Exercise, allergies and meme

Hmmm, this blog needs some attention.... updating, etc... will do soon.

The exercise program at 24 Hour Fitness continues. I had been on a regular schedule with the 24 SET (strength endurance training) 4 days a week and yoga on Sunday. Sadly, the gym is changing the offerings... and the instructor makes a big difference. Need to add more cardio to the routine, so I've been checking out other classes - Turbo Kick Boxing and Beginner Step. The problem with these classes is that it takes time to get used to the moves and I have very poor coordination. I tried the Step class today after my regular SET class - bad idea. I was tired from the first class already and only made it through 20 minutes of the Step class. There are people that go from class to class, for 3 hours!! I've noticed a difference with me from the program - yay!

The fun of being a woman, NOT! The other day, I noticed a lump in my armpit - never good. The lump hurt, and as I've heard people say, cancer does not hurt, I knew I had to see the doctor but was not too worried. Saw the doctor, infected hair follicle, need antibiotics, reminded her that I was allergic to sulpha, so she writes a prescription for amoxcillin (penicillin). Started taking them on Thursday and today, Saturday, I have a rash on my legs! Same reaction as sulpha. So off the antibiotics until the rash is gone and will call doctor on Monday if the lump is still there. I wonder how many I am allergic to....

Smariek did this meme and it looked interesting, so here goes:

Four jobs I've had:

1. Receptionist (at the local state university extension program)
2. Sample maker (greeting cards) for a rubber stamp company
3. Intern
4. Traffic Engineer

Four movies I've watched more than once (this could be a really long list):
1. Sleepless in Seattle
2. You Have Mail
3. Groundhogs Day
4. 50 First Dates

Four places where I have lived:
1. Poona, India
2. Hong Kong
3. Panchgani, India
4. San Francisco, CA

Four TV shows I watch:
1. House
2. CSI
3. 24 (when will it be on again????)
4. Heroes (Hasn't been on since the writer's strike)

Four places I've visited:
1. Paris
2. Maui
3. Shanghai
4. Brussels

Four favorite foods (just 4?):
1. Mocha/Mocha Frap (does coffee count as food?)
2. Ice cream
3. Noodles
4. Pav Bhaji (an indian dish)

Four sites I (try to) visit (almost) daily (or weekly):
1. Flickr
2. Yahoo
3. Smariek Knits
4. Gmail

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. At Starbucks (with a good friend and preferably with a good view)
2. At a new adventure
3. The Getty
4. Chi Lin Monastery

Four things I'm looking forward to this year:
1. Tania's wedding
2. A potential trip this fall to Phoenix
3. Buying a new (smaller size) dress
4. Taking a course in something new (collage, sewing, photoshop.....)

I am grape

You Are Grape

You are bold and a true individual. You are very different and very okay with that. People know you as a straight shooter. You're very honest, even when the truth hurts. You are also very grounded and practical. No one is going to sneak anything by you. People enjoy your fresh approach to life. And it's this honesty that makes you a very innovative person.

What Color Purple Are You?