sleep now please...

It's days like these I wish I could stay in bed.  I am tired and could use an extra hour or two... I did go to bed early but it didn't help.

I picked up my t-shirt for the Trochlight run tonight.  I'm not sure if I'm going to do it... my knee is feeling a bit off again.  It doesn't really hurt but I don't want to mess it up.

I think I'm ready for the weigh in (okay, I'm not really ready because I haven't been staying on plan...)... but I think I'm ready. 

Today I should work on my Betty Bowen application... it's due today.  I should apply even though I won't get it.  I think a nap would be nice...

I am tired

It is finally Friday and I'm ready for a break again.  My body is sore and I'm ready for another vacation.

Tonight I need to pick up my t-shirt and timing chip for the race tomorrow... I'm not sure I'm going to be able to run though.  My heel started hurting again yesterday (a lot more than usual)... I get my new orthotics on Thursday so that will be nice. 

Today I am having lunch with two of my old coworkers... from that old office that was toxic... I love where I am now.

Let me see what's on the agenda this weekend... I'm teaching, dog and cat sitting and then I may have a date... I know, don't get all excited... you know my track record.  but hey, it would be number three this year (that's three more than last year)...

Did I say that I was tired?  I had to stay up and watch Jersey Shore last night... it was worth it... I love them because it's just like watching a train wreck.

Maybe I will try to hang out a little longer this morning so I don't get to work too early...

Have I mentioned that I'm starting to look at apartments?  I think the agenda is to move out by the end of the year... but you know - I can always change my mind...

Oh, an update on my toenails... One of them is poised to fall off soon!  I need to get a pedicure at some point... but I have to wait until it falls off before I do...

On that yummy note I think I shall go... everybody be safe out there!

Almost Friday.

One more class to teach and then I've got a day off!  I don't think I have to teach next Tuesday and Thursday - woot woot...

It's taking it's toll on me... but I will survive.

Yesterday for lunch I ate the yummiest halibut...

I think I'm going to give up on losing weight... I think I'll just stay the same.

Things that are wrong...  I am crampy.  My legs are tight.  I am gassy.  I have no life outside the gym and work...

lower intestitnal distress

I'm not feeling 100 percent today... wouldn't you know I've gone and become crampy...   it's not time for that just yet... maybe I'm pre-menopausal... could be happening... oh well.  I forgot to have children!  I suppose it doesn't matter...  I can't even get asked out on a date so I don't think I should worry about kids.

Today our office is going out to lunch at Dahlia Lounge... I think I'm going to try the flatiron steak chopped salad... minus the egg and avocado.  I am also teaching class again - I teach tomorrow and then again Thursday - then it's a day off! 

I am going to break out my running shoes on Saturday night for the Torchlight Run.. if I can run 13 miles on a bum foot I can run 5 on a almost recovered paw...  if I dress up like a pirate I can try to win prizes in the costume contest...  I am feeling pretty good body wise... the knee is still a bit stiff and the foot is healing - I get my new orthotics next thursday.  That will be nice...

Oh, by the way - they dropped off my neighbor Bob back at his house... I saw him yesterday... he doesn't look good... I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop...  will keep you updated.

yowza

My body hurts today.  We had an ultra body sculpt class last night and then I did the most kick ass cycle class.  I did the same one on Sunday morning... a lot more challenging than normal...  a good one. 

I think I'm ready for another vacation.

or at least I'm ready to move out on my own.  I need a benefactor.  I need a raise...  I need housing prices to drop in Seattle... it's too stinking expensive.

It Shall Be Warm!

Today it's going to be 84 degrees... I know that's not hot for some of you out there, but it's just almost too much for those of us in Seattle.

I sit here preparing myself for another week of work... I teach every day again this week with the exception of Friday.  I know it will be good when I sock all that money into savings...  I'm feeling pretty good about things... 

Today I need to finish up an application for a window installation project in Pioneer Square.  It's due at 11pm tonight...  Let's see if we can pull it off... oh, how I hate to wait until the last minute...  It's alright.  I'm getting used to it.

