I don't know why I am writing, it just seems to help.
It's a very sad day...
It all started last night. After writing in my blog, I checked my work email. We got notice that a student (unnamed) was seriously injured during Thursday (yesterday) afternoon's rugby game. He was rushed to hospital, we would have people from the board coming to the school to talk to us. I was in shock as I read the email out loud to my husband, trying to make sense of it all. I sat on the couch wondering who the student was and if he was going to be ok.
I got to work this morning, seeing the media on the sidewalk. I walked into the staffroom, where I saw two staff members crying and hugging one another. It was an awful feeling, then I was told by another staff member that there was an announcement made that there would be an important staff meeting in the school chapel at 8:30am.
We gathered as a staff in the chapel, where we were told the story of what had happened to Wesley, 16 years old, during the rugby game. We had also been told that he had no vital signs when paramedics showed up. Wesley is currently at Sunnybrook Hospital in an induced coma and that they needed to raise his body temp. before running any tests. The doctors were hoping to run tests tomorrow at 9am. His mom was hopeful and she asked that we pray for her son's quick recovery.
Both staff and students were walking around in shock throughout the day. This tragedy had brought our school community even closer together as we prayed and cried during this difficult time.
I sat down to check my email, I think it was around 1:30pm.
I read Gail's email, I shook my head as I said to myself "No, I read this wrong, please tell me I read this wrong".
I emailed Gail and she wrote back confirming that Meredith, one of our amazing Phat Chick trainers, had been seriously injuried while riding her bike Thursday afternoon (yesterday).
She had been wearing a helmet but suffered serious head injuries when hit by a car.
As I type this I feel numb, the crying comes in waves and the shock still remains.
She was put on life support, however, she was sadly taken off and passed on at 1:45pm today.
I can't stop the crying...
I can't go to bed yet, I don't know why...
I am grieving for the loss of a beautiful, inspiring, fun loving, amazingly phat chick.
Reading all the emails sent back and forth today, we are ALL grieving.
Meredith has touched a lot of lives in a very positive way, she will be greatly missed.
XOXOXO to ALL
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
A Day In The Life...
Lets do a day in the life of me...
This morning I heard it again... beep, beep, beep, remember that annoying thing from my last blog, called an alarm clock? It went off at the usual time around 5:15am, kept pressing on the snooze until about 5:30am. At which point I got out of bed and went to get ready for my morning workout (homework #2).
I was in the bathroom brushing my teeth, when the door opened. It was my six year old son, he had wet the bed (he drinks like a fish and has little mishaps every now and then). Anyhow, helped him get cleaned up and sent to continue his sleep with his daddy in our cozy bed. I then removed his bed sheets and tossed it in the machine.
I went down to the basement and got ready for my second homework routine... YIKES, who ever invented push-ups with medicine ball (here we go again, just like them burpees) SUCKS!!! WOW, lots of planks, this way and that way, my elbows were getting rug burn... get your mind out of the gutter people!!!
Completed the workout, ran upstairs to get kids lunches warmed up for their thermos.
As that was happening I started on their breakfast.
Went to wake up the little prince and princess.
Jumped in the shower, got ready for work.
Was just about to take kids to their morning destination, hubby was super-sweet, he offered to drive them (he had a late night at work and was going in a tad later today).
I drove to work... I work in a high school in the special ed. dept., working at times with special needs students.
I got ready for two back to back classes of exercise with my favourite students. We did jogging, sprints, lunges, stairs (also did side squats, just like when we went to La Salle Park) weights, seated wall squats, just to name a few. We were all sweating up a storm and loving it :-)
At the end of the work day, I hurried to pick up the little bundles of joy.
We went home, they started on their homework as I went outside to cut the grass in the backyard.
Before heading to the front yard, I asked the kids if they were done with their homework, yippy, they were, so they joined me outside.
They rode their bikes back and forth on the side walk and into neighbours driveways while I cut the grass in the front, everyone was happy, enjoying the weather.
I came in sneezing (allergy season) took allergy med that will eventually make me drowsy (I only take this as a back up when I cut the grass, I take the non-drowsy med in the morning).
Got dinner going and went for a quick shower.
When I was done, hubby got home and we had dinner.
Had kids take a shower and hung out for a bit.
Sent them off to bed with bear hugs and butterfly kisses :-)
Cut up some oranges and grapefruit to nibble on while watching The Office, Thirty Rock and other Thursday night funnies.
