1. This is big, big news. In fact, I’m so excited about it, I don’t really want to share it because I’m afraid I’ll jinx it. But it’s already done, so I guess that’s impossible.
I just got chills. I can’t wait until it gets here! (Breathe-in-1-2-3, out-1-2-3.) No more getting up at 4 a.m. to run!
Here it is: the Reebok V-8.90.
It was in the back of the Costco coupon book this week, and it’s a great deal. Mr. T researched it and said it gets pretty good reviews. It’ll be IN MY HOUSE in 2-3 weeks.
2. Also, a great big HUG and THANK YOU to Robin (aka TRTL.RNR) at Running Circles Around the Turtles! She sent me a surprise in the mail this week: Writer Mama by Christina Katz.
Her gesture was so unexpected and the book is so perfect for where I am in my writing career right now. I totally cried; I was just so touched by her generosity and thoughtfulness.
3. This last one is a question: What do you think about video blogging (aka “vlogging”)? Do you like it? Not like it? Not sure? I’m curious to hear your thoughts on this. I thought about doing some little videos instead of writing my posts every once in a while, but I’m not sure for a couple of reasons: a) I’m a better writer than speaker, and b) I would have to clean my house.
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Oh yay, a treadmill!! We've been offered one from my inlaws who are both injured and stuck with using their bike. I'm am desperately trying to find a place where it would work! As for the video blogging… I frequent a site that is all about doing your little girl's hair in all different styles and the videos are awesome for showing exactly how to do different styles. It also puts a immediate voice, face, and personality behind the blog. I think it would be good mixed in once in awhile for certain posts, like for gear reviews or how to demos with your weights… I can't remember their names right now!!
Find a spot, fast! Garage? Good point on the vlogging. That's sort of what I was thinking. Occasional videos that lean more toward explanations or how tos. But reviewing stuff is a great idea, too! Thanks for your input!
I like to Vlog when running in new areas and show people the sites..but overall I am not sure if people like it or not.. course I lvoe me some Kerrie, so bring it..DREADMILL is still a DREADMILL even if it is in your own house.. UGH
YAHOO! Congrats on the new addition to your family! hahaha That will make training sooo much easier!!As for vlogging… it doesn't really work for me b/c I read blogs at work (shhhh!) and I can't play/hear videos here. If someone posts a video, I try to remember to watch it from home later, but usually I forget!
Congrats on the treadmill. Mine has been a savior on many cold/wet/snow/kid-filled days.I'm not so much a fan of vlogging. But this is coming from someone who just got a cell phone last year. I'm kind of behind the times …oh, and I love that Marlene totally fessed to reading blogs at work. hilarious!
I'm with Marlene – I do my blog reading during my morning coffee break. Videos don't work so well because I can't Alt+Tab to another window when I hear my boss walking up.
OMG – you guys are hilarious!
I've vlogged once and would be open to doing it again. Just haven't I suppose. It was a lot easier to do that than to post something because it took less time, even with putting it on the computer and uploading and all that. I'd watch a Kerrie T vlog :)And nice that you bought a treadmill! And got that cool book! Does that treadmill mean fewer or no 4 am trips to the gym?
That is so awesome you are getting a treadmill! I'm sure not waking up so dang early will be nice.I am thinking about doing a vlog post after the hubs gets home. I figure it'll be a lot to write about and that I could just say it all better.
A treadmill is nice but I need to be outside. I only use it when it's really bad out.
Yay for you and your treadmill! Also, yay for your surprise in the mail!I have mixed feelings about vlogs. I love watching things that I need to be taught or wouldn't otherwise be able to see otherwise, but I hate adding extra noise to my otherwise already very noisy household! Every so often is just fine (like when I'm by myself and don't have to worry about what the crash happening in the other room might be! :))
Looks like I'll need a really good reason to do a vlog. Thanks so much for your input everyone!
i would never vlog personally. you have to look presentable and all? hrm yeah, never applies for me 😉 and i'm with marlene – i read blogs at work, youtube is blocked (even if embedded).congrats on the new treadmill!
SQUEEEEEE!!!!! You get a treadmill! I am so jealous! 🙂
YAY for the treadmill and Mr. T! And, Robin, too. She's so sweet. I have that book – its good. And I like vlogs but I like them short. 2-3 minutes max, unless the topic really calls for more. Go for it!Winks & Smiles,Wifey