Complaining gets you somewhere (sometimes).

Yesterday I mentioned that I hadn't received my rebate from Comcast.... lo and behold there are Comcast Employees out there scouring the web looking for dissatisfied customers (or maybe the guy who contacted me was just enamored by my photos...) Well, this guy posted a comment on my blog saying that he could contact people and look into my rebate.  Will it work?  maybe... it's nice to know that people do care...

I complained about another thing yesterday as well.  A friend of mine borrowed my video camera a long time ago.  I haven't gotten it back...  I complained.  Did I get the camera?  no.  But I did get some nice flowers...

Now if only Starbucks would figure out how to get their free drink cards to people in a better manner than having them get lost in the mail...

back to the agenda... off to ww, then to teach, and then I am going to try out hot yoga...  I have a groupon..

Poor again.

I got paid today and after paying the majority of my bills I am poor.  I think I have 72 dollars to last me a week.  Luckily I get paid from the gym next Friday (my birthday) and that will cover my comcast bill...

Speaking of Comcast - I had to send them a message today because I never received my Visa Rebate card they promised me when I signed up for my service...  I did all the things I needed to do - I had to call some phone number with a validation code and I paid on time for three months...  I hate bad customer service... 
(Comcast has remedied the situation so they are cool in my book now!)

What else.... the memorial service yesterday was nice.  My nephews were there and they behaved themselves nicely...  they are good boys (they're 7 and 5).... they were nice to Grandpa too...  at least that's what my sister said on her fb page...  it almost makes me want to have kids.

here's some photos I scanned yesterday...

I must be heading toward a plate of cookies.

Mumps!

Petting a lamb (goat?) at the Kelsey Creek Pony Farm

Wiener Dogs!

Three Witches.

Pony Farm

I wore those tennis shoe roller skates all the time!

It's kind of fun looking at all these photos.... I kind of miss all the physical photos with evolution of digital media... maybe I should learn how to take photos.... I do have a real camera...

I have cramps.

hows that for a transition....

Hello again.

It's Thursday!

I slept like a log last night... I like it when that happens... no waking up at all.

Today I am leaving work early because I have to go to a memorial services for my Dad's cousin. 

Yesterday I had to close my checking account at US Bank.  They wanted to start charging me for keeping money with them... I've been with them a long time, but when I moved to New York I had to open an account with a bank that was located there... (Chase)... Sorry US Bank.  You lose.  I may end up eventually moving all my money into the credit union but for now I think two financial institutions is enough. 

Last night before I went to the gym to teach I decided to stop by and see the puppies... they always are excited to see me.  I love them.  I was going to take Zoe to the wiener dog walk around greenlake next week, but I had to reschedule acupuncture so that's not going to happen... oh well.  I love my dogs.

One of the things I do miss about living with them is the way Stinky used to snuggle up next to me when I was posting to the blog every morning... 

Let me see what else I know.  Not much.  Maybe this weekend I will make some artwork... or at least get the studio organized.  It's only been five months.  right?

Things I would like this morning.

a nice foot rub

a puppy in my lap

a few days off

2,250 dollars

a pedicure

thinner thighs

I really don't think any of the above are going to happen...  I could possibly manage a few days off, but then what would I do???

Next week is Birthday week.

Last night I went to an opening at Richard Hugo House  it was artworks based off poems... most of it was good.  It was on my way home so I had no excuse not to go...

I got word yesterday that my shoes have shipped and they should arrive on Friday. 

That's all I've got.

No Acupuncture, no fun

I got a call yesterday saying that my acupuncturist is sick.  Boo.... I guess the only bright side to this is that I save 15 bucks.

I'm not feeling the post this morning....  maybe I should cut back on them...

I'm not feeling that hot... physically I'm better... minus the usual aches and pains...

as a last ditch effort to fix my foot I ordered the shoes to the left here... For those of you who are fashion conscious like I am - rest assured I ordered the purple pair... not black.

They are supposed to help me use the muscles in my foot more and make them stronger. 

Since me wearing my rigid orthotics isn't helping we're trying something else...

I know that I am supposed to be saving money - I did use a 20 percent off coupon at REI.  If they don't work out I'll return them.

Maybe some day I will post about something other than having aches and pains...  I doubt it though...

Let me think.... here's a list of things that I do like...

Puppies
Cookies
Cute Flats
Eating
Massages
Television
Sleeping

Offically poor.

I am now officially poor.  I have to buckle down if I expect to go to Vermont...

I think I'm just going to eat canned goods.

I am sitting here in a nice clean apartment...  okay, there's some dirty dishes in the kitchen, but other than that it's clean... I think I should have people over more often so I clean more often.  I broke out my new vacuum cleaner yesterday and I must say it does a great job of sucking up the dirt.

Did I mention the pair of cycle shoes I found at a consignment shop near my place?  I bought them for one of my students... they were in perfect condition with cleats for 36 dollars.  I would have kept them if she didn't want them... I love finding a good deal.

What else is going on this week?  I am going for acupuncture tomorrow.  It's been over a month since I've gone... I hope it helps.. my foot hurts.  boo.  What else?  I have to fork over my deposit for the residency... I have to teach and I have to work off the five pounds I gained last night from eating too much chili and pie.

A good nights sleep.

I went to bed last night at 9:30.  I am not ashamed of it at all... I must say I feel a lot better.

Today I have to do some cooking and cleaning to get ready for my Top Pot Doughnut challenge viewing party.  It's going to be fun... I've got some chili in the crock pot and I'm cooking up some bacon (just because I need to).... I've been thinking a lot about wedge salads...  I have the blue cheese dressing - I just need some bacon to crumble up on top of it.  Yum yum yum!

Yesterday I was down yet again at ww... that's over four pounds in four weeks.  That's good news.

Last night I joined a wiener dog meetup group... it might be fun to take Zoe out on walks...  they are having a walk around greenlake on the 16th.  I may see if I can get my act together to go... they start at 6pm so I'd have to figure out how to get the dog and there by 6pm.  I'll have to think about it.

Yesterday I didn't wear my orthotics... I managed alright... I took a walk in the afternoon and towards the end of it my ankle was hurting but my foot wasn't any worse than it normally is...  We'll continue the experiment today.

I got a good nights sleep... maybe I'll do some cleaning now!  or drink more coffee...

living the dream

I am up again ready to attack the day.

the cold is resolving itself... I am still stuffed up, but I don't feel as crappy as I did...

same old same old today with some cleaning thrown in... I am getting my hair cut even though I now can't technically afford it.  I have to come up with 300 bucks to pay for a deposit for the residency by the 17th... I should be able to scrounge it together somehow...  (I should just cancel the hair appointment..)... but I can't really do that...  hmmm... decisions...

