Wow! Why did I let this go for so long?So Many Things have Happened since the last Time I blogged. Let's see.. hmm. My daughter got married .. ok I wrote about That.. Oh she has a daughter of her own born Jan 1st 2011 her name is Isabella . I was honored to be part of the birthing process . One week before her due date I preformed Reflexology on my daughter and within 24 hours she went into labor.. Yeah!!! Reflexology ( That will be a subject I will be writing about over the next few blogs ).. Hmmm What else has happened... oh! We bought our First House this year how exciting.. it is Fun( so far) being a Home owner.. many projects little money.. Hmmm what else... Oh! I went back to School received a Certificate as a Intergrated Movement Specialist (IMS) via www.Fitnesseducationseminars.com with Dr Evan Osar . What a great class it has bought me to a higher level in what I do and what I love to do... this allows me to do is to expand my Massage Practice to add: Corrective excerise, and Functional Training.. Part Fitness expert, part PT , Part Manual Therapy.. I have been Blessed to work with a number of runners, triathletes, even performing artist and weekend warroirs. My every day clients are also getting the benefit of this.. If you are interested on knowing more give me a call at the office :630-968-7827..
We also started selling and using Juice Plus getting all my veggies now...
What I intend to do with this blog is go into several differant directions at times. One time is to be dedicated to Massage and Reflexology ; my thoughts and research. The other times will be about Fitness and Wellness.... so be patient please..
I am a Massage /Reflexologist for 20 years and have seen some changes in the industry, of course some good real good and some well lets say down right.. can not find a word to describe.
I now am doing (gathering )Research on The Reflexology side of things. The Massage industry is going Science or evidence based only route, which is good and bad.
Some folks are poo-pooing Reflexology as "un-scientific" or not viable some have gone to the point of throwing away any books that talk about Reflexology.. so because of my Love of Reflexology and the good that I have seen and experienced ,I will gather Scientific research and evidence based studies showing that Reflexology is a viable part of The Body Work industry. Do not get me wrong I understand why they are poo-pooing it it is the way they are doing it.. ok enough for now... I will post as often as I can
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The rest of the story.......
Now for the rest of the story as Paul Harvey used to say...
In my last blog I was telling how I signed up for Ironman Wisconsin 2010. Well this is how it went..
For me Ironman Wisconsin is a emotional event. Let me explain... ( director please roll flash back to 2006 Ironman Mo). I was prepared really well ..emotions where there.. my mind set was ready. It was cold 50 degrees and raining.
The cannon went off.. 2400 people all start the swim...then it hit... the feeling of not going any where.. why.. what the hell is going on was running through my head. I was having a tough time with the what I thought was a rough water swim. The swells where knocking me all over the place. One thing I did not prepare well for was rough water swimming. My day was done my mind game had won. They pulled me from the water...( ok mr. Director cut to Sept 2009)
I got to my Office at The School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology the Monday after IMwis 2009. It was about 1230pm and I went on line to see if entry into the race was full yet. So I went thru the application form thinking when I hit accept the Race would be full as in the year before.
I hit the button to accept... waited.... then a message came up That I was not expecting.. YOU have been succesfully been entered.. I remember saying out Load" Holy Shit". That is not what I really wanted to read. I know my Students heard me... Now I going to have to talk with Star..
That night I took her out to a Real nice dinner. I had started the conversation like this: "Honey have you ever bought anything on Inpluse?"( ok If I spelled the word wrong let me know) . She started to tell me of some of those purchases. Then she looked at me and said "Ok what did you do"
She was mad not because I signed up.. she understand that I have need to complete the course. we had just talked about it weeks before.. She was upset that I did not communicate with her before hand that I was going to try to see if I could get in...
I did however the next day call and tried to get out, I thought that there was a 24 hour time frame to get your monies back... No way you only get some monies back... so as my Sweet heart said to me that day...." Guess you are doing it" Guess I am. Going to bring my Buddy Tom Swatek with me.... That is another Blog.. stay tuned..
