Never Give Up, Never Surrender
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Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
@graoumia thank you
Hey two days in a row! I'm happy to be back on the Hive.
28 Aug workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
Unbroken Workout
WoD Full body stretch
I'm making massive amounts of taco filling for a potluck tomorrow and of course I'll have to have some for dinner.
Have a great evening.
Hey two days in a row! I'm happy to be back on the Hive.
28 Aug workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
Unbroken Workout
WoD Full body stretch
I'm making massive amounts of taco filling for a potluck tomorrow and of course I'll have to have some for dinner.
Have a great evening.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Hello bees! For the past several months I've been tracking my sleep score. It's interesting that when I was on a 3 week break from work I got between 7-8 hours almost every night and my sleep score was good. Back to my work routine, getting up very early, and now I get maybe 6 hours/night (despite going to bed earlier) and the score is consistently fair, or like last night, poor. My best sleep seems to happen between 5am-7am. This is when I get up, get ready and leave for work.
I've been crunching numbers, trying to figure out if I can retire early. If I do, one of my biggest concerns would be getting health insurance. Having had some health issues this past year, this is could be an issue. Would my health issues be fewer due to better quality of sleep and less stress? Maybe. Or would living on a very limited income create more stress? Maybe. I am able to live on very little. I don't need much but costs continue to rise: insurance, utilities, food, etc. What's better? Live now with less and maybe better quality of life? Or wait until I'm sure I'll have what's needed, even though each day seems to be exacting a heavy toll on me? I've been mulling this over for a while and am stuck.
Meanwhile, I press on!
3 Sept workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
WoD Toughie workout
EoD Jumping Jacks
It's very hot out! Time to water the garden. Have a lovely evening bees.
I've been crunching numbers, trying to figure out if I can retire early. If I do, one of my biggest concerns would be getting health insurance. Having had some health issues this past year, this is could be an issue. Would my health issues be fewer due to better quality of sleep and less stress? Maybe. Or would living on a very limited income create more stress? Maybe. I am able to live on very little. I don't need much but costs continue to rise: insurance, utilities, food, etc. What's better? Live now with less and maybe better quality of life? Or wait until I'm sure I'll have what's needed, even though each day seems to be exacting a heavy toll on me? I've been mulling this over for a while and am stuck.
Meanwhile, I press on!
3 Sept workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
WoD Toughie workout
EoD Jumping Jacks
It's very hot out! Time to water the garden. Have a lovely evening bees.
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Time to catch up on logging...
3 Sept
PT exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
4 Sept
PT exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
5 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
6 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
Subroutine Workout
I've been enjoying the first hints of fall around here, even though it's still HOT. Rain is in the forecast soon. Pressing on!
3 Sept
PT exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
4 Sept
PT exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
5 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
6 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
Subroutine Workout
I've been enjoying the first hints of fall around here, even though it's still HOT. Rain is in the forecast soon. Pressing on!
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Catching up again on my log.
7 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
8 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
9 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD Cossack squats are hard!
EoD
It's a beautiful rainy day! Soup and sweater weather.
Have a nice evening bees.
7 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
8 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD
EoD
9 Sept
PT Exercises - 15 min
WoD Cossack squats are hard!
EoD
It's a beautiful rainy day! Soup and sweater weather.
Have a nice evening bees.
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
I had a procedure on my back last week, so no exercise for a few days. But I'm feeling much better and I think I'll be pain free for awhile. 
15 Sept workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
WoD
That's it, I didn't want to push myself too hard yet. Have a nice evening.
15 Sept workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
WoD
That's it, I didn't want to push myself too hard yet. Have a nice evening.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Hello bees! I have been fairly consistent with exercising but not with logging. 
I am really enjoying the Exercise of the Day and Workout of the Day. I don't have to think about it, it's always a surprise and never boring! Also autumn yardwork is in full force here. So there's been lots to keep me busy.
30 Sept workout:
PT exercises
E o D
W o D
Now to enjoy a cozy evening. TTFN bees!
I am really enjoying the Exercise of the Day and Workout of the Day. I don't have to think about it, it's always a surprise and never boring! Also autumn yardwork is in full force here. So there's been lots to keep me busy.30 Sept workout:
PT exercises
E o D
W o D
Now to enjoy a cozy evening. TTFN bees!
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Lots of number crunching today at work. My brain needs a rest. Today's workout was perfect.
1 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Enjoying some early autumn rain here; hooray! no watering the yard!
1 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Enjoying some early autumn rain here; hooray! no watering the yard!
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Acorns and leaves are falling. I love this time of year! (except for all the raking). I've been a bit sporadic with exercise but I keep pressing on.
8 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD - Shieldmaiden--loved it!!
Soup for supper tonight. Have a nice evening bees.
8 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD - Shieldmaiden--loved it!!
Soup for supper tonight. Have a nice evening bees.
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Happy Fri-YAY!! It's raining buckets here so all yardwork is on hold woo hoo!!
10 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD - the instructions were confusing to me but I think I figured it out; or I did way too many reps......
Have a lovely evening bees. I'm going to enjoy being cozy.
