Totals for this week:
- Total Time: 490 minutes
- Run/Walk: 12.1 miles
- Bike: 25 miles
- Swim: 1200 meters
- Eliptical: 70 minutes
- Trainer: 120 minutes
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Working Out
At school we have started an exercise challenge called "Anchors Away," and because of that I have begun keeping a bit more accurate total of my workouts. I am really surprised at how much time I spend at the gym working out. The Total Time listed below is my time working out, I am actually in the gym much longer since I usually shower and change there. I think I take more showers in the base gym than I do at home.
Totals for this week:
Totals for this week:
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Back Again
Well, it has been a VERY long time since I have posted. Mostly because I keep this blog for my family and friends back home and I was there for three weeks. I have been back in Japan now for three weeks so it probably time I got around to updating things. I will leave out my trip home because most of you were there and already know the summary of that.
Back here I am COLD!! I am sure it is colder in my house than outside, because when I enter I zip up my jacket, wrap my scarf tighter, and run upstairs to shiver under some blankets. At the same time I am frantically turning on all 4 of my heaters. Why don't I leave my heaters on, you ask? Well let me tell you why. If I leave my heaters on all day they freak out and shut off all gas to my house, easily fixed but still. Once the heaters are on it takes about an hour for my house to get into the 60's, allowing me to get out from under blankets, unpack my stuff from the day, and begin to get dinner ready. . . enough complaining.
Never mind, one more complaint. Last night I was called ma'am by one of the sailors! I know he was just trying to be polite, but I am NOT a ma'am.
I really shouldn't complain, things are going very well. My friends let me hang out in their warm houses whenever I want, the Cardinals are going to the Superbowl, and my family back home are too sweet and wonderful for words. I am so lucky to be surrounded and loved by such wonderful people.
GO CARDINALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back here I am COLD!! I am sure it is colder in my house than outside, because when I enter I zip up my jacket, wrap my scarf tighter, and run upstairs to shiver under some blankets. At the same time I am frantically turning on all 4 of my heaters. Why don't I leave my heaters on, you ask? Well let me tell you why. If I leave my heaters on all day they freak out and shut off all gas to my house, easily fixed but still. Once the heaters are on it takes about an hour for my house to get into the 60's, allowing me to get out from under blankets, unpack my stuff from the day, and begin to get dinner ready. . . enough complaining.
Never mind, one more complaint. Last night I was called ma'am by one of the sailors! I know he was just trying to be polite, but I am NOT a ma'am.
I really shouldn't complain, things are going very well. My friends let me hang out in their warm houses whenever I want, the Cardinals are going to the Superbowl, and my family back home are too sweet and wonderful for words. I am so lucky to be surrounded and loved by such wonderful people.
GO CARDINALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, December 8, 2008
5 Days!!
I will be back in Phoenix on Friday, just 5 days from now. I can't wait to see how much Alex, Dazza, Arianna, & Elysia have grown in the last 4 months. My whole family is so wonderful, I am excited to spend the Christmas season with them.
Christmas in Japan is slightly. . . off. They don't seem to know why exactly there is a celebration but since the Americans are shopping something big must be happening. Plus the Japanese culture is much more subdued so the excess that makes Christmas so much fun is mostly lost here. I think there is only one house in my neighborhood that has decorations at all, and I can't even think where that house is, so maybe it's in a friends neighborhood(?). My house isn't decorated at all since I won't be home for most of the season.
I actually like the lack of distractions at this time of year. You can get so overwhelmed, the pretty colors and lights all trying to get your attention. I am grateful that I can focus on the actual reason celebrate, Jesus. The lack of shopping and decorating has allowed me time to reflect and spiritually ready myself to truly celebrate the birth of our Lord.
Christmas in Japan is slightly. . . off. They don't seem to know why exactly there is a celebration but since the Americans are shopping something big must be happening. Plus the Japanese culture is much more subdued so the excess that makes Christmas so much fun is mostly lost here. I think there is only one house in my neighborhood that has decorations at all, and I can't even think where that house is, so maybe it's in a friends neighborhood(?). My house isn't decorated at all since I won't be home for most of the season.
I actually like the lack of distractions at this time of year. You can get so overwhelmed, the pretty colors and lights all trying to get your attention. I am grateful that I can focus on the actual reason celebrate, Jesus. The lack of shopping and decorating has allowed me time to reflect and spiritually ready myself to truly celebrate the birth of our Lord.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Band Cover
I thought this was fun. You can make your own band cover using these simple tools.
Band Name: Random Wikipeda Link
Album Title: Random quote generator (take the last four words from the first quote on the page)
Album Art: Flickr Interesting Photo (pick one)
Band Name: Random Wikipeda Link
Album Title: Random quote generator (take the last four words from the first quote on the page)
Album Art: Flickr Interesting Photo (pick one)
Here is what I ended up with:
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving from Japan!!
There are so much I am thankful for this year.
My extraordinary family back in Arizona are my largest blessing this year, just like every year. My parents are wonderful, supporting me no matter what I decide to do with myself or however far away it takes me. My sisters are so much more than just sisters, they are my best friends. My brother, in-laws, nieces, and nephew all come together to make the whole family complete, something I can count on and depend on.
My wonderful friends all around the world are so much more than I could ever ask for. My oldest best friend in Arizona is always by my side- even half way around the world. The friends I have here in Japan come together to make a family away from home. They are always there for me when I need someone right here right now. Let's not forget my favorite family in WA, letting me in their family is a great blessing.
God has blessed me in so many ways. I didn't even mention my Nanas, cousins, aunts, uncles, or my church, school, health, or . . . I could go on listing forever.
