long weekend 4/5/07

I am not used to be able to say "Happy Easter." as I worked in state institutions in the past. Here at SMU, Good Friday is an official holiday! So Thursday 5pm, the building already feels pretty empty. I have a conference to go and present, so I just made lesson plans for the whole week and a big list of things to do. It is not impossible to hit the gym today, but I am going to take advantage of long weekend and enjoying it filled with physical activities! (Forgive me, ah.)

blood pressure 4/3/07

Today I came to the office at 6am hoping to finish up with evaluation's from yesterday's 2nd year presentation, but just getting ready for classes and exams and the next chapter got me distracted and I still haven't done it! I had to fast, so I brought dinner materials and I just ate. (9am) Before the blood was drawn, there was a lady who took blood pressure and the number came out as 150/102. The high is even high for I remember, but the low is, I think, usual. She was VERY nice (she really made her day with her smile and kind gesture), but the things people suggest are starting to get me, too. I should lose weight (I am 25 lbs. lighter), should walk by cutting lunch by 10 minutes (I do not get lunch break), should cut down on salt (VERY aware), cut down on caffeine (this I could work on). I am hoping blood work would tell that I am doing OK with cholesterol. I really need to see a doctor, I know. Grrr.

breakdown 4/2/07

This happens once a semester or so. I break down and take out food. Today I only had oatmeal for breakfast, had a bog of spaghetti, but by the time I got done with tomorrow's prep, I was so tired and packed everything and decided to hit the road. I went to California Pizza kitchen and ate Milan. It is not cheap. It was over $13 with tax. But boy, it was delicious. Another reason I went into this unusual behavior. SMU is having a blood exam. I have an appointment at 8:15am tomorrow. Therefore I shouldn't eat after 8pm. 15 more minutes or so. I am still tired, but I have to get things done. The outside is still bright. I love it. A little cloudy, but very nice. Dog likes it, too.

walk with the dog 4/1/07

It is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous today. And so was yesterday. I convinced myself yesterday to finish proceedings for a conference in August yesterday. But today it is even MORE beautiful. It is not like I have things to do inside, but it is just irresistible. I am taking off to Arbors Hills! I will probably call that exercise for the day and will not go to the gym. Gotta try to please the dog.