Put On Those Walking Shoes

Sometimes I exercise and sometimes I don't. That's just how I am. My biggest problem is motivation and it probably always will be. I complain about my size and the hubby always tells me to do something about it, so I am going to give it (another) try. I just signed up on a site called Walker Tracker. It does pretty much what is says, it tracks how far you walk. It also keeps up with all of the info. that you plug into it and makes a graph of your progress. I don't know if I will accomplish anything by using this site, but I have a little pedometer and figured I might as well use it. I mean it can't hurt to try, right? You can also check out how other walkers are doing and they will help you motivate yourself as well. So here goes nothing. The site is free, and there is nothing to lose (except for a few pounds, I hope)!

Cheers!

Happy Halloween!!

Turku Castle

Back in August, as you can tell by the date stamp, Kai and I went to visit my BIL and his wife. They bought a small apartment in a city named Turku because Meri (the wife) is going to the University there. It is a lovely city and I am look forward to going to back for another visit. Sami (BIL) took us to see the castle that was built there way back when while we were visiting with them. It is over 700 years old. It isn't as grand as castles you would find in France/Germany/GB, but it is impressive nonetheless. Just the fact that there are castles in Finland impressed me! They never actually had a royal family here, so it was interesting to learn about. According to Kai there are 2 or 3 castles here. This one was actually built on an island. As you can see from the pictures though it is now just another part of the mainland. The water receded a long time ago. I took too many pictures to post here on my blog, and I wouldn't know how to pick and choose between them. So those of you who are friends of mine of Facebook will have a chance to see them all next week because I am going to upload all of them there.




View from the back of the Castle.



View after you come in through the main gate.



View of the main gate/entrance.



The front/Entrance.

New Hair

I went and had a haircut this morning (all by myself), and as promised I am posting the picture. Forgot to take a before shot, but imagine about 3 1/2 more inches and blonde hair and you'll have a mental image! It feels so much better having it cut. As much as I would like to grow my hair out, it is just too thin. Once it gets to be a certain length it starts to look 'stringy'. And once it gets to that point I chop it off. Thankfully my hair looks o.k. both short and long. So what do you think?




I just look so excited to be having my picture taken, huh?

Need to update!

Whoa! I've been such a bad blogger!! I go way too long between posts. I promise to have a nice post tomorrow! I am going to get my hair cut, and I went dark for the Winter. So I promise pictures of the 'new' do! I am going to try really hard to remember to take a before picture. No promises there though.

Chilly Out

Today is only the 12th of October and it is already cold enough to snow outside. I really wish I could sit inside all day and watch it. Unfortunately, I have to get ready for my class and go out in it!