The one where I lose my ipod.

Somewhere between cycle class on Wednesday and Thursday morning I lost my ipod I use for the music for cycle.  poop.... not that I am too upset, but I don't really want to spend another 100 plus dollars to buy a new one.  I guess I'll have to.

There are worse things that could happen right?

Tomorrow is my high school reunion... it should be fun.  I am looking forward to it if I can stay awake for the entire thing.

The weather here has turned rainy... it's kind of nice.  I get to break out all my cute warm clothes...  although I didn't get to wear all my cute cool clothes.  Oh well, there's always next year...

Ipod - I will miss you!

Here's the lowdown.

Yesterday Survivor - old vs. young... oh those youngsters...  I think it's going to be good.  I should have applied - I would have fit right in.

Big Brother - Hayden won... less than satisfying season for me...

I taught cycle - not a lot of people in class...

I found one of my old ipods.  It has a ton of good songs on it which I forgot about... old Death Cab for Cutie, the Killers, Peter Gabriel.... goody goody goody... I have to figure out how to get some of them onto my new computer (while I was typing that - I had a revelation... woot woot) Target Disk Mode here I come!

I don't have much to do today... just work and then I should work on cleaning up the mess I've made in the dining room....

My nephew is five today... Leo Django - we're having a birthday party here on Sunday for him...  should be fun.  That's why I have to clean. 

Gar!

I am a bit tired this morning people.  I had a long day yesterday and the week is only going to get longer.  I have to gear up for my High School Reunion this weekend.  How I'm going to stay awake for it I don't know - but I will try.

Yesterday I went to the salon after work and received some free waxing services... Caleh (one of the girls) is testing out on different services and she needs practice so I got my brows, lip,  AND the bikini area done... I know, you're probably thinking why is she sharing the information about the bikini wax... I just feel people are so uptight about anything that had to do with parts of the body that are normally covered...  back in the old days there weren't any clothes.... people looked at other people naked... no big whoop.  I suppose I might feel different about it if I didn't feel mostly okay with how I looked.  Also, I think since I have taken life drawing classes that it's not so embarrassing to me to see or talk about body parts.

okay, onto the next thing...  Crusty II (my laptop) is having some issues with speed...  I probably have too much stuff on her...  the only thing I wish I knew a bit better was how to get rid of big files effectively.. I wish I had a longer attention span.... I wish my feet didn't hurt - although they are feeling better - I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday with a bit of a heel... I think they make my heel feel better.









 

Here is Zoe wishing you a good morning....

I need to get a move on... go Jen!

This is how it went down.

Yesterday I went to the acupuncturist and I got poked...  It wasn't too bad - she put some needles in my elbows and then my legs and foot.  Then I got to lay there with the needles for about 20 minutes... It didn't hurt and my legs felt a bit warm when I was laying there.  I am going back next Monday.  She also recommended that I massage my foot before I get out of bed and before I go to sleep... I was doing it regularly before I went to bed but not so much when I got up.  This morning I am turning over a new leaf.

She also told me I should wear shoes with a little bit of a heel... I'll miss you cute flats!

Today - work and then waxing... woo hoo... I have to prepare for my class reunion this weekend...   How am I going to stay up late?  I 'm not sure - but I'm going to try...

Yo - some photos from my past.  Art and the sky...

I am hoping someday soon my life will settle down a bit and I can spend more time in the studio...  that's on my to do list along with finding a new place to live... oh the things to do.

Suprise Party Success.

Yesterday I went to a surprise party for my friend Debbie.  She has directed various camps over the years and I consider her to be one of my best friends.  At times she was even like a second mother to me.  She has been a second mother to a lot of people.  It was fun to see my camp friends.   I also got to see one of my best friends of all times, although it was a bit strained... I'll explain more later... it's just an instance of someone who has taken themselves off the grid purposefully.  Hopefully they are back - even though he didn't really talk to me...  maybe someday he will be part of my life again.

Okay, enough reminiscing...  Today I go to the acupuncturist!  Hopefully my heel will start feeling better and I can start working on Jeneratorrunning again.

Hey, does anyone want to go to the Puyallup Fair?  I think it would be fun.

Me in 7th Grade!

Look how cute I was!

Thank goodness for earplugs.

Around 2:15 this morning I put in my earplugs.. that's because usually around 3 or 4 Zoe usually starts fussing... I made her sleep in until just before 6:15.... 