I went to the chiropractor yesterday and we talked about my choice of footwear and how it affects my foot and its healing...  I am going to be trying to wear my shoes without my orthotics and see if that helps.  I'm tired of my foot hurting... did I mention that I'm looking forward to the month in Vermont so my body can heal itself?  I am.  I'm going to take up swimming...  I do own a few swimsuits and I'm not afraid to wear them... 

Okay, I need to get moving.  Don't want to be late for weigh in...

Cold - please go away.

The cold has progressed to my lungs...  it's the usual progression.  Sore throat, sneezing, plugged up nose, and then the lungs... next it will go away.  It can't come soon enough.  I'm not sick enough to not go to work... but not well enough to feel good.

Last night I went out to first Thursday... saw some interesting things and saw some people I haven't seen in a while... the weather cleared up so all was well... (I walked over nine miles yesterday - which didn't really help my foot)...

This morning I have to do some shopping for the office and then I have a date with the chiropractor... I am going to have him give me an overhaul... back, foot, hip, shoulder... I may even have him look at the foot...  I am really looking forward to my month in Vermont.. maybe It will give me a chance to heal my foot....

This weekend I really really really am going to clean up my apartment.  I have people coming over on Sunday night so I have to do something...  good times.

I think I shall go now... try to get rid of some of this phlegm in my lungs... woot woot.

Phlegm fest.

My cold is moving through it's regular course... now I'm in the phlegm stage.  I feel alright other than the sore throat (which is better) and the croupy-ness in the back of my lungs.  I know that description makes me sound very attractive doesn't it?

Thursday... thursday... thursday...  tonight if I feel reasonable I will trudge down to first Thursday to see the shows that are up and then I will come home to my sofa and the Big Bang Theory...  I know!  My life is full.

I received a new top last night (it was half price from the big brother clothing party which was booked from mine)... I think I may wear it today even though I think it's freezing outside... I was just thinking yesterday that I was a bit tired of wearing my big puffy coat - but I think I'll keep it around for a while...

Okay, I think I will go now... I have ten more minutes before I should get off my backside and get ready...

Oh, I found out about the deferred payment plan for my residency so I should be able to manage it... hopefully.  I don't think I'll need to sell a kidney.

Alive (but not) Kicking

I have the beginnings of a cold.  Hopefully it won't stick around too long.  I came home and vegetated on the sofa last night.  Unfortunately my mother instilled a work ethic in me and I don't feel bad enough to not go to work... that would just be cheating.

This weekend I'm having a Top Pot doughnut challenge viewing party.  Top Pot and Mighty O doughnut are going to be participating in the Food Network Challenge on Sunday night.  I have to start cleaning now!

Now that I've been up a little while and took some drugs I'm feeling a bit better...

OKAY - I FORGOT!  Rumors are surfacing that Meredith Vieira is leaving the Today Show.  She's a great anchor and I would miss her - but I WANT ANN CURRY TO REPLACE HER!!! That would be an ideal situation...  I should start planning a campaign for her right now.

I'm going to Vermont.

Well - I asked for the time off work and I got it.   Woot woot!  Now I just have to tighten down and stick to a budget.  To do this I have the following plan.

Only eat what I own.  (minus buying fresh fruits and vegetables)...
No surplurfurous extra spending.
Sell pairs of shoes I don't wear.
Limit waxing services.
Sell a Kidney.....

I'm just kidding about the last one.

Although I might consider it if I could get good money for it...

I have sent an inquiry to Kickstarter to see if they will help me out.  Kickstarter is a funding platform - you propose a project that you need funding for - then you solicit pledges and if you reach a certain amount by a certain time you get the money...  in exchange for the pledges I would give gifts/artwork in exchange... we'll see if it all pans out... I'll find a way to make it somehow... woot.

Okay, I think my french press is calling me... later gators.

Wait wait wait...

The days just seem to run together one after the other...

It is Monday again. Fun times.

Yesterday on CBS Sunday Morning they ran this story about a man and a goose... you should watch it.

it's sweet...

Yesterday I went to momma's house and did some laundry and vacuumed my car out.  That was fun.

On Saturday when I went to the Big Brother clothing party I saw someone I hadn't seen in about 20 years (oh my goodness) and she said "you're little"  that was nice to hear... sometimes I forget.

Let me see what I've got coming up this week.

Work, sleep, teaching, eating, walking...  I think that's it...  oh, haircut on Saturday.

I think that's it.

Back to complaining...

My ankle is not working as it should... last night I had the ice out and stocked up on ibuprofen.  It still smarts.... I am currently suffering from an impingement of a tendon on the inside of the foot. 

I think I just need a lower body replacement... 

Today's agenda is fairly low key... teach and then come back and work on the studio... I guess If I'm going to go to an artist residency I should prepare myself.  I should also start working on a grant application so that I can afford to do it... glargy.

If my ankle felt better I would go for a walk - but I'm not sure if it's going to cooperate.

What else do I know?  Nothing...

Good News.

I got home yesterday and had an envelope from the Vermont Studio Center.  When I was in New York I submitted an application for their Artist Residency Program.  They have a few fellowships available - I didn't get a fellowship, but I did get in.  That's cool.   I was reserved a spot in September.  Now I just have to figure out if I can take four weeks off of work, and come up with the money to go...

I have a few friends who have been there.  I was also given the option of going in the winter when grant aid is more abundant.

Today I am doing the usual... ww, coffee, teaching (my ankle hurts), waxing appointment, big brother clothing party.  But now I definitely won't be getting anything at the party... I can't afford it.

I got my vacuum cleaner the other day... I should use it tonight... clean out the car and the apartment.  Woot Woot.

Okay, I need to go now.

Hello Birthday Month!

Well crap - I had a post going but then I decided to restart my computer and it lost everything... to sum it up.

it's my birthday month
I bought gas yesterday and now I'm poor (almost 50 bucks)
My former camper is here so I am letting him sleep in a little bit... I mean, sleep in compared to when I get up in the morning... I'm in my bedroom, but feel the need for coffee...

I ate the best sandwich last night.  Smoked gouda and artichoke on grilled sourdough.  yum yum.

Okay - I have to go now...

Buh

Thursday.

Nothing like washing dishes first thing in the morning to get the blood pumping.

Here I sit.  Coffee in hand.  My foot hurts.  My shoulder hurts. I am falling apart. 

 

On the bright side - it's payday

I'm getting my vacuum cleaner today (it was supposed to be delivered yesterday but they couldn't leave it without my signature).

I have a house guest tonight so hopefully I won't spend the entire night eating my way through the apartment...

But then again I might.

I'm being replaced.

The other Jen Towner wants to give a person at her radio station some on air experience...  I'm being annexed... no.  She's going to rotate her in to give her some experience.

I am thinking about wearing a dress today.  I haven't worn a dress in a while... it might be good for me.  Maybe I'll just settle on a skirt. (and a top of course - can't be naked on top).

I have an app on my iphone where I can take photos and add filters to make them look retro... here's a few for you to peruse.

Oh technology...

I'm tired.  I could use a nap.

