM. There is an IM process being developed for Vista but no release date as of yet.
Also, I have remote access to computer at work, but I can't download the information because it's not compatible.
Imani suggested that I get XP until the get the bugs out of Vista, but I couldn't wait to have cutting edge technology. (bad Nettie)
I worked this weekend, but I plan to spend some time seeing what this thing can do. That's all for now. Regards
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
More drabbles from a Y rat
I am still going strong on the exercise front. This week I added something new, water aerobics and it's great. (so far I've lost 10 lbs.- 50 more to go)
Now, I can't swim well, but you don't really need to because we're in water that is not more than neck high. The only danger I'm in is if I fall off my noodle!
A noodle, for those of you not in the know, is a foam cylindrically shaped-er noodle. If you wrap it under your arms or ride it like a bike, it keeps you afloat.
We had bicycle races across the pool sometimes using hands and feet; sometimes just using feet. I got a real workout. I began to feel like I could swim until I forgot and actually tried to. Splash! Imagination met reality as I fell off my noodle.
The 55 minute session followed by a shower and 10 minutes in the sauna left me feeling as pampered as if I went to an expensive spa. The YMCA, who knew?
Now, I can't swim well, but you don't really need to because we're in water that is not more than neck high. The only danger I'm in is if I fall off my noodle!
A noodle, for those of you not in the know, is a foam cylindrically shaped-er noodle. If you wrap it under your arms or ride it like a bike, it keeps you afloat.
We had bicycle races across the pool sometimes using hands and feet; sometimes just using feet. I got a real workout. I began to feel like I could swim until I forgot and actually tried to. Splash! Imagination met reality as I fell off my noodle.
The 55 minute session followed by a shower and 10 minutes in the sauna left me feeling as pampered as if I went to an expensive spa. The YMCA, who knew?
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
The Wisdom of Menopause
I don't know why, but this week is very hard to get thru. I figured that I was tired driving all the way to VA and back for the funeral so I rested last weekend. I don't have an excuse and I'm exhausted.
Maybe it's because I'm a woman of a certain age and we need extra care and rest to replenish what we lose as we age.
I saw a great series on PBS this weekend about it called The Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Christiane Northrup. The series was a wonderful blend of modern medicine and holistic remedies. She has a website. Google it!
I learned for example that originally HRT medication was provided for all women once they became perimenopausal as a preventer of heart attack. Every women, regardless of her symptoms, was given the same dosage.
We now know that one woman may only need medicine for hot flashes while another woman may only require something to ease vaginal dryness.
I also learned why it's been so difficult to rid myself of the extra weight I put on due to middle-age spread. Ladies, all I can say is that stress is a killer!
I urge each and everyone of you to take care of yourself. For example, sleep is the only natural reliever of stress. Each woman needs 8 hours or more. How many of us get that when we are in our child rearing years?
Dr. Northrup stated that the information contained in her book should carry a young woman into menopause without fear.
Another expert on the subject is Dr. Susan Lark who also has a website chock full of information. You may opt to subscribe to either or both. The information is consistent for both.
I'm putting it out there, ladies, do the research and grow. I'm going to clean out my 2nd chakra!
Maybe it's because I'm a woman of a certain age and we need extra care and rest to replenish what we lose as we age.
I saw a great series on PBS this weekend about it called The Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Christiane Northrup. The series was a wonderful blend of modern medicine and holistic remedies. She has a website. Google it!
I learned for example that originally HRT medication was provided for all women once they became perimenopausal as a preventer of heart attack. Every women, regardless of her symptoms, was given the same dosage.
We now know that one woman may only need medicine for hot flashes while another woman may only require something to ease vaginal dryness.
I also learned why it's been so difficult to rid myself of the extra weight I put on due to middle-age spread. Ladies, all I can say is that stress is a killer!
I urge each and everyone of you to take care of yourself. For example, sleep is the only natural reliever of stress. Each woman needs 8 hours or more. How many of us get that when we are in our child rearing years?
Dr. Northrup stated that the information contained in her book should carry a young woman into menopause without fear.
Another expert on the subject is Dr. Susan Lark who also has a website chock full of information. You may opt to subscribe to either or both. The information is consistent for both.
I'm putting it out there, ladies, do the research and grow. I'm going to clean out my 2nd chakra!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
What has come before.... and now
All right. Remember that I said no resolutions for this year and that I was going to embrace life? Well, I did.
Last December, I finished the United Way internship. I made wonderful friends and went back to my regular 9-5.
I joined the YMCA, hired a personal trainer, began dating, fell in love, and started studying for my certfied financial planner credentials (CFP).
As of this writing I am down 10 pounds and hope to be another 10 by months end.
I am actually getting definition on my biceps and triceps and can do 200 crunches per set. Not bad for a woman who could barely do 21 crunches 2 months ago.
Embracing life is fun!!!!!!!!
Last December, I finished the United Way internship. I made wonderful friends and went back to my regular 9-5.
I joined the YMCA, hired a personal trainer, began dating, fell in love, and started studying for my certfied financial planner credentials (CFP).
As of this writing I am down 10 pounds and hope to be another 10 by months end.
I am actually getting definition on my biceps and triceps and can do 200 crunches per set. Not bad for a woman who could barely do 21 crunches 2 months ago.
Embracing life is fun!!!!!!!!
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