It's all about Ann today - she takes over this morning! Woot woot! My dreams have come true!
Too bad I couldn't be there....
I was watching the video clip they put together for Meredith yesterday and in it you can see me in her interview with Jerry Seinfeld. I know it's been almost four years since I hung out at the Today Show but it seems like just yesterday...
I have an appointment this morning so I am taping the show instead of watching it live...
Yesterday my dental technician asked me if I was excited that Ann was taking over the hosting job duties... you know it's bad when even they know that you're a fan of Ann Curry...
Tomorrow I will have more of a retrospective on Ann and her career (okay - I'm just kidding about that)...
I have managed to make it to Wednesday (but it feels like Friday I tell you...).
This morning I visit the dentist to get my tooth filled. Hopefully it hasn't gotten to the point where I need a root canal... I can't afford it.
Last night I subbed cycle class and ended up giving away my handlebars... one of the bikes was missing handlebars and I had a spare set... okay, it wasn't spare, but I'm supposed to give my knee a break so I took the handlebars off my bike and gave them to someone so they could ride the broken bike.
now if people would just get to class on time then they wouldn't have to deal with trading bike parts would they?
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I have to get through one more class tonight and then I get two days off! okay - I have a bunch of other stuff that I have to do instead but I don't have to teach!
This weekend I have been invited by my nephew to go to his dance recital... I will have to drive like a crazy person in order to get there in time for it (it's in Olympia at noon and I teach until 10:30)... I will do it for those cute little boys (and the offer of lunch afterward). I'm sure it will remind me of the old days at Sheila Clark school of dance and gymnastics... oh the memories. I wish I could dance like I used to...
I need to suck up some more coffee before I head out to get drilled... ha ha ha.
it woke me up at 3am... I think it's the tooth that I'm having worked on on Wednesday... I guess I can hold out til then.
Yesterday my knee did a few little wonky moves (the kneecap thing)... but it still feels much better than it did. I am taking easy like I was told to... it's not easy though.
This week should be a little less stressful than last week (if it isn't I'm going to cry)... I do have a few appointments for the tooth, acupuncture, chiropractor.... and then I'm cat sitting for one of my bosses starting Thursday (I think).... it's a good thing they're paying me - I don't think I could afford the gas commuting to and from Mercer Island... it will be nice though to be in a big old house for a few days - no Mr. Clunky PLUS they have an awesome bathtub... you could fit a 4 of Kate's plus eight in there...
Last night I put away the laptop for a while... it was kind of nice not snooping in on everyone... sometimes I look at other people's posts on FB and think that their lives are so much more interesting than mine... they do exciting things, they have families, they have friends "besties"... it get's me down sometimes.... I just had to turn it off.... I know people think I'm funny online - but nobody ever seems to want to do anything with me in real life. oh well.
Enough of the pity party.
I am going to be taking the bus everywhere for the time being... although the knee is feeling better I don't want to risk anything...
Yesterday I did laundry so the coast is clear.... you can be assured that I'm wearing clean undergarments if you run into me on the street.
I should get back to my coffee... Ann is taking over the Today show later this week I think... I should figure it out and record it for posterity...
I made it through yesterday fairly unscathed.... minus the two pound weight gain at ww... oh well... I wasn't exercising last week and I consumed a large amount of Dots for someone my size...
The knee survived teaching - I followed the Doctor's orders and took it easy - and I iced it immediately after teaching... it is feeling alright today... it went a little "clicky" last night but it's okay.
Yesterday I took a walk down to Volunteer park and took a few photos in the Conservatory and on my walk there
I also got to stare at nice looking men (although I'm pretty sure they weren't looking at me)... it doesn't really matter in the long run...
When I got home yesterday I decided to do some pruning of the shrubbery outside my apartment. I look out into a courtyard and there is some bushes, ivy and other trees that had become overgrown so I broke out my scissors and started cutting away... I encountered some aphids but I managed to get past that without barfing... I has helped let the light in...
Today I don't have anything planned.... maybe I'll go for another walk. My neighborhood is really nice - so maybe I'll break out the camera...
It sounds like Mr. Clunky is up and roaring... I suppose it is almost 8am so that's alright... he sure is loud. At least there were no power tools being used up there last night...
