Amdhiel Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Just popping in to say I'm doing well. I'm having some computer troubles but I should be in for an update tomorrow! I hit everything yesterday so I'm off to a good start Sent by TARDIS delivery service. Apologies for typos caused by interactions with the time vortex. I hope your computer troubles get resolved quickly and glad you're not letting it keep you from following through! 1 Quote Assassin Battle Log | MFP: Amdhiel Challenges: Current, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2, #1 "Why do we fall sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up." Alfred - Batman Begins Link to comment
ladylydia Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Just popping in to say I'm doing well. I'm having some computer troubles but I should be in for an update tomorrow! I hit everything yesterday so I'm off to a good start Sent by TARDIS delivery service. Apologies for typos caused by interactions with the time vortex. computer troubles good start 1 Quote Level 20 Ranger Monk Str- 18, Dex-12, Sta-10, Con-23, Wis-88, Cha-47 "Not all who wander are lost." "We Shall Not Practice Fear" Current Battlelog Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Ooh, duolingo. I really need to start doing that again. I got bored since the first few levels of Spanish were so easy. Good luck with your challenge and that foam rolling. That can be super painful. Which is why I avoid it. >.> Yeah the beginning is pretty easy, especially if you've taken that language before (as I have) but you can "test out" of different levels. And it does get harder as it goes on, obviously. It's starting to get into tenses and stuff now which is where I struggled in school so it's pretty cool. 1 Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 So the boyfriend threw me a surprise birthday party over the weekend, and my whole birthday pizza thing kind of spilled over into the rest of the weekend, and I really didn't eat well or do much of anything aside from eat, drink and be merry. But Monday I got myself together and challenged it up. I ate leftover lasagna my mom brought to the party from the weekend because I didn't want it to go to waste, but I ate in self controlled portions. Dinner was leftover soup from last week, which is definitely healthy. I also worked out etc etc. Same with yesterday. I definitely did not get a proper amount of sleep last night, though. I stayed up late talking to my sister about some family stuffs. Aside from that I'm doing well. I haven't actually done the right Headspace meditations I was planning on doing and have only done the "quick" one off ones. I've had some trouble finding time for doing the full sessions, but at least I'm fitting it in. I also had to clean up after the party, which was quite a mess and lasted a few days worth of cleaning so that covers that haha. This is probably my last update until next Tuesday or Wednesday as I am leaving for the Carribbean super early tomorrow morning to go visit my friend! I'm so excited. It's going to be really difficult keeping up with all my stuff especially without access to NF, though maybe I'll be able to pop in on WiFi at some point. I think I can do this though. Yay vacation! (had to do it) I'll come in to check up on everyone elses threads in a bit 6 Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
shaar Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 OMG that gif. AHAHAHA!! Brithdays are meant to be celebrated! Aaaand now that it's over you can get back on the good eating train. Win/win! I AM SO JEALOUS OF YOUR TRIP AAAHHH it sounds like it is going to be amazing!! Have a fantastic time and we'll be here when ya get back! 2 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
raptron Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Have fuuuun in the Caribbean! 1 Quote Raptron, alot assassin 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to comment
Priscillia Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Have fun on Hols! 1 Quote Challenges | Current | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | MFP OOOOOOO SPARLY!!! - Jenyne Butterfly (Shit Pole Dancers Say) I need more Mighty Grip. Do you have more Mighty Grip? - Steven Retchless (Shit Pole Dancers Say) Link to comment
Mad Hatter Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 So I'm a bit late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 2 Quote Link to comment
stillskies Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Yeah the beginning is pretty easy, especially if you've taken that language before (as I have) but you can "test out" of different levels. And it does get harder as it goes on, obviously. It's starting to get into tenses and stuff now which is where I struggled in school so it's pretty cool. I have crap discipline with languages. I pick them up pretty quick, but I just don't apply myself. This may need to be a new life quest for the next challenge... So the boyfriend threw me a surprise birthday party over the weekend, and my whole birthday pizza thing kind of spilled over into the rest of the weekend, and I really didn't eat well or do much of anything aside from eat, drink and be merry. But Monday I got myself together and challenged it up. I ate leftover lasagna my mom brought to the party from the weekend because I didn't want it to go to waste, but I ate in self controlled portions. Dinner was leftover soup from last week, which is definitely healthy. I also worked out etc etc. Same with yesterday. I definitely did not get a proper amount of sleep last night, though. I stayed up late talking to my sister about some family stuffs. Aside from that