ouch.

I thought I was sore yesterday but I was wrong. It feels like an elephant sat on my chest for five hours...

Last night I went to First Thursday and ran into two of my friends from the UW. I haven't seen them in a long time. It's nice to see people you haven't seen in a while... Trina and Stephanie studied in Rome with me back in the day. They are both painters.

Well, it's Friday and the sun is shining (sort of)... maybe something exciting will happen today...

While I was flying home on Monday I thought about blogging about the following things.

People who make out on airplanes (there was a couple across the aisle from me)...
People who disregard the instructions of the flight crew (using those electronic devices and going to the restroom while the fasten seatbelt sign is on)...
and, my chicken-ness.

Maybe someday I will blog about them.

Here is what Regina Hackett said about Tony Weather's show at Crawl Space.

I forgot that I have abs...

Last night I went to the gym and took a "Core Strength" class and then did cycling.

I feel like I've been hit by a truck. Seriously, I had to roll myself out of bed. My obliques are barking. I suppose this is a good thing though... in addition to having firm thighs by summer, I'll have a four pack! (I'm starting small)...

My butt hurts from sitting on the saddle of the bike...

I had some weird dreams last night... I do remember there being snacks involved (cake) and sitting in a car listening to the radio... an invitation to ride a motorcycle and that's about it... one of those vague dreams... Chuck McGifford was involved (I attended elementary and middle school with him... possibly high school as well but I don't recall). It was strange, but not that strange.

tonight I am meeting up with my friend Tia (the jewelry maker) and we're going to first Thursday... Also, my friend Jenna is dressing up like a 40 foot tall cake and dancing on Harbor Steps so that should be interesting as well...

I guess I should pack it up now... I think it might take a little longer than normal to get ready since I can't really move.

Dental-icious.

I get to go to the dentist this morning for a cleaning. Oh how I love dental insurance. I've had a bit of a tender spot so I'm fearing that I will have to have some other work performed at a later date... at least some of it will be covered.

Heading back to work yesterday wasn't too bad. I still know how to file.

I was just searching the nook above my table and found a birthday present I got from my friend Laura. She had postage stamps made for me with photos of my feet (the plaster ones)... they're sweet. Too bad I don't use stamps that often...

I wonder where in the world Matt Lauer is today??? I get to stick around and watch this morning... he was in the Netherlands yesterday.

Okay, I've lost the posting mojo... tonight I have signed up for cycling class. I need to work off some of that crap I ate this weekend.

Word.

New Favorite Artist...

This is my friend Chris Lin's work.. It's made out of cardboard etc... there's also background music that goes with it.

He sent me some more pictures - I'll post them later because it takes a long time in dial up world.

Okay, now for Chicago. I had a really good time and I miss my friends a lot. Not enough to make me want to move back but you know...

I got to see most of the people I wanted to, I bought some art (Deb Sokolow's zines), some of my favorite coffee... some new clothes... what more could a girl ask for???

Also, when I was waiting in the airport in Chicago I realized I was sitting across from Jason, the guy I had coffee with over the summer... on the plane I anonymously bought him one of my favorite beers (Alaskan Amber)... He caught up with me at baggage claim to say thank you...

I've decided that I like doing nice things for people... at O'hare I gave some guy my CTA pass which was good through Thursday... I gave some guy on the street four dollars... (I do not like to give my money away...).. it feels good to do nice things for people

Okay, it's time for me to get ready for work... talk to you all later.

Back in the Seattle again...

Sorry I've been AWOL. I haven't had a lot of internet access recently... will update you all later.

Let's just sum it up in a few words.

Walking, beer, shoes, clothes.... more beer. art.

yeah, that's it for now. oh yeah, bottle cozies as well.

More tomorrow.

Hello from Chicago!

I made it safely to Chicago on Thursday after experiencing "more than severe turbulence" on the ride in. It wasn't that bad, but it was a bit shaky. I kept thinking that I didn't want to die before seeing my friends in Chicago.

It has been nice seeing all my friends... there's a goodbye party tonight that will get me caught up with everyone.

I will take photos and post them later... I'm off thrifting with KG (Karolina) and then I'm going to check out Art Chicago again.

I better get going - my date will be here soon!

I am not ready.

I have to leave in a little less than four hours and I'm not really ready.

I can't find the card reader for my digital camera... I can't find the cord either for that manner...

I stayed late last night to get some filing done... I had sent out an email to the secretaries I work for to let them know and one of them said something regarding how I hadn't gotten to hers for a while. It's not like I'm slacking - there's just too much to do sometimes. I felt bad so I stayed...

It's supposed to be 74 degrees in Chicago today so I'm psyched. Yay.

Maybe the Windy city will inspire me... maybe I'll sit next to my future husband on the plane... maybe I'll get lucky... we can only hope.

I'll try to update you all from Chicago but I can't guarantee anything.

See you all later.

Is it over yet?

I have survived my birthday.... I met some of my friends after work for happy hour at Palomino. It was fun but no boys showed up.... I've got to get me some single boy type friends.

I did take pictures but I can't track down the cord for my camera to get them off my camera... I promise some day I will get it all put together.

I did have a good time seeing all my friends.

Today I have to get my filing into shape before I leave so people can find things while I'm gone. I am being taken out to lunch to Oceanaire for my birthday today... Tomorrow it's off to Chicago.

I think it might be strange to actually be in Chicago and have money while I'm there. The first time I went to visit the school I had money but I didn't know anyplace to go or how to get there... I didn't even ride the el the first time I went. How lame is that?

Do you know what they do have in Chicago??? H&M - my favorite cheap store. It's like the Ikea of clothing... I hope I don't run out of time before I run out of things I want to do.

Four score and forty one years ago....

The heavens brought forth a beautiful baby girl weighing only 4 pounds and look what became of her....



Yes, she's a celebrity stalker.

Who knew this would happen?

Well, I'm pretty sure my family knew I was destined for greatness.

Today is going to be fun (with the exception of the actual aspect of working...)... momma made pie for me to take to work, I'm going to lunch with my lovely assistant Kristen and then after work we're going to Palomino for Happy Hour... feel free to stop by if you're in the area. I should probably start thinking about what I'm going to wear... I might meet my future benefactor/life partner today and I want to look good!


Did you happen to know that it is National Jelly Bean Day and Earth Day as well???

So what if I didn't actually run a marathon before I was 41... there's always next year...

Well, I better start getting ready for my big day!

How much food can one shove in their face?

Well actually it's quite a bit. Last night I went to Red Robin for dinner... I had some onion rings, a burger, half a milk shake, a birthday sundae... it was all good and I ate too much. I was burping and tooting all night!

I talked to Karolina yesterday. Things are all set for my visit. I am very excited to see all my friends and catch up. I am also going to go to Art Chicago to see art. I'm sure it will be much more enjoyable than Miami was last December. I'm not saying that I didn't enjoy Miami, but it was under peculiar circumstances and I won't have such a tight schedule this weekend.

I'm easing into my birthday week pretty well... I don't want to overindulge too much... I am almost middle aged an I need to be practical.

I'd like to report that the fit flops are working... ouch.

Tonight I am heading out to West Seattle to have dinner with my friend Debbie... her birthday was last week. April babies rule. Did you know that the Pope is an April baby? Well, now you do.

OH! I ALMOST FORGOT!
I got a message from Maria on Saturday... I finally got paid by the Art Institute for working National Portfolio Day. It's only seven months after the fact and it was sent to my New York address! At least it ended up in the hands of someone I know... too bad they couldn't have gotten it to me when I really needed it. Oh well, I guess I just don't have good luck when it comes to getting paid in a timely fashion. (Remember the Weight Watchers fiasco???).

I am driving into work today so I can spare a few extra minutes with you all... I might also be able to catch a bit of the Today Show... I wonder if Ann is working or if she's taking some time off since her father died.... I guess I'll have to look and see...

I guess that's it for now... take it easy out there...

Firm thighs are on their way!

Yesterday I received for my birthday, one pair of Fitflops. They are flip flops that have an unstable midsole that make your thigh and glute muscles activate longer. Therefore you get a more toned lower half. Yay!

Brunch went well - I had a good time with my friends and family. Afterwards I went to the gym and worked off that ham rumble and hashbrowns...

Last night was the opening of Tony's show at Crawl Space. It's good so you should all check it out.

Today I am going to walk around the house in my fit flops for a while and then this evening I am going to get my birthday hamburger from Red Robin with Matt and Miriam... I like getting free stuff on my birthday (okay it's not my birthday until Tuesday....).

At some point I also have to start thinking about what I'm going to take to Chicago with me.

I'll catch up with you all later.

Birthday brunch....

It's a coming this morning. I will give you all an update later...
I have to go weigh in...

Is it time yet?

I'm ready for a long vacation.

That's all I have to say about that.

