Jenerator's (fill in the blank) Rant

Fryday

2012-01-27T06:28:00.002-08:00

I was thinking it might be interesting to stay in bed this morning, but it is mini quiche Friday so I hauled my backside out of bed.

Last night I went to a preview party for that Big Brother Clothing Company's new season. I tried on clothes and ate a bunch of yummy treats... I also scheduled a party for April first.... it gives me a plan for cleaning up my apartment....

Update on the parental unit (Dad)... his brain hasn't changed for the past four years (CT scan)... they are adjusting his meds so hopefully he'll have some better mobility soon... it's stressful dealing with all that stuff - and I'm not even as involved as other members of my family... that's where I suppose having a significant other can come in handy (having someone to talk to about these things... ) that's why I have you... however impersonal it may seem...

I feel like I'm going to be sick (no- I'm not really going to be sick... it's just stress).... I'll be alright.

Slow Moving

2012-01-26T06:47:00.002-08:00

This has been one of those mornings when nothing is happening quickly... I've been sitting around for the past 45 minutes goofing off... now I've run out of posting time... I'll hit the high points of yesterday and today...

Chiropractor visit - good, he said that my gait looks a lot better since I got my knee fixed.

Work - busy but not too bad...

Tonight I'm going to a big brother clothing company preview party.

There is going to be a new apartment manager starting in February... it will be nice to have someone here - maybe some of the burnt out lights will get fixed...

That's all I know...

oh, I'm poor.

A date with my favorite man...

2012-01-25T05:56:00.000-08:00

I am going to the chiropractor this morning... yay.

I have been having a few headaches, so I think this will help.

I don't have much to report today except that it was really windy last night and I'm happy I didn't loose power. The lights flickered a few times but I was spared.

This is what my horoscope says today

Today is an 8 -- Aspire to great heights. Friends gravitate to your orbit so get something exciting in action. Explore every lead. A benefactor appears.

I like benefactors..... maybe something will work out.

I wish I had a rant for you, but I don't... things are okay so far this week... I give my mood a 7.5.

Okay, fine.

2012-01-24T06:28:00.000-08:00

This morning I woke up at the correct time. I even managed to get some dishes done this morning.

All I can say right now is that my backside really hurts. I took the body sculpt class last night and it included a lot of butt work. Now it hurts to walk.

Last night Mr. Clunky returned... he'd been gone for a week visiting his girlfriend in Mexico (or someplace like that)... I had forgotten what it's like to get a good nights sleep without earplugs until I had to use them...

oh well.

Oscar nominations were announced today. I remember when I used to get up and watch them live... I would have done that this morning if I had remember they were going to be on... Moneyball is in the running for best picture, and it should be in my mailbox when I get home tonight. Maybe I will watch it! I may also put the Help in my queue...

What else...

My sister took my Dad to the neurologist yesterday... (she's a peach for taking care of things all the time...)... hopefully they will figure out what's going on with him. It stresses me out a but but I will survive...

Work is much better this week - there was a full staff so I didn't have to run around like a crazy person!

I think that is all I know this morning.... if I can make it to work without hurting myself I will have accomplished much today.

Short update...

2012-01-23T06:46:00.001-08:00

I forgot to set my alarm... (okay, I forgot that I had turned it off)....
I don't have any time to post.

I am sorry... Coffee trumps blogging this morning... I have four minutes to suck it down.

It's a miracle

2012-01-22T07:50:00.000-08:00

I lost weight last week and I'm a bit surprised...

Yesterday was pretty uneventful. I ended up coming home around 3pm with a headache... I took a shower and then a nap.

I put my pajamas on a bit after 4pm and I'm not out of them yet.

Today I am off to teach my first class in almost a week... I am pretty sure it will be okay - I don't think I've forgotten how to do it.

I am also going to visit my dad this afternoon. I had a weird dream about him - hopefully it's not foreshadowing anything...

My horoscope said this today

Today is an 8 -- A word from you helps a loved one stay on track. Your intuition's right on target. Follow the recipe and adapt as necessary. Step into responsibility and shine.

I think that's good - what do you think?

I am going to go check and see if my paper is here... I've checked twice and no luck yet... I like to read my Sunday ads....

We're going to venture out today!

2012-01-21T05:53:00.000-08:00

The snow is melting and it's really sloppy but I'm going to get out and go ww. I'm sure I've gained this week, but I'm not to worried about it.

On the agenda today - ww, maybe the gym, definitely laundry, waxing appointment and then possibly a visit to Dad... it depends on whether driving and time permits... I talked to him the other day and he sounded tired but okay... I'm sure he's probably bored out of his mind... I will get out to see him this weekend.

First thing this morning I get to clean my car of ice and snow - so I better get a move on... I'm going to wear my hip waders out so I don't get doused...

Lucky

2012-01-20T06:37:00.000-08:00

I consider myself very lucky... I still have power, I have food, I have coffee... I can walk to work, I can walk to the store, I don't have to feed anyone but myself.

Overall I have fared pretty well... I will take everyone's whining in stride... The only thing I don't understand is people going stir crazy... I mean, read a book, bundle up and take a walk (but not under falling ice)...

I am thankful that I am fairly active so it's not a big deal for me to get out and walk someplace...

Here's my report from yesterday...

I went to work, worked 7 hours straight, sent out 26 Fedex, 6 certified letters etc... only to find that Fedex picked up early and my stuff won't get out until today... wa wa... that's alright. That's what happens when it snows in Seattle... I think we may send out a bunch again today...

Maybe I'll get to leave early today... not at 4:15 like yesterday...

I bought bubble bath at Lush yesterday so I am all set for my Friday night bubble bath/Entertainment Weekly date...

With lack of cars on the road, comes the increase in volume of things that are out there - that would be trains (the whistle sounds like it's next door), and the guy who lives next door who decided to start singing at 11:20... I wanted to poke my head out the window and start yelling like they do in New York, but I thought that wasn't such a good idea... he stopped eventually...

Am I just a grouch? Maybe....

Here are a few photos I took while I was walking to work yesterday...

Um... Okay.

2012-01-19T06:29:00.002-08:00

Yesterday I got to work right on time... then we got an email saying that we didn't have to come in if it was too hard... I stayed until 3:40 though... I am going to attempt to walk down again today.

There are things to go out... but that all depends on whether or not my boss gets in. Oh the joy.

At least I have coffee this morning.

There is an ice warning this morning... I just hope the power doesn't go out. Because that would really suck...

I am not going to rush into work this morning because I know that I am the closest one to the office and nobody will be there before me. If it turns out that I don't have to work today I can just hang out downtown and maybe see a movie... that sounds like a perfect idea!

Last night my friend Jenna from camp came over and hung out with me... I made her one of my fabulous grilled cheese sandwiches. It was nice to hang out with her for a while...

They canceled classes at the gym through 1pm today... luckily I don't have to teach until Sunday now... I'm just snug like a but in a rug...

The lights are blinking again... maybe I should find some candles.. even though candles are not allowed... more later!

Flurry Fest!

2012-01-18T06:10:00.000-08:00

So, it's not really snowing as much as they predicted it would... not that I really mind.

I have to walk to work anyway...

I am trying to find a sub for my class tonight so I don't have to head out there and have the possibility of getting stuck. I haven't ever missed a class due to snow, but there's always a first time too...

I am a bit distressed this morning because I don't have a full pot of coffee... luckily I had enough for half a pot, but still... it's a bit challenging today.

Yesterday at work was crazy... nonstop work... which was good, because I didn't end up eating a bunch of crap in my spare time.

If my coworker get's into the office today, it's going to be just the same thing today. Yikes.

I just got a message from my boss at the gym... I think I've got the class covered... woot woot...

Okay, I have to suck down the rest of my coffee.... that little bit that's left... I may have to suck the moisture out of the grounds...

Snug as a bug...

2012-01-17T06:24:00.002-08:00

I'm snug as a bug for at least a few minutes... until I have to go out into the world... It's supposed to possibly dump snow tonight and tomorrow... but so far today, so good... it's one of those classic cases of Seattle overreacting to the prediction of snow... I am pretty jazzed that I don't have to really be anywhere besides work until tomorrow night. We will see how things go then and play it by ear...

Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon with my Dad. He has had to move down to the health center because he's had a couple of falls. They are going to try and figure out what is going on with him and they can take better care of him down there. Hopefully they can manage what is going on and get him some good results.

Driving in the snow yesterday wasn't too bad... I just went the bus route and it was no problem. I don't really have to drive until Saturday if I don't want to... I can take the bus to the gym tomorrow night if need be, and then spend the night at Mom's house... oh I am so adaptable...

My ankle looks like this now (but a little more bruised now)....

That's what I get for trying to be a step aerobic queen...

Oh well... at least I can walk on it.

I think that's it this morning... Overall I give my general feelings of self worth and value an 8 today.

I hate snow.

2012-01-16T08:46:00.000-08:00

I'm sure I've mentioned this before but I really dislike snow. It's okay to look at, but to get around and drive in it? No thanks.

It's a little worse now that I live on Capitol Hill... too many hills to get around on...

I rescheduled my lunch appointment with Dad to today... I hope it will be easier to get to Greenlake when it's not snowing like crazy... I also have to teach tonight so hopefully I can make it to and from without major incident... I must say I do like having a car that is great in snow (at least from what I could tell yesterday)...

I have to confess that I haven't been eating that healthfully the past few days... I had an incident with some Ding Dongs yesterday (need to help Hostess out!)... I am feeling pretty gross though...

I should get moving... I'm doing laundry - need to have pants to wear to teach... can't teach naked.

The view from the sofa...

2012-01-15T08:08:00.001-08:00

Well - the ankle feels better this morning but it's still not great. It doesn't hurt enough to not teach this morning... now I just have to get to the gym in the trace amount of snow.

Hopefully the snow will stay away for the majority of the day. Well at least until I get done going over to my Dad's place this afternoon... I'm going to have lunch with him and then hopefully help him figure out his telephone. It was stuck on speaker phone and he doesn't have the instruction manual with him.

I love my dad, but dealing with him stresses me out sometimes... I guess I'll get used to it eventually...

Okay, to change the subject - tonight is the Golden Globes.... I am really looking forward to watching them. I've only seen a few movies - (Bridesmaids and Young Adult), but I do watch a lot of Television so I will know about those categories... I am also looking forward to Ricky Gervais grilling everyone... I like him as much as I like Kathy Griffin I think.

Tomorrow I don't have any plans - I think I may sleep in and then veg out again... who knows - maybe I'll work on some applications or cleaning my apartment... I always say that and I never do it though...

I should probably round up some clothing and try to get my broken body out the door...

Here I am, foot up!

