Author: Angela Pea

Wife. Mother. Engineer. Cancer Survivor. Knitter of Marvelous Things. Rider of Multiple Bikes. Fabulous Cook. Reader of All the Books. Eternal Optimist. Perpetually Happy.
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Conversations With the Inner Brat – Yes, It’s Officially Cold

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I needed some sunshine today, Chickies, some good old vitamin D to cheer me up.  So I decided to layer up and take to the streets.
Olivia came with me.
I get about a half mile from the office and she speaks up.

 Walking outdoors was an incredibly stupid idea. You DO know that it is only 24 degrees, right?

Yes, I know it’s only 24 degrees.  That’s why I have several layers of clothing on, including that wicking fabric undershirt and lots of fleece.

How far do we have to go? How long until you get frostbite?

We’re shooting for two and a half miles today, Olivia.  That’s because we got a late start and I have to get back to the office and finish that storm drain model this afternoon.  I will not get frostbite.

This is so dumb.  You should go back to the office right now.  What if Mr. W. calls and wants an answer about the gas line permit?

If he does, then I’ll call him back later.  It’s lunch time, which means I get a break. Away from the desk. And the phone.

You have a snotcicle hanging from your nose.

No I don’t.

Are we done yet?

No.

Are we DONE yet? I’m COLD.

Almost.

ARE WE DONE YET??

Yes, Oliva.  There’s the office. And we didn’t freeze to death.

See?  Fleece is our Friend.

EMail Anglea Pea

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Happy New Year! and Fun With a Flat Iron

Angela Pea3 Comments

Greetings, Chickies, and Happy New Year to You! 

Don’t you just love the fresh new start to a new year?  Everyone is all excited about their new found resolve, you get to arm wrestle for the privledge of a parking space at the Y and Whooo-eee! Everyone and their brother is out running at lunch time. Including me.

Ran 2.3 miles in 27 minutes. Not a stellar speed, BUT I’m actually running again and there’s no pain!  I’ve consulted a trainer – sadly, not Buff Chad on this one – about my running hip pain, and she’s made some suggestions for correcting my form, specifically my gait.

What’s a Gait?  Fancy biometric word that means the-way-you-step-on-the-ground.  Basically, my ankles roll out (already knew that because I am constantly having the heel caps on my shoes replaced).  It’s especially noticable on the ankle I tore up several years ago, which in turn causes me to overextend the hip on the opposite leg.  And I try to take too long of a step.  SO!  What’s a woman to do?  Concentrate on keeping the feet and ankles steady and take shorter steps.  So far, so good.

Other running observations?  It’s Beautiful in North Central Texas!  Blue Skies!  But also cold.  And I need to figure out what to wear running outside in the cold.  I start out with my light fleece jacket, because I’m really cold, but then have to pull it off and tie it around my waist by the time I hit 1.5 miles.  Then it’s all floppy around my butt and annoying me.  My sweat pants are too wide at the ankle and are threatening to trip me any minute.  I think I’d like to have some tight legging sort of pants with a running skirt and several layered tees.   The best article of clothing used today?  Enell bra.  I need to do a review of this amazing piece of architecture soon.  What do the rest of you wear and how comfy is it?

Me.  After running. 
Before eating
and changing
back into work clothes
Flat Iron?  I thought I’d tame the curls this morning with a flat iron.  Not so sure I’m a fan of the look, but Teen Daughters squealed in delight when they saw me and Husband likes it too.  LOL…see that streak over the top of my bangs?  It’s my Cruella DeVille streak.  White over blonde.  I’m impatiently waiting for all of my hair to be shiny white platinum blonde . 

EMail Anglea Pea

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December 28 – Achieve – #Reverb10

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What’s the thing you most want to achieve next year? How do you imagine you’ll feel when you get it? Free? Happy? Complete? Blissful? Write that feeling down. Then, brainstorm 10 things you can do, or 10 new thoughts you can think, in order to experience that feeling today.
Reach Goal Weight! This is a no brainer. I’ve been building towards this goal for several years, and now I am READY!! I imagine I’ll feel elated, completely and totally over the moon. How can I capture some elation for today?
1. Sushi for lunch, a rare treat! (HA!  Another Pun!)
2. Finishing the Christmas Happy New Year cards and letters for far away family and friends.
3. No dishes! Teen Son #1 did them!
4. Satsuma tangerines. They’re in season RIGHT NOW!
5. Finishing the design of a storm drain system I’ve been working on all week. Almost there…
6. A phone call with Mom.
7. Getting a two mile walk in between arriving home from work and dark, OR
8. Finding the flashlight for said walk, since it’s been missing since last weekend.
9. Grabbing twenty minutes before bedtime to finish a half strung necklace that has been sitting in my work box for eons.
10. Banana bread.

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