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 2014-09-24 11:39 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master  6595     Rio Rancho, NM |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?)Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Wondering what to do... Betty Designs has opened up the "Are You A Betty?" for 2015 and though I'd really LIKE to apply and got a TON of support and inspiration from the Bettys on FB, I just don't know that I've really done anything all that great warranting being back on the team. This year got pretty much derailed in June with the job thing, the moving thing, not being able to do IMChoo, having to forfeit most of the races I had signed up (and paid for), and I didn't really feel like I got to represent the brand all that well. Couple that with the fact that a LOT of the women that are on the Betty team are fast. Really, REALLY fast - and I just don't know that I measure up to that standard. What do I do Manatees? Do I apply for next year and hope that my desire to have a better, more race-filled year next year will help me get selected, or do I thank my lucky stars that I got to have the opportunity and move on? It can't hurt to apply, so in true Manatee fashion, just DOOO EETTT!! I WIIIILLLLLLLLL!!! Try it and attempt a "representation redemption" year. And all those women are going your pace...forward. HA!! Yes, they are going forward... but at a MUCH speedier rate than I am!!! More viewing time on the course! Edited by rrrunner 2014-09-24 11:40 AM |
| 2014-09-24 11:52 AM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Wondering what to do... Betty Designs has opened up the "Are You A Betty?" for 2015 and though I'd really LIKE to apply and got a TON of support and inspiration from the Bettys on FB, I just don't know that I've really done anything all that great warranting being back on the team. This year got pretty much derailed in June with the job thing, the moving thing, not being able to do IMChoo, having to forfeit most of the races I had signed up (and paid for), and I didn't really feel like I got to represent the brand all that well. Couple that with the fact that a LOT of the women that are on the Betty team are fast. Really, REALLY fast - and I just don't know that I measure up to that standard. What do I do Manatees? Do I apply for next year and hope that my desire to have a better, more race-filled year next year will help me get selected, or do I thank my lucky stars that I got to have the opportunity and move on? Add another vote for DOOOOO EEEETT!! It can't hurt to try! |
| 2014-09-24 11:54 AM in reply to: 0 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by jbwills So N+1 in the shoe department has already occurred. In the words of my daughter, "Daddy all you need is yellow and purple to have the rainbow."I added a pair of Brooks PureGrit 3 trail shoes in red. A rainbow of shoes, love it!! TriSports is having a running shoe clearance sale right now, just in case you want to work on completing your missing colors. Edited by melbo55 2014-09-24 11:55 AM |
| 2014-09-24 12:05 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Wondering what to do... Betty Designs has opened up the "Are You A Betty?" for 2015 and though I'd really LIKE to apply and got a TON of support and inspiration from the Bettys on FB, I just don't know that I've really done anything all that great warranting being back on the team. This year got pretty much derailed in June with the job thing, the moving thing, not being able to do IMChoo, having to forfeit most of the races I had signed up (and paid for), and I didn't really feel like I got to represent the brand all that well. Couple that with the fact that a LOT of the women that are on the Betty team are fast. Really, REALLY fast - and I just don't know that I measure up to that standard. What do I do Manatees? Do I apply for next year and hope that my desire to have a better, more race-filled year next year will help me get selected, or do I thank my lucky stars that I got to have the opportunity and move on? It can't hurt to apply, so in true Manatee fashion, just DOOO EETTT!! I WIIIILLLLLLLLL!!! Try it and attempt a "representation redemption" year. And all those women are going your pace...forward. HA!! Yes, they are going forward... but at a MUCH speedier rate than I am!!! More viewing time on the course! I'm just making sure I'm getting my money's worth by taking in all the scenery!! |
| 2014-09-24 12:33 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Wondering what to do... Betty Designs has opened up the "Are You A Betty?" for 2015 and though I'd really LIKE to apply and got a TON of support and inspiration from the Bettys on FB, I just don't know that I've really done anything all that great warranting being back on the team. This year got pretty much derailed in June with the job thing, the moving thing, not being able to do IMChoo, having to forfeit most of the races I had signed up (and paid for), and I didn't really feel like I got to represent the brand all that well. Couple that with the fact that a LOT of the women that are on the Betty team are fast. Really, REALLY fast - and I just don't know that I measure up to that standard. What do I do Manatees? Do I apply for next year and hope that my desire to have a better, more race-filled year next year will help me get selected, or do I thank my lucky stars that I got to have the opportunity and move on? It can't hurt to apply, so in true Manatee fashion, just DOOO EETTT!! I WIIIILLLLLLLLL!!! Try it and attempt a "representation redemption" year. And all those women are going your pace...forward. HA!! Yes, they are going forward... but at a MUCH speedier rate than I am!!! More viewing time on the course! I'm just making sure I'm getting my money's worth by taking in all the scenery!! You are giving Betty Designs a higer rate of visibility. |