Don't ask me why, but I've been up since 4:30. I guess I'll be hitting the sheets tonight around 7 or so....
Today things should be a little bit back to normal. I will have someone at work besides a temp...
I have made an appointment with my chiropractor for this afternoon... I'm going to have him look at my knee as well... maybe he can give me some clue as to what might be wrong with it. I was looking at the website of the orthopedic clinic I am thinking of making an appointment at and realized that I was choosing who I wanted to see solely by photo and marital status.... probably not such a good idea...
This weekend I hope to do something a little bit more scintillating.... but nothing that costs any money. I am officially poor. I am beginning to feel the financial pinch... hmmmmm.... what to do.
It's national doughnut day - here's a photo in honor of it.
I'm feeling a bit better this morning. I slept like a log...
Last night I took a bath and my knee seemed to pop into a good place to rest.... I can almost straighten it now.... it's still weak. I'm going to see the chiropractor tomorrow to see if he can help with the hip thing to help the knee thing... I'm still going to call the orthopedist though... I just have to suck it up and face the fact that I might have actually injured it.
Yesterday I sucked it up and bought a bus pass.... oh how I love riding the bus with all the crazy people...
At work yesterday I spent the majority of the day entering timesheets for one of the attorneys... I managed to get them in... I'm not sure about the punctuation - but I'm pretty sure I got all the wording right. not an easy task when you're reading scrawl.
In the past two days I've taken a total of about a half an hour for lunches... today should be different. Hopefully I can take a full hour.
I am going to attempt to look on the positive side.... even though I have cramps.
I survived yesterday... I was busy 8am to 5:40 - with a 10 minute break for lunch.... it wasn't too bad though - it wasn't out of control busy - just busy...
I thought my knee was feeling better yesterday but last night and this morning it is feeling all weak again. I did find a sub for my class tonight so we'll give it another day of rest. I am going to make an appointment to get it checked out... better to know right? Hopefully it's nothing too serious. I can't really afford to not teach... maybe I can start selling organs to pay for food...
I may have to suck it up and buy a bus pass this month.... I really like walking to work, but if my knee isn't cooperating... what can I do?
Someone just needs to buy some of my artwork... right? that's it....
Last night I had a semi melt down... just a "my knee hurts and I'm lonely sort of melt down"..... I'll get over it....
did I mention that there's a dent in the hood of my car??? that's another thing I can't afford to get fixed... gah!
Yesterday I managed to do a little cleaning, survived the REI anniversary sale (I bought a heavier knee brace and socks - woo hoo), and then I went to see the movie Bridesmaids. It was really good...
Overall it was a satisfactory weekend... now the fun begins... I'm sure it won't be as bad as I am imagining that it's going to be... it might just be splendid... right?
hey - here is my horoscope for today!
Today is a 9 -- You make it look easy. Set a juicy goal. Your fortunes increase with a beneficial revelation. Guard against temptation to spend newfound riches. Save it for later.
well - I'm going to take that as good news... and I am going to do it!
Okay, I am going to just plow through this and own it! woo hoo!
I managed to sleep in until 7am this morning... I was awake at 5 - but managed to snooze until 7... that's good. I fell asleep on the sofa last night while I was watching My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding on TLC... I recorded it so I will have to watch it when I'm not so sleepy.
Today I am supposed to go see Bridesmaids... I don't know what time yet...
This morning the knee feels better... still a bit week but the swelling has gone down - maybe it's because I've been horizontal for over 10 hours...
I got an email from my apartment manager saying that she sent an email to Mr. Clunky telling him to knock it off... keep down the noise. We will see if it happens.
I had a revelation last night... I need to join some sort of twelve step group in order to meet a man.... do they have a twelve step group for shopping?
I am going to look for the positive this coming week.... I just have to put my nose to the wheel and get things done... can you put your nose to a wheel??? that might hurt.
Okay, what else... I bought some hens and chicks the other day - I am going to attempt to make a terrarium or planter... I suppose I should figure out how to do it... that's what I can do today...
I guess I better get back to my coffee.... cheerio!
When I went to the dentist the other day the hygienist let me wear the lead vest throughout the appointment... it was nice. It's about the only good thing that happened last week...
