It's a record...

I was out two Saturday evenings in a row! I know, I know... you are probably asking yourself "what is going on?" has the axis of the earth shifted? have the planets aligned in such fashion that it is possible for someone with such long standing awkward social anxiety complex can go out TWICE IN ONE MONTH!

I guess things can change... Sure, I was home by 9pm but that's alright... baby steps all the way...

Yesterday I also went to my studio... I know, what is happening??? those planets are in some strange fashion... I haven't really started up on much... but I'm working on my line of self reflections... they are phrases etched on glass tile mirrors... They are pretty quick and dirty but they work... at least I'm doing something... right?

Today I need to get images off of my old laptop onto my new one so I have stuff all in one place for Chicago. I know, I keep saying I'll do these things but I really will... I only have a week to go... It's that procrastinator in me...

Today I will most likely go back and work on other things... since I moved into the smaller space it's harder to maneuver... maybe I'll clean up a bit so I can move...

Other than that I have to teach and I promised to help out one of the girls at the gym to get her set up on the bike so she could do it in her spare time...

I think that's it...

Oh, my sister is having people over for the superbowl next week so I officially have plans (unless I get a better offer)...

It's pretty good news...

The good news is that it's Saturday morning.

The good news is that I get to have prime rib for dinner.

The good news is that mom went to the doctor yesterday and they are not going to do anything with her heart. She will go back in 6 months but other than that she's good to go. She just has to let them know if she's having any chest pain etc...

The good news is that I don't have much to do today....

Friday, Friday, Friday!

It is once again Friday.... I am looking forward to the weekend... not that I have a lot to do - but it will be nice to just relax...

Tomorrow night I am heading over to my sister's house to celebrate by brother-in-law's birthday... I teach on Sunday... I hope to get into the studio too...

Today momma goes back to the Doctor to find out what the game plan is for her heart (if there is any)....

Last night I went to the (word deleted by big brother) preview party... there are a few really cute items... if you want to check it out you can come to my (deleted by big brother)

I am ready for a vacation.... Chicago is looking pretty good to me...

Yesterday I did my taxes and there is something to be said about being an artist who doesn't make a lot of money... I am getting a lot more back in my taxes... I use a program called Moneycenter by Yodlee... It was recommended by Smart Money magazine. It's an online service that tracks all your accounts (for the most part) and you can designate your expenses and it will even print out excel spreadsheets for you. It was a breeze to print out all my art business expenses... and then I just transferred them to TurboTax... this was also the first year that I made too much money so I had to pay to file online... let's get it straight though... I still am not rich... The refund is going directly into my savings account.

This morning at work we are having Specialties... it's mini quiche time... I am then having lunch with my friend Matt and Bryan... we're going to Rock Bottom... I am going to have one of their lunchtime specials.... hmmmm... I'm hungry with all this talk about food...

Speed Workouts...

I think I may actually start "training" for the marathon... I have to incorporate speed drills to increase my endurance... I just have to figure out how to do them. Maybe I should try to find a training buddy...

Tonight I am taking a break from the gym.... there is a preview for the (this word removed by the fashion police) spring line which I am going to... I don't know what exactly goes on at these things but there will probably be cookies and such.. and clothes to look at... I also received all my w-4 so I can officially file my taxes... I wonder how hard that will be...

I don't have much more to say... I have to get ready for Chicago this weekend.... get everything up to date and ready to go...

Are you sure it's only Wednesday?

It sure feels like Friday to me. Yesterday went fine... even though it took a longish time...

Here's a quick rundown...

I don't need new running shoes.

I should be able to run a half and not have it bug my knee.

I have exercises for my shoulder.

Dad has a nice eye patch (it's probably gone by now)...

Cycle kicked my butt again, but in a good way.

Biggest Loser is looking good this season.

I went to bed.

It will be nice to go back to work... three more days and then It'll be weekend time!

Today is my brother in law's birthday... no plans until Saturday for that...

Okay, I think this is all I can muster this morning... I am tired!

Back to normal...

I woke up at the right time this morning so hopefully things should work out better today.

As I said yesterday - no work for me today... just the Chiropractor, chauffeur duty, new running shoes etc... I hope I can manage to fill up my day and not eat too much... that can be problematic sometimes...

This is a photo of Demi Moore



I have been using her as my profile on Facebook... she looks like me don't you think?? a few of my friends really thought it was me... I wish (although I don't look horrible - I will never look like this...).

I wonder if Demi runs???

Okay, I better go.... don't want to be late for my date with the chiropractor...

The way things go...

there's an art film by fischli and weiss called the way things go which follows sort of rube goldberg chain of events...

That's how my day sort of went... one thing led to another and now it is almost over.... I never quite recovered from waking up late... I was tired all day... never quite woke up...

Tomorrow morning I am going to visit my favorite chiropractor and then take my dad to get his cataract surgery done... this is his second eye - he had the last one done a few weeks ago... while I'm waiting for him to get done I am planning on buying new running shoes... I figure I should be adjusted before I get new shoes. I'm going to have them check and see if I need a new type of shoe...

After I have safely deliver my father back home I don't know what I'll do..... I guess I'll figure that out when I get there....

Now I think I am going to go to bed... or at least relax a little before I do...

Oops - again...

I slept in this morning so I won't be posting anything.... oh well. maybe if it's slow later on I'll let you know about my uneventful day yesterday.

Sunday!

Good morning everyone!

I actually survived going out last night. I was home by 9:15 so that was nice... in bed by 9:45. I am just an old woman... okay, not old... I just need my rest sometimes.

Today I am going to cycle and then I may go in search of new running shoes. My hip is feeling a bit out of whack and I don't want it to be exacerbated by ill fitting shoes. I've also been thinking about checking out a pilates or yoga class sometime soon... maybe it would help with my flexibility...

Mom is able to drive today so who knows what trouble she will be getting into... I may go to the studio this afternoon as well... it will be good to get in the swing of going again...

What else do I know? Not much this morning.....

Here I am...

Let me see.... Mom is back to her old tricks. (hanging out on the sofa reading - and taking naps)....

I was down four pounds this morning (insert astonished gasp here)....

I bought soup galore and yogurt and Target - BEST STORE EVER!

Had an excellent workout... I positioned myself just right during cycle class so I could see Mr. Arms AND the other cute boy..... what more could I ask for???

not much.

Tonight I am heading over to M's house to have dinner and watch the movie... there goes my points... I don't recall the last time I ate Chicken fettuccine. I'm not big on creamy things.... I'll adapt though...

I have four hours before I have to be there... maybe I'll go take a walk.... see you tomorrow.

Things don't always go as planned....

So - the momma has an occluded artery... the good news is that the heart is taking the blood from a different direction to supply it... (did that make sense???).

No stint... they're going to figure out what to do next... but that comes next week...

I think I'll go to bed soon... I'm getting tired.

Now the truth can be told.

So, I am taking momma in for an appointment today.... she's having a stint put in her heart. How exciting does that sound???

Apparently she had a heart attack at some point and didn't know about it. We are thinking it was about the time of my (this word removed by the clothing party police) party back in November.... it's not a big deal, but she's not the kind of person who wants anyone to make a fuss over her.... I would say this is where we differ... I secretly love being fawned over when I'm sick (I think)... Anyway - since she didn't want anyone to worry she banned me from posting about it.... so I have been a good girl and not said anything.

I asked her permission re: this post so here it is...

I am taking her to Swedish this morning and she gets to spend the night... she'll actually get a good nights sleep for once... I get to deal with Zoe waking up early... I have actually been wearing earplugs and it is helping immensely. I think my sister is going to spend the night tonight (she's coming up from Olympia)... I'll give her a pair of earplugs as well.

So that's all I know.... I am expecting on things being as usual... with the exception of going in to work late...

Last night I ran again... I'm thinking I may invest in some new shoes... maybe have them check and see if I'm still wearing the right size... I should also get my feet checked... I need some new orthotics for my shoes..... and I should go to the chiropractor.....

I should get moving... don't want to be late delivering the little woman to the hospital. I will update later when I know anything else...

It's almost Friday!

Per usual: a four day work week feels like a ten day work week...

Yesterday I talked about getting to see a few of the episodes of that show I was on. I'm not going to mention the name because I don't want to get anyone in trouble (in case they have any Google Alerts associated with the title - like I do...).

I watched the second episode - the first one I don't have - that's the one where you see my interview in front of the judges/panel when we auditioned...