I'm doing well. I haven't actually done the right Headspace meditations I was planning on doing and have only done the "quick" one off ones. I've had some trouble finding time for doing the full sessions, but at least I'm fitting it in. I also had to clean up after the party, which was quite a mess and lasted a few days worth of cleaning so that covers that haha. This is probably my last update until next Tuesday or Wednesday as I am leaving for the Carribbean super early tomorrow morning to go visit my friend! I'm so excited. It's going to be really difficult keeping up with all my stuff especially without access to NF, though maybe I'll be able to pop in on WiFi at some point. I think I can do this though. Yay vacation! (had to do it) I'll come in to check up on everyone elses threads in a bit Good luck and have a blast in the Caribbean! Totally jealous. 1 Quote CHALLENGES: CURRENT, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Link to comment
Xena Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 happy birthday!!! Wish you much awesomeness in your Caribbean adventure. 1 Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
Jill Beat Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 So jealous of your Caribbean trip! It's just getting cold here now! Quote NF Challenge #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #8.5, #9, #10, #11, currently #12 Fitness with Jill on Facebook! Instagraming nerdiness: @livfit_jill "No one has ever gotten healthier by feeling worse about themselves" Link to comment
ladylydia Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Oooh, soak up the warmth for us. 1 Quote Level 20 Ranger Monk Str- 18, Dex-12, Sta-10, Con-23, Wis-88, Cha-47 "Not all who wander are lost." "We Shall Not Practice Fear" Current Battlelog Link to comment
Sabretooth-Kitty Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hope you're enjoying your vacation! 1 Quote Half-Elf Ranger [Level: 4 | STR 9 | DEX 5 | STA 9 | CON 10 | WIS 10 | CHA 7 ] Feel free to visit - Current Challenge Challenge 3 - Challenge 2 - Challenge 1 Feel free to add me as a Fitbit Friend Link to comment
Amdhiel Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 We're missing you! Hope you're having fun in the warmth. 1 Quote Assassin Battle Log | MFP: Amdhiel Challenges: Current, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2, #1 "Why do we fall sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up." Alfred - Batman Begins Link to comment
Wufkar Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 /sneaks in while Raxie is away in the Carribean Quote Current Challenge: Wufkar Stops Making Excuses ------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment
starpuck Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I sorta wish we could like, prank her thread while she's gone. Given the business I work for, this is an old standby... But it just doesn't work on an internet thread. 6 Quote Level 78 ~*~ Ranger Deviant Art Gallery || YouTube Channel Current Challenge "It is difficult. All things worth keeping are." Thane Krios - Mass Effect 2 "Maybe it's not as simple as you imagined, Seeker." Varric Tethras Dragon Age 2 "Staying within your limits is no fun, Ryder." Vetra Nyx - ME: Andromeda Spoiler ::PAST CHALLENGES:: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 43 | 44 | NEIN | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48| 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77.5 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thank you everyone for the well wishes for my vacation and the birthday wishes!! You all are wonderful So jealous of your Caribbean trip! It's just getting cold here now! It was suchhhh a shock coming back from 87 F weather to getting off the plane here to 27 freakin' degrees!!! Ahhhh /sneaks in while Raxie is away in the Carribean Totally saw you Thanks for coming. I sorta wish we could like, prank her thread while she's gone. Given the business I work for, this is an old standby... But it just doesn't work on an internet thread. Bahaha. This is great. 1 Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
Mad Hatter Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Welcome back! 1 Quote Link to comment
Erick the Red Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Welcome back. We missed you. 1 Quote Current Challenge: (Feb-Mar 21) Step by Step My Epic Quest Character Sheet *** Old Challenges and Links hidden below Spoiler My Old Battle Log (2012) 1st (Scout) 2nd (Scout) *** (2013) 3rd (Warrior) 4th (Warrior) 5th (Warrior) 6th (Assassin) *** (2014) 7th (Ranger) 8th (Scout) 9th (Monk) 10th (Scout) *** (2015) 11th (Ranger) 12th (Ranger) 13th (Ranger) 14th (Ranger) 15th (Scout) 16th (Scout) *** (2016) 17th (Ranger) 18th (Scout) 19th (Scout) 20th (Rebel) (2021) 21st (Adventurer) Past groups: The Wild Hunt 6 *** The Serenity Crew *** The Wild Hunt 5 *** The Wild Hunt 4 *** The Wild Hunt 3 *** The Wild Hunt 2 *** The Wild Hunt 1 *** Browncoats Achievements: (20 Sep 2014) Completed first half marathon *** (17 Feb 2014) Finished mission to bring body fat from over 25% to under 12% over six months (trying to repeat that now) Link to comment
shaar Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 YAY YAY welcome back!! 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Amdhiel Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Welcome back!! 2 Quote Assassin Battle Log | MFP: Amdhiel Challenges: Current, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2, #1 "Why do we fall sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up." Alfred - Batman Begins Link to comment