I'm tired this morning. I let stinky sleep with me last night so I don't think I got the most restful night of sleep.

I managed to get to the spinning class last night and it kicked my butt (I would use the term ass here but I'm trying to cultivate a younger reading audience...).

In the middle of the class I started to get a cramp in my calf. I thought I might have to get off the bike, but it turned out that I worked it out... it wasn't the most pleasant experience of my life. Kind of like when you start talking about someone and realize they're standing behind you... now that's really unpleasant.

Today it's just work for me and then the sofa and Stinky.

I've been wondering... do you think there really are unicorns?

Over half way there.

It's finally Thursday.

I have a date with my chiropractor this morning...

I've been making appointments like crazy now that I have health insurance. I go to the dentist at the end of the month and my doctor in June. I need to get a tune-up.

Last night I went to gym. I know, I'm moving out of my comfort zone but I needed to do it. There are a lot more people there at night. I signed up for the cycling class today at 6:45 (p.m.). I figured since I can't go on Saturday (conflict with my birthday brunch) I would do it then. I should be in fine shape because of my visit to the chiropractor.

I've been working on getting my info into the Crawl Space website. I checked it out yesterday and I'm listed under members but I don't have any images... I'll try to get that done today.

What's a girl to do??? Working full time, being a struggling artist, trying to find a life partner..... firming up my thighs.

In the name of ?

Let me tell you, it gets harder and harder to come up with titles for posts every day.

I am such a bad stalker... I didn't even know that Ann Curry was in town last weekend to interview the Dali Lama. I think I should have my stalking license revoked. I guess that just proves the point that I wasn't really a stalker - just an admirer from up close.

On a sad note, Ann's Father passed away over the weekend.

Okay, let's get off the bad news and onto the good.

First off, my lovely assistant Kristen and I got manicures and pedicures last night after work. I chose to go the natural route and just have my nails buffed. My toenails look a bit funny but that's just because I have the Hamilton family feet (and toenails). I'll slap some polish on them soon and take a photo for you. My fingernails are beautiful though, short, filed and buffed.

What else can I tell you all??? Less than a week until my birthday - start shopping now. You know I like shoes, manicures, pedicures, massages and beer. I am the perfect woman I think...

At work the new receptionist has been out sick the past two days.... hopefully she will be back today because I am falling behind on my filing... and you know how I love filing.

So... let's all think good vibes for the weather to change... for those of you not in Seattle it has been unusually cold this spring. I might as well have stayed in Chicago if I wanted this sort of weather.

What's a girl to do?

Last night I fell asleep with a little dog curled up next to me. Almost as good as a boyfriend. NO, better than a boyfriend. Not potential to ruin the moment by saying something stupid.

I got an email back from Karoline and she said that I would be staying(sleeping) in a stuffed log cabin so I will be comfy cozy. She really wants me to stay with her so I will.

She has a new website it is Here!

Tonight after work my lovely assistant Kristen and I are getting manicures and pedicures at Butter in Westlake. Hilary Swank had a manicure there when her brother got married a while back. How do I know this? I just do. It's just my latest brush with fame. sort of.

Goal number one today??? get out of this chair and take a shower.

Man, I feel like Doogie Howser sometimes....

Ummm... it's Monday.

Where did the weekend go? I'm back at home now... Stinky sure was happy to see me.

This morning I got an email from my friend karolina. I am going to be staying with her when I'm in Chicago. The only problem is that she has no heat, internet, gas.... and she's working on an installation so there won't be a lot of room. Should she really be hosting me? We'll see how it goes...

Last night we went over exhibition proposals for Crawlspace... some semi-interesting ideas... nothing too exciting. It did take a while though... I also signed up for the month of February to have a show. That should keep me moving when it comes to making things.

What else can I tell you? I don't know... come to Crawl Space on Saturday for Tony Weathers opening... I'll tell you more about it later.

Not all artists are crazy, but some are...

I'm watching CBS Sunday Morning and they are talking to an artist who channels dead people before he paints portraits of them. Hunt Slonem is his name... I kind of like his Manhattan loft - it's got an insider artist feel to it.

Okay, maybe he's not crazy - just eccentric.

Yesterday was beautiful... I ended up going to the gym and taking the cycling class and then later I went to greenlake and walked around. I got a bit of a sunburn.

Tomorrow it's back to dial up for me. I think I will have to invest in high speed internet... it's the only thing that makes sense.

I think I'm ready to start taking some action on my future. These are things that I am putting on my official to do list.

Find a place to live.

Find studio space.

Make work.

I think that's a good list.

It's time to change...

I met my lovely assistant Kristen after work yesterday. We talked about things.... amongst the topics was my artwork - she said I was too modest about it. I suppose I am... I just have to sell myself more. I realize that I am not the type of person who works on making things all the time - but that doesn't mean that I don't think about them.

It works if you push the on button.

I got the wifi back on so I am feeling a bit better.

There has been painting going on in the downstairs area of where I'm house sitting. They were supposed to be done two weeks ago but didn't actually finish until last night after 11:00 pm. That's not really good customer service if you ask me.... just because the people you're working for aren't around doesn't mean you should slack off.

So.. anyways. I found the modem and turned it back on.

Let me talk about work for a moment here... Every day I remember why I went back to school.... Don't get me wrong. I like the people and I like the paycheck... it just seems that sometimes people just don't get it... I get it because I've been around the block a few times.

Okay, on the agenda this weekend - not much. Cleaning, weighing, cycling, eating, moving back in with my Stinky... it should be good.

I'm thinking of wearing cute shoes today - but they're a bit tall and I might fall over. Oh the trials and tribulations I face...

I kept the cat out of the bedroom again last night - it worked pretty well until 4:34. Dogs rule.

Dial up this!

I got home yesterday and found out that where I am house sitting is without wifi. I managed to wrangle up a phone cord so I can come to you in slow motion.

Did you hear the latest news??? Katie Couric may be leaving CBS News. ha ha ha... she's just a bit too perky for me. Not at all like Ann... I'm not saying that Ann is NOT perky - she can be perky if need be.... I've missed watching the Today show... If I didn't have to be at work so early I could watch the first half hour... when I'm a rich and famous artist I won't have to work and I can watch it every day!

Last night I locked the cats out of my room. I made it until 4:30 before I heard the scratching on the door. I think it also helped that I gave them a little bit of food before we went to bed... that's the secret - keep the belly's full. It works with everyone.

Well (that's a deep subject)... I guess that's it. Be safe out there!

ARRRRRR!

That cat is going to drive me crazy. I'm ready to go back home with my little Stinky...

Last night I came home and the house alarm was chiming. It has a low battery... I finally figured out how to turn it off (temporarily)... when I went to feed Cookie I found that she had barfed all over the carpet... good thing there is a carpet cleaner at her house. I did manage to get over to see my dog. She was very happy to see me. I could tell that she was laughing... (I saw a story about dogs laughing on television the other night).

As of ten minutes ago my life has been officially sucked dry of any meaning... okay, I overexaggerate.

I think it's just the need for me to make "things" that is calling me - and I haven't done that in a while. I need to make some time to that. Work seems to creeping in a bit too much.

3:00 a.m.

It was at 3 this morning that I woke up this morning and dumped Emma the cat on the floor (accidentally). She had been sleeping next to my legs and was just too close to the edge when I decided to roll over... heh heh heh.

Only two more weeks until my birthday. Yay... I like my birthday... I wore my birthday shoes yesterday and they are fabulous! I did have to wrap portions of my feet in moleskin to keep down the friction. Now that's an interesting word... friction.

This week I don't have a lot to do which will be nice. I have a studio visit and proposal review at Crawl Space, I have to work, and I need to get together info on what's been happening in my life for the thing in my life that I can't really talk about. That's about it. I will be done feeding the other cat Cookie on Wednesday. It will be nice to not have to drive all over the place every night.

The big question today is weather or not I'm a fraud. What do you think?

Dogs rule! Cats drool...

So I've been house and cat sitting for the past few weeks and the kitty cats are very sweet but Emma (one of the cats) keeps trying to wake me up at 4:30. She'll jump up on top of me and meow... when I make her get off me she'll walk around with her little collar jangling and then jump back up on me.

I love stinky because she doesn't do that sort of thing.

It's raining this morning... I am not looking forward to waking up to the bus stop through the woods in the backyard... the good news is that I'm going to wear my new shoes today so that should make me feel good!

I went to the mall yesterday (no I didn't go to the gym) and I was looking at things I might like for my birthday... I found a pair a flip flops that are supposed to tone your legs as you wear them. I could use those... the legs are a bit jelly like lately.