Vacuum cleaner euphoria.

I ordered this vacuum cleaner yesterday... I am pretty excited about it.  I had credit in my Amazon.com account and I needed a small vacuum cleaner so there you go.

Monday was fairly uneventful.  I composed an excellent cycle class during lunch yesterday and I'm still feeling the effects of it... well, of course I'd still be feeling the effects.. it was just 12 hours ago that I taught it...

I have been warned that a guy from the gym might be stopping by to say hi to me sometime...  he works out with one of my friends and that friend is trying to convince me to go out with him... I don't know about setups...  (okay, I know the structure of that last sentence - or run-on sentence was not good.  I went to art school).  I don't necessarily think he's my type, but what do I know... obviously nothing because I've been single for so long...

Let me see.... what else do I have going on... not much.  Just working, coffee drinking, lamenting...

vacuuming.

Hello Monday.

Honestly there is not enough days in the weekend.  It's already Monday again?

I am happy to report that I did get some work done around the apartment yesterday... I did a ton of laundry, I put away some Studio things, cleaned the bathroom.... I even changed my sheets...

It's still a little messy around here, but it's manageable. 

Last night I got a message from one of my former campers.  He's taking the train to Portland on Friday morning so he asked if he could spend the night at my place on Thursday!  Yay - my first official house guest.  How exciting is that?  I guess that means I will be cleaning the rest of my apartment tomorrow night.

Overall I'm feeling better... mentally and physically.  The whole car buying thing was a bit stressful to go through...  I managed it though...  The foot is still hurting, but I managed to teach this weekend without my big brace.  Now my knee is feeling a bit funky... it it's not one thing it's another...

What else is happening this weekend?  I am getting my armpits waxed this weekend (whew).  I also have a big brother clothing party to go to... but I can't spend any money because I'm poor...  oh well. That's the life I guess.

I think I shall now retire to the comfort of my futon and see what's happening in the news.

I almost forgot again.

I've been up since 6:15... so much for sleeping in.  I got to cleaning my apartment and almost didn't post.

Last night I went to bed early... I had a big-old headache and didn't feel like doing much once I got home from delivering my car. 

Today I am going to brunch with my Dad.  I don't know where we're going but It will be good.  I am enjoying spending time with him... I was a bad daughter for too long... I just have that side of me that is asocial....  I know, hard to believe....  I'm working on it thought.

Saturday

Today I am delivering my old baby to it's new owner.  I'm a little bit sad but she's going to a good home.  A 16 year old teenage girl.  I remember what it was like being a teenager with a car... albeit my car was a Buick Lesabre... 

It turns out that my car is very popular with the "parents of teenagers" crowd.  Honda's are highly desirable to families... that's cool.  I had two people yesterday ask me if the car was still available.

Tonight I might actually go out and see a band.  A guy I know has a band that is playing in West Seattle... another friend of mine is going so I might head out with her.  We will see how everything shakes out.

I should probably get a move on...

I feel pretty good about my weigh in but I did go a bit overboard with the bread again last night...  we shall see...

I have that new car smell.

So, everything went down as planned and I am the proud owner of a new/old car.

It's perfect for trolling for men.  Maybe I should try... nah...

So - back to my good credit score... I was looking at disclosure statement for my last car loan.  My percentage rate was 7.25 percent... yikes... this time I'm getting 2.99 - what a deal.  It all comes back to my good spending habits and not living beyond my means......  I just need to buckle down and start saving a bit more.  I can do it.

Hopefully the sale of my car will go as planned as well... I didn't have a chance to talk to the gentleman who is buying it yesterday (I was busy all day..).  Hopefully he can come get it this weekend.

What else do I know today?  I know I really have to work on my apartment this weekend!  It's not too bad - it doesn't qualify for an episode of hoarders - but I don't even want to get close.

If my eating plan goes as it should I should be down at weigh in tomorrow... the only problem I foresee is the half a loaf of kalamata olive bread I ate last night.  I suppose there are worse things I could have eaten right?  I just have to stay on track today.

A Date with my Daddy.

Today I am picking up my dad and we are going to go to the Credit Union to sign the papers for the car.  After that I'm going to take him out to lunch...  I'm thinking we'll go to the Rusty Pelican (I have a groupon)....

I also have found a buyer for my car.  It's nice to see the end of the tunnel on this thing....  who knew I'd have such a popular car for teenagers driving?

I am sorry to say that I haven't really seen any headway when it comes to working on organizing the apartment... whenever I get anywhere near horizontal I fall asleep.  I will get there eventually though.

Work has been busy too... not overwhelmingly busy - but steady busy.... 

I have come to the realization that this is going to be one of those posts... not that exciting...

here's a weird video for you...

So - this is how it goes.

I have the paperwork for my loan.

The person I thought was going to buy my car is not.

I am tired.

It's only Wednesday!  I am hoping things settle down a bit for me... I could use a break.

Here are photo's of my car if you want to buy it!

I'm a creep, I'm a wierdo.

What the hell am I doing here?  I don't belong here....




It seems like a good morning for Radiohead. 

The rating on today's pep-o-meter is a 4.  I am experiencing severe intestinal distress (cramps).

Here's an update on all the junk going on... I was approved for my car loan yesterday - I just need to go down today and fill out the application and get all the paperwork. 

I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that you should all be aware of what your credit looks like.  I learned a long time ago not to be too loosey goosey with my finances... even though I don't have a lot of money, I make all my payments on time, don't have a ton of debt.  Everyone needs to know what their credit looks like

Click here to get your free credit report

The only reason I was approved for my loan is that I pay everything on time, don't spend beyond my means, and write everything down.

It's good to know that I won't be in dire straits if I get into an emergency....

I should know today whether or not I've sold my car...  I sure hope it's sold.  It will be so much easier than listing it on Craigslist....

Tonight I am going to attempt to tackle my apartment cleaning... I've been so exhausted by the time I get home it hasn't been done... it's not a pit, but it could become one in a heartbeat.  I can't have that happen can I?

I think that's all I've got for you this morning...

I have to tend to my tummy.

Back again.

Here we start another week... hopefully this one is a little smoother than last week.

I spent most of yesterday getting my car in shape for selling it.  I have someone lined up possibly - they want to test drive it.  I must say that after a cleaning she looks pretty good... I didn't driver her into the ground like my old cars...  there's something to be said about not driving too much.  you don't cause too much wear and tear on the vehicle.

This week will be busy getting paperwork together to buy my Dad's car... I didn't get to take the car on Saturday (I tried... but no deal)...  He needs to ease into the idea of not driving... he's not going to drive, but I the thought of having the car there is comforting...  it's like cutting off someones arm and just expecting them to be able to function normally - you have to rehabilitate.

I have been playing phone tag with the credit union.... I need to see about a loan.... I ran my free credit report last night - it's good...  I would hope I shouldn't have any problem qualifying at a lower rate...  So much for my full powered savings plan I was going to start.  It will just have to be a semi powered savings plan.  A benefactor would be nice.....

