In case you missed them:
1. I think I liked growing sprouts more than I like eating them. What do I do with sprouted lentils?
2. My cat ran out the front door this weekend and I hesitated for a moment before going after him. He pees on my floor, chews through boxes of food, swipes at his doggie brothers and leaves fur all over my house. Yes, he can also be pretty cute, but most of the time I sort of hate him. And if he’s going to escape, I wish he’d take his sister with him.
3. I got a chair massage at Whole Foods and paid $25. The woman who painted my nails this shockingly fabulous color (Essie Gardenia) gave me a better massage and I wished I could get my money back from the first and give it to this woman as the tip.
3a. After I celebrated the end of my horrible nail-biting habit, I fell off the wagon. I made it 6 months with no biting, then chewed them all off as I got ready for Fitbloggin’. I got back on the horse and they’re finally long enough again for me to feel comfortable showing them off on the blog.
4. I sometimes say no to plans with friends because honestly, all I want to do is be at home in my pajamas and watch 30 Rock and House on Netflix and Hulu Plus.
5. I have done Lucky’s Lake Swim at least 25 times and it never feels as wonderful as helping a buddy cross it for the first time (Amber) or for the first time in a while (Meghann, Kelly, Ben).
5a. Gossiping at .5K across a lake is infinitely more fun than gossiping on shore.
6. I don’t see a move to Maine in my near future (my parents live there) BUT it is a lot sweeter to think of now that that my folks have adopted BooRadley. (They might need my vacuum trick for all that hair!)
7. I fantasize about doing a Half Ironman but can’t stand the idea of spending that long on my bike.
8. I often draw tattoos on my wrist. Even though I don’t think I would ever get a real one there.
9. When people tell me they don’t know how I do so much, internally I know that part of my motivation for living life to the absolute fullest now is that when I have kids, I want to feel like I’ve earned the right to be very selective about what I do with my time and energy.
10. I have a collection of sweaty pictures that I take to remind myself of how good I feel after working out.
About Katy
I don’t like oatmeal very much.
GASP!
You’re not alone. But I truly, madly love oatmeal and could eat it all day. And often do (especially when Lucas isn’t home for dinner!)
Katy – you really should take a look at why your cat is behaving the way he does. Those behaviors are not normal and can often be a sign that something else is wrong. The fact that he pees on the floor is a HUGE red flag.
Don’t just chalk it up to annoying things about your cat and if you have already broached the subject with your vet, get a second opinion. You can also read up on these symptoms. All too often we ignore things like these in our pets when it turns out something is wrong or even worse, they are in some kind of pain or at a minimum, discomfort.
Melissa,
Thanks — I appreciate it! He does have a history of issues, so he’s on special medicine, gets very expensive special food and goes in for regular checkups. I try and have patience with him and would *never* let him be in pain or discomfort if I could help it…but I do think he’s a bit of a troublemaker, anyway.
No secrets, but I have to ask what YOUR secret is for NOT biting your nails? Do you just tell yourself not to do it, or do you have any special tips? I’ve been trying to break the habit for years, and actually had some success not too long ago, but I’m back off the wagon. I would love to have nice nails.
Yes, I also really want to know! I’m actually fine when they’re painted but as soon as the polish chips/my nails grow out a little I start biting again. Short of having manicures every week I can’t think of a way to do it.
WHOA — two Carlys (Carlies?) with the same question!
You won’t like the answer. Because it’s the answer everyone used to give me.
WILL POWER.
And that’s saying a lot because I have *very* little will power.
After trying the no-bite polish, wearing gloves, snapping a rubber band on my wrist and every other trick, I finally had a talk with myself. I was sick of avoiding pictures because of my gross nails AND I didn’t want to pass the habit on to future kids. So I just stopped.
I do get regular manicures (and not just me doing them at home) because I tend to pick at cuticles and once once nail is gone ,I bite the rest off.
I confess that I really don’t like myself most of the time.
You have email, friend.
My confession: I couldn’t stand my coworker when we first started working together, but I’m going to miss him more than anyone else in my department when I leave.
I’m confessing #4 too.
