Comments on: Run With Me & Goals for November

By: Sleeping Beauty « The Great Balancing Act

Sleeping Beauty « The Great Balancing Act — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:03:38 +0000

[...] may remember that one of my November Goals was to get more sleep. I wrote: This is an ongoing issue that I think is more than just scheduling [...]

By: Out of Hibernation « The Great Balancing Act

Out of Hibernation « The Great Balancing Act — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:26:09 +0000

[...] a week on the treadmill, I had absolutely no expectations for today’s run. I didn’t get to take my favourite trail as parts of it are still snow covered. Instead, I took the more populated road to downtown along [...]

By: Monthly Goal Check-In « The Great Balancing Act

Monthly Goal Check-In « The Great Balancing Act — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:06:00 +0000

[...] also have a couple more updates. Remember one of my monthly goals in November was to get more sleep? I wrote “This is an ongoing issue that I think is more than just scheduling and bad time [...]

By: Cold Run, Hot Soup « The Great Balancing Act

Cold Run, Hot Soup « The Great Balancing Act — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:21:57 +0000

[...] ended up doing 4.3 miles in 40 minutes along my favourite trail. It was a good time, I tried to pick my pace up a bit, and hit 179 bpm during my sprint to the end [...]

By: Lara (Thinspired)

Lara (Thinspired) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:11:05 +0000

First, congrats on your double-digit run! What beautiful scenery to have for it.
Second, I didn’t realize you were quitting your job! I’ll read up on the backstory, but I hope it’s a good thing! :)
Third, I am definitely with you on spending less at the grocery store. We are getting completely out of control! Need to balance the budget ;)

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:10:29 +0000

Tina, I lost my Papa two years ago, and even though I feel like I got to spend a lot of time with him, it still made me realize that my time with my other grandparents is very limited. Now I just need to put that into action. Your advice isn’t arrogant at all, but very true!!!

By: Eating with Purpose « The Great Balancing Act

Eating with Purpose « The Great Balancing Act — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:48:44 +0000

[...] with Purpose Posted on November 2, 2009 by Susan Loved hearing all your goals for November!! I was already successful with one of my goals last night and slept for 8 hours. That’s two [...]

By: myfirsttime

myfirsttime — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:40:36 +0000

I just found your blog and I love it! I love the idea of doing monthly goals – so many of your goals are like mine. I am going to be a regular visitor from now on!

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:11:28 +0000

I (would) have almost all the same goals you named for November!
I have issues with sugar-coating too, but I am way too scared I’ll hurt someone’s feelings if I’m too honest (though, other people seem to worry less about that when it comes to dealing with me…)
Grocery shopping has been an expense-issue here too, but hey, we’re foodies for a reason, right?
And I also have to start playing guitar again (I’ve been better with the piano though :P)… but I should really be ashamed, cause this summer I bought a brand new acoustic Fender! And I haven’t touched it yet!

I’ll think about some more goals, but I wish you luck with yours!

xxx

P.S. I’m sure you will anyway, but I wanted to ask you to please, please make it a priority to visit your grandparents. I lost my grandmother (the only grandparent I’ve ever really had) almost 2 years ago, and though I know I shouldn’t regret, I still wish I had spent more time with her (even though she lived on the other side of the continent). Anyway, I don’t mean this as a presumptious or arrogant piece of advice but as a well-meant request, from someone who wasn’t on time.

By: Angharad (Eating for England)

Angharad (Eating for England) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:11:01 +0000

Hey! I just got all caught up with you! Congrats (wrong word?) on quitting your job. Here’s to new futures full of who-knows-what. And yay for your November goals! I have seriously let myself go the last 4 weeks so my goal for the next four is to get back into regular cardio exercise, ditch the “treats” that are not making me feel good, and establish some sort of goals with working out – I’m at such a loss without a training plan!
Annnnd p.s. your running trail looks amazing!

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:17:02 +0000

No need to worry Ellie, I definitely do NOT run in the dark! :D (besides being being dangerous, it gets freakin’ cold when the sun goes down! :P )

By: ellie

ellie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:21 +0000

hit submit to soon!

goals…LOVE the ones you set for the coming month. Being social and taking up music again is on my November list. My mom is bringing my harp over soon. Yay!

By: ellie

ellie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:04:17 +0000

Gorgeous trail! :D I was so psyched to see your tweet that you took pics…thanks for sharing! (do you run in the dark?..*worries* )

Love the sound of that breakfast cookie- s’moreffernutter? Lol. I just got some chocolate whey powder so am playing around…every powder seems to require different amounts of mix-ins!

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:46:19 +0000

Haha Jenn, Tidal Bore = huge bore indeed! They’re actually opening the causeway gates in hopes to somewhat restore that river. I think if I move from Fredericton, the SJ River is what I’ll miss the most..

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:27 +0000

Seth, I’ll go into the Christmas thing in a post soon. Mainly, it’s just a very depressing holiday for me for family reasons. I sort of hold a grudge against the whole “togetherness” part of it. I agree though, I’ve never been able to afford presents for other people. Luckily, my family doesn’t mind. My gifts may be cheap, but I at least try to make them thoughtful :)