2012-01-14T14:08:00.000-08:00

Guess what I did this morning? I twisted my ankle again! Damn that step class. I stepped on half the step, turned the ankle and went down like a drunken sorority girl...

The knee is okay (tweaked a tiny bit), but the ankle is big and puffy and sore... it will be alright but I'm taking it easy today...

Pretty huh?

I am just going to hang out today and catch up on television... I might even nap.

So much for my career in taking step classes!

Oh well.... I thought things were going too well.

Did you all see the sunset last night? Here's some highlights...

Glad to be here....

2012-01-13T06:44:00.002-08:00

I sure am glad to be here at the end of the week.... I am pooped. It's been one of the longest weeks in recent memory.

I just have to get through today - tonight I am meeting some friends for dinner/whatever... my best friend M has had an even harder week than I have. Today she is going to the memorial service for her Step mother (it's a long story - but basically her biological father's ex-wife who has been like a grandmother to her kids)... she had aggressive breast cancer.... after dealing with all the grief of today she wanted to hang out with some friends so that's what we'll do. It can't hurt to spend time with friends.

They are saying that it's going to snow this weekend. I'm sure you all remember how I feel about snow.
I don't like it.

I would rather sit on a beach somewhere...

I don't know what else... I did dishes this morning so I'm feeling a bit virtuous...

Oh, I made a plane reservation to go to LA next month for the College Art Association Conference. Luckily I made some friends while I was in Vermont who live in LA so I have a free place to stay! That will be fun... now I just have to work on Teaching application so I might actually get an interview while I'm there (I sort of dropped the ball on this so I don't think that's going to happen - but you never know)...

Oh well... I guess that's the way things go.

Well - it's time to get off the sofa...

Are we sure it's only Thursday?

2012-01-12T06:30:00.000-08:00

I could use a day off after yesterday. It was a long long long long day.......

Everything went fine, it just took a lot out of me.

I did get to look at the hole they cut out of my Dad's scalp. Icky..... wear sunscreen everyone. You don't want to have skin cancer. Yuck yuck yuck... the smell of burning flesh was gross too...

Today I am back to work and I'm subbing the cycle class tonight.

Did I mention that my foot has kind of stopped hurting? I found a bottle of arnica in my desk drawer at work and started taking it as indicated - my foot isn't killing me all the time.. I think I'll stick with it. It might heal (no, not heel) after all.

I have a glimmer of light in my future.

The good news about the rest of this week?? Payday tomorrow... I think that's it.

That will be enough to push me through to the other side.

Late Morning

2012-01-11T06:40:00.000-08:00

I have the duty of taking my Dad to a doctor's appointment today so I get to spend a little more time with the sofa/news this morning... I thought about sleeping in, but that didn't happen.

I have a few things to report today.

Yesterday I walked home from work and my foot didn't really hurt! - I think it's because I found a bottle of arnica in my desk drawer at work and started taking it... who knows? Maybe I have found some relief.

I was so excited about being able to walk that I went to the gym and took a Total Fat Burning Class... I think my backside is going to fall off... ouch. I made it though. It's a combination of cardio, weights and step aerobics. 2012 is going to be the year when I get my core muscles back (I miss my two pack)...

I was a little disappointed to find out the Suze Orman's show is not available on Demand... poop. You would think every cable channel would carry Oprah's network, but no..... another reason why Comcast is not always the best.... oh well... Better than no cable or internet I guess... (I'm paying for a phone I don't even use to get a better price - but it's still expensive)...

Hey, was that a little bit of a rant there? I think so! It feels good.

I think I will leave you with that then.

The Same old Thing

2012-01-10T06:11:00.000-08:00

Nothing new to report.

Status same as yesterday.

My body isn't used to the extra work I have been putting in... it hurts. I guess that's what happens when you don't use things (muscles)... they hurt more when you start using them again.

My class was full again last night.... I give it a few more weeks before people start falling off the exercise wagon... I'd fall off if I thought I could get away with it.... but I can't keep my girlish figure by not working out.

My goal for the rest of the week? Get through it without having a nervous breakdown... I think I'll make it... I just need to make it through Tomorrow and I'll be good...

I think tonight's agenda will include my watching of Suze Orman's Money Class... I don't know if I've ever told you, but I'm sort of a fan of hers... she's got a new series on Oprah's Network. But of course I don't get OWN on my Cable plan so I have to watch it on Demand today... the things I have to go through...

I think it is time for me to drink more coffee and contemplate the raw spot I have on my lower back (tailbone) from doing reverse curls on a bench without a mat.... ouch.

WHat?

2012-01-09T06:28:00.001-08:00

It is Monday once again...
I don't have much to share today...

My body still hurts and I have a rug burn (or I should say step burn) on my tailbone from my core class on Saturday... I guess that's what happens when you are sweaty and not using a matt on the bench... ouch. Feels like razor burn.

I am trying to get some motivation to (okay - I totally forgot what I was typing there...)...

I guess I just need more coffee.

On the agenda this week?
Work, Teaching, Taking my dad to a surgical appointment on Wednesday, subbing cycle, and then another three day weekend... woot woot.

I have been approached about teaching a cycle class at the Downtown gym one day a week... I think I might do it. I could use the income to go toward my emergency fund... it would be a bit more convenient than going out to Lake City one extra day a week... I am still pondering...

Yesterday I went to hang out with my Dad - he seems to be better, I think he's just lonely and doesn't like having to depend on other people to get places... I can empathize a little bit, but I really have no idea of how it really feels. It makes me sad, but I guess this is just something we have to get through.. my Dad wanted me to stay for dinner but I had errands to do... it broke my heart a little bit. I made a date with him for next Sunday dinner (which is lunch)... hopefully that will suffice. There's something to be said about getting out there and being more social... when things happen you have more people to support you.

Well, I guess that means I should just get out there and be more social...

I think this week will be good!

owie wowie!

2012-01-08T08:02:00.000-08:00

I worked out extra yesterday and now I really hurt... my legs, my core, my biceps... ow.

I fell asleep on the sofa at 8pm... I woke up around 9:45 and went to bed.... it was a long day.

I am heading over to my Dad's this afternoon to hang out.... he seems to be in a better mood since Christmas - that's good....

I don't really have much to say this morning.... I should have a full class and I'm thinking about putting together a new playlist this morning... can I do it in a half an hour??? Maybe. We shall try.

Update...

2012-01-07T19:08:00.001-08:00

I only gained four pounds this week.

I took a step class this morning and I didn't die.

I went to Dad's and sorted through things (and removed some contraband from his apartment).

Now I am on the sofa and I'm going to lie down and probably take a nap before I go to bed.

That is if Mr. Clunky will keep it down a bit. It sounds like he's playing a musical instrument. (a base?)

Time to go put on the pajama bottoms...

Too many cookies.

2012-01-07T06:08:00.000-08:00

I had a little issue with cookies last night and I am pretty sure that I will be up about 4 pounds when I weigh in.

Um... I'll be back later (I hope)... I may try to go to the gym and work out today... it will be strange to be there without teaching... oh well...

Ergh - Friday

2012-01-06T06:38:00.001-08:00

Why is it that the short weeks always take the longest to get through...

I am wiped out and ready for a big long nap...

Yesterday I ended up walking about 10 miles overall so my body is a bit sore this morning.... I wish my foot would miraculously get better... it hasn't though... maybe this year sometime.

What's on the agenda today? It's bagel day. I'm going to try and control myself and not eat too many. I have been a little less than successful in my eating plan this week. Oh well, that's just the way it goes sometimes.

I think I will most likely just come home, take a bath and then snuggle up on the sofa and become a vegetable.

Dissatisfaction abounds.

Thank Goodness it's Thursday.

2012-01-05T06:37:00.003-08:00

Weird stuff happened last night while I was sleeping...

1 - I woke myself up by saying "yes".... I think maybe I was having a dream or something and I was responding to someone (my mom) calling my name.

2 - Mr. Clunky and his girlfriend had sex sometime around 2:30... this is the second time in a week that I've been woken up by that... at least she Mr. Clunky's girlfriend sounds like she's having a good time... I was able to go back to sleep pretty quickly afterward... I must have been tired.

3 - That's all I have... it just seems like two things is not enough when you're making a list.

Last night my class was completely full... There were also people who were late so they didn't get in... people need to be on time or I can't guarantee anything...

I am going to be subbing in the next few weeks so I will be able to afford that operation I need! (just kidding - I don't need an operation)....

I called my Dad yesterday and actually talked to him. He sounded alright... a little bit sleepy. I am going to head over there this weekend and hang out/help him out... I think for the most part he is doing better (that is according to my sisters)... it's just going to take time to adjust.

My cold is getting better... I'm still a bit croupy and my head hurts, but I will survive...

Tonight I am going to First Thursday... there's a show at Soil which I want to see... I have finagled my friend Kyle into coming with me so I HAVE to go... it will be good for me.

I think that's it.... I need more coffee and more motivation...

Better

2012-01-04T06:27:00.000-08:00

I am feeling better this morning. Not great, but better.

Thank goodness it's already Wednesday... Only three more days and I get another weekend.

My body is a bit sore because I did a body sculpt class on Monday... it's been a while since I did anything like that.... ouch.

In general my body doesn't hurt as much as it has in recent months. My foot still hurts, but not like it has - and my knee is back to where it was before the torn meniscus... I don't have quite the flexibility I would like, but that's my own fault because I didn't rehab it like I should. Maybe I will hit up a yoga class this weekend and work on that.

What's up the rest of the week?

Not much that I can think of.... work and teaching... trying to lose the five pounds I gained in the past three days of unregulated eating.

Oh, tomorrow is First Thursday... I will go to that.

This morning sure came early...

2012-01-03T06:11:00.001-08:00

I know it's only been a few weeks since I worked a full work week, but it was hard getting up this morning... This morning I feel like I've been hit by a truck because I did a body sculpt class last night and I haven't done one in a while... ouch.

My cold is moving it's way through my body... today it's kind of in my head and nose... it's not really in the chest right now which is good.

I don't have plans tonight - I think I will most likely collapse when I get home... it should be a busy day at work. Everyone will be back and I'll have to start working on getting everything changed when it comes the departure of my favorite attorney... yep I said it - he ~~was~~ is my favorite...

Maybe tonight I will take my box of Christmas decorations back to the storage area... I only got a few things out of it... oh well, there's always next year right?

MMMMMMM........ what else? not much... coffee is calling my name.

What's going on?

2012-01-02T08:47:00.001-08:00

My cold has progressed to my chest and head... I don't feel horrible, but I don't feel great. I have to teach tonight so that will be interesting... I hope I remember how to do it.

I'm sure things will be fine.

