Every now and then I feel guilty for not writing in my blog, like I am letting everyone down, even though I can count the people on one 1-2 hands that read my posts. Its been since April since I posted, so let's see if I can quickly recap what I have been up to.
Everyone knows I am into photography, I need to do it more, but I just bought a new camera for myself last week. I have had the Canon Rebel XT since 2007, and I believe its time for me to move up. With some birthday money plus money I have saved for it, I splurged when Norman Camera was offering a $100 instant rebate on the Canon 7D. That $100 pretty much covers sale's tax, lol. Plus, I went in there and they were offering a $400 rebate on a Canon Pixima Pro 900 Mark II printer. So I got a printer for free. I have not hooked it up yet, but it prints amazing pictures on paper as large as 13x9. Soon I will post some photos from the camera, just now having problems with my desktop, so processing is delayed. Oh- a month ago, I also bought a new zoom lens! It is a Tamron 28-270 zoom. I can now sell my 18-55mm and 70-300mm because it has a great range. I took some great pictures of the Bay City River Roar, that I might post a few later (when my PC is up and running again).
Oh - I also bought an iPad 2 in May! Its kick ass! I love it!
As for my race schedule - its July 15, and I have already participated in 3 triathlons this summer. I did the June 5th Grand Rapids Triathlon, June 18th Lech Lecha, and July 2 Bostwick Lake. All were great races, with the exception of my swim at the GR Tri. Very cold water and couldn't put my face in the water. I have also done a 10k and 2 5ks this summer. I have new personal best in the 10k with a time of 61:41. Last year I was 64:23, so shaved a bit off. I hope to be under 60 next year for the race. I am also planning to do the 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles) in Lansing this summer on September 18th with my cousin Meghann, that will be her first, my second.
So - I also started a body challenge at my friend's gym just this week, Seung-ni Fit Club. Its an 8 week program that uses the Zone diet approach (40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat ratio). I have been doing a lot of body sculpt classes, like lower weights, high repetitions. They also have kickboxing, plyo, yoga and a class called triple threat that sounds exciting! This week I have been doing my own cardio (running), and working in the body sculpt. So far my body feels great, the zone eating is going good. We weigh in each Monday. They also took pictures, body fat and measurements for us to gage.
Keith and I are excited to go on vacation in August! We are renting a cottage on Stevenson Lake (near Clare) with friends and family. I am so excited, its going to be a blast!
Softball is going great. Our co-ed team is ok - we are probably .500, Keith has been pitching and doing a great job. My girls team - we just took 2nd place, and playoffs start next week.
Ok - I think that's it for now!