Today I am going to be teaching and then I'm heading off to camp for a surprise party...

I've been going through some old photo albums uploading pictures to Facebook... it's fun to see all of the good old times. 

Tomorrow I get to go to the acupuncturist so I'm looking forward to it.

I have been watching CBS Sunday Morning and they just had a preview of all the movies coming out this fall.... maybe I should get out more...

Maybe I should get off this sofa.

Maybe I need more coffee...

Late Start This Morning...

I don't have time this morning - ww, cycle, hair, coffee, dog duty (while watching the Dawgs)...

then I sleep.

More later (hopefully).

Friday Friday Friday!

It is Friday!  This is one of the first four day weeks that hasn't been the longest in history.  I kind of like it! 

Last night I went to the gym and ran for about 20 minutes... it wasn't too bad although my legs are a bit wobbly today.  I am looking forward to my acupuncture appointment on Monday night.  Maybe I will get a bit of relief from this heel pain.  It's getting a bit old.  It's not unbearable but I'd like it to go away.

I might also see about having them work on my knee....

this weekend is a busy weekend... i have to teach and then I have a haircut.  I may be meeting up with my friend Tia and that's just Saturday!  Sunday I teach and then I'm off to a surprise party.  It should be a jam-packed but fun weekend.  I'm looking forward to it.

Yesterday I bought a new pair of black jeans so my mother won't ask me if I am wearing the same ones over and over (I was)....   oh well.

It's Friday!  woot woot woot...  I love it!

I can make it!

It's Thursday!

Why is it that I'm always more sore two days after  I do a different workout than the day after?  I think yoga day two is taking it's toll... but I don't think that will stop me from doing it again.

Yesterday I wore one of my new tops... dang, I'm cute.  Today I will wear something else new... yay.

I did have a sad realization yesterday... when I went to hawaii back in 1989 we visited a very nice hotel called the Kapalua Bay Hotel...  I thought to myself back then that I would like to go on my honeymoon there (when I got married)... well, it turns out that the hotel closed in 2006.  This does not bode well for my master plan.  Oh well.

Tonight I get to go have my mammogram... how much fun is that?  Actually I don't mind them... it's something we all need to do.  I will report back as to how it goes.

Look it's an old photo from Chicago!  The Graceland Cemetery to be exact...

Okay, let's see what else?  I think that's it...

Have a nice day everyone!

aye aye aye!

I went to yoga last night for the very first time... and all I can say....

man, am I tight!
 I had a very hard time getting out of bed this morning... my body doesn't really want to move.  I feel good but I hurt.  I think I will do it again.... if only my schedule allowed for it again this week... but alas, the next time I could take a class is Monday morning at 6am.

This morning I filled in as listener feedback girl on Radio Go Girl   I forgot that I was doing it and couldn't figure out why my phone was ringing... oops.  We managed to make it through though.

Yesterday I wore some of my new clothing... today I'm wearing more AND I am picking up my last two pieces from my friend Kitty.  yay - cozy tunic here I come!  The weather is icky and rainy but I will be stylish in my new warm clothes!

Okay, I think I need to get going... I lost a few minutes this morning because of my radio duties...  that's alright.  Fame and fortune will be heading my way any day now!

People people people....

It is Tuesday which feels like a Monday.  Hopefully it will be a short-feeling week. 

I am trying to continue on the positive attitude thing but it's becoming a little bit challenging..I will do my best though.  I spent a lot of yesterday in the studio... I did some screen printing and cleaned up when a wire I strung up across the room fell down.  I also watched a documentary about Julius Shulman called Visual Acoustics
It was pretty good... he was an architectural photographer who helped define Los Angeles Modernist Architecture through his photographs.  It was pretty interesting and It made me want to design houses and take photographs.

These are some of his photographs.

I really wonder what it'd be like just to travel around taking photographs... might be fun.  I might have been able to do it if I was chosen for the Zion Park Residency but I wasn't... next time...

What is going on this week?  Well, it's payday again at the gym...  I am getting a mammogram this week!  woo hoo... getting ready for the big squishy squishy... then I'm getting my hair cut on Saturday.  At some point I need to work on my letter of reference and cover letter for the teaching job I am going to apply for... maybe I'll take crusty II into work and work on it during lunch.