I have a good feeling about this year (I think I said that last year too)... who knows? Maybe I'll have more than three dates! I'm sure there must be people out there that go out less often than I do.... they just don't talk about it. I think the key is to get out and do things more often... I've been working on it. I feel good (figuratively)...

I am watching an Intervention Marathon on A & E.... there is a new episode on tonight AND a new Episode of Hoarders... HOW EXCITING! I now have something to live for (today)...

I was thinking about visiting my Dad today, but if I'm sick I'm not sure I should go... I don't want to spread my germs... I will have to revisit that idea later on....

I'ze did it...

2012-01-01T16:35:00.002-08:00

I still feel crappy - but I'm happy to report that I survived the Polar Bear Plunge... my only regret is that they ran out of patches for it.... so I got a leftover patch from 2011....

that kind of bites. oh well....

I am back on the sofa, where I will remain until sometime this evening.... then I will go to bed.

here are some photos

... and this is how it starts.

2012-01-01T07:53:00.003-08:00

I was a bum last night and didn't go out. I ended up going to bed at 10:30 and slept through the New Year.

This morning I am heading out for the Polar Bear plunge - I think I'm ready (chest cold and all)...

I don't have much to say - here are some photos from the walk home on Friday...

Here is my list of things I have to look forward to in the New Year:

New episodes of Hoarders and Intervention

Ummmm.... that's all I can think of right now... maybe we'll throw in a half marathon again... you never know.

I'm here (sort of)...

2011-12-31T15:46:00.000-08:00

I feel like I've been hit by a truck... I danced hard last night and didn't sleep a lot.

I am currently on the sofa in my pj's - I should be making a cheese ball though... I may just end up taking a nap.

I will post a few pictures later... they aren't very good...

Not that it matters...

Ah - to be 44 and dance for three hours non-stop without ibuprofen... or tennis shoes...

Mini Quiche day

2011-12-30T07:09:00.000-08:00

We are having mini quiche at work today... yum.

Tonight I am going to an 80's dance party... what do I wear? I have no idea...

My visit with my dad went well yesterday... he's looking better, and moving a bit faster... they are making adjustments to his medications I think... he was a bit ornery to me - which is nice to see... I think I can relax a little bit now...

I woke up this morning with a heaviness in my throat... I hope I'm not getting sick... I've done pretty well by not getting sick this year... let's see if I can escape the throws of sickness...

Today my favorite boss is moving his furniture out of the office... it's sad. Oh well... life must go on.

The new year will bring a lot of changes around the office... changing the firm name, changing the letterhead, changing name with vendors, changing our email addresses.... website.... aye aye aye... all I can say is that this is a bit of job security for me... poop.

I give this year a 5.5.

Better, but not great.

2011-12-29T08:08:00.002-08:00

Yesterday was fairly uneventful...

I came home a little before 5pm and I took a bath and then put on my pajamas... and there I stayed until right now.

Okay, I stayed in my pajamas, I've moved around a bit, including about an hour sleeping on the sofa because I woke up and started thinking about my Dad again.

I was also told yesterday that I was completely secure in my job... I pretty much assumed that, but it's reassuring... the feeling around work is sort of like when you're parents are breaking up and there's not a lot of talking going on... it's rough, but we'll get through it.

This afternoon I am hopefully going to go visit my Dad... from what I understand he's still adjusting to the move to Assisted Living, but my sister said he seemed to be in a better mood yesterday. I sure hope so, it's hard to see somebody down - especially when it's one of your parents... Hopefully the new year will bring some new energy into the situation...

On a more frivolous note, I am going out dancing tomorrow night and have no idea what to wear... any ideas out there? I am also prepping for my Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday.... I think I have the costume ready (think pink sequins)... do you want to come with me?? It will be fun.

I promise...

And one more thing...

2011-12-28T07:11:00.001-08:00

As if life weren't challenging already, I got into work yesterday and was told that my favorite boss is leaving the firm. I know things happen for reasons but this really sucks.

Let's just hope the new year is better...

I did get my new cycle shoes yesterday and I took them for a test spin... they work just swell.

What else? Not much.... maybe tomorrow I'll have something more mundane and less exciting to tell you...

Let's see if I can get this right.

2011-12-27T08:05:00.000-08:00

I had a lazy day yesterday... I needed it I think.

This morning I managed to sleep in until 7... I don't have to be at work until 10 - so it's kind of nice... I think it's another lazy sort of day... I will call the parental unit this afternoon and see what's going on and maybe stop by for a visit.... I should also go to the gym because I have been a slug the past few days. That's alright... I can't be a ten all the time.

I managed to "gift" some of my old hangers to someone in my apartment building, I left them in the entryway... as a present to myself I bought new slimline hangers from Bed Bath and Beyond... They work really well keeping everything organized and they are not bulky - nothing falls off them either... I give them a thumbs up. (I just read some of the reviews online and some people say they break, but so far so good for me)...

What else should I do today (other than work)....

It's almost the new year so we are being inundated with the weight loss commercials - I vote for Weight Watchers because it works... PLUS Jennifer Hudson and Charles Barkley are their spokes people and I like them better than Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, or any other of those yahoos.....

I just saw a commercial for Weight Watchers online and you can do it that way too! Join for free right now.... or you can come with me to a meeting... It's been over eight years and I've kept off over 30 pounds... a lot of my friends don't even remember/know what the old, fat, me used to look like... maybe someday soon I will share a photo of the old me.

My tummy keeps making gurgly noises... I may have to see a doctor sometime soon to see if I have any food allergies going on. I'm sure I've told you that I'm not eating pork products anymore... it sucks to not be able to eat the things one loves...

I think that is all I have to share this morning... I have about another half an hour before I have to start getting ready... Today is going to be a good day.

Good Night's Sleep

2011-12-26T18:49:00.001-08:00

As I expected watching when Harry Met Sally helped my mood immensely - it's amazing that a movie that's over 20 years old can do that... they don't really make them like that anymore.

I managed to sleep about 9 hours which was nice. I did have to put in the earplugs sometime in the middle of the night because Mr. Clunky was being well, you know - clunky...

Today I have nothing on the agenda... I may clean up a bit and then go work out. The apartment isn't too bad, but it could use some tidying...

For Christmas the dogs bought me a new pair of pajamas and a robe. The robe is nice and comfy - it will alternate nicely with my Hello Kitty robe (and it won't show coffee I spill on myself - which I just did)...

This week I only work four hour days so I will take the opportunity to catch up on my energy and clean up... I also need to get ready for the Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday... I do have an outfit to wear... just think pink sequins...

CRAP! I FORGOT TO HIT PUBLISH AGAIN... oh well - 10 hours later, here you go!

Better...

2011-12-25T20:40:00.000-08:00

It was a stressful few days... but I manged to get to the other side.

It's just hard to see my father's mobility decline... he has his good days and his bad. It brings ones own mortality into focus and not wanting to be a burden to anyone... It's hard to see him depressed to (although he's always been depressed - it's just a little bit harder now)...

It just makes me sad. I know it's okay to be sad...

Oh well, now I'm watching When Harry Met Sally..... this will definitely cheer me up.

One good thing about being stressed out is that I haven't wanted to eat too much... ah.

I also didn't sleep well last night - I don't think I'll have that problem tonight... I'm even going turn off my alarm and wake up when my body wants to wake up... (hopefully it won't be 4am).

That's all I know right now... back to my ornery self tomorrow...

Trying to pull it from my toes

2011-12-25T08:43:00.000-08:00

I'm sure I have some holiday spirit somewhere... I just can't find it yet.

I don't want to be a downer so I'm not going to post anything more right now.

I'm sure it's not as bad as I think it is... I just have to suck it up.

Dufus

2011-12-24T11:59:00.000-08:00

I created a signup form for my email list but I can't figure out how to update it... aye aye aye... Technology is going to kill me.

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I have no idea how today is going to go.... I haven't actually talked to my father since Monday. I think he's having a bit of an adjustment period into A.L. I'm supposed to take him to my sister's house tonight... I don't even know if he's gotten my messages yet... I know he knows I've called, so that's good. I suppose I'll just have to take everything in stride.

I have a hair appointment - thank goodness...

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Last night I did a preemptive workout for my Holiday eating.... then I visited the dogs, and then I braved the mall for about an hour. That was enough.

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I am really not in the mood to go to weight watchers

I am really not in the mood to celebrate the holiday.....

I'm not really in the mood to do much of anything.....

Bah

It will pass.

oops - I forgot to hit publish...

I finally talked to my Dad. He's in the dumps. I only cried once while I was getting my hair done.

I didn't gain weight. whew...

Success!

2011-12-23T06:33:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I managed to get the holiday e-card sent out to our clients at work... of course all the people who are out of the office and have their out of office assistants on have their emails bounce back to me... there were 13 in my in box when I left last night - maybe there will be more today... I'm guessing 50. I will let you know if I am right.

I enjoyed using Mail Chimp so much, (the email marketing site) that I created my own email sign up form. If you want to sign up for it go here... I think the link will work... if not, that's alright...

Today it should be a short day at work (I say should be).... it doesn't necessarily mean it will be so... that's alright. I have nothing to do this afternoon (except wrap presents) so I could stay a bit later if I need to...

I have to figure out how to fit exercise in today... I've fallen off the good eating wagon and I'm having issues.... not bad issues, but issues nonetheless ... If I get to leave early I may head to the gym and/or Greenlake.

I tried to call my Dad once again yesterday... no answer. I guess that's good - no news is good news. Maybe they are keeping him out of trouble now.

Okay, I will finish this morning's post with a Christmas wish list...

I would like someone to come over and help me clean my apartment
I would like someone to complete job applications for me
I would like a new sofa from Ikea
I would like a find a person who will rub my feet for free

Amen and thank you Jesus.

Sign up for my email list

2011-12-22T20:06:00.002-08:00

I guess it's going to be one of those days.

2011-12-22T06:40:00.001-08:00

My goal today at work is to get our Holiday e-card sent out.

I know, you're probably thinking "wouldn't it have been better if they just ordered cards and mailed them out?"

The answer is yes.

Lesson learned from this??? Don't go the seemingly easier route, because it very well may send your office manager over the edge of insanity.

On a more joyful note.... I have a new television set.

We sucked it up and I have a new baby... What did I do before now?? She's not humungous (only 32 inches...).... but she's all mine. I may never leave my apartment again.

I haven't heard anything from my father... I guess no news is good news. I will try to call him again today (if I'm not sobbing in the bathroom at work because of the whole e-card situation).

I think that is all I have to share today....

Remember to get your good to go pass if you're living in the Seattle area!

hmmmmm.....

