tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post3853503098974361073..comments2023-06-01T09:58:02.383-05:00Comments on There's always room for one more: Chariots of FireDenise Grover Swankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-77568446726214279222008-11-08T09:35:00.000-06:002008-11-08T09:35:00.000-06:00I love your Blog!!!!! You really have a gift of w...I love your Blog!!!!! You really have a gift of writing. Thank you for sharing your fun stories!! I would like to say you inspired me to go and run but after a long debate in my head and the 39 degree temp outside it was a big NO!! Maybe tomorrow right!!??The Fab 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/03571583707063058936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-3791083469524512892008-11-07T16:56:00.000-06:002008-11-07T16:56:00.000-06:00Denise,Not comparing my experiences to the death o...Denise,<BR/><BR/>Not comparing my experiences to the death of your husband, but I can really empathize with you on having to shake out of it after writing for a spell. I've been needing to do edits on my book for months, but everytime I start, I get very down in the dumps because it all comes rushing back in a flood of memories. But it will be worth it, I think it really is therapeutic.<BR/><BR/>Keep at it! <BR/><BR/>KayKay Bratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619283952491425397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-77012785909746901992008-11-06T19:50:00.000-06:002008-11-06T19:50:00.000-06:00Well, as much as I know I need to get in shape, I ...Well, as much as I know I need to get in shape, I just can't get motivated after work to do anything about it!! Dave goes running at 5am during the week. <BR/><BR/>What? Are you crazy? There is no way I would do that. <BR/><BR/>So, what is a busy mommy to do? I need to figure it out. I'm having issues getting dressed in the morning because some clothes make me look too frumpy. Lovely old person phrase. <BR/><BR/>Seriously though, I am glad you got some good writing time completed. :-)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18256121948939552024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-80169724314897389952008-11-06T16:00:00.000-06:002008-11-06T16:00:00.000-06:00I gotta tell you, I love reading your blog so much...I gotta tell you, I love reading your blog so much, I CAN NOT WAIT TO GET YOUR BOOK!wingeprhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306309937255073131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-48784538359292584912008-11-06T14:59:00.000-06:002008-11-06T14:59:00.000-06:00And see, I ran my dinky 1/4 mile, came home sat my...And see, I ran my dinky 1/4 mile, came home sat my big booty in a chair and ate a piece of chocolate cake. I can have my cake and eat it too.<BR/><BR/>Sorry, it was too good to resist...<BR/><BR/>Guess since Teresa has roped me in to the weight loss counter I better stop eating off of that SEVEN POUND chocolate cake I got at Costco on Monday.Denise Grover Swankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-40754741525315544052008-11-06T14:57:00.000-06:002008-11-06T14:57:00.000-06:00Congrats for doing it. I would have used the rain...Congrats for doing it. I would have used the rain as an excuse and just ate chocolate instead.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16775110752834313420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-86939366994233345462008-11-06T14:49:00.000-06:002008-11-06T14:49:00.000-06:00I guess my motivation is multi dimensional. My pr...I guess my motivation is multi dimensional. My primary motivation last night was to release some endorphins to help with my writing "hang over." And it worked. <BR/><BR/>But I have others too. My fat jeans are feeling a bit snug. :>) So obviously losing weight would help with that issue. And of course, the main reason I started exercising when Darrell died, is to get in better shape. I'm the only parent all these kids have so I better take care of myself.<BR/><BR/>So Teresa, I'm playing hooky from writing right now (shhh... don't tell!) and I'm heading over to your blog find me one of them counters.Denise Grover Swankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-21422647425878461832008-11-06T14:35:00.000-06:002008-11-06T14:35:00.000-06:00I can hear that "Chariots of Fire" music playing i...I can hear that "Chariots of Fire" music playing in my brain...you are my hero!! While I'm swimming laps to get myself in better shape, I do believe this new venture of yours qualifies you to join my Fitness Challenge. Do you have a goal for weight loss, or just wanting better general health? You should add a ticker to your blog...knowing we'll all be checking on it will keep you motivated (or at least it's working for me...keeping me honest, ya know?)<BR/><BR/>Teresa =)Teresa =)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16569644850185853404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-17147727735833518942008-11-06T08:49:00.000-06:002008-11-06T08:49:00.000-06:00Denise, you are so funny and quite an inspiration....Denise, you are so funny and quite an inspiration. You can do it, you honestly didn't expect to get out there and do a mile your first time. Good for you...keep it up, I wish I had your umph and just did it. (And I am very proud you didn't let the rain stop you, that would have been excuse enough for me...lol)Loriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080816436182785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-47400093715755521682008-11-06T08:21:00.000-06:002008-11-06T08:21:00.000-06:00Come to think of it I DID sleep well and I was tir...Come to think of it I DID sleep well and I was tired enough to go to bed earlier than my usual past midnight bed time. But then I probably only went a quarter of a mile, if that. What a pansy! Maybe I can go farther tonight.Denise Grover Swankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-35175566384668400762008-11-06T08:18:00.000-06:002008-11-06T08:18:00.000-06:00I have a treadmill that I say I can't use because ...I have a treadmill that I say I can't use because the lady beneath us (we live on the 3rd floor of an apartment building) complains about everything. The truth is I'm lazy and I just need to do it. She does complain a lot but I think I could get away with it if I did it early enough. You have inspired me to start jogging again! Thank you. <BR/><BR/>P.S. I always have a good nights sleep after jogging. Did you?Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067415139012627230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-8368786775883821042008-11-06T05:50:00.000-06:002008-11-06T05:50:00.000-06:00You go girl. What doesn't kill us only makes us st...You go girl. What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger....RIGHT? Or maybe it really kills us, I don't know :)The Johnson 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/02295171630228842947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-54865717276771915722008-11-05T23:21:00.000-06:002008-11-05T23:21:00.000-06:00Did 25 minutes..I can not run but brisk walk...try...Did 25 minutes..I can not run but brisk walk...trying to get min of 20min in 4/wk for now.Jesse, James and Lindsey's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868055885665340606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-71184467765855017272008-11-05T22:30:00.000-06:002008-11-05T22:30:00.000-06:00You go girl! I'm now regretting selling my treadm...You go girl! I'm now regretting selling my treadmill in my mega garage sale last May.Denise Grover Swankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-76092577627492230722008-11-05T22:21:00.000-06:002008-11-05T22:21:00.000-06:00Ok..I am getting on my treadmill that will be the ...Ok..I am getting on my treadmill that will be the 3rd time this week! Go Denise..run girl run!Jesse, James and Lindsey's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868055885665340606noreply@blogger.com