It's a record...

I was out two Saturday evenings in a row! I know, I know... you are probably asking yourself "what is going on?" has the axis of the earth shifted? have the planets aligned in such fashion that it is possible for someone with such long standing awkward social anxiety complex can go out TWICE IN ONE MONTH!

I guess things can change... Sure, I was home by 9pm but that's alright... baby steps all the way...

Yesterday I also went to my studio... I know, what is happening??? those planets are in some strange fashion... I haven't really started up on much... but I'm working on my line of self reflections... they are phrases etched on glass tile mirrors... They are pretty quick and dirty but they work... at least I'm doing something... right?

Today I need to get images off of my old laptop onto my new one so I have stuff all in one place for Chicago. I know, I keep saying I'll do these things but I really will... I only have a week to go... It's that procrastinator in me...

Today I will most likely go back and work on other things... since I moved into the smaller space it's harder to maneuver... maybe I'll clean up a bit so I can move...

Other than that I have to teach and I promised to help out one of the girls at the gym to get her set up on the bike so she could do it in her spare time...

I think that's it...

Oh, my sister is having people over for the superbowl next week so I officially have plans (unless I get a better offer)...

It's pretty good news...

The good news is that it's Saturday morning.

The good news is that I get to have prime rib for dinner.

The good news is that mom went to the doctor yesterday and they are not going to do anything with her heart. She will go back in 6 months but other than that she's good to go. She just has to let them know if she's having any chest pain etc...

The good news is that I don't have much to do today....

Friday, Friday, Friday!

It is once again Friday.... I am looking forward to the weekend... not that I have a lot to do - but it will be nice to just relax...

Tomorrow night I am heading over to my sister's house to celebrate by brother-in-law's birthday... I teach on Sunday... I hope to get into the studio too...

Today momma goes back to the Doctor to find out what the game plan is for her heart (if there is any)....

Last night I went to the (word deleted by big brother) preview party... there are a few really cute items... if you want to check it out you can come to my (deleted by big brother)

I am ready for a vacation.... Chicago is looking pretty good to me...

Yesterday I did my taxes and there is something to be said about being an artist who doesn't make a lot of money... I am getting a lot more back in my taxes... I use a program called Moneycenter by Yodlee... It was recommended by Smart Money magazine. It's an online service that tracks all your accounts (for the most part) and you can designate your expenses and it will even print out excel spreadsheets for you. It was a breeze to print out all my art business expenses... and then I just transferred them to TurboTax... this was also the first year that I made too much money so I had to pay to file online... let's get it straight though... I still am not rich... The refund is going directly into my savings account.

This morning at work we are having Specialties... it's mini quiche time... I am then having lunch with my friend Matt and Bryan... we're going to Rock Bottom... I am going to have one of their lunchtime specials.... hmmmm... I'm hungry with all this talk about food...

Speed Workouts...

I think I may actually start "training" for the marathon... I have to incorporate speed drills to increase my endurance... I just have to figure out how to do them. Maybe I should try to find a training buddy...

Tonight I am taking a break from the gym.... there is a preview for the (this word removed by the fashion police) spring line which I am going to... I don't know what exactly goes on at these things but there will probably be cookies and such.. and clothes to look at... I also received all my w-4 so I can officially file my taxes... I wonder how hard that will be...

I don't have much more to say... I have to get ready for Chicago this weekend.... get everything up to date and ready to go...

Are you sure it's only Wednesday?

It sure feels like Friday to me. Yesterday went fine... even though it took a longish time...

Here's a quick rundown...

I don't need new running shoes.

I should be able to run a half and not have it bug my knee.

I have exercises for my shoulder.

Dad has a nice eye patch (it's probably gone by now)...

Cycle kicked my butt again, but in a good way.

Biggest Loser is looking good this season.

I went to bed.

It will be nice to go back to work... three more days and then It'll be weekend time!

Today is my brother in law's birthday... no plans until Saturday for that...

Okay, I think this is all I can muster this morning... I am tired!

Back to normal...

I woke up at the right time this morning so hopefully things should work out better today.