I think I will go now and make myself drink more coffee.... yay - today is a dress wearing day!

my dog

Zoe (the puppy) is notorious for ripping the guts out of stuffed animals and beds.

Friday she received two stuff-less toys and she has not ripped them apart yet!

Yesterday I went and weighed in... I was only up a pound.  I still have no idea how much I weigh but that's okay.  I also taught and then had my body waxed and a massage... my body is still pretty sore...  I just popped some advil so hopefully I will feel better soon...

I'm feeling antsy - I want to do something different, live on my own.... break out my pink Kitchen Aid Mixer and Pink Espresso maker and let them sit on my kitchen counter!  I want to be able to pay my bills and afford to get my legs waxed every four weeks...  I want to be happy!  okay, I am pretty happy, but I think there needs to be something more!

Maybe it's the sunshine out there getting into my brain....

Good things I have to look forward to this week - a celebratory lunch at Dahlia Lounge on Wednesday, payday on Friday, sunshine and teaching...

I'm tired.

I did absolutely nothing when I got home last night... I skipped the gym, and went straight to the pajama bottoms and the sofa.  I managed to whip out an application for an artist residency in Zion National Park.  I most likely won't get it but at least I'm going to try.

It's going to be nice, I may or may not look at the weight at weight watchers this morning... I haven't decided just yet.  I probably should look.  I'm pretty sure I'm way up there... I'm just not sure I'm ready to get back on the wagon... I know I should - I am just not sure I want to.

Today I am getting things waxed and a massage.  I am going to start curtailing my visits because I really do need to find a place to live on my own and I can't continue on this grooming regimen if I want to do it.

Here's more news... I think I may have told you about my neighbor Bob.  He's lived next door forever... and he's always lived there.  He has mental health issues (bipolar) and has never really taken good care of himself.  He was taken to the hospital last Monday and it looks like he's not coming back.  He's lost a lot of weight, has an enlarged aorta and has been really sick... it's sad, and I sort of miss him and all of his craziness.... he used to borrow my mom's ladder and then never return it...

I will end on this bright note, it's going to be nice today - sunny and warm...  maybe I will get out a bit and bask...

What I did.

Yesterday I was thinking about the fact that my graduating high school class hadn't gotten anything together for a 25 year reunion.. so I, being the one who likes to avoid conflict and interaction with all people sent a message to a few of my classmates saying we should get off our asses and do something.

I took action to get something done. 

Who is this person and what have you done with Jennifer?

I am looking forward to a day off from the gym.  I like teaching, but it's nice to have a day off once in a while... just one more week and I think I'll be back to my normal schedule.

Today I don't have anything planned with the exception of work and picking up doughnuts this morning...

speaking of doughnuts - a friend of mine was just diagnosed with celiac disease so she can't have them anymore... she's bummed, as I would be...  it stinks, but at least she knows what's wrong with her... it's been a long way to get to the diagnosis.

Okay, to end on a happy note, I have three friends who have birthdays today!  I better get cracking and go wish them well on facebook...

A day off finally...

I don't have to teach tomorrow... yippee!  I like teaching, but I need a day off every once in a while...

What I do know is that today I bought a pair of shoes (flat with a strap) that will stay on my feet with my orthotics in them....

Okay,
I guess I'll save the rest of my update for the morning...

Things I have to look forward to...

I am going to be going in for a massage on Saturday...  my legs could sure use it... I'm also getting my legs waxed (and armpits too!). 

I am really tired this morning...  maybe Sunday I'll be able to take a nap or something...  I'm trying to think of something witty to say but it's not coming. 

The weather is not going to be as nice today so I think I'll be wearing my orthotics and tennis shoes... I've worn flats the last two days - I had to hold on my shoe with some rubber bands...  overall the feet are feeling better but I'm ready to get the new orthotics and be on the road to healing.

Katie spent the night on Monday - we discovered the funny distortion tool on my camera...

