Just Do It!

Play along with me!!

Here is how:
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember.
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory of you.

It's actually pretty funny to the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

ICE

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While in Vegas for an Education Conference- myself and a teacher from my school attended the show "ICE" at the Riviera. It was a great show of incredible strength, balance, acrobatics and beauty all on ice skates! We had great seats! The stage was unique in that there was the main stage and then a 4' strip of ice that went around the front part of the audience. We were sitting just on the outside of that strip-- so that when they would skate by- we could feel the cool breeze and occasionally get sprayed by ice.

The funny part of the show happened to be when one of the characters, who was already providing comic relief- as the maintenance man who kept getting into the show one way or another- had his uniform ripped from him and he was wearing the flashy outfits of the rest of the cast. He was SOOOO happy that he skated around the stage out onto the strip that goes into the audience and then he stopped. He stopped right in front of me, raised his eyebrow, and started flirting with me.... and then in true Vegas style began to dance for me, unbuttoning his shirt, showing me his shoulder...lol! Meanwhile, I was turning multiple shades of red and laughing along with the crowd. Thankfully- the cast got on his case, and he skated back to the main stage before he undressed any more... then throughout the show he made a point of waving to me... to the amusement of all.

I had a hunch something was going to happen because the guy who sat us- told us to enjoy the show about 3 times.... and before the show started I wondered why he was so attentive to us! Now I know, he knew we were in the "seats". Anyhow, it was a great show and I enjoyed it very much!

Us!

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Week 2: Day 1

Ok, so I have begun week two of the couch to 5K program. And it's not too bad.... I have to say that it's a great way to learn to run- since the podcast I listen to tells me when to walk and when to run, I don't have to think about it too much.

I sure hope that my ankle continues to get better, and that the doctor has figured out what is wrong with it, and that I won't have to stop training....

I just got home from spending a few days with mom. It was great to spend time with her and Jared. We had a great time- went to see a movie, went swimming and played a few games. Thanks mom for a great time! :)

Day One

today is day one of my couch to 5K program. I found a great podcast which tells me when to run and when to walk and will gradually build to straight running! Scary to think about... and kind of cool! I also signed up for a 2 mile run on Labor Day and Jared said he would join me, and then he told Clayton and now he's going to join us too! :) Go TEAM OSBORN! :) Yay us!! :)

Anyhow, that's my news for the day. I did go and buy some good running shoes yesterday- the people at the running shop were nice, and a little suprised that I was running, but that's ok, they can be, cause I still am! :)

I hope that my ankle stops hurting, it actually feels the best when I am running, and not so great when I am relaxed, weird, huh?

I am down 14.5 pounds.... keep hoping that I can reach the 15 pound mark, but it seems to run away when I get close! I go up and down a pound daily it seems.... I know it has to do with water retention sometimes... other times I think it's just my body being fickle!

I helped.... but surely didn't do this on my own! :)

But I have been working out daily and have lost 14 pounds so far, which is good for me. I am now able to jog over a mile without dieing... which is amazing. I am working hard at making a lifestyle change- eating right and working out. Actually, I am beginning to look forward to my daily routine. It's nice to get outside when it's so nice and cool in the mornings. Even with the humidity it's still been nice at 5:30am! :)

I found a great website to track my calories, exercise, and any other goal I could ever think of- check them out: www.sparkpeople.com and come and check out my sparkpeople page: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=VFRAZIER73