Will hopefully go to bed by 11pm... never happens... but, I'm hopeful :-)
That was a day in the life of me...
It may seem ordinary but its great!!!
Even though it's more or less the same routine on a daily bases, you just never know what lies ahead and that's what makes it exciting and fun :-)
This morning I heard it again... beep, beep, beep, remember that annoying thing from my last blog, called an alarm clock? It went off at the usual time around 5:15am, kept pressing on the snooze until about 5:30am. At which point I got out of bed and went to get ready for my morning workout (homework #2).
I was in the bathroom brushing my teeth, when the door opened. It was my six year old son, he had wet the bed (he drinks like a fish and has little mishaps every now and then). Anyhow, helped him get cleaned up and sent to continue his sleep with his daddy in our cozy bed. I then removed his bed sheets and tossed it in the machine.
I went down to the basement and got ready for my second homework routine... YIKES, who ever invented push-ups with medicine ball (here we go again, just like them burpees) SUCKS!!! WOW, lots of planks, this way and that way, my elbows were getting rug burn... get your mind out of the gutter people!!!
Completed the workout, ran upstairs to get kids lunches warmed up for their thermos.
As that was happening I started on their breakfast.
Went to wake up the little prince and princess.
Jumped in the shower, got ready for work.
Was just about to take kids to their morning destination, hubby was super-sweet, he offered to drive them (he had a late night at work and was going in a tad later today).
I drove to work... I work in a high school in the special ed. dept., working at times with special needs students.
I got ready for two back to back classes of exercise with my favourite students. We did jogging, sprints, lunges, stairs (also did side squats, just like when we went to La Salle Park) weights, seated wall squats, just to name a few. We were all sweating up a storm and loving it :-)
At the end of the work day, I hurried to pick up the little bundles of joy.
We went home, they started on their homework as I went outside to cut the grass in the backyard.
Before heading to the front yard, I asked the kids if they were done with their homework, yippy, they were, so they joined me outside.
They rode their bikes back and forth on the side walk and into neighbours driveways while I cut the grass in the front, everyone was happy, enjoying the weather.
I came in sneezing (allergy season) took allergy med that will eventually make me drowsy (I only take this as a back up when I cut the grass, I take the non-drowsy med in the morning).
Got dinner going and went for a quick shower.
When I was done, hubby got home and we had dinner.
Had kids take a shower and hung out for a bit.
Sent them off to bed with bear hugs and butterfly kisses :-)
Cut up some oranges and grapefruit to nibble on while watching The Office, Thirty Rock and other Thursday night funnies.
Will hopefully go to bed by 11pm... never happens... but, I'm hopeful :-)
That was a day in the life of me...
It may seem ordinary but its great!!!
Even though it's more or less the same routine on a daily bases, you just never know what lies ahead and that's what makes it exciting and fun :-)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Should I or shouldn't I???
Well, this morning started the same as any other morning, with the annoying beep, beep, beep. That's my imitation of my alarm clock, which doesn't seem as annoying when you are reading it.
That reminds me of when we put an alarm clock in my six year old son's room. When it went off in the morning, instead of pressing the snooze button, he shut it off. When he got up he said that he didn't like having the alarm clock in his room because it was too loud and it woke him up :-)
My response was, yup, that's what it's supposed to do, to which he said "I still don't like it".
I can't disagree with that!!!
Sooooooooooo, anyways... back to this morning. I was "going" to get up this morning to run, had every intention, was pumped and ready. Can I just say "warm, cozy, comfy bed???" Yup, I ended up calling today a "rest" day... did not see that coming.
Tonight was CSAC meeting (I'm on the parent/school committee) at my little bundles of joy school. It started at 6:30pm and didn't end 'til 9pm and trust me it would have gone longer because we can talk, but the permit was over at 9pm.
Heading to bed now...
I look forward to the beep, beep, beep sound that will play every three minutes, as I keep pressing the snooze.
I will be up to do my homework, it's a great start to the day :-)
GOOD NIGHT!!!
That reminds me of when we put an alarm clock in my six year old son's room. When it went off in the morning, instead of pressing the snooze button, he shut it off. When he got up he said that he didn't like having the alarm clock in his room because it was too loud and it woke him up :-)
My response was, yup, that's what it's supposed to do, to which he said "I still don't like it".
I can't disagree with that!!!