I don't know what else is going on but I'm sure it will be interesting...  Carry on people.

Sometimes sleeping in doesn't turn out as planned.

I managed to sleep in until 6:40.  That's about all I could manage... it's hard to remain horizontal sometimes.

I am going to sit here a while longer and then I'm going to go to the gym and do something... depending on how my foot feels I am going to either treadmill or do the elliptical machine...  maybe I'll go around the time the cycle class is and see if I can get in.  It'd be nice to take a class for once instead of teaching one.

After the gym I plan on going to the studio - and I also need to work on the room... maybe I'll do that tonight.

hmmm.... what next?  I don't know - I guess we'll just have to figure that out.

Sunday night post!

It's been a good weekend... the positive experiment is still working... Mr. Arms was in my class this morning.... he's got a nice face.  My class was full and people said it was good (they said that yesterday too)... 

After teaching I went to the studio.  I spent about four hours there and got a few things done.  Nothing too substantial but it feels good to be in there doing something....


Tomorrow I am going to sleep in and then go work out and then go to the studio... I have to figure out what I want to work on... I'm sure I'll figure something out.

woot woot.

Progress has been made.

I spent the majority of yesterday cleaning out my room.  It's not an easy task... cleaning out entails throwing out a lot of paper... that's what it is... just recyclables and clothes...  I've got a lot of clothing I'm going to get rid of too...

I think today I will work on the room and go to the studio.  Tomorrow it's all studio all the time.  I have the day off from the gym and the office so it will be nice to get in there and work on things.  I need to start working on my letter of recommendation and cover letter for the teaching job I'm applying for.

Yesterday I tested out my positive attitude during class and people noticed it...  I think I will keep it up.  Maybe it will bring good results... I hope so.  Things are looking up.

Things are going to change.

I have decided to be more positive because my negative attitude is bringing me down....  It can't hurt can it?  I don't think so.

I am feeling pretty good about this weekend.  I'm going to take my new found attitude and go to the studio and I'm getting a massage today.  It's been a long time since my last massage and I'm looking forward to it.  I am going to enjoy every minute of it!

See - I'm feeling better about everything just by having a positive attitude.  I started with the positivity yesterday afternoon  and my foot stopped hurting... coincidence?  I don't think so...

Just a few more minutes and I am going to head out to ww.  I am looking forward to it.... even if I'm not down in weight that will be alright because I am feeling good... 

Yesterday I also got my big brother clothing... boy, do I look cute in everything...  now I just need to go out and wear something somewhere!..
okay, I need to get a move on... another report later...

xo

Hello everyone

hmmmm.... what to do.... okay, here's the latest.

I made an appointment with an acupuncturist for my foot.  It's been going on too long and hopefully it will help.  I am expecting my clothing to arrive today - too bad it got back into the 70's yesterday.  No need for warm clothes.  I only ate a little bit of bridge mix yesterday...   I went to one opening last night (and only for about ten minutes)... that's about ten minutes more than any other opening I've been to in a long time.

Today is going to be really really really slow.... only one attorney and three staff... maybe they will let us go home early...

Oh yeah, I also made an appointment for a mammogram yesterday... yay.  more action for Jen.

four score and three years ago today...

Three years ago today I made my way to New York to stalk Ann Curry... it was a fun time.  Back when I wasn't jaded by the art community in general.  I miss those days.

Tonight I may attempt to go to first Thursday although my previously mentioned jaded-ness is keeping me from it full throttle... there's one show I am going to go to which is near my office - we'll see how that goes and then judge whether or not I want to venture down to other shows.  I got my last rejection yesterday for all the things I've applied for....  I did apply for another ceramics thing (although I don't really work in it anymore)...  I am going to get something eventually....

Yesterday I realized that I was going to owe my dentist about a million dollars (okay, only 500 or so) so that definitely puts the kibosh on my plans of renting that house... unless I get a big fat raise in the next few weeks I won't be moving out anytime soon.  I try not to let it get me down but it's hard.  I go to a good school but I can't get into any shows and can't earn enough money to do things... sucks big time.

On that bright note - I think I will go get more coffee and nurture my wounded ego.

oh, and don't get me started on the lack of a lovelife....

humpday

It's humpday and I am happy... I slept like there was no tomorrow last night.  I am stinking tired. again...