2011-12-21T06:36:00.003-08:00

I think it's going to be a slow day at work... it's the beginning of Hanukkah and half of the attorneys in my office are Jewish... it's the downward spiral to the three day weekend. I am not going to complain though. I have been really tired.

Tonight is my last class of the year. I guess they have decided to hold some classes at the gym next week (even though mine aren't included in any of the plans).

If you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all.

Last night I got out the crock pot and made some chili... nothing like waking up to yummy smelling food.

I left a message for my Dad yesterday... I think he's doing okay. I guess he fell down yesterday, but his vitals were good... I guess now that he's in A.L. we will hear more about these sorts of things. He probably took some spills before, but we didn't know about them. My sister tells me his apartment looks really nice.... I will get to see it on Saturday... I think giving him some time to get settled in will be good.

A person I know on Facebook posted this link yesterday it's about things to stop doing to yourself. They have since posted a list of things to do... it's nice to remind yourself...

I think that's all I need to share this morning...

What I know.

2011-12-20T05:47:00.004-08:00

My dad's move went well as far as I can tell.

I got to my Dad's around 8am and helped him finish getting ready (belt and shoes)... and then we headed downstairs to get breakfast at the Hearthstone. Then we went for a long drive around Volunteer Park and Lake Washington. I delivered him to my sister's house a bit before noon and then headed to work.

I got the lowdown from one of my sister's last night and she said he was a bit cranky by the time he got back to his new place, but I don't blame him. Everything got moved into his new digs and the important stuff was unpacked. Hopefully he slept well last night in his new bed... I think things will begin to smooth out. We just need to work on getting him unpacked....

I hope is that by him having more everyday help, other members of my family can get a bit of their freedom back (you know who you are!)....

Today I am working and then I think I may come home and collapse. I am really really tired... I may wrap a few presents.... but I think that's it.

My head hurts... maybe I should take some drugs...

A new week...

2011-12-19T06:39:00.000-08:00

This weekend I ate nothing but crap... I am feeling the effects. I am pretty sure the only vegetables I ate were the onions in the onion rings...

This morning I am taking my Dad out to Breakfast and then who knows where... he moves into his assisted living apartment (and for that I am thankful)... He called me yesterday and I think he thought it was Christmas Eve and was wondering when I was going to come over and pick him up)... I had to explain to him that it wasn't time yet, but I would be there this morning to take him out to breakfast.

I have to work this afternoon (and teach this evening), so I am going to be dropping him off in Bellevue at my sister's house and then going into work.

I am hoping that this week goes quickly... I have Dad delivery duty on Saturday and Sunday so hopefully it will go well.... hopefully he will remember which day is which....

One of the photos I posted yesterday was posted on a Greenlake Blog... (I sent it to the owner of the blog)... It would be nice to have a "real" camera.... but I just can't afford one. I need a benefactor.

Oh well, better get motivated... hopefully Dad will be dressed when I get there...

Successful Saturday!

2011-12-18T07:57:00.001-08:00

For someone who didn't have a lot to do yesterday (besides celebrate my father's Birthday)... I ended up being very busy... Let's just put it this way...

Weight Watchers (I was down!)
Starbucks
Helping Mom with her printer
Walk around Greenlake

Go home, shower and change...
Pick up pizza
Go back to Greenlake for party
Eat
party
Greg's Greenlake Cycle (no shoes in my size - boo hoo).
Road Runner Sports with friend Melinda
Northgate
Ulta
Ram - beer and onion rings for dinner (blech)
Guild 45th - Young Adult (popcorn - blech)

home....

I am tired now.

Today I teach and then my mom and I were supposed to go to Red Robin for dinner. I have depleted most of my extra points plus this week... oh well.... I will adapt.

I should work on applications for teaching positions... I've been lacking in that department.

oh, I got a "you're on the waitlist for a residency, but you didn't get a fellowship" letter from Vermont Studio Center... that's alright. I'll just keep applying. Maybe I should take up painting and then I'd have a better chance... who am I kidding...

momma wants a new camera... and a boyfriend.

Happy Birthday Dad!

2011-12-17T05:57:00.001-08:00

Today my dad turns 85.

I am in charge of ordering pizza for lunch today. The dilemma is where to order it from...

This is Dad a few years back... I don't think I'll be mixing bloody mary's for lunch though...

I am kind of looking forward to not having anything on the agenda except for the party today.

Maybe I'll get a tree. Maybe I'll finish the limited amount of Christmas shopping I have to do...

I think I will leave you now and start looking up pizza places...

Woot Woot - it's Friday!

2011-12-16T06:30:00.001-08:00

It was a long day yesterday. I was supposed to take the parental unit to the DMV to get his license renewed, but by the time we got down to the car we had to turn around and come back. His knee was hurting him too much. That's alright... I ended up cleaning up his apartment a bit, cancelling a physical therapy appointment and making him feel a little bit better.... He seems to be in pretty good spirits.... Hopefully the move will do him good. The old man turns 85 tomorrow...

After helping out dad I headed off to Bellingham for a singles thing... sure it's a long way to drive, but it was fun (and an adventure)... I should really get out more often. I'm really as much of a dud as I think I am. I made a few new friends last night (not of the romantic variety)... but still... a few more connections never hurts.

This event was put on by a friend of a friend on Facebook - it's called Deb Slater's Eek Harmony. It's a group that discusses being single and all the good and bad of it. It turns out that I have a bit of an online reputation... people think I'm funny... that's good, but as we all know funny+smart does not = dates. Ha ha.... after talking to me for a while would say "oh you're the one!" when they realized they knew me from my comments. A woman whom I had never met before, sent me a message telling me that I could hang out with her, because it seemed like I would be fun to hang out with (I am totally paraphrasing here)....

Overall it was a good night (even though for appetizers I only got a single crab cake and a brownie bite for dessert).

Another note from the exercising your social muscles department!

Yesterday I ordered a ticket for a "last hurrah" for Skoochies on December 30th. It's a party to celebrate the destruction of building which housed a dance club back in the 80's... although I have a hard time staying up past 9pm I am going to attempt to do it two nights in a row! Some friends from High School are going so it will be fun. I succumbed to peer pressure.

Tonight I have nothing planned... I may just have my ritual bubble bath and reading of the Entertainment Weekly... sounds like a good way to wind down the week...

I don't know much besides that... I do know that I could have used a few more hours of sleep... I got home a bit after 10 but it was still a little later than I'm used to...

What to look forward to...

2011-12-15T06:39:00.001-08:00

I can't really think of anything to look forward to right now... Actually I take that back - they just announced the Golden Globe nominations so I may put some movies on my list to go see... I don't usually go out much, but I may just do it this year.

This afternoon I am supposed to take Dad to get his ID renewed... Hopefully it will be uneventful. Hopefully he remembers that I'm coming...

I may end up taking part of Monday off to get him out of his place while they pack up his apartment... what do I do with him? Maybe we could go to a movie... hmmm... I don't know if he does movies... maybe we could go for a drive... the car is clean enough (on the inside at least)...

I am feeling uneven... hopefully things will start feeling better soon...

It must be all that Almond Roca I ate yesterday.

What now?

2011-12-14T06:32:00.000-08:00

It's only Wednesday and I'm ready for the weekend... okay, maybe not ready for it, but ready to not have to go to work for a few days.

Things keep trudging along, not much to report this morning except that I had an issue with a bag of chocolate chips last night... I guess I will never learn. I just have to move on.

Last night I gave my momma her phone... I think once she gets down the typing aspect she might like it... we will see...

Last night I had a dream about the Vermont Studio Center... I was there, I was working in the office, I was sitting on the floor - then they came out, handed me a piece of paper letting me in again, and giving me a fellowship (I think)... it was hard to understand the letter... I still haven't heard from them yet.

Tomorrow I am taking my Dad to the DMV to get his ID renewed... I talked to him yesterday and he wasn't sounding too good... a little forgetful... It makes me a bit sad... I know it's just the way things go, but it sucks... I hope when I get older, I just go out with a bang... I don't want to be a burden to anyone (not that my dad is a burden, but I don't have anyone - (at least not yet), to clean me up and keep me organized)...

I can't believe it's almost Christmas... another Christmas alone... ah... I better stop this pity party before it get's started...

Late late start...

2011-12-13T06:46:00.001-08:00

I don't have much time this morning because I finally decided to do dishes and I finished an application for a show TWO DAYS BEFORE IT'S DUE!

I know, the whole application thing got me for a loop too! I am never this quick with these things... now only if I could work on teaching applications in the same efficient manner... oh well, baby steps I guess....

I am going over to my momma's house for dinner tonight - I bought her a new phone with my modest holiday bonus (shhhh.... it's an iPhone).... I know she wouldn't buy it herself, so I got it for her. I think she will like being able to get her email over the phone... although I don't see her playing Angry Birds anytime soon so I only got her an 8GB phone (in white). I haven't told her I got it for her so if you see her don't tell.

I don't really know what else to tell you... The whole doing dishes thing... there were a lot of them, and I kept putting it off... I feel much better now.

MOnday is here again...

2011-12-12T06:40:00.001-08:00

Same crap different week.

I have been obsessed with this song over the past weekend... I am just going to share the love... I've decided to throw it into my cool down mix tonight in class.

Last night I took a nap before I went to bed... that's the second Sunday night that that has happened... I think I may be a bit too busy...

Yesterday I successfully ran in the Jingle Bell Run... I ran it in under 35 minutes I think (including a shoe tieing episode) and it felt pretty good... however, it did take us over 45 minutes to get our gear after the race... there were a lot of cranky people out there waiting for their stuff... I am sure they will do it differently next year... this is the first time there's been a problem like that.

I also went to Tia Kramer's studio sale yesterday and purchased this lovely pair of earrings...

I was going to post a photo, but it turns out that I posted it on Facebook and can't retrieve it... but hey, they are cute.

On tap this week I am going to take my Dad to get his identification renewed (driver's license? ID?)... we'll see what happens... I may also go up to Bellingham for a singles thing on Thursday... who knows... we will see how the rest of the week goes and play it by ear.

My mood is good - even though I haven't done dishes since Thursday... I feel semi attractive... I'm not too lumpy...

The world is my oyster.

Why am I up this early?

2011-12-11T06:19:00.001-08:00

I managed to drag my backside out of the apartment last night and attend the party I was invited to... I had a good time - I think I feel awkward because I don't get out often enough to socialize.. I'm not used to it... but in the new year I'm going to work on it. It wasn't bad at all...

Now I'm up early waiting for my sister to arrive so we can go run in the Jingle Bell Run. Hopefully my foot won't hurt too much... Of course it' s raining this morning and we're walking down to the race... oh well.. at least there's a gear check so we can take our umbrellas..

