06-18-2010, 07:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-18-2010, 07:15 PM by Tigerlilly.)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Day Listening – 4 hours
Night #4 – 6 hours; “USS”; Headphones
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Night #5 – 6 hours; “USS”; Headphones
Day Listening – 2 hours
“Bad Attitude Girl” seems to have taken up permanent residence. It’s irritating to be irritated upon waking. How’s that for a catch 22?
Convinced myself to put my sneakers on and went for a 1 mile run. Barley made it the mile. I haven’t gone for a run in over a year, but I’m reading the book “Spark” by John J. Ratey, MD, and his work in brain science in connection with exercise is fascinating as well as motivating. My daily grad school obligations have all but eliminated any exercise from my life. This book is reminding me of the importance exercise, and not just because I want to stay in shape. “Spark” impresses upon it’s reader that physical exercise is more important for your brain than you body.
I spent my day running errands, which can typically be stressful getting from one place to the next. I did not find myself excessively impatient while navigating traffic, which is not always the case. I did however receive an e-mail that was most unpleasant and somewhat unexpected.
Listened to Tune-Up for an hour or so, but spent much of the day spinning in my head about how/if I should respond to the e-mail.
A mini flood in my apartment distracted me from my spinning for a while, and I was actually laughing at the ridiculous amount of water pouring into my apt. because of a crazy rain storm while I tried to sop up the water. At least I can laugh about something.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Day Listening – 3 hours
Night #6 – 7 hours; “USS”; Speakers
Added Overcome Procrastination and Let Go of Past Relationships to my listening playlist.
60 min. LTU; 30 min. Let Go; 60 min. Procrastination. Programs cycle in that order.
Bad Attitude girl was present again upon waking up. GRRR
Immediately put on my sneakers and went for a 1 mile run.
Came home and fell into a tear storm about not wanting to let go of the relationship and worries that the summer hiatus may not help (or hinder for that matter) what I thought our story would be (enforced by the formal, business like email I received the previous day.)
Attended a meeting with a number of professionals working in the field of my studies presenting me with an opportunity to meet network and connect with people who are willing to provide input on my research project. It went incredibly well! The individuals I connected with were incredibly receptive to my project and many were willing to make themselves available for additional input.
Overall, a good day but still sad about the relationship woes.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Day Listening – 3 hours
Night #7 – 8 hours; “USS”; Speakers
60 min. LTU; 30 min. Let Go; 60 min. Procrastination. Programs cycle in that order.
Crazy Dreams last night; too many to recount. Most dreams had groups of many people. Perhaps a subtle hint that it may be time to reconnect with all the friends I’ve missed this last school year? Adding some fun in my life for the summer is a good idea!
Bad Attitude Girl was FINALLY not present when waking up today. Lots of things to do today, slept in far too long – until noon! – though clearly I needed the rest. Old habits die hard, and I keep staying up until 2-3 am then sleep too late. Gotta stop this crazy habit. Such beautiful weather being wasted while I sleep. Tonight, once again, I’ll try to get myself into bed before midnight!
Off to a concert later with friends, but not before I began 3 three separate projects now lying on my kitchen floor! Including trying to program my new heart rate monitor. According to Dr. Ratey, and mentioned in his book “Spark”, the optimum heart rate for exercise to effect the brain one must reach 85% of their maximum heart rate. I’ve also read his book, “A Users Guide to the Brain” and found that to be another great read. It was suggested the chapters be re-arranged, so you get to the meat of the book first, then all the explanations. Helpful suggestion from my perspective, otherwise I may have gotten bored with all the scientific jargon! I started with Chapter 9, then Chapter 8, then Chapters 1-7, and Finally Chapter 10 for all you curious folks.
The ADD procrastinator strikes again! Putting things off then starting too many projects at once. Maybe an early morning tomorrow will help me clean up the mess I’ve just made – LOL!
Attended an outdoor concert with some friends and enjoyed a beautiful evening. I remained upbeat all day. Today I feel more like my old self than I have in quite some time.