In addition to going to the mall I stopped by Carkeek Park and walked along the beach. It was strange because I hadn't been there in a long time. I had a flashback of playing a rousing game of tag there when I was back in high school. I seem to recall I was with a bunch of my cheerleader friends (yes, I was a cheerleader...). It's funny how seeing and hearing things will bring back memories like that. It's too bad people don't play rousing games of tag everyday - I think it would be good exercise... it might put everyone in a better mood.

I suppose that's all I have to say this morning. I need to start making work again... the lack of making things is getting to me... since I have a show in September I should probably start thinking about what I'm going to put up... I know it's going to be Ann Curry related stuff...

Crankiness...

I was a bit cranky yesterday. I'm thinking it has to do with being too busy at work, eating poorly and being lonely.

I know I've talked about being lonely before.... I have a lot of friends but sometimes I just feel all alone - it's not as bad right now as it has been in the past. I think being more aware of how I'm feeling helps... and being able to verbalize it.

NOW... let me tell you about the great birthday present that was not to be... My sister was talking to me the other day asking me what I wanted for my birthday. She wanted to relay the findings to my mother. My mother has tried to buy me clothes in the past with no success. She says that she even tries to buy clothes that she thinks I'll like - but even that doesn't work. Hilary (my sister) said maybe I should go look at shoes and find a pair that I might like and then relay that information to her.

Sooo... I went to Nordstrom's the other day and tried on a pair of shoes that I've been looking at for a while. It turned out that the shoes I was looking at were the last pair in my size. So not to risk losing them I bought them thinking my family could give them to me. Hilary put the kibosh on it. She said that they weren't going to wrap up a box of shoes and give them to me and hand me a check. Oh well, I was just trying to help out. On the bright side I can wear the shoes now!

I'll try to take a picture later for you all.

Oh look, I found a photo online...



Today I think I'm going to go to the gym and take another cycling class... I didn't take one yesterday because I wanted to get my workout over early and didn't want to wait around.

I don't know what else I'll do... it's been nice to have a weekend without anything to do...

I'll be back later... see ya.

A new(ish) leaf.

I weighed in this morning. I was down a bit from last month but I'm still above goal. I"m tired of having food rule my life. I've succumbed to stress eating far to often that past months. I need to take care of me...

Today there is nothing left for me to do except feed Cookie the cat. Oh, and take a shower.

Maybe someday when I'm a rich and famous artist they will make a reality television show about me...

I think it's time for that shower...

Crazy Cats... and a big belly...

This sums up my evening.

Hopefully I will stay awake long enough to finish this post.

Long day at work... I hate filing.

I ate too many cookies... I have a big belly.

Cat's are on drugs... I love dogs.

I'm a fraud - at least for today.

I made Diana touch the back of my hair... maybe I shouldn't do that until I know people better. I'm a freak.

I had a great idea for a birthday present but it didn't work out... I'll explain later but I think I'm starting to fade fast.

Another Friday -

Am I ready for it? I'm not ready for covering for two people at work and trying to get all my work done. I am ready to have lunch with some of my friends and go home at 5pm. Okay, I'm not actually going home at 5. I'm going to an opening at the McLeod Residence of Diana Falchuk. She's a member of Crawl Space and she's making work with food. You know how I like food so I have to go.

My toes still hurt from tripping yesterday...


(These aren't my toes but they could be someday - through science).

I did get some good news yesterday... I found out the air date of the thing I haven't been able talk about since May. SOOOOOO that means I can blog freely again... not that I haven't been blogging freely, but I feel as though I've been restricted by my personal ethics. If you do some sleuthing in my posts of last year you can figure out what's up.

My tummy's acting strange so I better go...

my toenails hurt...

I stubbed my toes twice today. When I say stubbed I mean I actually tripped and smooshed my toes on my right foot. Just as my toenails are getting back to their beautiful selves now I betcha at least one will turn black underneath... that's just the way it goes with the Curse of the Hamilton Family Feet...

Can she keep this up?

I'm beginning to think I need a vacation. Or at least a few days off to catch up on my sleep. I've been burning the candle at both ends for awhile now and I'm beginning to feel the exhaustion.

I don't think I've been this exhausted since Grad School... I'm sitting here zoning out while I'm trying to post.

Tonight is first Thursday... I think I'm going to drive so I can feed all the cats on the way home... Hopefully it won't be a late evening...

Maybe I'll be able to sleep in on Sunday...

I better go - nothing good is coming of this post. Maybe I'll take some photos today and post them later... It's supposed to be a nice day.

Yikes.

Tired again...

I didn't get home until after 10:00 last night... I didn't go to sleep until after 11:30. What am I doing to myself? I'm almost 41... I can't keep this up.

The report on my hair is good. I look stunning! Now if I can just get it to look like it did when I left the salon.

Yesterday morning I sent Marty Riemer an email and he read it on the air... I told him that I was excited that Al Roker was going to be on the show and that I was in New York for sometime last year and was "stalking" Ann Curry. I wonder if he thinks I was kidding... If he only knew. My lovely assistant Kristen and my mother both heard him read my email on the air. I'm going to be famous.

Tonight I am going to go to a meeting on Cultural Overlay Districts in Seattle. What exactly this means I'm not sure... but as a member of Crawl Space I should go.

I guess that's it for this morning. I've got to get a move on if I want my hair to look stunning...

Welcome to my birthday month!

It is once again April... bunnies hopping around, chicks being hatched, flowers blooming AND MY BIRTDHAY MONTH!

This year I don't have any great plans for the day but I will be going to Chicago for the weekend after. Last year I said during a run that I would do a marathon by the time I was 41. Well, I don't think that's going to happen... I am going to sign up for the beat the bridge run in May though.

Today phase two of my hair transformation will be done... (that means color)... whew! It's beginning to look sketchy.

Okay, all of you April babies get ready to celebrate.

Closure...

Or should I say openage... I got the bag open that contained my undergarments... I know you are all breathing easier this morning.

So - we're back to the work week, back to over-extending myself. Back to trying to pretend that I really enjoy filing (I do! I do!)... Today is payday, opening day for the Mariners... (it's been a while since I've been around for an opening day...) it's also the last day of March. You know what that means??? Tomorrow if the first day of my birthday month! Start planning now.

Here are a few photos I took of Tim Brown's show on Saturday. I had to do something to keep myself awake so I took pictures.







I should really start looking for some studio space and/or a place to live where I can work... I've been slacking too long (okay - I realized slacking is not a good word here because even when I'm not really making things I'm still thinking about things). I just have to get a move on. I have a show in Chicago in September and I should probably start trying to figure out what I'm doing for it.

I think when I'm in Chicago in a few week's I'll go take pictures of the space and start planning my show. It will be nice to be in Chicago for a while - I'm looking forward to seeing all my friends and looking at art. Art Chicago is going to be going on so I am going to try to check it out while I'm there.

I guess that's it for this morning... It would be nice if I could go back to bed... One twelve hour night of sleep does not make up for six weeks of running oneself ragged.

My bras are stuck in a bag...

I did laundry today and put my bras in a bag so they could go in the washer. The zipper is broken on it and now I can't get it open. The bag doesn't belong to me so I can't cut it open.... I guess I'll just have to go bra-less.

No, I won't subject anyone to that... I'll just keep trying to get it open with the pliers and my pure will.

Help.

The results are in...

I managed to make it through the day yesterday - the only casualty was my watch. It fell off someplace and it's gone. Oh well, I guess it was time for a new watch.

I slept about 12 hours last night - I slept until my body couldn't take it anymore... until the point where it hurts to be horizontal.

I'm thinking yesterday I just needed to catch up on the sleep and take care of the cold. The beer from the night before was just secondary... I still feel sub-par. I'll just have to lay low today - only do the necessary things. Feed cats, buy coffee and take drugs for my cold.

Okay, I feel like crap. I better go.

Hijinks on the high seas...

I don't know if I spelled hijinks right but we'll just assume that it's right.

Here are photos from last night.

This is my lovely assistant Kristen and myself. (Please excuse the hair... I'm still adjusting to my new styling regimen).



It was too stinking cold to stay outside so we just went out for a few beauty shots.



Hey, Look! It's my Alaskan Amber enjoying the Seattle skyline!



This is Kristen's friend Lori - with Mr. Riemer....



This morning I am under the influence of a few things... a little too much beer, a lack of sleep and a cold which I believe which is finally here...

I am siting at the gallery today so come on by if you get a chance. You can wake me up from my nap.

I was once a supermodel.

No I wasn't... but it caught your attention didn't it?

Tonight my lovely assistant Kristen and I have decided to go on the :20 Funny Cruise put on by a local radio station KMTT (it's similar in style to WXRT in Chicago)... I hope I don't get seasick.

Last night I went to bed fairly early - it's just been too busy and I still have this sore throat. My mother is sick and there are other people at work who are sick as well. I can't really afford to become one of them. I enjoy sleeping. Too bad I can't take naps at work.