In my last blog I was telling how I signed up for Ironman Wisconsin 2010. Well this is how it went..
For me Ironman Wisconsin is a emotional event. Let me explain... ( director please roll flash back to 2006 Ironman Mo). I was prepared really well ..emotions where there.. my mind set was ready. It was cold 50 degrees and raining.
The cannon went off.. 2400 people all start the swim...then it hit... the feeling of not going any where.. why.. what the hell is going on was running through my head. I was having a tough time with the what I thought was a rough water swim. The swells where knocking me all over the place. One thing I did not prepare well for was rough water swimming. My day was done my mind game had won. They pulled me from the water...( ok mr. Director cut to Sept 2009)
I got to my Office at The School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology the Monday after IMwis 2009. It was about 1230pm and I went on line to see if entry into the race was full yet. So I went thru the application form thinking when I hit accept the Race would be full as in the year before.
I hit the button to accept... waited.... then a message came up That I was not expecting.. YOU have been succesfully been entered.. I remember saying out Load" Holy Shit". That is not what I really wanted to read. I know my Students heard me... Now I going to have to talk with Star..
That night I took her out to a Real nice dinner. I had started the conversation like this: "Honey have you ever bought anything on Inpluse?"( ok If I spelled the word wrong let me know) . She started to tell me of some of those purchases. Then she looked at me and said "Ok what did you do"
She was mad not because I signed up.. she understand that I have need to complete the course. we had just talked about it weeks before.. She was upset that I did not communicate with her before hand that I was going to try to see if I could get in...
I did however the next day call and tried to get out, I thought that there was a 24 hour time frame to get your monies back... No way you only get some monies back... so as my Sweet heart said to me that day...." Guess you are doing it" Guess I am. Going to bring my Buddy Tom Swatek with me.... That is another Blog.. stay tuned..
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
it has been a long time so much so little time
Wow!!so much has happened since the last time I blogged... What can I say... I can say a lot but won't.
Our Daughter Lauren got married in Sept. to a real Nice man his name is( Ready for this) Tode.. or we just call him Todd...It is differant sayin Son-In-Law. He has a job so that is a good start. He treats Lauren with respect so that is good also.
So what else is new..hmmmm lets see.... I signed up for Ironman Wisconsin 2010 .... that in it self is another story kind of Funny now... it was not at the time... I will share that later, (Just really really Really glad Star is a good sport..)
Oh!! I know what else.. The father- daughter dance was Great it was so much fun.The whole day was a Dream come true for any father... It was a beautiful day sunny and not a cloud in the sky... okay there was a couple but they stayed away.. Lauren looked..... I do not know if there is a word that can discripe how Beautiful she looked that day. when I saw Our daughter for the first time in Her wedding Dress. I could not speak... this was the day we spoke about when she was a little Girl, we would go out on daddy/ daughter dates and she would talk about this... okay not all the time , she did talk about "boys"...... she did ask me not to Cry because as she put it "My make up is to Expensive" to let it ... what ever it does... so I did not cry... she did let me give her some Fatherly Advice... no not about the wedding night.....but about communication, respect, honor..
In Oct. I went up to Minneapolis on Massage Business I was asked to be on a pannel of educators to review the National Certification test that massage therapist need to take. Our Job was to come up with a "Cut score" ... don't ask It is a Math. thing...my head is still spinning...
I have not been up to Minneapolis in 30 years... Wow Now I feel old... don't go there any one.....
Now that city has Changed. It was enjoyable to be there I hope we made a differance. made some new friends which is always nice to be able to do.
The real cool thing I took away from this was The program We have developed at The School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology is working real good... I really Thank God for this.. it is all good..
Today My best friends daughter gave me some of His remains.... I will be bringing Tom Swatek with me when I do Ironman Wisconsin 2010. Tom Knew that Bike course better then anyone...
Till next time...
