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Christmas Mountain Village Part 2

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Day 105 as I sashay sassily toward Mickey at the Magic Kingdom.

Wow, dear readers, we are in a paradise!  Christmas Mountain Village is lightly snow-covered.  Today is the first day the ski slope is open, so we can watch the skiers schussing down the hill.

After breakfast this morning we went and walked around some of the shops.  So fun!  The six of us (John and Joan, our lovely besties, Jake and Eliza, our lovely nearby kidlings, Mike, my birthday-boy husband, and I went to Sprecher’s Brewery for lunch.  They had an amazing grilled chicken “pub” salad, on which I feasted.  I had 3 delicious cheese curds as an appetizer (we split a basket between the six of us).  Then the birthday boy chose a white chocolate creme brulee for his birthday dessert.  We each tasted 2 spoons of that and then Mike finished it up.  Sheer indulgence!

Mike and the kids went to Top Secret, Inc, which is the “White House” (upside down), with a T-Rex coming out of the side.

Now we’re relaxing at the Townhouse.  (But Jake and Eliza are heading to Wizard Quest to play a bit more.)  Then tonight I swim…again!!!  You guys, I had so-o-o much fun last night!  I walked in the pool for close to an hour and came out pruny and happy.  I will do so again tonight.  What a delightful and surprising weekend.

Meet you at the Kingdom!

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Christmas Mountain Village

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Day 104 in my backstroke to be in Mickey’s backyard

I am at Christmas Mountain Village!!  It is so beautiful here.  We Mike, Jake, Eliza, John, Joan and I) will have a wonderful (Mike’s) birthday weekend here.  We had lunch at a place called Moosejaw in town.  I had a delicious soup and salad lunch with beer batter bread.  Yum!  Tonight we’re off to celebrate a huge Wisconsin tradition: Friday Night Fish Fry.

So my plan for today is to go and walk in the pool until I am a wrinkled prune.  🙂  It will be so fun and so refreshing.  I can just feel the tension slipping away as I partake in the beauty of this winter wonderland.  Loving this!

Meet you at the Kingdom!

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Packing for Success

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Day 103 in my marathon to better moves for meeting Mickey

Today’s plan is to pack for success.  Mike and I are going away for a few days with our very dear friends and our very dear son and daughter-in-law.  So today I will pack in such a way as to improve my chances of staying the game.

  1. I will pack my swim suit and hope to get into the pool at least twice while we’re away.
  2. I will pack some sensible snacks for the townhouse in which we will be staying.  (yogurt and fruit, for sure, and maybe even some Skinny Pop for an extra treat)  Do you know Skinny Pop?  It’s a great story and a delicious, low-cal treat.  (Thanks for doing an article on it, Jake!)
  3. I will pack good walking shoes, so when we walk around looking in the shops in town, my feet will be up for the game.
  4. And since this is the Great White North, I will wear a warm winter coat, gloves, scarf and hat.  Sheesh!  What a winter…already!

I will do my best to blog while we’re away, but it all depends on if they have good wi-fi.  Meet you at the Kingdom!

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A Wink from God as I Walk

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Day 102 in my walk to the World that is Mickey’s

My plan for today was to get up early, go to the Lake Bluff Health and Fitness Club, walk and go to work.  And I did!  PTL!

God has a wonderful sense of humor though.  When I went and signed up at the club on Sunday, I walked in through the main entrance, ambled to the elevator which is right by that entrance, went upstairs, walked on the track and went home.  Slick as can be!

Today, my second time to go to the club, I get there and the main entrance is boarded up.  🙂  So I entered through the pool entrance, hiked all the way to the front desk, had my photo taken, received my membership card, limped to the elevator, went upstairs, walked on the track, limped back to the elevator, hiked all the way to the pool entrance/exit and then to my car.  And I did make it to work on time.  Whew!

It’s a good day here in the Bluff.  Meet you at the Kingdom!

BTW: Yesterday Mikey (my dear man) went and got himself signed up for a year of swimming at Lake Forest College.  (Happy birthday present, dear Mikey!) This morning he was up bright (a relative term in our household in the morning) and early and went off to swim.  Yay, Mikey!  Now we can both work on getting more fit.  🙂

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Rethinking Things

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Day 101 as I drift toward Disney

My initial plan for today was to go and walk after work.  Fate has conspired to make me rethink that.  My knee is aching like crazy today, and it is numbingly cold outside, which makes me want to be home by the fire.  Tomorrow is supposed to be 15 degrees warmer than today.  That sounds good.  So I am going to give my knee one more day to rest and plan to go back to the Health and Fitness Center tomorrow.

Today I will read up on WDW Magazine online and rekindle my personal fire for (1) our trip and (2) my journey to be healthier for said trip.  (Oh, and I’ll stay sugar-free, and I’ll eat healthy and nutritious meals today.)

Meet you at the Kingdom!

 

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100 Days In

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Day 100 in my moves to be as healthy as possible when I meet up with Mickey at the Magic Kingdom

Holy wah!  100 days and 100 posts.  That is a real feat for me.

