"By means of the small things, I lost the important things." Utada Hikaru - Dareka no Negai ga Kanau koro (When someone's wish comes true)

I am really struggling with running. I just don't want to be at it these days. I ran on Monday, but since then I feel like total crap. The way I usually am when I get the flu. I seem to only get full body pain. Then yesterday I was so worried about getting enough fruits and vegetables I really didn't eat many carbs. I felt so sluggish and gross. Not good. Never again.

Today I'm going straight from my work meeting to around the bay. Chances are I won't get any exercise there either, let alone eat very well. Though I plan to be more conscious. I ate cookies like crazy last year, mind you they were home made. But I'm just accounting for the annual toutans we always have.

I can't wait to get back to school with the gyms open to me. Then I'll really start my training. Gotta be able to run ten miles before next July!

Even though I seriously question it often, I will keep plugging away in hopes that I'll catch the bug without hurting my body too much. I really need new sneakers, cheaper than new knees.

Will work on calming her nerves,

A.J. Ryan

"The canvas is all yours." Utada Hikaru -Colors-

Distance: approx. 12.5-16 km (Stupid google maps)
Time: around an hour

I went cycling today, and it was nice. The little town I went to made me think of where I like to go in the summer. I'm really going to miss that this year, but at least I have this spot to visit.

I tried Oatmeal today for the first time ever. It wasn't so bad either. I'm really into cooking and baking lately. I made muffins today too.
Here's my Oatmeal recipe:
1 part (1/3 cup) rolled oats (Quick)
2 parts (2/3 cup) unsweetened apple juice

put on medium heat for about five minutes.
Add ground flax seed 1/2 tsp
and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
stir in and eat.
Very tasty, and credit goes to the Oprah site. Some chef had it on her show the other day.

Anyway, other than that I don't really know what to say.

Hoping to not be too achy tomorrow,

A.J. Ryan

Everyday Simplicity

"Don’t read deeply into things, just enjoy the art of life" -Utada Hikaru- Celebrate-

Distance: 1.16m
time: 25 min

To start:
This is the best thing I've read in a while and it completely sums up the Kanji learning problem. It's from www.kanjisite.com
"Aargh! Panic! *slap!* Calm down. It's not that hard. Just breathe deeply and you'll be fine. Follow me..."

So today I jumped on the treadmill despite the sticky nasty humid air we have. Watched transformers again. I can seriously say that my favorite part is when they transform Autobot city when the Decepticons invade. The complete harmony of the animation/motion, the music and the action just moves me to the core. Such genius for a movie, truly before its time.

I'm giving Lycoris Radiata a rest for a bit and I've picked up Impulse again. I'm working out the details of Chapter three of my third draft. I'm trying to make the plot driven by actions rather than invisible will. The first draft was just getting down on paper all the things that were sitting in my head for over six years. Now I have to make it good and plausible.

I can't wait to get back to school. It helps me schedule my life so much. I'll also have the gym at my disposal. At that time I hope to really start training for the Tele-10

Wondering if a speedometer on the bicycle would be a good investment,

A.J. Ryan