Tag: health

  • Time: A Precious Commodity

    This year, I have found myself beginning to have ever more commitments.  These additional calendar items have added more pressure to my calendar, yet I do see them as beneficial. I am a part-time graduate student at Purdue University while also working full-time for the University.  This means that while maintaining a full 40+ hour…

  • PowerHour Workout: Week 1

    This morning at 6AM I went to my fourth PowerHour workout session. This is a one-hour workout that is pretty much non-stop and really pushes you. Cindy Cox, the instructor, makes sure to push you while also making sure your form is correct while providing constant encouragement. Due to some pretty severe weather this week…

  • Purdue Half Marathon and 5K

    Yesterday was the first annual Purdue Half Marathon and 5K.  It was a pretty cold day ( 43º according to the Nike Running app), but the race itself was pretty fun. As it took me days to fully recover from the half marathons that I have run, I have decided that they definitely aren’t for…

  • Purdue Relay for Life

    Last night Justin and I participated in the 2012 Relay for Life held at the Purdue Armory. Justin went to man a booth through his fellowship and was selling cupcakes and gave supplies for people to make cards for children at Riley’s hospital. I went to walk the relay and enjoy the activities. Justin and…

  • Isotretinoin – Week 2

    Today starts week two of my treatment with Isotretinoin.  So, what’s changed so far? Well, I’ve only gone through one week of treatment but some changes are starting to take place.  While I’ve not noticed any difference in the acne distribution and strength on my back, I have started to notice one of the most…