As I said yesterday - no work for me today... just the Chiropractor, chauffeur duty, new running shoes etc... I hope I can manage to fill up my day and not eat too much... that can be problematic sometimes...

This is a photo of Demi Moore



I have been using her as my profile on Facebook... she looks like me don't you think?? a few of my friends really thought it was me... I wish (although I don't look horrible - I will never look like this...).

I wonder if Demi runs???

Okay, I better go.... don't want to be late for my date with the chiropractor...

The way things go...

there's an art film by fischli and weiss called the way things go which follows sort of rube goldberg chain of events...

That's how my day sort of went... one thing led to another and now it is almost over.... I never quite recovered from waking up late... I was tired all day... never quite woke up...

Tomorrow morning I am going to visit my favorite chiropractor and then take my dad to get his cataract surgery done... this is his second eye - he had the last one done a few weeks ago... while I'm waiting for him to get done I am planning on buying new running shoes... I figure I should be adjusted before I get new shoes. I'm going to have them check and see if I need a new type of shoe...

After I have safely deliver my father back home I don't know what I'll do..... I guess I'll figure that out when I get there....

Now I think I am going to go to bed... or at least relax a little before I do...

Oops - again...

I slept in this morning so I won't be posting anything.... oh well. maybe if it's slow later on I'll let you know about my uneventful day yesterday.

Sunday!

Good morning everyone!

I actually survived going out last night. I was home by 9:15 so that was nice... in bed by 9:45. I am just an old woman... okay, not old... I just need my rest sometimes.

Today I am going to cycle and then I may go in search of new running shoes. My hip is feeling a bit out of whack and I don't want it to be exacerbated by ill fitting shoes. I've also been thinking about checking out a pilates or yoga class sometime soon... maybe it would help with my flexibility...

Mom is able to drive today so who knows what trouble she will be getting into... I may go to the studio this afternoon as well... it will be good to get in the swing of going again...

What else do I know? Not much this morning.....

Here I am...

Let me see.... Mom is back to her old tricks. (hanging out on the sofa reading - and taking naps)....

I was down four pounds this morning (insert astonished gasp here)....

I bought soup galore and yogurt and Target - BEST STORE EVER!

Had an excellent workout... I positioned myself just right during cycle class so I could see Mr. Arms AND the other cute boy..... what more could I ask for???

not much.

Tonight I am heading over to M's house to have dinner and watch the movie... there goes my points... I don't recall the last time I ate Chicken fettuccine. I'm not big on creamy things.... I'll adapt though...

I have four hours before I have to be there... maybe I'll go take a walk.... see you tomorrow.

Things don't always go as planned....

So - the momma has an occluded artery... the good news is that the heart is taking the blood from a different direction to supply it... (did that make sense???).

No stint... they're going to figure out what to do next... but that comes next week...

I think I'll go to bed soon... I'm getting tired.

Now the truth can be told.

So, I am taking momma in for an appointment today.... she's having a stint put in her heart. How exciting does that sound???

Apparently she had a heart attack at some point and didn't know about it. We are thinking it was about the time of my (this word removed by the clothing party police) party back in November.... it's not a big deal, but she's not the kind of person who wants anyone to make a fuss over her.... I would say this is where we differ... I secretly love being fawned over when I'm sick (I think)... Anyway - since she didn't want anyone to worry she banned me from posting about it.... so I have been a good girl and not said anything.

I asked her permission re: this post so here it is...

I am taking her to Swedish this morning and she gets to spend the night... she'll actually get a good nights sleep for once... I get to deal with Zoe waking up early... I have actually been wearing earplugs and it is helping immensely. I think my sister is going to spend the night tonight (she's coming up from Olympia)... I'll give her a pair of earplugs as well.

So that's all I know.... I am expecting on things being as usual... with the exception of going in to work late...

Last night I ran again... I'm thinking I may invest in some new shoes... maybe have them check and see if I'm still wearing the right size... I should also get my feet checked... I need some new orthotics for my shoes..... and I should go to the chiropractor.....

