Another Rejection

I got rejected fromm the Resident Artist position at Zion National Park...  That makes three out of four rejections recently...  one more to go...  I guess that's what you've got to do though... 

I am a bit jazzed that I don't have to teach today...   I am hoping to get back to a level of normalcy for a while.

I am really tired this morning.  It's a good thing that this weekend is a three day weekend.... I am going to sleep in on Monday like it's nobody's business... then I'm going to spend the day in the studio... nice.

Tired tired tired tired is the word.... aye aye aye... I'm sounding like a broken record.  Yes, I know.  Oh well... predictability is good right?

My sister's friend has a house she needs to rent... you never know - Jen may be moving out sooner than expected...  The question is - can she afford it?  She may have to give up the leg waxing.  oye.

poop.

I didn't sleep well at all last night.  I kept waking up.  My body wasn't feeling well... I'm just sore for the most part.  I'm trying to figure out why...  I took some advil so hopefully it won't continue much longer.

My big brother clothing party went pretty well.  I managed to order quite a few cute things and save a bit of money.  I have a few options now for my class reunion. 

Can you believe it's almost September?  School is starting in some districts today.   Time does fly...

Last night I watched the emmys... you'd think I'd enjoy it more since I love television... it was pretty good though.  My favorite part was the intro - when they did the Glee inspired Born to Run.  Kind of fun.

I am really looking forward to my regular teaching schedule this week... I get every other day off woot woot.... maybe I can spend some more time in the studio then... that would be nice... now only if I had a television in my studio (that was the problem in grad school - no television I didn't want to work...)... hmmmm....

What's in store this week?  it's a three day weekend.  people will be on vacation so it might be slow at work....  It's payday tomorrow.... hmmm.... I don't know what else is happening... maybe I'll get a date?!?

let me see.

I am a bit uncomfortable in my abdominal area... 

Yesterday I bent to a clothing party and purchased a cozy tunic and a black tube... it would take too long to describe it here... anyway - the big brother clothing police would come get me.

I've been watching the news the past few days and they are revisiting Hurricane Katrina.  I find it interesting to see the images.  When it all happened I was just moving to Chicago and I didn't have access to any news (no television)... I remember sitting in the airport in Seattle and watching the Ray Nagan (was that his name?) telling people they needed to evacuate... the rest is just a blur.  I really have no idea of what went on.  It's all kind of strange.

Today I have my own big brother clothing party... I don't think there will be a big turnout... oh well.  I should probably go make my cheese ball now.

Busy day.

I don't have much time.  There's a lot going on today and I am crampy. 

I have a big brother clothing party I need to go to... I can't say their name or they might hunt me down.

I am now officially back to my normal cycle teaching schedule.  It's been so long I'm kind of excited about it... maybe I will find some new found energy.

I'm not expecting any positive results at ww this morning either...  crap.

Finaly Friday.

I am ready for the weekend.  This week has gone by pretty fast but I'm still ready for it to be over. 

I have the day off from the gym (although I'll go to pilates).... we're having mini quiche at work (although my underwear is getting too tight so I know I'm in trouble)....

I was supposed to dog sit this weekend but something came up so I don't have to... it makes it easier on me but the money would have been nice.

Yesterday I went to a ww meeting during lunch and it was not very good.... bad leader.  I won't get into specifics but I would never recommend this leader...

I have to gear up for clothing parties this weekend... I have two.  My friend Kitty's and my own.  I don't know if anyone is coming to mine... I have to figure out what I'm serving... hmmmm... food.

no - my underwear is tight.  I shouldn't think about food...

I need more coffee!  I need coffee.... I need coffee...

FRIDAY!  woot woot!

I is ready for wk nd

I am stinking tired... I know - it's a broken record with me...  but I am...

Only one more class to teach and I will be off for a whole day!  Next week it's back to the old schedule which will be nice.  Hopefully I can back into the swing of thinks and give my foot a chance to really heal... I'm thinking I need to try out a yoga class sometime.

I get to go to the dentist this morning to get my new fake tooth.  Tonight I am subbing and then I'm heading over to my friend Christy's house to hang out with her dogs for the weekend...

This weekend I have one of those big brother clothing parties... I think I may have mentioned that yesterday... I think it will be a bust. 