I though I had a lead on a house to rent but I think it's going to be a bit too expensive for me to afford... so continue to look I will...  If I made a little bit more money and didn't have to rely on my gym income to get by I might be able to make it... I guess I will move on...

poop.

The rest of this week looks to be fairly uneventful...  I am uneventful... I am me...

I got another person to agree to write me a letter of reference so that's cool...  only one more to go. 

Another Rejection

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

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

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

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

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

poop.

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

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

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

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

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

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

let me see.

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

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

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

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

Busy day.

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

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

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

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

Finaly Friday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY!  woot woot!

I is ready for wk nd

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

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

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

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

I think I need more coffee...

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

okay, time for coffee...

tired tired tired....

I'm tired...

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

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

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

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

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

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

It's always the same...

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

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

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

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

Not a lot of time...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

yep - that sounds like a great idea...

Rock Climbing

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

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

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

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

It's finally Friday.

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

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

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

Okay, I'm done complaining.

The world is coming to an end.

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

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

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

Who knows...   Maybe I do...

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

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

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

One more day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The only thing that hurts...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ow

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

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

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

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

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

40 inches of television goodness...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I stayed out too late!

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

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

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


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

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

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

I miss my dentist.

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

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

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

I will survive though...

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

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

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

It was Monday.

It was Monday... I broke my tooth.

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

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

another week..

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

The birthday party was pretty good but a little long.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here are a few things that I like


















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

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

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

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

ants - pants.....

What?

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

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

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

oh well,  I should... argh...

Finally I feel better...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Better than what?

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

I should be on the road to recovery.

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

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

It won't go away.

The headache is better but it's still here.

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

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

Ow.

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

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

another headache...

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

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

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

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

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

It's your Birthday (Katie).

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

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

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

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

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

Owwwy...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sleep now please...

It's days like these I wish I could stay in bed.  I am tired and could use an extra hour or two... I did go to bed early but it didn't help.

I picked up my t-shirt for the Trochlight run tonight.  I'm not sure if I'm going to do it... my knee is feeling a bit off again.  It doesn't really hurt but I don't want to mess it up.

I think I'm ready for the weigh in (okay, I'm not really ready because I haven't been staying on plan...)... but I think I'm ready. 

Today I should work on my Betty Bowen application... it's due today.  I should apply even though I won't get it.  I think a nap would be nice...

I am tired

It is finally Friday and I'm ready for a break again.  My body is sore and I'm ready for another vacation.

Tonight I need to pick up my t-shirt and timing chip for the race tomorrow... I'm not sure I'm going to be able to run though.  My heel started hurting again yesterday (a lot more than usual)... I get my new orthotics on Thursday so that will be nice. 

Today I am having lunch with two of my old coworkers... from that old office that was toxic... I love where I am now.

Let me see what's on the agenda this weekend... I'm teaching, dog and cat sitting and then I may have a date... I know, don't get all excited... you know my track record.  but hey, it would be number three this year (that's three more than last year)...

Did I say that I was tired?  I had to stay up and watch Jersey Shore last night... it was worth it... I love them because it's just like watching a train wreck.

Maybe I will try to hang out a little longer this morning so I don't get to work too early...

Have I mentioned that I'm starting to look at apartments?  I think the agenda is to move out by the end of the year... but you know - I can always change my mind...

Oh, an update on my toenails... One of them is poised to fall off soon!  I need to get a pedicure at some point... but I have to wait until it falls off before I do...

On that yummy note I think I shall go... everybody be safe out there!

Almost Friday.

One more class to teach and then I've got a day off!  I don't think I have to teach next Tuesday and Thursday - woot woot...

It's taking it's toll on me... but I will survive.

Yesterday for lunch I ate the yummiest halibut...

I think I'm going to give up on losing weight... I think I'll just stay the same.

Things that are wrong...  I am crampy.  My legs are tight.  I am gassy.  I have no life outside the gym and work...

lower intestitnal distress

I'm not feeling 100 percent today... wouldn't you know I've gone and become crampy...   it's not time for that just yet... maybe I'm pre-menopausal... could be happening... oh well.  I forgot to have children!  I suppose it doesn't matter...  I can't even get asked out on a date so I don't think I should worry about kids.