I should get moving... don't want to be late delivering the little woman to the hospital. I will update later when I know anything else...

It's almost Friday!

Per usual: a four day work week feels like a ten day work week...

Yesterday I talked about getting to see a few of the episodes of that show I was on. I'm not going to mention the name because I don't want to get anyone in trouble (in case they have any Google Alerts associated with the title - like I do...).

I watched the second episode - the first one I don't have - that's the one where you see my interview in front of the judges/panel when we auditioned...

I only have one thing to say - Monique Meloche loves me! (she's a gallery owner in Chicago) at least she said so when they were deliberating over who to choose... being older and flying by the seat of my pants helped me as well.

Seeing myself on film is a bit weird, but fun... Watching the one episode makes me miss Chicago and my friends... I like living in Seattle, but sometimes I think I might have been a bit too quick running back home... but I can't have any regrets can I?

What else? not much this morning... at the gym last night the parking lot was busy but the gym seems to be lightening up a bit... maybe it will be more manageable in the coming weeks...

My toenails are still icky looking from the running, but the running itself is getting easier. I think I'm going to try running in the Rock and Roll half Marathon in June... there, I said it. Now I just have to sign up...

Okay, I better get a move on.

xoxo I love you all!

Someone call a medic.

Last night in cycle I decided to do a new drill. It was a long hill with a bunch of adds along the way (a twelve minute climb)... I wasn't sure if I could make it but I did. Everyone in class made it too. It was different, challenging and good. I don't think I'll do it all the time but it nice to do something different... a good looking fella said it was a good class. I like getting compliments from cute boys..

Have I mentioned my displeasure yet with the new composition and flavors of Candy Conversation Hearts? They have messed up the originals, they are now too soft and the flavors are too sweet. They have totally ruined a valentine favorite for me. Those little candies were the only thing that made Valentines Day worthwhile... now they made the most overrated holiday even worse. The only good thing is that I won't ever eat them again and I won't have to deal with that temptation.

It feels good to rant... it's been a while since I've done it...

There isn't much on the agenda today... just work and then the gym. Maybe I'll work on getting stuff together for Chicago.

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Okay, I think that is all the good news this morning... now I'm going to see if I can move my legs and get going.

Strange night

Last night I had a few issues with food... I think it will be better today... the wii is going to tell me I'm overweight today... I have to prepare for it.



This morning I had some strange dreams. I know it was this morning because Zoe woke me up a bit before 4:00 and then I went back to bed and had the dream. I was trying to get everything ready so I could move. I was moving from my apartment in Chicago but it wasn't my apartment in Chicago... it was a different one... it turns out though that I only had a few hours to get everything packed up and out of there... I also didn't have anyone to sub for my cycle classes (that was a strange thing too...). It was one of those dreams that induces panic....

I hope it isn't foreshadowing anything...

Yesterday I took Susan's advice and went to the studio for a few hours. I didn't do a lot but I got some things organized...

Tonight in cycle I promised a new playlist and new drills. I could do the one I did on Sunday but I know there will be a few repeat customers from the other day... I may use the same playlist but mix up the drills... I think I'll have to take the old computer to work and work on things during lunchtime. A cute boy I like to look at is going to be in my class... (I don't stare at anyone too long in class though, don't want to make them uncomfortable...).

It's going to be a busy week... I'm taking momma to an appointment Friday morning so I going to miss part of work on Friday, next Tuesday I have to take dad in for his cataract surgery... I don't really like taking time off work when I'm not "vacationing" but I guess this is alright....

I am not quite ready to start the day but I probably should.....

It has been said!

Susan says I should go to the studio. I think I will.

I have it so I should use it right? Yes I should... Even though I don't have anything specific I am working on I can get things ready for Chicago. Organize my resume, get images of my work and some students work put together, and get my business cards in order. It will be good to do something different.

I slept in a bit this morning which was nice... I think I might go to the gym this morning instead of this evening... shake things up a bit...

What else is going on... I don't know.... I guess I should start doing things...

Fun filled evening of the Golden Globes...