I only have one thing to say - Monique Meloche loves me! (she's a gallery owner in Chicago) at least she said so when they were deliberating over who to choose... being older and flying by the seat of my pants helped me as well.

Seeing myself on film is a bit weird, but fun... Watching the one episode makes me miss Chicago and my friends... I like living in Seattle, but sometimes I think I might have been a bit too quick running back home... but I can't have any regrets can I?

What else? not much this morning... at the gym last night the parking lot was busy but the gym seems to be lightening up a bit... maybe it will be more manageable in the coming weeks...

My toenails are still icky looking from the running, but the running itself is getting easier. I think I'm going to try running in the Rock and Roll half Marathon in June... there, I said it. Now I just have to sign up...

Okay, I better get a move on.

xoxo I love you all!

Someone call a medic.

Last night in cycle I decided to do a new drill. It was a long hill with a bunch of adds along the way (a twelve minute climb)... I wasn't sure if I could make it but I did. Everyone in class made it too. It was different, challenging and good. I don't think I'll do it all the time but it nice to do something different... a good looking fella said it was a good class. I like getting compliments from cute boys..

Have I mentioned my displeasure yet with the new composition and flavors of Candy Conversation Hearts? They have messed up the originals, they are now too soft and the flavors are too sweet. They have totally ruined a valentine favorite for me. Those little candies were the only thing that made Valentines Day worthwhile... now they made the most overrated holiday even worse. The only good thing is that I won't ever eat them again and I won't have to deal with that temptation.

It feels good to rant... it's been a while since I've done it...

There isn't much on the agenda today... just work and then the gym. Maybe I'll work on getting stuff together for Chicago.

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Okay, I think that is all the good news this morning... now I'm going to see if I can move my legs and get going.

Strange night

Last night I had a few issues with food... I think it will be better today... the wii is going to tell me I'm overweight today... I have to prepare for it.



This morning I had some strange dreams. I know it was this morning because Zoe woke me up a bit before 4:00 and then I went back to bed and had the dream. I was trying to get everything ready so I could move. I was moving from my apartment in Chicago but it wasn't my apartment in Chicago... it was a different one... it turns out though that I only had a few hours to get everything packed up and out of there... I also didn't have anyone to sub for my cycle classes (that was a strange thing too...). It was one of those dreams that induces panic....

I hope it isn't foreshadowing anything...

Yesterday I took Susan's advice and went to the studio for a few hours. I didn't do a lot but I got some things organized...

Tonight in cycle I promised a new playlist and new drills. I could do the one I did on Sunday but I know there will be a few repeat customers from the other day... I may use the same playlist but mix up the drills... I think I'll have to take the old computer to work and work on things during lunchtime. A cute boy I like to look at is going to be in my class... (I don't stare at anyone too long in class though, don't want to make them uncomfortable...).

It's going to be a busy week... I'm taking momma to an appointment Friday morning so I going to miss part of work on Friday, next Tuesday I have to take dad in for his cataract surgery... I don't really like taking time off work when I'm not "vacationing" but I guess this is alright....

I am not quite ready to start the day but I probably should.....

It has been said!

Susan says I should go to the studio. I think I will.

I have it so I should use it right? Yes I should... Even though I don't have anything specific I am working on I can get things ready for Chicago. Organize my resume, get images of my work and some students work put together, and get my business cards in order. It will be good to do something different.

I slept in a bit this morning which was nice... I think I might go to the gym this morning instead of this evening... shake things up a bit...

What else is going on... I don't know.... I guess I should start doing things...

Fun filled evening of the Golden Globes...

You may all recall (or you may not know) that I really love awards shows... I love movies (even thought I don't go to see them)... and I love watching the awards shows....

Tonight will give me an idea of what movies I should go see.... or movies I should put in my Netflix queue...

This morning in cycle class I kicked everyone's butt including my own... it was a hard class... I had sweat balls galore by the time I was done....

I'm trying to figure out what I will do tomorrow... I kept forgetting I don't have to work. I should do something service related (maybe...)... maybe I'll serve the art community and go to my studio.

Who knows....

It's one of those days.

I think I'm going to have a do-over on my ww points from yesterday - I went a little overboard...

I woke up with a headache - it seems to have gone away now (a whole pot of coffee later...).

I've got a bunch to do before class so I will try to be back later today.

Puppy out of control.

This morning (you're probably saying this morning? it's only 5:14.... yes, this morning) my mother left to go to Oregon for a baby shower.... let me just tell you, the moment she left Zoe started going bonkers... crying whining and barking... when I got downstairs she had knocked down the gate into the kitchen... I got up so she wouldn't tear the house apart...

Today I am doing the regular this morning, ww, the gym - but then I'm going to camp to make art! I don't know exactly what I'm going to do but it's going to involve self portraits and telling stories... seems good to me.

I also promised my class a new playlist tomorrow. I need to come through or there might be a riot. I'll have to do that tonight when I get home...

I think I shall go now and spend some quality time with my dog.

TGIF

It's Friday finally....

Good news - Zoe didn't wake me up.

Bad news - headache.

Other than that I feel alright.

Last night I got my hair colored... it's got a bit of character... a new person at the same salon did it... she's pretty good (her name is Tara).

Today besides work I have to gather things for camp tomorrow... I'm doing self portraits with the young people... I also promised a new playlist for class on Sunday so I need to do that before tomorrow night (or they are going to get off their bikes and kick my ass)...

Also tonight my friend Matt's son is showing his film that he made for his senior project... I need to pace myself so I can stay up that late...

My headache seems to be going away so that's good.... this morning instead of bagels or donuts we are getting things from Specialties... they make these killer mini quiche which are the best things ever. In our office everybody with cut pieces off things and take "bites". This is good because you get a taste and don't have to eat the whole thing (I COULD eat a whole mini quiche...).

I think I shall go now... I'm becoming distracted.

My first running related injury.

Okay, this isn't really a running injury.... if you're squeamish you may want to skip the description that comes next.

Last week I told you all about my bruised toenails... it turns out that one of them wasn't a bruise - it was a blood blister. So... last night after I worked out I went home and took a shower - then I clipped my toenails and sort of saw something bubbling underneath my toenail... I got a piece of tissue out and pressed on it... then came the gush of blood... my toenail is now back to its normal color but it's a bit loose... I'm thinking I may go look for a new pair of running shoes. I was fitted for this brand a few years ago.... who knows, maybe my feet have changed size or something... maybe I should also go get my feet checked to see if I need some new orthotics... but orthotics cost money...

Enough of the toenail story....

Tonight I get my hair colored.... I think I managed to style it alright yesterday - it just never looks quite like you want it to though. It's good enough though....

Today I am going to a ww meeting with one of my friends from my old job... I'm going for the moral support... it never hurts to go to more than one meeting in a week... She's been talking about joining for a while but hasn't been able to commit... maybe if she has someone doing it along with her it will work this time.... you just have to be willing to make those lifestyle changes and not just change your eating habits... it's the mind change which is the hardest part I think.

Oh well, I guess that's it... no more icky toenail stories.

A long time coming...

Here we are at 2,000.

I've just started thinking about "projects" I can do while I'm in Chicago Next Month.... I think I will take the video camera with me and do some filming (Brent - it may end up in with your music attached but don't get your hopes up...). I know it's going to be cold while I'm there but it might be nice to do some work outside by the lake. I know I should be looking for teaching jobs - and I will do a little of that, but I think I need a little motivation (like being around all my art making friends) in order to get the creative juices flowing.

I've said before that I'm going to start making things again - and I will... it's just taking me a bit. I have found that things can not be forced - they just have to come. This weekend I'm going to be going to camp and we're going to work on some self portraits - or objects that tell stories about ourselves... should be interesting... might make me want to get back into the studio.

This morning I have a bit of a crick in my neck that is giving me a bit of a headache... It's just the muscles in my neck being a bit stressed... it will work itself out.

Zoe started whining at 3:00 last night - unfortunately she didn't really ever stop... maybe someday she'll stop (she will - she has to right?).

I chopped off a lot of my hair last night... I think it looks good - let's just see if I can replicate my new do this morning...

I think I shall go now and get another cup of coffee... I think I need it. HEADACHE GO AWAY!

Almost 2,000.

This is post number 1,999. I'll try to make it good.

Yesterday morning I almost got run down by a car on my way to work... that was fun.