10 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD - the instructions were confusing to me but I think I figured it out; or I did way too many reps......
Have a lovely evening bees. I'm going to enjoy being cozy.
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
I have been fighting a cold for several days and finally am feeling better. Decided to ramp up my immune system with some light exercise. The leaves and acorns on the ground will have to wait until the weekend though.
15 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
One Day At A Time Workout
Time for some hot water, lemon juice, honey and cayenne pepper.
15 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
One Day At A Time Workout
Time for some hot water, lemon juice, honey and cayenne pepper.
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"If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory."
Don't forget the ginger! I hope you feel better soon!
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
@Anek @astro_lizard thank you!
The cold has progressed into my chest and I was coughing a lot last night. Despite that, I am feeling better but trying not to fall back into typical Lady Celerity habits by pushing myself too much. Cold and flu and Covid season is in full swing at work so if I can get away with just a cold I feel fortunate!
16 Oct 2025
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Gonna enjoy an episode Inside Airport Lost & Found . It's bizarrely fascinating. Who parks their car at the airport and never comes back to get it?? Who loses (or even buys) a pair of Limited Edition Air Jordan sneakers worth over $700?? Why would you not file a lost claim for your child's baggage containing trinkets from a trip to Disneyland?? I can imagine some great stories!
The cold has progressed into my chest and I was coughing a lot last night. Despite that, I am feeling better but trying not to fall back into typical Lady Celerity habits by pushing myself too much. Cold and flu and Covid season is in full swing at work so if I can get away with just a cold I feel fortunate!
16 Oct 2025
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Gonna enjoy an episode Inside Airport Lost & Found . It's bizarrely fascinating. Who parks their car at the airport and never comes back to get it?? Who loses (or even buys) a pair of Limited Edition Air Jordan sneakers worth over $700?? Why would you not file a lost claim for your child's baggage containing trinkets from a trip to Disneyland?? I can imagine some great stories!
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"Just moving forward with steel in my spine and glitter in the air!"
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
That pesky cold has lingered but is almost gone. My daughter, however, has been very sick with multiple infections. We had to go to the emergency room on Friday morning. She is slowly healing but it's been hard for her to keep the medicine down. Prayers and healing vibes are appreciated!
Saturday I did an epic leaf blowing marathon. First I got on the roof and blew the leaves off, then cleaned the guttters. Then I did my mom's roof. Then I had to clean up the huge mess I made blowing everything off. Anyway, it took most of the day. I didn't mind too much, it was beautiful outside, but even with a mask on I managed to breathe a lot of dust. Everything looked great---until the next day when the wind picked up.
Who needs a gym?
20 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD - squat hops are weird!
WoD
Pixie was rooting for my favorite team!
Saturday I did an epic leaf blowing marathon. First I got on the roof and blew the leaves off, then cleaned the guttters. Then I did my mom's roof. Then I had to clean up the huge mess I made blowing everything off. Anyway, it took most of the day. I didn't mind too much, it was beautiful outside, but even with a mask on I managed to breathe a lot of dust. Everything looked great---until the next day when the wind picked up.
Who needs a gym?20 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD - squat hops are weird!
WoD
Pixie was rooting for my favorite team!
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for your daughter!!
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"Just moving forward with steel in my spine and glitter in the air!"
For your daughter
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
@CODawn @astro_lizard @Syrius Thank you. She is doing a bit better today. 
It was hectic at work today = normal!
21 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
I made some udon noodle soup with tofu and greens, yum. Have a nice evening.
It was hectic at work today = normal!
21 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
I made some udon noodle soup with tofu and greens, yum.
Have a nice evening.
Mamatigerj
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Continued healing thoughts & prayers for your daughter. 
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
@Mamatigerj thank you! She is definitely improving.
Yesterday I made the trek to Civilization and got home way too late and too tired to do anything. The most important thing I did was stock up on cat food!
I'm going to open up a little and say the past few weeks have been really, really hard. There's been a lot going on. My only sibling passed away. My daughter and I have been very sick. Work has been tough and I have two more years until I can afford to retire. There are some significant death anniversaries this time of year. I feel stretched to the breaking point with all my responsibilities. I have a Major Milestone birthday coming up that I'm not at all excited about. I feel discouraged. BUT I do have hope. I know this life is not all there is. We all struggle at times. It helps to share with others even if it's on a fitness server. I'm thankful I can do that here.
23 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD - whew! What Doesn't Kill You was a great workout!
Have a nice evening bees.
Yesterday I made the trek to Civilization and got home way too late and too tired to do anything. The most important thing I did was stock up on cat food!
I'm going to open up a little and say the past few weeks have been really, really hard. There's been a lot going on. My only sibling passed away. My daughter and I have been very sick. Work has been tough and I have two more years until I can afford to retire. There are some significant death anniversaries this time of year. I feel stretched to the breaking point with all my responsibilities. I have a Major Milestone birthday coming up that I'm not at all excited about. I feel discouraged. BUT I do have hope. I know this life is not all there is. We all struggle at times. It helps to share with others even if it's on a fitness server. I'm thankful I can do that here.
23 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD - whew! What Doesn't Kill You was a great workout!