I think I need more coffee...

Oh, on the art front... I am going to apply for a teaching position in Ohio.  I am thinking I probably won't get my foot even in the door but I did get one of my grad advisors to write a letter of reference for me.... woo hooo...

okay, time for coffee...

tired tired tired....

I'm tired...

I found out yesterday that they need me to sub tomorrow nights cycle class as well.... I am also dog sitting this weekend....  I think sleeping would be nice.

Last night I went to bed at 10pm and was out like a light.

I'm still waiting for my body to quit with all the over eating... it's getting old.

This weekend I'm having another one of those big brother type clothing parties... it's times like these that I think they would like me inviting people on my blog because everyone is bailing on the party.... oh well. I guess that means I'll spend less money.

I found out that the other Jen Towner got a part time job... that's good news.  Her hubby also made the first cut for a job here in Seattle... now wouldn't that be fun... both of us in the same city...  but then she'd be the other Jen Towner... since she'd be invading my territory...

I think I'll hit the road now - I don't think my fingers are up to much more right now...

It's always the same...

I am sore again today... I know, I know,  It never ends...  this is a result from body sculpt class...  ow ow ow....

I am slowly expanding... I am waiting for my pants to get too tight and then I will explode.  I weigh more right now than I have in over five years I think.  At least I am still working out... I think I need help.... I know it will all switch back into gear eventually but when?

I will be back to my normal teaching schedule after today... that will be nice.  I may give myself Tuesdays as a running day...  My heel is still sore so I can't do that just yet... argh. 

I am borderline crappy feeling... need to figure out how to get out of it.... boo.

Not a lot of time...

Guess who forgot to put on her alarm this morning?  ME!

I actually slept in for almost a half an hour... it was kind of nice. 

I'm still recovering from my climbing experience... I'm a bit sore, and the front of my shoulder is a bit tender... my legs are also tight... I think that's from cycling though...

I spent most of the afternoon yesterday in the studio which was nice.  I did a lot of cleaning... but that's almost better than working on things... it gives me space to get things done.  It gives me a little sense of peace.  It is very evident however that I am a Fibers and Material Studies person... a lot of collecting going on... and not always things I need...

I would spend a little more time here this morning - but I can't.  That's what happens when you sleep in!

I have muscles in my back I didn't know I had.

I woke up this morning with a back full of little muscles that kind of hurt.

I am happy to report that I survived climbing - it's pretty fun...  I did five climbs - and made it up every time...  I only managed to injure myself once (scape on the thumb).  I didn't realize that the majority of the action in climbing is with your legs.  This is where all that cycling comes into play.... yay big thighs.  There were a few instances where my forearms were killing me but I powered through...

I'm not sure if I will make this a regular activity - but you never know... it's fun, there are cute outfits, and cute guys there.... there's also a wiener dog that was hanging out....

Today's agenda is teaching and then the studio I think.   I was thinking of going to a memorial service but I think I will skip that - there are going to be millions of people there and I don't know if I can handle the crowds and the grief (the grief of others...).  I haven't been to the studio for a few weeks and I need to get in there... maybe I'll do some cleanup in there so I can get some work done...

yep - that sounds like a great idea...

Rock Climbing

Today I am going Rock Climbing!  Hopefully I won't hurt myself... 

Last night I went to Happy Hour with my friend Marlo from the gym... it was nice.  I don't go out much - it was good for a change of pace....

Work was slow yesterday - we got an early dismissal... Friday turned out to be pretty good...

This morning I am going to be jumping up on the scale at ww and cringe... it just keep going up and up and up... I'm just waiting for that little thing to click into gear and get me back on track...  I'm still waiting..  hopefully it will come soon.  I'm tired of it not being here...

It's finally Friday.

I am tired this morning... not as tired as yesterday I think, but still tired.

I'm feeling large, waiting for that thing that will get my butt in gear to start keeping track of what I eat.

I don't have the motivation just yet.... I wish my foot would magically get better... it's driving me crazy.  It's not as bad as it was but it still hurts. boo.

Okay, I'm done complaining.

The world is coming to an end.

I saw Halloween candy in the store yesterday... it's still August!

I'm pretty jazzed about having two days off in a row from the gym... I like teaching but I'm getting a bit tired of doing it all the time...