Our Daughter Lauren got married in Sept. to a real Nice man his name is( Ready for this) Tode.. or we just call him Todd...It is differant sayin Son-In-Law. He has a job so that is a good start. He treats Lauren with respect so that is good also.
So what else is new..hmmmm lets see.... I signed up for Ironman Wisconsin 2010 .... that in it self is another story kind of Funny now... it was not at the time... I will share that later, (Just really really Really glad Star is a good sport..)
Oh!! I know what else.. The father- daughter dance was Great it was so much fun.The whole day was a Dream come true for any father... It was a beautiful day sunny and not a cloud in the sky... okay there was a couple but they stayed away.. Lauren looked..... I do not know if there is a word that can discripe how Beautiful she looked that day. when I saw Our daughter for the first time in Her wedding Dress. I could not speak... this was the day we spoke about when she was a little Girl, we would go out on daddy/ daughter dates and she would talk about this... okay not all the time , she did talk about "boys"...... she did ask me not to Cry because as she put it "My make up is to Expensive" to let it ... what ever it does... so I did not cry... she did let me give her some Fatherly Advice... no not about the wedding night.....but about communication, respect, honor..
In Oct. I went up to Minneapolis on Massage Business I was asked to be on a pannel of educators to review the National Certification test that massage therapist need to take. Our Job was to come up with a "Cut score" ... don't ask It is a Math. thing...my head is still spinning...
I have not been up to Minneapolis in 30 years... Wow Now I feel old... don't go there any one.....
Now that city has Changed. It was enjoyable to be there I hope we made a differance. made some new friends which is always nice to be able to do.
The real cool thing I took away from this was The program We have developed at The School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology is working real good... I really Thank God for this.. it is all good..
Today My best friends daughter gave me some of His remains.... I will be bringing Tom Swatek with me when I do Ironman Wisconsin 2010. Tom Knew that Bike course better then anyone...
Till next time...
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
what a cool week so far...."The Wedding", Mini golf. Dance lessons
It has been a real cool week. It all Started Sunday morning on the Illinois Prairie path in Glen Ellyn Il. Where My Students from Sohmar( School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology) worked on The Glen Ellyn Runners. I am so happy that the students are really " getting it". They are understanding my passion for Massage.. I can see it in their faces....and I think the runners are feeling it also... the other cool thing is we started 3 more students to the Massage Program..Yeah God..... he does Provide.....
Later that morning Star and I where wanting to enjoy the beautiful weather that we are having, so we thought ( or I insert here Star Thought) hey lets go Mini-golfing and lets ask Lauren our Daughter if she would like to go....... so we did and we went mini- golfing in Geneva Il, but before we did.. we stop by and saw where The "Wedding" will be taking place..(insert- I cried a little). Not because it is My daughters Wedding.... okay it is... It is every Parents Dream to see Their Children happy and In Love and even better yet to see their children best of Friends....Hey! Star I think we did good... Thanks....
So we finally got to the Mini- golf place and of course every one in Geneva Il. had the same idea.
We had a lot of fun, had a lot of laughter... the best laugh was when Lauren putted the ball.. it hit a rock and bounced up in the air and without even thinking about it..... Star caught it in her bended arm.. it was like a split second that all this happened.. I guess you had to be there... trust me it was Funny....
As for my running things seem to be so far so good with the Blood pressure and Heart Rate. (I am working with a friend of mine Dr. Todd Bowers of Bowers Chiropactic) still doing the herbal thing... I have been able to get in some nice long runs in. Eight miles has been my longest to date. I am am getting closer to 3 hours on the bike 2.5 hours is the longest. I am not to worried about that right now. I just want to be healthy... I am.. just want to make sure I stay that way... The swimming is just that... it is swimming,maybe twice a week.. and thats a big maybe...
Now most important is the Dance Lessons.. The Waltz... just to remember the steps will not be a issue.. it will be holding back the tears.... till next time.. step together step,step together step.. turn.....