Last night Mr. Clunky was using power tools to build something... It sounded like he was using a circular saw and then there was the hammering... oye. I don't know what he's doing up there... power tools - really???
I survived teaching yesterday - I didn't really work that hard... but I still got a workout which was nice.
I am going to try it again this morning.
This afternoon I am going to my sister's house for a barbecue - that should be fun...
Okay - back to the knee... I was doing some research online yesterday and I think what happened last week was my patella was dislocating... I am going to make an appointment with an orthopedist sometime in the next few weeks. I need to wait until things settle down a little bit at work before I can do it though...
Tomorrow I am going to go to a movie... a friend and I are going to see Bridesmaids... should be fun.
I thinks that is all I can tell you today... did I even post yesterday? I might have missed it... if I did I'm sorry - it's been one of those weeks.
I got home last night around 6 and stayed in all night. It was a rough week....
I didn't find a sub for my class this morning so I will just bark orders at people and try not to hurt myself.
The good things today? I get my armpits waxed and my hair done. That's all I have planned - I may go to a movie with my friend Patti. That might be fun...
Okay, now I have to go... that's what I get for slacking
knee is better but it still hurts. I'm trying to find a sub for my class tomorrow so I can give it a rest.
got one load of laundry done last night - I now have socks to wear.
Last night I also watched So You Think You Can Dance - that made me feel a little bit better... I really like that show and it only made me cry once...
Today one of my bosses is going to be back from vacation... He's going to give me a crash course on reading his handwriting so that I can enter his time for him... that should be interesting...
Next week is going to be crazy... it's just going to be me and a temp for most of it... aye aye aye...
I did get a good night sleep last night so that's good... my knee doesn't really hurt this morning, it's just a bit weak feeling. I think I'm going to have to take the bus this morning instead of walking. I don't really want to risk messing it up. I have an acupuncture appointment tonight, and then I am going to come home and do laundry. It is not pretty - I am running out of socks... that's almost as bad as running out of underwear.
I am thinking hoping today won't be as crazy as the rest of the week has been... it's always bad when it's a pre-three day weekend. Next week is going to be crazy too... I'm going to be the only staff person in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday (and possibly Thursday)... we have been authorized to hire a temp. aye aye aye...
Okay - I'm going to try and remain positive.... yes I am.
I actually thought it wasn't going to be that bad... it was going well... then I found out that a friend of mine has cervical ovarian cancer. W/hat a way to bring you down right?
What else? not that much else could have gone bad right? wrong. I went to yoga and did something funny and my knee (cap?) kept popping in and out of joint.... whatever it was doing it was not comfortable or fun.... it's not going whacky this morning but it sure is irritated. It's also not swollen so that's good. I should try and find a sub for my class today but I hate to admit it that I can't afford to not teach... poop. I will just keep my brace on it, and ice and ibuprofen...
Today I get to visit the dentist. Yeehaw!
Okay, all my faithful readers - think good thoughts for my friend - she goes into surgery this morning... I'm not usually one to ask for prayers but this time I am...
I've got nothing this morning.... I'm a bit less than satisfied with things right now... Nothing is too bad, but nothing is too great either.. the thing I am most looking forward to is sleeping in on Monday. yep, that's what I've got.
hmmm.... I'm feeling a bit jaded and bitter.... can't quite put my finger on it... blah.
I am stinking tired again today... I had a very busy weekend and I don't think I have recovered just yet... the lack of rest and the amount of crap that I have eaten this weekend have me feeling really gross.
I need to eat more veggies... I haven't had any substantial amount of vegetable matter in the past week or so... I'm feeling crappy.
Good news though? it's a three day weekend this weekend! yeehaw!
I had a good time at the baby shower yesterday... it's always nice to see my camp friends.... they always make me feel good.... I am looking forward to counseling at camp this summer (I always am...)...
Let me see if I can muster up the energy to get off the sofa soon...
I managed to survive my outing last night.... It's not that I don't like going out, it's just that I'm really shy when it comes down to it... I am not very fond of small talk... but I managed to do alright.. I succeeded and managed to stay up past my bedtime.
Today I have a baby shower to go to. Of course I haven't gotten a present yet.... I'm behind the times I guess.