Sooooooooooo, anyways... back to this morning. I was "going" to get up this morning to run, had every intention, was pumped and ready. Can I just say "warm, cozy, comfy bed???" Yup, I ended up calling today a "rest" day... did not see that coming.
Tonight was CSAC meeting (I'm on the parent/school committee) at my little bundles of joy school. It started at 6:30pm and didn't end 'til 9pm and trust me it would have gone longer because we can talk, but the permit was over at 9pm.
Heading to bed now...
I look forward to the beep, beep, beep sound that will play every three minutes, as I keep pressing the snooze.
I will be up to do my homework, it's a great start to the day :-)
GOOD NIGHT!!!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
I now have a title :-)
I'm such a Loser, that's right... with a capital "L".
I kept looking at everyone's blog, wondering how they had titles and asking myself why mine kept showing up as "untitled".
I have titles to all my blogs. I just never looked above the curser to notice the word "Title".
Yes, I am still getting used to this blogging thingie.
HELP!!!
I kept looking at everyone's blog, wondering how they had titles and asking myself why mine kept showing up as "untitled".
I have titles to all my blogs. I just never looked above the curser to notice the word "Title".
Yes, I am still getting used to this blogging thingie.
HELP!!!
Monday, April 26, 2010
I finally get to write my blog... yippy :-)
Sunday the group met at Kerncliff Park in Burlington to do our second insane workout.
I kissed my hubby and kiddies good-bye as I left my house. When I got in the car I thought "Oh no, I forgot my raincoat, but it's ok, it's not raining". As I was driving, guess what happened... it started raining and at first it was a little drop here and there then it started coming down, the wipers were on full speed as I was getting closer to my destination, I thought "crap, I should have gone back for my raincoat, oh well, it's just water". When I parked the car the heavy rain turned into drops here and there, it was all good.
We started with skipping and stretching, once we were done with that, the fun began!!!
We went to an open area and we were divided into two groups of five. One group stayed in the open area and did: ten squats, ten squats with side leg lifts and to finish it off fifteen push-ups. This group would continuously do this routine until the other group showed up from doing: running to boardwalk then doing twenty step-ups onto wet bench, along with fifteen tricep dips. Once you have completed that you ran to second bench and did the same routine then you ran to third bench and repeated the routine. After the third routine you sprinted back to the open area where the other group was doing their workout. You then switched it up with the other group, this was done twice. After all that we walked back to original spot and did some ab work and stretching.
It was hard but enjoyed the challenge.... AND.... there were NO BURPEES INVOLVED!!! Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy :-)
Oh yes, I failed to mention, we were being filmed, yet again... even though a certain someone... Shane, had mentioned in his last email that we were not going to be filmed. Many of us were like WTF is up with the camera??? It's wet and cold out, come on... who needs to film this???
After saying good-bye to everyone I went to my car and turned up the heat in the car as well as the seat warmer. I was wet and cold and needed some warming up.
As I was driving I saw Indigo Books. I thought to myself "there is a Starbucks and washroom in there" great combo after being outdoors on a cold, windy, and somewhat rainy day.
I quickly pulled in. I ended up staying for 45 minutes. I walked around and enjoyed some quiet time to myself :-)
It was a great day. I really enjoy the routines that the Phat Chicks put us through, doing it with others helps to push us to our limits.
Tomorrow morning will be the start to this week's homework :-)
Sunday the group met at Kerncliff Park in Burlington to do our second insane workout.
I kissed my hubby and kiddies good-bye as I left my house. When I got in the car I thought "Oh no, I forgot my raincoat, but it's ok, it's not raining". As I was driving, guess what happened... it started raining and at first it was a little drop here and there then it started coming down, the wipers were on full speed as I was getting closer to my destination, I thought "crap, I should have gone back for my raincoat, oh well, it's just water". When I parked the car the heavy rain turned into drops here and there, it was all good.
We started with skipping and stretching, once we were done with that, the fun began!!!
We went to an open area and we were divided into two groups of five. One group stayed in the open area and did: ten squats, ten squats with side leg lifts and to finish it off fifteen push-ups. This group would continuously do this routine until the other group showed up from doing: running to boardwalk then doing twenty step-ups onto wet bench, along with fifteen tricep dips. Once you have completed that you ran to second bench and did the same routine then you ran to third bench and repeated the routine. After the third routine you sprinted back to the open area where the other group was doing their workout. You then switched it up with the other group, this was done twice. After all that we walked back to original spot and did some ab work and stretching.
