Treadmills: They’re not just for cats with glowing eyes anymore!
By kilax, August 14, 2008 12:32 pm
Thanks for the lolcat, Christina
Coincidentally, my infrequent posting corresponds directly to the increase of daily exercise in my life.
Instead of my usual evening routine of eating dinner then lounging somewhere with my computer, I am now eating dinner, exercising, taking a shower… and maybe turning my computer on to check my email.
But it’s more than that. My “quietness” seems to have seeped into real life as well. People I see every day are asking me “Is something wrong?” “Is everything okay?” “Why have you been so quiet lately?”
Nothing’s wrong. Everything is okay, and actually, I feel happy! But I don’t know why I’ve felt so quiet lately. All I know is, I don’t quite feel like myself.
If that makes any sense.
Themocracy
okay, I’ll take your word at it . . . . just a little worried that’s all
and you were missed.
I think you’ve just reached a time of self reflection and self improvement. 🙂 I am so proud of you!!!
I know I have been kind of quiet too, and not keeping up with people. And E. and I are both trying to spend more time focused on just the two of us. I figure it’s only temporary, and people will understand.
I think little eras of feeling this way are part of the human condition, Kim. I bet you’re working on something in the depths of yourself, maybe tweaking some stuff, getting some different perspective, something like that. You’re growing (that’s never ‘done’). It’s kind of nice to be a little quiet while letting the back of your mind/your soul/inner self/etc. do its thing. In recalling some recent thoughts you expressed about the way you’ve been feeling lately, despite a weight loss, could be that you’re figuring out how to heal up.
Nothing wrong with taking a little time for yourself. So long as you feel happy, that’s all that matters. The rest of us can set our selfish reasons for missing you to the side. You’ll come back when you’re ready.
maybe the increase in exercise is leaving you too tired to talk? 🙂
take whatever time you need. you time = good time.
Is Data your exercise partner? Or does he view the treadmill as “evil” as soon as it starts moving? Mine are curious, but not THAT curious. I need to have some of
your motivation to get moving. I have low motivation for exercise disease. 🙂
Do you like the lolcat?!:)
Kim the picture reminds me of the cats that sat in the rear window of a car and the eyes blinked when the turn signals were on. Do you know what I mean? I think Nanny had one. love you, mom
Makes total sense to me!
de – Don’t worry! Be happy!
diane – Thanks diane. I think that IS where I am… and I can understand wanting some “us” time! Even though I LIVE with Steven, we are only together for about 3 or 4 waking hours a day!
Catherine – I am worried I am becoming more mature (read: less fun!).
Nilsa – I do feel happy, just weird not to be blogging so much. I can’t really explain it. Maybe you felt that way on your recent vacay?
Alice – Actually, I think you are right. After I exercise, I just want to relax/chill out/veg/etc.
Denise – Data is IN LOVE with the treadmill. He always wants us to pull it down so he can play with it (either turned off or on). Once we start to use it, he loses interest though. I had low motivation too, but now that I am started, I’m hooked! Come on, you can do it! 😀
Christina – HELLS TO THE YEAH! It’s donkin’ H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!!! You’re so clever!
mom – I’ve never heard of that, but now I really want one! Love you too!
Cheryl – Thanks 🙂
Sometimes quiet time is good. Now go turn on the treadmill so Data can run the 6 minute mile.
Good to hear about the exercise time. I will be there soon, minus the treadmill at my house (I hear they still have them at the gym… LOL)
martymankins – I think the quiet time is what’s helping me focus on my health! But I am only on the 12-minute mile for now! Ha ha! Let me know how it goes for you at the gym 🙂