Today our office is going out to lunch at Dahlia Lounge... I think I'm going to try the flatiron steak chopped salad... minus the egg and avocado.  I am also teaching class again - I teach tomorrow and then again Thursday - then it's a day off! 

I am going to break out my running shoes on Saturday night for the Torchlight Run.. if I can run 13 miles on a bum foot I can run 5 on a almost recovered paw...  if I dress up like a pirate I can try to win prizes in the costume contest...  I am feeling pretty good body wise... the knee is still a bit stiff and the foot is healing - I get my new orthotics next thursday.  That will be nice...

Oh, by the way - they dropped off my neighbor Bob back at his house... I saw him yesterday... he doesn't look good... I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop...  will keep you updated.

yowza

My body hurts today.  We had an ultra body sculpt class last night and then I did the most kick ass cycle class.  I did the same one on Sunday morning... a lot more challenging than normal...  a good one. 

I think I'm ready for another vacation.

or at least I'm ready to move out on my own.  I need a benefactor.  I need a raise...  I need housing prices to drop in Seattle... it's too stinking expensive.

It Shall Be Warm!

Today it's going to be 84 degrees... I know that's not hot for some of you out there, but it's just almost too much for those of us in Seattle.

I sit here preparing myself for another week of work... I teach every day again this week with the exception of Friday.  I know it will be good when I sock all that money into savings...  I'm feeling pretty good about things... 

Today I need to finish up an application for a window installation project in Pioneer Square.  It's due at 11pm tonight...  Let's see if we can pull it off... oh, how I hate to wait until the last minute...  It's alright.  I'm getting used to it.

I think I will go now and make myself drink more coffee.... yay - today is a dress wearing day!

my dog

Zoe (the puppy) is notorious for ripping the guts out of stuffed animals and beds.

Friday she received two stuff-less toys and she has not ripped them apart yet!

Yesterday I went and weighed in... I was only up a pound.  I still have no idea how much I weigh but that's okay.  I also taught and then had my body waxed and a massage... my body is still pretty sore...  I just popped some advil so hopefully I will feel better soon...

I'm feeling antsy - I want to do something different, live on my own.... break out my pink Kitchen Aid Mixer and Pink Espresso maker and let them sit on my kitchen counter!  I want to be able to pay my bills and afford to get my legs waxed every four weeks...  I want to be happy!  okay, I am pretty happy, but I think there needs to be something more!

Maybe it's the sunshine out there getting into my brain....

Good things I have to look forward to this week - a celebratory lunch at Dahlia Lounge on Wednesday, payday on Friday, sunshine and teaching...

I'm tired.

I did absolutely nothing when I got home last night... I skipped the gym, and went straight to the pajama bottoms and the sofa.  I managed to whip out an application for an artist residency in Zion National Park.  I most likely won't get it but at least I'm going to try.

It's going to be nice, I may or may not look at the weight at weight watchers this morning... I haven't decided just yet.  I probably should look.  I'm pretty sure I'm way up there... I'm just not sure I'm ready to get back on the wagon... I know I should - I am just not sure I want to.

Today I am getting things waxed and a massage.  I am going to start curtailing my visits because I really do need to find a place to live on my own and I can't continue on this grooming regimen if I want to do it.

Here's more news... I think I may have told you about my neighbor Bob.  He's lived next door forever... and he's always lived there.  He has mental health issues (bipolar) and has never really taken good care of himself.  He was taken to the hospital last Monday and it looks like he's not coming back.  He's lost a lot of weight, has an enlarged aorta and has been really sick... it's sad, and I sort of miss him and all of his craziness.... he used to borrow my mom's ladder and then never return it...

I will end on this bright note, it's going to be nice today - sunny and warm...  maybe I will get out a bit and bask...

What I did.

Yesterday I was thinking about the fact that my graduating high school class hadn't gotten anything together for a 25 year reunion.. so I, being the one who likes to avoid conflict and interaction with all people sent a message to a few of my classmates saying we should get off our asses and do something.

I took action to get something done. 

Who is this person and what have you done with Jennifer?

I am looking forward to a day off from the gym.  I like teaching, but it's nice to have a day off once in a while... just one more week and I think I'll be back to my normal schedule.

Today I don't have anything planned with the exception of work and picking up doughnuts this morning...

speaking of doughnuts - a friend of mine was just diagnosed with celiac disease so she can't have them anymore... she's bummed, as I would be...  it stinks, but at least she knows what's wrong with her... it's been a long way to get to the diagnosis.

