4 + 20 + Mg = Improvement

As you can tell from the title I succeeded yesterday in walking more then 4 k, cycling 20 k and drinking my Magnesium! Wohoo. I also had a piece of my second favourite cake the "Donauwelle". My favourite cake is Starbucks Chocolate Truffle Cake.

My mood has improved too, since I had a nice evening with my friends, my birthday dinner (we had selfmade cold spring rolls and some cheese'n'baguette).

Really funny was that I got the book "Eat Pray Love" from Elizabeth Gilbert in English from my friend K. Which is by mere chance the book, which I had put back on its stack in the bookstore on Tuesday evening, because I thought that the german translation is probably awful and that I should buy it sometime in English. What are the odds for something like this to happen? It's a fluke. (K was literally shocked by how many books I own and to think that I already have sorted out tons of them! *snicker*)


I also got two developed films back with really cool pictures. I just love photography. And my friends praised me for my organization of my photographs. Yeah. Since I've always been the dishevelled (or is "messy" the correct word?) one in our circle of friends, this praise does mean a lot to me. I'm on a good way.

I'm not so happy about finding out what will help me with my tendons. It's YOGA. I don't like yoga, I took a class once which was pure boredom.
I have two books on it though. A really beautiful one by Christy Turlington and an ugly one for runners by Jean Couch (what a name). In case you are wondering I mean the books layout in terms of ugliness and beauty. Seems like I don't get around it, since I want to run again with smooth tendons and muscles I have to do yoga. *grumble* As soon as I move to my new city I'll look for a yoga class and a triathlon club, until then I'll have to use the books.

Have a great day!

KEEP MOVING FORWARD!

Focus and Discipline - ah, how I hate those words...

Because I lacked both.

Starting from today, I will train myself in staying focused and being disciplined.

You wondering about this? Well, I just kind of figured out of who I want to be when I'm a grown up! (Took me awhile, but I think I finally have an inner picture of the new me!) And yes, I like to be both. Especially since both are the qualities which will make me the person that I want to be.

Ever tried to train for a marathon without focus and discipline? Well, in case you haven't, just read my posts over the last year and you know what this is like! Hahaha. The problem is you get nowhere without focus and discipline. So my September goal is to gain both.

Today, I was really disciplined. I didn't buy any sweets (yes, I ate some, but just to get rid of them, before the evening.) or stuff that doesn't go with the person I want to become. And I didn't do so in Basel on Saturday!!! Which was really hard, since they got some pretty nice stuff.

I still lacked focus though. I'm still starting things and don't finish them before I start with a new task. But I'm getting better with it little by little.

On the job front. Still searching. Interview went well, but ...

On the sports front. Still some little troubles with my knee but stopping the medication seems to have done the trick. Doc appointment is next week, I'll see how it goes and then I might start with some light running / shuffling. Wohoo. Until then it's having fun with my bike.


Have a great new week.

KEEP MOVING FORWARD!

What do you think?

Okay, I've put the same picture in 5 versions up for discussion on my photography blog. I'd love to know what you think about them, so please have a look.

This week is all about jobsearch and STARBUCKS Java Chip Frappucino. Jobsearch is going well, I send out 3 applications yesterday and will work on 3 more today. But it is really crazy because before I got into Steinbeis there were no interesting and fitting jobs and now they are popping up all over the place. And I'm lacking behind in writing the applications.
Never had this problem before. Funny.
However in celebration of getting into this program and sending off 3 apps on a day I granted myself 2 new pairs of earrings. Yes!

Unfortunately because of this time lack I've prioritized job over sport, so no training until Saturday.

STARBUCKS loves me now, I'm their new best customer! I've bought 3 beverages yesterday alone. And you know what is really funny? I drink the Frappucino with coffee!!! I normally don't trink coffee, but this stuff is addicting. I trank 2 yesterday one tall and one venti. Totally wild!!!

Okay, gotta go, gotta write test and then prepare some more applications.

oh yes, nearly forgot it, this months elle uk horoscope for me:

"You got to say “Hallelujah!” last fall when Saturn left Virgo after about two years of constant life-lessons. But then, in a sneak attack, Big Daddy Saturn returned to your sign again last April, just to seal the deal and make sure you got everything down perfectly. Now you’ve really aced the test, lovely Virgo, and he will be releasing you back to your own formal bond on 21 July. That’s right, babe – Saturn is truly leaving you now and won’t be back in your sign for another thirty years. Break out the Prosecco, and pour yourself a celebratory drink. But before you do, consider the intense effects of the Solar Eclipse in Cancer falling in your house of socialising, goals and wishes. If a major change suddenly develops in one (or several) of your friendships, embrace it rather than fight with it. This series of eclipses is working on balancing your relationship to the group versus your own creative spirit. It may be time to strike out on your own, or find a tribe that is more closely aligned with your true values. The real story will unfold during the next six months, but observe signs of change now, and take notes."

This month and the next months are getting more and more interesting. ;D I could certainly do with some new real life friends that have the same interests, like triathlon and career as opposed to family and kids. I'm really excited or is this the big frappucino talking? ;P

KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!

19. Wave-Gothic-Meeting in Leipzig

You find the pics on my photography blog. The atmosphere in Leipzig is fantastic. I'm so happy to be here this weekend.