I'm feeling crampy this morning.... oh joy.

Spring is sprunging!

It hasn't actually sprung yet... we have to wait until 4:21 I think... but I am excited... Spring is my favorite season.  It brings to mind bunnies, flowers and green stuff...

I think I am going to clean stuff today... my apartment needs a once over, my car (so I can sell it)... and my life...  okay, my life doesn't really need cleaning... just some pruning..but that comes along with cleaning up the apartment.  I hope to get the rest of my studio put together this weekend (or week I should say)...

I think I'm going to go find some bunny's to play with...

I tore my world apart...

but I finally found the title to my car.  whew... I knew I had it, I just didn't know where it was.

today I am going to help my Dad try to find his title.. at least now I know what they look like.   actually I knew what it looked like.... I'm just kidding you.

Yesterday I went all day without wearing my ankle brace and I fared pretty well... it's pretty much just my heel that hurts now... I think I will still brace up to teach, but for the most part I might be healed.

I'm not dreading the weigh in this morning either - It's been a pretty good week of staying on track and not too many slip ups.  I did purchase a box of Dots but I shared them.

Ooops... I forgot to hit publish this morning... okay - so, I was down three pounds and I may have found someone to buy my car.  good news... now I'm off for lunch with Dad!

Ready for the weekend.

I am ready for the weekend... I just have to get through today to get there...

I am going to attempt to do pilates tonight... I think I've gotten to the point where my ankle hurts less than my heel... (I think my heel hurts more than it did before I was hurt)...  Hopefully I will be better by next week...  I suppose I can rush healing.

Tomorrow I am going to over to my Dad's place and have lunch.  Then I will attempt to look for the car title (where's my car title????) Does anyone want to buy a 1997 Honda Civic???  I have to clean it up this weekend so I can get it ready to sell it.  I may see about taking the car with me while I'm there.  (keep him from changing his mind - not that I think he would but you never know...).

Last night I watched the Suze Orman special on PBS... she has a lot of good advice.  I am going to start living below my means but within my needs... actually I think I'm already doing that pretty much.  I don't have credit card debt, I have been saving for retirement... All I really need to do is start buckling down and saving liquid savings...   I think buying my Dad's car will be a good investment.  It should last me forever since I don't drive that much, insurance will be a bit more, but It won't be through the roof like a newer car would be...  and it's an automatic.  That should get me through my senior years just nicely...  
Basically the only think I have going against me is my student loan debt... that can't be discharged in Bankruptcy... not that I would ever have to file for bankruptcy - but you never know...

I took some time to clean up around the apartment last night.  It kind of fell apart while I was recuperating... I did do dishes and picked up a bit.  It's not so bad that I wouldn't have anyone over though... (use your imagination...).

Last night I was messing with the automatic backgrounds in Photo Booth... I came up with these gems.
My momma always said I was an Angel!

What's going on ....

Even though the week is seemed like it's gone on forever I can't quite believe it's Thursday.

Physically I am feeling better, I think I will wear my brace a few more days... I think the pain of my ankle now equals the pain from my plantar fascitis...  I guess that's good news.  I am still pretty tired because I didn't really get a great nights sleep the night before last.

Yesterday my sister H had a talk with my Dad about driving - telling him that we didn't want him to do it anymore... he actually agreed to it - that surprises me a bit.  He has been getting confused a bit more lately.  It's hard to watch sometimes... and I need to step up to the plate and do my share to help him out.  I have to give credit to my sister and her husband though, they do a ton to help dad out...  I appreciate it a lot.

My dad want's to sell his car to me - so that's cool...  I just have to figure out how much it's going to cost me... and I have to figure out selling my current vehicle...  I guess I will be cleaning her out this weekend to get her ready for the limelight... 

It will be nice to have heated seats though - I'm cold all the time.

Oh, Happy St. Patrick's Day!  I don't know if I own any green... I have green underwear, but I think it's in the laundry basket...  maybe I will just risk getting pinched... 

geez I'm tired.

On my way home yesterday I got a phone call that had me in and out of the apartment once I got home.  I didn't get home until after 9pm.. which is late for me.  I'm wiped out.

I have to do listener feedback for Radio Go Girl in a few minutes so this post is going to be lacking...

a lot.

Howdy

I successfully walked over 15,000 steps yesterday!  My ankle is still sore and a bit swollen - but It's getting better... I walked to work yesterday and it only took a few minutes more than it usually does.

I am looking forward to my date with the chiropractor as always - my upper back is out of whack.  I'm thinking once that's back in place I will feel almost 80 percent.

Sunday marks the beginning of Spring.  I may not have mentioned it before, but spring is my favorite of the seasons... pretty flowers, mild weather, cute shoes.... what more could a girl ask for?  I'm not sure - maybe coffee?

I am looking forward to being fully mobile... I need to do some cleaning around my place and get my studio finished off.  I managed to re-arrange things on Saturday afternoon, but I still need some more things organized before I can start working in there.  It's only been four and a half months since I moved in...

I think it's now time for me to enjoy some more coffee and "mentally prepare" myself for the trek into work.

Back to my painful ways.

I am happy to report that my ankle is feeling better, the same can not be said for my upper back... it's definitely out of whack.  Good thing I've got an appointment with the Chiropractor on Wednesday... maybe I will survive until then.

Yesterday I went to sensitivity training at the gym... basically we just went over the sexual harassment policy.  No big deal and nothing I didn't know.  At least I get paid for going...

This week will entail more recovery from my fall and that's it I think... oh, and I managed to cook the corned beef last night and it turned out pretty good.  I may do it again sometime.

Tomorrow is pay day - that's good news... yesterday I watched a Suze Orman webcast online... she's sure has a way of dividing people... do I think she has all the answers?  maybe not - but I think she does have some good advice.... I need to start saving again (and living below my means)... I can do it...

She has a new book out called the Money Class... I may buy it with my credit from Amazon.com...

Day off.

I "slept in" this morning - until 6:30 that is... good old daylight savings time....  that's alright... I got some laundry done, I am going to have sensitivity training this afternoon at Edmonds gym at 2pm... at least that will get me out of the apartment.

Here's the report on yesterday
I gained back the 2 pounds I lost last week... but I was expecting that.
I taught class - it hurt - but It wasn't unbearable.... I teach again tomorrow.  I'm all about modifying...
I came home and iced my foot for a few hours, took a nap, watched television and then worked on putting my studio in order.  It's not an easy task with a bum foot - but it wasn't too bad. 
I have some neighbors in the next building over that had a party last night.... I thought about getting cranky but then I just took some acetaminophen with sleep aid and shoved in my earplugs...

Currently I am watching episodes of Say Yes to the Dress.... I should get up and move eventually... (not that I haven't been up but you know...)