I don't have much on the agenda today - I should probably check with my father and see if he needs help with anything, he's getting ready to move on the 19th... It will be nice to have him in a place where he can get extra help if he needs it.

Oh yeah! I forgot... I need to go to Tia Kramer's jewelry sale today... she's having a lot of success lately and it's fun to watch (although it exhausts me to think about how busy she it)... I might also get a tree today... (not that I really have any place to put it...)....

I suppose I should think about getting myself dressed sometime soon...

almost forgot

2011-12-10T16:53:00.001-08:00

I almost forgot to post today... right now I'm on the sofa in my big puffy coat covered up in my fleece blanket... it's chilly in the apartment... I have a holiday party to go to tonight. I have a cheeseball to make... I need to take a bath because I'm cold... (as evidenced by the puffy coat and fleece blanket).

Today so far has been busy... too much to list right now...

I will update you all tomorrow...

My only problem

2011-12-09T06:02:00.001-08:00

Yesterday someone made an offhand comment inferring that I don't have empathy. That bugs me a lot... I am very empathetic - I just don't express it well... If people only really knew how my brain works (it doesn't process quickly and thoughts jump around a bit)... just because I don't immediately express concern doesn't mean I have it.

If I didn't have empathy, this wouldn't bother me as much as it does...

Our holiday dinner was really nice... I ate the lamb. It was pretty good - since I don't have any frame of reference I don't know what to say other than that. The best appetizer was hands down the dungeness crab legs with lemon aoili - yummy yummy yummy!

I ate, I socialized (as much as a socially awkward person can), then I came home...

I did get a bonus so I can justify buying all those Real Simple hangers at Bed Bath and Beyond yesterday. I used a coupon so it wasn't too bad.

I tossed and turned last night, can decide if it's because of the champagne I had to drink last night, or the comment about lack of empathy... I think it's a combination of both...

Hopefully I'll get over it soon. It's hard to be a tough cookie with a marshmallow center...

Blargy Margy!

2011-12-08T06:15:00.001-08:00

It is Thursday!

Tonight is our holiday dinner at Canlis... I am in a quandary as to what to have to for dinner... It's between the filet mignon or lamb... I've never been much of a lamb fan, but I hear that it's really good. I suppose if I don't like it I don't have to eat it right??? that would save me some points for the week...
I just don't know.

I have also decided to drive to the party so I can experience the valet service... sure the outside of my car is a bit dirty on the outside, but the inside is stellar... (minus a few leaves on the floor under my feet...).

Who knows, maybe next year I'll bring a date to the party (ha ha ha - who am I kidding???)...

Next item of business... Last week I sent an email to Mr. Arms asking if he wanted to get coffee sometime before the end of the year. He said yes. Cool.... I'm counting it as a date (even if it really isn't)... We don't have a firm time yet but that's okay.

If I were to get a holiday bonus I would get it today... I'm trying not to Griswold it. That is spending it before you have it... In National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Clark Griswold spends his anticipated bonus on a swimming pool but then he doesn't get it and he is in deep... that's called Griswolding it... use it, love it.

hmmm.... I guess that's it today. Live long and prosper...

hmmmm.....

2011-12-07T06:25:00.001-08:00

It's Wednesday - on tap today? Dentist, work, and then the gym.

Last night I was going through some of my old prints because someone wants to buy one (of course I think I donated that one to an Art Sale last year)... anyway, I forgot that I'm actually pretty good at, and enjoy print making... it makes me want to do some more... I also realized that I have a hoard of nice paper to make prints on.... Maybe in the new year I will sign up for a class at Pratt or something...

In other news - a friend of mine applied for the Vermont Studio Center the same time I did... she got her rejection letter the other day - I haven't gotten anything yet... this could mean a few things... either my mail is lost, I got in again (without a fellowship), I got in (with a fellowship)... I would definitely go back... I would go sometime though when I could drive there.... I'd just have to save up my pennies and get someone to drive out there with me (then they could just fly home).... I'm probably just getting my hopes up. Either way, I'm going to keep applying since I now know that there is a fellowship available for Washington state artists.

Last night I made chex mix and at a big wad of it for dinner... I didn't eat anything else... I'm sure I've probably retained a bunch of water and will have gained three pounds when I step on the scale this morning.

Tomorrow night I'm having dinner at Canlis... that's another thing I need to budget my points plus for this week.... it could be trouble..

I guess I will leave you with that this morning... happy hump day!

Nothing like getting up at 4:30!

2011-12-06T06:06:00.001-08:00

I have been lucky in the sleep department the last two nights... no wake ups at all.... I think Mr. Clunky is back (at least I heard some clunking this morning) - it hasn't been too bad in the middle of the night. I think the only drawback of the good nights sleep is that I get up too stinking early!

I don't have much to say today... my apartment is relatively clean - a few papers need to be picked up, but I think I could have people over and not be too embarrassed. I managed to do the dishes when I woke up, so that's done.... what else? I don't know... I'm poor. I have sore feet... however, my knee feels pretty good (although it's still stiff)...

Maybe I'll go into work early... ha - who am I kidding... I'll just hang out here on the sofa in my Hello Kitty robe with my coffee...

I is freezing.

2011-12-05T06:20:00.001-08:00

It is very chilly this morning.... What makes me think that I am going to do the Polar Bear Plunge on New Years day... I will do it and I will not die...

Yesterday I taught and then went to my momma's to do a load of laundry... in between all of that I went to Sam's pottery sale AND I WON THE DOOR PRIZE!!! okay, I've been going to his sale for almost 10 years and I've finally won something!

I finished up the evening with a trip to Costume Display and Supply and Target. I was looking for some sort of costume to wear for both the Jingle Bell Run on Sunday and or the Polar Bear Plunge... I bombed out. I did manage to buy some bleach and laundry detergent... woot woot.... I got the gunk off my window ledge in my bathroom - so at least I got something accomplished yesterday (that and more laundry)... actually I did get some stuff cleaned up so I guess the day was not a total loss.

This week I have to teach and then we have our holiday party on Thursday... dinner at Canlis... should be nice. I'm trying to decide if I should drive there... I might (because the inside of my car is clean enough for the valet's to see it)... Next weekend is going to be another busy one as well... oye.

Oh, I get to go to the dentist again on Wednesday to get a filling replaced. Now that will be fun!

NOT.

oh well, Happy Monday!

Today looks like this...

2011-12-04T07:41:00.001-08:00

This morning started out with the realization that I had no coffee in the apartment - I made the important decision to put on my sweats and walk up to Cafe Ladro and get me some beans...

Today I am teaching and then I need to do laundry (or I'm going to run out of undergarments)... that would not be pretty.

I am also going to hit Sam Scott's ceramic sale. Maybe I'll win the door prize... If I had money I would buy something.

Yesterday I got home and the music was finally off in Mr. Clunky's place. It was nice not having to sleep with earplugs in... I fell asleep on the sofa at 8pm and then finally woke up at 10 and went to bed... it was a long day. I walked over 10 miles and ate far too much... today will be different

Maybe today I will buy a tree... I don't know if I have any stuff to decorate a tree with though... I guess we will find out won't we?

I think that's all I have to share today.

Don't get arrested.

Mr. Clunky is not Dead

2011-12-03T05:51:00.001-08:00

Last night when I got home last night I went upstairs and knocked on Mr. C's door. No answer. I then went back to my apartment and texted my friend who is friends with his girlfriend. It turns out that he is out of town and it is his alarm... man, that's a loud alarm.

A friend of his is supposed to come over and turn it off... it hasn't happened yet.

At least he's not dead.

At least not yet...

Today I am working at the SAIC information day... I always enjoy doing that... it's fun to talk about my experience, get paid and eat yummy hor d'oeuvres... I think I shall attempt to run around Greenlake before do it though... Weigh in, coffee, running, talking.....

I don't have any plans tonight - maybe I'll clean some more or look for a tree... actually I need to do laundry so that will probably take precedence...

That is all I know right now......

senility

2011-12-02T06:22:00.001-08:00

I forgot to publish yesterdays post... I must be losing my mind.

My upstairs neighbor Mr. Clunky has had music playing nonstop since Wednesday night... I'm a bit worried. I sent an email to the apartment manager and property management asking them to check it out.

I hope he's not dead. If he's not dead, I'm going to kill him for leaving the music on for so long.

I'm listening to Led Zeppelin right now...

It's Friday! Last night I went out to First Thursday and I purchased a small painting from my friend Stephanie (we studied in Rome together a long, long, long, time ago...). It makes me happy. I just have to figure out where to put it.

I am really tired this morning... it's been a long week...

People think I'm crazy - oops I forgot to post this...

2011-12-01T06:02:00.001-08:00

I have decided to do the Polar Bear Plunge on New Years day... people think I'm crazy. I may be a little bit crazy, but that's alright... it's like the half marathon. It's something that I've wanted to do, but never gotten around to doing it. Last year I tossed it around, but I had to work. This doesn't cost anything and it will be something to cross off my list.

I created a facebook event for it so now I sort of have to do it... I've got two other yesses and eight maybes... that's cool.

Mr. Clunky is playing music this morning - he was playing music last night too.... hmmm... I almost like the clunking more that the music.

Tonight is first Thursday - my feet and knee have been feeling better so maybe I will be able to make it out tonight. Maybe I can meet some new friends... who knows.

I must drink more coffee...

Hump - day

2011-11-30T06:23:00.001-08:00

Today is payday and poor again after paying my rent and cell phone bills.

Okay, let me clarify - I'm not really poor, I only have limited funds to last me until payday at the gym (on the 9th)... oh well... I can manage. I always do.

Did I post this photo yet?

It's a neighborhood tree that I really like... All of the leaves are gone now after the crazy weather we had the past few weeks. It's lit at night and is very beautiful in the fall... maybe next year I'll take a photo with a better camera (I used my iphone on this one).

I'm not feeling like typing much this morning... maybe someday soon I'll take a break from the blog. Maybe that's what I'll do in the new year - I won't leave forever, but maybe a week off might be interesting...Maybe I'll go running in the mornings instead (now that's funny!)

Speaking of running - my knee is feeling considerably better and my foot is still hurting (but not nearly as much as it has in the past)... Maybe 2012 will be the year when I get back into gear health-wise... I can only hope.

I think that's all I have today... carry on!

Ready

2011-11-29T05:58:00.001-08:00

One day down, four to go!

I had a very nice lunch with one of my friends from Vermont yesterday. It's strange to see people outside of that context, but nice to remember the creative juices that did exist (even if it was only just a few months ago).

Being back at the gym was nice too. A woman came up to me last night and said she would take my class but she had a groin injury (ouch) - but she appreciated my energy. That was nice.