I pray that you have a great Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth came to base last week and gave free performance in the bowling alley parking lot. We had a great view and even ended up eating at the Officer's Club at the same time. The video isn't the greatest but I did what I could and tried to keep it short.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
IKEA
So Sunday we went to Ikea and I spent LOTS of money. Considering I needed a bed, kitchen table, and a small lounge for my bedroom I think I did pretty well.
My first challenge was that I don't know how to write my name in Kanji AND I don't have it written on my house. How are they supposed to find my house without my name written on it?!?! Oh yeah . . . there is the address. Ikea made a REALLY big deal out of the no name thing, but I talked them into it anyway.
Challenge number 2 figuring out when it will be delivered. My window for delivery was 8am to 6pm, so pretty narrow. Then in the morning they called and said they would arrive at 2214. Um. . . What? Again he said 2214 and said "Okay, bye." But "Wait, Wait!! I don't understand." After MUCH discussion we finally got to 2pm to 4pm. Then they arrived at 12:30.
Putting the furniture together is actually the easiest part of the whole thing.
Finally the last challenge is what to do with all the boxes afterwards. I folded them all up, tied them with string, checked my garbage calendar, and put it out on the correct day. Or not. Turns out I did it wrong and they did not take my trash. The owner had to come a claim the trash and now has taken responsibility for its disposal. I have received instructions on how to do it properly, which I only heard "Just take it on base."
My first challenge was that I don't know how to write my name in Kanji AND I don't have it written on my house. How are they supposed to find my house without my name written on it?!?! Oh yeah . . . there is the address. Ikea made a REALLY big deal out of the no name thing, but I talked them into it anyway.
Challenge number 2 figuring out when it will be delivered. My window for delivery was 8am to 6pm, so pretty narrow. Then in the morning they called and said they would arrive at 2214. Um. . . What? Again he said 2214 and said "Okay, bye." But "Wait, Wait!! I don't understand." After MUCH discussion we finally got to 2pm to 4pm. Then they arrived at 12:30.
Putting the furniture together is actually the easiest part of the whole thing.
Finally the last challenge is what to do with all the boxes afterwards. I folded them all up, tied them with string, checked my garbage calendar, and put it out on the correct day. Or not. Turns out I did it wrong and they did not take my trash. The owner had to come a claim the trash and now has taken responsibility for its disposal. I have received instructions on how to do it properly, which I only heard "Just take it on base."
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sounds
Spent all last week organizing my house. I have WAY too much clothes and shoes. So far I still really love my house. . . Except for the sounds.
My first night there I thought there was a cat dying in my bathroom. At least I hope it was dying from the horrible noises it was making. I actually got up to look for it but it was just on the street outside my window. My house backs up against a hill and the second floor is in line with the street on the top of the hill.
Being right on the street corner the bus picks up/drops off kids for school right my upstairs window.
There is also a stone stair case leading up the hill right by my front door and I get to hear people climb that at all hours.
And then it rained. . . Being at the bottom of the hill I get to hear all the water running down hill. The first night I though I left a faucet on FULL BLAST. But no it was just the rain pouring down into the drain below my house.
Don't get me wrong. I really do love my new home, just getting used to the sounds my house and neighborhood. I am already blocking out most noise and my sleep is no longer being disrupted.
My first night there I thought there was a cat dying in my bathroom. At least I hope it was dying from the horrible noises it was making. I actually got up to look for it but it was just on the street outside my window. My house backs up against a hill and the second floor is in line with the street on the top of the hill.
Being right on the street corner the bus picks up/drops off kids for school right my upstairs window.
There is also a stone stair case leading up the hill right by my front door and I get to hear people climb that at all hours.
And then it rained. . . Being at the bottom of the hill I get to hear all the water running down hill. The first night I though I left a faucet on FULL BLAST. But no it was just the rain pouring down into the drain below my house.
Don't get me wrong. I really do love my new home, just getting used to the sounds my house and neighborhood. I am already blocking out most noise and my sleep is no longer being disrupted.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Moved In
I found the house just fine and was there early to sit and wait for everyone to show up. The gas man and electrician came and went with no problems. The realtors came and made a DETAILED list of everything wrong with the house, tack holes listed, minor scratches on the floor, the outline of paintings hung, . . . took FOREVER.
The movers. . . first they drove right past the house and I had to go running into the street to find them. When I came back I found them a few doors down trying to unload. So now I am trying to complete this detailed list for the realtor and direct the movers with all my boxes. Both were patient and we got things situated nicely. My furniture on the other hand was difficult. Everything I own is too big for this house- and right now I actually own very little. My very little couch couldn't fit through the doorway so they had to take out some windows and slide it in from outside. My roll top desk belonged upstairs in the office area of my huge bedroom, but the desk was WAY too big for the stairs. So, they hoisted it up through my balcony. It was very scary to watch, but the movers were great (and fast).
Overall the move was good. By 2pm everyone was gone and I was alone to start arranging everything. Now I don't want to move again for a very long time!
The movers. . . first they drove right past the house and I had to go running into the street to find them. When I came back I found them a few doors down trying to unload. So now I am trying to complete this detailed list for the realtor and direct the movers with all my boxes. Both were patient and we got things situated nicely. My furniture on the other hand was difficult. Everything I own is too big for this house- and right now I actually own very little. My very little couch couldn't fit through the doorway so they had to take out some windows and slide it in from outside. My roll top desk belonged upstairs in the office area of my huge bedroom, but the desk was WAY too big for the stairs. So, they hoisted it up through my balcony. It was very scary to watch, but the movers were great (and fast).
Overall the move was good. By 2pm everyone was gone and I was alone to start arranging everything. Now I don't want to move again for a very long time!
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