If using one of your confessions is cheating, I’ll add a bonus: I am horribly nervous and uncomfortable talking in front of people or being in groups of people I don’t know. Everyone says they would think the exact opposite of me, but nope…I’m a wreck inside.
I’m one of those that thinks the opposite — you definitely don’t show those nerves!
I love reading posts like this!
I also bite the hell out of my nails. Realllly need to stop! Yours look fantastic – love that color!
Love this! Love the nail color! Love Boo Radley! Love that you sneak home to be in your jammies! And yes – the Iron Man thing sounds crazy. I secretly-kinda-maybe-sorta might want to do a mini-tri.
But PLEASE don’t tell anyone cuz I don’t run, I suck in the pool, and I’m barely learning how to ride a bike – so the process would be ugly
I think you should do it!
I just started running this year, my bike needs the rust knocked off of it and my first time swimming laps (or any distance) was Saturday.
I want to do a sprint tri *mainly* because I need a goal to work toward to keep me running, biking, swimming through summer.
Oh and I’m definitely not graceful, I’ll leave that to the dancers
MY first time swimming laps (in years) was saturday too!!!!! I TOTALLY cheated – BUT – I can say – that I traveled from one end to the other via kickboard, buoy, crawl, or breast stroke for 10 long laps – so I’m hecka-counting it!
Count it! For sure.
My goal was just to do it & try for 45-60 min (I like setting goals based on nothing).
I did it, but rested between laps and varied my strokes.
Still, I was exhausted and felt I’d had a good workout, which is what counts!
New confession – I think I’m obsessed with swimming.
I was supposed to run/swim last night but it was 96 w/ “feels like” of 105+ so I hit the pool. Swam for 50 min & exhausted myself. Felt good and no heat stroke!
Apparently 20 laps = .25 miles or 500m –> Sprint Tri distance!
I did 30, but had a few rest laps and paused for a foot cramp (right one, it’s a tumultuous relationship).
Have you gotten back in the pool?
I consider myself an educated, smart woman but there’s two things I can’t, for the life of me, quit — soap operas and reality shows! I love them so much and could seriously spend 12 hours straight watching TV and never get bored!
Nice job on not biting your nails, I just kicked the habit last year myself.
I would have to confess that I don’t enjoy Twitter. I have tried to use it, especially because I think it can help bloggers, but I just don’t ever see myself really getting into it.
Dagger to the heart…I am in a committed relationship with Twitter.
I have to confess to #1 as well…I like the growing of and the idea of sprouts much more than the actual eating of them. The texture is too much like hair to me…Bleh!
I bite my nails too…especially when I’m stressed or really need to concentrate. It’s bad habit I should really try to break.
Also, I’m obsessed with the name of your parents’ dog!
Lovin’ the sweaty pics! :p Confession: The only time I run is when I’m angry.
So funny! But soooo precious too!
Vague confession: Sometimes I say I’m cool with it because I want that to be true (it’s not).
Other confession: It’s really, really hard to focus at work after putting your two weeks in. (I’d rather be running, swimming, biking, etc with my son)
HEE HEE — I hear you on the two week notice. I was so excited to go to my new (current) job that when I left the old one, I’d actually take long lunch breaks just to meet with my future colleagues!
I met my new boss for lunch and am trying to set up another to meet a few new colleagues.
I’m super excited that several of my new coworkers (and the owner/my boss) are runners. AND my boss is interested in paddle boarding (I’m quickly falling in love with water sports) so there should be plenty to connect with.
One of the women even runs in my running club – though I’ve neglected to attend the past several weeks due to schedule conflicts – I’ll be back on Tuesday!
Super excited
the color on your nails is the bomb! I’m an awful nail biter too, no matter how hard I try, I cannot seem to stop biting them for more than a month or so! Help!
mary:
see comment above
seriously, I hate to tell you…despite every trick I tried, will power was the only one that worked. I thought I was a biter for life.
My confession: I’m training for a Half Ironman that takes place on July 30 and couldn’t care less. It’s a mental mine field every day to go out there and train. I feel “strong” saying I’m training and I know I’ll end up competing… but my heart isn’t in it.