| 2014-09-24 12:54 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Wondering what to do... Betty Designs has opened up the "Are You A Betty?" for 2015 and though I'd really LIKE to apply and got a TON of support and inspiration from the Bettys on FB, I just don't know that I've really done anything all that great warranting being back on the team. This year got pretty much derailed in June with the job thing, the moving thing, not being able to do IMChoo, having to forfeit most of the races I had signed up (and paid for), and I didn't really feel like I got to represent the brand all that well. Couple that with the fact that a LOT of the women that are on the Betty team are fast. Really, REALLY fast - and I just don't know that I measure up to that standard. What do I do Manatees? Do I apply for next year and hope that my desire to have a better, more race-filled year next year will help me get selected, or do I thank my lucky stars that I got to have the opportunity and move on? It can't hurt to apply, so in true Manatee fashion, just DOOO EETTT!! I WIIIILLLLLLLLL!!! I AGREEEEEEEEE |
| 2014-09-24 1:08 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Wondering what to do... Betty Designs has opened up the "Are You A Betty?" for 2015 and though I'd really LIKE to apply and got a TON of support and inspiration from the Bettys on FB, I just don't know that I've really done anything all that great warranting being back on the team. This year got pretty much derailed in June with the job thing, the moving thing, not being able to do IMChoo, having to forfeit most of the races I had signed up (and paid for), and I didn't really feel like I got to represent the brand all that well. Couple that with the fact that a LOT of the women that are on the Betty team are fast. Really, REALLY fast - and I just don't know that I measure up to that standard. What do I do Manatees? Do I apply for next year and hope that my desire to have a better, more race-filled year next year will help me get selected, or do I thank my lucky stars that I got to have the opportunity and move on? It can't hurt to apply, so in true Manatee fashion, just DOOO EETTT!! I WIIIILLLLLLLLL!!! Try it and attempt a "representation redemption" year. And all those women are going your pace...forward. HA!! Yes, they are going forward... but at a MUCH speedier rate than I am!!! More viewing time on the course! I'm just making sure I'm getting my money's worth by taking in all the scenery!! You are giving Betty Designs a higer rate of visibility. Ooooh - I like that one better! It's not that I'm slow, it's that I want to give the most amount of people at an event as much exposure to Betty Designs as possible! If I were to just fly by them, they might not even see it because I'd just be a pink & black blur! Nicely done, Chris. Nicely done, indeed!! |
| 2014-09-24 3:23 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Yay for yoga! Woot! TWO whole swims this week. I'm on a roll Dinner and movie night before J goes flying off to DC this weekend. Hump day is looking mighty good.
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| 2014-09-24 8:50 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Wondering what to do... Betty Designs has opened up the "Are You A Betty?" for 2015 and though I'd really LIKE to apply and got a TON of support and inspiration from the Bettys on FB, I just don't know that I've really done anything all that great warranting being back on the team. This year got pretty much derailed in June with the job thing, the moving thing, not being able to do IMChoo, having to forfeit most of the races I had signed up (and paid for), and I didn't really feel like I got to represent the brand all that well. Couple that with the fact that a LOT of the women that are on the Betty team are fast. Really, REALLY fast - and I just don't know that I measure up to that standard. What do I do Manatees? Do I apply for next year and hope that my desire to have a better, more race-filled year next year will help me get selected, or do I thank my lucky stars that I got to have the opportunity and move on? It can't hurt to apply, so in true Manatee fashion, just DOOO EETTT!! I WIIIILLLLLLLLL!!! Try it and attempt a "representation redemption" year. And all those women are going your pace...forward. HA!! Yes, they are going forward... but at a MUCH speedier rate than I am!!! More viewing time on the course! I'm just making sure I'm getting my money's worth by taking in all the scenery!! You are giving Betty Designs a higer rate of visibility. Ooooh - I like that one better! It's not that I'm slow, it's that I want to give the most amount of people at an event as much exposure to Betty Designs as possible! If I were to just fly by them, they might not even see it because I'd just be a pink & black blur! Nicely done, Chris. Nicely done, indeed!! It's like I've been on the course long enough to think about this sort of thing. |