Later that morning Star and I where wanting to enjoy the beautiful weather that we are having, so we thought ( or I insert here Star Thought) hey lets go Mini-golfing and lets ask Lauren our Daughter if she would like to go....... so we did and we went mini- golfing in Geneva Il, but before we did.. we stop by and saw where The "Wedding" will be taking place..(insert- I cried a little). Not because it is My daughters Wedding.... okay it is... It is every Parents Dream to see Their Children happy and In Love and even better yet to see their children best of Friends....Hey! Star I think we did good... Thanks....
So we finally got to the Mini- golf place and of course every one in Geneva Il. had the same idea.
We had a lot of fun, had a lot of laughter... the best laugh was when Lauren putted the ball.. it hit a rock and bounced up in the air and without even thinking about it..... Star caught it in her bended arm.. it was like a split second that all this happened.. I guess you had to be there... trust me it was Funny....
As for my running things seem to be so far so good with the Blood pressure and Heart Rate. (I am working with a friend of mine Dr. Todd Bowers of Bowers Chiropactic) still doing the herbal thing... I have been able to get in some nice long runs in. Eight miles has been my longest to date. I am am getting closer to 3 hours on the bike 2.5 hours is the longest. I am not to worried about that right now. I just want to be healthy... I am.. just want to make sure I stay that way... The swimming is just that... it is swimming,maybe twice a week.. and thats a big maybe...
Now most important is the Dance Lessons.. The Waltz... just to remember the steps will not be a issue.. it will be holding back the tears.... till next time.. step together step,step together step.. turn.....
Friday, July 24, 2009
what a great start to the week... then...The Dance lesson
It has been a real good week over all.I have been able to run longer before my Heart Rate spikes , it now takes up to 20 minutes before it goes up to high.. I will take that ... at my slow pace now a days that is at least 2 miles Yeah!!!! Monday I got 8 miles in, Wendesday I ran 6.5 mile... Yeah!!!! in between I got some riding in 1.5 & 2 hours....
I have been able to start to "Train" for That race that seems to be always just right around the corner.
Getting 2 hours on the bike a couple of times a week seems like a no brainer, swimming has been 2 days a week at times.. got to get the running ......back to speed so to say..
I have been successful with using herbal supplements for the Blood Pressure I am thankful for that.
Today I had my Blood pressure check......... not good today.... to high .... Why!!!!.. I can try and blame my sinuses and using Tylynol sinuses meds to help me breathe.... Yup! I will blame that...Taking that is like drinking 10 cups of high octane coffee..... that is not good. it also made me a little cranky... and I am NOT a CRANKY person..... going to try Herbal supplements now..
Oh!! I had two new students start the Massage Program here at Sohmar ( School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology) this week I am so excited about that.
Welcome to my world...
My daughters wedding plans are in full crasiness.... So glad to be the Father. I just sit back and smile niclely..and let it all happen...
My Big part in "The Plans " is getting the dance lessons set up.. you know, the Father daughter Dance, that all Fathers dream about.. I shed a tear when I think about it...Not about Dancing which I can do... it is the Father Daughter Dance... Danceing with my little Girl, my little angel..
okay I am crying now thank you very much..... more later.
I have been able to start to "Train" for That race that seems to be always just right around the corner.
Getting 2 hours on the bike a couple of times a week seems like a no brainer, swimming has been 2 days a week at times.. got to get the running ......back to speed so to say..
I have been successful with using herbal supplements for the Blood Pressure I am thankful for that.
Today I had my Blood pressure check......... not good today.... to high .... Why!!!!.. I can try and blame my sinuses and using Tylynol sinuses meds to help me breathe.... Yup! I will blame that...Taking that is like drinking 10 cups of high octane coffee..... that is not good. it also made me a little cranky... and I am NOT a CRANKY person..... going to try Herbal supplements now..
Oh!! I had two new students start the Massage Program here at Sohmar ( School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology) this week I am so excited about that.