Day Listening – 4 hours
Night #4 – 6 hours; “USS”; Headphones
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Night #5 – 6 hours; “USS”; Headphones
Day Listening – 2 hours
“Bad Attitude Girl” seems to have taken up permanent residence. It’s irritating to be irritated upon waking. How’s that for a catch 22?
Convinced myself to put my sneakers on and went for a 1 mile run. Barley made it the mile. I haven’t gone for a run in over a year, but I’m reading the book “Spark” by John J. Ratey, MD, and his work in brain science in connection with exercise is fascinating as well as motivating. My daily grad school obligations have all but eliminated any exercise from my life. This book is reminding me of the importance exercise, and not just because I want to stay in shape. “Spark” impresses upon it’s reader that physical exercise is more important for your brain than you body.
I spent my day running errands, which can typically be stressful getting from one place to the next. I did not find myself excessively impatient while navigating traffic, which is not always the case. I did however receive an e-mail that was most unpleasant and somewhat unexpected.
Listened to Tune-Up for an hour or so, but spent much of the day spinning in my head about how/if I should respond to the e-mail.
A mini flood in my apartment distracted me from my spinning for a while, and I was actually laughing at the ridiculous amount of water pouring into my apt. because of a crazy rain storm while I tried to sop up the water. At least I can laugh about something.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Day Listening – 3 hours
Night #6 – 7 hours; “USS”; Speakers
Added Overcome Procrastination and Let Go of Past Relationships to my listening playlist.
60 min. LTU; 30 min. Let Go; 60 min. Procrastination. Programs cycle in that order.
Bad Attitude girl was present again upon waking up. GRRR
Immediately put on my sneakers and went for a 1 mile run.
Came home and fell into a tear storm about not wanting to let go of the relationship and worries that the summer hiatus may not help (or hinder for that matter) what I thought our story would be (enforced by the formal, business like email I received the previous day.)
Attended a meeting with a number of professionals working in the field of my studies presenting me with an opportunity to meet network and connect with people who are willing to provide input on my research project. It went incredibly well! The individuals I connected with were incredibly receptive to my project and many were willing to make themselves available for additional input.
Overall, a good day but still sad about the relationship woes.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Day Listening – 3 hours
Night #7 – 8 hours; “USS”; Speakers
60 min. LTU; 30 min. Let Go; 60 min. Procrastination. Programs cycle in that order.
Crazy Dreams last night; too many to recount. Most dreams had groups of many people. Perhaps a subtle hint that it may be time to reconnect with all the friends I’ve missed this last school year? Adding some fun in my life for the summer is a good idea!
Bad Attitude Girl was FINALLY not present when waking up today. Lots of things to do today, slept in far too long – until noon! – though clearly I needed the rest. Old habits die hard, and I keep staying up until 2-3 am then sleep too late. Gotta stop this crazy habit. Such beautiful weather being wasted while I sleep. Tonight, once again, I’ll try to get myself into bed before midnight!
Off to a concert later with friends, but not before I began 3 three separate projects now lying on my kitchen floor! Including trying to program my new heart rate monitor. According to Dr. Ratey, and mentioned in his book “Spark”, the optimum heart rate for exercise to effect the brain one must reach 85% of their maximum heart rate. I’ve also read his book, “A Users Guide to the Brain” and found that to be another great read. It was suggested the chapters be re-arranged, so you get to the meat of the book first, then all the explanations. Helpful suggestion from my perspective, otherwise I may have gotten bored with all the scientific jargon! I started with Chapter 9, then Chapter 8, then Chapters 1-7, and Finally Chapter 10 for all you curious folks.
The ADD procrastinator strikes again! Putting things off then starting too many projects at once. Maybe an early morning tomorrow will help me clean up the mess I’ve just made – LOL!
Attended an outdoor concert with some friends and enjoyed a beautiful evening. I remained upbeat all day. Today I feel more like my old self than I have in quite some time.
TigerLilly
Masquerading as a normal person day after day is exhausting!
Masquerading as a normal person day after day is exhausting!