This morning I am drinking coffee out of my new Ikea mug

I got it when I signed up for my Ikea Family card while I was there on Sunday - it's a rewards card which will get me a free cup of coffee whenever I go to Ikea...

I look really happy don't I? don't pay attention to the hair - I washed it last night and let it dry in a towel... then I slept on it.

I am a bit crampy - yes yes yes - TMI I know.... I can't help it... no filter. No dates, no filter, no social life (outside of work and the gym).... Bah Humbug.

This is what my horoscope said today

Today is a 7 -- Money problems don't define you. Take on more responsibility, and find another route. Devote yourself to excellence at work. Someone important is observing.

Hey, they know that I only have 162.00 in my checking account and 45 bucks in my savings account... aye aye aye.... maybe I'll get a big check in the mail. Maybe I'll clean up my desk at work and they will give me the clean desk award...

Okay, I think that is all I have to report this morning... I'm thinking I may take my yoga attire to work with the possibility of going to class tonight... it's been about a month since I've gone... hmmmmm... it's worth considering. I could use some more flexibility... and my armpits are freshly waxed. You have to strike while the iron is hot.

Back to the Grind

2011-11-28T06:20:00.001-08:00

It's back to work today.

Here's a recap of what happened yesterday.

I went to Ikea and got a new storage unit (which I got a big scratch in when I was dragging it across my floor) and a free coffee mug. I have couch envy - there's a sofa I want, but I can't justify the expenditure just yet.

I went over to my Dad's place and successfully found his key, his remote control and his iPad! He had set down the iPad with his shoes... he must have been looking for something in his dresser drawer and set it down. I can sense his frustration in forgetting things... we just got to go with the flow and take it one day at a time. I think once he gets into assisted living he will be more comfortable and hopefully they will help him keep track of things in a better manner.

Last night I worked on organizing things around my place... it's a little bit messy but I'm trying to get stuff into the new storage unit and move things around... maybe someday my place will look presentable and people will actually come over when I invite them.

I will leave you this morning with a selection of photos I took at the San Diego Zoo back in 1975. I keep them on a small table in my living room... I find them rather charming...

One more day...

2011-11-27T05:55:00.001-08:00

I think I'm done with my pity party.

I was going to sleep in this morning but I only made it til 5:05 or something like that... what a waste.

On today's agenda? I may go out to Ikea and pick up storage unit that is on sale... I got one when I moved in here and they are on sale for $19.99. It will give me more storage space and hopefully keep things out of the way.

I will also most likely go over to my dad's again. He called me yesterday and he had lost his keys again. I guess the good thing is that at least he's in his place and not wandering the streets without the key... Hopefully the move into assisted living will go smoothly and then he will be a little more put together because he will have the help he needs.

Yesterday while I was preparing for the party that was a flop I burnt my fingers while making chex mix. Someday I might manage to cook something without hurting myself.

Maybe I'll try to find a Christmas tree today as well... But really, what's the point of having a tree if nobody is going to see it...

I was asked the other day what I did for fun. I honestly don't know what I do for fun... I am a dud.

well that was a waste (sort of)...

2011-11-26T16:46:00.001-08:00

I don't have a lot of luck getting people to do things with me.

I suppose I shouldn't have picked the Apple Cup weekend...

No wonder I feel like a social leper... 2 out of 15? if I were a cycle class they'd cancel me.

Not much time

2011-11-26T06:00:00.001-08:00

I survived yesterday just fine... marshaled twice, ate breakfast, ate lunch, took a bath and went to bed... actually I did more than that, but I don't have enough time to tell you about it now.

I have to suck down my coffee and get off to my weigh in.

I will try to update more later today but I can't guarantee it!

Black (toenail) Friday

2011-11-25T05:17:00.001-08:00

I ran. My extra long second toes hurt... My plantar fasciitis hurts... my knee is awesome though!

Overall Thanksgiving went really well. I am the sole member of my family who saw everyone... I think it might be nice if we could all get together, but it's a hard thing to do... and you know what they say. Be careful what you wish for.

This morning I am marshaling in the parade (I get to go through twice)... they didn't have enough people sign up so I am a trooper by default. Then this afternoon I am meeting a friend from High School who is in town for the long weekend. We weren't great friends in school, but we're facebook buddies and we have a similar mindset - he's a writer, I'm an artist... both warped. (and no, it's not a date - he's married)... I know what you all were thinking... just stop.

I think my dating number stopped at three this year. At least that's one more than last year right?

Another thing on my list today is getting my armpits waxed... woot woot...

I can't buy anything today - I only have $72.00 in my checking account (well actually I have 200 something - but my gym paycheck hasn't clear the deposit hurdle... oh well, what would I do with all that black Friday Crap. I have no place to keep anything...

I think that is all I have to report this morning... I will most likely hit the shower in a few minute... even though I'm not shopping today, I did get up at 4:30 because I'm cool like that.

OH I FORGOT! I think I may have issues eating pork so I may have to give up the bacon... it has been causing an upset tummy... booo! I have to do some more investigations and will get back to you soon..

Happy Black Toenail Friday!

Gobble Gobble...

2011-11-24T05:33:00.001-08:00

I am up and almost ready to head down to Olympia...

I did the dishes so I won't have to deal with that when I get home...

Things I am thankful for today...

my family - even though they drive me crazy sometimes...

my body - even though it drives me crazy sometimes....

my friends - even though they drive me crazy sometimes...

puppies.

So - I actually got to leave work early yesterday... I went to tour the apartment at my Dad's place and he's going to take it. It is really nice and I think he will enjoy being able to move around a bit more... that's a big relief for the entire family. I'm thankful for that too...

I should probably drag on some running clothes and pile into the car... I am not going to take a shower beforehand because that would be dumb. I just need to make sure my hair looks cute. You never know who might be there....

Turkeys.

2011-11-23T05:57:00.001-08:00

Is it just me or is anyone else tired of service men dressing up as turkeys to surprise their children... I guess when you've seen one turkey, you've seen them all.

I am ready for the long weekend.

This afternoon I am checking out the potential new apartment of my father... it should be nice. He sounded pretty excited about it... (as excited as my father could be).

Here are a few photo's that my sister took the other day... I want to move in there...

There were some other photos but these show you the view (of Greenlake) and the built ins. That's my Dad in the view shot. He's sporting his new walker. It has made a world of difference in his mobility.

.......

I am teaching tonight... I am thinking that it might be quiet at the club tonight, but you never know.

Last night I did my laundry and I bought some snacks for Saturday... I also made the mistake of overbuying at Trader Joe's and then trying to carry it all home IN paper bags, WHILE holding and umbrella... while I was walking home my shoe came untied too.... it was challenging, but I made it.

I am hoping that today goes quickly... woot woot!

Rainy rainy rainy...

2011-11-22T06:13:00.001-08:00

A storm has hit the area and it's icky outside.

I have to go to the dentist this morning and get my teeth cleaned so I get to go out into it... blech.

My headache is still here (did I tell you I have one?)... I think my neck is out of whack.. but I've hit the max of visiting my chiropractor so if I want to go it's going to cost me more money.

Poop.

Last night at the gym I had a full class so that was nice... the fans are not working in the cycle area so that kind of sucks... we have just one big fan and I put the one that I usually have pointed on me at the other side of the class that didn't have a good blast of air... I was really sweaty and gross after class.... it reminded me of the old days when I used to take the class and was perched right in front and center of class...

What else??? Tomorrow I am going to my Dad's place to take a tour of an apartment in the assisted living floor. I saw photos of it yesterday and it looks really nice. I hope all the planets align and he decides it's a good thing for him to move into it. We (my family) all know it's a good idea and hopefully he will see that it's the best thing. I like the apartment - I would live there if they'd let me... and have someone help me put on my socks... that'd be cool.

Tonight I have laundry on my list. I know that sound really exciting doesn't it? I am running out of workout clothes and I have to have some pants to wear tomorrow when I teach. Maybe I will get a bee in my bonnet and do some picking up. The apartment isn't that bad, but it can always use some tidying up.

Man - I'm full of it this morning... I got a message last night from one of my high school friends who is going to be in town over the weekend... he teaches English in Tennessee... we are going to meet up for lunch (or something similar) at the Wedgewood Broiler on Friday. My schedule just keeps filling up... hmmmmm... oh well. I can rest when I retire.

I think that really is all I have to tell you this morning.

Stay dry!

Better

2011-11-21T06:13:00.001-08:00

I slept nine hours last night - after I had taken a three hour nap... I feel much better this morning.

I am looking forward to the short week - even though I have a dentist appointment tomorrow...

let me lay it out for you...

Monday work/teaching
Tuesday work/slacking
Wednesday work/teaching
Thursday Running/eating/sleeping
Friday Parade Marshaling/Cleaning/Cooking/armpit waxing
Saturday ww/cleaning/entertaining
Sunday absolutely nothing!

It makes it easier for me to lay it all out here... I bet I'm missing something but that's alright.. at least I have an idea of what's going on.

I can't think of anything else I need to tell you this morning... I have a bit of a headache... maybe it's because I slept a lot yesterday...

I like puppies!

Jenny is a little tired...

2011-11-20T07:56:00.001-08:00

I stayed up over 20 hours yesterday. My class is going to be really impressed this morning when I tell them... it was pretty much nonstop throughout the day. I think I sat on the sofa for about a half an hour in the afternoon, but that's about it.

Today I teach and then I have an instructor meeting this afternoon. I will attempt to do some cleaning tonight in preparation of having people over next weened.

Last night I had a great time with old friends - we ate yummy stuff (including yummy pot stickers made by yours truly) and talked about aging, feet, kids, and life in general... kind of fun.

I think that's all I have to share this morning... now it's time to surf through the Sunday paper!

Here we go!

2011-11-19T06:03:00.001-08:00

I made it through the week... now I'm up early and I've already managed to make the filling for potstickers and coffee.... I went to bed before 9:00 last night... it felt good...

I have a lot to do today and I think I am prepared... now if my body will just cooperate.... dear feet, don't hurt me too much.

I am crossing my fingers that having such a busy week will have reflected nicely in my efforts to get back to goal... if it hasn't though I will be okay with it...

Well, I have got to run.

Here's my shirts...

2011-11-18T06:10:00.001-08:00

This is what my t-shirts look like as art... I will get better shots later, but this will do for now.

Can I just tell you that I am exhausted? It's been a rough week... I'm supposed to make dumplings tonight for a party I'm going to on Saturday, but I'm not sure I'm going to be up for it at the end of the day... Last night I passed out on the sofa just before The Office ended... I guess I'll have to re-watch it on dvr sometime...

All I have in my trajectory is the bath I'm going to take when I get home tonight...

My mind keeps wandering... I think I shall focus on my coffee and getting to work a little on the early side...

