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Blogging Challenge - Didn't Make It but Didn't Fail

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Home Stager with Z Touch Design Services

Well, I tried. I was going for the 30 Blogs in 30 Days Challenge but yesterday was a busy day and I didn't get to the computer. Oh well, I wrote as many blogs in the last 2 weeks as I did in the last two years so I've already gained something. I gained those additional points as well receiving a feature - Woo Hoo! One thing I have learned as I spent more time at the computer lately - I need to take more breaks. I mean get up & move, walk, do something. A few days ago I got some serious muscle spasms/cramps in my legs that continued for a few days. This was during a period that I spent a lot of time at the computer. I decided that I really needed some time away from the computer and made a concerted effort to stay away. Funny, since I tell my kids they need to do something besides play video games.

So...I started a serious walking regime and within a day the spasms totally disappeared. I have cut back to my more manageable computer time and my legs feel fine again. I do not regularly exercise but when I am NOT on the computer, I rarely sit down. So... I learned to 2 things with the Blog Challenge - 1) I can get better at blogging and it's very doable to blog at least once a week - considering I was blogging once every 3 months 2) When I spend a lot of time on the computer, I need to take regular breaks and do some serious physical movement to keep my body from atrophying.

 

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Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Yes, we need to balance the blogging with some time away from the computer chair.  My back warns me if I sit too long....

Sep 04, 2010 08:00 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Leanne - Good for you for going for the 30 blog challenge.  I'm still going at it, but they don't call it a challenge for nothing!  I have also realized that it's not as hard as I thought to keep blogging more consistantly.  Not only did you not fail, you gained great insight into what's possible.  Congratulations! 

Sep 04, 2010 02:18 PM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

I am so proud of you and your efforts! I do enjoy your post-keep on blogging!!!

Sep 04, 2010 08:07 PM
Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager

Hi Leanne - my dogs are good at reminding me it's time to stretch...don't stop, we want to see more!  Julie

Sep 05, 2010 04:22 AM
Alicia Barrington
THE ORIGINAL HOUSTON HOME STAGING - Katy, TX
Houston Home Staging Presents Alicia Barrington

Howdy!

I have a leg cramp cure....pinch your upper lip!   It's an accupressure technique that seems to work.  Well, maybe it doesn't work, maybe the pain of your upper lip pinch, negates the pain of the leg cramp.........who knows <G>!

Sep 05, 2010 05:39 AM
Leanne Zumbrunnen
Z Touch Design Services - Lenexa, KS

Oh Tom, I wish I would have known that when I was pregnant.  I got some doozies and I sure would have put that technique to the test!  I am all for anything that doesn't involve drugs.  That is always my last resort.

Sep 05, 2010 07:20 AM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Good for you for trying!  I try to blog once a week and that's a challenge for me! I have been getting a pain in my elbow..kind of like tennis elbow....although I'm calling it computer elbow!

Keep on blogging and moving!  It's all worth it! :)

Sep 08, 2010 02:06 PM