 Fun times!

This is what it comes down to.

Yesterday I taught a 20 year old how to use a typewriter... I remember how I felt when there were kids who didn't know who Depeche Mode was... this is 20 times worse....

Well, it's Wednesday.  I am getting back into the swing of things at work.  It's been busy... that's good.  I am also getting used to all the teaching again... 4 classes in three days... two more classes to go and then I get a day off...  I did manage to hit up the Nordstrom sale yesterday and get some new workout bras... woot woot.

I got a review of camp from my cousin... she had fun, but too much religion and too many guitars... well, it is church camp....

What else do I know...

Most awkward moment at camp... a female camper asked me if I needed help getting my swimsuit on... I said no thanks....

hmmmmm.

The moral of the story.

The moral of the story is - if I need to teach two classes in a day I can.  I am teaching tonight and Thursday as well...  the knee is doing better...  still a bit swollen at times so I've been wearing an ace bandage.

Last night Katie spent the night with us.  Her dad is having his tonsils out today (along with some other stuff to help his breathing)... it was fun until she came out of the bedroom this morning at 3:30 and the dogs went crazy... I managed to go back to bed, but still... aye aye aye.  I'm still trying to catch up from my camp lack of sleep...

I am wondering if there is an off button for Katie...

Work went pretty well.  Not a lot of backlogged items... that was nice.  I like being able to go back to a job that I like.

Okay, I think I should go now...  I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to get on the wii fit this morning...  I'm pretty sure I've gained about six pounds...

Why am I up this early?

I decided to sub for a cycle class this morning... I'm not sure I'm awake yet... I guess once I get my butt on that bike I will be awake.

Yesterday my knee held up pretty well.  I have come to the conclusion that It was the combination of the uneven ground and the new orthotics that messed up the knee...

Am I ready to go back to work?  I don't know, maybe...

I went to the studio yesterday and worked on some screen printing again..it was nice to do it for myself instead of helping everyone do it.... I like helping everyone but I really really really like it when I can do my own thing... 

I better get a move on so I can be at my best for those cycle groupies who want to get their burn on...

I'm back.

We (Stinky and I) are sitting on our sofa, back in the old comfortable position...

Camp was really good this year.  Not overly dramatic, not too sad, just good.

My knee is getting better - that's the only thing I would have changed about last week... my knee and foot were killing me all week.  I'm pretty sure it was walking on the uneven surfaces in my new orthotics.  I'm going to test it out this morning teaching.  I wonder if I'll be able to make it through.. I teach twice tomorrow...

Okay, back to camp.
Highlights...    Making cupcakes.  New tree being planted in the honor of my 20th summer counseling.  A camper passed out during closing circle (he's okay)...  A bat decided to dive bomb us during a semi - serious moment.  Chipmunks galore, farting frogs, a rodeo...

After a week at camp I usually think I should go back to church... I may someday... but for now, I teach.

Last night I was worn out... as a staff closing we went around the circle and gave verbal affirmations to each other.. it was difficult at times, but it was nice.  I think everyone should try to let people know how they feel about them and point out the good things and not just the bad....

The only bad things about camp?  I gained six pounds, my knee hurt... I didn't get a ton of exercise... oh well... overall I give it a thumbs up!

I'll be back tomorrow... promise.

I am sitting here waiting for a batch of gluten free cupcakes to bake. 

okay, I lied a little. when I started this post I was waiting for the gluten free cupcakes...now I'm waiting for yellow cupcakes...

Camp has gone pretty well... only one camper has wanted to go home... and we let her. 

Last night a group of girls was attacked by a bat... and I experienced the worlds longest talent show... oye.. it was good but painful.

Tomorrow it's back to normal... or almost normal... I'm never quite back to normal after camp.  I'm always a little bit changed for the good.

The dance is tonight... I stayed up too late last night and it's not going to be any better tonight... I guess I can always sleep tomorrow...

Here I am Lord.