It was hard but enjoyed the challenge.... AND.... there were NO BURPEES INVOLVED!!! Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy :-)
Oh yes, I failed to mention, we were being filmed, yet again... even though a certain someone... Shane, had mentioned in his last email that we were not going to be filmed. Many of us were like WTF is up with the camera??? It's wet and cold out, come on... who needs to film this???
After saying good-bye to everyone I went to my car and turned up the heat in the car as well as the seat warmer. I was wet and cold and needed some warming up.
As I was driving I saw Indigo Books. I thought to myself "there is a Starbucks and washroom in there" great combo after being outdoors on a cold, windy, and somewhat rainy day.
I quickly pulled in. I ended up staying for 45 minutes. I walked around and enjoyed some quiet time to myself :-)
It was a great day. I really enjoy the routines that the Phat Chicks put us through, doing it with others helps to push us to our limits.
Tomorrow morning will be the start to this week's homework :-)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
So, I've done the homework 2x this week... who ever came up with burpees SUCKS!!!
At least we didn't have to do suicides for homework :-) Happy, happy, joy, joy.
Some of the things we had to do were: squats, lunges (this way and that way and all around), push ups, jumping jacks, jump ups (using stairs/bench... I stuck to the stairs) these were a killer, plank knee drops, and the list goes on.
We had to do each exercise for one minute, doesn't seem like a long time BUT it could feel like a lifetime when you are doing something like burpees or jump ups!!!
Looking forward to meeting up with the group and moving through tomorrow's challenge together.
XO
At least we didn't have to do suicides for homework :-) Happy, happy, joy, joy.
Some of the things we had to do were: squats, lunges (this way and that way and all around), push ups, jumping jacks, jump ups (using stairs/bench... I stuck to the stairs) these were a killer, plank knee drops, and the list goes on.
We had to do each exercise for one minute, doesn't seem like a long time BUT it could feel like a lifetime when you are doing something like burpees or jump ups!!!
Looking forward to meeting up with the group and moving through tomorrow's challenge together.
XO
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Keeping up with the other bloggers... I find it easier this way :-)
http://www.racedayrush.com/train/index.php?option=com_newsfeeds&view=category&id=38&Itemid=18
http://www.racedayrush.com/train/index.php?option=com_newsfeeds&view=category&id=38&Itemid=18
Here is what the ten of us have to look forward to, as we continue to challenge ourselves for the BIG DAY!!!
Good luck to all of us :-)
http://www.racetherockstar.com/RockstAR_Adventure_Race.html
Good luck to all of us :-)
http://www.racetherockstar.com/RockstAR_Adventure_Race.html
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Saturday, April 17th...
Our first workout challenge @ La Salle Park in Burlington.
https://owa.tcdsb.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/racedayrush%23p/u/0/g6U1LzN1z0o
Our first workout challenge @ La Salle Park in Burlington.
https://owa.tcdsb.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/racedayrush%23p/u/0/g6U1LzN1z0o
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Oh MY God!!!
Today was our first fitness challenge... boy was it a challenge and a major wake up call that I need others to push me (thanks Shane... just kidding) to my ultimate limits.
The weather was cold, windy BUT at least it didn't rain :-)
We started with a few laps of running and jumping jacks, stretching and s-u-i-c-i-d-e-s... YIKES!!! There were five pilons set up for us and we did three sets with about a minute rest in-between. This was the start to a puckish feeling. Have you ever pushed yourself to the point where you thought "I'm going to throw up, not only what I ate for breakfast but also what I ate for dinner the day before?" It's not a good feeling however, you do get past it and you move on to your next challenges, which consisted of: push ups for one minute, burpees for another minute, running down stairs and doing side squats as we came up the stairs then running to top of hill!!! Oh yah, I almost forgot... the cool down/stretching :-)
Today's workout was insane, challenging, pushed us to our limits...
Look forward to keeping up with the blogging and we have some "homework" that we need to keep up with as well, meaning challenging ourselves a few times a week on our own until we meet with the group again on the weekend.
Until next time...
XO
Today was our first fitness challenge... boy was it a challenge and a major wake up call that I need others to push me (thanks Shane... just kidding) to my ultimate limits.
