Kitty's Scratch Pad

A new goal

I now have a goal that involves running.  It is really insane.  I hate running.  I have never liked running.  But, I am determined to get in shape before my 30th.  My first goal is to do the annual Jingle Bell run in Seattle.  My basic plan started two weeks ago.  I have 7 more to go.  This article is pretty good and is basically what I am doing.  So far so good.  I did have a little pain in my knee on Thursday but it is feeling a little better now.  My friend suggested getting a simple brace to help keep my knee cap in place.  I have also ordered Running for Woman.  I have heard it is a great book and should have it on my porch tomorrow.  I will try to keep track of my progress as I continue my training. 

Week	Workout 1	Workout 2	Workout 3
1	Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.	Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.	Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
2	Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes.	Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes.	Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
3	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:
	Jog 200 yards (or 90 seconds)	Jog 200 yards (or 90 seconds)	Jog 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
	Walk 200 yards (or 90 seconds)	Walk 200 yards (or 90 seconds)	Walk 200 yards (or 90 seconds)
	Jog 400 yards (or 3 minutes)	Jog 400 yards (or 3 minutes)	Jog 400 yards (or 3 minutes)
	Walk 400 yards (or three minutes)	Walk 400 yards (or three minutes)	Walk 400 yards (or three minutes)
4	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
	Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)	Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)	Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
	Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)	Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)	Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
	Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)	Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)	Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)
	Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)	Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)	Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
	Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)	Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)	Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
5	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog two miles (or 20 minutes) with no walking.
	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)	Jog 3/4 mile (or 8 minutes)
	Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)	Walk 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)	Jog 3/4 mile (or 8 minutes)
	Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
6	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2-1/4 miles (or 25 minutes) with no walking.
	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)	Jog 1 mile (or 10 minutes)
	Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)	Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
	Jog 3/4 mile (or 8 minutes)	Jog 1 mile (or 10 minutes)
	Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
	Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
7	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.5 miles (or 25 minutes).	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.5 miles (or 25 minutes).	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.5 miles (or 25 minutes).
8	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.75 miles (or 28 minutes).	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.75 miles (or 28 minutes).	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.75 miles (or 28 minutes).
9	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 3 miles (or 30 minutes).	Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 3 miles (or 30 minutes).	The final workout! Congratulations! Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 3 miles (or 30 minutes).

don't hate me because...

My mornings have to be easy.  I instruct my hair stylist to keep it short and easy to manage.  Only about a year ago did I actually start paying attention to my skin.  I mean seriously paying attention.  I randomly scheduled a pedicure shortly after my 16th hour in two days of studying for my CFP and ended up adding on a facial.  I couldn't leave the salon - I NEEDED to be pampered.  That is when I realized just why people get facials.  It was one of the most relaxing spa experiences of my life.  My esthetician at the time was Heather.  I began seeing Heather every other week and incorporated a rigorous routine in the mornings and evenings which did wonders for my skin.  I would alternate one express facial with one longer natural dermabrasian that Aveda offers through their Tourmaline line.  Heather moved to San Francisco and sent me to see her best friend Seth.  Since then, Aveda has introduced their Outer Peace Acne line and I have switched.  It is super easy to do and according to Seth my face looks great.  I still cannot avoid my monthly breakouts but I can now battle them with my 2% Salicylic Acid spot treatment :)  So to think of adding yet another step to my routine seems just crazy.  I used to put on makeup every day in High School and then I stopped all together.  I actually like my face natural and clean.  Yea sure makeup can be used to enhance your natural features but in the end I always felt so oily and gross by the middle of the day that I never went back.  The one feature I love the most is my eyes.  If there was one thing I would wear all the time it would be mascara but alas, it ends up itching or flaking by the middle of the day and again, I find myself uncomfortable and looking terrible.  Then my friend Leslie posted about this new mascara that she found.  This stuff is the bomb and I have used it every day since I got it. 

"mmm mmm good"

I am a self-proclaimed Aveda snob.  I completely fall for the entire package...  Everything from their Mission and Vision, all the way down to their perfect little bottle of Tourmaline Charged eye cream.  The philanthropic dedication to social and environmental preservation isn't half bad either.  Aveda isn't for everyone.  To start, it isn't cheap.  It isn't Chanel but it can certainly burn a small hole in your wallet.  As well, the organic and all natural ingredients can be harsh to certain skin types.  For me it works well.  I am really looking forward to the new acne line that is coming soon.  In the meantime, they just released their newest product, Caribbean Therapy Body Scrub.  I have used it for three days now and it's the bomb.  My favorite is to use it in the shower before I shave.  Then afterward I rub my legs with the Caribbean Therapy Body Creme.  It's mmm mmm good :)

Cool Photographer

Cool Photographer

Review of: Frank Huster Photo

By: Kat Korab

Rating: 5

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Frank has done a number of different jobs for me. I have modeled for his stockwork (see photo above), had our holiday photo done, our professional website photos AND he volunteered to do photography for a FareStart event that our group hosted. He is hilarious and fun and most importantly, very talented.

Ola Salon

Ola Salon

Review of: Ola

By: Kat Korab

Rating: 4

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My hair life has been a nightmare since leaving Bellingham. I had the same hairdresser for over five years - Amy at the Cat and Fiddle Salon in Fairhaven. For the first year in Seattle, I drove up to see Amy every eight weeks. Then she moved to Denver and I figured that was a bit far for me to travel for a haircut and color. It has taken me over two years and a TON of different stylists but I am very happy to announce I have found my girl! Giselle at Ola in West Seattle is great. I sit down, I get a glass of red wine, I watch her do her magic and laugh the whole time. My hair looks great - I wish I could have found her sooner!