Have a nice evening bees.
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Mamatigerj
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I am so sorry for your loss, and that things are hard right now. Please know that i am praying for you.
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Any one of those things alone would be a difficult time, let alone all of them at once. I hope things turn around for you soon. I'm sorry to hear of your sibling passing. I know nothing will make the pain of loss go away so I hope the rest of your life improves so you're better equipped to cope with the loss. I'm glad sharing things here is helping. Please go easy on yourself!
Happy Birthday
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
@Syrius @Fremen @Mamatigerj @Bracelet @CODawn @agc @TopNotch @Anek thank you for your kind words, support and birthday wishes. 
I went to a really nice steakhouse for my birthday dinner and had a marvelous meal. I was given a gift certificate for a 90 minute massage too; can't wait to use it!
27 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
400 overhead punches for Haunted Hive
Have a nice evening bees.
I went to a really nice steakhouse for my birthday dinner and had a marvelous meal. I was given a gift certificate for a 90 minute massage too; can't wait to use it!
27 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
400 overhead punches for Haunted Hive
Have a nice evening bees.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Cold and foggy this morning but later the sun came out and made all of the beautiful autumn leaves glow.
28 Oct workout:
PT exercises -15 min
EoD
WoD
I'm roasting sweet potatoes, onions, bell pepper, red potatoes, and eggplant for supper. Have a nice evening.
28 Oct workout:
PT exercises -15 min
EoD
WoD
I'm roasting sweet potatoes, onions, bell pepper, red potatoes, and eggplant for supper. Have a nice evening.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Today was official Parents Behaving Badly Day. So much so that law enforcement was called. Everything's okay but yikes! people get a grip. Add to this a two hour webinar on a complicated billing process using at least 50 different acronyms and having my desk surrounded by people talking very loudly around me and let's just say that I'm done. 
But what a blessing that my daughter is making us dinner (pasta!! the ultimate comfort food!).
29 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD Rocking It Workout - whoa this one was hard!
I'm off to the couch. Have a nice evening.
But what a blessing that my daughter is making us dinner (pasta!! the ultimate comfort food!).
29 Oct workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD Rocking It Workout - whoa this one was hard!
I'm off to the couch. Have a nice evening.
Mamatigerj
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I hope today will be better. 
I do aggree , take care
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
It's been full-on yardwork here. Alas, no sooner do I blow off the roof and clean the gutters and walkways then
Oh well, it's so pretty I can't be upset about it. We're expecting lots of rain this week so I have a feeling most of the remaining leaves will be on the ground quickly.
3 November workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
I'm missing the SOMA 40+ program but I've been consistently inconsistent lately. Sticking to the Exercise of the Day and Workout of the Day has been a stress-free way to get my workouts in. I've also been looking at the weighted club that @Fremen is using. Looks really interesting!
Oh well, it's so pretty I can't be upset about it. We're expecting lots of rain this week so I have a feeling most of the remaining leaves will be on the ground quickly.
3 November workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
I'm missing the SOMA 40+ program but I've been consistently inconsistent lately. Sticking to the Exercise of the Day and Workout of the Day has been a stress-free way to get my workouts in. I've also been looking at the weighted club that @Fremen is using. Looks really interesting!
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"“Keep an eye on the staircases. They like to change.” Percy Weasley, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone."
I have to say, these are really fun exercises, and there's no other way to train them like this.
I'm now on to the core rotation part.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
It's official: there are now more leaves on the ground than on the trees. Days of heavy rain has had its impact. Thankfully, it's still raining and until it stops I have a legitimate excuse for not raking leaves. 
5 November workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Have a nice evening bees!
5 November workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Have a nice evening bees!
Lady Celerity
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
Is it Friday yet???? Lots of misbehaving students today--LOTS. Everyone is frazzled. Thankfully we have a four-day weekend coming up! 
6 Nov Workout
PT Exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Looking for meal inspiration tonight....
6 Nov Workout
PT Exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Looking for meal inspiration tonight....
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rather a mellow day until right as I was getting ready to leave work an employee quit.
So I had to work late calculating their end of pay.
But now I'm off for four whole glorious days. Yes, there is leaf raking in my future but I'll be able to sleep in and take my time with it.
7 Nov Workout:
PT exercises - 15min
EoD
WoD
Time for some Asian food and a movie I think! Have a lovely evening bees.
Rather a mellow day until right as I was getting ready to leave work an employee quit.
So I had to work late calculating their end of pay.But now I'm off for four whole glorious days. Yes, there is leaf raking in my future but I'll be able to sleep in and take my time with it.
7 Nov Workout:
PT exercises - 15min
EoD
WoD
Time for some Asian food and a movie I think! Have a lovely evening bees.
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"..one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on.."
After a long and busy weekend it's back to reality. I put in some marathon yardwork over the weekend but you really can't tell; the leaves have fallen so fast! Spent time with family, took care of housework, paperwork and even did a little Christmas shopping.
12 Nov workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Making vegetable minestrone soup for supper. Have a nice evening.
12 Nov workout:
PT exercises - 15 min
EoD
WoD
Making vegetable minestrone soup for supper. Have a nice evening.