August 2011
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CGU week 4: Living in Filth recap
Week 4 Challenge: Clean and organize the house
Success!
As I mentioned in my first challenge post, my home is very unfinished. We’ve lived here for a year now. There’s barely any indication of the type of people who live here, and that kills me.
I busted my ass this week to clean and get things in order. This challenge really pushed me to accomplish some projects I’ve been...
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July 2011
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6.5 miles done
No knee pain!!
Thank. God.
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Does power shopping count as exercise?
Sara and I hit up five thrift stores, and had some fantastic success. I’m excited to cohesively incorporate my flair into our house. It’s currently a hodgepodge of awful.
On the way home from Prescott, I stopped by the Anthem Outlet mall to do some back to school shopping. I’m normally an awful shopper, but I was successful … four shirts, two pairs of jeans, a pair of...
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7/28-29 log
Celeste Gives Up Challenge 4: Living in Filth
Currently winning this challenge. Tomorrow I embark on an epic thrifting and crafting adventure with my BFF/cousin-in-law, Sara. Hopefully we will knock out numbers 6 and 7!
Week four’s project goals:
Put together the guest bathroom
Unpack/purge boxes in extra bedroom
Weed out and organize clothes
Scrub grout
Hardcore mop all floors
Find some...
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Strength training is not a crime
Lately I’ve felt squishier than normal. I can tell that I’ve lost some definition … and strength.
On Tuesday, training included an upper body circuit. It killed me. What happened to pumping out 100+ push ups?
For about 6 weeks, I’ve really scaled back on my weight training. Part of this is because I introduced endurance cardio twice a week (2+ hour bike rides, 8+ mile runs), and I don’t go to...
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7/27 log
Possible good news on the knee front. Brandon thinks my leg is just chronically tight. I didn’t foam roll (or stretch at all), for a week, and the pain got worse and worse. I’ve rolled every day since Monday, and it’s loosening up and feeling better in general. I still have discomfort, but it’s gradually decreased since Monday. My instructions: foam roll every day.
I was...
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7/25-26 log
What a whirlwind of a day. It turns out you can get a lot done when you wake up at 5. Including waste a lot of time…
In my domesticity kick, I seriously have spent like three hours looking through DIY projects on tumblr. Dear. God. I’ve looked at all of the featured DIY posts since May 12! Pathetic, but glorious. So many projects ready to go.
Celeste Gives Up Challenge 4: Living in...
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Never forget.
healthawakening replied to your post: My life is over
tragedy! gone too soon. that froyo had so much potential to serve it’s purpose in life. I will mourn for it.
R.I.P. Golden Spoon Small Blueberry + Cinnamon Swirl Frozen Yogurt Cone
2011 - 2011
Your tangy sweetness with a hint of spice will forever be in our hearts, reminding us of just how short—but delicious—life can be.
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My life is over
I just dropped my froyo cone.
Luckily it was almost gone. But still … I could have really used those last four bites of blueberry + cinnamon goodness.
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I just spent two hours scrubbing grout
I think I can now call myself an adult.
Too bad it’s only about one-tenth of the tile I need to clean.
Generally, I love having no carpet. But, talk to me in 1,600 square feet.
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Paging Nurse Kilduff
It’s official: My knee hurts all the time.
Even though I took it really easy last week (19 miles run, hardly any cross training), the discomfort has increased every day. Even on total rest days.
I foam rolled yesterday, and the medial side of my left knee was incredibly tight and tender. I hadn’t rolled for a week, and I’m hoping that’s why I’ve been in pain. Wishful thinking, though.
I...
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4: Celeste Gives Up ... Living in Filth
Week 4 Challenge: Clean and organize the house
I’ve never been the cleanest person. Growing up, I always got in trouble for having a messy room. My dorm room was no better. Luckily, as I became a big girl adult, I started picking up after myself.
Our house is never a total disaster, but there are times when it gets a bit too messy. Once school starts, this will become a more frequent...
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Can you guess what I'm thinking of?
I just looked for my sports bra in the refrigerator.
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CGU week 3: Tasty beverages recap
Week 3 Challenge: Only drink water.
Eff me. I have been putting this update off.
I failed. Big time. Like … gave up.
I don’t know what the deal is. When did I start drinking so much diet soda? It grosses me out and makes me feel awful.
Still though, ever since I stopped eating poorly it’s been one of my few “treats.” And then it became my crutch. Want a cupcake?...
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7/21-24 log
Well, today’s run was sub par. At best.
On Thursday, I did the spin bike, and my knee felt a little funky. Yesterday I ran 6 miles, and while the didn’t really hurt during the run, they were tender after. In today’s run, they were uncomfortable. And now, 14 hours after running, they still hurt.
Ugh. I’ve really been taking it easy this week, so I thought I would be in the...
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Operation Absent Husband
Josiah’s sailing for the week in San Diego. Then, in two weeks he’s going to NYC! So I’ll have nearly two husbandless weeks … aka time to get shit done.
My game plan for week one:
Finish reading Deathly Hallows
Watch Half-Blood Prince, DH1 + 2
Paint my nails
Organize extra bedroom
Epic girls’ night with Kelsey
Transcribe at least 20 pages of my...
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Celeste: I have an idea! Guess what it is.
Josiah: Froyo.
Celeste: How'd you know?!
Josiah: That's the only idea you ever have.
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Old wounds
It doesn’t take much to reopen a lifetime’s worth of insecurities.
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7/20 log
Today was a whirlwind of good. Slept in, worked out, had lunch with the fam, transcribed a bit, then Did Life.
The meet up was blazing hot, but fantastic. I feel honored to have met such amazing, encouraging and positive people on Tumblr.
Also, I had a total fangirl moment when Ben introduced himself to me. I told him my name, he said, “Celeste from Celeste Gives Up?” My...
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Big news
If…
If I get through this half-marathon training without battering my body…
When I get through this half-marathon training without battering my body, I am going to sign up for a marathon.
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Last night's deam
I stopped during the middle of a 5K race to get froyo.
Yep, sounds about right.
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7/19 log
A good day, ending with some True Blood, Fringe, nail painting and a popsicle. God I love popsicles.
Tuesday, July 19 exercise log:
Run: 3 miles
Gym: 17 miles spin bike, leg strength
Personal training: Knee stability training, Power Plate leg work
Home: 100 push ups
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