Category: Fit Five Friday

Fit Five Friday: 5 things I cannot live without

Tuesday Topics-1We’ve got FIVE incredible co-hosts My First 5K and MoreRunning With AttitudeRun Laugh Eat PieRuns with Pugs, and me for another Fit Five Friday link-up!  

Happy Friday!  It was a short week for me but I was very tired when I went back to work on Wednesday.  Two more weeks for me and then Spring Break!

Today I am writing about 5 things I cannot live without.  I will not include the main things one needs to live (food, clothes, shelter, etc).

• Entertainment.  I watch a few shows on Hulu, Netflix, and Peacock.  Don’t judge, I work hard.  I also enjoy reading books.  Both are a break from the stress of life.

• Healthcare.  I am lucky that I am healthy and I owe it to having access to healthcare and taking care of myself.  I saw my aunt this past weekend (she is 90 years old) and she looks great!  She was dancing at her birthday party and enjoys one beer a day.  Drinking beer is her secret!

• Technology.  I remember the days of writing school papers on a typewriter, doing research with encyclopedias, writing and mailing letters to family in Mexico, and having one phone in the house.  But thanks to technology, all of those things, and more, can be done faster and more efficient.

A car.  I know there is public transportation but for some of the things I do, I need a car. 

Coffee.  I like the taste of it.  I also like boost of energy.  I drink a cup in the morning while reading emails and blog posts, and before I head out for my run.  Depending on how I feel, I may have another cup in the afternoon and in the evening..

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Fit Five Friday: 5 of the best gifts I’ve received

Fit Five Friday-5We’ve got FIVE incredible co-hosts My First 5K and MoreRunning With AttitudeRun Laugh Eat PieRuns with Pugs, and me for another Fit Five Friday link-up!  This week’s topic is “5 things in your gym bag”.  Feel free to write about this or any fitness topic you’d like.

It’s been years since I’ve set foot in a gym but I still have my gym bag (Speedo Unisex-Adult Large Teamster Backpack 35-Liter).  It is easy to carry and big enough to store everything I need.  

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Today I will deviate from today’s topic and talk some of the favorite gifts I’ve received.

• A passport.  I was born in Mexico but came here in 1978.  I am thankful to my parents for getting a passport for me.  Yes, that is me on the left, the photo from my first passport from Mexico.  Years later I became a US citizen and got my US passport.

Travel.  I love that with or without a passport, I can travel.  I’ve been to many states and various countries.  

• To be active.   Whether it is running or walking, being active clears my head and sometimes puts me in a better mood.  I see how my mom struggles with walking and I hope that I can be active for a long time.

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To be creative and patient.   I am not one to do DIY projects but I can do fun things with my students.  Being a teacher is a difficult job but I am glad that I am patient enough to do it.  We laugh, dance, play, watch movies, etc.

To get up and keep going.  I have fallen a few times but I’ve been able to get up and continue on with whatever I was doing. 

The topic for next week – 5 places you would love to run.  Feel free to write about this or any fitness topic you’d like.  We hope you’ll link up with us!

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Fit Five Friday and March 2024 Ultimate Coffee Date

New Ultimate Coffee DateWelcome to the March edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date hosted by Coco and Deborah.  It’s also time for another edition of Fit Five Friday hosted by My First 5K and More, Running with AttitudeRun Laugh Eat PieRuns with Pugs, and me!  

Now, grab a mug of your favorite beverage, and let’s chat briefly!

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I am no longer going to NYC to run the half marathon.  The training hasn’t been there.  I thought about running it without training but feel like I will end up injured.  And that is the last thing I want.  I am happy I ran it last year and maybe will plan to go again another year.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that last month I told you that I paid over $600 for night guards.  Imagine my surprise when I got a message from the receptionist telling me that apparently my insurance did cover it and I was getting a check back.  That money went straight to my savings account.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you about my fun experience when I went to get a mammogram.  Last week on Thursday I got a reminder for my appointment the next day at 8:40am.  The next day I left a little early so I could get something to eat for breakfast and to hopefully be seen before my appointment time.  I knew it wouldn’t take long and the plan was to go back to work.  I arrived at the hospital but the receptionist told me that she didn’t see my name on the calendar.  I was confused thinking that maybe I had the wrong date and time.  But how could I when I got a reminder the day before.  Suddenly, I realized that I was in the wrong hospital.  I had gone to the one I used to go.  Luckily, it was still early and the correct hospital was about 15 minutes away.  I arrived on time and was done in about 10 minutes. 

