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Friday Eve Randoms
Morning!
Went kickboxing last night. I love it! But not while I'm doing it. So tired afterwards. Had a random nose bleed last night as well. That was weird.
I'm at work. That's all i have to say about that.
Does anyone have some positive reinforcement ideas?We are seriously slacking on the studying, so we are trying to figure out how to bribe ourselves.
I joined the student section of the GR bar and some GR groups on LinkedIn last night. Revving up my networking engine!
Re: Friday Eve Randoms
Morning! I used to do a little kickboxing and I loved it too. I fell out of it and the classes at the Y don't fit that well in my schedule. I'm at the Y right now. Just finished up. I missed the last 2 days so I ended up doing 3 days worth of weights on top of my Cardio.
not sure what to tell ya about motivation ideas as I lack motivation too. Last one to study group as to buy coffee and snacks the next time?
BnG - Do you have cards with your contact info printed for while you are networking? Like a business card, but with your credentials, linkedin profile address and your email you are using for job searches? If not maybe you should design something on Vistaprint or another website. Order them and tuck them away. Pull out a card every time you feel your motivation waning. There is something motivating about seeing that card and the potential it represents.
Good morning!
I'm no good at motivation advice. Last week I decided to start bribing myself to get up on time and get to work at time. Fail.
Thanks all. Hoek, I do not have a business card, but should get one, I think. I will look into that soon. I'd hate to be out somwhere and have to say I don't have a card. I'm sure lots of opportunities have been lost that way
Kasa, you keep at it lady. What do you bribe yourself with?
B just tried to bribe me with a german shepherd puppy... It would have worked except our apartment doesn't allow the breed
Deeder, is the Y expensive? I belong to LA Fitness now but of course there are no branches in WM.
DUDE! I would totally be susceptible to puppy bribes! I think your B needs to talk to my B.
I've bribed myself with a stop at Big Apple Bagels on my way to work for coffee and a bagel. It works. However, I can't reasonably do that everyday. And I haven't thought of any other worthy bribes, yet.
German Shepherd puppies are the cutest! We suspect Greta to be part shepherd, and gosh, she was adorable looking when she was a puppy. Is it a size thing or a breed specific thing at your complex?
Empathy is the word of the day of Sesame Street today. I love that.
B&G, I just met someone from the Western Region of Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. Another group for you to look for on LinkedIn.
Kasa, I'm sure my B could put a puppy bug in your Bs ear. As for other motivation for getting up on time, extra sleep on the weekend? Maybe you can get your B to get you a favorite breakfast or something on the weekend if you get up on time all week?
Thanks GRS- I'll definitely look into that group. As for the dog- It's a size and breed issue I think. I haven't seen any bigger dogs around.
Empathy is a great word for kids (and adults) to learn!
BnG - Yay for kickboxing! When I randomly decide to go to a group fitness class, that's one of my favorites. :-)
As for bribes . . . food/drink reward? New thing (shirt, shoes, CD, etc.) reward? Event (go to movies, go out to eat, get a massage) reward? Monetary reward? For every hour you study you put $1 in a jar or something?
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I would do anything for a puppy bribe. I'd finish our entire basement by myself in a week if Andy offered that up.
Annnnd JuliD threw accelerant on my puppy fever....
Kasa, I think you need twin puppies.
Thanks, that's helpful.
I have this business idea that involves renting out a storefront from January - March, stocking the whole place with full spectrum (happy) lights, and bringing in dozens of shelter puppies (ready to play, and up for adoption).
Also, Bob Marley music, and fruit smoothies.
How could anyone be depressed after spending an hour there?
If only I could find a way to make health insurance companies cover it...
Son of a puppy Juli. You just had to post puppies didn't you. Darn it now I want one!!
B&G : The Y is pretty expensive. The only way we are able to afford it is b/c we get financial aid as a family. Depending on your age it price ranges from $50- 64 and $95 for a family. I go to the Downtown one and They do have guest pass for $10 a day. Are you looking for a place with weights and cardio only or classes too? Before the Y I went to Snap Fitness.
I would pay to go there. Right now.
Company name: Heaven on Earth.
So GRS.. you get on making that happen. I'll just squeal and jump in the pile of puppies. You can charge for 10 min in the puppy pile. So much business! You'll be a gajillionaire (this is a real thing- ask your kids)
Deeder- we'd like it all. Spinning, cardio, all of that. It's not an issue right now because our complex has its own gym. But once we move out, we will need a place.
I like how JuliD puppy-bombed this post and then took off.
My tenants asked if they could sign a 1 year lease instead of the 6 month they originally decided on.
Ummmm....yes. Thank you.
Sorry, work got in the way of puppies. And I am NOT sorry for puppy bombing because you're life is better because you saw those faces. ;-)
GRSP - Make that busines happen, yesterday.
BOOM.
This hilarious.
I'm up for Haven on Earth to open. There are spaces available in Eastown on Lake Dr.
It's been announced that Cabela's is opening in Grandville next to the Mall. Thoughts??
I'm freakin freezin. I'm not sure if it is my wet hair or the fact I need some more food in me. Both?
Woah. I just went to Google Images for puppy photos, so I could play too.
Then I felt my grin spreading and my heart speed up. I think I have puppy fever now, too. "2 is more than enough. 2 is more than enough. 2 is more than enough..."
I can't play. "Uncle! Uncle, puppy fever!"