Tomorrow I will let you know how the cruise goes. I'm sitting at Crawl Space so come on by and say hi.

Today at work is our receptionists last day. She's been there forever - okay, not forever - but a long time. We're having a going away lunch for her and I helped pick out the cake. I love cake!

Have a great day everyone.

What?

I'm feeling the bridge mix this morning... and the results of not going to the gym. Once again I am running along side the wagon (I have fallen off - but I'm not out of the race)...

Have I told you all about the singles websites that I sign up for but never answer any messages I get? Yeah, I've got a problem...

Today will be different! It's Kristen's birthday and we're going to lunch!

I've got nothing to rant about this morning.... I better just quit while I'm ahead (or is it behind?)....

Could I shove anything else in my mouth?

I've had a problem with controlling my food intake the past few days. I know I'm eating for reasons other than being hungry. I think I might just be really tired and not making the wisest choices. As always, I know what to do, I just have to do it.

Tonight for dinner I've had bridge mix and pistachio's... that's it. I think I need more fiber.... or more something... Sometimes I think if I could just make myself hurl that would be great! (okay, not great because that's just icky)...

I'm watching Oprah - it's a show on hoarders... I guess my life would be more challenging...

It's something to think about.

I think I'm awake.

This morning I am heading to work early to help set up for a construction law seminar. I have my new cute haircut and I think I'm awake.

Now to the haircut. I went to see my ex-boss Nancy (Yes, I used to work at a hair salon). I must say it's nice to have someone cut your hair that you completely trust. I just let her do what she thought was best. I'm going back next week to get some highlights put in. Before you know it I'm going to be one hot momma!

I can't say much more because I have to get a move on and see if I can style my hair.

Almost sick...

I've got this funny feeling in my throat. Not quite a tickle, not quite a frog....
I wish I would just either get sick or get better.

Today I am finally going to remedy my haircut dilemma. No more channeling David Cassidy for me!

I was thinking that this week was going to be a bit slower but I don't think it will be. I have lunch plans every day except tomorrow - Thursday is my lovely assistant Kristen's birthday! We are going to go to lunch... Friday is a going away lunch for the receptionist at our office. I'm all for free food.

I like housesitting but it is inconvenient in getting to the gym. I suppose I could go after work but who has the energy? I sure don't.

Where has the time gone? I have to get moving or I'm going to be late.

Ready, Set, Go!

Well, another Monday is here to greet us with open arms... and kick us in the ass if we don't settle down.

I'm sitting here in the house where I am house sitting, I've got my french press next to me - I'm just waiting to plunge it. I feel the beginnings of some weirdness in the back of my throat, it's a little tender. I'm trying to determine what time I need to actually leave the house here to trek up the hill to get to the bus. I sure hope I don't screw up and make it to work late... It sure would be nice to just sleep a while... I don't think my week is as full as the last one was - that will be nice. I do have to work on a grant application for Crawl Space and get my hair cut (yay).

This afternoon I am having lunch with Lillian. She's a freshman at Western and I've known here since she was a very little person. It makes me feel old seeing all these ex little people become adults.

Okay, as always I should get a move on... shake a leg Peg...make like a tree and leave.. You get the idea.

The perfect studio...

The perfect studio in my opinion would have the following.

a television

wireless internet

a big comfy chair

and a massage therapist

Okay, I suppose I don't really need the massage therapist but it would be nice.

Hoppy Easter!

Ha Ha Ha! I am sooooo funny. Okay, maybe not.

If you are one of my dedicated readers (all six of you)... you will know that today I will go to church and I will sing my favorite hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen Today". I think I posted link to it a few years back so if you want to dig through my old posts you can hear it. Last year I went to see Blades of Glory and then had an exciting dinner from the hot food bar at Whole Foods. This year the whole family's coming over to our house.

The opening last night was good... I didn't hurt myself too much in cycling class and I am starting a house sitting gig tonight. It should be fun. I should be able to come to you all in living wifi... I've got to get around to getting a faster connection here at home.

Uhhh... that's about it, I have to work on a grant application now.

It's the same wherever you go.

I have come to realize (not just recently) that there are those certain office "types" in all offices. The brown-noser, the tattletale, the victim and the numskull. There are more types out there... I think I'm a cross between a brown-noser and a "good girl" - if only they knew... It's surprising how some people get so worked up about things in the office... they just need to chill out. I've come to realize that it is not my life and I can pretty much leave it at work. It's fun to watch how all the roles play themselves out.

I ended up going out for drinks after work with a few of my co-workers.... we went to Ruth Chris Steak House. It's hard to be a beer girl in a martini world...

When I got home I was a vegetable until 8:30 and then I went to bed. What an exciting life I lead.

Today I'm going to torture myself with cycling and grant writing. How fun is that?

A change of plans...

It's been a busy week and I'm glad it's Friday. I was going to go to Tulalip Casino tonight and see the Beatnik's but my plans have changed so I have a free evening. What should I do? I suppose I could try to lie low and get rid of this cold that is trying to catch up with me.

Nahhhhh. I'll figure out something to do.

I was a little cranky yesterday... I had someone (in my opinion) question my work ethic. Or at least that's how it felt. I realize this person does not know me that well enough yet and the track record of other people in my job has not been great so I will cut them some slack. People just need to relax and chill out a bit. I've been working in law firms for almost 20 years so I think I know what I'm doing. I know I'm doing a good job and I am appreciated by people so there.

I helped Tim work on his show last night. I think It's going to be good... It got a star next to it in the Stranger so you all should come out and see it.

On the horizon I have cycling class tomorrow, my hair will be cut on Tuesday (say goodbye to David Cassidy) and I have a lunch date with my friend Bryan. Oh, there's also a construction law seminar at work... I get to help set up and there might be cute construction workers there! Hot-cha! Things are looking up!

Welcome to hurtsville.

I am having one of those weeks. Monday during the St. Patrick's Day party at work I accidentally ran into the corner of the conference room table at work (no I was not drunk - yet)... now I have a big bruise on my leg. Yesterday I dropped a file holder thing on my foot - it broke the skin through the sock I was wearing and now it hurts like a you know what. Not enough to make me limp, but I may try to get a bit of sympathy from people.

Last night I actually did nothing which was nice. Okay, I take that back I did laundry.

I finally found the cable for my camera so here's a good shot of Stinky.



She is very cute don't you think? I think she could be a dog model.

On my agenda today is work and then helping Tim install his show. I think I might start researching new races to run in as well - my new microphone should be coming on Monday. Yay.

Have a good day and try not to let anything fall on you!

Umm... it's Wednesday.

I'm beginning to feel the effects of my busy schedule... I'm tired and I have cramps. What better combo is there?

Dinner last night was good - scampi at Palomino. I am exuding garlic today... I took a photo of Michael (TCBFC) to post but I can't find my card reader for my laptop so I guess it will have to wait until I do a little cleaning around the house.

Today I don't have anything planned outside of work which is a good thing. Tomorrow night I am helping with the install of Tim's show at Crawl Space and then Friday I am going to Tulalip to see the Beatnik's and celebrate my friend Nancy's 40th Birthday.

I might just collapse on Saturday - that is after my cycling class and the opening... I suppose being busy is sometimes better than doing nothing at all. I said when I moved back to Seattle I wanted to get out more and that is exactly what I'm doing. I shouldn't really complain.

The countdown to my birthday will be starting soon... Last year I said I was going to run in a marathon by the time I turned 41... I was just kidding. Maybe I'll walk a half marathon but that's about all I think I could do right now. Hmmm... maybe I'll see if there are any races going on in Chicago while I'm visiting...

I better get moving. Over and out.

Is it Friday?

I was looking forward to the work week so things might slow down but I don't think they are going to. My friend Michael is in town for a Toxicology conference (doesn't that sound like fun?)... you might recall that Michael is my friend who I used to have a big crush on and made artwork about... we're cool now so I can talk about it freely. If you go back to the early days of my blog you can see my tribute to him.

I was a dork, but it was heartfelt and funny so there you go.

We're having dinner tonight... it should be fun. He stopped by the office yesterday and I couldn't stop jumping up and down... maybe it was the Guinness controlling my actions.

I'm running out of time now so I best get a move on.

Have you ever???

Have you ever felt like your thighs had been clamped tightly in vices for ten hours and than released to their former free-flowing selves only to find you can't walk? Okay, I can walk but it is still a bit painful.

I guess that's the price we pay in the quest for firm glutes and thighs.

I'm at Nancy's right now, I should be working swiftly in order to get ready for work and pack things so I can be out of here this morning and make it to work on time.

Oh yeah, happy St. Patrick's Day. I bet you the party is already started in Chicago.

Holy crap my backside hurts...

A sucker for a skating movie...