My plan for today is to take extra steps whenever possible.  For instance: we have a program called “Bethel New Life Family Christmas Program.”  Each year for the past 20 years, our church has provided gifts to help brighten Christmas for families living in Chicago’s Westside neighborhoods.  These are folks either receiving public assistance or working for minimum wage.  Mike and I signed up to provide gifts this year again.  So I ordered things from good-old Target.  Today three rather large, bulky boxes showed up.  I walked and got a dolly, stacked the boxes on the dolly, walked them out to my car, hefted the boxes into the car (in absolutely bitter cold winds!) and walked the dolly back to its place.  You get the idea.  Today I will embrace moving around more both at work and at home.

Meet you at the Kingdom!

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Getting Cardio-ic?

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Day 99 in my walk to the World that is Walt Disney and my good friend Mickey.

My plan today was to walk…and I DID!!!!  I did it!  I went to the Lake Bluff Health and Fitness Center, and I signed up to walk for the next year.  I went with my dear friend, Joan.  She joined up a week or so ago.  It was great to have someone there to show me the ropes.  And it was great to have Joan there, period.

Thirteen laps is one mile…I didn’t make it.  I made eight laps before my knee started to protest.  I will rest up the knee tomorrow and then hit it again on Tuesday.  I feel energized so I came home and put together a sweet potato soup for our dinner.  Yum!

Mikey’s (my Honey) birthday is this Saturday.  My amazing man will be 62 years young.  His birthday gift this year is a one year membership at the pool at Lake Forest College.  I guess you could say I’m giving cardio to my pard-io.  🙂

Meet you at the Kingdom, Gentle Readers, and thank you so much for joining me on this fantastic voyage!

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My Jam for the Journey

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Day 98 in my musical march to Mickey

My plan for today was to get my i-pod shuffle re-synced and ready to use at the Health and Fitness club.  I chose the pop-iest of pop songs with a good dose of Christmas music for good measure.

  • Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
  • What a Glorious Night by Sidewalk Prophets (love, love, love this song)
  • Baby by Justin Bieber
  • The Bell That Wouldn’t Jingle by Tijuana Brass
  • Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer
  • Let It Snow by Gloria Estefan
  • American Dream by Rhythm and the Doghouse
  • Baby Face by Rhythm and the Doghouse
  • Baton Rouge by  Rhythm and the Doghouse

And more.  It was a fun task picking out light songs that make me want to move.   I boogied my way through the music, and I am now anticipating my first trip to the track.

Meet you at the Kingdom!

BTW: Happy birthday, dear Julie, happy birthday to you!!

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In the Sweet Spot

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Day 97 in my exciting adventure toward my date with Mickey

My plan for today was to meet with my Health Coach, and I did.  My two goals for the next four weeks are:

  1. Try out walking at the Lake Bluff Health and Fitness Center sprung track.  It is right on my way home from work, so no excuses to not drop in there.  The sprung track will make walking easier on my sore joints.
  2. Research and adjust my holiday recipes, so they are more nutritious and not so filled with empty calories.

Friendly little facts that are making my life exciting:

  • I always weigh myself before I talk to Alex, my heath coach.  And…tan-ta-ta-a-da…I made my 30 pounds this morning!!!  So exciting! I’m very happy about that.
  • OMGosh…Starbuck’s has a Skinny Peppermint Mocha.  I got one yesterday with decaf.  It might be my favorite treat EVER!
  • Jake & Emi (our kid)s, Eliza and James (their spouses), Mike (my amazing husband) and I are booked into Old Key West for our vacation in October.  I have our 5-day Park Hopper passes in hand.  And they are all connected up on “My Disney Experience.”

So right now, gentle readers, life is very good at the Jarvi household. Meet you the Kingdom!

BTW: Shout out to Chris, my wonderful work partner.  (Prayers coming your way, my friend! )  She fell and broke her wrist yesterday.  If you have a sec, offer up a quick prayer for her today.  Thanks, all y’all!

 

 

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Evidence of More Energy

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Day 92 in my run to rendezvous with Mickey

Wow!  I can hardly believe I’ve been at this for 92 days now.  What an interesting and rewarding quest this has been so far.

My plan for today was to go to church and worship the God who loves me.  I am so-o-o grateful for Jesus.  And for a Father who would sacrifice his Son for me (for us!)  And for the Spirit who dwells here among us in this world that can be so difficult to live in.  So, I went to church this morning, sought forgiveness for my daily sins, sang praises and experienced the peace that passes understanding.  Thank you, Lord!

Mike and I have played/sung in church for the last six weeks.  Here’s the rundown:

  1. October 5–we played with Damascus Road at our home church St. James
  2. October 12–we played with our bestest besties, the Carlson family, at their home church in Ishpeming, MI.
  3. October 19–Damascus Road again
  4. October 26–we were asked to provide special music at the early service at St. James on Reformation Sunday (We did Paul Baloche’s Mighty Fortress–fantastic song!)
  5. November 2–Damascus Road again
  6. November 9 (today)–Damascus Road again

Whew!  I’m tired just thinking about it.  92 days ago, I would never have agreed to play 6 weeks in a row.  92 days ago I wouldn’t have had the energy to get through it.  I am so grateful to be 92 days in!

After church today we went out to breakfast with Jake (our son), Eliza (our daughter-in-law) and some of her family.  It was such a lovely time together!  Feeling blessed!

Then we went to Sam’s Club to shop and I spent 2 hours walking and shopping and in motion.  I am whipped, but 92 days ago I wouldn’t have had the energy to do it.  So I am going to snooze in front of the TV for a while now.

Meet you at the Kingdom, dear readers!