schmetterling34's Journal, 04 February 2015

Who would have thought that I have such a competetive nature?

For years I have dwindled the money away that I earn with beating. Not so this year. First thing I bought for me was Lumie light. Makes naturally waking up much easier but I still can't wait for more daylight.
Second gadget is a fitbit charge. I was tempted to wait for the surge to come out over here, but I can always upgrade next year. And now I keep on competing with myself. I found myself marching on the spot sunday night to make sure I got my 10000 steps. I guess I was a bit lazy that day as I did 24000 the day before ;)
I have also ordered a dehydrator and a recipe book to go with it. Can't wait for its arrival. Fruit leather and jerky are probably top of my list to make.
I also need some new wellies. Really good quality ones cost around £100. But they not only keep your feet dry but warm and they are compotable to wear all day. After all that I will still have about £80 left. Not bad for a few days walking round in the countryside :)

On a different note. I am getting more and more sensitive to dairy. The other day I had a bad bout of diarrhea. Turns out the cup of hot chocolate made with water contained enough milkpowder to cause havoc :(. Definetely paying more attention to labels from now on!!!

I really want to get back into running. My daughter went for a jog last weekend and it stirred memories in me that I cherish. For now I use my elliptical for 30 minutes a day on top of the dog walks. My knee does feel a lot stronger again but I am a bit worried it will 'ping' again if I overdo it.

Sis will be 50 tomorrow. I have arranged some flowers to be delivered to her place. Must start to plan my yearly visit to germany. Just reluctant to leave my puppy behind. Feels like I have grown another limb :)

All in all: Happy Days

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2293 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Exercise machine (moderate) - 30 minutes, Driving - 1 hour, Desk Work - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 5 hours and 40 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 1 hour and 20 minutes. more...