Okay, to end on a happy note, I have three friends who have birthdays today!  I better get cracking and go wish them well on facebook...

A day off finally...

I don't have to teach tomorrow... yippee!  I like teaching, but I need a day off every once in a while...

What I do know is that today I bought a pair of shoes (flat with a strap) that will stay on my feet with my orthotics in them....

Okay,
I guess I'll save the rest of my update for the morning...

Things I have to look forward to...

I am going to be going in for a massage on Saturday...  my legs could sure use it... I'm also getting my legs waxed (and armpits too!). 

I am really tired this morning...  maybe Sunday I'll be able to take a nap or something...  I'm trying to think of something witty to say but it's not coming. 

The weather is not going to be as nice today so I think I'll be wearing my orthotics and tennis shoes... I've worn flats the last two days - I had to hold on my shoe with some rubber bands...  overall the feet are feeling better but I'm ready to get the new orthotics and be on the road to healing.

Katie spent the night on Monday - we discovered the funny distortion tool on my camera...

 Fun times!

This is what it comes down to.

Yesterday I taught a 20 year old how to use a typewriter... I remember how I felt when there were kids who didn't know who Depeche Mode was... this is 20 times worse....

Well, it's Wednesday.  I am getting back into the swing of things at work.  It's been busy... that's good.  I am also getting used to all the teaching again... 4 classes in three days... two more classes to go and then I get a day off...  I did manage to hit up the Nordstrom sale yesterday and get some new workout bras... woot woot.

I got a review of camp from my cousin... she had fun, but too much religion and too many guitars... well, it is church camp....

What else do I know...

Most awkward moment at camp... a female camper asked me if I needed help getting my swimsuit on... I said no thanks....

hmmmmm.

The moral of the story.

The moral of the story is - if I need to teach two classes in a day I can.  I am teaching tonight and Thursday as well...  the knee is doing better...  still a bit swollen at times so I've been wearing an ace bandage.

Last night Katie spent the night with us.  Her dad is having his tonsils out today (along with some other stuff to help his breathing)... it was fun until she came out of the bedroom this morning at 3:30 and the dogs went crazy... I managed to go back to bed, but still... aye aye aye.  I'm still trying to catch up from my camp lack of sleep...

I am wondering if there is an off button for Katie...

Work went pretty well.  Not a lot of backlogged items... that was nice.  I like being able to go back to a job that I like.

Okay, I think I should go now...  I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to get on the wii fit this morning...  I'm pretty sure I've gained about six pounds...

Why am I up this early?

I decided to sub for a cycle class this morning... I'm not sure I'm awake yet... I guess once I get my butt on that bike I will be awake.

Yesterday my knee held up pretty well.  I have come to the conclusion that It was the combination of the uneven ground and the new orthotics that messed up the knee...

Am I ready to go back to work?  I don't know, maybe...

I went to the studio yesterday and worked on some screen printing again..it was nice to do it for myself instead of helping everyone do it.... I like helping everyone but I really really really like it when I can do my own thing... 

I better get a move on so I can be at my best for those cycle groupies who want to get their burn on...

I'm back.

We (Stinky and I) are sitting on our sofa, back in the old comfortable position...

Camp was really good this year.  Not overly dramatic, not too sad, just good.

My knee is getting better - that's the only thing I would have changed about last week... my knee and foot were killing me all week.  I'm pretty sure it was walking on the uneven surfaces in my new orthotics.  I'm going to test it out this morning teaching.  I wonder if I'll be able to make it through.. I teach twice tomorrow...

Okay, back to camp.
Highlights...    Making cupcakes.  New tree being planted in the honor of my 20th summer counseling.  A camper passed out during closing circle (he's okay)...  A bat decided to dive bomb us during a semi - serious moment.  Chipmunks galore, farting frogs, a rodeo...

After a week at camp I usually think I should go back to church... I may someday... but for now, I teach.

Last night I was worn out... as a staff closing we went around the circle and gave verbal affirmations to each other.. it was difficult at times, but it was nice.  I think everyone should try to let people know how they feel about them and point out the good things and not just the bad....

The only bad things about camp?  I gained six pounds, my knee hurt... I didn't get a ton of exercise... oh well... overall I give it a thumbs up!