I've been thinking about going to Chicago for a short visit in November...  I may have an offer for a job (probably doing portfolio reviews for National Portfolio Day)... I don't know if I have it in me to crush people's hopes...

Who knows...   Maybe I do...

Guess what?  I'm tired.  I know, I'm always tired right?  I'm really tired though...  this is that body and brain tired that I've got going on...

Maybe I will garner enough strength to pull myself off the sofa in a few minutes... throw myself into the shower... make myself presentable...

I found out yesterday that Arcade Fire is going to be playing in Seattle at the end of September... I'm thinking I might go.  I don't usually do these sorts of things but there's always time to change...

One more day.

I teach tonight and then it's two days off!  I'm tired...

It has been really slow at work this week because a lot of people are on vacation...  I want to go on vacation... it'd be nice.  It'd be nice to go anywhere... I can't though. 

I've been working at saving up my money to move out... it's not an easy task though... I've been looking at apartments and it's expensive... and I don't really want to live with anyone... I would just like to be all by myself with my futon, laptop and pink kitchen Aid mixer...  that would be nice.

I'm beginning to feel that agnsty feeling again... a need for a change.... I don't know exactly what though.  Maybe it's gas.

Did I mention that I'm going rock climbing on Saturday?  I'm going to vertical world to scale a wall.... it will be fun I hope.  Hopefully I won't hurt myself by falling off the wall.  That would suck.

I think that's it this morning.  I didn't think I had anything in me... words that is...

It was a sad day in cycle class history...

Last night I had a grand total of two people in my cycle class last night.  It was sad.  I don't know if I'm going to be paid for the class but that's alright,  it was a workout.

It's a little bit cooler this morning which is nice.  I slept pretty well... gee this post is dull... dull girl, dull post.

I'm not in the mood to do much today... just being a vegetable would be fine with me... but I have to go to work.  It's been pretty slow recently which I usually don't mind but sometimes I feel like I'm cheating...

Angst is coming my way... argh...need to get out now.

The only thing that hurts...

my tooth is a bit achy.  I only have to wait a week and a half until it's repaired...

Yesterday was fairly uneventful.... I went to Ikea with momma and we bought a stand for the new television set... then we came home and watched the last of season two of True Blood and then put the stand together.... it was pretty exciting.

It was stinking hot again yesterday and it will be today as well.  I guess I'll break out a dress today.

I got an email from the other Jen Towner yesterday and they have to put their cat to sleep today.  That's sad... I know how it can be.  But you need to do what's best for them... poop.

I don't have any plans this week, I got rejection letters from two art things I applied to last week (that's not a surprise)...  I'm getting used to the rejection.

Part of me misses the old days when I had more interesting things to blog about... or when I used to blog more actively about Mr. Arms, or the lack of having a date, or obtaining thin thighs.... I feel the need to be less censored... not that I've been actively censoring myself but I think over the past year or so I've become dull.  I need to work on that.

sunny with a chance of spilling coffee on yourself...

Yesterday I spent the afternoon hanging out at the beach with my friend Marjorie.. it was fun.  I don't usually do this sort of thing...  It was me going outside of my box...  I got a little bit of sun but it wasn't too much.... I spent the rest of the day catching up on my episodes of True Blood... I really like that show.. I would subscribe to HBO if I lived on my own and could afford it...

So now onto the coffee... I was sitting here minding my own business and then I dumped a bunch of coffee on my white robe (and the white sofa cushion).  Maybe I need a rubberized sofa.... easy to clean would be nice...   Oh well.

On the agenda today is nothing... except for teaching... it was a full class today and it might be another one today.    Maybe I'll go out to try and find some adventure...

I'll try to lay off the coffee...

Ow

I'm a bit stiff this morning... hmmm. I'm not sure why - but that's alright.

I don't have too much on tap today with the exception of ww and teaching.  I think it would be nice to take a nap though..

National Parks are fee this weekend... it might be fun to go somewhere... Mt. Rainier might be nice...

My brain isn't fully working this morning... argh.  I'll be alright.  I hope.

I think I should go... nothing more good will come this morning.

40 inches of television goodness...

We put together the new television last night.  It is glorious!!!

I am so happy it's Friday.  It's also payday and the weather is going to be nice...  The only thing that would make it better is if I had a date!  okay, that wouldn't necessarily make it better but you know...

