arcknitect Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Hello! My last challenge attempt was in January and, well it was quite a roller coaster of a few months family-wise so it didn't work out. We unfortunately lost my mother in law at the end of March and have been working to get things in order. One big focus is on restarting a healthier lifestyle, especially with the warm weather around the corner. My goals for this challenge: Increase my water consumption Remove one cup of coffee from my routine (down to 2 from 3) Do yoga every night before bed to help me relax Attend kickboxing once a week That's enough for this round. Trying to set myself up for success and be able to have time for all the estate stuff going on: Get Grandmother-in-law's house on the market by end of May Finish clearing out mother-in-law's NYC apartment also by end of May Boy am I looking forward to Memorial Day. Maybe I can convince hubby to go for a hike..... 3 Quote Level 12 Artisan Adventurer Introduction Battle Log NF Character "You're off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way." - Dr. Seuss Link to post
WolfDreamer Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 14 hours ago, arcknitect said: My last challenge attempt was in January Welcome back! I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm glad you're with us. Let me know if I can help in any way. Quote Who am I? -- My NF Character Current Challenge: WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth Past Challenges: Spoiler Winter is Coming, Wolfen Strengthens His Heart, Body, Mind, and Spirit, Wolfen Becomes One of the People, Wolfen Strengthens His Chakras, Wolfen Welcomes Summer and Gets Primal, Soulcon and Spartan, Wolfen Develops Mental Toughness, Wolfen Joins the Wander Society, Soulcon, Spartan, School, and Stranger Things, Wolfen Becomes a Warrior Elite, Wolfen Goes Here and There and Back Again, Wolfen Becomes a Soulcon Warrior Elite, Wolfen Returns to His Roots, Wolfen Wanders in Soul, Spirit, and Body, Wolfen Owns the Day, Wolfen Searches for His Wild Heart, Wolfen Runs for His Life, Wolfen Hits the Trails, Wolfen Becomes an Explorer and Joins the Resistance, Wolfen Goes Back to the Source, Wolfen Begins the Hero's Journey, WolfDreamer Returns to the People, WolfDreamer Pushes Back, WolfDreamer Prioritizes, Burpees, Books, and Brainwork, Burpees, Books, Brainwork, and Bodywork, WolfDreamer Masters the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Continues to Master the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Returns to Sparta, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Continues His Middle Earth Adventure, WolfDreamer and the Fall, WolfDreamer Forges His Own Path, WolfDreamer Has Hope “I'd rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.” -- Jack London “I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.” -- Leo Tolstoy "I feel love rising in my chest again Rising like a burning sun into the day..." -- Gungor, "Hurricane" "...wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17b Link to post
arcknitect Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Well, made it to kickboxing last night and have managed to stay away from my afternoon cup of coffee so far. Now to add in yoga (and probably read rather than watch TV, when I get into a program I end up going up to bed too late for yoga). 2 Quote Level 12 Artisan Adventurer Introduction Battle Log NF Character "You're off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way." - Dr. Seuss Link to post
WolfDreamer Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 4/20/2017 at 2:13 PM, arcknitect said: when I get into a program I end up going up to bed too late for yoga I like that you recognize your faults and know how they would impact your progress. That's a very wise place to be when it comes to your health and fitness. Well done. 1 Quote Who am I? -- My NF Character Current Challenge: WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth Past Challenges: Spoiler Winter is Coming, Wolfen Strengthens His Heart, Body, Mind, and Spirit, Wolfen Becomes One of the People, Wolfen Strengthens His Chakras, Wolfen Welcomes Summer and Gets Primal, Soulcon and Spartan, Wolfen Develops Mental Toughness, Wolfen Joins the Wander Society, Soulcon, Spartan, School, and Stranger Things, Wolfen Becomes a Warrior Elite, Wolfen Goes Here and There and Back Again, Wolfen Becomes a Soulcon Warrior Elite, Wolfen Returns to His Roots, Wolfen Wanders in Soul, Spirit, and Body, Wolfen Owns the Day, Wolfen Searches for His Wild Heart, Wolfen Runs for His Life, Wolfen Hits the Trails, Wolfen Becomes an Explorer and Joins the Resistance, Wolfen Goes Back to the Source, Wolfen Begins the Hero's Journey, WolfDreamer Returns to the People, WolfDreamer Pushes Back, WolfDreamer Prioritizes, Burpees, Books, and Brainwork, Burpees, Books, Brainwork, and Bodywork, WolfDreamer Masters the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Continues to Master the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Returns to Sparta, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Continues His Middle Earth Adventure, WolfDreamer and the Fall, WolfDreamer Forges His Own Path, WolfDreamer Has Hope “I'd rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.” -- Jack London “I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.” -- Leo Tolstoy "I feel love rising in my chest again Rising like a burning sun into the day..." -- Gungor, "Hurricane" "...wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17b Link to post
arcknitect Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 On 4/22/2017 at 3:06 PM, Wolfen said: I like that you recognize your faults and know how they would impact your progress. That's a very wise place to be when it comes to your health and fitness. Well done. Thanks! I keep trying to do it, and have determined that TV tends to stand in the way of getting a lot of things done that I really want to do. To that end, I need/want to get my beehives completely painted by this weekend (you know, before the bees arrive) and after clearing out my MIL's apartment (she was a borderline hoarder) it has lit a serious fire to get my house & especially the office in order. With no TV I can chip away at it over the next week or so on top of making yoga easier to fit in. 1 Quote Level 12 Artisan Adventurer Introduction Battle Log NF Character "You're off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way." - Dr. Seuss Link to post
arcknitect Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 I'm so glad this challenge starts AFTER this past weekend. We had the service for my MIL in NYC and were completely out of any routines. My poor little guy was totally out of wack with his sleep schedule and as a result no one slept well. All the coffee! Back to just my morning coffee today. Oh! We did buy a canoe. Woot! My husband and I are leaving our little man with my parents for a long weekend in May and going on a paddle trip with some friends. It will be the first time in a looooong time that we will be out on the water together. In the past we have borrowed a canoe from a friend, but now that we live in a more rural area with plenty of lakes and streams it was time to get our own. I'm so excited! Found one used on craigslist that ticks all the boxes, including being able to have the little guy in the middle once he gets older. Now to finalize when we are going to EMS/REI to try on baby carrier packs and plan some hikes..... 2 Quote Level 12 Artisan Adventurer Introduction Battle Log NF Character "You're off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way." - Dr. Seuss Link to post
Sylvaa Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Sounds like you've had a bunch of craziness going on! How has your first week of the challenge gone? Also - Yay for buying your own canoe! Sounds like an awesome purchase. Quote Sylvaa's BattleLog Sylvaa's Tracking Spreadsheet Link to post
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