I'll be back tomorrow... promise.

I am sitting here waiting for a batch of gluten free cupcakes to bake. 

okay, I lied a little. when I started this post I was waiting for the gluten free cupcakes...now I'm waiting for yellow cupcakes...

Camp has gone pretty well... only one camper has wanted to go home... and we let her. 

Last night a group of girls was attacked by a bat... and I experienced the worlds longest talent show... oye.. it was good but painful.

Tomorrow it's back to normal... or almost normal... I'm never quite back to normal after camp.  I'm always a little bit changed for the good.

The dance is tonight... I stayed up too late last night and it's not going to be any better tonight... I guess I can always sleep tomorrow...

Here I am Lord.

I am surviving the week just fine, with the exception of a few injuries... my knee is jacked, my ankle is ouchy too...  here are a few photos...

CAMP!

Okay, the countdown begins.... we're sitting around the table finishing up the planning for the week... I get to go shopping and pick up a few supplies later on... I think I will be picking up some coffee while I'm out there...
The only thing I forgot to pack was a pajama top... oh well... what's a little nudity at church camp?


I think I should get a move on...  whoop there it is...

CAMP!

Hello Pilgrim Firs!

Okay I made it... I almost had a mishap in the Fred Meyer parking lot.  I kissed bumpers with another car... but both our cars were a bit ancient so it didn't matter - no harm, no foul. 

But I made it... we planned our cabins and then went out to eat... Godfather's pizza... it was pretty good but as usual I ate too much.  I think I'm going to go to bed soon... I'm a bit on the old side compared to the other counselors here but I embrace our differences... I will be there for the early risers and the outcasts, the lonely and depressed...

I will probably be up early to do a blog post in the morning but after that I will most likely be offline... that's alright  I'll check in sometime mid week...

Well, it's time.

I have made it to camp day...  not without a few hiccups...  yesterday morning a muscle in my shoulder seized up... it's been tense ever since... I am feeling a bit better today but it still hurts.

I am only about one third of the way packed and I have to weight in and teach.  But that will be alright... I will get everything done because I always do.

Once I get there (to camp) we will get everything organized and then tonight I am going to bed early... I need to get my beauty sleep so I can be refreshed... 

I will do one more blog post tomorrow morning and then I'll be offline for a while.  There may be a few along the way next week, but you get a break from me...

Hello Cute Podiatrist!

Yesterday afternoon I went to the podiatrist to get my feet checked.   Luckily nothing was broken... just plantar fasciitis and tendonitis.  They modified my orthotics and are starting to make new ones... My insurance covers them so that's exciting... only 96 bucks to pay... woot woot.

This morning I am going to the chiropractor and then picking up bagels for work.  after work I have a bit more shopping to do and I need to pack for camp.  I have a feeling I might forget something...oh well, if I do - I'll manage.  I think I should get going...

It's going to be a hot one today...

Day of justice!

Today I go to the foot doctor!  I am so happy about that I could squeal... hopefully I will be on my way to some relief when it comes to the foot pain.

My other pain right now is in my calves... and back... and hip.  I made an appointment for early tomorrow morning with the chiropractor (not my normal one, the new cute one)... I'm going to let him work on me... I think sleeping on the floor at the cabin just put me enough out of whack...

I think I said yesterday that it was going to be hot.  It was.  It's going to be hot again.  It's not going to be pretty.  Some people think that the warm weather gives them license to dress horribly... gym shorts, bra-less, ugly flip flops... oh, my eyes were burning... and it's not going to get any better...

Tonight after I go to the Doctor I am going to go shopping for camp supplies (friendship bracelets)... and work items.. (soda, peanuts and water filters...)..  At some point I need to start packing...

I should go... no rest for the wicked...

It's going to be a hot one.

It got up to 78 yesterday and it's supposed to be hotter today. 

I'm very sore today... I even woke up in the middle of the night and had to take advil... oye.... only two more classes to teach and I have the week off.

There's a lot to do in order to get ready for camp - not as much as last year, but still a lot.

I have a feeling that this morning's post is not going to be too interesting...  I don't think my brain is working quite yet...

Need more advil.

blurg...

I'm feeling mentally alright but physically I'm a bit stiff.  I think sleeping on the floor did do a little to me... my neck is a bit wacky... oh well, I've called the chiropractor to see if I can get in before I go off to camp on Saturday.

