My Geek Voice

Ugh. For those of you who don’t know, I was a championship swimmer. I have participated in duathlons other quick races. Well, now I am going for a triathlon. Yep, the big ole run, bike, swim. Now, most people have a hard time with the swim, this is not the case for me. For me, it’s the bike.

Oh, the bike. Yes, that lovely two-wheeled machine. I used to enjoy my bike, but since we moved to Arlington, I have a real love/hate relationship with the bike. But, alas, I will in fact conquer it, because lt’s face it, what good am I as a triathlon swim coach if I can’t finish a sprint triathlon?

So along this lovely and arduous journey I will be sharing some tips and info along the way.

Best Wishes! May your arms and legs be strong and your feet be swift!

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I just finished one of the funnier books I have ever read! The World According to Twitter by David Pogue. David, a New York Times Personal Tech Columnist tapped into the minds of his 500,000 million Twitter followers for answers to some great and funny questions. Such as, change 1 letter of a familiar title: Star Wart: THe real reason Vader wears a mask.

This book challenges the way that we look at social media and each other. Twitter, like other social media outlets, can receive a bad rap due to people who feel the need to post what they had for lunch. However, this project shows that we can connect and have fun with social media outlets and even learn a thing or two about each other, all in 140 characters or less.

I haven’t had a lot to laugh about lately, so when I poured into this book, I laughed harder than I can remember! I can’t wait to share this great book with friends and family who also need a pick me up.

Tags: Business, DavidPogue, Online Communities, Social media, Social network, The New York Times Company, Twitter, Web

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Most people who know me know that I try to live a relatively “green” lifestyle. So when a good friend of mine gave me this bottle for Sarah, I knew it would be awesome! I love the Green-To-Grow line! My favorite is the wide necked large bottle. It holds 10 ozs, which is hard to find! Plus, the size of the wide necked bottle is great for Sarah to hold on to, since that is a new skill she is trying to learn!

I also love this company! They have a great program called Bottles to Babies. This is a great program for moms in need of bottle who can’t afford them! I love this program and think it is a great idea to not only recycle your bottles, but knowing that you are helping someone else too!

Tags: Babies, Bottle, Green to Grow, Shopping

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I was purusing through some of my favorite websites, when I stumbled across this bit of info: if you have a 2nd Gen iPod Touch, you can use the Skype application and use it as a phone in your wifi areas! Not bad! Especially since both Brad & I use it for our regular and business phone lines.

Just a bit of information I thought you couldn’t live without!

Tags: Apple, IPod, IpodTouch, Skype

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So, if you are a college student and you need a new Mac, make sure to take up the free iPod Touch offer! Now, first make sure that you understand this: you get the iPod Touch (8GB) for free via rebate, so you do have to fork over the dough first, but in less than a month, you get the money back. Perfect timing for your credit card bill payment!

I ordered my hubby’s Mac Book Pro and his iPod Touch and am just awaiting for them to show up. I have to admit, I am pretty jealous of the whole iPod Touch thing. Granted, I could be a total wanker and steal the iPod Touch for myself, but then that would create marital strife and etc and it’s just not worth it.

Eventually when I make the big bucks, then I will get the cool stuff too!

Tags: Apple, Apple iPod, IpodTouch, MacBook Pro

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Jenny Masche of Raising Sextuplets calls these great DVD’s her “audio/visual pacifers”. What dvd’s are they? Praise Baby! These great dvd’s are a hit in our household with not only my baby, but my 5 year old as well. They feature great praise music set to cool scenes and pictures. Not only that, but they are a great way to either start the day with some great praise music or they are a great way to end your day, especially the hectic ones. Because let’s face it, it’s kind of hard to be ticked off when you are singing praise music! Have you ever tried singing “God of Wonders” while gritting your teeth? It’s pretty funny!

So far the two that I enjoy the most are My Father’s World, to start my day out and Sleepytime Lullabies to end my day. Not only are these great dvd’s for the kids, but it definitely helps me stay in a good mood throughout the day.  Believe me when I say, I can tell when we haven’t watched one! My attitude goes in the trash!

Make sure to check out these great dvd’s for your kids!