Just when I thought...

2011-11-17T06:19:00.001-08:00

I didn't think I could really get any busier than Tuesday but I was wrong... it's just been one thing after another at work... but the good news is that I don't have any spare time to shove food in my mouth all willy nilly... that's good.

All I can do this morning is just sit here... I would really like to go back to bed, but that's not going to happen... it's going to be another busy day today... we've got a big meeting at our office tomorrow so I've got to get the place cleaned up along with my other work... ooof...

Tonight I will probably end up cleaning my place... Friday night I am going to attempt to make some sort of dumplings for a party I'm going to on Saturday... of course I have never made dumplings so it should be interesting... hmmm... I'm always up for a challenge though.

What else? I'm thinking I should run around Greenlake on Saturday morning... there's a training run for the Jingle Bell Run, I don't think I really need it, but I do need to do some sort of exercise on Saturday morning before the rest of my hectic day... (WW, running?, Big Brother Clothing party, birthday party...)... Sunday is going to be busy as well...

I guess that is good... I'm looking forward to having a short week next week - although it's bound to be busy... it will be nice to sleep in (although I can't sleep in until Sunday morning - the 27th...) that's funny... planning ahead a week and a half to sleep in...

I will leave you all with this photo from Vermont (I wish I could go back...).

Gosh darn it's busy!

2011-11-16T06:31:00.001-08:00

We've only made it two days into the week and I am ready for a break.

Last night I found myself with a semi-free evening so I spent it going shopping for the office... what's up with that?

When I got home I did some cleaning around the apartment... I am going to have some friends over the Saturday after Thanksgiving and I need to get things in order... I remember when I was growing up I used to help a coworker of my dad's clean her condo... I now know why she paid me... it sucks to do it yourself and it's hard work... I am almost always exhausted at the end of the day and too stinking busy on the weekends.

What I really need to do is get some help in organizing my studio area... I have a friend who's an organizer, but she lives in Philly... that won't work...

Tonight I teach and then I come home and collapse...

I'm still digging the new hair - if only I could get rid of my upper belly which has crept on me since my injury plagued month early on this year, I might feel semi-attractive more often... oh, I would also like it if my foot would stop hurting. Knee is better, foot still hurts. Maybe I'll see about drug options for the foot... hmmm... nothing like getting a shot in the heel right?

Here are some of the t-shirts that made it into the show... I don't know why they are rotated funny and I don't have the energy to figure out how to fix them... oh well...

carry on.

Too good to pass up.

2011-11-15T06:37:00.001-08:00

Check out this video I found on youtube...

I can fight this feeling...

2011-11-15T06:22:00.001-08:00

I have been in an incredibly good mood the past few days and hopefully it will continue for at least a few more days...

I like being in a good mood.

Yesterday I felt moderately attractive which is funny... who feel's moderately attractive???

I'm not even going to let the fact that Mr. Clunky woke me up at 3:30 deter the good mood... he's even clunking around now... Does he ever sleep?

What else? I had a full class last night which is always nice.. I don't want them to cancel my class due to lack of attendance... it could happen. I think now that it's getting cold outside people will be hitting the gym.

Work is work... the day went relatively fast yesterday and I didn't have time to stuff my face - GOOD NEWS!

Things are plodding along, I feel good (minus the foot and calves), I look adequate, I am eating right...

I just need someone to come help me clean my apartment and set up my studio... it's only been a year!

I need coffee! Talk at you tomorrow!

Here it goes again

2011-11-14T06:16:00.001-08:00

This weekend was busy and I'm not really glad it's over, but I'm okay with going back to work if I must.

I successfully trimmed my pot so I am in the ceramics business again... it's not very pretty, but it will do.

I haven't heard how the opening went down in California, hopefully they will post some photos and I can see my t-shirts in all their glory...

I now have cute hair (not that I didn't before, but it finally is at a stage where I feel good about it)... I have to spend a little bit more time on it this morning... I can't stick around long.

Who knows what this week will bring... next weekend is going to be another busy one... What happened to me? I have a life although it's not exactly the way I always envisioned it... oh well... I guess this will do.

Oops I forgot.

2011-11-13T06:51:00.001-08:00

I didn't post yesterday... I was too stinking busy.
Gone from 6:30 to 7:30 ish... I am happy to report that I have cute hair..

here.

I'm a little washed out.

Here I am looking like Kitty Forman

Crazy Eyes!

That's it.... I had a pretty good day yesterday... spent a lot of it doing laundry at momma's house. I got to hang out with the dogs which was fun and then I went to a card making party... that was fun too... stretching my socializing muscles...

Today I don't know exactly what I'm going to do but is should involve writing cover letters for jobs.

I will probably also hit up my Dad and see what he needs... I should also try to trim my pot that I threw on Wednesday...

Too much to do...

But for now I will enjoy my coffee, CBS Sunday morning, and my newspaper...

TGIF

2011-11-11T06:23:00.001-08:00

I am ready for the weekend.
The end.

No - Just kidding. It's been one of those weeks that I'm glad is almost over. It has been getting busy at work (okay, I'm not busy - one of my co-workers ie bosses is busy)... when "it" get's busy "it" gets stressed out and makes those of us around "it" stressed out.. not always fun.... I'd rather be doing laundry.

Tomorrow is the opening reception of the show in which my t-shirts are in... hopefully there will be some photographs taken so I can see what it looks like.

I will once again attempt to go to yoga tonight... but I really need to do laundry... maybe I could leave early and go to the 4:30 yoga class! I doubt that will happen, but you never know.

Mr. Clunky started talking really loud at 2:30 this morning... grrrr.... I really want to kick his ass.

On Wednesday night I threw a pot which I am trying to get leather hard so I can go and trim it this Sunday... I forgot how much I like throwing pots... I need more free time and supplies so I can do it some more... oh to glaze things and fire things...

oh - to be young again... oh to be beautiful... oh, to be independently wealthy...

Thursday!

2011-11-10T06:28:00.001-08:00

Last night I threw a pot. It's wasn't a really pretty pot, but I remembered why I liked ceramics in the first place... it's now sitting on my card "studio" table in my living room waiting to become leather hard so I can trim it and then be fired...

This morning I am going to the dentist to get my crown put on my tooth... it will be nice to chew on the other side of my mouth after two weeks of one-sided chewing...

Tonight I am teaching cycle too...

I am still thinking it would be nice for a vacation...

Saturday I am getting my hair cut for the first time in many many months.... It's about time... it's looking scary folks...

That's it. I give up.

I finished the book I had on tape - it was pretty good... maybe I will get another book on tape and continue my streak...

Back to the coffee... see you later!

Oversleepage

2011-11-09T06:37:00.001-08:00

I accidentally slept an extra 25 minutes this morning... it felt kind of good actually... If I could I would just take the day off - but I can't.

I don't have much to report... tonight I am going to go hang out with my very first ceramics instructor while he teaches his class.... I'm going to observe and maybe glean some tips and tricks... maybe I will even touch some clay and throw a pot.

Man, sleeping in has left me with only ten more minutes to chill out and drink my coffee...

oh well.

2 out of 4 changed...

2011-11-08T06:41:00.003-08:00

I came home last night to two out of four light bulbs changed... and the note I taped on the front of the mailboxes was gone...

Ahhh.... I like progress.

I got a rejection email for a show I applied to... that's nothing new... I'm good at rejection.

I am thinking I might go to yoga tonight. It's been a while since I've been and I need to get back into the swing of things... however, I should do laundry at some point... oh the decisions to make.

What else is going on... the Duggars of TLC fame are going to have another baby... they have 19 already... hmmm... at least someone is having sex. That's good...

Hmmmm..... last week I was sent a link to a story on barefoot running and I decided to do something that I don't normally do. READ A BOOK! okay, I'm not actually reading the book, but I'm listening to it on cd. It's called Born to Run and it's by Christopher McDougall - it's actually pretty good.... I've also taken to wearing my minimalist tennis shoes to see if that helps my plantar fasciitis... it seems to not hurt as much. The idea is that your feet like to have the "feel" of the hard ground underneath them. When you wear cushy, motion controlled shoes your feet have no idea how to react and they hurt (I don't know if I explained that correctly but I'm sure you get the idea)... I'm just going to go with it. See if it works.. at this point I'll do almost anything.

What else?

I don't know - I think that's about it.... I miss the old days of when I was in school and my blog posts would go on and on and on because I didn't have to be anywhere at any particular time... oh, those were the days.

They are gone.

I am crying on the inside...

Here we go again...

2011-11-07T06:30:00.000-08:00

It is Monday! or should I say monday (in little letters)... I don't have much to report... I'm going to do the same things this week that I did last week (pretty much) with the exception of dropping by one of my old ceramic's classes at Shoreline Community College on Wednesday night. I might even try to throw myself a pot! I just have to remember to take an antihistamine before I do it so I don't swell up like a balloon.

Is it too soon for me to be wishing it were the holiday's (and time for long weekends?)... don't get me wrong. I really like my job but I would like a few days off to do nothing!

wouldn't that be nice?

I think that's all I know this morning... it's one of those days I'm not really into typing...

Have I mentioned lately that boys suck. If I haven't, they do.

What's up?

2011-11-06T07:07:00.001-08:00

Today I am going to meet up with a friend of my ww friends in Chicago. She moved here back in August and we're finally going to meet.

We are going to have brunch. I like brunch... also, if it's with a new ww friend I'll definitely stay on track... maybe.

Yesterday I went to Starbucks in the afternoon and organized some of my teaching applications. Today I am going to do my best to start writing cover letters... its just hard getting started sometimes.

My feet aren't hurting as much - that's cool... I've been wearing my barefoot running shoes trying to get my feet fixed. I think they feel better...

I'm feeling like it might be a good day...

Weekendish

2011-11-05T06:10:00.000-07:00

It's the weekend...

I am having issues with the tummy this morning.

I am looking forward to not doing a lot today...

That is if the crampyness goes away...

maybe I'll troll for men at Greenlake?

Maybe I'll clean...

Maybe I will overcome my social anxiety and go out to an art opening tonight...

Maybe I'll just take a long bath and go to bed at 8:30.

PMS is for lovers...

2011-11-04T06:22:00.002-07:00

What?

Good news! I am still ovulating! I know you are thinking why is she sharing this? I don't know - you should all know by now that I don't really have a filter... I think that's why I'm still single... no - there's many reasons why I'm still single... social awkwardness... depression.... poor self body image... low self esteem.... fear of rejection... fear of commitment.... the list could go on and on... the no filter is just a small part of it...

More good news! I did dishes last night. Now I just need go through my junk mail and recycle things and take the garbage out.

