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The End of Cookie Season

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Another Girl Scout Cookie Season has come to an end with money turn-in this evening.  I love cookies, but I am always glad to see the end.  Laura sold a total of 308 boxes though we “donated” eight of those boxes to another girl in her troop so that she could reach the next prize level.  As a troop, the girls sold over 1800 boxes.  Way to go Troop 62262!

First Scrimmage

Posted on by Erica

The Withrow Shockers had their first scrimmage of the year against the Mid-MO Monarchs.  I stopped by for a bit only to watch John strike out.  When I went to leave, I told him that I would see him at home.  He replied (complete with impish grin), “You jinxed me.”

Day 28 – The End Edition

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The 28-day Cycling Challenge is complete with 411 miles and just over 30 hours on the bike.  I discovered some things this past month along this little journey…

  1. I gained 10 pounds in the first 20 days and that was initially frustrating, but I could actually see the muscles in my legs.  This last seven days, I lost 4 pounds.
  2. I dropped 3% of my body fat in 28 days.  Yesterday, I wore a pair of pants that I have not been able to wear in five years.  FIVE.
  3. I NEED REST DAYS.  One day a week, my legs hated me and I mean hated.  Note to self – one day a week off is okay.
  4. Riding a trainer is not fun, but thank you to CSI for giving me something to watch.  I must have said in my head repeatedly, “Ride to the end of the episode.”  Most of the time I did just that and then rode through another episode.
  5. My cycling goal for this year is 2,000 miles on the bike.  I am already 469 miles towards that goal.  I will make that goal.  It is just a matter of time.
  6. This past month has been amazing and I truly enjoyed all that time on the bike.  There is something about “round and round and round you go” to put a smile on your face.

To Andy – thank you for dropping the challenge and riding with me today to finish up.  I will never be able to keep up with you, but I love that you always will slow down for me.  I will be taking a couple days off to give my legs and knee a rest, but “wheels up” on Saturday!