You may all recall (or you may not know) that I really love awards shows... I love movies (even thought I don't go to see them)... and I love watching the awards shows....

Tonight will give me an idea of what movies I should go see.... or movies I should put in my Netflix queue...

This morning in cycle class I kicked everyone's butt including my own... it was a hard class... I had sweat balls galore by the time I was done....

I'm trying to figure out what I will do tomorrow... I kept forgetting I don't have to work. I should do something service related (maybe...)... maybe I'll serve the art community and go to my studio.

Who knows....

It's one of those days.

I think I'm going to have a do-over on my ww points from yesterday - I went a little overboard...

I woke up with a headache - it seems to have gone away now (a whole pot of coffee later...).

I've got a bunch to do before class so I will try to be back later today.

Puppy out of control.

This morning (you're probably saying this morning? it's only 5:14.... yes, this morning) my mother left to go to Oregon for a baby shower.... let me just tell you, the moment she left Zoe started going bonkers... crying whining and barking... when I got downstairs she had knocked down the gate into the kitchen... I got up so she wouldn't tear the house apart...

Today I am doing the regular this morning, ww, the gym - but then I'm going to camp to make art! I don't know exactly what I'm going to do but it's going to involve self portraits and telling stories... seems good to me.

I also promised my class a new playlist tomorrow. I need to come through or there might be a riot. I'll have to do that tonight when I get home...

I think I shall go now and spend some quality time with my dog.

TGIF

It's Friday finally....

Good news - Zoe didn't wake me up.

Bad news - headache.

Other than that I feel alright.

Last night I got my hair colored... it's got a bit of character... a new person at the same salon did it... she's pretty good (her name is Tara).

Today besides work I have to gather things for camp tomorrow... I'm doing self portraits with the young people... I also promised a new playlist for class on Sunday so I need to do that before tomorrow night (or they are going to get off their bikes and kick my ass)...

Also tonight my friend Matt's son is showing his film that he made for his senior project... I need to pace myself so I can stay up that late...

My headache seems to be going away so that's good.... this morning instead of bagels or donuts we are getting things from Specialties... they make these killer mini quiche which are the best things ever. In our office everybody with cut pieces off things and take "bites". This is good because you get a taste and don't have to eat the whole thing (I COULD eat a whole mini quiche...).

I think I shall go now... I'm becoming distracted.

My first running related injury.

Okay, this isn't really a running injury.... if you're squeamish you may want to skip the description that comes next.

Last week I told you all about my bruised toenails... it turns out that one of them wasn't a bruise - it was a blood blister. So... last night after I worked out I went home and took a shower - then I clipped my toenails and sort of saw something bubbling underneath my toenail... I got a piece of tissue out and pressed on it... then came the gush of blood... my toenail is now back to its normal color but it's a bit loose... I'm thinking I may go look for a new pair of running shoes. I was fitted for this brand a few years ago.... who knows, maybe my feet have changed size or something... maybe I should also go get my feet checked to see if I need some new orthotics... but orthotics cost money...

Enough of the toenail story....

Tonight I get my hair colored.... I think I managed to style it alright yesterday - it just never looks quite like you want it to though. It's good enough though....

Today I am going to a ww meeting with one of my friends from my old job... I'm going for the moral support... it never hurts to go to more than one meeting in a week... She's been talking about joining for a while but hasn't been able to commit... maybe if she has someone doing it along with her it will work this time.... you just have to be willing to make those lifestyle changes and not just change your eating habits... it's the mind change which is the hardest part I think.

Oh well, I guess that's it... no more icky toenail stories.

A long time coming...

Here we are at 2,000.

I've just started thinking about "projects" I can do while I'm in Chicago Next Month.... I think I will take the video camera with me and do some filming (Brent - it may end up in with your music attached but don't get your hopes up...). I know it's going to be cold while I'm there but it might be nice to do some work outside by the lake. I know I should be looking for teaching jobs - and I will do a little of that, but I think I need a little motivation (like being around all my art making friends) in order to get the creative juices flowing.