Last night Zoe started chewing on her cone and her mouth kept getting stuck on it so we took it off. It's nice to not having it whack us in the neck... she was licking her feet all night.

Today I have a full plate of work, then a haircut at 5:30 and then teaching at 6:45... busy busy busy!

I really don't think this post is turning out the way I'd planned (but how do I plan any post?)... back in the old day - circa 2006 and 2007 I had a lot of time to sit with the posts (and sit with Old Crusty on my lap) in front of the Today Show and work on them... post are much different when you don't have dogs interrupting you or you have to get ready for work.

The gym was incredibly busy last night... I give it a few more weeks... a few of the newbies will stick it out and become regulars but the majority will realize they are just not ready for it... I don't think I ever was one of those New Years people... I haven't always been gung ho about going but I don't think I was one of those people who had a membership and never went... (okay, maybe when I worked out at Hart's Athletic Club in Ballinger)... With anything you just have to do it long enough to make it become a routine...

I guess I'll pack it in this morning... stay tuned for number 2,000....

Are you ready for it?

I'm not so sure I'm ready to go back to work. I was getting used to short work weeks.

Last Friday I ended up staying a bit late... no big deal.

On the agenda this week? Hair appointments galore - cycle - running - work - Dad's cataract surgery.. I think that's it... next weekend I am heading over to camp on Saturday afternoon to do an art thing for the Mid-winter retreat. It will be nice to see the youngsters (they aren't really kids so I won't call them that)...

Last night we let Zoe whine her way through the night. She has taken to starting to whine at 3:30 am. Momma had been geting up to keep her from waking me up... I told her to just let her whine - I can usually go back to sleep. She managed to stay in bed until 4:30... we'll get her trained eventually... her cone comes off on Thursday - that will be nice. I'm getting a bit tired of being smacked with it.

I think I'm done now... I have to prepare myself to go out into the rain...

Stop it.

Stop it right now.... please.

Okay, I feel better now.

Busy day, cycling, lunch with the nephews... shirt delivery and then a walk around Greenlake.

More coming in the morning...

Sunday scrunch...

I promised my cycle class a new playlist and I don't think I'll be able to deliver... well maybe.

I slept over nine hours last night... with the exception of an hour when I was trying to keep Zoe from fussing and waking up grandma...

Yesterday's massage was good... remember you should always take care of yourself first.... so if anyone wants referral cards let me know.

After class today I am going to visit my dad and deliver his new shirt that I bought for him. He is having cataract surgery on Tuesday and needs a short sleeved loose shirt to wear. I found one that fits the bill at Fred Meyer last weekend.

After I deliver the shirt I may walk around Greenlake and then off to the studio. No, forget that - I can't do that... My sister and Nephews are coming over... so I might just walk around Greenlake... (since my dad lives across the street).

Okay, I better get a moving... I may be able to squeek out playlist yet.

Saturdays are a beautiful thing...

I am so looking forward to my waxing appointment and my massage today...

I managed to almost stay up until 10:00 last night... I was trying to watch What Not To Wear... it was pretty good... I just missed part of the end because I couldn't keep my eyes open...

I will update more later... I promise..

Finally Friday

I didn't think it would ever come but it's here.

It's been a long week and I'm ready for a little bit of time off... What I'm not looking forward to is stepping on the wii this morning and having it tell me I've gained two pounds. I'm guessing it will be that much because I ate a little too much for dinner. (Chili, reduced price donuts, and toast). At least I don't have to weight and pay tomorrow.... just weigh.

My hip is a bit out of whack this morning... not too bad, but I think all the running has it a little out of place. I also have four toenails that are turning purple... oh the things we have to suffer through to keep in shape...

Tomorrow I am looking forward to my regular waxing appointment and a massage. The massage is going to be my last for a while. I have a 50 dollar credit and I decided that my Dad could pay for the rest of it for my Christmas present. It seems like a good idea to me. I don't know what else is going on - but I think that's probably enough.

I'm zoning out so I better go...

Two days to go!

We have made it past Wednesday... Thank goodness... What I said about the gym being less crowded... it was back to its bustling self yesterday...

I accomplished running on the tread mill for an hour last night. It's one of the goals I set for this week... I'm glad when I accomplish goals... I have to dig out my voice recorder and start figuring out my plan for jeneratorrunning.... I think it's about time to put ideas into action.

But what I really think is that it's time for more coffee....

The only thing is...

I just realized this morning that I only have a month until I leave for Chicago. I think I should probably update my resume and images... don't you think? I have an idea that this will most likely just end up being a vacation type trip - but that's okay.

Work has been crazy the past few days... I think I'm ready for the weekend already.

I'm not going to complain though... my days are full and I don't have a lot of downtime... I think that's better than being bored.

I actually found a parking spot right off the bat at the gym last night... that was nice. I'm thinking that it won't be so bad.... (just wait, tonight it will be crazy...). In related news for the past two days the wii fit has said I'm in the normal weight range... maybe with my luck it will be three days in a row. I guess I will go and find out....

The saga continues...

Vince Vaughn got married.

Just in case you didn't know - he got married on Saturday.

I don't have a lot to report this morning. I survived the first work day of the new year. It was really really busy! It's going to be busy again today...

The amount of new people at the gym was a bit aggravating but I will survive... I got to the body sculpt class late last night and there were no steps left... I will adapt. It will thin out in a few weeks... I just have to keep my cool...

Happy Birthday Stinky!

Stinky turns nine today. I can't believe she is that old! It seems like just yesterday she was a puppy. Oh how the time passes.

It's officially the beginning of the new year business wise.... should be busy... I hope. Everyone will be back in the office and ready to go...

I suppose it's fitting that it's pouring outside... Just in time for the commute.

I'm planning on wearing the new boots today... we'll see if my left foot can handle it... it's all about the Hamilton Family Feet sometimes... I think it will be okay (the boots are a better brand than I would normally buy so they probably won't hurt as much)...

I was contacted this weekend by an artist in Maine who has just started a blog. Her name is Susan Roux - here is her blog. She asked me some good questions about the blog and my website. It's got me thinking that maybe I should be doing something different or something more.... I don't know. It is a new year, maybe I should get off my butt and do more art things... Since I am planning on doing the half marathon maybe I should start back up Jeneratorrunning in earnest. I had such great plans towards the end of school.... they got sidelined. No time like the present I guess....

Okay, that's all I have for you this morning.... I'm not REALLY looking forward to the wii fit this morning because I broke into the ice cream my mother had in the freezer last night.

Oh, I think I've decided that if I can swing it I am going to try to save for a down payment on a condo of some sort... it seems stupid to pay money in rent when I could build up equity somewhere.... now the penny pinching begins....

one thousand nine-hundred and eighty-nine...

this is the post number I'm doing here.... for someone who doesn't talk a lot (outside those people she knows) I sure have posted a lot.... I guess it's been four years so it's not that big of a surprise...

Today I went to brunch with my dad and I ate a biscuit the size of a baby's head. Seriously.... maybe it was the size of a softball... but it was big and good...

This morning during class I told them all that I was going to run a half marathon this year... I guess I have to do it now don't I?

I have also contacted all my former co-workers from ww in Chicago to arrange a get together while I am there next month.... it should be fun.

It's back to the real world tomorrow... back to the gym and all the five million new people who will be there. Back to earning a living (with my new rate of pay!)... good times.

This year is shaping up to be a good one.

Day three of the new decade.

Not a whole lot to report this morning... Yesterday with a little adjustment to my goal weight I was able to weigh in at goal for the first time in six months.... I am one of those people to whom the BMI does not really apply.... I'm almost all muscle... and muscle is heavy....

At the meeting yesterday morning I talked up a new ww cook book and it flew off the shelves.... (Bill, I'm sorry I forced you to buy it... I'll buy your copy next week if it turns out you don't want it). Sometimes people just need a little subliminal cajoling to do things.....

Yesterday I went to the gym as usual and then my momma and I went up to the outlet stores in Marysville... I managed to get a pair of boots over my big ass calves and they looked good... so I am now a proud owner of new boots.

Today I teach and then I'm going to brunch with my dad. After that I plan to get him squared away with all of his appointments in the next few weeks. He's having cataract surgery in a few weeks. I have to get all of his appointments on my calendar... I also have to get reimbursed for all the holiday shopping I did for him. That will probably take most of the day up. He lives on Greenlake so maybe I'll walk around it when I'm done helping him.