The weather was cold, windy BUT at least it didn't rain :-)
We started with a few laps of running and jumping jacks, stretching and s-u-i-c-i-d-e-s... YIKES!!! There were five pilons set up for us and we did three sets with about a minute rest in-between. This was the start to a puckish feeling. Have you ever pushed yourself to the point where you thought "I'm going to throw up, not only what I ate for breakfast but also what I ate for dinner the day before?" It's not a good feeling however, you do get past it and you move on to your next challenges, which consisted of: push ups for one minute, burpees for another minute, running down stairs and doing side squats as we came up the stairs then running to top of hill!!! Oh yah, I almost forgot... the cool down/stretching :-)
Today's workout was insane, challenging, pushed us to our limits...
Look forward to keeping up with the blogging and we have some "homework" that we need to keep up with as well, meaning challenging ourselves a few times a week on our own until we meet with the group again on the weekend.
Until next time...
XO
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Only a few more days until our first fitness training... ooooooooooohhh the pain!!!
Looking forward to joining the two Phat Chics http://www.phatchicks.ca/ and nine other ladies in a challenging workout this Saturday in Burlington, yes I said Burlington, hey it's worth the drive :-)
Keep fingers crossed that it doesn't rain, at least for our first day out.
Can't wait.
Looking forward to joining the two Phat Chics http://www.phatchicks.ca/ and nine other ladies in a challenging workout this Saturday in Burlington, yes I said Burlington, hey it's worth the drive :-)
Keep fingers crossed that it doesn't rain, at least for our first day out.
Can't wait.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Oooooooohhh the world of blogging just keeps getting better...
I once again went to add my name to be a "follower" and I notice that they are using my "nickname"... what the...???
Now, here's another short version of a l-o-n-g story...
In high school I was nicknamed "slinky" why you might ask? because my name was hard to pronounce for some people (who still to this day remain close friends of mine).
So, there ya go, if you see the name Slinky as one of your followers, please don't be frightened... it's not the toy from the past coming back to haunt ya... it's me Szerenka (like Sir-Anka)
Thanks blogging world, didn't think I would be explaining my nickname...
If someone could help me out with figuring out how to use my name instead of my nickname as a follower, I look forward to your thoughts. I've tried changing it on my profile... no such luck :-(
Blog... blog... blog
I once again went to add my name to be a "follower" and I notice that they are using my "nickname"... what the...???
Now, here's another short version of a l-o-n-g story...
In high school I was nicknamed "slinky" why you might ask? because my name was hard to pronounce for some people (who still to this day remain close friends of mine).
So, there ya go, if you see the name Slinky as one of your followers, please don't be frightened... it's not the toy from the past coming back to haunt ya... it's me Szerenka (like Sir-Anka)
Thanks blogging world, didn't think I would be explaining my nickname...
If someone could help me out with figuring out how to use my name instead of my nickname as a follower, I look forward to your thoughts. I've tried changing it on my profile... no such luck :-(
Blog... blog... blog
Hello,
Here I go again, writing in my "blog"...
I'm going to let you know just how blogless I am, meaning: clueless :-)
I went to "follower" and I ended up adding myself as a follower to my own blog, its king of creepy seeing my name as one of the followers.
Sooooooooooo, for those that are wondering why I have a blog, here's the short story, cause I've gotta run... the kiddies have basketball tonight!!!
Anyhow, I entered a contest... I NEVER win... and I won!!!
There are 10 of us ladies and we are training for a fun filled adventure which will take place July 23rd. Two out of ten of us will have the opportunity to go on and be in the adventure race, which includes canoeing, biking, running and I think a lot of energy! The two chosen will find out two weeks before the race... fingers crossed :-)
You can find out more at this site http://www.racedayrush.com/train/
I will keep you and myself up to date with the training that will take place...
Until next time.
Keep Smiling
XO
Here I go again, writing in my "blog"...
I'm going to let you know just how blogless I am, meaning: clueless :-)
I went to "follower" and I ended up adding myself as a follower to my own blog, its king of creepy seeing my name as one of the followers.
Sooooooooooo, for those that are wondering why I have a blog, here's the short story, cause I've gotta run... the kiddies have basketball tonight!!!
Anyhow, I entered a contest... I NEVER win... and I won!!!
There are 10 of us ladies and we are training for a fun filled adventure which will take place July 23rd. Two out of ten of us will have the opportunity to go on and be in the adventure race, which includes canoeing, biking, running and I think a lot of energy! The two chosen will find out two weeks before the race... fingers crossed :-)
You can find out more at this site http://www.racedayrush.com/train/
I will keep you and myself up to date with the training that will take place...
Until next time.
Keep Smiling
XO
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