Mariannes Motifs

Trying To Get Healthier

I recently got diagnosed with some high blood pressure.  On top of about a million other health issues, this is about the last thing I need.  So I've been trying to do the DASH diet (with modification for Crohn's disease of course - lower on fiber) and I decided to try some home exercise.  And no, I am not smoking any arturo fuente cigars.

I bought the Zumba Rush for X-Box Kinect.  I've done it for 2 days.  2 songs the first day, and then a whole 5 song "short class" the second day.  My plan is to drop the kids off at the bus and then do a short class after that and before I get ready for work. 

I like it when an exercize class or activity has relly good music.  It makes it fun and allows you to forget that its boring.  The Zumba definately has some good music so I like it.  I've done the low intensity class and of course I do a low intensity version of the dancing.  I will keep you'all updated.

Started My New Job

After getting laid off from RIM, I started my new job last week.  I am really enjoying it!  It seems like a great group of people and its going to be very challenging.  I think how fast I found something good (3 weeks) is an indicator that the Atlanta job market is perking back up.  Three years ago it took me about 9 months to find a new job!

Of course all the things I wanted to do while I was off of work didn't get done.   Well, that's a good problem to have.  I will have to be running around doing things in my off hours just like everyone else.  Shopping for linens and bedding, scheduling to get my deck fixed, dentist, doctors appointments... Argh...