The Benefit of Interruptions

I had three interruptions today. Three events/people that made me adjust my plans.

First, I had a co-worker who needed some help--she was just too busy. So I spent about 45 minutes to an hour helping her send out some quotes. Yeah, I had stuff to do and yeah, I couldn't workout in my work's gym. But, you know? I was able to help out a fellow employee--and that's a good reason to adjust plans.

Next, I went on my walk after work, and once I got to the park, over the volume of the sermons on my Zune, I heard my name called. It was my oldest brother. He had come to the park with my Sister-in-law and my niece and nephew. I stayed and played with them on all the fun toys. I only got a 2 mile-walk in (funny, now it's "only" a two-mile walk...juts 4 months ago, that seemed like a marathon!). But, more importantly, I was able to spend time with family. And that's a good reason to adjust plans.

Finally, I had to forgo spending time with my wife, Anna. I hadn't spent much time with Jake, my best friend (and fraternal twin brother), in the last few weeks. So, I went over to his house and spent some time with him planning our Fantasy Football draft. And that's a good reason to adjust plans.

Also, I was able to finally make my Super Duper Walnut Butter. :) It's a play off my friend Steve's Super Walnut Butter. It's not as healthy, but I'm also not on the South Beach Diet! Here's what I came up with:

Super Duper Walnut Butter
3lbs of Walnuts
1/2 cup of Sugar
1/2 cup of Flax Seed Oil
2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Salt

Blend everything in the food processor in batches until resembling paste. Stir together. Makes about 7 cups. Store in refrigerator.

Now, on to my totals:

Thursday:
1- 2-Mile Walk
100 calf raises
Jump Rope for 5 minutes
Read the Bible (Proverbs 1)
Pray Daily

Total:
1.5 Hours on the Elliptical
600 Calf Raises
225 Sit-Ups
Jump Rope for 14 minutes
7- 20 second planks
Read Bible (Matthew 1-2; 1Corinthians 1-2; Ezra; Psalms 1-2; Proverbs 1)
Prayed

Remaining:
1 Hour on the Elliptical
1- 3 mile walk/runs; 1- 1 mile walk/run
100 calf raises
125 sit ups
Jump rope for 1 minutes
Build up to 10- 20 second Planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily