~P90X Day 2~

Today was Plyometrics.

I started this morning at 0530. I made it thru 1/3 of the workout and decided it wasn't gonna be accomplished without eating something. I'm still on shift for another 24 hours so I packed up my things and headed to my home station.

As the day drug on, I realized how sore I was getting. I became worried about trying to do round 2! But I did!

I liked the plyometrics because it is another jam packed workout of a bunch of stuff. It's constantly changing and keeping you on your toes. I am no longer agile and jump like an elephant it seems. I struggle a little with my knee that I jacked up in high school because it doesn't like all the rigorous working out but I'm certainly not gonna let that stop me!

Can't wait to see the difference from begining to end. My squating sucks as well as the lunging but we'll get that worked out.

Still loving the program. Eating well. Drinking the shakes, which are quite tasty =)

Oh... ran a call and had to climb in the ambo... too funny!

~P90X Day 1~

Just before Josh and I left for Seattle, I ordered to have P90X shipped directly to me so I can get back into shape. It arrived the day we left and I had it in my hot little hands for 30 seconds before I had to leave.

As you may know, we got engaged on our trip. Needless to say, I have a whole 'nutha goal and that is to be in shape for my wedding day. I decided on the bright idea to do the first round of P90X before our engagement pictures, and have them done in time for our Christmas cards. Here's the thing, I have EXACTLY 90 days before the 2nd week in December... cutin' it close!

Josh brought me the package so that I could get started. I landed an overtime shift in the middle of an already 48 hour stent and still had my regular shift scheduled at the tail end... that's 96 hours straight of PURE FUN in EMS. Well, not really but... he brought me the goods to stay on track.

Tonight was 'Chest and Shoulders with the Ab RIPPER'

I started off trying to attempt the pull ups on the bars in the gym and quickly realized it was more of a leg workout. I was 'assisting' my pull ups so much it was ridiculous so I went to the bands. Going thru the first round of the workout, I felt good but tired. The second round I was plain POOPED! I literally saw stars and the lights were fading in my eyes that in between sets I sit still. I'd jump to the next exercise, pump it out and find the floor with my head to the mat. I was pushing myself to finish but ended up laying on my back and chillin out for the last 2 sets.

The Ab Ripper was next. I SUCKED at it. I was exhausted but tried to keep up as best as I could. One of the guys told me he usually does the workout in the morning and the ab workouts in the evenings to give him some time to rest and do a better job. Sounds like a plan to me!

My push ups were all on my knees but I did alright with my numbers. Can't wait to see how many I can do at the end of the 90 days AND on my toes!

Overall, I'm quite pleased with the program. It's almost like hanging out with some friends and doing a bunch of exercises, not even realizing how much work you're actually doing. It's hard work but well worth it!

~The BEST Day EVER~

What a night!

I told Josh I was worried about the mattress getting cold during the night. He assured me I was crazy and that it wouldn't do such a thing.

I FROZE!!!! You know why?!?! Cause the air in the mattress got COLD which in turn made me COLD and I shivered all night because I was COLD! I think I had about 2 minutes sleep all night. =) Ok, maybe 6! Did I mention that I was COLD?!

I have no idea what time we got up but I think it was around 7 or so. Met Mariah and the kids and Mariah's parents, Scott and Debbie. Had showers and off we went to the annual Mount Rainier Festival, which is what this whole trip was planned for. Mount Rainier is the first Mountain that Josh summitted in his mountain climbing hobby. It is quite a special place to him.

We walked around and saw some famous climbers. Stood in line and got trinkets and toys for the boys (Josh and Lee that is). The younger boys climbed a rock climbing wall and ice climbing wall for fun and us girls hung out with the baby which was the best choice! =) Cooper is the cutest baby!

We then took off to go climb some of the mountain. It took us almost an hour to get there and about 3 hours to park! Ok, maybe one but GEEPERS! BUSY place! Josh kept telling me he wanted to take me to see a foot path that has the background of Mount Rainier. He showed me a picture at the festival and it was quite beautiful. It was a whopping 0.2 mile hike to get to. I can do this!

We got there and took pictures of Lee and Mariah and their family at the location to see the foot bridge and Josh and Lee decided that Josh and I would go first for pictures. Josh got the camera ready for Lee and off we went to the foot bridge.

Once we were on it Josh and I posed for our pictures and saw Lee give us a thumbs up. We were looking down below us and we commented on how beautiful it was. I turned around to see the mountain behind me and Josh got my attention by saying, "Jen, I have one more picture to show you." I turned around to see him handing me a picture of him while on Mount McKinley in May. Now, I've seen this picture before, but it said "I love you Jen". This picture now says, "Will You Marry Me?" As I finished looking at the picture Josh took off his hat and sunglasses and began to get on his knee. He pulled out a white box from his pocket and said, "I've been waiting for a long time..... (I entered sensory overload and the last thing I heard was) ...will you be my wife?"

I had to ask him later what all he said... I cried all over again.

I started to cry and told him YES! We then exited the footbridge to take the ring out just in case he dropped it. =) We went off to the side and he put it on my finger.

It is the most beautiful ring I have ever seen!

We celebrated with Lee and his family for a few moments. Took some more pictures and we made our trek back down... for 0.2 miles. =)

TODAY was the BEST day EVER!

~Have Bags, Will Travel~

First of all, today is 9/11. I want to say THANK YOU to all of the men who are fighting for our freedom and their families who stand beside them.

Josh and I are headed to Washington State to spend time with his best friend Lee and his family. I am very excited to meet them and spend time there. Josh is quite the outdoors man and he asked me if I would rather get a hotel or sleep in a tent in the back yard as there is not much room for more company. I have to be honest, I've never really slept in a tent before but with him, I'd try almost anything. So we packed all our clothes... and bedding. =)

I'm such a girl, I packed my blow up mattress too.

After a long day of Paramedic refresher for me and a presentation Josh did for his mother, we successfully arrived at Sky Harbor to await our flight.

Once we got on the plane, I started to get uncomfortable. I got crampy in my legs and the dinner we ate decided to revolt. Luckily it was only a little.

Once we arrived in Seattle, I got to meet Josh's best friend Lee. He gives great hugs! Had a bit of a drive and could hardly keep my eyes open as it was almost midnight but got in the tent and settled in. Lee advised us we'd be getting up at 5am to start our day. I wanted to cry! =)

Can't wait!