So... I'm sitting here watching the Family Chanel right now. I'm watching the Family Chanel original movie The Cutting Edge 3. If you've ever perused my profile you might have noticed that one of my favorite movies is the Cutting Edge (the original with DB Sweeney and Moira Kelly). I just couldn't resist it. Same story with different actors and reversed roles... but that's alright. Everyone needs a little schmaltz once in a while.

It's not nearly as embarrassing as admitting that I'm a fan of Celine Dion.

I don't think I'm ready for this.

I'm awake, I've got the coffee ready to go, I've got the outfit picked out... but it's too stinking cold to be running.

I suppose I did run in Chicago when it was less than thirty degrees out, but that was different. It wasn't damp. (would I like some cheese to go with that wine?)

I suppose you could call it suffering for my art... once I start running I will warm up... it's thinking about the time in between dropping stuff at the gear check and the start of the race I fear.

Last night I ordered some good binaural microphones. You might be wondering what those are... I was wondering too... they are microphones that go into your ears and they do an amazing job recording things. They also just look like headphones so you can look inconspicuous while you're recording your friends conversations. Too bad I didn't hear how they sounded until yesterday - I could have ordered them sooner. Tia had a pair and I tested them out last weekend in my digital voice recorder and I was blown away. I now am very excited about the possibilities of their use.

Okay, I guess I should just get a move on and get on with this all.

I will update you later.

I am going to lose my mind... seriously.

Do you ever have one of those things that just gnaws at you? I listen regularly to the Mountain (KMTT) and they've been playing a new song by Peter Gabriel which I think is titled One World or Whole World or some similar two word title. They say that it is available on iTunes but I can't find it! When I google Peter Gabriel's name I can't find it either. It is driving me insane.

If you have any info on this matter please help me.

You might have noticed that I have a photo with this post. That is because I am coming to you in full wifi internet access! That also means I can't diddle daddle because I have to get ready for my ww meeting.

I ended up going out last night with my friend Matt, his wife, and friend. He quit his job and it was his last day yesterday. What better way to celebrate than with fried food?

It's a bad day to be a mover.

Last night we were having a meeting for the Crawl Space membership when all of a sudden we heard a guy yelling and then a thud (or was it a crash?).. Then the car alarm started.... Two guys were moving things and the guy who was yelling got squished in between the truck and a car when his partner accidentally backed into him. We decided that his hip was broken. Luckily I didn't see it happen or I would have been sick. Tony actually saw it happen, he said the guy tried to walk but then fell down. We saw all of this from the balcony of the apartment we were in. The only good thing about this entire situation was that I got to see a bunch of cute firemen and paramedics.

It's a busy weekend for me... I have to watch Pirate the cat, run in the St. Patrick's Day Dash, attend meetings and then help de-install the show at Crawl Space. It should make for an exhausting weekend.

On the bright side, things are going well! It's payday and successfully stayed away from sugar yesterday.

ALSO - Please go to the Crawl Space News page to find out about our Studio Intensive Residency. We lock you in the gallery for a week and you make new art!

High heels in Heaven.

I'm hoping that if heaven does exist that I will be able the wear high heels comfortably there. My bunions won't hurt, my metatarsal on my right food won't create a callus, and Christian Louboutin shoes will be affordable.

Also I would like heaven to have good calorie free beer, Stacy London as my personal stylist and wiener dogs that can talk.

Is that too much to ask for?

The need to vacate.

I have developed an overwhelming desire to go on a "real" vacation. You know, one of those things where you pay money to stay in a hotel and lie on a beach for a week?

I think it would be nice to go to Hawaii or Spain or Italy... Now if I could just find someone to go with me.

The last time I went on that sort of vacation was in 1989. I was 22 and went to Hawaii with my sisters, my mom, aunt and best friend Malyn. I was a lot larger then and didn't quite have my act together. I think I would enjoy it more now... If only I was independently wealthy and had a bikini. And a personal trainer to get my abs in shape.

It's that time of the year...

I was out of sorts yesterday.

They say that switching to daylight savings time throws your body off and I have to agree. Or else it was all the sugar and carbs I ate (and the Fiber One bars)...

I ended up falling asleep at 7:30 again... at least I managed to make it to the gym this morning. This fitness kick has got to get easier sometime. I enjoy sweating a lot... but actually getting to the gym is hard.

It is raining this morning... I wish Fedex hadn't lost my box of things - in it was my nice red raincoat. Now it's gone. I supposed I could buy the one at Ann Taylor that costs $198.00 but that would be a bit extravagant.

On Sunday a Fedex driver commented on my post about Fedex sucking... He explained the conditions that they drive under etc... I posted the comment Here.

I was just really frustrated with Fedex in general... I bet my package will show up someday... I can only hope.

Thighs of steel.

I guess I worked harder in my cycling class this week. My leg is all messed up, Saturday night I woke up and my right hip was all out of whack and now my right ankle is hurting (the hip got better)...

I guess it's the price we pay for beauty. My inner thighs are tender - it feels like I've been googling (if you know what I mean)... I haven't - if I had you all would have heard about it.

Last night I stopped by Wallgreen's after helping my dad with some chores. I succumbed to the nut aisle again. I also bought some Fiber One Bars because they were on sale. Do I ever learn my lesson? NO! I ate three of them and now my tummy is paying me back. When will I ever learn?

This week is once again full. Working for a living, meetings for the gallery, house/cat sitting... next weekend I have the st. Patrick's Day Dash, camp meetings and de-installation... I guess I'd rather be busy than bored. Oh, it's also payday on Friday too.

I guess I should get ready for work now. I was going to try and make it to the gym but it's too stinking dark and when my alarm went off my body wasn't moving. There's always tomorrow.

Recharge!

I have made it to another sunday and I am thankful. It seems like I have too much to do and too little time lately.

Here is a link to Tia Kramer's jewelry. She's working on a website but it's not up yet.

I'm thinking I should start (continue?) working on my taxes. I'm thinking I may have to pay this year because I didn't make a ton and I didn't have the most taken out... I think I do qualify as a business though... We'll see how it goes.

This afternoon I am delivering the goods to my dad (Milky Way Dark miniatures) and helping him with some organizational things. (that means going through junk)...

I'm currently at Third Place Books using their free wifi so I can update all my iTunes etc...

Talk to you all later.

It's a beautiful morning in downtown Lake City!

I'm lying. It's dark, it's cold, it's Lake City!

Okay, it's not that bad.

Last night I went to the open studio of my friend Tia and bought some earrings and commissioned a new necklace. I kid you not, her work is a hot commodity.

I convinced her to come to my house for dinner tonight... she gets to meet Stinky! and the rest of my family.

After my ww meeting today I am going to go to Cycling class and try to work up a sweat and slim those thighs down.

I'm feeling a bit icky... partially because I have a crick in my neck but also because I had beer both Thursday and Friday nights. I don't think my body is used to it. I need a nice benefactor/massage therapist boyfriend to work out all the knots...

I must be on drugs...

Have you ever had one of those days when you think you've got everything figured out and then realize you don't?

I been thinking that the show at Crawl Space ended this weekend but I was wrong... which is good news for all of you. I am just losing my mind that's all...

It sucks getting old.

In a perfect world I would have thin thighs, beer would have no calories and I would have someone to hold my hair back while I barfed... Oh the dreams I aspire to.

I got a message from my friend Tia yesterday... you might recall she is the one who works at McMurdo Station and met Ann Curry. She is living in Seattle now and is having an open studio tonight. She makes great jewelery that incorporates hand made paper. I'm going to buy me some more... I wore one of her necklaces yesterday and I got many compliments on it. She's a good person who makes good work.

I think I'm going to lose it.

I have to wait three more weeks until I can get my David Cassidy inspired hairdo rectified. I don't think I can take it. It's getting to that stage where it's becoming unmanageable and messy (okay so it's sort of looked like that all along).

So, here's the news that's fit to print. Everyone should get into Crawl Space this weekend for the video centennial. It's good and it ends on Sunday. I will be there Sunday afternoon to help de-install so if you need to see me for any reason.

I have also lined up a bunch of house-sitting gigs for the end of the month. I am extremely popular (but you knew that already)... I will be raking in the cash for my visa card fund and my trip to Chicago fund. I like earning money... I got my earnings statement from Social Security last week... I only made 4,700 in 2006. Oh, the life of a grad student. But now I'm on the road to financial freedom (okay, maybe not freedom - but independence?)...

There's an opening for a sculpture professor at University of Oregon. My friend Josh is a professor in the Fibers Department there... maybe I should apply... I could live in Eugene.

I'm trying to upload a picture for you all... I know you've missed my photos since I've been living in my dial up world... maybe with all the cash I'm going to rake in I can afford dsl or cable internet.... hmmmm.



Here you go. It's Matt, Hoda, Me and my sign. I hope you all have a splendid day!