I've said before that I'm going to start making things again - and I will... it's just taking me a bit. I have found that things can not be forced - they just have to come. This weekend I'm going to be going to camp and we're going to work on some self portraits - or objects that tell stories about ourselves... should be interesting... might make me want to get back into the studio.

This morning I have a bit of a crick in my neck that is giving me a bit of a headache... It's just the muscles in my neck being a bit stressed... it will work itself out.

Zoe started whining at 3:00 last night - unfortunately she didn't really ever stop... maybe someday she'll stop (she will - she has to right?).

I chopped off a lot of my hair last night... I think it looks good - let's just see if I can replicate my new do this morning...

I think I shall go now and get another cup of coffee... I think I need it. HEADACHE GO AWAY!

Almost 2,000.

This is post number 1,999. I'll try to make it good.

Yesterday morning I almost got run down by a car on my way to work... that was fun.

Last night Zoe started chewing on her cone and her mouth kept getting stuck on it so we took it off. It's nice to not having it whack us in the neck... she was licking her feet all night.

Today I have a full plate of work, then a haircut at 5:30 and then teaching at 6:45... busy busy busy!

I really don't think this post is turning out the way I'd planned (but how do I plan any post?)... back in the old day - circa 2006 and 2007 I had a lot of time to sit with the posts (and sit with Old Crusty on my lap) in front of the Today Show and work on them... post are much different when you don't have dogs interrupting you or you have to get ready for work.

The gym was incredibly busy last night... I give it a few more weeks... a few of the newbies will stick it out and become regulars but the majority will realize they are just not ready for it... I don't think I ever was one of those New Years people... I haven't always been gung ho about going but I don't think I was one of those people who had a membership and never went... (okay, maybe when I worked out at Hart's Athletic Club in Ballinger)... With anything you just have to do it long enough to make it become a routine...

I guess I'll pack it in this morning... stay tuned for number 2,000....

Are you ready for it?

I'm not so sure I'm ready to go back to work. I was getting used to short work weeks.

Last Friday I ended up staying a bit late... no big deal.

On the agenda this week? Hair appointments galore - cycle - running - work - Dad's cataract surgery.. I think that's it... next weekend I am heading over to camp on Saturday afternoon to do an art thing for the Mid-winter retreat. It will be nice to see the youngsters (they aren't really kids so I won't call them that)...

Last night we let Zoe whine her way through the night. She has taken to starting to whine at 3:30 am. Momma had been geting up to keep her from waking me up... I told her to just let her whine - I can usually go back to sleep. She managed to stay in bed until 4:30... we'll get her trained eventually... her cone comes off on Thursday - that will be nice. I'm getting a bit tired of being smacked with it.

I think I'm done now... I have to prepare myself to go out into the rain...

Stop it.

Stop it right now.... please.

Okay, I feel better now.

Busy day, cycling, lunch with the nephews... shirt delivery and then a walk around Greenlake.

More coming in the morning...

Sunday scrunch...

I promised my cycle class a new playlist and I don't think I'll be able to deliver... well maybe.

I slept over nine hours last night... with the exception of an hour when I was trying to keep Zoe from fussing and waking up grandma...

Yesterday's massage was good... remember you should always take care of yourself first.... so if anyone wants referral cards let me know.

After class today I am going to visit my dad and deliver his new shirt that I bought for him. He is having cataract surgery on Tuesday and needs a short sleeved loose shirt to wear. I found one that fits the bill at Fred Meyer last weekend.

After I deliver the shirt I may walk around Greenlake and then off to the studio. No, forget that - I can't do that... My sister and Nephews are coming over... so I might just walk around Greenlake... (since my dad lives across the street).

Okay, I better get a moving... I may be able to squeek out playlist yet.

Saturdays are a beautiful thing...

I am so looking forward to my waxing appointment and my massage today...

I managed to almost stay up until 10:00 last night... I was trying to watch What Not To Wear... it was pretty good... I just missed part of the end because I couldn't keep my eyes open...

I will update more later... I promise..

