1 year later

Wow, what a difference a year makes.  We are living in Austin, TX which makes my head, heart, and soul happy.  No more surprise drop-ins, no more 8 months of rainy and grey weather, and a ton less stress.  There are so many other perks that will keep for another day.

It was 70 and sunny today.  I worked, we planted some flowers and shrubs, and I got a run in.  I also was fortunate enough to speak to some kids about my career.  Nothing makes me happier than sharing I am a software engineer with the next generation.  #ladyengineersrock :)

Move:  814 calories

Exercise:   46 minutes

Steps:  12,181

Run:  2.5 miles

Thank you!

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Photo Credit Pete Sousa @petesouza44

The end is nigh and, I for one, wish I could extend my thanks to President Obama.  He may not have accomplished everything he hoped for eight years ago however his presidency was largely successful.  Our economy has recovered, unemployment is is lower than it has been in decades, and he set an example for all of us to follow.  He is a caring, sincere, eloquent, and good man.  We could all hope comport ourselves as well as he has under the extreme pressure of the leader of our nation.  He was under fire from the moment he was elected until the very last hours.  Time will tell us what his lasting legacy will be but I have all the information I need.  Thank you, President Obama.  Thank you for leading with dignity, class, and restraint.  Thank you for setting an example of how marriage and family life can be balanced and loving even while holding down a demanding and stressful career.  Just thank you for being you.

Speaking of work, back to mine...

Workout data:

• 486 calories burned
• 31 minutes spent moving my bottom
• 8,373 steps taken
• 4.15 miles covered

Rackets Down Under

Aussie Open 2017 is under way - second round ends today (well, technically it is already tomorrow there) with some big names in action.  Djokovic, Serena, and Nadal all play their second round matches tonight.  In fact, Djoker is in the third set of his match live as I type.  Istomin is giving him a run for his money, pushing the three hour mark already with it knotted up at two sets a piece.  Exciting stuff!  After attending the US Open in 2014 I have become a fairly big tennis fan.  If you like sports and you haven't watched a Grand Slam final, you should make it a point.  Even the early round matches can be quite entertaining.

Workout data - Wednesday:

• 804 calories burned
• 70 minutes spent moving my bottom
• 13,674 steps taken
• 6.83 miles covered

Workout data - Tuesday:

• 593 calories burned
• 50 minutes spent moving my bottom
• 9,485 steps taken
• 4.72 miles covered

Workout data - Monday:

• 504 calories burned
• 46 minutes spent moving my bottom
• 9,667 steps taken
• 4.70 miles covered

Day 3

Workout data:

• 570 calories burned
• 38 minutes spent moving my bottom
• 9,381 steps taken
• 4.54 miles covered