Maybe it’s time for a rest day?
It shouldn’t *always* be a chore. Do you feel good once the training is done for the day?
Hi Kristen! I’ve gotten much better at rest days, actually. I took two last week (which is unheard-of for me). I think the trouble is that I didn’t take enough down time during the off-season/winter and I’m burned out on swim/bike/run. Unfortunately, I’v got a shoulder injury and can’t do much cross-training right now (including swimming!), so that isn’t helping matters.
I feel good once I’m out there training, and I’ve gotten more creative about where I train. I’m lucky to live in the SF Bay Area, so the scenery is always stunning. Sometimes I’ll just drive a little farther off the beaten path for a change in training venue.
I’d work out 5-6 days a week even if I weren’t training for a race, but it’s the pressure of doing well that hangs over my head. I’m a competitive person by nature, so it is hard for me to race just for the sake of finishing. I want to do well. I think I borderline on being crazy… but I can’t help it!
First, not borderline crazy – though it can feel that way. Or else I am too. It’s the adrenaline I can’t give up!
It’s understandable that off season + injury has you burnt out. Beautiful scenery can only do so much – though sometimes it’s enough! I live in Tampa Bay, so I understand that.
I’ve not had a shoulder injury, but can see how that’d dampen your cross-training abilities. Maybe a spin class? It’s still a bike, but perhaps that change would be enough to get you over the slump?
Swimming with a kick board could potentially ease the pressure on your shoulder while allowing you to maintain your lower body…
It’s always a challenge to find new and interesting ways to work out, ESPECIALLY around an injury.
Good luck, I like the idea of going a bit further off the beaten path. It’s always nice to run a beautiful new trail, or even a nice, new neighborhood.
I’d love to follow your progress. I’m trying to determine when to do a tri and how to train properly without burning out. I’d love to train for a HIM (in theory) but looking at the training schedule has me spooked (plus I have a young child I refuse to give up time with, it’s never enough).
Just followed you on Twitter. Looking forward to your progress!
Confession: I can be a really messy person. Often my apartment is not suitable for company. And if I do invite you over, please don’t look in the bathtub (right now it holds my recycling and a suitcase I have yet to unpack) or my oven (dirty dishes). And in advance of my super coming today, I may or may not have hid an empty pizza box under my bed.
Confession 2: This weekend, I will have an Essie Gardenia pedicure on my toes
Love that color!
Alison,
My husband home brews, and keeps cases of beer in our bathtub. So I won’t judge you if you don’t judge me
I have said “sorry I can’t make it” to wedding and baby showers because I hate the games.
I ook a personality test for a training session at work, then went home and cried because it made me feel like I’m crazy and no one understands me (apparently only 6% of people in the US share my personalty type).
All I want to do right now is fly to Maine to hug your parent’s puppy!!!
OOOH, I want to take that personality test! Do you remember what it was called? I wonder if it’s available online!
Ha! Yes, it is online and free! It’s called the Keirsey Temperament Sorter II.
If you go to keirsey.com, it’s up in the right hand corner. If you take it, I’d be interested in knowing the results!
Politically, I consider myself liberal — but I am often afraid of change.
Actually pretty embarrassing and confusing.
HAHAH. I’m so with you on #8. I used to be obsessed with drawing tattoos on my ankles as a kid but the thought of getting a permanent one grosses me out! Who wants that when you’re old and saggy!
I LOVE #9. right after college I worked many years pursuing positions I loved, looked great on my resume, and gave me a big enough salary to put away. my goal was to “retire” at 35… not quite retired, but I have the freedom to do exactly what I want now!
confession? sometimes that means pajamas and television!! 
To encourage myself to hit the pool at lunch I wear my suit under my uniform in the morning. It saves time changing once I hit the Y.
That.is.awesome.
I don’t even want to know how you go to the bathroom at work
I failed at the 10 day sugar challenge on the first day, Maybe even in the first couple of hours.
Yeah, sugar’s a sneaky sucker
Are you going to try again? I feel like you deserve a mulligan.