Earlier in the week I had a lead on a house for rent... but it turned out to be too good to be true.  It's too expensive.  Oh well, I'll keep looking...

What else is happening?  Not much that I'm aware of... I may have to go on a field trip tomorrow with my camera... don't know where just yet though...

I think it's time for an adventure.  Where to go?  What to do?  I guess I'll just have to ponder that one...

Well, I better get back to the dogs and the new television set...

Oh, I got a rejection email for an art thing I applied for... still waiting to hear back from two other things I applied for... I'm not expecting much but I am going to continue plugging away...

I stayed out too late!

I had a good time seeing my camp friends last night but I'm tired from staying out too late.  It made for a long day.

When I got home the little dog decided to start crying....

My head hurts this morning.... I didn't drink anything - I did get my tooth fixed though (albeit temporarily)...  I have to have a new crown put on it... thank goodness for dental insurance...


Okay, random post today but that's what you get with not a lot of sleep...

Today is my one year anniversary at work.. woot woot... my last best law firm job ever!

Tonight I plan on helping my momma put together her new big - ass television set... it's HD  (I think I just peed my pants a little bit.)  hooray!

I miss my dentist.

That is why I am going to go visit him so he can fix my broken tooth.

I am getting ready for a long day... I will be having my one on one with Dr. Sorensen and then off to work, then I teach and then I'm off to the tail end of a barbecue...

I am a bit in a quandary because I have television shows that conflict with the barbecue (SYTYCD and Big Brother)...

I will survive though...

The weather is supposed to warm up the next few days (including a couple of days of 90 degrees...)... just one more chance to break out my legs...

Maybe I'll wear a dress today...  Maybe I'll meet my future husband... maybe I'll get rich... (okay, I already am rich - non money wise...).

I could just sit here and hang out for another ten minutes but I think my puppies are calling me asking me to snuggle...

It was Monday.

It was Monday... I broke my tooth.

It was Monday... I tried on pants and they were too tight.

It was Monday... I'm glad it's over.

another week..

They just run on one after the other.... 

The birthday party was pretty good but a little long.

I know why I don't go to kids Birthday parties too often - too many kids.

I ate two hot dogs and two pieces of hello kitty sheet cake - they were really good... I only ate one serving of vegetables yesterday (bad Jen).... oh well... back on track today.

I don't know what's in store for this week... not much that I know of... I am happy to report that I have been headache free for over 24 hours...  That's nice.  I was getting pretty tired of it all. 

I am going to be doing some more subbing cycle classes starting this week... not as many as I did the last stretch but five days a week...  it will get back to normal sometime soon...

Maybe this morning I will try to hang out a bit longer... The television went kaput so I don't have the wii to tell me that I'm overweight... that takes at lease 7 minutes off my morning routine...  I will sit here with my puppies just a little bit longer...

This week will mark my one year anniversary of working the new gig.  I am pleased.... I don't know if I've said it here but I will never have another Law Firm job ever (at least in Seattle....).... no stress (or not a lot)... no backstabbing, no drama.... hooray!

What else do I know?  Nothing really...  I'm almost ready to face the week.  Just need another cup of coffee and things will look better..... my nose is running... boo.

Great day for a party (not really)...

Today is Kattie's Birthday party.  It's raining outside. boo... I am excited about the Hello Kitty birthday cake though.

Not too much exciting happened yesterday (with the exception of losing .6 pounds at ww and having to buy a new television set....

I went to the studio yesterday and puttered around... it's good to go... I just wish I had more space and more to do...

Here are a few things that I like


















I bought all of these songs/albums in the past few weeks....

I have a feeling this post is going to ramble... oh well, what else is new about that?

I am feeling headache free today... that's good... now if my foot would feel 100 percent that would be cool. 

I'm thinking I should do something exciting today... (like look for a place to live...).  Hmmmm... what to do... or maybe I should just sit here and drink more coffee...

ants - pants.....

What?

It's Saturday... I think after the usual stuff I'm going to do I need to go to the studio.  I haven't been in a few weeks and I need to get there.
I am going to go to ww and I think it's not going to be pretty.

I am listening to Radio Go Girl and I'm on the air... I like it...

