Let me just start off by saying I loved Les Miserables! Yes, some of the actors weren't the greatest singers and couldn't hit the notes but their acting was superb! Anne Hathaway is SO talented. I had no idea she was such a wonderful singer. I already knew her acting would be wonderful and it was. I'm just sad Fantine's part was so short because she owned the stage.
Hugh Jackman did a wonderful job committing to the role emotionally!
Now....where did I leave off last?
After reading my last post, I could literally imagine myself running off out the door to get my run in but alas, reality doesn't work that way. I finished the post a little past 7:25 only to find my boyfriend stirring. I asked him to join me on my run and he said "Sure."
I got dressed and waited for him to get ready since he just woke up. I asked him, "Do you want to do elliptical instead since you are rusty to working out?"
He said "That's a good idea. I probably would just slow you down."
This exchange caused a slight delay on my own running (15 minutes to be exact) but nonetheless, the fact he was working out made me happy so I went on my way.
With the music in my air, I was happy to see there weren't that many runners out (yet) and the streets were empty.
I first aimed for 4.8 mile but by the 2.4 mile mark, I realized I could go further. I decided to run out a bit farther hitting 3.3 miles and turning back completing my 6.6 mile run. In total, it took me about 65-66 minutes but I timed the 3.3 mile run back and it only took me ~31.5 minutes. I'm happy to see my running foundation hasn't escaped me since winter break.
I'm going to work on consistency and improving the speed of course.
After I got home, my boyfriend informed me that he did 15 minutes on the elliptical followed by 15 minutes strength training. I gave him positive feedback telling him that it was wonderful he worked out. ....adding, "Now, just turn it into a habit!"
We wanted to catch the 10:10 AM showing of Les Miserables so I had a little less than 45 minutes to get changed and be ready. I got breakfast ready for the boys. Jumped in the shower but didn't wash my hair. I figured we'd be active in the afternoon and I can take a longer shower later.
Post run vs Post shower/make-up
I kept my make-up minimal during the movie because my sister told me to "Bring tissues." Besides sunscreen and BB cream, I also used my eyebrow pencil, liquid eyeliner and lipstick.
Since I wasn't concerned of messing up my make-up or anyone seeing me in the dark...I let those tears flow silently. Why hold back? I love watching a good tear-jerker.
He loves his movie popcorn!
The afternoon consisted of doing homework and studying with my brother. Afterwards, my boyfriend invited me to go the driving range to practice our swing. I reluctantly agreed because I was feeling lethargic after the long day (serves me right for waking up at 5 am!)
At the driving range, I shook off my tiredness and focused on working on my swing. I really should be more committed to a sport my boyfriend is so passionate about. I'm happy to report that my swing is decent! The wonderful thing about golf is that afterwards, I always feel less tense. You can't be tense and swing a club. You'll miss the ball, mess up the grass, hurt yourself, or a combination of the above.
I thought golf was hitting the ball as hard as you can like a baseball bat. I quickly learned it has more to do with relaxing and allowing the natural laws of physics to take over. It's a very zen sport where you need to empty your mind of random thoughts.
When we got home, it was already a little after 6 so I made dinner as fast as I could. Dinner included leftover lentil curry, tiger shrimp Thai curry, brown rice and an Asian slaw salad.
A minor victory of the day for me was definitely NOT having dessert. My birthday ice cream cake has been a siren's song luring me to the freezer.
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I'll be posting my lentil curry recipe soon. I swear it's such a mood and immune booster!
6 comments:
So I take it Hugh wasnt the best singer? LOL. You said he committed to the roll and not that his singing was good. LOL. Good to know it was a tearjerker. I want to see it but know it will be when it comes out on dvd.
He was above average as a singer! There were just some notes he couldn't quite hit so it wasn't as powerful as it could have been. He's not the worst male singer in the cast that's for sure.
Its a great feeling when you have a better run than you expected. Great work!
I really liked the movie also. I thought Amanda Seyfried was excellent. I LOVED Saccha Baron Cohen and Helen Bohene Carter, they really stole the show with their humour.
Seriously! You can cook girl! Every time you post a recipe, I'm jealous! Good work on the running. It is something that I dream of doing "some day".
Looking forward to watching Les Mis. Only comes out in Germany at the end of February. WHY???
Yeah, getting the guys to work out regularly is a PITA.The BF wanted a treadmill, so we got one. (I use it at least three times a week, at least while it is still snowing outside.) he wanted something to work his shoulders and back, so we got a functional training set. (Which I have been using regularly as well.) He keeps complaining how he cannot exercise, but does not want to get up earlier in the morning, and at night (after ten to twelve hour days, I should add) he does not feel like doing anything. But then, why complain???
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