Sleeping

Last night I went to bed at 9:15.  I had no problem crashing...  It's only Tuesday and I am exhausted.  Only one more week and I should be able to have more restful mornings. More coffee to drink, more time to blog... yay.

I have a feeling that work is going to be crazy this week...  nothing like a pre three day weekend week.  I don't have too many exciting plans this weekend beyond getting my hair done and going to my friends house for brunch. - and teaching on Sunday (they usually cancel these classes - why they are keeping it on the schedule is beyond me).

I think I shall work on cleaning up my place and spending time with the puppies.

I've been riding my bike to the gym in the morning and it seems to be working out alright.  I'm bound to become a pro at the whole thing..  things are looking up I think.

I'm here, don't worry.

I have been enjoying my three day weekend.  Here is my report.

Friday I slept in until almost 7am, did some errands and then visited my puppies.  Stinky is doing alright... I don't think that she's on deaths door... she's still barking and demanding treats.

Yesterday I ran in the Seattle's Best 15k race.  I ran it in a little over an hour and a half.  Not too bad for no training.  My body really hurts today from being a shock absorber..  I will survive.

I rearranged furniture yesterday so I am still trying to get used to the new layout of the living room.. 

I met someone for coffee yesterday afternoon too... it went pretty well and I think we're going to go out again.  I will keep you updated, but not too updated.  Don't want to jinx anything.  He didn't give me the creeps and he seems normal enough.

Today I am teaching and then I have to go to a camp meeting this afternoon.  That's it. 

I feel the need to clean a bit... but I also feel the need for more coffee...

word.

Thursday/Friday

Once again it's a Thursday which feels like Friday, but this Thursday really is my Friday.
woo hoo...

I have been riding my bike (sort of)... to and from work.  Last night I rode home in my jeans... I think I may just get the hang of things...

Tonight I am going to be meeting my friend Matt after work for Happy Hour, then I am coming home to watch the series finale of the Office. As someone who considers themselves a semi-loner, television series become friends of sort... it was always nice to have someone to hang out with you, but don't actually ask you any questions or demand anything of you.

I have a coffee date on Saturday.  That should be interesting.

I'm also running a 15k on Saturday morning.  I hope I don't die.

I'm also thinking about making some changes to my professional life... no, I'm not quitting any job.  Just thinking about expanding my skill set.

Stinky is still plugging along... I'm feeling a little bit guilty about not doing anymore tests, but there's a fine line between drawing out a pet's life/spending too much money... bah...  I suppose if she lived in the wild, she would have been gone long before this...  I'm a little sad, but I'll be okay.

That's it...

Goodbye Dunder Mifflin.

that's what she said...

Updates Updates Updates!

Here is what I know this morning.

We got the tests back on Stinky.  She has elevated enzymes in her liver, gall bladder and something else... we could do an ultrasound and additional tests to the cost of $700.00 but that only gives us a diagnosis.. we would probably have to shell out more money... I think we've come to the conclusion to just let her be.  She's in pretty good spirits and doesn't appear to be suffering.  Just a little bit of sneezing and breathing is a little bit labored.  If she get's to the point where she is not barking and wagging her tail we will do what needs to be done, but she's 12 years old.  No need to put her through efforts that may only prolong her another year or so.  It's kind of sad, but you have to deal with those things when you love a pet.

Yesterday I was informed that I needed to have extra energy when I taught last night (I think I was being watched)... it's okay, I think I brought it as best as I could.  It's kind of like trying to get grumpy cat to smile though... it's hard.  I can try to fake it with the best of them.  If they don't like it too bad, I can only do so much.  I did have two new people in my class last night and they were jazzed afterwards and signed up for Wednesday.  That's really all the validation I need.  What I really want to do is just roll my eyes big time at the whole process of it all.

The direction of my employers (the gym) is a little strange... I can't really say more, but if I had a gym it would be run much differently... and it would have better music.

I rode my bike into work yesterday and everything worked fine... it's nice to be back on the road.  Work is alright - a little calmer lately... everything is almost done on the remodel front.  Maybe I can relax in the next few weeks.

Here's a photo of the bathrooms... technically it's not part of our remodel but still groovy.. I really appreciate not having to go up two floors in order to use the facilities...

That's my report this morning.  I have Friday off so I'm looking forward to it very much. It's time for a break. Then on Saturday I am running in a 15k.  My friend Sarah was supposed to run it with me, but she's injured... oh well... I guess I'll just go it alone.  wouldn't be the first time...

carry on people.

Long Weekend

It's been a busy week and I am glad it's winding down...

I am happy to report that my bike has been fixed and I can now ride safely to work in the morning...  I had hit the derailer and got it out of whack.. I could go into more detail (maybe) but it doesn't really matter...

Tonight I am going to try and stay up to watch survivor... perhaps I will take a nap first.

Next week I only have to make it four days... then it's a three day weekend.  I'm pretty excited about it.

Still excited about my parking spot in the building... keeping my car clean.. it's a good thing.

That's it.

What do I know?

Shirley (mom) took Stinky the toothless wonder dog to the vet this morning because she's been having trouble breathing (and sneezing).. they did some tests and the results will be back on Monday... of course mom mentioned that if it was untreatable (whatever it might be) we might have to put her down, but that it wouldn't her decision.

Way to bring me down Shirl...

Hopefully it's nothing too serious and she will be okay.  I don't need more bad news this year.

On a less depressing note I got my armpits waxed this morning... the world is now safe from my armpits.

Currently laundry is being done and I will hose myself off... tonight I get my bike looked at and dinner with friends... it should be a full day.

woot woot.

A reprieve...

My prayers have been answered for the short term..

I got a call from my boss at the gym yesterday and due to inconsistent attendance they are going to cancel the early morning classes during the summer.

Whew!  I am a little put out, but secretly (or not so secretly) a bit relieved.  It will be nice to have my mornings back for a while...  I will have to adjust my eating habits though... I can do it!

The move at work went alright yesterday.  Minus the server going down (but that had nothing to do with me)...  I was able to move back to the front desk (and my boss started commenting about the cleanliness of my desk not even one hour after I moved some things back)... I told him to be patient.  People really need to chill out or they are going to have to look for my replacement.  They will never find anyone as good as me.

Last night I went to see the Great Gatsby - it was pretty good.  I'm not sure I'm a fan of the 3-d though... my friend Kristen had to work late so I went alone.  I'm used to being alone so it's alright.

I think that's all I really know... I have a friend staying with me this weekend so I got up early and cleaned up a bit.  I don't think she's too picky so I won't worry...  I just have to figure out how to get that hide-a-bed open...

So, one more week of a crazy teaching schedule and then I can rest.  At this point money is not the most important thing...