I'm sort of looking forward to getting back to work full time tomorrow. All this free time - I don't know what to do with it other than sleep and work out....

Zoe is coming along fine... that cone is harder on us... hacking at our legs and faces.... only a week and a half to go...

Have a good day people...

I think I slept too much.

The only problem with catching up on all my sleep is that it hurts to stay horizontal too long. My midsection hurts when I sleep too much... I guess it's a hazard of aging...

Not much to report from yesterday. The wii told me I was in a normal weight range. I went to the gym for about two hours and then I came home and that was about it.... I did do laundry and change the sheets on my bed. How exciting.

I'm preparing for the new people at weight watchers this morning. It going to be a crazy few weeks there and at the gym. Everyone and their resolutions... I resolve to eat more bacon. And spend less money. And look people in the eye.... maybe. It's more fun to be isolated sometimes.

Zoe is handling the cone pretty well... she'll get a chew toy in the cone and start playing with it. The cone makes a nice container.



as you can see she's back to her old tricks... it's a little more uncomfortable with plastic cutting into your neck...

Today is the open call for Survivor at the Snoqualmie Casino. I should go, but I don't have the energy. I am still going to email the contact I got for the casting director though. Maybe I'll do that today. My mother is going to go to the outlet stores today... I may go along for the ride even though I'm on a budget... My new years savings plan is going well... that's why I didn't do anything yesterday after the gym... I don't risk spending any money if I don't go out.

Oh the exciting life I lead. I think I will get off the sofa now and get ready to face the scale. Who knows, maybe I won't have to pay today!

The dog in the cone.

Happy new year everyone...

I went to bed at 9:45. woo hoo... I spent the evening with my puppies on my lap and eating popcorn. So much for another exciting new years..

Oh well... let's get on with things. I'm thinking of going to the gym this morning and get my new years started right (along with five million other people who decide that this will be the year that they get in shape!).

Grandma is on the sofa with the cone dog - she's snoring (grandma - not Zoe). The dogs started whining at 3:30 so momma took them to bed with her... Stinky is very jealous of the attention that Zoe is getting... Zoe is doing pretty well but she has to wear a cone for two weeks. I don't think she'll be able to handle it.



I don't know what else I'm going to do today.... since I'm not spending money and I don't have anything on the radar maybe I'll clean something... who knows. It is the new year and stranger things have happened.

My massage went well yesterday - only one bruise from cupping. It was much less uncomfortable than last time... not that it was really uncomfortable... it's a good thing...

I'm thinking I will go step on my wii fit and see if it tells me I'm overweight today. I think I might not be because I didn't end up eating a ton yesterday... too busy and taking care of sick puppies...

I'm off like a prom dress.

Reflecting time!

Now I will take time to reflect on all that I have accomplished over the past decade...

Finished school.

Lost weight.

Quit smoking.

Started working out.

Found a job and a career path I really like (art and legal)...

Have cute hair.

I really don't have much to complain about. Sure I'd like to be a little more outgoing (okay, stop laughing now...)... but I'll work on that.

Yesterday at the gym I ran for an hour straight on the treadmill. I really am going to run in a half marathon this coming year...

I think tonight I am just going to hang out with my dogs. Tucker is a little bit ouchy again in her front section - we've started force feeding her the anti-inflamitories again... and Zoe will probably be out of it because of her little operation.. I have a few movies from netflicks... 500 days of summer and some other Larrs von Trier movie - with Bjork in it.... sounds like fun to me!

Tomorrow I am not sure what's going on... maybe a new years day run??? I think that might be in order...

If things get interesting later on I'll post some more - otherwise I'll see you next year!

Hello second to last day of the decade!

I could get used to sleeping in until 6:30 every morning... It's kind of nice but it makes my back kind of sore from being horizontal so long...

Last night we went to Red Robin at Southcenter for my cousin's birthday. It was fun. I branched out and had a bacon cheese burger. It was pretty good...

Today on the agenda?? not much - work for four hours... work out... sounds pretty good to me.

Tomorrow Zoe goes under the knife and I get my new years massage.... I'm probably looking forward to my day than Zoe is (but she probably has no idea what is going to happen to her...).

My money saving is going well... I've been writing down all that I spend. It reminds me of the old days when I was trying to get out of debt... I did it then so obviously I can do it now... it might just take a bit longer...

I don't have much to say this morning so I think I will wrap it up. I have to rest up for tomorrow!

My legs have lost all feeling...

I subbed both cycle classes last night and let me tell you, I was wiped out... Let's see how much weight I sweated off by doing that. I was so stinking tired I went to bed a little after 9 last night.

The good news about teaching both classes last night is that I don't have to teach tonight and I get to go to Red Robin to celebrate my cousins birthday.

I am not quite sure about this working four hour days.... what's the point. Not a lot to do, but that's alright... I like going in... I like the people I work with... I am really looking for my new years eve massage I have scheduled... I'm even more jazzed because I don't have to pay for it... it's a Christmas gift!

What else? I don't know... I've started tracking all my spending so I can save up for the big move out... that's exciting... Zoe goes under the knife on Thursday... no puppies for her...

Short days here I come.

I don't quite know what to do with myself. I slept in until 6:20 and I don't have to leave for work until 9:00 or so... what to do? what to do?

Here's the status of me since I last posted... I taught my class yesterday and Mr. Arms came up to me afterwards (he wasn't in class). He commented on the fact that there were a lot of guys in my class to which I replied "well you know, the boys like me!" they do though.... I then gave him a hard time because he never takes my class... he said, he'd taken it at least twice - my friend Kira said he didn't take it because it was too hard for him. Oh, the witty banter...

I've been thinking about what to do in the new year... I'm thinking about signing up for the Mercer Island Half Marathon in the end of March... can I train for it by then? Maybe... it's a thought... I"m also thinking about the possibility of finding my own place to live... just under the surface - but I'm thinking it's about time to give myself and my momma some space. I have to start taking a look at my expenditures and seeing where I can curtail my spending. I know I should probably start shaving my legs again.... oh how I don't want to though.... maybe I should just start starving myself.... nah, I'm just kidding. I'm not going to make any rush decisions - I need to save money for a deposit etc...

I haven't told my mother that I'm thinking about this yet... it's still in the early stages...

Okay, I just told her.... now I have to do something about it...

What else should I do this morning before I leave..... drink more coffee? Check. Snuggle with my dogs? Check. Watch the Today show? Check.

Do I smell waffles?

Mom is making waffles.... hmm...

I think I could probably eat one and then cycle...

I was lamenting yesterday that everyone was talking about all they had to eat for Christmas breakfast and I didn't have any....

I am not sure that's happening today - I had thought I may be going to Olympia but I'm not sure... I am cycling... Yesterday I went to the studio for a few hours... didn't get a lot done but I did go.. that was good.

Less that a week left in the year... have to start thinking about those resolutions. I'm thinking I am going to run a half marathon next year. I can do it... I might even be able to pull off a full marathon....

I'm also going to practice looking people in the eyes more often...

Let me see, what are my plans for New Years? I've been invited to a party... Zoe is going to the doctor to get snipped... I'm getting a massage (and I'm going to use the best present ever - a gift certificate from my mommy)....

Here's a quick change of subject... I got a few books for Christmas which I will not use... what do I do?? no gift receipts - can I take them back anywhere??? I got them from my sister - she meant well - but it's all about what to eat when you eat out. I don't eat out though... hmmm... what a quandary. What to do...

I think I'll go now... I am going to try to pull out a new playlist before class this morning.

Post Holiday Sugar Coma.

Here are some photos taken with my niece's new digital camera.

Argh...



My groom.



I am in the midst of my sugar coma... I really didn't eat too much sweets - but I'm sure I will be up this morning when I weigh in a ww.

That is alright. I know I'm doing what I need to be doing for the most part.

This is the pound of bacon I received from my friend Ken. Maybe we'll have to try some this weekend.



Today I don't have much on the radar... just ww and the gym. Maybe I'll try to clean something..

I have to get going... have to face the scale.

Already in the PJ's.

Here I am....
Recap of the day.
Went for a run.
Stopped for a latte.
Ran back home.
Made bacon salted caramels... (a little gooey).
Showered.
Watched the telley.
Went for a walk.
Opened gifts.
ate.
Pj's.

bed at 8:30?

Maybe.

It's a wrap.

I am done... well, almost.

