Goals!

I have been very bad since my birthday...spending too much time relaxing!  I didn't work out for TWO whole weeks, and yesterday was the first day.  It was great.  I walked on the treadmill for 45 minutes and now my thighs are killing me!  Yes!  So - My new goal is to work out 3-4 times per week.  I'm not losing weight like I want to, and will be doing more cardio rather than weights (instead of the other way around, which made me gain weight).

Also, Jordan got the phone number of a class-mates wife who is also a nurse and I'm making it a goal to start the VCU Medical Student Spouse Association!  I also spoke with Lyanna about it and she thinks it would be a fun idea!  I really want to network with these other spouses so we can bond and be friends, because honestly, we are the only ones who know what we're going through.

These are my goals.  I will update you with my progress!

P.S.  I realized today that the pool closes on Labor Day.  I'd better get out there as often as I can!
P.S.S.  I'm addicted to the website pinterest.com.  It's awesome.  You should check it out.
P.S.S.S (does that even exist!?) I'm very ANXIOUSLY awaiting my welcome letter into Pottermore.  I will get sorted into a house in Hogwarts, get a wand, and get to experience the stories like never before.  I'm veryveryveryvery impatient!!!!!!

Welcome 2011!

It's been a great year already! I've made my new year's resolutions and I'm excited. I love setting goals and seeing what it's possible to achieve. My inspiration for setting goals and making them are here and here and here!!

We've been going to Gold's Gym a lot - and I did the yoga class today and it was so good. I LOVE yoga! Jordan's been doing a lot of running, something he hasn't really been able to do since we moved because of the humidity and then the cold. I love going to the cardio cinema and watching a bit of some great movies.

I've set up a plan to learn new pieces in the piano AND to learn the organ. I plan on learning a new piece in each instrument every two months. I'm also going strong again in the Richmond Mormon Chorale, and we have a performance in three weeks!

That's just a couple of my goals. Jordan says he didn't make any new goals, but I know that he wants to get honors in his classes. He's begun embryology, physiology, and histology!

I'm going to start browsing for new jobs and applying only to jobs I REALLY want. Like psych or oncology jobs. So far, none are really available. There was this sweet promotion put on by Bon Secours that if you applied between January and March and got hired, you would get sent on a vacation of your dreams or given $3,000. I was so excited...and then found out that you have to have two years experience! Boo!

Oh, and I just finished reading "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. It is SO good! I loved it - it's the same kind of genre as "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, one of my other favorites. So if you're looking for a good book, read it :) I'm now reading "Beloved" by Toni Morrison, an American classic.

That's all for now folks!

Goin' to the Gym

We got annual gym memberships to Gold's Gym this week. We're excited for many reasons...

1. Jordan will have a warm place to run (not outside in the cold).

2. They have pilates, yoga, bodyflow (a mixture of pilates, yoga, and tai chi), and ZUMBA!!!!

3. Swimming pool

4. Sauna

5. Abs room

6. Cardio Cinema - a cardio room where there is a movie playing all day!

7. 3 minutes from our house

Yay for exercising :)