Exercising...Not my strong point! Running in Elementary and Junior High very much hated. And I mean LOATHED!
I either came in last, or didn't finish. For the most part I was healthy growing up, with all of the outside chores to do on a acre of yard, mowing lawns for the widows, and apple duties from the many apple trees in the backyard.
Spring of 2009 I weighed the heaviest I have ever been and I could see my stomach pooch in many pictures. So this last summer I changed how I ate and exercised a little...and I mean a little...and lost 10 pounds.
Spring of 2010 and I kept off about 8 of the 10 but thought it would be nice to loose another 10. Ann at work found a book called "The Game on Diet" and she had me read it so we could do it at work with those who wanted to participate get healthy, and make some life changes.
The best part about the program is that it's not just a diet, it's also helping change life habits. We are on teams and we get points for eating 5 small healthy meals a day, 7 hours of sleep a night, 20 minutes of exercising, getting rid of a bad habit, starting a new habit, communicating with a teammate and opponent, loosing weight, and the biggest one, drinking 100 liters of water a day.
Not sure I like all the trips to the bathroom or the fridge but I'm sure I will get used to it. At first I gained 6 lbs of water weight in one day and I wasn't very happy as it stayed with me for a whole week. Ruined my score for week one. This week has been different. I lost the 6 lbs of water weight and 3 lbs from my starting weight.
I've realized how much better I feel from exercising (elliptical and treadmill), eating better, being hydrated, and loosing some weight. The game is really fun and if it wasn't I probably wouldn't be making the changes I am. And hey my bathing suit will look better on me this summer than it did last summer!
I met a guy in January at a Potluck and we talked about his curry that he made. He was nice but I didn't think anything about going out with him.
This guys home was the place where FHE was held on Monday. I spent the whole time observing Smart Guy and didn't even pay attention to this guy who we will call Electronic Guy (Why? Well he had more electronics and speakers than I know what to do with) tonight I checked my facebook and Electronic Guy had sent me a message.
"What's up Amy!? Hows your week been? Got any exciting weekend plans? :)"
To me it sounds like Electronic Guy was asking to see if I was available for the weekend. I know spontaneous is good but to be honest...when it's not someone you necessarily want to go out with short notice is not an exciting or desirable quality. And I've never received a date offer over facebook so it put me off a bit. Considering everything it was still Flattering. I have to give Electronic Guy 8 points for effort considering he doesn't have my phone number...because I'm not offering it out as freely these days.
For those out there with more experience, was Electronic Guy asking me out? Or am I just reading into something friendly and casual?
I responded with, "Hey, it's been busy and my weekend is just as busy with plans and work. :) You?"
I am actually way busy this weekend with dog sitting, friends on Friday and working on Saturday most the day, making it impossible to get together...so the poor guy didn't even stand a chance against my schedule.
Wishing the message had been from Smart Guy rather than Electronic Guy. My gut says I'm not interested but maybe it's worth going out once.
Alicia and I went to Family Home Evening last night. I went hoping for any kind of experience to blog about. I was only there for maybe 5 minutes when I found myself standing in the middle of the living room trying to decide what to do next.
When I turned to my left I saw this guy who we will call "Smart Guy" walking in our direction. I've been told by many in the last 2 months that I shouldn't be afraid to be me...the take charge, get em done kind of person... and take action in my dating life. What have I got to loose? So I took a chance and put myself out there and turned towards Smart Guy and introduced myself.
Smart Guy and I talked for a bit, then talked with others, then by ourselves again. The lesson started and we were asked to split into groups of two. I turned in Smart Guys direction just to see what he was thinking and he motioned that we should be a team.
After the lesson Smart Guy and I continued to sit next to each other but our conversations were with others sitting around us. I finished my conversation and Smart Guy finished his and we started talking again. It became time to leave and we both stood up and kinda him hawed around and finally I stepped forward and did it...I said to him as we stood there looking at each other "We should do something some time" and Smart Guy said "Ya we really should, I should get your number."
So...I gave him my number and he said he would give me a call.
He is tall, has red-ish blonde hair, is very quiet, somewhat shy, and smart (he's a pharmacist). I could tell just from the short evening that he has a great spirit about him. So yes I hope he calls and see what happens!
Was I surprised with the results of putting myself out there? Yes! But a good surprised.
I went to a older singles ward today the name I will not mention. We got there early and sat and watched as everyone filled into the chapel. From what I saw today there was probably 20 guys in my desirable age and about 200 that looked like they could be my father.
If you were in my situation would you want to go out with someone that was going off to college when you were born?
Ewe... not me!
Everywhere I turn it's old guy city. They must know I'm way too nice and I get trapped into talking to them feeling uneasy especially because of the age barrier!
Still searching for guys more my age!
Family Home Evening tomorrow night maybe I'll get another good blog story...so stay tuned.
