Good News, Bad News
I must have confused you yesterday with my big long bucket list. That was NOT my list of goals for 2010, it was just a fun little thing I found on my personal blog from a few years ago. I'm not crazy enough to set that many outrageous goals in one year, that's more like a life time of random goals in one list. Just wanted to clear that up!
GOOD NEWS
I just found out I don't have to work on Friday. YAY!!!!
BAD NEWS
Dave and I had family home evening last night, but we did not end up writing out our goals. I don't know how I forgot but I guess Dave doesn't like to set goals. At least not on paper. After we got to talking last night, he reminded me that last year I "forced" him to write out goals with me, and this year he didn't really want to. He told me he'd be happy to hear about my goals and help me set them, but he doesn't like to put goals in writing. He just doesn't like it. To each their own I guess. If he was not clearly able to achieve any goals, I might be a little bugged or concerned, but he always achieves the things he sets out for, whether they are in writing or not, so I didn't do any forcing this year.
GOOD NEWS
We didn't set any goals together last night…at least not on paper but we did verbally talk about some goals together, which really was better than nothing.
GOOD NEWS
We joined a new gym yesterday. I'm not in love with it, but it will due. It is really close, only 4 minutes away, the price is good $20 a month and it has a basketball area that Dave is thrilled about. I think it is going to end up working out pretty nice for both of us and here's why: Dave usually only likes to work out for 30 minutes or so and most days I want to go longer. Yesterday we stayed at the gym for about 50 minutes. He did 30 minutes of weights and then played basketball for the next 20 minutes while I finished up what I was doing. It was perfect! This way I don't feel rushed and he doesn't get bored waiting around. It's a perfect solution for both of us.
BAD NEWS
On a not so happy note…ERRRRRRRRRRRRR. That is me being upset. The workout as a whole was great. It was my back…that was not great. It started bothering me a few hours after we got home from the gym. I don't get it. Is it me? Is it the treadmill? The past month I have ran quite a few times outside and have been just fine, no back pain at all. Although my back pain today and last night is not super bad, the fact that it's there really bugs me. I'm not sure if my form lags when I'm on a treadmill as apposed to outside or what the heck the problem is…all I know is I'm frustrated. I don't even dare to run for the rest of the week because once it starts hurting it takes a while for it to go away and I don't want to make it worse than it already is. I'm not really sure what I am going to do or how to figure it out. Any ideas?
GOOD NEWS
Last night we ate at our very own dinner table for the first time in our entire 2 1/2 year marriage! No joke! We have never owned a dinner table before and did not get chairs until just recently, so last night we ate together at the dinner table for the first time! It was really fun. Check it out…
The table with the chairs
BAD NEWS
My mom called and told me my camera is not at their house. What!? Where is it then? I'm in trouble.
GOOD NEWS
I made a new dish which was awesome. We had almond chicken (SO GOOD), brown lemon rice and green beans. MMMM MMMM GOOD. I'm such a nerd but I'm get so proud of myself when I cook something really yummy. I guess its because not everything I cook is really yummy. I'm working on it though!! 
(Yes we both had a soda with our meal. Dave was in charge of getting us drinks, and that is what he picked)
I ended up drinking water and saving my soda for afterwards.
BAD NEWS
Although I love repeat LOVE watching the Bachelor….this season is the most awkward season I've ever seen so far. The girls, Jake, everything about it makes me squirm in my seat. And what's up with the freaky weird dramatic cry baby girl? Do you think she is crazy???? I do. I'm still super excited to keep watching though.
GOOD NEWS
Did you see Love On A Conveyor Belt last night. Dave and I laughed our bums off! Too Funny! I will be watching it again next week. Also, we are super excited for all our favorite TV shows to come back on. We really truly heart our TV shows.
DOUBLE GOOD NEWS
Although we didn't put it in writing, we made a goal to eat at the dinner table every night and I love the idea!
QA: Do you eat at the dinner table every night?
Do you physically write down your goals?
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Jessica @ How Sweet It Is on 2010.01.05
I always cook, but we rarely eat together because my hubby gets home later! I always sit with him, tho.
I love your table!
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Evan Thomas on 2010.01.05
I don't think I've ever written down a goal beyond a daily to-do list and even those I mostly keep in my head.
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Karyn on 2010.01.05
lots of good stuff there despite some bad news. and i always eat dinner at the table although when i'm in my hometown i eat by myself a lot. when i'm at school i get to have a social dinner time
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Stephanie on 2010.01.05
Yes, the Bachelor was super awkward! I wrote about the cry baby too!
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Cindy on 2010.01.05
we eat at our counter that's in our kitchen bc our dinning room table is fancy schmancy and not for every day use. We expanded our kitchen for more kitchen space at the expense of a small table space (hence the counter)
We have eating at our official table 2 times (last thanksgiving and this thanksgiving) plus a few card games were played there.