I think this afternoon I will attempt to cook corned beef.... I may have to buy some rye bread and sauerkraut so I can make a reuben too...  I'm getting hungry..

Let's try this again

I am going to attempt to teach this morning.  I may just sit there on my bike and bark orders at people...  we will see how it goes.

I am expecting to be up at ww this week... when I went down on Wednesday basically my activity went out the window for the rest of the week...  My eating did not necessarily change at all...  we will see.

The only thing I have planned for the rest of the day is possibly trying to clean things around the apartment if my ankle will allow it.  I need to get my studio back in shape... I did manage to put my new shelving unit put together but then I had the incident.

We will see...

okay, I need to get moving because you know it's going to take me twice as long to get to where I need to be...

Recovery day two.

Well, I can walk but I feel like I've been hit by a truck.

My ankle and fingers are still swollen, but they are usable...  I have a bruise on my ankle but it's nothing worth showing you just yet... the one on my knee is a bit better...

I went to the chiropractor and my acupuncturist yesterday and they took good care of me...  I'll be back to normal (abnormal) sooner rather than later.  My chiropractor said that since I have a fairly high fitness level I have a leg up on my recovery... since I tear down my muscle fibers on a regular basis with workouts my body is always ready to repair them, so when I did this to my ankle my body is revved up and ready to repair - it doesn't have to ramp itself up to fix me.  Does that make sense?  It makes me feel better.

This morning I am going to take the bus to work... so that means I get to take a few more minutes on the sofa this morning... but then again it will probably take me a little while to walk to the bus stop.  I managed to drive yesterday but my foot got tired after a while of pushing down the clutch in stop and go traffic.

Tonight it's the sofa for me again  - sofa, ice and elevation...  I am teaching tomorrow, but I don't think I'm going to work that hard... we'll see how the foot feels when I clip into the pedals... I'm also going to break out my full blown ankle brace... good times.

Okay, I think that's all I've got for you this morning... that's quite a bit actually... stay safe everybody - and don't get distracted my pretty architectural elements as you are walking to work...

Let's look at the pretty windows - whaaaa??? thud

The title today references what happened to me yesterday as I was walking to work.  I was walking along the street, admiring the nice windows a house and then all of a sudden - BAM I was down.  I rolled my foot and was on the pavement.  I didn't break anything but my ankle and finger are sprained.  It's not fun.  Of course it's my foot that I've been having problems with...

It's sore today but I can walk on it (sort of)... I have a brace and I have to elevate and ice it.  I will be going to work though...  I have a chiropractic appointment this morning (which I definitely need since I bit it), and then this afternoon I have acupuncture - they are going to get my money's worth with me today.

I would stay home from work but somebody is going to be out and I've got stuff to do.

Tonight I have another date with the sofa.... good times.  I guess I won't be running in the St. Patty's Day Dash...

In the immortal words of Jeff Probst

"I've got nothing for ya".  I have spent most of my morning putting together a shelving unit I bought last night.  I sucked it up and finally went back to Target.  (I checked with some of my friends who are gay and they say that Target does a lot more good for the gay community than bad so I am okay with it...).  I just don't plan on spending as much money there as I used to.

Last night my shoes came too... they are pretty.  One of the best things about it is that they came in a pink box.

That's it!  I have to get ready.

Okay, I'm ready.

My new shoes should be delivered today! woot woot.  That's good news. 

My mood has lifted today (minus the aches and pains-induced crankiness).

okay - here's another good thing... groupon.  I just got a 20 dollar gift certificate for 10 bucks for the

biscuits as big as baby's heads...


they have biscuits as big as baby's heads...  yummy.

I don't have anything on my schedule tonight so I may work on getting the studio organized...  I may throw some laundry in as well... who knows... the world is my oyster.

Look at the time (it's 6:47...).  I need to get a move on.  Where does the time go?

Can you say stress eating?

Well - I wouldn't exactly call it stress eating but I did experience some emotional eating last night...

70 points later - I am better. I hope.

It's another week... I didn't get my studio put together but I did get some work done on it.  I took down a big folding table that was taking up too much room.  I need to find a book case or shelving units that will not take up a bunch of space that I can store things on... I think I might need to bring in some help... have someone consult with me on it... maybe one of my artist friends can help me out (what artist friends..).

I was only woken up once by Mr. Clunky last night... this time at 1:30.  I can't decide if it was the clunking that woke me up or the lower back / hip pain I've been experiencing...  I feel better, but it's still a little bit more than I'm used to.  I have called the chiropractor again because I think my hip is out of what again and then I am going to acupuncture on Thursday - that should help too...

On a bright note - the shoes I ordered from Nordstrom last week should arrive soon....  That's a bright light in my otherwise humdrum life.  I also have some new clothes to wear so that's a plus...  life isn't all that bad.

If I can put my body back together I am planning on running in the St. Patty's day dash next Sunday and then I might go down to Olympia to visit the Nephews.... that might be fun.

My goodness - where did the morning go?  I need to think about getting a move on...  so much to do, so little time.

Evidently I can post to my blog through my phone.... We shall see!

I almost forgot.

I am here - I'm in a bit of a funk... I'm working on my studio and am currently surrounded by boxes.  I may head down to storables and look at shelving... I know - it's too expensive... I should just suck it up and go to Target.  I know - I haven't stepped foot in a Target since last July.  principle I guess... Mr. Clunky is in fine form... at least it's just 1:48 pm instead of 3:20am like it was when he woke me up last night.

I got my big brother clothes yesterday and they are cute... just like me...

so why am I still single?

rhetorical question I guess....

Yesterday I ran into an old friend of mine... I haven't seen him in a long time.  I might have mentioned him in the past... we were "besties' but then things got in the way (life/significant others etc...)... I think that in combination with other things have gotten me blue.  It's not too bad.  I will recover.

I suppose I should get back to work... my studio isn't going to appear out of thin air.

it just won't stop.

My mother said if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all.







nah.... I'm just kidding.  My lower back and leg stiffness has gotten to be so bad that I scheduled a massage this afternoon though...  Today is all about me, then tomorrow will be about setting up the studio.

I will try to post more later this afternoon - but if past performance is any indication of future actions it probably won't happen...

how much can one woman take?

I was woken up at 5:00 this morning by my hip.  It said "hey Jennifer - you walked too much yesterday and now I'm going to kick your ass" (literally)...  nothing like not being able to be horizontal...  I guess that's what I get for going out to First Thursday...

Yes, I did it!  I actually ventured out at looked at art.  By far my favorite work was at SOIL it's multimedia work by Julie Alpert and Andy Arkley.  I would try to describe it but I would fail.  All I can say is it makes me smile.  Okay - I'll give it a go.... it's a combination of flash animation, music and installation....   you just have to go see it... sparklepants approved.  I like art that makes me smile.

I saw a few people that I know so that was nice... now if I could just get some of my friends to go with me next month... it was much easier going to openings in Chicago (although they were on Friday nights and I was always exhausted when I went to them...)....  it's always easier to do things when you have someone to do them with...

