These are some heavy (rim shot!) thoughts to be having at the gym, but I kind of like that. It's a good reminder to me that everyone here is going through their own stuff and situated deeply in their own minds. Maybe I can use this to learn to be more gracious about what people … Continue reading In-Between Thoughts 3.15.19 – Grief
I did sumo deadlifts today! I am enjoying this lift so far. It really targets the glutes and inner thighs, so it's slightly different-feeling than my regularly-scheduled deadlifts. I've had the same routine for a while now, so even this little modification is a nice, invigorating change. Now onto thinking thoughts of the thinker variety... … Continue reading In-Between Thoughts 3.11.19: Meaning-making
Lifting update: I'm still seeing improvements and am consistently getting my strength back, a little at a time. Slow and steady works! Aaaaaand onto thoughts... On Tuesday Diane and I published a podcast episode on shame/guilt, and it was such a satisfying one to record because I struggle so much with shame. As such, I … Continue reading In-Between Thoughts 2.13.19 — strengthening others against shame
HOW IS IT FEBRUARY. HOW. I keep seeing people expressing relief at the end of an interminable month, but frankly, January zoomed by for me. I'm sure it probably helped that I started a new (great!) job and had my in-laws visit for 10 days -- lots of good and fun things that made January … Continue reading In-Between Thoughts 2.4.19 — Simple, not easy
Finally shredding some of that holiday/prolonged guests-and-playing-and-eating-like-a-tourist fluff! Very slowly. Because #wine and #cheese and #carbs are too beautiful to forswear entirely. But I definitely had some wonderful times and eats the last few months, and those memories and times make me happy, just as getting back into my regular shape is making me happy. … Continue reading In-Between Thoughts 1.28.18: Creating environments
What is this stinky place with all the weird machines and sticks and rubber plates and people in tight pants? What is a "deadlift" and why is everything so stupid and so heavy? It has been almost one month since my last legs day and two weeks since my last upper body session. I can … Continue reading In-Between Thoughts 12.17.18 – grace in relationships
The trade winds are back! The trade winds are back! DID I MENTION THAT THE TRADE WINDS ARE BACK?! Oof. September was brutally hot and humid and still. I have been physically miserable at home for too long. This weekend was cooler, breezy, and dang near euphoric. I still miss fall weather something fierce, but … Continue reading In-Between Thoughts 10.1.18
HOW IS THE GYM STILL SO HOT AND HUMID. Come on, Hawai'i. This climate cannot be a surprise by now and a/c is one of humankind's greatest inventions. But... probably shouldn't use it because global warming. I remain conflicted. And sweaty. Blech. I have tried to put into words my reactions to the GOP's and … Continue reading In-Between Thoughts 9.20.18
I found this IBT post that I never published! I thought I'd send it off into the blogosphere, just 'cuz. Edited writing is a horrible thing to waste. Well, Hurricane Lane was a nothingburger for Honolulu. Lane parked herself next to the poor Big Island and Maui and just dumped rain and blew wind at … Continue reading In-Between Thoughts 8.27.18
I've been thinking a lot about Christmas lately. "But Jana, it's only September!" Yes, but it's never too early to get excited about twinkle lights and pine and presents! More accurately, it's never too early to budget for the magical gift-giving around twinkle lights and pine and presents. Most of the reason I've been thinking … Continue reading Christmas Thoughts in September (In-Between Thoughts 9.11.18)
