Jazz is staying with me because of WW3 (Streak vs. Mason). Streak nipped Mason's face, but ultimately lost the war...he is being sent to his grandparents house in Robertsdale and Jazz is with me in Auburn.
Jazz is a pretty athletic dog...maybe that is why we get along so well. We run together, play tug-a-war, etc. Everyone knows that I am a neat freak when it comes to my trailer in Auburn. However, since Jazz has been here, it looks like a disaster area (i.e. Toys are EVERYWHERE!).
There have been a few things he and I both have had to get used to though since his arrival.
A.) We have had to get used to eating schedules. My dogs aren't very fond of this, but it is good for J-Man.
B.) We have had to get used to compromise in the morning. If he doesn't have to potty that bad, then he isn't allowed to wake me up! However, if he needs to go bad, he usually nudges me a lot or pulls the cover off me (not my favorite way to get up).
C.) THE ULTIMATE ISSUE we have had to get used to is Mary and Martha. Mary and Martha are my two Djungarian Hamsters. While I am working on homework, Jazz chills infront of their mansion and just watches...every now and then he will whine for them or bounce on the table they are on. This is his thrill. I took one out and let him sniff it. It is phenomenal!! He doesn't want to hurt them. He is just curious. It is almost as if he is their protector...bouncer or body gaurd. It is quite a funny site!
We have to get through some of the transitions still, but Jazz has been an absolute joy to me, Twinky, Lady, Mary, Martha, and (yes, even) Brad.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Jogging 101-Day 29-34
Friday
We did our Indian Run in the Coliseum since it was cold. It wasn't too bad, but I didn't feel good.
Monday
We ran 3 miles outside on the track. I was sick, but I made record time of 24 minutes.
Wednesday
We ran the ramps today; but since I went to the doctor the day before and was told I have bronchitis, she told me to walk the ramp trail.
Friday
The class ran the loop around campus. Since I was still sick, she cut the loop in half for me and another sick girl.
Monday
We ran 3 miles outside on the track. I was in the front pack after two miles, but then I started coughing ferociously! My ribs have hurt ever since! She MADE me walk the last half mile.
Wednesday
Since it is cold outside and because of my episode on Monday, she allowed me to run inside the Coliseum while everyone else did the ramp trail. I did 5 laps (1 mile) and 8 stadiums...which translates into more than the other group had to do. I came outside to meet back up with them looking like a wet rat.
We did our Indian Run in the Coliseum since it was cold. It wasn't too bad, but I didn't feel good.
Monday
We ran 3 miles outside on the track. I was sick, but I made record time of 24 minutes.
Wednesday
We ran the ramps today; but since I went to the doctor the day before and was told I have bronchitis, she told me to walk the ramp trail.
Friday
The class ran the loop around campus. Since I was still sick, she cut the loop in half for me and another sick girl.
Monday
We ran 3 miles outside on the track. I was in the front pack after two miles, but then I started coughing ferociously! My ribs have hurt ever since! She MADE me walk the last half mile.
Wednesday
Since it is cold outside and because of my episode on Monday, she allowed me to run inside the Coliseum while everyone else did the ramp trail. I did 5 laps (1 mile) and 8 stadiums...which translates into more than the other group had to do. I came outside to meet back up with them looking like a wet rat.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Jogging 101-Day 27-28
Wednesday
As our teacher promised, we had a ramp it up Wednesday. This meant we ran up and down the ramp, jogged to the next ramp and repeated this pattern on all three ramps of the Coliseum. We did this whole loop twice before jogging around the Coliseum two times and walking around once. It doesn't sound that bad until you have run up the ramps a couple of times and your legs aren't totally under you anymore.
Friday
It rained hard so class was canceled.
Monday
It was freezing cold outside, but we ran at the track anyway! It wasn't too much fun. We ran three miles and sprinted the last lap. I ran my three miles in 24 minutes...which isn't bad, but not world record pace...ha! The only problem with running outside today is my throat burned, my hands went numb, I sweated (which made me freeze when the wind blew even harder), my ears hurt, and my head felt like it was going to explode. I'm going to go get winter jogging clothes to be totally prepared for this so it doesn't happen again.
Wednesday
I am sick...I have a swollen and sore throat AND my ears hurt. It feels like an ear infection is on its way, but I have an extra Z-pack that I'm going to start taking today. Anyway, it was even colder today! It was 30* at 8:00 in the morning! She decided since it was so cold we would go in the Coliseum to jog. We did the Indian Jog for one mile and then jogged one mile at 75%. It wasn't too bad, but I still don't feel good.
As our teacher promised, we had a ramp it up Wednesday. This meant we ran up and down the ramp, jogged to the next ramp and repeated this pattern on all three ramps of the Coliseum. We did this whole loop twice before jogging around the Coliseum two times and walking around once. It doesn't sound that bad until you have run up the ramps a couple of times and your legs aren't totally under you anymore.