I am happy to report that my t-shirts made it to California - here is a link to where they are going to be...
at least I have that one thing going for me... my work in a show...

I have to get my act together and apply for teaching positions... I've got a bunch printed out, but I haven't really had the time to get them all together. Maybe tomorrow I will gather everything up and head off to the Montlake library and work on applications... I tend to work better when It's quiet...

I think that's all I have to talk about this morning.

This is the note I taped up by my mailboxes the other day...

Try not to be cranky

2011-11-03T06:30:00.001-07:00

I try really hard not to be cranky... it doesn't work most of the time though...

It's just the little things that piss me off... I finally taped a note up in the lobby of my building asking if they'd change the lights that are out. I said they could leave them out and I would change them myself.. how hard can it be.

Here's another thing I'm cranky about.

My calf.

Every morning I wake up and it's so stiff that I can't walk... it makes me want to scream! but I won't ... I wouldn't want to wake up Mr. Clunky.

Tonight is First Thursday. I asked a few of my friends if they wanted to go. They either don't have time or don't want to go.

I am a social leper.

hey - I'm ranting! This is the essence of my blog in the first place... woo hoo.... okay, now I have something to be happy about.

Now - I just bought a voucher for a dozen cupcakes at Pinkabella... they won the best in Western Washington Poll for best cupcake (although I'm a big fan of Trophy cupcake)... I figured I'd give them a try. I have an outing to go to in few weeks. I think I'll take them there...

Here's the next segue - my gym won the best in Western Washington Washington poll as well...

No Comment.

Happy Thursday. Go eat cupcakes.

Not much to complain about today - except the lightbulbs

2011-11-02T06:24:00.001-07:00

Yesterday turned out to be an alright day... I got a call yesterday afternoon letting me know what my car was done already... that was fast AND it's beautiful... it's too bad that the rest of my car doesn't look that good... maybe someday when I have money saved up (yeah, like that's going to happen) I can get the other dings fixed...

here it is - it's as soft as a baby's bottom!

from the photo it looks like it's a different color, but it's not... in the light is just looks that way... it's really pretty... hopefully nobody will run into it.

What else do I know???

One of my bosses brought in leftover Halloween candy in and it's that gosh darn tootsie roll mix that contains mini boxes of Dots. I didn't eat any... just know they are there is challenging thought. I've made it nine weeks, I can keep going.

My T-shirts are down in California but they are still in Fedex custody... Hopefully the curator will be around today to sign for the package... at least I'm not paying for the delivery - right?

hmmmmm.....

It's really only Wednesday? hopefully today will go quickly... I'm ready for the weekend again!

What now?

2011-11-01T06:26:00.000-07:00

It's November. Really? It's hard to believe...

I am going to take this moment to complain (I know - surprise surprise...).... the lights in my apartment buildings entryway are still out. How hard is it to change a light bulb?? four light bulbs to be exact! I just don't get it.

Give me the freaking bulbs and a ladder and I'll do it.

I survived Halloween without eating any junk (except a piece of chocolate cake)... I can only cross my fingers that there are not any left over treats brought into the office.

Tonight I am subbing the cycle class at the gym... I think this will sort of make up for not teaching last night...

I just saw on the Facebooks that Danny Bonaduce is moving to Seattle and he's starting a radio hosting job on KZOK... interesting choice.. too bad I don't listen to the radio...

here's some more tidbits...

I'm nine weeks Dot's free.

Kim Kardashian - divorced

Ann Curry - still my favorite

Grilled Cheese for dinner last night - yummy.

I love Tillamook Sharp Cheddar cheese...

I think I will now make myself a mini omelet for breakfast. Have a great day!

Arrgh

2011-10-31T06:24:00.002-07:00

Hello there. How are you all doing?

I am adequate.

It's Halloween... I am dressing up as a bitter middle aged woman.

I am taking my car in this morning to get it repaired... I will be car-less until Thursday at least. It's okay - I don' have anywhere to be.

Yesterday I had lunch with my dad and we sorted through some piles of things... he was having a pretty good day... he said he was worried about me working too hard and too much. That's sweet. I told him if I couldn't handle it I wouldn't be doing it...

I don't have anything more to tell you all.... I would tell you about my part time job but they'd probably track me down, misconstrue what I say and fire me... if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all...

The big sleep

2011-10-30T08:27:00.000-07:00

Last night I went to bed a little after 9 (after falling asleep around 8:30)... I slept pretty much through to 7:30... what is happening to me? I know, I'm getting old. The neighbors were having a Halloween party so it was a bit loud but not too bothersome... at least Mr. Clunky went out for the evening...

Today I am once again plagued with various body ailment which include, sore feet, tight calves and a tingly shoulder (but that's just from sleeping on my side for so long)...

Today I am teaching my class and then I'm going to head over to Dad's for lunch and then to help him organize. He sounded pretty good last night so hopefully things will go well. I told him I was bringing boxes over so we could pack up some stuff... We shall see how it goes.

At some point I need to get stuff out of my trunk so I can take my car in to be fixed tomorrow... I will be car-less until Thursday... as long as my rides home from the gym on Tuesday and Wednesday don't stand me up I'll be good...

I should get going - I have to do my leg presses sometime before or after class... my leg won't get better if I don't start doing it...

Owie

2011-10-29T05:58:00.001-07:00

I woke up this morning with crampy legs... my calf on the bum leg and the foot on the pf side both were killing me... I walk like a little old lady! I'm sitting here on the sofa with Plantar Fasciitis braces on both my legs trying to stretch them out... I look funny.

Here's what's going on today.

WW
some type of exercise activity
beautification appointment
cleaning

Tomorrow I am going to teach and then hang out with my Dad in the afternoon. Maybe I can help him organize his books! Translated that means "try to move some of his books out of his place so he can move around better"

Yesterday I sent off my t-shirts so that's out of the way... I was supposed to have lunch with a new person from Chicago, but she was sick so we're going reschedule. I called my buddy Matt and we walked around instead. It was nice to see him - it's been a while.

While we were walking around I came up with a great Sitcom Title "Joanie Loves Tchotskes' I can just see it now! Joanie, after breaking up with Chachi, takes to collecting little nicknacks until it get's out of control and there needs to be an intervention staged by Marion Ross and Ron Howard... The Fonz could help too!

Just thinking of it cracks me up!

I think maybe I should take up comedy... too bad I don't like people that much and I can't stay up that late in order to do it...

Oh well... I think I will take these things off my legs and see if I can walk...

Stop, Drop, Roll

2011-10-28T06:12:00.001-07:00

Rinse and Repeat

Today I am sending off my t-shirts to California... I have 20 total... I think that's a good amount... two say the same thing pretty much, but the format is a bit different. It will be nice to get them off, and out of the apartment.

Last night I stayed home and cleaned up the apartment, I made myself a grilled cheese sandwich with Tillamook Cheddar and herbed potato bread...

I didn't go out last night because once again, I chickened out... I'm not going to make excuses. I am just a dud.

This weekend it's more of the same - I have an appointment on Saturday and I am going to arrange to go see my Dad at some point, but other than that I have nothing... I don't have any Halloween party plans, no hot dates.... nothing. Oh well. I suppose I can catch up on my cleaning and sleeping! I may do some laundry as well... the life I lead is so exciting.

Last night Mr. Clunky stayed quiet. I got a full 8 hours of sleep so I feel pretty good... let's see if I can make this feeling last!

Things I have to look forward to today:

Speciaty's Mini Quiche
Sticky Bun (I'm only going to eat part of each of them).
Lunch with a Chicago transplant (we are meeting via my ww buddies there)
Grimm (new television show on tonight).
Casual Friday (actually everyday is fairly casual - but Friday's I can wear jeans and not feel too bad about it).

That's it. Carry on...

I should really...

2011-10-27T06:18:00.001-07:00

I should really finish up my shirts so that I can send them off...

I should really be more social...

I should really clean out my shower...

I should be a nicer person....

I should - but I'm not...

Okay - I am really not that bad.... I just sent off an email to my temporary apartment manager (he may not even be the manager anymore).... there are lights out in the front of the building and it's just not pretty or safe... I sure like to complain a lot... I miss our old manager, she was great.

Yesterday I went and got a tune up from the chiropractor so I can walk again... he is making me work on strengthening up my right leg because that will help the issue overall... it's all because of that damn knee...

Next week I am going to be car-less... I keep forgetting...

What else? I'm thinking I could use a vacation... I know, I was just in Vermont... I want to go someplace warm... I'm going into a funk because I missed all of the "summer" here in Seattle and I'm back to wearing my puffy coat...

Tonight the plan is to go to a meetup group down on Broadway... it's a Mothup group... it's all about storytelling... We will see how the day goes as to whether or not I can make it...

Better get moving... got to hose myself off...

Humpday

2011-10-26T06:08:00.002-07:00

Tiredness... is that a word? If not, it should be, because that's how I feel...

This morning it's off to the chiropractor and then the dentist to get my crown started on...

Last night I went over to my Dad's and helped him pick up a little bit. It wasn't too bad, but I'm trying to convince him to rearrange the furniture so he can get around the place a little bit better... I will probably go back over this weekend and see what I can do about some of his books... (he's got a ton of them)...

I didn't have a very good food day yesterday - I ate too much jerky... it's on sale at Bartell's... one of the bad side effects of jerky is that it gives me gas... not good gas... the other kind... I will not discuss further because you might be eating breakfast right now.

What else is going on today? Nothing that I know of besides teaching after work... I hope that my visit to the chiropractor helps the whole knee situation (it usually does)... I limped my way around yesterday...

Thursday night I was going to go to a meetup group called Mothup Seattle - it's a group of people who are tell stories (like on the Moth Broadcast on NPR)... but it turns out that I may have to sub a cycle class instead... we will see... my attempts to expand my social circles dashed once again...

I think that's all I know this morning... I think I shall now drink the rest of my coffee and contemplate an omelet.....

Hips Don't Lie

2011-10-25T06:36:00.001-07:00

my hip is telling me "you're old"... I am seriously considering an amputation... my hip is out of whack again, which makes the back of my knee ache, which makes it almost impossible to walk comfortably... I think I am going to have to visit the chiropractor today (or tomorrow)... I don't think things are going to get back into alignment without some help. I am also considering taking the bus today (you know it must be bad if I'm considering that)...

Tonight I am going to go over and help my Pa clear out some things... maybe we'll get his apartment to a place where he can move around with the walker and not take so many spills.

I am feeling better about the whole thing... seriously - it's not that fact that my father is aging that stresses me out, it's other things associated with it that stress me out... I just have to suck it up.

Some point this week I need to send my t-shirts to California... I just have them sitting here in my apartment and I need to iron a few, but for the most part I think I'm done...