I am in the process of cooling the bacon for the bacon salted caramels that I am making for my friend Ken. Then I will be done with the holiday preparations.

I tried to sleep in this morning but it didn't work... well, I did manage to stay in bed until 6:30 so technically I did sleep in.

Once the sun comes up I may go outside and try to run. I know it is against my character - but we're going to try it anyway.

I also have to do some cleaning around here...

Yesterday was busy and pretty fun... with the exception of hanging out at the doctors office for two and a half hours - but no biggie.

I should start cleaning.... time waits for no one.

Who you calling a ho?

Not me hopefully...

The time has drawn near... I think I am done with all my shopping. Yesterday I got in a bit of a panic because I couldn't figure out what to get my nephews. I finally settled on PJ's. I also managed to finish off the rest of the family... now I just have to wrap everything.

Today I am heading to the gym at 8 and then it's off to work to open the mail etc... then picking up and delivering Dad to a Dr. Appointment.. then I get a quick break to go home, change, go back and pick him up to go to Bellevue.

If I have time when that's all done I'll go to my friend Malyn's house to see her family.

Last night at the gym I decided to try running for a change. I ran over a half an hour on the treadmill. I think the thing is to not try to run too fast. If I run slower I can run longer... I'm sure I'll be able to increase the distance I can run over time. I'm thinking I might try to work up to running in a half marathon this coming year.

I slept in this morning until 6. I know that doesn't sound like much but it is. I don't have to work a full day at work for the rest of the year. Next week we're only open 10 - 2.

Well I guess that's it for this Christmas eve post... I might add more later if there's time...

Happy Holidays everyone.

In for the long haul...

If today is anything like yesterday at work I am going to be twiddling my thumbs. It's going to be slow.... maybe I can come up with some great ideas for gifts while I'm sitting there...

Last night at cycle one of my regular guys gave me some homemade cookies and a matchbox car.... I had mentioned that I wanted a car for Christmas... now I have it.

Last night I also made caramel corn to take into work. It's good - I have to get rid of it all though or I may eat it.

Did I mention that I made hotel reservations for Chicago? Maybe I did... I have to start putting together copies of my resume and cd's of my work in case I decide to go in for job interviews...

I'm still not done with the holiday shopping... I'm going to do some power shopping during lunch to try and get it all done.

Here's what Zoe looked like this morning - she likes to think she's a parrot!

I'm running out of time!

I have come to the conclusion that I am not going to get everything done. Oh well, it was a nice thought. Oh who am I kidding - I'll pull something off.

I was looking at the books I was going to give my nephews yesterday - they are pretty funny... okay, funny is not the word. Disturbing is the word I'm looking for. The dinosaur book has a picture (drawing) of a dinosaur ripping the head off of it's baby because it is starving. The insect book shows a man falling through a porch and breaking his ankle (the termites had gotten to the wood)... it's just a bit too much I think.

I am still waking up croupy - it goes away after a while but I wish it would just end.

I've been having problems with my left hip lately so I have made an appointment with the chiropractor... It's a new one... my old chiropractor is still around but he hired a new guy to be in his practice.... I thought I should give him a shot. It's rough to be new sometimes and I thought I would see if he can compete with Dr. Dan.

I have two days to figure things out.... Christmas wise... hmmm.. can I do it?

Not much more to tell...

Zoe decided to get out of control last night and she jumped up on my back... I caught the action on my computer's camera.

I did not use very good judgment food-wise this weekend. Time to get back on track. I'll just have to figure it all out...

Yesterday I was looking at the picture books I bought for my nephews - they were pretty cool... but once I started really looking at them they are a bit violent... I'm going to have to return them... they show how various and dinosaurs kill(ed) things... (including humans). My sister might frown upon that.

Only 3.2 workdays this week. I have to go in Thursday for a few hours to get the mail etc... but after that I'm free. The week between Christmas and New Years I work from 10 to 2. Pretty sweet!

Okay, my chest congestion is a bit better today but still not completely gone... maybe by Friday?

Last night I posted the casting call for Survivor on Facebook... I got an email from my friend Annie who I know from Chicago - she has a friend who does casting for the show and she sent me her contact information... I think I shall contact her. An inside track??? maybe.

Last night I reserved a hotel room for Chicago... I got a pretty good rate. It's at a Hilton Suite located near the John Hancock Building. The rate was 75 dollars a night. Not too shabby. If any of my friends decide to come to the conference I can defray the costs by having them stay with me. The hotel is at the opposite end of the Magnificent Mile from the hotel the conference is located but I can walk to the conference every morning and it will be just fine... more exercise.

I think I shall retire to the bathroom now.... got to get ready!

Say What???

Yes, this is a post 10pm post... ha ha (I used the word post twice)...

I am still up this evening because I had to watch the final episode of Survivor...

I didn't end up going to Olympia today, instead I went to the mall and ran into my friend Bill. We walked a few laps around the mall before we went our separate ways. I still have not finished my shopping. It's hard when you don't really enjoy buying things and the people you're buying for don't really need them.... oh well, I have a few days left to get my act together.

Are you done with your shopping?

I had honestly hoped to finish everything up yesterday - it didn't happen. I did manage to go to Red Robin and have a hamburger. That was worthwhile.

I went to the Mall and realized that I don't have the patience to deal with a ton of people... I'll just put everything off until Wednesday I think.

I had promised a new holiday playlist for my class today... I think I'm about half way done... if even... I'll pull it off... (I hope). I'm relaxing here with the puppies... wouldn't it be nice to hang out and sleep and eat all day? I could probably get used to it.

I am supposed to head down to Olympia this afternoon... I don't know if that's still on the radar though. I guess I'll find out sooner or later.

The other day I was looking for different 5k races to participate in.. it turns out there's one on New Years day which includes a Polar Bear Dive as well... that's where crazy people jump in Lake Washington and try not to freeze their tails off! I might just do it.

Countdown to Christmas.... how many days? four I think... I can manage it...

Remember I wear size 8 1/2 shoes (in case you're looking for something to get me...).

It's the Weekend!

Today I am going to be a wrapping queen... I received most of my "Dad holiday shopping" items yesterday and now I get to wrap.

I only have one complaint today... I keep waking up with that croup in my chest - I wish it would go away already.

uhhhh.... not much is coming out of my fingers today.... maybe there will be more later.

Friday

hello everyone...

Every morning before I get ready for work I get on the Wii Fit and do a body test. It tests your reactions in various tests and weighs you... every morning it tells me I'm overweight... I'm not really overweight but my BMI is high because of all that muscle I have... yesterday morning I was very surprised to find out that I was normal! That will all be blown to hell after what I ate last night...

Which leads us to my holiday party. I had a swell time... we ate a lot of yummy food - I actually drank a beer... it was charming - I was charming! For dinner I had a kona coffee crusted top sirloin with mashed potatoes and vegetables followed by a flourless chocolate espresso cake for dessert. I managed to walk in my "big lady shoes" for a few hours... (translated that means high heels)...

We also got a little bonus yesterday which was nice - the partners also came through with gift certificates for "Spa Day"... I've been working on that since day one...

Overall things are good...

Today I am driving into work to deliver nuts and soda... I am having a bunch of items delivered from Amazon.com so it will be good to cart everything home.

I think that's it this morning - I should get cracking...

It's a bit awkward (like me).

Yesterday at work the partners had a meeting (they're all partners at my firm)... the conference room is right across from my desk and I can see inside.

The topic of discussion was Holiday bonuses. How awkward is that - sitting outside and trying not to look like you're interested in what's going on - but on the inside you are just dying to know.

I never count on getting anything... that's why it's called a bonus. It would be nice though...

I also talked to my Dad yesterday and was asked to do his Christmas shopping for him. No problem - it's not like I don't have enough problems finding gifts to give myself...

I subbed cycle class last night. It was a small group... that's okay though... I still get paid.

This morning I am dropping my momma off at a doctors appointment and then heading off to work... I get to watch a little of the today show! I also need to figure out what I'm wearing today for the holiday party. We're going to the Capital Grille... I've been there before - it should be pretty good.

My head is hurting - my chest is still a bit croupy. Nothing a little mucinex won't fix.

Okay, I think I better get a moving and find more gifts to give (online).

A little bit of a rant.