Friday
It rained hard so class was canceled.
Monday
It was freezing cold outside, but we ran at the track anyway! It wasn't too much fun. We ran three miles and sprinted the last lap. I ran my three miles in 24 minutes...which isn't bad, but not world record pace...ha! The only problem with running outside today is my throat burned, my hands went numb, I sweated (which made me freeze when the wind blew even harder), my ears hurt, and my head felt like it was going to explode. I'm going to go get winter jogging clothes to be totally prepared for this so it doesn't happen again.
Wednesday
I am sick...I have a swollen and sore throat AND my ears hurt. It feels like an ear infection is on its way, but I have an extra Z-pack that I'm going to start taking today. Anyway, it was even colder today! It was 30* at 8:00 in the morning! She decided since it was so cold we would go in the Coliseum to jog. We did the Indian Jog for one mile and then jogged one mile at 75%. It wasn't too bad, but I still don't feel good.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Gamer's Rot
A few days ago, Amy and I were playing DK and I noticed my thumb was sore, but not like it gets sore when I get gamer's thumb. I looked down at the tip of my thumb and noticed the skin was peeling back and it looked like a fungus on my thumb. We have invented a new term for this. It is called "Gamer's Rot". It hurts, but not quite as bad as gamer's thumb! :)
Are these monsters going to eat me?
On Saturday, Brad, Mrs. Christi, and I decided to go to Opelika in the afternoon to get Mrs. Christi some flowers from Lowes and me some books from B*A*M. Before we left Roanoke, we stopped by one of Mrs. Christi's friends house to drop off some food for a funeral. When I was on my way out, I walked toward a fence and saw two HUMONGOUS dogs running straight for me! They had to have been as tall as my waist. When they got close, I thought I was going to be eaten for sure, but I wasn't! They stood up next to me...almost knocking me down (they stood up higher than me) and commenced to licking me all over! They were the biggest babies--two huge Great Dane monsters that had no intention of eating me.
Whew...what a relief!
Whew...what a relief!
Harry Potty?
As everyone knows, I love Harry Potter. Bret conveniently started calling it Harry Potty about a year ago when I brought home Harry Potter Scene It-which no one loved! Anyway, I was working on some things on my computer when all of a sudden Amy says, "That's SCARY!"
I said, "What is?"
She said, "You're sitting there quoting the movie, Erin! You are saying all of their lines-word for word!! That is what's scary."
Apparently, I know the movies and books inside out and need to break up with them for a while. What's next? Am I going to be told I can't watch Pride and Prejudice? Now, that's a scary thought!
I said, "What is?"
She said, "You're sitting there quoting the movie, Erin! You are saying all of their lines-word for word!! That is what's scary."
Apparently, I know the movies and books inside out and need to break up with them for a while. What's next? Am I going to be told I can't watch Pride and Prejudice? Now, that's a scary thought!
Jogging 101-Day 25-26
Friday
It was very overcast. The weather channel said it was supposed to rain in the morning. So, she cancel class after she took roll. No fun run!
Monday
It was pretty chilly outside today; so, she decided to take us inside to the Coliseum. We did our stretching and then she threw a surprise at me! She said, "I JUST want you to run for 35 minutes." This would be the longest "time" we have run in class! I ran at a slow pace so I wouldn't have to stop and walk/rest. At the end when she told me to finish out this lap and I would be done, I noticed I had a bit of energy left. I was surprised that I wasn't winded or wasn't having muscle aches. I sped up and finished with plenty of energy. We ran somewhere around 3.5-3.7 miles. It was a good run considering I haven't run since Wednesday. Despite my doubts, It was actually fun! It makes me run on my off day; however, I have a blister and my right knee hurts a bit from the run today...so I better not unless both are healed by tomorrow.
Good running today...STAY TUNED IN FOR WEDNESDAY. SHE PROMISES TO GIVE US A "RAMP IT UP WEDNESDAY"! :)
It was very overcast. The weather channel said it was supposed to rain in the morning. So, she cancel class after she took roll. No fun run!
Monday
It was pretty chilly outside today; so, she decided to take us inside to the Coliseum. We did our stretching and then she threw a surprise at me! She said, "I JUST want you to run for 35 minutes." This would be the longest "time" we have run in class! I ran at a slow pace so I wouldn't have to stop and walk/rest. At the end when she told me to finish out this lap and I would be done, I noticed I had a bit of energy left. I was surprised that I wasn't winded or wasn't having muscle aches. I sped up and finished with plenty of energy. We ran somewhere around 3.5-3.7 miles. It was a good run considering I haven't run since Wednesday. Despite my doubts, It was actually fun! It makes me run on my off day; however, I have a blister and my right knee hurts a bit from the run today...so I better not unless both are healed by tomorrow.
Good running today...STAY TUNED IN FOR WEDNESDAY. SHE PROMISES TO GIVE US A "RAMP IT UP WEDNESDAY"! :)
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