Monthly Archives: January 2011

January 26, 2011
8:06 pm
by: Renée

The Sports Doctor

I went to the sports doctor (is that the right term? here in NL it is but I’m not sure what you would call these professionals in North America or the UK for example) this morning and it was an … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2011
6:43 am
by: Renée

The Silence

… is only temporary. I’m just busy

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January 22, 2011
1:01 pm
by: Renée

Another attempt at Attitude Adjustment

I think this one will stick. It’s been another rough week emotionally. I don’t want to behave the way I have been. I’m frustrated and angry that my doctor, for one, can speak to me the way she does, so … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2011
2:40 pm
by: Renée

The Results are In

I talked to my doctor today about my blood tests. The Good News: Nothing is wrong with me. I could say there is bad news. But there isn’t. Nothing is wrong with me. Am I sad, frustrated, and being driven … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2011
4:31 pm
by: Renée

Video Sunday

I went running this afternoon and was amazed at how much water there is everywhere, just a couple of kilometers from my apartment. I only made the video from the bridge between Westervoort and Arnhem. I wanted to stop and … Continue reading →

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January 14, 2011
12:08 pm
by: Renée

Determination

I hear this occasionally, that I have an amazing amount of determination and trust me I find that a very serious compliment. I used to think (because maybe I had been told many times) I was stubborn, rather than determined. … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2011
8:59 pm
by: Renée

Frustration leads to Frustration

I hate to admit it, but I feel really, really glum. . . . . . . . As I tweeted the other day: All of you wonderful people out there, losing weight week after week, yes YOU, even the … Continue reading →

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January 10, 2011
9:08 pm
by: Renée

Positive Post: Monday Reflections and Ten Things

Last week was a mixture of the good stuff and the not so good stuff. Stress is a fairly common factor in my life at the moment, at least when it comes to work. It was probably the worst week … Continue reading →

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January 9, 2011
8:12 pm
by: Renée

WOW that was AWESOME!

I just returned home from my 1/4 Marathon at Egmond aan Zee. I have to say, it was incredible! I am so happy that Donna asked me last month in London if I wanted to do this race, as she … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2011
8:35 pm
by: Renée

A Quarter Marathon

sounds amazing right? it’s a fancy way of saying 10.5 KM. 2 of that is on the beach. 3 will be up hills. The rest will be along the dikes and through the village. I think… That “blue” stuff you … Continue reading →

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