I Passed And Was Multi Colored

Well, I passed my step exam. Midway through my form I was having trouble breathing. I think the sound my son made describing it (a horrifying wheezing sound) was an exaggeration. Suffice to say that when the form was done, I was really, really glad.

Afterwards, I was told I was quite red. No, said another student, I was blue. Actually, said Miss B, I was purple. Several people were afraid I was going to pass out on the mat, either during or after the form. I wasn't worried about that. I didn't feel like I was going to pass out, just that I needed some really deep breaths. Which I eventually got. Sort of. PlusOne and I both passed and I spent yesterday afternoon parked in front of the TV eating chicken soup and watching TV. I plan on doing the same thing today. Have a great day.

Step Exam

With a cold! It figures I would catch a cold two days before my karate step exam. But I've been taking the Zycam and going to bed early. The good news is that it is at 9:45 am. After I'm done with that I can go back to bed. lol.

:)

My mom wants us to go help her outside Sunday and I want to clean my cellar. If I don't do either I won't be upset. My mom will get my husband and son, and maybe my nephew. That should be enough.

Working On Me - Part Two

So, I got on the treadmill again Tuesday night, after class, no less. My step exam is coming up this Saturday. It will be my third as a Second Degree. I will need six more after that to go for Third Degree. That should be in about two years. I'll be FIFTY. lol But the idea of quitting and sitting home after that doesn't appeal to me at all. So I guess I really am in this for the long haul. lol

Working On Me

Got on the treadmill Sunday night. Walked at 3.8 mph on a 2.5 incline for 20 minutes. It's a start. Was going to do it every night, but I figured I better start off slow, with every other night. I don't need shin splints or any other complications. I'll keep you posted.

Almost There

Need a little warm weather to finish up this painting. Need a little more paint as well.

Last bit of railing to finish. No brackets at the hardware store, so I will use a substitute until they come in next spring. ACK!

Next up, quilting, inside projects and me!

New Post

Crank up the roof with this cool jack

take out the old post (that was fun)

Install the new plate for the new post to go into

Uncrank the jack and

Voila! New post!. Needs a paint job and the railings, but it was going to rain, so I had to move quicker than I wanted to. Railings should be easy, paint and then I'm done! Woo Hoo.

Three Down

On the right of the photo you can see the 4x4 that I bought to replace the post at the top of the stairs. I will put that up later this week. Maybe Saturday. I need to borrow my neighbor's roof jack. Then I will finish the last stair railing and do the small straight railing. Touch up the steps and a few paint "holidays" and this will be done! Woo Hoo!