I think I said earlier that I've got some plans in the work when it comes to my artwork...  I just need the following...

a van
a personal pa system
paying customers

It's a tie in with my MFA Thesis work back in 2007....   the working title is JT's Heartache Tours...

The one good thing about waking up early is that I have more time to post.  Good news for both you and me...

This weekend I am going to be working on setting up my studio...  I have a waxing appointment tomorrow... gotta keep those armpits clean...  and clean up the unibrow, mustache and legs as well...  I'm not sure what else I'm going to be doing... I guess I should clean the apartment as well....  I think I might have to do laundry tonight...  ohhh hooo!  I lead such an exciting life!

I guess I better sign off now - maybe I'll get into work early and surprise everyone!

First Thursday

I'm going - are you?

Here we go again (again).

After the whole coffee press incident yesterday I thought things were going to get better... they did, but not before I dropped a full glass of water at the office and it shattered into a million itty bitty pieces.  It did manage to get better after that.

During lunch I returned a floor steamer to Macy's and bought a pair of shoes instead... now that made me feel a whole lot better

These are the shoes right here!

Hey, I had forgotten about all the links I could do...

I downloaded all the songs from this CD last weekend and put them into a new playlist for class.











What else do I know.....

Tonight is first Thursday Art Walk... I am going to go for once.  I am telling myself that I don't have to stay a long time - but I should see what's out there and see people.  It's been a while since I've gone out and done any socializing in the art world in Seattle.

I'm a bit excited that my big brother clothing is going to arrive on Friday.  woot woot.  Hey, that would be tomorrow!

What else?  I think I am finally eating a bit better - I don't feel all gross and bloaty like I had been... that's good news.

I think that's it for this morning.... yay - it's Thursday!

Today is not starting off well

I dumped my french press all over my floor, arm and futon.  luckily it landed in a upright position so I had a little bit of coffee left to drink.

I hope the day gets a little better.

Late Morning

I made an appointment with my chiropractor this morning.  I have had a bit of a headache for over a week and my shoulder is jacked up.  Oh, and my hip keeps popping when I walk.  I am hoping it's just my body being out of alignment and not anything more.

I am sitting here watching the Today Show - first we had Charlie Sheen (aye aye aye)... and now Meredith Baxter (strong woman)...  I will allow myself to sit for 17 more minutes and then I need to get going.

I think this weekend I will finally attempt to set up my studio in my apartment.  It's only been four months.  (at least it's not been a year).  I don't think I have anything planned so I will give it a go.

That's about all I have for you this morning... maybe I will feel better tomorrow.

Long busy weeekend...

Once again my weekend has left me exhausted... not a lot of down time for me after everything was said and done.

My Big Brother Clothing party was a success... not as many people showed up as I thought would - but enough.  I had a few new people too.  I was able to purchase a few items for half price - that's coolio.  I got two cardigans, two tops and a blazer.  It's enough to keep me warm for the rest of this season - and it should work into the spring and summer as well.

This week is more of the same... work, teach, laundry thrown in tomorrow night, sleeping....

I am having a hard time focusing this morning....

Did I mention that I busted my ass getting my fellowship application turned in by the 5pm deadline Friday, only to receive a mass email from Artist Trust saying the deadline had been extended to this morning??  That's a pisser.  Let's just say it made me really really cranky.

Big Brother Clothing Party Dreams

Last night I had Big Brother Clothing Party Dreams Nightmares.  I had my party at a mall I think.. there were former campers (or maybe they were high school people...).... it ended in lives being threatened and a crying consultant.  I hope it's not a premonition of what's to come today.

Okay - look - I've run out of time... all that cheeseball making and cleaning going on this morning..

Yesterday I lost weight at weight watchers... what's up with that?

not too much time

I will be back later (hopefully) to discuss the application deadline that was moved after I submitted my information (rrrrr)...  weigh in, cleaning - and life in general.

Maybe, just maybe

I hope and pray that someday I won't enjoy eating anymore.

I don't think it will happen... but you never know.  It might.

I did pretty well with my eating yesterday - until I got home... I just need to stay away from the cookie aisle at the store... I won't tell you what I ate because then I'd have to kill you.

Last night I managed to get the majority of the application I'm working on submitted.  Now all I have to do is finish up my artists statement and get that uploaded...  I think I will always be one of those people who takes all the time allowed to get things in... when I was in school I would write and rewrite and revise my papers up until the very end.. I guess that's alright.  It's just like the food thing - I don't think it will ever change.

This weekend - cleaning, teaching, weighing, hair cutting, clothing partying, oscaring... eating.  My life is full.

The storm that wasn't

So... it didn't really snow that much.  Whew.  I said it before and I'll say it again.  I hate snow.

We dodged a bullet - at least for now.

It's almost time for me to get off this futon/sofa and get ready for work...  It would be nice to just hang out at home I think - but I can't... there's work to be done.

This weekend I'm having a big brother clothing party - I have to get things cleaned up for it.... last weekend I broke out my floor steamer to do my floors and the handle broke.  I guess I'll be taking that piece of crap back to Macy's... I'm a bit bummed about it because it's a spiffy little machine! (with a broken handle)... 

My health seems to be improving a bit... my headache is still around but I think it's getting better.  I'm still tired but I'm managing it... just take more drugs I think.

When I was in New York there was news of a Congressman - Chris Lee who had to give up his seat because he was caught in a "scandal" on Craigslist... he answered an ad and sent a woman a photo that looked like this

okay - in his photo he didn't have shirt on - I thought I should do my cell phone mirror picture with my shirt on... and I pooched out my upper belly a bit too....  I was wondering if this would get me a date...  I don't know - probably with a creepy guy.

What now?

It's Wednesday and I am trudging my way through the week.... I have been feeling less than par and I'm a bit cranky about it.

It's supposed to snow as well.  That throws a little bit of a monkey wrench into everything.  I would just like to crawl into a hole and sleep.  I can't.

Let me see - what else can I complain about?  I've got a bruise on my knee from doing the worm the other day...  I'm a bit crampy and sore...

I've been thinking about starting tours based on my sex life (it would be a short tour)...  who knows - can the shyness inside of me be overcome by the visual and performing artist?  maybe... I'd have to rent a van though, and get a cordless microphone so I could drive and tell stories at the same time...

Feeling Better

I feel better this morning... Yesterday I came home from working on my application (which of course isn't done) and put my pajamas back on and watched the Social Network... it's a pretty good movie.  Now I just have to watch inception and toy story 3 (I have them on Netflicks) before the Oscars on Sunday.

Last night I taught (and survived)... I also remembered that I needed to do some shopping for work so I loaded up on soda at Fred Meyer... I will drive in this morning so I get to spend a few more minutes with you.

