A bit cranky

Last week one of my "friends" on Facebook left a snarky comment on my timeline about the amount of status updates I put out there  (if you're not a facebook user bear (bare) with me).

The comment really got my panties in a twist...  Sometimes I am an overposter, sometimes I am not.  If you don't like seeing what comes out of my fingertips by all means hide the feed... don't be a bitch about it and be snarky.

I decided I didn't "need" this friend and I blocked her from posting on my timeline and I can't see what she posts (what she posted was not very interesting anyway).  I have a lot of people who actually enjoy what I put out there.  It's a good way for those of us who might be on the socially awkward/shy side to say things and keep in touch. 

If this person really knew anything about me she would know that I live an online presence - it started with the blogging and moved onto other outlets (facebook/tumblr/twitter).  I have plenty of things that keep me busy outside my online life.

My life is full and I don't need bitchy people bringing me down.

There - now that's a rant.

I could go on but I've got coffee to drink.

Back to the grindstone

It's back to work this morning and I am feeling much better.

I'm still not 100 percent, but I'm not feeling as crappy as I have been.  My weekend of inactivity has done the trick.  Hopefully this week goes smoothly... one of our Legal Assistants is out until Friday so it's just me and the temp.  We will make it... hopefully nothing too challenging comes up.  I think I succumbed to the plaque/black lung because the remodel is over (except for the finishing touches) and I can finally relax.  Therefore I got sick. 

It has been a very long year and finally I feel as though I can relax a bit...  I am really looking forward to camp this summer - it will be well deserved/needed.

I have a date with my dentist tomorrow. That should be exciting... 

what else?  I've not been eating on plan so I think I probably won't weigh in at goal on Saturday - hmmm.... I suppose I could go to an early meeting this week so technically it's not the beginning of the month..  that would be cheating though... would it?

I have made it through 10 episodes of Arrested Development this weekend  -  5 more to go.  Perhaps I will save them for this next weekend.  Decisions decisions...

I have decided that I am a big fan of sitting on the sofa first thing in the morning.  This whole thing of getting up at 4:30 is for the birds...

It's time for a change.

sleeping in!

I slept for 10 hours last night!

of course two of those hours I was on the sofa but that's okay...  I am feeling better today - still a little cold-like but I think I am on the mend.

The only plans I have today are to do laundry.  My foot is finally feeling better so I might go out for a walk and/or bike ride.  I think it's supposed to rain today but that's okay.  A little rain never hurt anyone.

I know I just posted last night so there's not much going on since then minus the sleeping part.  Oh, I did dishes finally too.

That's it.  If anything else exciting happens I will let you know.

Something yet nothing...

It's been another low key day.

I taught this morning and then I went to brunch at a friends house. I got home around 4 and have taken up residence on my sofa.

I'm feeling a bit better cold-wise, I'm not quite as congested as I was yesterday... a more productive cough is keeping things going.  I almost feel as though I might survive.

I think sometimes it's just better to take it easy sometimes.

I have watched a few episodes of Arrested Development on Netflix.  Google it if you don't know what I'm talking about.  I am going to savor the episodes for a while... no rushing through.

Tomorrow I get to sleep in.  No teaching at 6am!  woot woot!

I am going to stay up tonight and watch Long Island Medium.  I don't usually get to stay up past 9 on Sunday nights so I'm looking forward to it.

That's all today...

A Day of Nothing

I have spent the majority of the day watching movies on the sofa.  It's been a good day.
This morning I woke up with a congested chest... I took some drugs and went off for the day.

WW was not a surprise.  I think I'll have to lose 6 pounds this week in order to in at goal weight next week... oh well.  I'm not sure I can make it but I will stick to a plan.

I got my hair done today so I'm not looking so scruffy.

Not much to report around here.  Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow. Not that I feel too crappy today but it's nice to do nothing.  Perhaps I will go to bed at 8pm.

Black lung disease

I have been dealing with a few ailments for the past few days.  One of them may be black lung disease but I'm not 100 percent sure.  I moved a bunch of dusty files early in the week and my lungs haven't been the same since.  I don't feel really crappy other than a sore throat and a bit of heaviness in my lungs.