| 2014-09-24 9:14 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Wondering what to do... Betty Designs has opened up the "Are You A Betty?" for 2015 and though I'd really LIKE to apply and got a TON of support and inspiration from the Bettys on FB, I just don't know that I've really done anything all that great warranting being back on the team. This year got pretty much derailed in June with the job thing, the moving thing, not being able to do IMChoo, having to forfeit most of the races I had signed up (and paid for), and I didn't really feel like I got to represent the brand all that well. Couple that with the fact that a LOT of the women that are on the Betty team are fast. Really, REALLY fast - and I just don't know that I measure up to that standard. What do I do Manatees? Do I apply for next year and hope that my desire to have a better, more race-filled year next year will help me get selected, or do I thank my lucky stars that I got to have the opportunity and move on? It can't hurt to apply, so in true Manatee fashion, just DOOO EETTT!! I WIIIILLLLLLLLL!!! Try it and attempt a "representation redemption" year. And all those women are going your pace...forward. HA!! Yes, they are going forward... but at a MUCH speedier rate than I am!!! More viewing time on the course! I'm just making sure I'm getting my money's worth by taking in all the scenery!! You are giving Betty Designs a higer rate of visibility. Ooooh - I like that one better! It's not that I'm slow, it's that I want to give the most amount of people at an event as much exposure to Betty Designs as possible! If I were to just fly by them, they might not even see it because I'd just be a pink & black blur! Nicely done, Chris. Nicely done, indeed!! It's like I've been on the course long enough to think about this sort of thing. Are you saying she's a Pace Betty? |
| 2014-09-24 9:30 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Now that my tri season is officially over, I really want to thank all you Manatees. I was looking back over my race logs and got a brief glimpse of how far I've come since the beginning of March when I first started training for a tri. I did my first 5k in April and it took me 36:31. I remember how scared I was that it was going to be too far because I hadn't done that ong of a race since 2009 before I hurt my back or had my 2 hip surgeries. This past weekend, the 5k leg of my sprint took me 30:16, more than 6 minutes faster, and that was after a swim of some indeterminate length ( |
| 2014-09-24 10:32 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) On a slightly sillier note: http://www.sunnyskyz.com/happy-videos/11…AlfDRwGfUcsM.01 |
| 2014-09-25 2:41 AM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by 4agoodlife Yay for yoga! Woot! TWO whole swims this week. I'm on a roll Dinner and movie night before J goes flying off to DC this weekend. Hump day is looking mighty good.
Hump day? TMI, Sheeesh  |
| 2014-09-25 2:47 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Fly by posting. My degree courses have finished for this year, so SHOULD have more time available. Also, they've made a change to course start dates, so my next course doesn't start until October 2015. A wee bit busy in work at the mo, but when I'm not in I'm trying to keep consistent with my running, building up the mileage slowly. Currently finishing off building the wall in my garden before trying to get a man cave (shed for my turbo) built before the wet weather moves in. |
| 2014-09-25 3:01 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Interesting development... http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/07/viiiiva-bluetooth-bridge.html Prices seem to be tumbling in the power meter department. |
| 2014-09-25 3:57 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Hi guys I have a confession to make, which at this point in time I am only prepared to make to you. Today I am undertaking an intervention on myself! sounds crazy I know but it has become a necessity as I am not prepared to admit my addition to others outside of BT and I am not prepared to let it re-consume me as it did once before. So for nearly 20 years I have not read works of fiction, the reason being is that I used to become consumed by them to the point that nothing else mattered. When I went away for work nearly 4 weeks ago a friend who was not aware of this previous issue lent me a book. I thought whats the harm right, I'm a grown up and I like to think a fairly reasonable person so it wont be an issue. I can read a bit put the book down do the things that I need to do and be normal with the whole thing. Well it turns out not to be the case. In the past 3.5 weeks I have not exercised, hidden books in the office at home and secretly read them when supposedly doing other things, stayed up well past midnight reading most nights, and sat at my desk at work with my book hidden on my lap under my desk, reading instead of working. Tonight is bin night and the three 500+ page books that I brought and have read more than once over the last 3.5 weeks are going in the recycle bin (yes I have read them all multiple times in this 3.5 weeks). I am sure that people will think that I am being flippant about this but I'm not I am serious. I have to admit that this is an addiction that I can not control and it is negatively impacting my life and therefore I must stop it now while I still can. Thanks for being a group that I can admit this to without fearing your judgement (too much). |