I don't have much on my plate this week except work and finishing my fellowship application (which I didn't do yesterday because I felt like crap)...  work will probably be crazy like last week... I will probably want to curl up in a ball and cry myself to sleep by Thursday night...

I am trying to arrange the purchase of a painting by a friend of mine from Grad School... I'll let you know how it goes... ooooh... I love art!

I don't feel so good.

I am sitting here in a fancy Starbucks and I feel like I might barf.  My headache hasn't really gone away since I did the worm yesterday.

I have cramps.  I feel gross.  I should just go home and take a nap for real!

I slept in this morning until 7:30ish... that was nice.  would have been nicer if I had had someone to make me breakfast right?

I think I may head back to my place and take some antacid... maybe that will make me feel better.  Maybe I just need get out and take a walk...

i fall apart

Can I take a nap?

The other day at the gym I mentioned that I knew how to do the worm... if you don't know what that is look it up.  Today I had to prove that I knew how to do it.

Now I have a headache.  I think I might need to take a short nap.  short as in 1 hour or so...

Tonight I am going to my momma's house for dinner - the niece, sister and brother-in-law will be there.  It's been a long time since I've seen them all... fun times.

I made it.

Here I am sitting at Saturday morning.... I am not sure how I made it here.... this past week was a killer.  It was just nonstop all the way every single day.  Today I am going to go to WW, then teach and then head to my mom's to do some laundry (then there's a quick stop at the salon for some hair maintenance)...

this afternoon I need to clean the floors in my apartment... I spotted some dust bunnies and they need to be taken care of before they overrun the place.

Well, I better put on some clothes and face the ww music.

Friday

We have arrived at Friday.  Yeehaw!  I am so stinking tired (still).  Every time I get semi horizontal I fall asleep.

I am ready for the weekend... I have a bunch of little things to do, but nothing too big.  That's good because I don't think I could handle big.

I am completely exhausted still.

Last night I ran over to the house to see the dogs.  Zoe sure did miss me... she started roaring around and giving me kisses!  It's nice to be loved.

This morning I have to pick up doughnuts... I know, life is rough.  I am slowly expanding... need to straighten up.  Things will get better - they always do.

Will somebody teach me to use the remote?

I have a DVR but nobody ever told me how to use the remote to more effectively watch my shows.... it kind of sucks.  I need help.

Okay, what do I know?  I know that I have continued my bad eating habits since I've come home... it's not as bad as it was in New York, but still.... I am waiting for the moment when the "aha" hits me over the head and I realize that I need to reverse what I'm doing.

I am subbing the cycle class tonight so that's a good thing... I also have an acupuncture appointment.  It's been a few weeks since I've gone - I am looking forward to it even though my foot is still a bit ouchy - it's not nearly as bad as it was.

It's Thursday - This weekend I don't think I have a ton of plans which is nice... well - there is the teaching and weighing in and I have an appointment at the salon... maybe I'll go running around Greenlake... I haven't done that in a while.  Monday morning I'm planning on sleeping in.  I also need to clean and work on an art application.  Good Times!

Okay, that's it for this morning...  Now I'm off to conquer the world.  Just need more coffee first.

After a few thousand posts it's hard to come up with a good title.

I guess it's random acts of kindness week... at least on King 5 it is...  If somebody wants to be kind to me go ahead.  I like coffee and doughnuts.

It's hump day - that's a good thing... I managed to get my laundry done last night - and I cleaned up around the apartment a bit.  It's not 100 percent but it's getting there.  I'm having people over the weekend after next so I think I can pull it together by then. 

I have officially given up on the Biggest Loser this season... I missed last week and I'm just tired of watching it.  Too many people, too many trainers (I only love Bob).... it has jumped the Shark.  I tried to watch what not to wear, but I made the mistake of getting horizontal and promptly fell asleep... I guess I'm not completely recovered from my trip.

The rest of my week hashes out like this.

Balance checkbook
pay bills
work on artist grant application
sleep
clean

Better than what?

I am feeling a bit more human this morning.  Not a lot but a little...

I managed to make it through the day and teach class (that was hard)...  I could tell that I hadn't worked out in a week... I'm a bit sore this morning, but not unmanageable.

Things at work weren't as horrible as I thought they might be... not too many fires to put out.

Tonight I am looking forward to an evening of cleaning and doing laundry.  I am running out of clean clothes to wear...  I think I have enough to make it through the day.

Um.... I think that's all I have this morning.   I must say that I do feel better than yesterday - not quite as foggy... woot woot.

Holy Crap I'm tired.

My brain isn't quite put together this morning... I am very very very tired...  The flight last night took a lot longer than expected because of strong head winds. 

Sure, I've had about six hours of sleep but my brain is mush.

Before I left for the airport yesterday I went to MOMA

It was a bit overwhelming but I'm glad I went... While I was there I got a chance to see some of my favorite things from the Art Nouveau movement and some other things that I can't think of right now (brain doesn't work...).

I am officially back on the good eating bandwagon again.  I've been eating nothing but crap the past week... I don't even want to look at the scale.

Okay - here's some photos...

 

I will go through and edit later - but these are from Central Park and the big-ass terrarium at MOMA

it's been a long trip..

Yesterday I spent the majority of the day going to museums and walking. 

First off I walked up to the conference and dropped off my residency application and then I proceeded to the Whitney Museum of American Art.  They had a few exhibitions going on there...  The Singular Visions Show was one of my favorites.  A piece by Eva Hesse actually brought me to tears.  Now that doesn't happen that often - but it's nice to know that a piece of work can move me like that.  There were a few other shows there like the Charles Ledray Show (I just checked and he was born in Seattle - there you go!)... his work is all hand made miniature suits and pots and objects - it was mind boggling.

After the Whitney I stopped by the Gagosian Uber-Gift shop on Madison Avenue and got scolded for picking up a $900.00 book.  What?  I can't pick up a book?  what if I wanted to buy it?  I could have whipped out my credit card and done it... rrrrrrr. stupid security guard.

After that experience I went to the Guggenheim for a show from their collection it's pretty good - but there were too many crowds...  I hate having to deal with morons who don't know what they are talking about... I also hate those audio guides that they give to you so they can help you understand what  you are looking at.  It just aggravates me.

After that, I walked my way back down to the hotel - making my way through Central Park - I managed to stop by the Whole Foods at Columbus Circle...  fun fun...  I then got back to my room at 6:30 or so... then later I met my friend Maria for dinner.  It was fun - but I am pooped.

Today my flight doesn't leave until 6:30 so I can wander around a bit before I go.  I think I might go up to MOMA and cram some more art in... 

I will post photos I took at Central Park later... I'm too comfy right now to rifle around looking for my camera stuff... I think it's time for coffee.

Let me list everything I have eaten. (in no particular order)

Rueben from the Carnegie Deli
Cookies
banana
salad
cookies
spinach feta wrap
cookies
dots
yogurt
banana
lean cuisine
Pirate's Booty
Chicken with Flatbread and Hummus
cookies
french fries
pickels
cookies
greek salad
vegetable soup
cupcakes
cookies

zonked

I am worn out. 

