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My orchid plant finally kicked the bucket enough to give me a good reason to buy a new plant. I’ve had the other one for many years and it hasn’t bloomed in over a year as well. It just doesn’t seem to be doing well. I couldn’t resist picking up this one from Trader Joe’s. [...]

Saturday I picked up some tulips from Trader Joe’s, which had a large display of brightly colored flower; tulips in every shade. I picked two colors to mix: a light rosy pink with yellow tips and a deeper purple/red with white tips. I placed them in this bright yellow pitcher I use for flowers. I [...]

I rearranged my chotchke shelf after I put all of the Christmas decorations away. I end up doing this every year since I have to clear this shelf completely to accommodate the holiday decor. This shelf features a number of mementos from my travels, as well as various gifts from friends and family. (You can [...]

On the agenda was going through the Simply Gym Ball workout. This has been the easiest DVD so far and the shortest. At 30 minutes long, it’s less intense of a workout, but focuses on core training and all around toning. I think it’s nice for a quick workout to fit into a busy schedule. [...]

After taking a few days off from crosstraining and yoga because of soreness, today I pulled out MTV’s Power Yoga. This is an accelerated edition to the original MTV Yoga, which faster transitions and harder sequences. I liked it, but as I haven’t gone through this one much, I had a hard time keeping up. [...]

I took the night off from my rigorous workout agenda. I am so sore from the yoga and crosstraining that I couldn’t bear to do anything tonight. It hurts to get up and move around, so I’m taking the night off. I did play some Sims 3 World Adventures and knit a bit. It was [...]

Tonight’s exercise plan included the Gaiam Total Body Crosstrain DVD, which I got back in August. It involves an inflatable disc and a bungee cord that you integrate together to work your upper and lower body, as well as your abs. I’ve actually only gone through the disc once so I was excited to see [...]