I was riding home on the bus yesterday and I saw a grown woman on the bus wearing a Santa hat. it was the most inane thing... maybe I'm just a Grinch - but Santa hats should be left to the fat man. or dogs. It may be cute when you're a toddler or in elementary school but no one should go out in public in one of those if you're over the age of 10.

I actually accomplished some holiday shopping yesterday. I am 50 percent ahead of where I was at this time last year.

Okay, here's another rant... two in one post... last night after class a woman who comes pretty regularly comes up after class and tells me that there is no constant tempo in my song selections so she has a hard time getting into it.... well, don't come to my class then! I just smiled and nodded my head. - she's lucky I didn't slug her... no, it's not that bad.

Tomorrow I have a busy schedule... I get to take my momma in for a Doctor's appointment in the morning and then there's work and then my office holiday party. I haven't decided what I 'm going to wear just yet. I still have my "almost slutty" dress that I bought last year... that might be a little too much for dinner - I don't know... maybe we could all use a little bit of slutty around the holidays...

I think it's time for more coffee...

Good morning lungs!

Last night before I went to bed I started feeling a bit of tightness in my chest. This morning it's a bit worse... I don't feel bad otherwise... just a sense that the phelm is coming... just in time for the holiday party...

Yesterday at work we celebrated a birthday - it was strange - we had a cake and we all sat around the conference room table and ate it... it was like we were a little family... a bit strange but nice. I'm used to just grabbing a piece of cake and leaving... no chit chat...

I finally started some of my Christmas shopping yesterday. If I haven't mentioned it before it's not one of my favorite things to do... people I know don't need things... I bought gifts for my nephews yesterday... I already have a few things for my niece... I have just over a week to get everything done. I think last year I was still shopping on Christmas eve... I'll get it done because I always do.

ummm... what am I doing today? working and teaching... I ate too much crap yesterday so I am going to get back on track today... good thing I work at a gym don't you think?

bah humbug.

Sleeping in (for five minutes).

I slept in five minutes this morning... I have a Dr. Appointment to get my elbow checked out one last time. I still can feel it every once in a while but it's not nearly as painful as it once was.

Last night we went to the Wedgwood Broiler for Dad's birthday... I had top sirloin... yummy yummy yummy... All that and running yesterday filled up my card. I didn't really do anything in between the run and dinner though. Oh well....

This week I have the office Holiday party... that should be fun... not much else other than that. My nephew turns six on Wednesday... I have to find a gift for him...

I'm happy that I'll get to watch Ann this morning on the Today Show... maybe I'll see people I know in the crowd.

I think I'll go now...

Running off the donuts!

The thing I really like about runs are the goodies they have afterward. I am going to justify the two top pot donuts, one bagel and bag of Tim's Cascade potato chips I ate.

I ran, I didn't stop, I didn't die and I made it in under a half an hour. I think that's pretty good. I'll have to check my old statistics to find out...

I'm going to have to take another shower though.. my freshly waxed underarms don't smell so good.

Ready to run? (maybe)

I'm awake, I've got my chip (to time my run), and I've got my outfit... now just need to convince myself to get out there.

Yesterday was pretty busy... today is going to be a little less hectic after I get the run over with. I have to find a birthday gift for my father and then go out to dinner to celebrate his 83rd birthday which is on Thursday.

I am thinking I will travel down to Olympia next weekend to visit my friend Shirley... it will be fun... I just have to let her know when I coming... (I think it will be Sunday).

Okay, I've been sitting here for the past 20 minutes not really typing anything.... I guess maybe I should go... I'll update you all later on how the run goes.

No time...

Not much time this morning.

I will hopefully post this afternoon when I'm recovering from my massage/cupping appointment. Last time it wiped me out. Hopefully I'll at least be able to function this afternoon.

I am looking forward to the trunk sale (I'm getting a few things that were on my list)... If anyone is trying to think of things to get me I wear a size 8 1/2 shoe and I like Target.

Okay, I think I better wrap it up before I run out of time.

We've made it!

It is Friday and it's shaping up to be a good day - albeit cold again...

Yesterday I received my payment for working at the information day for SAIC last month... woo hoo... it makes me feel a little bit better about getting a massage on Saturday. I am also attending a trunk show on Saturday - it's the clothing line that I had the party for... I have a few pieces with my name on them. Having the extra cash will come in handy.

Yesterday at work I was informed that my skirt was coming undone (it was having issues at the seam)... luckily Mary Anne had a sewing kit and I fixed it before I showed the world my backside... now that might have been interesting...

We are almost half way through the month... can you believe it??

My cold seems to staying at the same level... not worse, not much better... I don't feel horrible but I could feel a bit better.

The other day I got a copy of the book that a photo on my blog was going to be published (it didn't make it into the final edition)... it's called "We feel fine"... it is the results of a software program that searches blogs for the phrase "I feel".... I haven't looked at it too closely but it has results about how the term "I feel" is used.... I flipped to the section about body image and it turns out that a lot of women don't feel so good about how they look... I may complain about my big calves and thighs but I'm not the only one... it's my shtick. I think you have to know me for a while before you can get a good idea of who I am... Overall I am very happy with my appearance... I like to rant every once in a while... if I didn't rant I would have to change the name of the blog. I don't want to do that...

Anyways... I think overall things are pretty good... I have a good job, I've decided to spend some more time in the studio and I'm taking care of myself.

I had some holiday reflection with Matt the other day... we discussed my bah humbug attitude around the holidays.... we hashed some things out - I feel good... we've been friends for a long time and he says I can be abrupt and cutting but I can also be warm and fuzzy.... I am very loyal but people have got to earn it...

I should get out my Psychologic evaluation from when I was tested for the learning disabilities... I seem to recall it explains a lot about the way my brain works and why I act the way I do.... I don't know if I've ever talked about that on the blog... finding out you're a slow processor can be a good thing... It was helpful in getting extra time to work on my tests in my Italian class back in school... but I digress...

I should get going.... this body isn't going to shower itself.

Status update

The furnace started working again last night - that's a good thing.

I feel about the same today - not too bad, not too good.

Zoe started whining at 3:30 this morning...

Last night I watched the finale of Glee (very good) and Top Chef (I'm a bit disappointed with that outcome).

I am running out of long underwear... it's supposed to get up to 30 degrees today... the cold weather is making my shins dry... who knows, I may soon be scratching them nonstop... the result of that is not pretty - but I won't be going around in shorts anytime soon.

I've been in touch with my friend PJ in Chicago - I haven't talked to him in a while.. it's always nice to be in contact. Back when I lived there we would go for long walks and wear out our legs... mundane and long, but always interesting conversations.

Two more days and then it's the weekend (woo hoo)... although it doesn't really warrant a woo hoo because I have a pretty awesome job.... This weekend I have yet another massage and cupping appointment (no I won't post photos this time - only if it's really cool looking)... I am also running in the Jingle Bell Run on Sunday.

Okay, headache - go away! You're not welcome anymore... maybe I'll go take some drugs.

Sore throat = no fun.

I started getting a sore throat yesterday and this morning it hurts to swallow... hopefully it will get better as the day goes on. I may actually take the day off from the gym tonight if it doesn't get better.

We are also having a heating issue with the house.... the heat is coming out of the registers but it's not really heating up the house... we've got a few stand alone heaters going... we blew a fuse this morning as well.... never a dull moment here.

I am impressed with Seattle... we are handling 18 degrees pretty well... I think it's because there is no snow.

Waaah, my head hurts... not a lot but a little... I'd go back to bed but it's too cold up in my room.

Enough whining today...

It's cold outside!

When I woke up this morning I thought I was still living in Chicago... according to the news it's 22 degrees... brrr.

I am going through some seasonal contemplation.... no fun.

Yesterday I purchased a pair of running tights for my foray into the wonderful world of winter running on Sunday. Hopefully it will be so cold I won't be able to think about how I am not a runner... I have to dig out my voice recorder and start back up with the jenerator running project... it's about time I started working on something in the artistic vein.

Today I am meeting Matt for lunch - he's going to help me with the seasonal contemplation... and he's going to do some of his thrifty holiday shopping for his family...

Two out of five of the Attorneys at our office are gone so things are pretty quiet around the office again. After all that Powerpoint hubbub it's kind of nice to be a bit slow. I am looking forward to the holidays at work... our office is only open from 10 to 2 the week in between Christmas and New Years. That's because no one is there... that should give me the opportunity to check out some different classes at the gym??? maybe I'll try pilates or something....