| 2014-09-25 4:50 AM in reply to: laffinrock |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by laffinrock Now that my tri season is officially over, I really want to thank all you Manatees. I was looking back over my race logs and got a brief glimpse of how far I've come since the beginning of March when I first started training for a tri. I did my first 5k in April and it took me 36:31. I remember how scared I was that it was going to be too far because I hadn't done that ong of a race since 2009 before I hurt my back or had my 2 hip surgeries. This past weekend, the 5k leg of my sprint took me 30:16, more than 6 minutes faster, and that was after a swim of some indeterminate length ( Congratulations on a great season! You were a welcomed and important addition to the Pod and i'm happy you found us. It's great that you recognize how far you've come and that you are excited to keep at it!! |
| 2014-09-25 4:51 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by Richardsdrr Fly by posting. My degree courses have finished for this year, so SHOULD have more time available. Also, they've made a change to course start dates, so my next course doesn't start until October 2015. A wee bit busy in work at the mo, but when I'm not in I'm trying to keep consistent with my running, building up the mileage slowly. Currently finishing off building the wall in my garden before trying to get a man cave (shed for my turbo) built before the wet weather moves in. That's quite the break b/w classes - hope you don't forget everything you learned |
| 2014-09-25 4:55 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by StaceyK Hi guys I have a confession to make, which at this point in time I am only prepared to make to you. Today I am undertaking an intervention on myself! sounds crazy I know but it has become a necessity as I am not prepared to admit my addition to others outside of BT and I am not prepared to let it re-consume me as it did once before. So for nearly 20 years I have not read works of fiction, the reason being is that I used to become consumed by them to the point that nothing else mattered. When I went away for work nearly 4 weeks ago a friend who was not aware of this previous issue lent me a book. I thought whats the harm right, I'm a grown up and I like to think a fairly reasonable person so it wont be an issue. I can read a bit put the book down do the things that I need to do and be normal with the whole thing. Well it turns out not to be the case. In the past 3.5 weeks I have not exercised, hidden books in the office at home and secretly read them when supposedly doing other things, stayed up well past midnight reading most nights, and sat at my desk at work with my book hidden on my lap under my desk, reading instead of working. Tonight is bin night and the three 500+ page books that I brought and have read more than once over the last 3.5 weeks are going in the recycle bin (yes I have read them all multiple times in this 3.5 weeks). I am sure that people will think that I am being flippant about this but I'm not I am serious. I have to admit that this is an addiction that I can not control and it is negatively impacting my life and therefore I must stop it now while I still can. Thanks for being a group that I can admit this to without fearing your judgement (too much). I have to admit, when I first started reading this I thought you were joking, but I realized pretty soon that you weren't and this has been a real issue for you. Addictions of any kind are serious matters and I'm glad to know that you have taken steps to get this one under control. Good luck. |
| 2014-09-25 7:04 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 1970 Somewhere on the Tennessee River | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by StaceyK Hi guys I have a confession to make, which at this point in time I am only prepared to make to you. Today I am undertaking an intervention on myself! sounds crazy I know but it has become a necessity as I am not prepared to admit my addition to others outside of BT and I am not prepared to let it re-consume me as it did once before. So for nearly 20 years I have not read works of fiction, the reason being is that I used to become consumed by them to the point that nothing else mattered. When I went away for work nearly 4 weeks ago a friend who was not aware of this previous issue lent me a book. I thought whats the harm right, I'm a grown up and I like to think a fairly reasonable person so it wont be an issue. I can read a bit put the book down do the things that I need to do and be normal with the whole thing. Well it turns out not to be the case. In the past 3.5 weeks I have not exercised, hidden books in the office at home and secretly read them when supposedly doing other things, stayed up well past midnight reading most nights, and sat at my desk at work with my book hidden on my lap under my desk, reading instead of working. Tonight is bin night and the three 500+ page books that I brought and have read more than once over the last 3.5 weeks are going in the recycle bin (yes I have read them all multiple times in this 3.5 weeks). I am sure that people will think that I am being flippant about this but I'm not I am serious. I have to admit that this is an addiction that I can not control and it is negatively impacting my life and therefore I must stop it now while I still can. Thanks for being a group that I can admit this to without fearing your judgement (too much).