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After watching the Raising Sextuplets episode from two weeks ago, I felt inspired. If Jenny Masche, mom to sextuplets could do a half-marathon in the Surf City USA Marathon, then why couldn’t I, mother of two, complete a full marathon? So, after watching the episode, I went for a quick run and felt empowered. I got done with my run and announced that I was going to enter the Portland Marathon. It seems like I am always training for something and then it falls through. I admit that I tend to quit things. Well, now, I am determined to see this thing through. I have twelve weeks until the race and I think I can make it. I am planning to do a low-key pace during the marathon, infact, I think that I will end of walking most of it, but I really want the finisher’s medal and that’s what matters to me. (Cut me a little bit of slack, I just had a baby two months ago!) Next year, it’s running time!

So, this begins the countdown, Week One. I have a lot to get going on. I plan on hitting the gym for a three mile run on the treadmill. I would prefer to be outside in the beautiful weather, however Sophia’s jog stroller went to jog stroller heaven (after literally being used for thousands of miles!) and she whines the whole way if we walk for more than a mile. (She’s only four.) With Sarah only being a couple of months old and not totally able to hold up her head by herself, I can’t put them both in the bike cart, besides I need the conversion wheel and handlebar parts for our bike cart anyway! So, off to the gym where the kids can play and I can run without abandon.

My goals for the week:

1. Eat healthy and follow my Weight Watchers
2. Run 3 miles, 3x this week
3. keep breathing and try to enjoy the process!

- Krisy

Tags: Events, Marathon, Portland Marathon, Road running, Running, sport, United States

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I have a show that I just have to shamelessly plug: Raising Sextuplets! If you are a fan of Jon & Kate + 8, but hate watching 1. the way they talk to each other & 2. their divorce issues, then check out the Masche family on the WE channel! Raising Sextuplets is about Brian and Jenny Masche and their six kids. What I love about this show is the way that Brian and Jenny relate to each other! They don’t yell at each other or bark out orders, they talk to each other like human beings! Brian just finished his MBA and works full time and Jenny is a P.A. or Physicians Assistant part time. They are a Christian couple who practices what they preach! (Amen to that!) Jenny also writes on the WE Channel’s Raising Sextuplets blog, which is always refreshing to read.

So, make sure to check out the newest crew on the multiples block, Raising Sextuplets. It’s on Thursday nights on the WE Channel at 10 EST.

Tags: Family, Master of Business Administration, Relationships

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I recently started to read Mom Overboard by Robin Chaddock. I have tried reading this book before, but it just wasn’t the right timing for me to really take in and process the information. Well, now it is. This book gives moms 12 lifesavers for moms who’d rather swim than sink.

Are you feeling the following?

• Forgetfullness
• mind/body split
• Inability to enjoy anything
• overwhelming need to get away
• feeling isolated
• dissatisfaction with life
• inability to be quiet and still
• going against your better judgment
• you are spending more than you make
• you feel inferior
• you are angry

If any of these sound like you, then find a copy of this book soon! Robin’s practical guide with discussion questions for you to really dig deep into your personality and psyche and figure out what needs to be changed. Robin also uses the Bible and what God things of us as moms, not what we think which tends to be wrong.

This book will help you change the way you think about yourself and your job as a mother.

Tags: Bible, Christianity, Family, God, Home, Mothers, Parenting, Religion and Spirituality

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This picture was taken on Saturday and I have never been more disgusted with myself! What happened to me, I realize that I just had a baby two months ago, but I look awful! Well, today I took the plunge and joined Weight Watchers Online. I never fully realized what lousy food choices I was making! Oy! What I really love about this site is the community. After just signing up today, I have made two friends, joined two groups and I feel like I have the support to make this work, instead of falling by the wayside.

The points tracker is a great tool, but I am still trying to understand the whole Points thing. I know if I read some more that I will figure it out. I also like the activity tracker, weight tracker and recipe finder! I really love the recipe finder! I admit that I am not much of a planner when it comes to food, especially at dinnertime. I used to be so good about that stuff, that is until I had kids!What I liked about Weight Watchers versus Jenny Craig and etc was the fact that Weight Watchers teaches you how to eat, not just ship you food.

Right now, I weigh 148 pounds, which may not sound like a lot, but on a petite 5′ frame, it is! Yes, I realize that I had a baby two months ago and that I teach water fitness twice a week, but still if the eating habits aren’t there, the weight will never come off! Oh, yeah, and I failed my 30 day challenge on EA Active, so I have to start all over!

I am excited for this new journey and getting back on track! I think it will be a great thing!

Tags: Diet, Health, Support group, Weight, Weight loss, Weight Watchers

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