The rapture didn't happen yesterday - that's good... there were a lot of things I needed to get done and the rapture would have ruined it all...
Maybe I should drink more coffee to get ready for my day... yep, I think that's the ticket.
I am here... I think I'm ready to go... not 100 percent sure but it'll do.
I made it to yoga last night for the first time in about a week. I missed it... my knee is feeling a bit better - it was kind of sketchy there for a while... once I went to the chiropractor and he put my hips back in alignment it was smooth sailing - the knee didn't hurt like it had.
Today???
Today I am going to a barbecue... how much fun is that.
Yesterday I got a friend request on facebook for someone I went to High School with. I remember their name but for the life of me I can't remember who they are... (at least I know it's a guy)...
I would drag out my annual and figure out who it is but I can't find it... it's packed somewhere.
This morning I'm going to the chiropractor... my knee has been killing me...my hip must be out of whack.. hopefully this will fix it... I haven't been able to get in the work outs because of it and am afraid that it's going to show when I weigh in tomorrow... gah!
Mmmmmmm I think I'm going to be wearing a skirt again today... that would be three days in a row! I know, look out world - pasty legs and all - here we come.
This weekend is busy... I don't know if I will be able to handle all I have going... barbecue, baby shower, teaching....
Last night was the first time I have ever had to "modify" while I was teaching... my knee was killing me. I think my hip is out of joint and that's why it's funky... I'm going to the Chiropractor tomorrow so it should get better... hopefully. Everything just aches.
Yesterday I bared my legs to the world... I'm going to do it again today.. it's supposed to be 69 degrees... he he he
What else... this weekend I'm going to a barbecue... I'm working on getting out and doing more things...
hmmmmmm...... what would happen if I quit blogging?
I didn't work out yesterday... oh my. I know, my knee was not doing well (still isn't).... but I did go to get poked with needles (acupuncture) and it does feel a little bit better (it's not as swollen). I decided not to tweak the knee with yoga last night.
It's supposed to be sunny today - maybe I will bare my legs... maybe. I know, they are still a bit pasty but they won't get any less pasty if I don't bare them...
I am afraid that I have lost that loving feeling... see you later.
I keep waiting for the weather to clear up so I can quit wearing my big puffy coat... I don't see it happening anytime soon. Supposedly it is going to get up to the 70's later this week... I will wait until I see it.
My knee has been bothering me a bit... Did I mention that I caught up my foot on Sunday and tweaked my knee and ankle (the other side - not the one I sprained)... I've been wearing a brace around the knee to keep the swelling down... ah, the joys of getting old. (and being clumsy).
Oh, another up"date" - the guy I went to lunch with may or may not have a girlfriend... ah... the strange dating life I lead... if I determine anything else I will let you know.
A life with a million cats is looking like it's going to become reality...
What do I have to report this morning? Not much. I didn't sleep that well last night so it might be a rough day. It all remains to be seen.
I am waiting for the coffee to hit all the important parts of my brain this morning.
Up this week? I do have an acupuncture appointment tomorrow. That's it. Nothing due, no big dates, no plans to go anywhere (not that I can afford it)...
It might be nice to go on an official vacation sometime I think...
Last night I stayed up late to watch the season finale of Survivor. I was completely satisfied with the outcome (Boston Rob won)... he played the best game ever... sure, he's had a lot of practice - but you know... I should dust off my videos and work on a tape to submit... it might be fun. and I could stand to lose a few pounds by eating nothing but rice and fish for a month....
I am attempting to write this post all on my iPhone. We will see how it works out. Today was fairly normal. Teaching, I did a Load of laundry for my dad. Then I went shopping at the mall. Fun times. I skipped yoga today because my knee is a bit tweaky. Ouch.
Tonight I am gearing up for the season finale of survivor (go rob).
Okay, the only thing normal about me is that I wear clothes and like to watch television a lot.
I mean Blogger is back to normal.
Update... although I though my "date" a few weeks ago went pretty well, it has not parlayed itself into a second one. I have resigned myself to being a little old lady with a lot of wiener dogs.... It could be worse I suppose. Not a lot worse... but I'm sure it could be.