Reading is my one true addiction and I have no problem wallowing in it. Learn to manage it. Learn to speed read If you do, 500 or so pages can be knocked out in less than an evening. |
| 2014-09-25 8:24 AM in reply to: #5032558 |
Veteran 416 Cleveland, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Looking for some swim advice. I am looking at doing 4 swims a week to help get my swimming back and increase my distance for B2B. Would 3 workouts a week of intervals and 1 workout of longer sets (200-800 meter sets) be ok or should I do all shorter ones? Although I was doing some dry land swimming stuff my chest, shoulders, pecs, all the swim muscles are sore and getting good workouts in. Looking for some good quick ways to help get my swim back for B2B. I have roughly 4 weeks before B2B half. |
| 2014-09-25 9:04 AM in reply to: jbwills |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by jbwills Looking for some swim advice. I am looking at doing 4 swims a week to help get my swimming back and increase my distance for B2B. Would 3 workouts a week of intervals and 1 workout of longer sets (200-800 meter sets) be ok or should I do all shorter ones? Although I was doing some dry land swimming stuff my chest, shoulders, pecs, all the swim muscles are sore and getting good workouts in. Looking for some good quick ways to help get my swim back for B2B. I have roughly 4 weeks before B2B half. How long are you looking at for this? Start off with lots of 200's for the longer set day. Maybe later see about longer still, but get the hang of that first. |
| 2014-09-25 9:32 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by StaceyK Hi guys I have a confession to make, which at this point in time I am only prepared to make to you. Today I am undertaking an intervention on myself! sounds crazy I know but it has become a necessity as I am not prepared to admit my addition to others outside of BT and I am not prepared to let it re-consume me as it did once before. So for nearly 20 years I have not read works of fiction, the reason being is that I used to become consumed by them to the point that nothing else mattered. When I went away for work nearly 4 weeks ago a friend who was not aware of this previous issue lent me a book. I thought whats the harm right, I'm a grown up and I like to think a fairly reasonable person so it wont be an issue. I can read a bit put the book down do the things that I need to do and be normal with the whole thing. Well it turns out not to be the case. In the past 3.5 weeks I have not exercised, hidden books in the office at home and secretly read them when supposedly doing other things, stayed up well past midnight reading most nights, and sat at my desk at work with my book hidden on my lap under my desk, reading instead of working. Tonight is bin night and the three 500+ page books that I brought and have read more than once over the last 3.5 weeks are going in the recycle bin (yes I have read them all multiple times in this 3.5 weeks). I am sure that people will think that I am being flippant about this but I'm not I am serious. I have to admit that this is an addiction that I can not control and it is negatively impacting my life and therefore I must stop it now while I still can. Thanks for being a group that I can admit this to without fearing your judgement (too much). Stacey, I'm really proud of you for recognizing that this is a problem and acting on it so quickly before it became a huge problem. You have amazing strengths: self-awareness, humility, willingness to admit you have a problem, and willingness to ask for help and support. No judgments here. (((Hugs))) |
| 2014-09-25 9:35 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by Richardsdrr Fly by posting. My degree courses have finished for this year, so SHOULD have more time available. Also, they've made a change to course start dates, so my next course doesn't start until October 2015. A wee bit busy in work at the mo, but when I'm not in I'm trying to keep consistent with my running, building up the mileage slowly. Currently finishing off building the wall in my garden before trying to get a man cave (shed for my turbo) built before the wet weather moves in. How fortunate that your next class doesn't start until after next summer. Now you'll have fewer excuses for not training and racing. |
| 2014-09-25 9:56 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) Originally posted by StaceyK Hi guys I have a confession to make, which at this point in time I am only prepared to make to you. Today I am undertaking an intervention on myself! sounds crazy I know but it has become a necessity as I am not prepared to admit my addition to others outside of BT and I am not prepared to let it re-consume me as it did once before. So for nearly 20 years I have not read works of fiction, the reason being is that I used to become consumed by them to the point that nothing else mattered. When I went away for work nearly 4 weeks ago a friend who was not aware of this previous issue lent me a book. I thought whats the harm right, I'm a grown up and I like to think a fairly reasonable person so it wont be an issue. I can read a bit put the book down do the things that I need to do and be normal with the whole thing. Well it turns out not to be the case. In the past 3.5 weeks I have not exercised, hidden books in the office at home and secretly read them when supposedly doing other things, stayed up well past midnight reading most nights, and sat at my desk at work with my book hidden on my lap under my desk, reading instead of working. Tonight is bin night and the three 500+ page books that I brought and have read more than once over the last 3.5 weeks are going in the recycle bin (yes I have read them all multiple times in this 3.5 weeks). I am sure that people will think that I am being flippant about this but I'm not I am serious. I have to admit that this is an addiction that I can not control and it is negatively impacting my life and therefore I must stop it now while I still can. Thanks for being a group that I can admit this to without fearing your judgement (too much). Thanks for trusting us, Stacey. One day at a time. |
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