OH YOU KNOW I LOVE ME SOME LISTS. nuff said
I am thinking you might need some core strenght as I have learned that helps running A LOT. PIlates is a good start! and it's fast and easy and you can do it at home anytime!
I am so happy you have a beautiful dinning room table. it's PERFECT. LOVE the dark wood! (ours is too)
xo
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Sarah on 2010.01.05
We're terrible about eating at the table as well! We always find ourselves eating at the coffee table in the living room since we're normally eating while a show we like is on
We're house hunting right now and are going to try to "eat like grown ups" at the table after we get settled!
Sorry to hear about your back, I hope it feels better soon!
Courtney on 2010.01.05
I agree with Cindy that you probably need to work on your core and your back through strength training. Also make sure you are stretching after to keep the muscles limber. Injuries are frustrating..hope you can work through it!
I've never watched ANY of the Bachelor/ette shows and watched the beginning last night and I was squirming…couldn't take it. That guy is HOT but he is super dorky and the girls all seemed desperate! I don't think I will watch it again…I have a high threshold for CRAP tv (i.e. One Tree Hill) but I just can't do it!
Courtney
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Natalie on 2010.01.05
I couldn't agree more. He is the biggest dork, but I think that makes it all the better. If you would have seen him last season it might make more sense. Anyhow…i love the shows..they are just so stinking funny.
Krista on 2010.01.05
We eat at the dinner table every night…whether it's just 2 of us or all 4. Before we had kids we never ate at the table. It seemed like a waste of time. But ya can't have kids eating where ever they feel like! LOL!
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Morgan on 2010.01.05
We just started sitting down at our table to eat, instead of in front of the TV. We eat slower and talk a lot, I love it.
I hope your back starts to feel better soon!
Betty on 2010.01.05
You will love eating at the dinner table. We do every night during the week. It's nice to talk about our day without having to talk over the t.v.
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Lu on 2010.01.05
I wrote down my goals this year. I don't always do that. I try to eat dinner at the table every night with my family. I grew up doing that and I enjoyed it for the most part. I like that my son is getting that from us. Hubby and I insist. Regardless of what is happening later that night we always sit down and eat together. I love it. I have a lot of back problems. I found that yoga helps me not have back pain at all. I'm not sure what it is, but something makes me stronger with yoga. Also, running outside may make you pay more attention to your steps. It's more likely that you could trip over something, or run into something outside, which in turn makes you more careful and aware. I hope you feel better.
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Sister on 2010.01.05
Yay! I love the table with your chairs and rugs! It looks so good! Your dinner sounded delicious! I am the same way, I get so excited and happy when i make something new that we both love!! Yum Yum! I agree the bachelor was super awquard (however you spell that!) The kind where you are embarassed for the people you are watching! But that also makes it fun to watch!
Katie on 2010.01.05
Ahh! I love your table! I LOVE eating at the dinner table, but unfortunately, we don't do it much – it's usually the couches…lazy, lazy.
Awesome price on the gym membership, but sorry about your back – I hope it clears up quickly, and FOR GOOD!
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AnnQ on 2010.01.05
I agree with some of your other Commenters…maybe doing more ab work and some additional weight for your back might help…? The treadmill IS funny, though — I'm more likely to injure my calf muscles on the Tmill than if I'm running outside. I think it's more challenging to keep good form.
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Sandra on 2010.01.06
Love your table and chairs! Congrats!
It's a big fat no as far as sitting at the table to eat. I probably should have that as a goal but I don't want to this year!lol
As for the goals, I do not write them down. And I only really have one- and that is to eat good quality food.
Sandra
Jordan on 2010.01.07
Your house is just beautiful and I love your table and chairs. D and I sit at our dining room table together, but our dining room table = 2 TV dinner trays that we saddle up to us while we sit on the couch
Our city house is like a dollhouse!
Sorry about your back, that is really frustrating. I had an issue with pain on the inside of my shoulder blade and I was able to (through trial and error) figure out that I was doing kettle bell swings with poor form and slowly worked them back into a routine. Hope that method works for you. Good that you are taking it easy and not pushing too hard!
Shannon on 2010.01.08
Ha! I had the same reaction to the Bachelor. Of course he kept the crying girl around. And of course she was the last one that he gave a rose to…the producers have to keep the suspense!
We always eat at our table. It's brand new and it makes us feel so grown up!
I have a bunch of mental goals, but I like your idea about writing them down. It does make it more real to put something in writing.
I've been so behind on blog reading since the holidays…. I have to read back a ways now and catch up on the goings on of your blog
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Bernadette on 2010.01.29
OOOOhhh how I love that table!!! I absolutely love it!! Mine is the same type of wood but a different style. We eat at the table most every night, probably 6 out of 7 days a week. Growing up my family didn't, so I have always made it a point to do that with my kids.
Have a wonderful Friday!!
xoxo