Sabretooth-Kitty Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Welcome back! and a late happy birthday 1 Quote Half-Elf Ranger [Level: 4 | STR 9 | DEX 5 | STA 9 | CON 10 | WIS 10 | CHA 7 ] Feel free to visit - Current Challenge Challenge 3 - Challenge 2 - Challenge 1 Feel free to add me as a Fitbit Friend Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 So my trip was wonderful! I can't believe how much I squeezed into 4 days. I didn't actually work out but I was soooo active. Travel days I didn't really do anything since I had like 12 hour trips. Long layovers, yes, but I couldn't really leave the airport or anything. I ended up taking the stairs and walking wherever there were elevators or those moving walkway things and took some walks around airports. I also got up and stretched during the flights. I'll consider this as counting for my movement for the day since it was all that was really available to me. I did meditate most days, not from Headspace because I didn't have 20 minutes to spare, but I sat down and relaxed and was mindful. Sunday I counted my mindfulness during my hike and at the waterfall as my meditation. Friday I went for a few laps in the pool in the morning: And went to a black sand beach for the afternoon and then played beach volleyball at night Saturday we went to a different white sand beach all morning, went to a look out point where you could see down most of the island, and followed up with some laps at the pool. From the lookout point, Atlantic on the left, Carribbean on the right: Sunday we went snorkling at 2 different beaches. We saw an eagle ray and sea urchins and cuttlefish, rainbow fish and zebra fish. So cool! The beach bar was also feeding the local wild monkeys when we were leaving so I got to get up close and personal with some wild green vervet monkeys Then after a few laps in the pool to cool off, we went on an awesome rainforest waterfall hike! It was about 3 hours, with 1,339 elevation gain over 3 miles. I was pretty embarassed about my performance on this hike, since I had been talking about how excited I was to go and how much hiking I'd been doing, and how I summitted Ben Nevis recently. But doing this "quick and easy" hike in any other area of the world I'm used to turned into one of the most intense hikes I've ever done in the near 90 degree humid weather, 1 mile of which was in direct sunlight. Ahhh. I made it though. And it was so worth it. I was also so mindful during the hike, noticing every leaf and tree and focusing on how the soild felt under my feet, etc. It really helped get me through it and basically felt like meditation. Monday we went to Romney Manor, which is a really cool place with botanical gardens and history and also where locals make this Batik art on cotton with wax and dye, and turn it into clothes, hanging art, bags, etc. We also hit up Brimstone Hill Fort, which is the only European fort in the Carribbean. It was built by the English to deter the French from getting up in their sugar and tobacco land. That was a bit of a walk up and down and around everywhere so between that and more pool laps in the evening, my movement for the day was covered. The old sugar processing mill/factory chimeny ruins sticking up from the rainforest as seen from the viewing platform at Romney Manor. The gardens at the manor. A crazy fig tree. Tuesday was another travel day. So didn't get much excitement in. And that was my trip! I ate really well the whole time, and didn't even really drink much. The only day I'm not giving myself the point for eating consciously is Monday. It was my last day and we went to a Mexican restaurant and I definitely overate, and not because I deemed it OK I just kind of ate without thinking and pressured myself into "finishing my last meal" sort of thing. I helped clean my friend's apartment where I was staying every day, so there's my cleaning. 4 Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
Sabretooth-Kitty Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Wow your trip looked amazing, such a beautiful place! And good work eating well whilst on holiday Quote Half-Elf Ranger [Level: 4 | STR 9 | DEX 5 | STA 9 | CON 10 | WIS 10 | CHA 7 ] Feel free to visit - Current Challenge Challenge 3 - Challenge 2 - Challenge 1 Feel free to add me as a Fitbit Friend Link to comment
Raxie Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks everyone! I missed you all toooo Completely serious, when I was doing that hike part of me was like "I can do this, and I can't wait to report to NF how much I rocked this hike out!". Hehe. I forgot to mention I did Duolingo and Lumosity every single day I was gone! I couldn't believe it, but I did. It was obviously easy to do on my travel days, but other days I just threw in a quick practice session on Duolingo (didn't learn anything new, just strengthened previous skills) and did the quick phone Lumosity games every night laying in bed before sleep. So I ended up doing this more times than I needed last week. I did not, however, get my second foam rolling session in. Definitely not upset about it though. Side note, I'm counting this vacation as pampering for a bonus point. Because there was lots of laying in the sun and floating in the pool, and honestly my vacations are usually not this relaxing so this particular vacation counts... I probably wouldn't count my past recent-ish vacations as pampering (Scotland & Florida) as they were soooo busy and hectic. I feel so rejuvinated! So totals from last week: Move. 7/7Meditate. 7/7Eat. 7/7Clean. 7/7Sleep. 4/5 -1 pointFoam Roll. 1/2 -1 pointDuolingo. 4/4Lumosity. 4/4Bonus. +1 point Total Points: 199 4 Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
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