I got my results yesterday.  Everything is normal.  

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that a few weeks ago I made an offer on a house and it was not accepted.  My offer was $30k OVER the asking price!  My agent told me the owners received 32 offers.  The house was “cheap” and it needed some work to be done.  I was ready to do it and was actually excited about it.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you I am now a fan of shopping at Aldi’s.  I remember the store as a kid.  I also remember it (years later) the store being closed on Sundays and they would only take cash or debit cards only (not the case now).  I have found some great options there and for a lower price.  I like to buy chips, fruit, and vegetables.   I also like the balsamic vinaigrette for my salad.  Can you believe that these past two weeks I have eaten a salad for lunch?  Yep, my salad has spinach, strawberry, chickpeas, feta cheese, and walnuts or sunflower seeds.  It is delicious and looks so pretty. 

The topic for next week’s Fit Fit Friday – 5 things in your gym bag.  Feel free to write about this or any fitness topic you’d like.  We hope you’ll link up with us!

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Fit Five Friday: 5 things I love about myself

Fit Five Friday-4We’ve got FIVE incredible co-hosts My First 5K and MoreRunning With AttitudeRun Laugh Eat PieRuns with Pugs, and me for another Fit Five Friday link-up!  This week’s topic is “5 things you love about yourself”.  Feel free to write about this or any fitness topic you’d like.

Why is it difficult to write nice things about ourselves?  It shouldn’t be.  I will admit that I had to google for some ideas.  As I looked through the list, it was hard to pick 5, so 10 will do – double the fun.

• I am not helpless and can take care of myself.  

• I am kind and compassionate.  

• I have a strong work ethic.

• I enjoy alone time.

• I am grateful for being alive.

• I see the good in people.

• I am great at my job.

• I have strong legs.

• I am in good health.

• I am beautiful, inside and out.

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Fit Five Friday and February 2024 Ultimate Coffee Date

New Ultimate Coffee DateWelcome to the February edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date hosted by Coco and Deborah.  It’s also time for another edition of Fit Five Friday hosted by My First 5K and More, Running with AttitudeRun Laugh Eat PieRuns with Pugs, and me!  

Now, grab a mug of your favorite beverage, and let’s chat briefly!

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you I wish I were in Orlando for the Olympic Marathon Trials.  In 2020 I went to Atlanta to spectate and had a lot of fun.  I also ran the Publix Atlanta Half Marathon so it was a busy weekend.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I am excited for Kara Goucher’s partnership with Brooks.  I will admit that at first I didn’t know too much about her but remember watching her compete in various races.  It wasn’t until I read her book that I learned more about her and began to like her more.  I briefly saw her in Atlanta but have never met her.  

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I just spent $675 on a night guard.  I’ve been wearing one for years but I think I spent $100 or so for it.  It was time for a new one but didn’t realize it would cost that much money.  I couldn’t get the same one as before because my previous dentist retired and now I have a new dentist. Unfortunately, my insurance company doesn’t cover it – and I have good insurance!

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that today is the 100th day of school.  Wow!  Times does fly by.  It was a busy week with too many assessments, etc., so we celebrated with a movie and popcorn party.  We are watching the Toy Story movies and currently are on the third movie.  Of all of them, that is my favorite one.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that sometimes I get annoyed when people are vague on social media.  Someone I know posted an Instagram story and mentioned 29 weeks.  I then sent her a message asking 29 weeks for what.  She then responded “Training”.  And then I asked her “Training for what?”  She then said she was planning to do a marathon in August.  I should have stopped at this moment, but I didn’t.  I then asked her which one which she then proceed to leave me a voice mail message.

The topic for next week’s Fit Fit Friday – 5 things you love about working out.  Feel free to write about this or any fitness topic you’d like.  We hope you’ll link up with us!

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