Random Tidbits

I'm going to take a break from my Compact Packing Series to relate some random bits and thoughts that I've picked up on. I'll continue the CPS next time with looking at the bathroom.

So, I have officially extended my current rotation to the end of March. This was only after I had verified with my land lord that I would be able to extend my lease here. I would have moved closer but that would have had to have been done in December...immediately after Christmas. My husband's grandmother has been in failing health for a few months and we are anticipating a funeral within the next few months. Knowing that, I decided that it would be better to just remain, rather than trying to move during that time of year.
For any ladies reading this post: I would like to say that some times the old ways are the best ways. I am speaking of laundry here, specifically washing bras. Before starting work, I decided it was time to get rid of all my old bras that were a few inches to big around my ribs and invest in some good bras. It was expensive but it was worth it. I bought these with the agreement with myself that I would take extra good care of them. So now I wash all my bras in luk-warm water with mild detergent and rinse in cold water. Then I hang them to dry on my drying rack in the bathtub. It takes them longer to dry than it would if I washed them in the machine but it preserves the elastic and keeps the materials in tip-top condition.
A struggle I'm trying to work through now is trying to exercise and cut down on body fat. Its always been a personal goal of mine to get down to 15-17% body fat. The closest I've gotten was 19% while I was in PT school and working out at a gym 3 times/wk and was able to get in 6 meals/day (mostly during class). Now that I'm working (and I ran out of protein powder) its harder to get in those workouts and even harder to get in 6 meals when you have 8+ patients to treat every day. I have started using the elliptical in cardiac rehab during lunch but I only get 30 minutes and I do need time to eat. So currently my workouts have been 20 minutes long, a large step backwards from the 1+ hrs I used to pull at the gym. I do have more protein powder on the way, but that that still does not change my problem with exercising. I can do plenty of body weight exercises here in my apartment but as the weather turns colder, getting in cardio is not as easy. My ideal is to run but I may just have to settle with 10 minutes on the elliptical during lunch. I have a friend who is a nutritionist and I've put in a few questions to her about meal planning and the like. If she provides anything profound, I'll share it here for all of you to benefit from.

Well, those are the latest details I have to share. Today was a lovely fall day and I was able to get out for a nice long walk around town. I hope everyone was able to enjoy the weather where ever you are.