I should probably wrap it up here... I need to find some of my long underwear... as I said, it's cold outside.

Crawl Space is Dead.

The space has been cleaned out, the keys given back, and the sign taken down... it's all over.
The whole thing still sucks - but it couldn't go on with the current line up or motivation on some people's parts.

I am still a little annoyed with the Seattle art scene. It wants to be a big player in the art world but it will always be small potatoes if it doesn't open itself up to a wider audience and or a more varied artist lineup... it's the same thing over and over.... I have got to believe there is something more out there for the public to see.... and for the quirky artist to show...
Now I just have to do something about it... I've got my thinking cap on.

I think I'm done ranting right now.... Hey, that's the name of the blog though so I guess I will just go on and keep ranting...

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

It's Sunday! I am happy to report that I managed to stay up last night until 9:00. Actually I fell asleep for a short time but then woke up, did some chores and then went to bed.

This morning I have class and then I get to go clean out Crawl Space. I'm hoping it doesn't take too long because if it doesn't I can get back to the gym and do my CPR certification... I sometimes have the fear that someone will keel over in my class and I won't know what to do...

Tonight the family (Hilary, Grant and Katie) are coming over for dinner. Pork roast - yum yum.

I don't have much more to say today...

the most wonderful thing about internet surveillance...

I have a stat counter that counts the visits of people to my blog and I had been noticing a repeat customer to the blog.... I found out who it was today... but I don't tell all my secrets so you don't get to know who it is...(okay, maybe I do tell some secrets... but not ALL of them).

And no, it's not Mr. Arms.

I'm happy to report I am getting a big string of regular visitors.... Shirley, Marty's mom and a few more... It's nice to have groupies..

Today ended up being pretty busy and I think it's time now for a nap... or at least a good sit on the sofa...

WW (down 1.6 pounds finally)... coffee, Target, haircut, run boxes to the gallery, mini storage, ceramics sale, workout at the gym, Fred Meyer.... sit down, advil, blog...

Maybe I'll work on a new playlist for tomorrow morning.

At least tonight I won't be going to bed at 7:30 like last weekend... at least that's not the plan...

If I am overcome with the desire to update you more I will be back. Otherwise I am out for the evening...

It's a bit cold out there.

I am not looking forward to scraping the ice off my car window before I head out for the day... I did manage to stop by the store and get some deicer for the windows last night.

Yesterday I worked pretty much non stop on that power point... it turned out pretty well and was appreciated (I think).

Today I am getting my hair done, I have ww and I may be getting certified in CPR... I'm still not sure about the CPR thing.

At some point I need to get to Crawl Space and pick up a pedestal or two. If only I had a big car...

I think that's about all I have this morning... I need to take an extra few minutes to get ready...

Talk to you all later.

Updates and Confessions.

I am happy to report that Stinky has no major injuries that the vet can see. She was given some anti-inflammatory medication and her shots were updated and her toenails clipped.

Yesterday I drove into work so I could deliver the clothing order to people and take some boxes home for the big move out on Sunday. I ended up staying out a little too long and had to pay 28 bucks to park. I almost cried...

I am beginning to feel the holiday blues.... I think I've said it before... my life is really good with the exception of the whole relationship thing... I was laying in bed the other day thinking that It's been 25 years since I've had anyone "special" around at Christmas... that kind of sucks... I mean, I don't know what I would do with anyone.... but it makes me a little blue - it's the same every year...

Does anyone know a good shrink? I've been thinking about the possibility of seeing someone. I did a long time ago.. and it helped a lot... maybe they could help me with my lack of self confidence when it comes to relationships.... I think it all ties back to me thinking that I'm unattractive and large (which I'm not)... and my great fear of rejection.

It's something to consider.... Okay, what else can I confess... I got to work on a Powerpoint presentation yesterday... that was an interesting change.

Today is bagel day at work... yummy.

Stinky

It appears that Stinky is doing better this morning.... I think she's still going to go to the Doctor to get all checked out.

My clothes came last night... I'm a little disenchanted with the skirt.. okay, I take that back - I'm disenchanted with my thighs. I have to admit that I tried things on without the proper undergarments... it might be better once I have the proper foundations.

I am meeting a couple of my friends to deliver their things to them at lunch.

I'm feeling fat this morning... Fat and unlovable... I'll get over it...

What else today? Work, lunch, First Thursday (my friend Rachel is showing at William Traver) and then Survivor and the Office etc... what more do I need (besides thin thighs...).

I signed up for the Jingle Bell Run on the 13th and also the St. Patty's day dash... I guess I'll have to start training - loosely translated that means running on the treadmill...

I think I've wined enough this morning... I don't want to bring you all down.

Stinky Tweaked Her Back...

Zoe and Stinky were rough housing and I guess the Stinkster let out a yelp. It's something with the front half of her body... I guess she'll be going to the vet tomorrow. Currently she's sleeping on momma's tummy. She was given part of a baby aspirin... hopefully it's not something too terrible.

Me no want Stinky to be hurt....

Humpday!

It is Wednesday!

I think I'm ready for the weekend already (okay, really I'm not because I have too much to do...) but yeah, maybe I am...

Zoe woke us all up at 4:30 again... I tried to stay in bed but Mother Nature was calling me.

Today the clothes come! I am pretty excited.... new outfits to wear to work! It's those little things that make life worth living...

It's a bit frosty outside... I'm thinking I will have to wear socks this morning... it's a bit too cold for the tootsies to go without socks.

Okay, this post is not what I had hoped it would be.... I am a bit lame...lame, lame, lame...



That's all I have this morning.....

Is it really December?

I can't believe it's December already. I guess that's alright.... I got the little creeping feeling in my bones yesterday that I do sometimes around the Holidays... it's that feeling of there being something missing... not a big something missing - just a little something missing.

It will be alright...

A new episode of Hoarders was on last night... I fell asleep at the very end though... oh well. It was pretty good. They found two dead cats in the woman's house.

Yesterday they had a 10th anniversary demonstration commemorating the WTO protests... IT WAS THE LAMEST PROTEST EVER.

A PA system, a drum, and a few people dressed up as some sort of inflatable beings...

Sunday is the clean out of Crawl Space... I'm thinking of taking a few of the pedestals... I just have to figure out how and when to get them...

Momma went to the Dr. yesterday and they ended up doing an EKG on her... her heartbeat is a bit abnormal... she gets to have a stress test next week... now that's pretty exciting!

Tomorrow my clothes should come - I sub cycle class - I also realized that have less than 100 dollars to last me a week... I need to start curbing my spending.

Oh the things I have to do.....

Monday again.

Finally it's time to go back to work.

I just don't know what to do with my self on long weekends... It always leads to no good.

Last night after I got done at Crawl Space (video to come later) I walked down to Fred Meyer because I needed to get in more steps (I only had 7500 steps at the time)...

This week I have a bunch to do... I'm teaching on Tuesday, subbing on Wednesday, haircut on Saturday and Crawl Space clean out on Sunday. My clothing order should be arriving on Wednesday too!

My back is a little sore today... and I have a bit of a headache... I guess it's a post four day weekend body stress-fest.

Zoe started whining at 4:30 so I've been up since then. If I was more dedicated I would go to the gym and work out - but I'm not that dedicated.

It is cyber Monday - Maybe I'll peruse the various websites I like to frequent...

Have a good day everyone...

The last stand....

here I sit in Crawl Space... I'm going to miss it...

I must say I'm a bit bummed that it's going away but I'm sure something good will come of all of this.

Why does the Seattle Art scene seem so icky to me right now??? good question... what am I going to do about it??? I'm not exactly sure - but I'll do something...

Currently I am catching up on all my television shows on Hulu. Some people just came in so I can't do anything right now... I started going through my Survivor footage so I can get a new dvd made... That should be top on my priority list... applications are due on the 6th of January.

Just think.... my leg waxing started all the way back in February... I haven't shaved since then... oh how times have changed....

What else.... I saw Mr. Arms this morning... the bruises on my back are going away... I think I called it candling this morning... I meant to call it cupping...

Here's what it looks like...



It's a little darker in real life than it looks here because mom used the flash when she was taking the picture... Not too much back fat - that's cool. You can also see that I'm not as pasty as I usually am (thanks to free tanning at the gym!)... I'm pasty no more!

Okay, back to the last stand of Crawl Space... I think I'm going to do a closing video... of the last time I lock up and close the doors.... I'll post it here if I do it...

