tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post7523586190711006217..comments2024-03-28T07:23:26.192+00:00Comments on Workin' it Out: Getting off the Merry-Go-RoundPlumPetalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-49189313499500305002012-06-01T06:58:50.227+01:002012-06-01T06:58:50.227+01:00I am trying to take it a little easier and enjoy t...I am trying to take it a little easier and enjoy the fact that I finally have some time to relax.PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-75418833212938203052012-06-01T06:58:05.557+01:002012-06-01T06:58:05.557+01:00Thanks :) I am so happy that I can now focus on my...Thanks :) I am so happy that I can now focus on my next biggest goal which is to finally hit my target weight!PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-69435357713193183662012-06-01T06:57:34.893+01:002012-06-01T06:57:34.893+01:00I can't wait to get to the point where I feel ...I can't wait to get to the point where I feel like it's 'enough.' I'm glad I'm not alone in this frantic feeling!PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-2329570421513165092012-06-01T06:57:07.094+01:002012-06-01T06:57:07.094+01:00Thanks Caron!Thanks Caron!PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-60538345397021761382012-05-31T04:07:45.072+01:002012-05-31T04:07:45.072+01:00I think a 9.5 pound loss is fabulous, especially b...I think a 9.5 pound loss is fabulous, especially being that you were finishing up your thesis and all. You have high expectations for yourself which is good, but a little slack can be okay, too. I hope you find your footing this week.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422138891797605472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-82225236143272194702012-05-29T23:17:03.622+01:002012-05-29T23:17:03.622+01:00Super congrats on the doctorate! I am always a bit...Super congrats on the doctorate! I am always a bit regretful I didn't continue with education, but the health crisis sort of took me off track and I never proceeded. It's wonderful you accomplished this fine goal.<br /><br />Now, you can focus more on your other goals, including the weight. It will come. It will happen..YOU will make it happen.<br /><br />Happy final challenge week!Princess Dieter aka Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121450857817115011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-7399566148590387072012-05-28T21:40:55.733+01:002012-05-28T21:40:55.733+01:00Oops, forgot to say my sister went through a simil...Oops, forgot to say my sister went through a similar thing when she got her first degree. She was so used to the routine of school and work that she decided she would go for her Master's degree just to stay in that happy groove. She did that and finally was able to say "enough" on the double duty life. She is happy and doing well. :)Caronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10971453836613391796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-53348153108831277572012-05-28T21:38:44.135+01:002012-05-28T21:38:44.135+01:00Best wishes for a great last week of the challenge...Best wishes for a great last week of the challenge. Love the poster!Caronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10971453836613391796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-15771745305716948162012-05-28T21:15:32.092+01:002012-05-28T21:15:32.092+01:00I knew you'd understand Marion! I've watch...I knew you'd understand Marion! I've watched several back-to-back episodes of Private Practice, but all while I was still at my desk sorting through papers or doing other things. I definitely plan on doing some major vegging in front of the TV with a Grey's Anatomy marathon. I'm so behind!! <br /><br />You're absolutely right ... I wouldn't be able to live my life any other way :)PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-18024607138461207232012-05-28T21:13:54.920+01:002012-05-28T21:13:54.920+01:00It's taking some getting used to, but I'm ...It's taking some getting used to, but I'm definitely coming around to the idea of slowing down and enjoying what's happening around me (and to me)!PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-27198629776166226802012-05-28T21:13:16.444+01:002012-05-28T21:13:16.444+01:00Thanks :) I'm definitely relieved it's ove...Thanks :) I'm definitely relieved it's over!PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-8766857396712765112012-05-28T21:13:00.473+01:002012-05-28T21:13:00.473+01:00I love hearing C25K success stories. I'm start...I love hearing C25K success stories. I'm starting slow, but I am determined not to make any judgments or get frustrated with how I'm doing until I finish the whole program.PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-77587464787720682492012-05-28T21:12:20.320+01:002012-05-28T21:12:20.320+01:00I'm slowly starting to get used to the idea of...I'm slowly starting to get used to the idea of relaxing and taking it easy. That must sound strange ... but it really is something new for me!PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-41549546955235463072012-05-28T16:11:55.686+01:002012-05-28T16:11:55.686+01:00OMG! You really are going through the same thing a...OMG! You really are going through the same thing as I am! That is EXACTLY how I feel! Just as you describe above! <br /><br />We just finished a federal appeal, which pushed me intellectually further than I really wanted to go. I honestly think I'm good at analyzing constitutional law, but it never feels like that when I'm figuring out the argument. More demoralizing than anything.<br /><br />And all of the procedural rules made me want to bang my head on the wall! And then the craziness abruptly stopped, except the persistent dreams/nightmares of reviewing all that I had written to resolve that I did my best! I try to scrub off the "thought grime" in the bathtub, but I can't get "clean" in my mind. All that works is t.v. episode marathons and--going to the gym made me feel more human too. Doggy helps--he's an excellent psychiatrist. :D <br /><br />Hope you feel better soon. But you'd hate to be a person who never tried this crazy hard that you'd never get this type of emotional/intellectual jet lag. So us smart chicks just have to live with it.<br /><br />:-) MarionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499442282999349686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-43425346179737850062012-05-28T13:37:38.197+01:002012-05-28T13:37:38.197+01:00A PhD? Whoot!!! Sometimes REST really is what is...A PhD? Whoot!!! Sometimes REST really is what is needed. We can only go so far, cram so much into our schedules, think about x number of things at a time before the body (and mind!) call out STOP! There is nothing wrong with taking a week or so to catch up on sleep, to just sit still and breathe. Enjoy your time while you wait for the world to stop spinning. :)Angela Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327445333073683554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-43552847790744848812012-05-28T04:54:02.424+01:002012-05-28T04:54:02.424+01:00Sounds like some 'down' time is well deser...Sounds like some 'down' time is well deserved!! <br />And somewhere I missed it, PHD in? COngratulations!! That takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and determination!!!Debsdailylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520412949675963572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-22335329551501923312012-05-28T04:35:43.926+01:002012-05-28T04:35:43.926+01:00I love the C25k program! I am so not a runner, and...I love the C25k program! I am so not a runner, and before I started the C25k, I thought I would NEVER be able to run a 5k. Now I am running a Color Run in Kansas City at the end of June! My first 5k! You will be amazed at the progress you make, and how your body adapts to running. It's such a great feeling!! Looking forward to reading about your progress! <br /><br />Hang in there friend! You got alot on your plate right now! Get some rest somewhere in there! ;)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425469333292736520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-45839099155265640932012-05-27T19:33:32.824+01:002012-05-27T19:33:32.824+01:00Sounds like you had a lot going on. First I recom...Sounds like you had a lot going on. First I recommend taking a few days to decompress even if its just talking a walk, reading a book (not school related), etc. Sounds like you are on your way to meet your goals. Hang in there and get some rest! :)<br /><br />Maria<br />http://www.fitnessgirlkitchen.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com