Dangerous Territory

I ordered two boxes of Girl Scout Cookies yesterday. One box of Thin Mints and one box of Tagalongs (those are the ones that have the chocolate and peanut butter).

I might be flirting with disaster here.

Once Karolina had to physically restrain me from going over to a shopping cart full of them (they were thin mints).. I yelled at her and said "I just want to look at them!". That's when I knew I had a problem.

1 point per cookie. I think there's at least 18 in a sleeve... two sleeves in a box... You do the math.

I'll have to be at the gym all weekend if I eat the whole box.

I've been looked at....

I think I've been seen by Regina. Okay, I know I have - oh crap. Oh well... I suppose all artists are a bit crazy (or is that messed up?)... I feel as though I have a controlled craziness. I appear normal on the outside but then you get to know me and all bets are off. I guess I'm probably normal (or is that boring?) compared to a lot of people she meets.

I suppose it's a good thing to put yourself out there. You're definitely not going to get anywhere if you don't take risks. Right?

I have got to get in gear and start making things (art-wise)... I am getting the brows waxed this morning so that will be a good thing.

No gym this morning... if today is anything like yesterday at work I won't need it. I ran around like a crazy person. Maybe someday I'll be brave (crazy) enough to post pictures of my thighs to show you my progress in the firm thigh campaign.

What was I saying?

I feel sorry for people who just meet me. I sometimes forget that I have a habit of not finishing sentences (or thoughts for that matter). I think I finish them in my head, I just never get the words out. It's hard to follow what I'm saying at times.

I recall listening to Vija Clemins while I was studying in Rome. I think she was similar in the way she spoke... I knew that I could relate to her... maybe thats why I have so many "dot dot dot's" in my posts.... (look, there's another set).

I promise all of you that you will get used to the way I talk (If you meet me and we become friends)... my mother says I also say "I don't know" a lot... well, I don't know about that. (she's right)...

It makes it hard to talk about ones artwork when you can't get the words out.

okay, enough about my speaking difficulties...

I am not feeling the cycling class from Saturday - maybe that means I didn't work as hard as I could have... I am back on track when it comes to food and I have done laundry so I won't smell if you run into me.

On the agenda this week - Openings on Thursday including Jason Wood's show at Gallery4 Cutlture, working on my thin thigh regimen (and training for the St. Patrick's Day run), and getting my brows done....

Over and out.

Shout out to Regina...

So I'm sitting at the Gallery today and Regina Hackett from the PI comes in. I told her that I read her blog... then I said I had a blog. She asked me to write the address down. So I did.

Yikes!

Her blog is focused on art. Mine focuses on my favorite subject - ME! and my quest for a good reuben sandwich... and life happiness... and art.

So Regina if you're checking this out - I hope you aren't disappointed. I wish I could have told you about my time in New York and what I was doing there but I might be shot by the producers (er, I mean the people I was associated with). Oh how I long to be an Artstar...

Sunday is my fun-day!

Oh, the Bangles... whatever happened to them?

I got a phone call from my friend Tia yesterday. You may recall she is my friend who works at McMurdo Station and met Ann Curry when she was there. Well, she lives in Seattle now and happened to go into Crawl Space yesterday and found out that I was a member there. I'm so excited that she's here!

She makes the best jewelry... it's sterling silver (?) that is covered in hand made paper. since I am employed now I may have to buy a few more pieces from her.

Things seem to be falling into place.

On the workout front, I am only feeling my cycling class in my butt today... specifically where I sit.... tomorrow I'm sure I will feel differently. Last night I went to see Into the Wild. It's a really good movie... I know I say that about all the movies I've seen lately - but I don't go to see bad movies. At least not yet.

This afternoon I'm watching the gallery... everyone come down and see the show and check out the progress of my thin thigh campaign.

xoxo

Firm thighs here I come!

I discovered cycling class today. Right now I'm still basking in the endorphin soaked glow of my post workout shower.... I may not be able to walk tomorrow - but for now I am feeling groovy!

I will have firm thighs and a cute butt! okay, my butt is kind of cute now but it's going to be even cuter.

This afternoon I will wash dishes and then this evening I am going to go see Into the Wild. I think I can fork over three bucks for a movie...

This is pretty good... two posts in one day.

Good things about Saturday.

I could sleep in if I wanted to.

I get to see my friends at WW.

I get to wash dishes.

Tonight if I can stay up past 9pm I may try to do something - what exactly that is I don't know.

Yesterday I got a paycheck. I mean a real paycheck... it's strange having money. I looked at a lot of shoes yesterday, but didn't purchase any. I need to save.

I saw on the news last night that the credit card debt is almost at a trillion dollars (or was it a billion?). I only have 1500.00 so I consider myself lucky.... I think I'm doing alright.

PJ called last night. He's happy that I'm coming to visit. I'm happy too. I think I might act like a tourist while I'm there (Chicago). He conferred with a few people and we are going to have a party while I'm there. Now I have something more to look forward to.

I have to weigh in this morning... I don't think the news is going to be any different. Maybe I should pay for the meeting then I will get back on track.

Okay, now I'm just rambling... did you hear that jlo named her babies Max and Emme? That's kind of cute... just like me!

Hello Friday!

We have finally come to the end of the week. I have accomplished much... gone to the gym, gone to openings, clipped my toenails.

What more could I ask for? Not much I think.

Yesterday I made reservations to go back to Chicago for the first time since I left. I'll be going in April for a long weekend. It will be fun to see everyone and see what kind of work is being done by people. Maybe this can be a scouting mission for a curatorial endeavor. I'm kind of excited about seeing everyone... hopefully it won't be too cold... I don't like being cold.

On this weekends agenda is dish washing for cash money at church and watching the gallery.

Last night Scott Lawrimore called me Tiger. I think we're going to friends.... grrrrr.

Oh yeah, it's payday too. As Anne (Mathern) would say woot!

Open open open...

Tonight I am going to swing by the openings at Howard House and Lawrimore Project. In my never-ending quest to be a more art-like person I think it's a good thing to do.

Since I am staying out late this evening I skipped the gym today... that's just too long of a day for me.

Work was crazy yesterday... I answered the phones a bit more than I wanted to... but it's alright I guess. It's a job and tomorrow's payday (it's going to be sweet!)... I am finally going to start giving back some money to my wonderful mother show has supported me over the past two years. I also need to arrange for a trip to Chicago in April to check out the MFA show and see my friends.

uhhhhhh.... my mind just went blank there...

Have I told you all that I think Seattle needs a fashion intervention from Stacy London of TLC's What Not To Wear? They do... too much casual attire going on in the downtown sector. That's my 2 cents worth.

happy hump day!

I just like saying the word hump. Remember when you were young and said those sorts of words and just started laughing your ass off because they were almost dirty?

I've been to the gym. I've had my breakfast, and now I blog.

Crawl Space is trying to decide if we should get an intern/apprentice... someone to help us out without making any money... I think if I were younger and less experienced I might think it was groovy. Hmmmm. what could I have them help me with? I've been thinking Crawl Space needs to set up a kiosk in a mall. I don't think it's been done before... the intern could research how much it's going to cost to get a kiosk at Northgate or Southcenter and then scout for locations.

Just a thought.

It's good to have friends.

PJ is a good friend. In response to my question last night as to weather I need therapy or not he says no. I could go on and divulge more but I won't.

I went to the gym and ate a healthy breakfast this morning (aren't you glad I shared that with you?)... hopefully work will be less hectic. I'm having lunch with Bryan and Shirley today...

Thursday there are openings at Howard House and Lawrimore Project that I am going to check out (plus a new episode of lost is going to be on...).

So much to do, so little time.

I'm not in the mood to do anything.

I wonder if I had had a "normal" young adulthood would I like to go out and do things? All I can really imagine doing when the workday is done is going out to buy food or staying home and watching television for the most part. I really like the IDEA of going out and doing things but the energy I would have to expend seems to make it not worth the effort.

Maybe I need therapy.

Work was busy... I like working but I feel a bit of a dilemma - the "art" me and the "office" me are a bit at odds. Maybe when I start raking in the moola and can afford to make work/pay bills I will feel better about it. The old "office" me wants to turn my back on the "art" me and just buy cute shoes, find a nice boy and buy a house... but the art me wants to make things and travel the world. I suppose I could have worse problems.

I could have a rare disease that can't be cured or an ingrown toenail... I miss the Today show and Ann Curry (Meredith too...).

Yeah, I think therapy is in order... anyone know a good shrink?

ahhhh.

I slept in this morning... I felt a bit off yesterday but did manage to go see There Will be Blood. I enjoyed it greatly.

The Oscars weren't that exciting - nothing too shocking... not like when Crash won best picture for 2005. Now that was a good movie too....