I should really get going.... I'm not in the mood though...

oh well,  I should... argh...

Finally I feel better...

I'm not 100 percent but I am much much better this morning.

I was fixed by my chiropractor - and I got my new orthotics... things are looking up.  If only it was a payday AND Friday my life would be complete.

I think things are on track for our 25th reunion.  There was a bit of confusion where we were going to hold it but I think we're back on track.  I find it surprising (okay, I really don't) that people hold onto preconceived notions from High School.  We are such different people now but I know that I am still intimidated by whom I perceived to be the cool kids back in school...

The most horrible thing this morning is that our cable is not working on the television in the living room.  I don't know what it is - my television in my room is working just fine... oh well....

Last night on television I had to stay up and watch Jersey Shore... it was pretty good... I have to watch it - it's like a trainwreck... I am also happy to report that Robert made it through to the finals in So You Think You Can Dance... whoopee!  He may not make it to the end but that's alright... he sure is nice to look at.

My time is winding down and I have to get a move on...

Better than what?

Head is a bit better this morning.  I ended up staying home yesterday - it was pretty uneventful though..  This morning I am going to the chiropractor and then the podiatrist.

I should be on the road to recovery.

I can't stay long because I need to get ready to be the audience feedback girl for Radio Go Girl...

the only really great think I can say about today is that it's almost the weekend and almost time for my nieces birthday party...

It won't go away.

The headache is better but it's still here.

I'm contemplating whether to go into work or not... I was told not to if I didn't feel much better.. I do feel better but not 100 percent.  I think it's my shoulders and neck that are the culprit.  I may call the chiropractor and see if they can get me in.

You know it's bad when your head hurts when you sneeze.

Ow.

This week I am going to be doing the audience feedback for Radio Go Girl... Emily is out this week... I'm moving up!

Hmmmm..... what to do.  maybe I'll drink some more coffee and see how I feel.

another headache...

I haven't had a headache in a while... but I got one last night and it's back again this morning... it's actually the back of my shoulders which are tight and now and it's traveling to the back of my head... I took four ibuprofen but it's not helping yet.

Last night I went to red robin for katie's birtdhay... it was fun but I'm tired this morning... (it could be the headache though)...

Once again I have a day off from the gym.  I am thinking I might take the yoga class after work.  I've never done yoga before... might be fun.  That is if the headache goes away...

I think I am going to get hopped up on the coffee and see if I can make the headache subside...

Last night I was able to download the new Arcade Fire album... that's exciting.  woot woot.

It's your Birthday (Katie).

Today is my niece's fourth birthday.  I remember when she was just born.  How exciting! 
okay, maybe not that exciting but you know....
We are going to celebrate tonight with dinner at Red Robin (my favorite).

I didn't get a good deal on the coffee this morning... oh well.  I can't stay here too long.  I have to get things cleaned up and then head over to the house and drop things off before I head to work.

Last night I found out that that choir director at our church was killed in an automobile accident this weekend.  That really sucks... Remember to live life to the fullest because you never know when it will be over.  Poop.  His daughter goes to the camp that I counsel at... that doubly sucks.  She's in junior high camp so I don't really know her but I would see her around when she was little.

On a brighter note - things I have to look forward to this week... I get my new orthotics on Thursday, I don't have to teach every day and that's it.... I think.  I guess that's enough.  Not teaching every day will be nice.  I think it's back to the busy schedule next week (although not as busy)...

I guess that's it this morning... I should pack it up so I can get moving...

Owwwy...

Here I sit on a different sofa with a different dog...

I managed to run the 8k... it was hard.  I don't think I'm good at running in the warm weather...  My body hurts this morning but not quite as much as it did after the half marathon...

Yesterday afternoon one of my toenails fell off finally... now I only have two to go... 

I don't have much planned today... I was going to meet someone for lunch but they had to cancel.  I may go to my former ceramic instructors sale...  I should also hit Nordstrom one more time before the sale ends (but that probably won't happen)...

In a perfect world I would go to the studio, apply for things and then come home to a nice home cooked dinner.

Have I talked about my issue with Target yet?  They gave money to an organization that runs ads for a right-wing nutbag who is anti  gay marriage...  I don't know if I can shop there anymore... argh.. what's a girl to do.

This is Samantha - she's a nice dog...