I am surviving the week just fine, with the exception of a few injuries... my knee is jacked, my ankle is ouchy too...  here are a few photos...

CAMP!

Okay, the countdown begins.... we're sitting around the table finishing up the planning for the week... I get to go shopping and pick up a few supplies later on... I think I will be picking up some coffee while I'm out there...
The only thing I forgot to pack was a pajama top... oh well... what's a little nudity at church camp?


I think I should get a move on...  whoop there it is...

CAMP!

Hello Pilgrim Firs!

Okay I made it... I almost had a mishap in the Fred Meyer parking lot.  I kissed bumpers with another car... but both our cars were a bit ancient so it didn't matter - no harm, no foul. 

But I made it... we planned our cabins and then went out to eat... Godfather's pizza... it was pretty good but as usual I ate too much.  I think I'm going to go to bed soon... I'm a bit on the old side compared to the other counselors here but I embrace our differences... I will be there for the early risers and the outcasts, the lonely and depressed...

I will probably be up early to do a blog post in the morning but after that I will most likely be offline... that's alright  I'll check in sometime mid week...

Well, it's time.

I have made it to camp day...  not without a few hiccups...  yesterday morning a muscle in my shoulder seized up... it's been tense ever since... I am feeling a bit better today but it still hurts.

I am only about one third of the way packed and I have to weight in and teach.  But that will be alright... I will get everything done because I always do.

Once I get there (to camp) we will get everything organized and then tonight I am going to bed early... I need to get my beauty sleep so I can be refreshed... 

I will do one more blog post tomorrow morning and then I'll be offline for a while.  There may be a few along the way next week, but you get a break from me...

Hello Cute Podiatrist!

Yesterday afternoon I went to the podiatrist to get my feet checked.   Luckily nothing was broken... just plantar fasciitis and tendonitis.  They modified my orthotics and are starting to make new ones... My insurance covers them so that's exciting... only 96 bucks to pay... woot woot.

This morning I am going to the chiropractor and then picking up bagels for work.  after work I have a bit more shopping to do and I need to pack for camp.  I have a feeling I might forget something...oh well, if I do - I'll manage.  I think I should get going...

It's going to be a hot one today...

Day of justice!

Today I go to the foot doctor!  I am so happy about that I could squeal... hopefully I will be on my way to some relief when it comes to the foot pain.

My other pain right now is in my calves... and back... and hip.  I made an appointment for early tomorrow morning with the chiropractor (not my normal one, the new cute one)... I'm going to let him work on me... I think sleeping on the floor at the cabin just put me enough out of whack...

I think I said yesterday that it was going to be hot.  It was.  It's going to be hot again.  It's not going to be pretty.  Some people think that the warm weather gives them license to dress horribly... gym shorts, bra-less, ugly flip flops... oh, my eyes were burning... and it's not going to get any better...

Tonight after I go to the Doctor I am going to go shopping for camp supplies (friendship bracelets)... and work items.. (soda, peanuts and water filters...)..  At some point I need to start packing...

I should go... no rest for the wicked...

It's going to be a hot one.

It got up to 78 yesterday and it's supposed to be hotter today. 

I'm very sore today... I even woke up in the middle of the night and had to take advil... oye.... only two more classes to teach and I have the week off.

There's a lot to do in order to get ready for camp - not as much as last year, but still a lot.

I have a feeling that this morning's post is not going to be too interesting...  I don't think my brain is working quite yet...

Need more advil.

blurg...

I'm feeling mentally alright but physically I'm a bit stiff.  I think sleeping on the floor did do a little to me... my neck is a bit wacky... oh well, I've called the chiropractor to see if I can get in before I go off to camp on Saturday.

The weather is supposed to get better this week.  Almost downright toasty... like into the 80's and 90's... I'll take it!  I'm going to break out my dresses and skirts!  If only my footwear choices would agree with the weather...

I've been thinking more about finding a new place to live... I need to get my act in gear in by the end of the year I think... I need to get finances figured out and see what I truly can and can not afford...  life will not be any different if I don't do anything to change what I'm doing...  aye aye aye...