I didn't go to the gym this morning... I should start going on a more regular basis if I want to even think about running in th St. Patrick's Day 5k. (I also shouldn't eat a whole can of frosting if I want thin thighs - but that's another story for another time).

I don't have anything too exciting on the schedule this week except for lunch with my friend Bryan and I'm washing dishes and watching the gallery this weekend. I bet something else will pop up though.

I think I used to be more interesting back in the old days....

Success!

I must admit that the show at Crawl Space is good. You should all go see it.

I'll try to post photos of the opening later.

I woke up this morning with a headache... people at work have been getting sick. I hope I'm not the next in line. I can't afford to be sick.

Tonight is the Oscars. I'm thinking of trying to catch There Will be Blood this afternoon so I will have seen three out of five of the best picture nominees.

So... I'm not in the mood to post so I'll stop now. More later.

I wish I was more popular.

Some days I look at my stat counter and I wish more people read this... but I supposed if I want more readers I should have more entertaining posts. Maybe I should post thrilling pictures of myself doing crazy stunts like watching television with only one eye... balancing a plate of food, a cup of coffee and carrying my dog all at once... Someone at Artist Trust did look at I heart Ann yesterday so that means I successfully mailed my grant application.

Okay, we're going nowhere here...

I am in charge of picking up the refreshments for tonight's opening. I am in a quandary because I'm a microbeer girl on a Raineer budget. Do I get beer that I would personally like to drink or do I get something less expensive? Maybe I'll get some of each. I'll let you know how it all pans out.

I have cramps.

I guess I should put the pedal to the metal, get a leg on... go with the flow (oops - maybe I shouldn't have said the last one with the talk of being crampy and all...).

Remember to come out to Crawl Space tonight for our opening... I promise there will be good food.

I came, I saw, I (what the hell am I saying?)...

This title came to me in a dream... and then its gone. I don't really know what I'm saying. It must be those endorphins kicking in from my visit to the gym this morning.

Yesterday I finished and mailed my grant application, I successfully avoided two birthday cakes at work and I think I stayed within my points range. That is no easy task sometimes.

I've been thinking that I need to start looking for some studio space... or eventually finding a place to live in which I can work as well. I love my momma but I'm almost 41 and it sometimes puts a damper on the social life. I've taken to saying that my mother lives with me as opposed to I live with my mother... it sounds better don't you think?
I bet you I could get on the Dr. Phil Show... "kids that won't ever move out show"...

I feel the urge to make things... I need to do it soon.

But then again, I have the urge to go shoe shopping as well...

I think I've finished my application...

I decided to forgo the gym this morning and instead work on my grant application. I have to mail it today. As with all things I end up waiting until the last minute. It's not that I procrastinate it's just that I am always revising things up to the end.

I suppose I should just get used to it.

I think it's done. I just have to cut and paste my project description. How do you concisely speak about stalking Ann Curry? It's a talent I guess.

Today at work we will be up to a full staff which is nice (I didn't hang up on anyone yesterday)...

I guess I should get the lead out! See you later... and remember to go to Crawl Space on Saturday for our talk by SAM curator Marisa Sanchez about our show Coming Of Age.

See you there!

Workout day 2.

As Bart Simpson would say Don't have a cow man!

Yes, two days in a row at the gym. I did abs. I'm going to be sore.

This morning I get to answer phones at work all by myself. Hopefully I won't hang up on anyone. I'm sure it will be fine. It's just a half an hour out of my life right?

Yesterday I ran into Robert. He delivers supplies for Pot O'Gold coffee service. He used to deliver things to Miller Nash. I haven't seen him in at least three years - he was so excited to see me (and he commented about my weight loss). I've been this size for a while now so I forget sometimes that people haven't seen the new me. I told him what I've been up to and he thought it was great. It made my day...

Okay, I better get a move on so I can prepare myself for the answering frenzy.

The best laid plans...

so the Today show commemorative post didn't happen... Sue me.

I just got back from the gym so I'm feeling a bit energetic. That will probably last about two hours and then I'll start yawning.

I did get most of my GAP application done yesterday. It just needs some tweaking now. I guess I know what I'll be doing at lunch.

Stinky got the full treatment yesterday, she got her toenails cut, a bath and she even went for a long walk. She's a funny dog. She won't walk on a leash but she'll walk along side you. I guess she's like her momma and needs her freedom.

Today who knows what will be in store for me at work. I can't decide if I really like being employed. I know I like the paychecks... maybe I should think about applying for teaching jobs sometime soon. hmmm... something to think about.

Oops.

I forgot to post yesterday.

Melissa and the boys spent the night on Saturday so we had two little people running around yesterday morning (my usual posting time).

Let's see... what to tell you. Yesterday I went to lecture of Patti Warashina at Bellevue Community College and then I did a little retail therapy at Bellevue Square (not a lot but enough). I bought some more long underwear. You might be asking yourself why I need long underwear if I'm no longer living in Chicago. It's because I am cold ALL THE TIME (Okay, I'm not cold right now).... but as the day wears on I'm usually a bit chilly. Now's the time when winter items go on sale so I was all over it.

I had dinner last night with my other lovely sister Hilary, Grant, Katie and Ken (he's a friend of ours)... we had steak. hmmm... steak.

Today I am going to finish up my GAP Application. I've been slacking too long. It's due on Friday so if I can put it all together today and get it mailed in tomorrow I'll be ahead of the curve.

Later I will do my Today show memorial post.

Try to enjoy your three day weekend if you have one!

It's a long row to hoe. Or is it tough?

It's been a long week. I've started a new job, I went to the gym, I only fell down once. (as I was walking into the office yesterday my new shoes decided to go for a ride and take me to slate floors with them...)

I do like having a paycheck and it's almost worth the humiliation and damaged pride of falling down in front of people. At least there weren't any cute boys around.

I think today I may go to the Lake City branch of the Seattle public library to work on my application. I think I should probably go check on prices for framing though first. So much to do so little time. I'll check back later.

The best intentions.

You are probably wondering why I'm starting a post at 5:30 am. It's because I WAS going to go to the gym and I did, but no one was there to open it up. I waited as long as I could but at a certain point my desire to be warm and or need for coffee won over and I went to the Starbucks' drive thru. (is that how you spell it?)...

Now I'm back at home with Stinky on my lap while I write this.

I wonder if Mieko's is aware that someones exercise routine could hinge on their not being open when they say they are. Someone with little willpower, someone on the edge of giving it all up. You only need a little excuse not to exercise (that's why I'm sitting here).

Okay, enough about that. Valentine's day came and went without much drama. I received a cupcake in the shape of a heart from the receptionist, My friend Andrew sent me a valentine (it was sort of like a christmas letter updating everyone on his life)... he's a boy so I think that counts. Momma and I went out to Claire's Pantry for a romantic dinner, and then I fell asleep in the middle of Lost. I guess I'll just have to watch it next week. Oh, I'm happy to report that I gave away the cupcake....

Today is payday (two in one week!)... I think I'll pay my car insurance. Then put some money aside for my student loan payment. This weekend I have to finish up my GAP Grant application... maybe I'll even go to a movie. We'll have to see how it plays out.

On Presidents day last year I made my first trip to the Today show. You might recall that I got stuck there at the CAA Conference. Those were some good times! I'll do a special anniversary post next week.

Okay, time for more coffee.

It's a miracle!

I went to the gym this morning. I've showered and I'm fixing myself a good breakfast to eat while I post (banana, english muffin with a fake sausage patty and low fat cheese).

Happy Valentine's Day! Stinky did not get me a valentine, but that's alright because I know she loves me.

I think I will try to document all the temptations that exist at work for me (ie candy)... and you'll see what I'm up against. I have forgotten about all that stuff... and I walked less than 5,000 steps yesterday. That's not good. I will try to be better today - at least I'm off to a good start with the gym.

Okay, remember to tell everyone of your valentine's how you feel! Spread the love!

Work shmurk.

I have completed my first day on the job. Nothing too exciting to report. I sat at the reception desk for a while, went to lunch and then learned a bit about filing.

I know the most important things. 1) Where the bathroom is. 2) Where the coffee is. 3)Where my desk is.

The end.

What's the deal?

I had really good intentions of getting up early and going to the gym before I headed off to my new job this morning. I was all set, but then I couldn't get to sleep last night. It wasn't really bad but you know how I need my sleep - five hours wasn't going to cut it.

In my never-ending quest to look cute I have not decided what I will wear today. I have a few ideas though. I have decided that I am not digging my haircut, it's too generic... I've suffered through it for over three weeks and I think it's time to make a change.

Now onto another thing I am passionate about - my laptop. Old crusty is beginning to show signs of old-ness. I'm a digital girl on a dial up budget. I've got to quit pooping around and get to work and in order to do that I need a faster connection speed. My iPod is having issues as well. I used to be able to have a majority of my songs on it and then all of a sudden there's not enough room. I think maybe it's just happened in the last upgrade of iTunes - it makes me cranky though.

