Thank you, you guys are all so sweet. {{{hugs all around!}}}

Specific questions/issues:

Sammi

How does everyone else get all that water in???
I find drinking filtered water much more pleasant than tap, and have a checklist to tick off when I've drunk an 8-oz. serving. I also enjoy a slice of lemon or lime in it. Anybody else have water tips to suggest?

AvaJoy
did you notice any unusual furkid behavior shortly before the earthquake?
No, I didn't notice anything unusual. I had dinner (salad!) with a neighbor whose Jack Russell Terrier started reacting about 5 minutes before the quake though, so we are all watching our furkids more closely now, especially Baxter (the JRT who reacted).

KrazyAbout Kats
so I have to get myself very motivated before each workout.
Sounds good!! Any specific tips you'd like to share?