My other ailment is my foot - it's been sore since I ran the race last weekend.  I believe it's just an overuse injury and is feeling much better today.  My calf is a bit tight because I've been walking on it a bit funny - let me correct that, I haven't been walking much because it hurts... I've actually taken the bus a few times this week (you know it's bad when I do that)... This morning it feels a bit better and I might be able to walk to work.

I don't have many plans for the weekend.  The usual I suppose... ww, hairdo time, laundry... I am going to brunch on Sunday which should be fun.  I have to figure out something to bring with me..

Perhaps this weekend I will work on the rearranging of my apartment furniture... I still haven't gotten it down yet... it needs some tweaking.

I think that's all I have to report.  I am looking forward to the release of the new episodes of Arrested Development on Netflix. Maybe I will watch those on Monday...

Good times.

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...

Another Thrusday (which seems like Friday)...

The biggest drawback from teaching so many classes Sunday through Wednesday means that my Thursdays inevitably feel like Fridays.  Well, at least the past few months it's felt like Thursdays should be Fridays.

I have a camp friend staying at my place this weekend so I need to get the living room cleaned up.  I haven't tried my hide-a-bed yet (it belonged to my Dad, so it's the first time using it) so I have to see if I can get it open.

Today at work we are doing a big swap of offices... it's one of the final pieces before we are officially done.  I will take some photos of the place to show you how it looks.  It's pretty nice... it better be. I've been close to losing my sanity through the whole thing.

I have decided to take next Friday off as a mental health day.  I need it.  I should take more days off... but the next weekend is Memorial Day so that's alright - two three day weekends in a row.

What else do I know?  I don't have any clue... camp is coming up in 51 days... not that I'm counting (but I am)...  I'm going to see the Great Gatsby tonight.. then I will come home and collapse on the sofa.  Last night I did the "eyelids feel droopy, lay down, out like a light" transition to bed...  I don't mind those days...  I will probably do it again tonight..

I'm looking forward to the day when I have some more free time...

Blah

Same old, same old around here.

It's Tuesday...  I rode my bike into work yesterday and I made it without dying.  I think something is a bit off so it's making more noise than it should, but it's still rideable.

It was a scorcher yesterday - it got up to 87 degrees I think... not too bad.  I do pretty well in the heat since I did my time in Chicago.  The only thing I really don't like is getting extra sweaty in my work clothes.

Nothing too exciting is happening this week - no, I take that back.  I have passes to go see the Great Gatsby on Thursday... I'm going with my friend Kristen.  It will be fun.

This week the majority of the office remodel will be done... I will have a desk again, and maybe I can spread out a bit... I've been working in a little cubby hole without a lot of storage space...  it's been a challenge, but it's almost over.  I'm thinking of taking a few days off to recover from it all. 

Goodness... I'm ready for a break.

My Weekend (an essay in abbreviated format).

My weekend was satisfactory.  The weather was nice, I got my laundry done on Saturday (instead of today), I weighed in at goal, went to dinner with a friend yesterday, didn't kill anyone..

The only bad thing was waking up with a puffy eye this morning... perhaps it's allergies... it cleared up after a bit...

I have come to the conclusion that my brain is full and I am very tired... I hope things will even out in the next few weeks.  I think the majority of the construction/moving of offices will be done at the end of the week..

It's only 6pm, but I think I could probably go to bed now and be fine in the morning...

Next week?  Nothing too exciting... same old, same old...

I guess that's all I have to report.

I'm still here.

It's been a long week.

I'm going to put my weary body to rest in a few moments..

My Dad used to always say it's always darkest before you go blind...

I think he may have been right.

Problems

I had some issues with my internet connection yesterday.  I sat around in the morning and checked my email on my iphone.. it's small.

I've been having some issues with my bike chain coming off my bike - the past two mornings I was going to ride in but the stupid thing kept falling off...  hopes dashed.  I would try again this morning, but I don't want to end up having to drive in.

I was signed up for a bike maintenance class last night at REI but there was a scheduling snafu.  Oh well.... I would get into it, but it's still really early and my brain isn't quite working.

I really wanted to punch some people yesterday who I may or may not work with... it was a rough day.

It's hump day...  I am so ready for a vacation...