Maybe someday I will find a nice balance of crankiness/cute-ness/financial sufficiency and work out ethics.

Running!

Yesterday I hit the motherload when it came to mail geared towards running. I think it's a sign that I need to go to the gym. Or at least by a new running outfit.

Today is the last day of my temp job. I overheard them talking about me yesterday and how I was doing such a good job that they are sad to see me leave. You all know how I like to be affirmed so it made me feel good.

The other night I had a discussion with a friend of mine... he said something that has stuck with me... he said that I seemed lonely. I guess I am at times... On the outside I appear to know a lot of people and have a lot going on (which is true), but I am in fact lonely at times. It's stuck in my head now. Will I always feel this way? I don't think I'm always lonely... hmmm.

So... Next subject. Crawl Space! We are having a Centennial Video Special which opens on the 23rd of Feb. There will be a lecture by Marisa Sanchez of the Seattle Art Museum who curated the show at 7pm. I will post more information as I have it. Mark it on your calendars now!

It's Monday!

I think I'm doing alright for a Monday. I went to see No Country for Old Men yesterday. I liked it. I'm not sure I liked it more than Juno, but I did like it.

This week I have to prepare myself for another Valentine's day being a single gal. I suppose I should be used to it since I was only ever not single for two (count them) two Valentine's days back in the 80's. It will be strange watching people at the office get flowers and such. Maybe I can make it into art of some sort...

Did I happen to mention that at my new place of employment they have Mrs. Fields cookies and brownies brought in every Friday afternoon? This is going to take some willpower on my part to keep them out of my mouth (or some major point calculation).

I wore my new shoes yesterday and they are cute! There's something to be said about wearing cute shoes to improve your mood.

Hey look! It's a photo I took of the Seattle Public Library a few weeks ago. I'm sorry I haven't posted any photos lately but it takes about five hours to upload them.

Happy Monday!

ouch

Yesterday I decided to roll around on my exercise ball. Now my back/shoulder hurts. That's what I get for becoming physically active.

Today I need to clean, exercise and then I'm supposed to be going to a movie this afternoon. I think we're going to see No Country for Old Men (at least that's what I'm rooting for). I'd also like to see There Will be Blood as well.

I didn't get a lot done with my application yesterday - I got into one of my moods and then it all went out the window. Hopefully today will be better.

tomorrow night I have a Crawl Space meeting... it's going to be my first one so it should be fun. I also start my new job on Wednesday - it should be a good week.

Last Friday my lovely assistant Kristen and I went to Red Robin after work - she'd had a bad day. I'm always up for nursing a bad day with some buffalo style clucks and fries (not to mention beer). I'm sure it's not doing anything for my healthy eating plan though.

I have got to suck it up soon and get a faster internet connection speed...

Have a good Sunday and I'll see you later (or tomorrow).

aggravation or anxiety?

I can't decide which I'm experiencing at the moment.

I am sitting here trying to fill out my GAP application but it's not happening. I want to eat a lot of sugar, take a long bath and then a nap. In all reality I should just suck it up and work on the application and then go to the gym.

Heartburn is also at the table here with me. Maybe I just need to expend some excess energy (running?)... Maybe I need some meditation or yoga classes. Maybe I just need to get some. It's hard to do that when you're not a floozy. sometimes I wish I was. I wish I wasn't a social hermit.

SNAP OUT OF IT!

Maybe tea would do me some good.

I returned a frame to Michael's this morning, on the way there I stopped by the Rack and bought another pair of shoes. They're Michael Korrs and they are very cute. I guess I should suck it up and work on my application now.

I should give myself at least 20 minutes and then I can slack off.

Let's apply ourselves!

Today I am going to break down and work on my Gap application. It's an grant application - I'm going to request money to get my I heart Ann images printed and framed.

I will actually be going someplace that has free wifi to work on it so I might even do a mid day post if you're lucky.

Yay!

Outerwear and the Northwest.

I have become an outerwear snob. I have noticed that far too many people in the pacific northwest think that a ski parka is a suitable replacement for a coat when you're wearing a dress. You all look like schlubs! Stacy London would have a field day here in the city. I just want to have one big intervention and rid us of this problem once and for all.

Last night I went to first Thursday... I'll have a report later. I've almost been too busy this week. I will probably collapse on the sofa tonight when I get home.

This weekend I need to work on my gap application and get stuff put together for the Crawl Space website.

Now that I have a new job I'll have to start thinking about finding some space to make artwork - there's just not enough room in the dining room anymore.

TGIF

Financial Security.

I was offered a job yesterday that I can't pass up. My former boss needs someone to help out in her file room now. I'm starting next Wednesday. She is willing to let me do the things I need to do in regards to my artwork so that is a plus. She's the type of boss that makes you want to work hard. She treats her staff well which is nice. There may be other opportunities to grow there as well.

I'll even get more money. Yay!

Tip of the day... don't burn your bridges because you never know when you will need to cross back (that should be published somewhere don't you think?).

Tonight is First Thursday and I'm ready and raring to go. Also I didn't mention it last week but Lost is back on the air which is good. Now I just have to manage to get home by 9:00. It shouldn't be a problem...

With a new job and all I might even be able to pay my student loans and have money for rent. eventually

What's love got to do with it?

Wasn't that a good movie? The title doesn't have anything to do with this post... it just came to me.

I am happy to report that I survived last night's event. If I talked to you last night and you're reading this blog I hope you're not too disappointed with the content. It was nice seeing old friends yesterday and I managed to stay away from the food table for the majority of the night. The only negative thing is that I realized after someone accidentally knocked the brownie I was eating from my hand that I have been off sugar for over a week (at least I thought I was)...

Tonight I have to rest because tomorrow is first Thursday. I have to be in top form.

I broke down and bought shoes yesterday, two pairs. I'll try to take pictures and show you soon. I may have to do something with my toenails in order to wear one of the pairs. Oh, the perils of having bad feet (they're cute but they are the bane of my existence).

On the horizon I am looking forward to getting all my paperwork together to do taxes... do you believe that?

Sculpture and photography? - Okay.

They are putting out a press release for the 4culture shows and they are listing my work as Sculpture and Photography. I guess that's close enough... I suppose personal documentarian slash stalker isn't really a medium in itself so that will just have to do. How about blogger/stalker? blogger/stalker/runner? digital documentarian? If you think of anything better let me know.

Tonight I am going the the University of Washington Scholarships for Scholars event. It will be groovy to see people. If I had some money I'd try to buy some art but I don't so I can't.

My ex boss Shirley says she needs me desperately. for a job that is... it would be nice to work for her again. I'm not absolutely sure I should commit to anything permanently - but for her I might. Happy Tuesday - or should I say Super Tuesday!

Another week of bliss.

Yesterday Kristen and I ended up going to the Green Lake Bar and Grill instead of Julia's. The line there was too long.

We both had omelettes with tons of port products and cheese. It was good but I'm not looking forward to getting on the scale anytime soon.

Yesterday I also registered for the St. Patrick's Day Dash (run?). I guess I have to fully commit. I did start practicing my running at the gallery the other day... (is that the correct term "practice running"?).

This week I've got a full slate. The UW thing tomorrow, First Thursday on Thursday, work, looking for a soul mate.

How about that Superbowl last night? I was rooting for the Giants because I did live in New York for a few months.... the commercials were alright. I hate to admit that my favorite one was the Fedex carrier pigeons one. Too bad Fedex still sucks for damaging and losing my box of Today show memorabilia.

mmmmm... brunch!

I'm going to brunch this morning with my lovely assistant Kristen. We're going to Julia's in Wallingford. I'll report back later on how it is.

Yesterday I did a pilates bun and thigh video tape. My buns are barking today. I also ran around the inside of the gallery when it was slow... I suppose it's better than just sitting there doing nothing.

I've got to run... I'll check in later.

When all is said and done.

I will be 74 years old when my student loans are paid in full. That's kind of sad in a way... $375.00 a month for 30 years... there goes the possibility of owning a home... having children (although I wasn't counting on that last one)... buying a new car.

Let's take a moment of silence for a profession that only pays a few people the big bucks. (imagine the trumpet starting to play tapps right now...)

Okay, let's get down to business... Today is February 1st. It's the beginning of registration for the St. Patrick's Day Dash. I'm going to do it again this year to kick off the thin thigh/Jenerator Running project for the year. Okay, maybe I'll run a bit before that actually race, but I will be making a recording of myself for others to enjoy at a later date. It's all a part of my master plan to rule the world of Artists who are also runners.

First things first though, I need to pick out a cute outfit for the race and maybe save up for a new pair of running shoes. I will keep you updated.

I better get a move on...

Pinch and a punch everyone!