Believe it or not but the gone sickness seems to have had bad effects on my brain. I totally forgot to apply for Super Job. Luckily it's still posted on the wall, so I write my application now and send it out tomorrow.

Have a great weekend and believe in your dreams, then the Universe will deliver.

Keep moving forward!

New Series for this and my Style blog

Good morning everyone.

Inspiration galore in the streetcar to hell, ahem .... class, this morning. I've decided to start with a new series for this and my style blog.

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I'll cook one new recipe per week (new for me) and post it on Sunday. I've got several cookbooks and a new mag concerning food, so I've got a lot to discover and try. Especially since I have to find a way to switch cereals with other stuff and I have to find out how to make the right portion sizes.

Best of all I can develop my photography along with it. Thinking of it, there was a photography mag with an article about food photography yesterday. Hahaha. That's fitting. I'll get the mag in the breakfast break. Photography and Food, the perfect combination for me. Maybe I'll become a food photographer instead of a PR person.


Eating habits
And yeah Keith you are right I'm bored majorly in class, so that's why I eat and also due to peppermint tea (somehow I have linked it to eating). That's why I write blogposts at this time of day too. And the healthy food was only yesterday.
The days before it was mostly raisin rolls or sweet bagels which equals unhealthy food and in my case I'm also allergic to it. I've decided to treat my body as if I was allergic to cereals and sugar. Though I failed this night, because I ate some chocolate cookies when I woke up at 3 AM (I wasn't really awake, so I don't hold me responsible ;-), I ate really healthy yesterday (Elisabelles recipe will be the first one for this week, I took pictures). So I was successfull, though not overall but in a small way. Wahoo.

For today I switched to lemon verbena tea,

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which you should try. It's tasty and really healthy. You should be abled to get the lemon verbena at your local health food store, it's where I got mine.

What is your favourite recipe?


Training
During my morning chores (washing and caring for my hair, brushing my teeth, etc.) I've done some strength drills for my legs and arms! Baby steps in the right direction. haha.

KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!

PS: @AZ I could send you the recipe for apple milk rice if you send me your email, you find mine in my profile.

Sleep deprivation due to general stupidity

*Yawn* Morning folks!

I don't know about you, but my focus of interest shifts often (every few weeks, if I'm good, every few hours, when I'm bad). And at the moment I'm torn between watching korean dramas on youtube, photography and job search. Two weeks ago it was jobsearch and training and sleeping and changing my clothing style. According to this I tend to alternate between my blogs. This explains the lack of posts at this blog. And I don't want to bore you with only non - training related stuff.

The spring has finally arrived in Leipzig and the sun is shining since Friday (yeah, it still goes down at night). Since my knee is still not in its best condition, there is no thought of running. Which is so mean since the Leipzig Marathon uses my street and therefore I see the street signs already, they put them out 1 1/2 weeks ago!). I tell you next Sunday will be hell for me. To see all the athletes skating and running by for about 6 hours and to not being participating, again. AAAAAAAAAARGH. For a moment I considered getting race skates and starting next week with the Inline skaters. Seeing the amount on my bank account I put that thought to rest pretty fast. (sniff) [Not that I can skate well anyway, but who wants to be reasonable?]

Saturday I walked about 3 to 4 k and held a sunlight photography session in my room. Since I haven't got around to test all light conditions (using flash, candles and other artifical light sources) my room still resembles a photo studio and will do so throughout the week.

Sunday, the current training day of my week. (Embarrassing, eh?) Since I only layed down around 5 AM in the morning (Korean drama night, "Coffee Prince" is hilarious), I had a hard time getting up. I even thought of skipping training all together. But since the weather was so nice and I needed to get out at least once in the week...

Chris and I met at 10 AM and started for our usual round.

Stats:
distance: ca. 15 k
time: 1:21 hrs
in zone: 55 min
HR: 129 bpm

We've had the perfect weather, sunshine with blue sky, no wind, perfect temperatures to ride without gloves but not too hot.


We've met a lot of cyclists and there was even a small race for youngsters held at the Markkleeberger See. Naturally the kids had Pro equipment, road race bikes, clothes including bike shoes and helmets. Yes, I was and am jealous. I've wanted a road race bike since I was a little kid. grumble.

Afterwards I had my usual magnesium drink and took a nap until lunch. Chicken and mushrooms for me. And then I watched the last two episodes of "Coffee Prince" and enjoyed the Sunday. In the evening I found another Korean drama "Goong Princess Hours", which is totally addicting too, don't start watching it if you don't have time. (I wanted to stop after the first episode...but I put my Laptop and me after the second episode to sleep, which was around 2 AM. 4 1/2 hours of sleep. Well done, San. )

Well, I've planned to start with a bit more training this week. More biking and maybe even swimming and definitely some strength drills. Hey, I did squats while brushing my teeth this morning, I'm on my way back to the way to the Ironman Hawaii! Hahahah. Big Daddy Diesel provided me with another push in the right direction. Cool Blogger of the Week! Swoon..................................

Okay, I'm back. Sorry for passing out. (*snicker*)

By the way, Jenna from "Will train for wine and chocolate" did her first triathlon. You find her race report at her blog. She is way ahead of me. Well done, girl. (Look at my blog it's green with envy. Hahaha.)

Do you have any media you are addicted to? A book that you couldn't put down? A TV show which you couldn't stop watching? A movie you've watched over and over again? A blog?

KEEP MOVING FORWARD!