Oh, I forgot to tell you this. I was checking out my stat counter the other day and someone at NBC checked out my I heart Ann Blog... that means someone at the Today Show got my story idea about me! Will they call me? maybe, maybe not... you never know. At least I tried.
Camp is coming up in six weeks or so - so I'm kind of looking forward to that. I am a big camp fan...
Okay, I guess I should get a move on. I think it's going to be one of those days.
I tried to post this morning but Blogger was down. I would like to apologize.
Sometimes these things happen.
So - instead of telling you what is coming up in my day I will tell you what I did.
Woke up, drank coffee, tried to blog (and couldn't), got ready for work, walked to work, picked up treats for work, worked, ate peanuts, went to lunch, balanced checkbook, worked, got an early dismissal, went to yoga, walked home, took a shower and now I sit here... blogging and eating Pirate's Booty (yummy). I should just go to bed soon so I don't eat all the water weight I lost at yoga.
This weekend? What's happening? I don't have a stinking idea... laundry for sure... like Oprah says... what I know for sure - I will be doing laundry.
I have had a bad case of cold extremities for the past twelve hours... my hands and feet were freezing last night, I had to curl up under a blanket last night (and then fell asleep on the sofa).... They are pretty cold this morning too... mostly my hands... This is something out of the ordinary... maybe I'm deathly ill... nah... Maybe it's just cold outside.
Today our office is going to Dahlia Lounge for lunch... it should be good. I would have some coconut cream pie, but I don't think I have a spare 21 points on me today...
I keep getting emails for other Jennifer Towners out there (not the other Jen Towner of Radio Go Girl)... I guess that's what I get for grabbing my gmail address early on... I'm a trendsetter... I feel sorry for all those other Jennifer Towners out there who want my name as their gmail address - they can't have it.
I am hoping today finds me in a better mood than yesterday... I got a little down in the dumps... it's one of those normal things... I think my pre-camp funk is coming early this year.
My month of yoga is running out... I really don't think I can afford it. That has got me a little distressed... oh well. What can I do?
As is usual a grant application is due today and I'm not done with it.
At least I am ahead of where I usually am in the process.... I guess I know what I'll be doing durning lunch.
Yesterday I sent a story idea to the Today show about my artwork... who knows, maybe I'll be famous someday.
I am still trying to recover from the Chinese food I ate the other night.... oye.
What I want.
A vacation
financial security
tummy tuck
Oh, yesterday my foot didn't hurt so much! I think that's good news.
Here's another picture of Ann.
Some people are saying that she's a bit dull... but I LOVE HER! (not in that way though).... she's my favorite!
This morning it was announced that Ann Curry will take over the hosting duties of the Today Show. IT'S ABOUT TIME... for those of you who are just stumbling upon my blog for the first time I have a semi-healthy obsession with Ann Curry. Well, actually it's an obsession with the Today Show and I made a whole series of artwork about it.
I spent three months becoming a "regular" in the plaza at the Today Show... Every day I took a sign referencing Ann Curry's name in some way... I would try to get on camera as often as possible. It was my attempt to become famous without actually having talent or skill...
You can see my behind the scene photos on my blog for the project I Heart Ann.
In other news I ate Chinese food last night and I think I have the worlds largest gas bubble in my tummy now... that combined with cramps???? not so much fun, but I don't really have a care in the world this morning... just the warmth in my heart knowing that Ann Curry will finally take her place of honor next to Matt in the Anchor chair.
Last night I went to bed at 9:30... how much fun is that? I know, I know... maybe someday I'll be able to sleep in in the morning and stay up late at night... It's a goal I have someday...
Today I am teaching and then I'm off to yoga... then it's dinner with the family at Mom's.
Yesterday I managed to do some cleaning and get some laundry done... woo hoo the excitement!
My goals for this week? Finish up my GAP grant (it's due Tuesday) and then cleaning cleaning cleaning... maybe I'll get my studio put together??? I've only been here six months...
It would be nice to sleep in sometime I think... today is not one of those days.
Last night we went to Eva Restaurant it was very tasty.... I'm a bit afraid to weigh in this morning, but I will... it's been a week of burgers and bad things...
Yesterday when I got home I found that I had a free drink card from Starbucks in the mail. It was for my birthday - they sent me one for my birthday earlier, but I'm not going to tell them...