Finally Friday

I didn't think it would ever come but it's here.

It's been a long week and I'm ready for a little bit of time off... What I'm not looking forward to is stepping on the wii this morning and having it tell me I've gained two pounds. I'm guessing it will be that much because I ate a little too much for dinner. (Chili, reduced price donuts, and toast). At least I don't have to weight and pay tomorrow.... just weigh.

My hip is a bit out of whack this morning... not too bad, but I think all the running has it a little out of place. I also have four toenails that are turning purple... oh the things we have to suffer through to keep in shape...

Tomorrow I am looking forward to my regular waxing appointment and a massage. The massage is going to be my last for a while. I have a 50 dollar credit and I decided that my Dad could pay for the rest of it for my Christmas present. It seems like a good idea to me. I don't know what else is going on - but I think that's probably enough.

I'm zoning out so I better go...

Two days to go!

We have made it past Wednesday... Thank goodness... What I said about the gym being less crowded... it was back to its bustling self yesterday...

I accomplished running on the tread mill for an hour last night. It's one of the goals I set for this week... I'm glad when I accomplish goals... I have to dig out my voice recorder and start figuring out my plan for jeneratorrunning.... I think it's about time to put ideas into action.

But what I really think is that it's time for more coffee....

The only thing is...

I just realized this morning that I only have a month until I leave for Chicago. I think I should probably update my resume and images... don't you think? I have an idea that this will most likely just end up being a vacation type trip - but that's okay.

Work has been crazy the past few days... I think I'm ready for the weekend already.

I'm not going to complain though... my days are full and I don't have a lot of downtime... I think that's better than being bored.

I actually found a parking spot right off the bat at the gym last night... that was nice. I'm thinking that it won't be so bad.... (just wait, tonight it will be crazy...). In related news for the past two days the wii fit has said I'm in the normal weight range... maybe with my luck it will be three days in a row. I guess I will go and find out....

The saga continues...

Vince Vaughn got married.

Just in case you didn't know - he got married on Saturday.

I don't have a lot to report this morning. I survived the first work day of the new year. It was really really busy! It's going to be busy again today...

The amount of new people at the gym was a bit aggravating but I will survive... I got to the body sculpt class late last night and there were no steps left... I will adapt. It will thin out in a few weeks... I just have to keep my cool...

Happy Birthday Stinky!

Stinky turns nine today. I can't believe she is that old! It seems like just yesterday she was a puppy. Oh how the time passes.

It's officially the beginning of the new year business wise.... should be busy... I hope. Everyone will be back in the office and ready to go...

I suppose it's fitting that it's pouring outside... Just in time for the commute.

I'm planning on wearing the new boots today... we'll see if my left foot can handle it... it's all about the Hamilton Family Feet sometimes... I think it will be okay (the boots are a better brand than I would normally buy so they probably won't hurt as much)...

I was contacted this weekend by an artist in Maine who has just started a blog. Her name is Susan Roux - here is her blog. She asked me some good questions about the blog and my website. It's got me thinking that maybe I should be doing something different or something more.... I don't know. It is a new year, maybe I should get off my butt and do more art things... Since I am planning on doing the half marathon maybe I should start back up Jeneratorrunning in earnest. I had such great plans towards the end of school.... they got sidelined. No time like the present I guess....

Okay, that's all I have for you this morning.... I'm not REALLY looking forward to the wii fit this morning because I broke into the ice cream my mother had in the freezer last night.

Oh, I think I've decided that if I can swing it I am going to try to save for a down payment on a condo of some sort... it seems stupid to pay money in rent when I could build up equity somewhere.... now the penny pinching begins....

one thousand nine-hundred and eighty-nine...

this is the post number I'm doing here.... for someone who doesn't talk a lot (outside those people she knows) I sure have posted a lot.... I guess it's been four years so it's not that big of a surprise...

Today I went to brunch with my dad and I ate a biscuit the size of a baby's head. Seriously.... maybe it was the size of a softball... but it was big and good...

This morning during class I told them all that I was going to run a half marathon this year... I guess I have to do it now don't I?

