November 14, 2008
Dana at Random
Today, I’m over at the Imperfect Parent dishing about cooking. Or not cooking. Whichever you prefer. I would be thrilled to read your thoughts on the subject.
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I’ve got a lot on my mind these days. Often my thoughts are a jumbled mess and I struggle with getting it all down on the blog coherently. So much has been happening Chez la Dana Files.
First, I have a list of to-do’s as long as Santa’s naughty list. Most important is getting the house clean and organized so that I can start decorating for the holidays. I’m not really doing Thanksgiving decor this year. Truthfully, I feel like I should just drag out the Christmas stuff because if I don’t start now I won’t want to do it later. It will be a crying shame if the tree doesn’t make it to it’s rightful spot in our living room.
Second, I have some writing deadlines to take care of including a few product reviews over at Dana Reviews. I’m feeling a little pressed for time lately. I don’t know where I got the notion that I have to do everything all at once. It makes for a stressful day. I have this nagging feeling (all the time) that I’m forgetting something, but I can’t for the life of me recall what it is.
Another thing I worry about is Christmas shopping. I’m a procrastinator by nature. I hate that about myself. I wait until the last minute and then I just can’t figure out why my head is throbbing and steam is coming from my ears. Gee, I wonder why?
Doug and I have decided not to get each other anything because we’d like to buy a new flat screen television and they aren’t cheap. Dawson is only getting the one big present this year.
I’m stumped as for what to give my other family members (parents, siblings, in-laws). With the economy as it stands, we may need to be more frugal this year. Who knows what other disasters could strike. I’m knocking on wood that nothing awful happens any time soon ever.
Enough Christmas talk. I’m changing the subject.
Did I tell you how pissed off I am at ABC? I’m very mad. Every freakin’ show I like they cancel. They got rid of October Road (I LOVED THAT SHOW), they cancelled Women’s Murder Club (I really loved that one, too, because I’m a huge James Patterson fan), and they axed Men In Trees (another show I fell in love with). Then I heard an awful, horrible rumor they are thinking of ditching Pushing Daisies. WTF ABC? Have you gone mad? Stop screwing with me. I want my shows back.
Don’t get me wrong. I still love Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice and Brothers & Sisters, but I’m starting to get a little bored with the plot lines. I blame the writers strike. I’ve lost interest because I’d been without my faves for so long. I know the writers deserve to be compensated for their brilliant work, but for as long as that thing dragged on, they need to understand that I’m just not into their stuff like I once was.
If it isn’t enough that ABC is driving me batty, imagine my shock when the writers of Ghost Whisperer (a show on CBS) killed Jim. I’m so mad I could spit. Oh, how I cried last Friday and tonight when the plot was unfolding. I’m still sobbing.
On another tangent, I’ve had a fitness epiphany. For the past year I’ve been working out 3-5 days a week (save for the occasional hectic week here and there when I didn’t make it to the gym) for about 45 minutes a session. Typically, I do 35 minutes of cardio and 10 minutes of stretching mixed with yoga moves. My favorite machine is the elliptical and I usually rotate between the three different types of ellipticals at the Y, which is how I lost those first 17 pounds.
Last Tuesday I met with a personal trainer (named Dana) and she basically told me I needed to revamp my workout for maximum weight loss and overall health. Here’s a breakdown of her plan: For two weeks I will do 1 hour of cardio 5 days a week. The cardio will consist of 30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes on the bike, both on the Intervals setting. I started this routine that very day and let me tell you, it wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. It wasn’t easy either.
The Intervals setting allows the machine to fluctuate the resistance and incline (on the elliptical) and after 5 minutes I began to sweat profusely (gross, I know). But the good news? I dropped five pounds already this week.
Now I’m sure this is probably water weight, but already my pants fit better and I’ve got loads of energy. This is probably why I’ve had the urge to clean the house from top to bottom. If only Dawson would occupy himself for a few hours. Imagine what I could get done!
Okay, I realize this post is a complete mess. It’s like Dana on crack or something. I apologize.
Tomorrow Dawson and I will be attending a birthday party for my friend’s son. It’s at the children’s museum and Dawson is very excited. I’ll have tons of photos to post on Flickr for sure.
There you have it. Random bloggy goodness a la Dana.
Tomorrow’s post will be better. I promise. I’ve got something very important to share with all of you!
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November 14th, 2008 at 9:34 PM, Dana Says:
No. I’m not pregnant. Just thought I’d add that little tid bit of info so that you all aren’t dying of curiosity.
November 14th, 2008 at 10:53 PM, Headless Mom Says:
Hey-good for you on the 5 lbs. Switching it up usually does the trick. Now if I could just convince myself of that…
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November 15th, 2008 at 10:09 AM, Mrs. Wilson Says:
That’s so awesome that you’re so motivated. Congrats on the 5 more lbs! I really have to start doing SOMETHING. I’m getting jello-ier and jello-ier as we speak.
So I’ve been curious, how do you pronounce your name? I’ve seen it both ways. Is it DAY-NA, or DAN-NA?
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November 15th, 2008 at 1:53 PM, Dana Says:
HM, it’s working well thus far! I’m sticking with it.
Mrs. W, it’s DAY-na. Like Dana Carvey or Dana Delaney.