Welcome to my world...
My daughters wedding plans are in full crasiness.... So glad to be the Father. I just sit back and smile niclely..and let it all happen...
My Big part in "The Plans " is getting the dance lessons set up.. you know, the Father daughter Dance, that all Fathers dream about.. I shed a tear when I think about it...Not about Dancing which I can do... it is the Father Daughter Dance... Danceing with my little Girl, my little angel..
okay I am crying now thank you very much..... more later.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
a Lesson inTeam work 101.
Today my wife and I where spontaneous.... yup....and it was fun..... okay get your minds ..no leave them there while I write about our date day........
After having breakfast we decided to go down to Chicago's Navy Pier, to see the "Cirque Shanghai" I think that was a great choice that we made.. the other was :#1 clean,#2 go to the Kane county fair.... We made a Great choice.... We both discussed it and we both choose. Team work.... Yeah Team Mc....
The drive was slow... everyone goes slow on the Eisenhower Expressway (I90 into the city.).. Why do they call it "the" expressway, or the express lane? They should call it the"I don't care if we ever get there " Way/lane....
We thought the day was going to be a bust,however the sun did come out to say "hello' remember me"
Navy Pier was as always filled with all sorts of people, from every Country.. I love Chicago
It does not get any better then that. People where smiling, laughing, kids where screaming,
Yes all was right in this crazy world we call Home away from home. we even found parking at Navy Pier.
Oh Yes we did see the The Cirque Shanghai it was fun, action packed, it was worth the price,
it was a Great choice by Team Mc.... More later......
After having breakfast we decided to go down to Chicago's Navy Pier, to see the "Cirque Shanghai" I think that was a great choice that we made.. the other was :#1 clean,#2 go to the Kane county fair.... We made a Great choice.... We both discussed it and we both choose. Team work.... Yeah Team Mc....
The drive was slow... everyone goes slow on the Eisenhower Expressway (I90 into the city.).. Why do they call it "the" expressway, or the express lane? They should call it the"I don't care if we ever get there " Way/lane....
We thought the day was going to be a bust,however the sun did come out to say "hello' remember me"
Navy Pier was as always filled with all sorts of people, from every Country.. I love Chicago
It does not get any better then that. People where smiling, laughing, kids where screaming,
Yes all was right in this crazy world we call Home away from home. we even found parking at Navy Pier.
Oh Yes we did see the The Cirque Shanghai it was fun, action packed, it was worth the price,
it was a Great choice by Team Mc.... More later......
Thursday, July 9, 2009
sometimes doing nothing is good.....
well it is just another day... same old... same old.
Sometimes the best laid plans are... plans that are just that...
I have a goal in mind, however is it my priority. This deal with the blood pressure has forced me to think about that.. that which is important..
I heard on a radio talk show this morning about priorities that made me think( Yes I do that some times)... is it my training for always something? is it my family? My wife? My businesses? My spiritual life? the earth? Where does all this fit? in what order?
Sometimes I think that I have the answer..... sometimes I don't...
I know in my heart what the first one is at all times: #1 is God, my faith... #2 is my Wife
everything else falls in line on a as need basis. Without my Faith in God I would not be married to Star. With out God , there would be no Grace ... I know that is deep...
more later...
Sometimes the best laid plans are... plans that are just that...
I have a goal in mind, however is it my priority. This deal with the blood pressure has forced me to think about that.. that which is important..
I heard on a radio talk show this morning about priorities that made me think( Yes I do that some times)... is it my training for always something? is it my family? My wife? My businesses? My spiritual life? the earth? Where does all this fit? in what order?
Sometimes I think that I have the answer..... sometimes I don't...
I know in my heart what the first one is at all times: #1 is God, my faith... #2 is my Wife
everything else falls in line on a as need basis. Without my Faith in God I would not be married to Star. With out God , there would be no Grace ... I know that is deep...
more later...
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