I realized last night that it's today that I am showing my work at the conference... hmmm... am I ready?  sure I am.

Should I get up now?  yeah, probably...  I'm tired though...

Yesterday I went to see galleries with my friend Julie... I saw the Christian Marklay piece at the Paula Cooper Gallery it's called Clocks...

Okay, I'm really distracted...  I think I'll go now.

um - it's 6:00 am... (3:00 Seattle Time)...

I managed to wake up and I"m going to go to the Today Show.  I realized that I don't have to be there when they start... I can get there at 7:30 and it will be alright... nobody comes out to greet anyone until 7:30 or 8:00 anyway.  Hopefully Ann will be there (she doesn't come outside usually until 8:30 I think. 
I will just sit here a few more minutes before I get up and moving.

Yesterday was full...  I went over to the conference and listened to a panel on Great Art Cities (Seattle was one of the cities)...  It did remind me of some good things... I think my problem is that I'm just cranky.  The best piece of advice I received from that panel was "get over it"... that's true.  I just need to get on with things and make it happen.

Today my friend Julie is coming down from Philly and we're going to go look at art.  Yay.

I haven't seen her for a long time...

Okay, I should get up and move... there's a breakfast meeting for the Students and Young Professionals Group... I should go to that...

Good Morning New York.

I didn't manage to get to the Today Show this morning...  I will go tomorrow! 

I am sitting here in my nice cozy bed... it's nice and soft and comfy... I could probably stay in it all day...   but that would defeat the purpose of my trip.

Yesterday the flight went pretty well... not as longs as I though it might be... on the shuttle ride to the hotel I met a couple of art faculty from Whitman College (hey Karen that's your alma matter).  One of them was staying in my hotel so we hung out and got dinner and she showed me some of her students work.  It's nice talking art with people who understand it.

Today I am going to head over to the conference and listen to a session on great art cities... One of the professors from the University of Washington is going to be talking about Seattle - let's see if she can convince me that Seattle is a good city for art.

Here is a photo from the plane yesterday...

 

that was me waiting for the line to clear for the bathroom...

I only went seven times...  I have a small bladder..

I know TMI

I will take some photos today and post them later... One thing I do have to do today is to get a new Worlds Best Boss mug from the NBC experience store... my old one broke.

Okay - I just poured the rest of my coffee... I think I shall finish it and then get ready to start the day...

Countdown to success!

okay, I'm awake, showered and packed.  I'm not sure about my ability to get to the airport without having to go to the bathroom before I get there...

I'm trying not to drink a ton of coffee...

We will see how it goes.

I will probably not check back until sometime tonight.

I love you all..

The morning to recover...

I have to get back into my healthy eating ways... I ate nothing but crap this weekend. (okay, I ate a salad) but other than that it was all junk.

I am waiting around this morning for my new phone to be delivered...   I just checked and it's out for delivery... It's supposed to be here by 10:30.  woot woot.  Hopefully it will be here earlier and I can get it set up to go...

I slept in an hour later than I normally do...  I like sleeping.  Tomorrow morning I have to catch the bus to head to the airport at 5:40...  I can do it.

Okay, I should go hose off and wait for the phone.

Super Sunday - Super Stuffed.

I don't think I've eaten a single vegetable this weekend.  It's not pretty.  I think I should barf.  I might feel better if I did.

I have done laundry and I'm in the process of watching the Superbowl and packing... I'm also working on a sign for the Today show next week.  I think I'm ready to go (more or less)... I'm looking at this as more of a vacation I guess...

I really could use a nap.

here here...

I am here - I've just had a busy day. 

Things are better now... my iphone is coming on Monday.

My prints showed up.

I got my tax refund.

I only gained .6 pounds this week.

I ate a lot of chicken tenders and cookies.

Now I just need to pack, get stuff cleaned up and get my act together...

It will all happen...

Oh, an older semi-weird guy asked if he could buy me a drink... I said no thank you.  hmmmmm..

Challenging

I have had one of those weeks.
Here's just a sampling for you...
Yesterday I spent over two hours taking photos of someone's cell phone for a work thing (not fun people).
I realized that I gave the wrong zip code to the guy who made my prints for my trip to New York so they are floating around the postal system... hopefully they will get to me, or sent back to him by Monday... oh well -- if they aren't those are the breaks.  I suppose there is nothing I can do.
My lack of sleep the previous night made me extremely tired and irritable....

I sure am glad it's Friday...

I can make it through today...

On a bright note (there is one)... I get to go back to my Chiropractor this morning (no charge) to make sure I'm in tip top shape for my trip.
I get to pick up bagels for the office...
My ankle is better...
my iphone is ordered...

I will look towards the positive...

amen.

What was I thinking

I made the mistake of staying up last night to order my new iPhone... and then I couldn't go to sleep when I was done.  I think I had a total of three hours of uninterrupted sleep...  this does not bode well for my co-workers or myself... oh the price I pay to have a mac-centric life...

so here's some good news... my ankle is better!  that is a relief.... I was a bit worried.  Now if I could do something about the larger than life thighs...  ha ha ha

I have been having one of those weeks.  It's always the way it is - the week before you go on vacation is always the craziest at work.  I have been going nonstop since Monday (it's only Thursday people!)....

I don't exactly know when I have some down time (okay - it's Tomorrow night)...  Tonight I have the big brother clothing party preview, then I have assorted packing, cleaning and conference preparations...  I can sleep on the plane Tuesday right?

Right.

I think the coffee is kicking in finally... I think I shall go now.

ta ta!

It was almost a miracle.

Yesterday the trackball on my Blackberry decided to work... I take that as a miracle or one last gasp by my little phone before I send it off into oblivion when I receive my new iphone (which I am going to order at midnight tonight).... the success of the trackball was only short lived because it's now back to it's non-functioning ways.  Oh well, it was nice to see the glimmer of what she once was...

Anyway - back to my normal ranting and complaining - my ankle is still acting up, although it is better (and my chirpractor looked at it)... I sure hope it clears up before I go to New York.  Nobody wants to hobble around the big apple do they?  Last year in Chicago I had a bad hip and thought I was going to die... it really sucks getting long in the tooth....  I know, I know, an almost 44 year old woman is not considered long in the tooth but I sure feel long in the tooth...

Yesterday I purchased some Bristol Board at Utrecht's so  I can create new signs for the Today Show next week... I also need to set up the recording on my dvr so I can take photos of myself... oh it will be fun to see all my old friends (if they are still there)...

Well look what happened... I totally forgot I was doing a post and went off and got ready for work!  I must be getting long in the tooth.  I think I'm ready for vacation...

I love you.

Dear Mr. Chiropractor,

I love you. 

Please put me back into shape.  I would appreciate it and I will give you $25.00.

Love and Hugs,
Jen