What else...  I've decided to organize an art show at camp this year... that is if anyone wants to do it...  I think it might be a good idea... but then again the weather might be not conducive to sitting inside making art...

I think I'm going to go now... I've got a lot to do this week in order to get things ready for next week.

I survived.

I am sitting here back home in my Hello Kitty robe.   I survived the 4th doing something different than I'm used to.  Good for me.  Here are some photos...

I have to teach tonight so I am contemplating whether or not to hose myself off before I go and get sweaty again... I just might... I feel a bit gross...

Okay, enough about me... how did you celebrate the 4th?

Happy 4th!

Today is the first 4th I actually have plans... I don't really know what to do with myself... I feel a bit of my asocial behavior creeping in...  but I'm not going to listen to it.  I'm going to go and do it.

I'm sitting here with Stinky.  She's having a nap...  I guess I should relax a little and then get packing... I don't know exactly what I need to take... a sleeping bag, pj's, pillow...  ear plugs and drugs so I can sleep...

Try not to miss me so much when I'm gone.

what?

I decided this morning that I wouldn't look at my weight... I'm sure it's not a good idea to look at it right now... just need to get back on track without knowing what I'm dealing with right now.  I mean I know what I'm dealing with... I just don't want to deal with that part of it right now...

I spent the afternoon at the studio and took some interesting photos... here's one...

 

These are just photos of things in my studio taken through a rolled up tube of acetate... not too exciting... 

I sort of like the visual effects... oh, to be talented is a curse...

The day I should have been born.

Today is my due date.  Today would have been my birthday if everything had gone as planned... but I don't like to be told what to do... I decided to come really really REALLY early... Like two and a half months early.

Yesterday I ate my weight in carbohydrates.  I will go step on the scale but I don't think I want to know what it says... it's just sad.  I have been eating for all the wrong reasons...  camp comes next week... that will give me the pep I need... 

my knee is a little sore this morning... I'm going to try to take it easy in cycle class today... but that doesn't mean I'm going to take it easy on my class...

I think my plan is to go to the studio this afternoon.. I haven't been able to do that for a while... it will be nice.... 

Okay, time to suck it up and get a move on...

Feels good.

I am feeling better this morning... I had a massage last night and I'm feeling a bit more fluid... I actually didn't wince when I got up this morning.

Yesterday I bought a very nice orchid at Whole Foods during lunch... her name is Iris 3.

She is not in focus but you get the idea.  She's in a nice recycled glass vase...  I love her.

This weekend should be pretty low key... ww, cycle, relaxing, then Sunday I am going to go to the cabin owned my my brother in law and sister... they always have a 4th of July outing but this is only the second time I've been there (they've been together for a long time)...  I was always either at camp or my sister would guilt me into staying at home with her pets (not what I consider a good time... - I would have like to have been included...)... well, this year I invited myself.  I am going to head over Sunday morning and then spend the night and come back on Monday (I teach monday night...).

Only one week and I will be heading to camp.... I'm looking forward to it... a time to recharge, relax and get my mind back in order... hooray!  we will also be screen printing t-shirts and making friendship bracelets!  woo hoo.... 

Okay, It's time for more coffee... let's get to it!

Hello people!

I'm feeling better today, mentally and physically.... I've scheduled a massage for tonight so that will be good... my legs and feet will thank me.

I hauled my ass to a weight watchers meeting and then got a free sample of ice cream on the way out at Westlake Park.

I think everything is all downhill from here... cycle class last night was a bit challenging just because the ipod connection was a bit funky, then I realized my knee support was on the wrong knee... then I had more ipod issues.... We managed to make it through though and got a good workout in the process...

Yesterday I wore real shoes to work.. it was nice but my foot hurt a bit... I'm really looking forward to going to the doctor next week and getting it checked out...

I suppose I should go now.  I'm going to talk to the other Jen Towner this morning for a Jenergy update...