I have also contacted all my former co-workers from ww in Chicago to arrange a get together while I am there next month.... it should be fun.

It's back to the real world tomorrow... back to the gym and all the five million new people who will be there. Back to earning a living (with my new rate of pay!)... good times.

This year is shaping up to be a good one.

Day three of the new decade.

Not a whole lot to report this morning... Yesterday with a little adjustment to my goal weight I was able to weigh in at goal for the first time in six months.... I am one of those people to whom the BMI does not really apply.... I'm almost all muscle... and muscle is heavy....

At the meeting yesterday morning I talked up a new ww cook book and it flew off the shelves.... (Bill, I'm sorry I forced you to buy it... I'll buy your copy next week if it turns out you don't want it). Sometimes people just need a little subliminal cajoling to do things.....

Yesterday I went to the gym as usual and then my momma and I went up to the outlet stores in Marysville... I managed to get a pair of boots over my big ass calves and they looked good... so I am now a proud owner of new boots.

Today I teach and then I'm going to brunch with my dad. After that I plan to get him squared away with all of his appointments in the next few weeks. He's having cataract surgery in a few weeks. I have to get all of his appointments on my calendar... I also have to get reimbursed for all the holiday shopping I did for him. That will probably take most of the day up. He lives on Greenlake so maybe I'll walk around it when I'm done helping him.

I'm sort of looking forward to getting back to work full time tomorrow. All this free time - I don't know what to do with it other than sleep and work out....

Zoe is coming along fine... that cone is harder on us... hacking at our legs and faces.... only a week and a half to go...

Have a good day people...

I think I slept too much.

The only problem with catching up on all my sleep is that it hurts to stay horizontal too long. My midsection hurts when I sleep too much... I guess it's a hazard of aging...

Not much to report from yesterday. The wii told me I was in a normal weight range. I went to the gym for about two hours and then I came home and that was about it.... I did do laundry and change the sheets on my bed. How exciting.

I'm preparing for the new people at weight watchers this morning. It going to be a crazy few weeks there and at the gym. Everyone and their resolutions... I resolve to eat more bacon. And spend less money. And look people in the eye.... maybe. It's more fun to be isolated sometimes.

Zoe is handling the cone pretty well... she'll get a chew toy in the cone and start playing with it. The cone makes a nice container.



as you can see she's back to her old tricks... it's a little more uncomfortable with plastic cutting into your neck...

Today is the open call for Survivor at the Snoqualmie Casino. I should go, but I don't have the energy. I am still going to email the contact I got for the casting director though. Maybe I'll do that today. My mother is going to go to the outlet stores today... I may go along for the ride even though I'm on a budget... My new years savings plan is going well... that's why I didn't do anything yesterday after the gym... I don't risk spending any money if I don't go out.

Oh the exciting life I lead. I think I will get off the sofa now and get ready to face the scale. Who knows, maybe I won't have to pay today!

The dog in the cone.

Happy new year everyone...

I went to bed at 9:45. woo hoo... I spent the evening with my puppies on my lap and eating popcorn. So much for another exciting new years..

Oh well... let's get on with things. I'm thinking of going to the gym this morning and get my new years started right (along with five million other people who decide that this will be the year that they get in shape!).

Grandma is on the sofa with the cone dog - she's snoring (grandma - not Zoe). The dogs started whining at 3:30 so momma took them to bed with her... Stinky is very jealous of the attention that Zoe is getting... Zoe is doing pretty well but she has to wear a cone for two weeks. I don't think she'll be able to handle it.



I don't know what else I'm going to do today.... since I'm not spending money and I don't have anything on the radar maybe I'll clean something... who knows. It is the new year and stranger things have happened.

My massage went well yesterday - only one bruise from cupping. It was much less uncomfortable than last time... not that it was really uncomfortable... it's a good thing...

I'm thinking I will go step on my wii fit and see if it tells me I'm overweight today. I think I might not be because I didn't end up eating a ton yesterday... too busy and taking care of sick puppies...

I'm off like a prom dress.