Okay, I better go now... I think the people may be leaving soon... one hour and 40 minutes left...

It's been swell...

One more day to go...

It's finally Sunday... I was exhausted yesterday after my massage I ended up taking a nap and then later on I went to bed at 7:30... I didn't go to sleep until after 8:00 though.

I have a few nice bruises on my back from the cupping... it felt pretty good though... I'm going to do it again!

This morning I feel a bit icky... sore from sleeping too much and crampy from the joys of being a woman. Maybe it's gas....

I am sitting at the gallery today... I have to figure out what I'm going to do while I'm there... watch movies? Work on applications? shop on the internet? Maybe I'll peruse job postings on the CAA web site.

I finally have my video camera back... maybe I'll take it and do some last minute film homage to Crawl Space....

sad day...

Happy day after black Friday.

I survived the parade, a post parade workout and hanging with the puppies.

I'll talk a little more about the parade later. The little dog woke me up at 4:45 this morning and I'm still trying to recover.

Today I have my massage/candling appointment - I am looking forward to it because my lower back is killing me... it's so stinking tight.

After my appointment I think I may go to the studio... it's been a long time since I've been and I can't pussyfoot around anymore... I need to at least go every once in a while. Tomorrow I sit at Crawl Space for the last day of the show... it's the last day of Crawl Space ever... I am not really sure how I feel about it...

Last night I tried to make easy candied nuts from a recipe I got in RealSimple magazine... it's wasn't real simple... my sugar crystallized... the nuts taste alright but it's not like the picture..

The joys of holiday baking....

I'm awake so now what?

I woke up a little after 4:00 this morning. Too bad I'm not a Black Friday shopper... I'm going to be a Marshal in the parade this morning. Luckily it's not raining... however, it is a bit cold. I'm trying to decide if I should wear my big puffy coat... I just might.

Yesterday turned out pretty well... I went to breakfast at Hilary and Grant's, then I went to the gym for a pre-turkey workout... then I went home and roasted up some veggies... (a rare showing of my domestic prowess)... then it was off to Dad's for my first dinner. It was pretty good. I had ham... from there I went to my second dinner at H & G's. I probably could have done without the second dinner - but I'm glad I went....

Overall a pretty good day. Other things went well, but I can't go into them here...

Zoe is racing around getting ready for the day. I am just starting my first cup of real coffee... I tried drinking some leftover from yesterday - that wasn't working...

After the parade this morning I may do some shopping (I don't know)... I am planning on hitting the gym at some point... maybe I'll do some holiday baking...

I can be domestic.

Turkey for me, turkey for you!

It is thanksgiving... what am I thankful for? I'm thankful for finally getting my life in the right direction... I'm thankful for clothes, and friends and cured meats.

This morning my momma is headed to Corvalis. As we took stuff out to her car she realized that someone had been rummaging through it. I guess she had a new drill in the back seat which is gone... that really sucks... at least they didn't steal the whole car right?

This morning I am doing laundry and then I may go over to my sister's house for breakfast. Our friend Ken is making breakfast for them... I could do that, then go to the gym and then to my Dad's for dinner at 1:15.

Last night I subbed the cycle class and Arms was in it... he said "Jennifer, good job" I said "thanks, I've been practicing every Tuesday and Sunday for four months". Oh, the witty conversation!

So, I just took Zoe out to go potty and ended up tracking dog poop into the house... oh joy!

I'll post more later. I need to have the wii fit tell me I'm overweight.

Two years ago today

Two years ago today was my last day of "Stalking" Ann Curry. I must admit that was a really interesting time of my life... it was fun but arduous.

I really found a family in the crowd there at the show.

And then it was two years ago tomorrow that I trudged out and watched the Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade live from New York... that was fun too!

Here's link to the Hello Kitty Balloon!

I have a bit of a headache this morning... I just took some drugs so I should be good soon...

I woke up a bit early because I had to change the sheets and clean up my things.... It only cut in a little bit into my posting time.

Today I am leaving at 4:00 so I can sub a cycle class (with Mr. Arms) at 5:00. I have to choose my music wisely... don't want people to think I'm a dud.

I think maybe I'll see what I can come up with on itunes...

Have a great day everyone!

okay, I've started doubling up.

I had a pretty good day... not too busy at work and tomorrow is Friday! Well, actually it's Wednesday but you know what I mean.

Cycle went pretty well tonight... at least the microphone was working...

I don't have much more to type. I have to get up early in the morning so I can clear out of the house...

Until then!

only 60 posts to go...

Only 60 to go until I hit 2,000.... maybe if I double duty it I can get it done by the year end.

I am up a little early today because my hip is bugging me a bit.. and sometimes it just hurts to be horizontal. I'm looking forward to my massage and candling appointment on Saturday - maybe I can get rid of some of this tightness in my lower back.

Yesterday was a full day. It was busy at work and then at the gym I ended up subbing cycle at the last minute. That's alright... it's a good thing I keep my playlists and routines with me when I'm there... three days in a row cycling... that's almost enough money to pay for my appointment.

I am still thinking about all those cute things I'm going to be able to wear once I get my (this sentence removed by the clothing party police)

Oh yes, the cycle class I'm subbing on Wednesday contains Mr. Arms. Maybe I'll talk to him.



I am finally going to get my camera back from Matt. He's had it almost two months... I've been thinking about filming things but I haven't been able to... Maybe I'll break it out this weekend. What am I going to do with four days off???

Well, I do know I'm going to be watching dogs, getting a massage, sitting at Crawl Space for one last time, and teaching... maybe I'll throw in a bit of shopping - even though I don't have any money right now...

I'll figure something else to do...

I guess I should go. I've got some laundry going and I've got more coffee to drink.

I am in love with a tube.

I didn't have a big turnout to my party yesterday (that doesn't surprise me though... some of my friends are duds)... But three people plus my momma showed up.

I am sold on the line of clothing... there are just so many options and everything is so cute. I have ordered a sweater tube (think tube top but sweater material)... it is versatile.... can be worn as a top or a skirt... I also ordered a stinking cute sleeveless top with tie..it's got a really cute black and white print... what else - a big-ass belt, knit bolero top and black skirt... Oh, I also put dibs on this really cute vest.. it will be mine at a sample sale in December... it's half price!

Here's the sleeveless top (mine is black and white...)



I am going to be sooo stinking cute! My mom ended up buying a few things as well...

Shirley - here's a personal note for you... you need to come the next time I have a party... it's right up your alley.

Today I am driving into work because I bought a new microwave for the office... it's a cuisinart... it's spiffy.

This week is a short one! yehaw... I also move back home on Wednesday to take care of my puppies while my momma goes to Portland for Thanksgiving.

The only thing that would make my life better would be to win the lottery so I could pay off my student loans and buy more clothes.

What else??? teaching cycle on Tuesday and Wednesday... pre-Thanksgiving workout - on Thursday... I think that's it... but I think that's more than enough today...

aye aye aye...

I am sore this morning... but I think it's because I slept too much.

I fell asleep on the sofa last night around 8:30... went to bed soon thereafter...

Today is my party. I don't think there are going to be a ton of people there... oh well... that's the way it usually goes for me.

Yesterday my momma got a case of the sweats... then she was achy... it looks to me like the flu. I told her to call the doctor but does she??? no... she is very stubborn when it comes to those sorts of things... I told her if she died because of it I wasn't going to come to her funeral.

I'm being severely sidetracked today... I am trying to whip out another playlist for today's class.... I like to be a bit current... I will post more later (hopefully)...

nine plus hours of sleep...

I'm feeling as fresh as a baby's bottom! Okay, maybe that's not a good analogy...

I was going to eat too much last night so I went to bed before it got ugly...

I have found hulu so I can watch television shows on my laptop in bed... it's kind of terrific I think. Last night I tried to watch Community and Parks and Recreation... I fell asleep during both.

Today I have the usual... ww, gym... then I get to go shopping for food for my party tomorrow and then I have a leg waxing appointment. You might be thinking that I got things waxed last week which is true... But I didn't have time to get my legs done. I get to clean up my house too... don't want people to think I'm a slob. (anymore than they already do...)...

Yesterday I got my car fixed... the good news is that I only needed my front brakes replaced - not both... it cost half of what I thought it would. How exciting is that??? I'm have to take her for a spin today... check them out... there's no more scraping sound when I back up.

Okay - it's time to get moving...