I love that.
Returning home after a dental appointment, I decided to watch a few minutes of tv before tackling a class assignment. ESPN showed coverage from the Worlds Strongest Man competition. In the Hercules Hold, the competitors held 353 lb pillars with each hand. The pillars were tall and heavy. The men wrapped their hands around a handle attached to a chain that led to the pillars. They competed in how long they could keep the pillars from falling away from them. Over 700 hundred pounds in their hands. OY. Commentary on their height and hand size were noted. Smaller hands were not advantageous. This prompted me to look down at my hands. My mutant baby pinky can't wrap itself around a #2 pencil.. A ten year old boy has a longer pinky finger than me. I checked. (The kiddo I work with is fascinated with my anomaly.)
My dental appointment was quick. It was a routine cleaning and since I have a mild OCD with keeping my teeth clean and flossed, there was minimal scraping. My cutie oral surgeon poked his head in to say hello. Dr. Cutie makes me smile.. Then Dr. Wife checked the hygienist's work. After, I was sent home with another toothbrush and tooth floss. What, no stickers?? :)
One word:
Lentils. Ok, two more.. Curry Ginger Lentils.
I made another wonderful potion, I mean, dish using (red) lentils, fresh ginger, curry, red pepper and olive oil. I added asparagus and naked shrimp to the side. YUM! ;) (where is that "spell" check?.. )
I am looking for a gym or facility that offers swimming. Preferably a structured swim, perhaps to include strength/resistance exercises. I do not want free swim, as I will just play.. Any suggestions?
My dreams are weird. They are usually full of adventure and craziness; fun stuff for the most part. I do not recall the details of my dreams from last night, but what I do remember is that I thought the content was odd, for me. I dreamt about potato chips. More specifically, Lays Classic. Mounds of them. Also some pastries and candybars. How freakin' odd. Although I havent chomped on anything like that lately, I am not omitting any particular food. However, maybe my brain does not know that and is in some sort of "food mourning"? No idea.. but I never dream of food.
hehe.. McDonalds Shamrock shakes are out. I am all over that.. I plan to have one on the weekend. They don't really taste like anything, but I get one every year. Its green.. its fun.. gotta have one (maybe two..)
On other fronts..
- Golf course may go up in (North) Lewiston. 250 acres bought by the Seneca's as a strategic business plan... Hopefully it will be open to the public :) In the meantime, I'll go to the driving range. Or join the Niagara County Country Club *swings hair back* j/k
- Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire is due to come out on DVD soon.. Next Tuesday (unless they meant yesterday..) OOoOOoooOh I can't wait! I *still* need to read the book that came out over summer. Not that I have had much opportunity to read fun stuff..
- Snow in the forecast.. maybe, just maybe.. there will be XC skiing in my future?? And snowmen! And snowball wars! If so.. come join me! (Throwing snowballs at myself isn't as amusing..)
Time for bed..
Be good..Play nice
~Carey
Thanks (e:imk2) and (e:mrdt) for the suggestions. I will look into a few places. I actually have a lifetime membership to Ballys. I used to use the pool there all of the time, oh and raquetball.. and run, weights, etc.--just not sure if they have swim classes. They have a small pool for the volume of people that go there. Maybe I should see what they have to offer now adays. I would prefer to work out with someone.. which is new to me, as I usually just go at things alone.
I am going to go check out that link now..
Oh how you temp me with your magical lentils. If that wasn't enough, The Shamrock Shake. I havent had a shamrock shake since I swore off fast food (Except for Mighty Taco of course). The unfortunate side effect of not having had Mcdonalds, Wendys, or Burger King in over two a and a half years is that I have not had the pleasure of a Shamrock Shake or a Wendys Frosty in quite some time. But you will not tempt me. I am running my spell checker:)
yes i would love a shamrock shake (but only on my freeday). as far as gyms with structured swimming there is the Summit Gym by the Summit Mall in the falls; Bally's which has a small pool; and the Aquatic Center in Tonawanda. I don't like public pools because they are over chlorinated because, well, people are dirty and I would say atleast 50% of the swimmers pee in the pool...why get out? (not to discourage you). To encourage you I would say join Worlds and swim at that park by Fort Miagara, I might be able to save you a few dollars. The important part of this is to find a gym that will help, encourage and support your goals, a place where you can go and feel comfortable.
carey,
you can try the aquatic center in town of tonawanda. it's pretty neat. i'm not sure if you have to be a resident or if you can be an out of towner and just pay extra. but our whole family has a membership and i know they do offer many aquatic classes. :::link:::