Couch to 5k - The Beginning

Written by Jenean in Sunday, June 28th 2009 under Couch to 5k

Okay, I am so NOT a runner, but have always dreamed to be. Tomorrow I begin my journey. My biggest struggle? Doing it alone. I have a friend that has said she would come out and run with me, but I’m not sure she will make it, and I don’t know that she’ll be there every day, though she runs often. I have several friends that have completed the Los Angeles Marathon and they are definitely my inspiration, but I’m afraid that I’ll begin and then quit because it’s too hard.

Back in 2002 another friend and I participated in Palotta Works last 3-day Breast Cancer Walk. It was one of the most awesome things that I’ve ever done. In the beginning training was a little hard, but after a while I became the main motivator when my friend and I had to be at the training site at the Rose Bowl at 5:30 a.m. I know that once I get going it will become easier to motivate myself to keep going, but I’m just afraid that I will barely get out of the starting gate before I give up.

Why am I doing this? Because I want to be in shape. I want to be able to play volleyball without my breathing sounding like it’s coming from a fog horn. I want to be able to walk up stairs without my knees hurting. I want to be able to play soccer with my kids, tennis with my husband, and softball with friends. I want my heart to be healthy. Weightloss? Sure, I want that too, but that’s not my main motivator for running.

Tomorrow moring I will take measurements, pictures and weigh myself on the dilapidated scale in my bathroom. Hmm . . . maybe I’ll use the scale at work before I leave in the morning. Because I need the support I’m bringing you all along on my journey.

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Menu Plan Monday - June 29th

Written by Jenean in Sunday, June 28th 2009 under Menu Planning

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In the never ending struggle to make things my family likes there are always a few that shine bright. Those will have an astrisk next to them. What are some of your family’s favorite summer recipes? As the days are getting hotter I definitely do not want to cook. I need to come up with some quick recipes that won’t mean heating up the house with the oven. Unfortunately, we don’t have a crock pot.

Monday - Chicken & Dumplings **

Tuesday - Nachos **

Wednesday - Philly Cheesesteak & Chips **

Thursday - Grilled Chicken Burgers

Friday - Mushroom Chicken & Rice

Saturday - Strawberry Waffles

Sunday - Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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In The Saddle Again - PTA President

Written by Jenean in Sunday, June 28th 2009 under PTA

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President 2009/10

Many would say that I am crazy. I’m starting to believe it myself. I have volunteered to be elected as president for the 2009/10 school year at Lark Ellen Elementary School. Why would you say that I’m crazy? Because I’m a past president that knows exactly what I’m getting myself into, plus there are some relationship hurdles I have to jump before the year promises to continue on with a low level of stress. What are those hurdles, you ask?

I have a teacher that appears to hate my guts because of misconceptions from my previous stint as president.
We are getting a whole new principal this year.
I want (and completely believe in) a Direct Donation fundraiser this year.
I have to come up with innovative ways to fundraise that won’t feel like fundraising to the parents of Lark Ellen, especially now that California schools are feeling the bite of extreme budget cuts which seem to get progressively worse year after year.

So, do you have any advice for me? Hmmm . . . well, when you think of something please tug at my ear. I am more than willing to learn from other units. Meanwhile, I will be blogging and tweeting about my year as president. This should be fun.
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Campfire Recipes - Guest Post

Written by Jenean in Sunday, June 21st 2009 under Blogger Love, Knitting, PTA

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Today’s post is a guest post from Winifred Wartbobble who blogs at Bobble Musings. Ms. Wartbobble is the headmistress of the Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap. This summer the swappers are taking a virtual camping trip and she wants to share some of her favorite resources with us.

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I absolutely LOVE camping! Unfortunately, the whole camp experience as a kid only went as far as camping in an RV in my yard. I think my parents figured that since we lived in the wilderness that was good enough. Plus we were rather poor growing up - my parents could not afford to send my sisters and I to camp. So, to make up for lost time I camp as often as I can as an adult!!

Every time I go camping I like to find new and interesting recipes to cook. Some of my favorite recipe resource sites are below:

Chuckwagon Diner

Campfire Recipes

I also found a neat site on how to make an awesome pot of coffee while you’re camping.

The Coffee Site

And, I think one of my favorite - camping or not - is French Toast. Yum!

Campfire French Toast Recipe

I hope that these links helped you! I know that they have made me hungry!
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