The weather is supposed to get better this week.  Almost downright toasty... like into the 80's and 90's... I'll take it!  I'm going to break out my dresses and skirts!  If only my footwear choices would agree with the weather...

I've been thinking more about finding a new place to live... I need to get my act in gear in by the end of the year I think... I need to get finances figured out and see what I truly can and can not afford...  life will not be any different if I don't do anything to change what I'm doing...  aye aye aye...

What else...  I've decided to organize an art show at camp this year... that is if anyone wants to do it...  I think it might be a good idea... but then again the weather might be not conducive to sitting inside making art...

I think I'm going to go now... I've got a lot to do this week in order to get things ready for next week.

I survived.

I am sitting here back home in my Hello Kitty robe.   I survived the 4th doing something different than I'm used to.  Good for me.  Here are some photos...

I have to teach tonight so I am contemplating whether or not to hose myself off before I go and get sweaty again... I just might... I feel a bit gross...

Okay, enough about me... how did you celebrate the 4th?

Happy 4th!

Today is the first 4th I actually have plans... I don't really know what to do with myself... I feel a bit of my asocial behavior creeping in...  but I'm not going to listen to it.  I'm going to go and do it.

I'm sitting here with Stinky.  She's having a nap...  I guess I should relax a little and then get packing... I don't know exactly what I need to take... a sleeping bag, pj's, pillow...  ear plugs and drugs so I can sleep...

Try not to miss me so much when I'm gone.

what?

I decided this morning that I wouldn't look at my weight... I'm sure it's not a good idea to look at it right now... just need to get back on track without knowing what I'm dealing with right now.  I mean I know what I'm dealing with... I just don't want to deal with that part of it right now...

I spent the afternoon at the studio and took some interesting photos... here's one...

 

These are just photos of things in my studio taken through a rolled up tube of acetate... not too exciting... 

I sort of like the visual effects... oh, to be talented is a curse...

The day I should have been born.

Today is my due date.  Today would have been my birthday if everything had gone as planned... but I don't like to be told what to do... I decided to come really really REALLY early... Like two and a half months early.

Yesterday I ate my weight in carbohydrates.  I will go step on the scale but I don't think I want to know what it says... it's just sad.  I have been eating for all the wrong reasons...  camp comes next week... that will give me the pep I need... 

my knee is a little sore this morning... I'm going to try to take it easy in cycle class today... but that doesn't mean I'm going to take it easy on my class...

I think my plan is to go to the studio this afternoon.. I haven't been able to do that for a while... it will be nice.... 

Okay, time to suck it up and get a move on...

Feels good.

I am feeling better this morning... I had a massage last night and I'm feeling a bit more fluid... I actually didn't wince when I got up this morning.

Yesterday I bought a very nice orchid at Whole Foods during lunch... her name is Iris 3.

She is not in focus but you get the idea.  She's in a nice recycled glass vase...  I love her.

This weekend should be pretty low key... ww, cycle, relaxing, then Sunday I am going to go to the cabin owned my my brother in law and sister... they always have a 4th of July outing but this is only the second time I've been there (they've been together for a long time)...  I was always either at camp or my sister would guilt me into staying at home with her pets (not what I consider a good time... - I would have like to have been included...)... well, this year I invited myself.  I am going to head over Sunday morning and then spend the night and come back on Monday (I teach monday night...).

Only one week and I will be heading to camp.... I'm looking forward to it... a time to recharge, relax and get my mind back in order... hooray!  we will also be screen printing t-shirts and making friendship bracelets!  woo hoo.... 

Okay, It's time for more coffee... let's get to it!

Hello people!

I'm feeling better today, mentally and physically.... I've scheduled a massage for tonight so that will be good... my legs and feet will thank me.

I hauled my ass to a weight watchers meeting and then got a free sample of ice cream on the way out at Westlake Park.

I think everything is all downhill from here... cycle class last night was a bit challenging just because the ipod connection was a bit funky, then I realized my knee support was on the wrong knee... then I had more ipod issues.... We managed to make it through though and got a good workout in the process...

Yesterday I wore real shoes to work.. it was nice but my foot hurt a bit... I'm really looking forward to going to the doctor next week and getting it checked out...

I suppose I should go now.  I'm going to talk to the other Jen Towner this morning for a Jenergy update...