Today I am going to work on my GAP application and try to finish it up. I think I have everything done... just need to upload images.
I think I'm also going to go to hot yoga this afternoon... woot woot... good times.
I don't have much to say today... Still no news on the Ann Curry front. They just need to give her the job already... right?
I almost had the misfortune of running out of coffee this morning - that would have been a tragedy... luckily there was enough in the grinder to get me almost a full pot (sure, I could quit at any time).
I am pretty sure that it's going to be deader than a doornail at work... I don't know how I'm going to entertain myself...
Tonight I am going out after work for a belated birthday celebration with some of my friends from the gym. We are going to Eva at Greenlake.... hmmmm.... You know there's nothing but trouble when I'm going out after work...
this weekend I'm doing the usual... with Chinese takeout added in for mother's day... I'm going to throw in a few yoga classes too.... I'm winding down to my last week of classes... boo. I don't know if I can swing anymore after this... I hate being poor.
Maybe someday I'll have something interesting to tell you.... the other Jen Towner keeps asking me about "my man"... I have no man. I am my own woman... a lone, single woman...
I have been awake for a while but am just now getting around to posting...
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Maybe I'll have a taco for lunch.
What do I know? Nothing... My toilet handle broke last night... I can still use it but I have to take the top off the tank and pull up on the handle that pulls the stopper... good times!
Today I have an acupuncture appointment and then I think I'm going to hit up a yoga class. My time is running out and I have to get in all the classes I can. I am officially poor so I don't think I will be re-upping (but you never know).
What else do I know.... It was kind of nice yesterday - today it is raining... I want to show my legs to the world but I can't because its too stinking cold!!! oh well... there's always August right?
I sometimes wake up and have no idea what day of the week it is... today was one of them. I was thinking that it was Sunday this morning...
It's not.
I don't have much to say today..... tonight I'm going to yoga... I haven't been since Friday and I miss it! I have to figure out how I can afford to do more of it when my one month runs out...
Sometime before the 10th I need to submit my grant application for the GAP grant... I think I just have to upload images of my work... of course I started the application about a month ago... now I will wait until the last minute to submit it...
There still is no word about the Ann Curry situation... maybe when she gets the nod I might sell some of my Today Show artwork... maybe! that way I could afford to do yoga all the time!
Woot woot.
Okay, I think I need to focus on drinking coffee right now... see ya!
My race went well. I was a few minutes slower than last year, but last year I was training for a half marathon and I didn't have a bum ankle. I am fairly pleased with the ankle... it didn't hurt too much (in fact not much at all)...
After the race I headed home and tried to focus on not throwing up. I was feeling a bit jumpy, but I think that was all the caffeine I had since I have gotten up at 5am. I made myself something to eat so I felt better.
Lunch was good. I wasn't too much of a dork, we ate lunch, talked about things and then went to Costco where I loaded up on generic Prilosec. I hadn't been into Coscto in over 6 years I think... it's been a long time...
It was fun... it might happen again (the going out)... You know how I am, go in with low expectations and then I'm pleasantly surprised.
This morning I got up at 5am... yikes. At this rate I'm going to be falling asleep at 7pm...
I need to get moving soon so I can run around the lake for doughnuts.... then I have to get ready for lunch... I'm looking forward to it. I am just going to be me... it's all practice in my book...
Last night I went to Red Robin with my friend Bill to redeem my birthday burger... we ate onion rings... all 37 points worth of them.... I think I'm going to barf.
Not really.
Okay, I should get ready to go... I think I have a few more minutes but I still have some coffee to drink...
I am so freaking stinking tired today... it started last night. I went to yoga and then got home around 8:30... I was good for nothing after that... I was out like a light once my head hit the pillow... I only had one interruption by Mr. Clunky at 3:30 am...
My dinner tonight had to be postponed until tomorrow... that's okay, I kind of had a full plate today anyway... I will have to go to Red Robin though and get a birthday burger... I think I might make it a gardenburger though and save me some points...
Well.... poop, I've run out of time...
Oh, I know you all like to know what's on the agenda...
WW, coffee, cycle, waxing appointment, picking up race packet for the doughnut dash, laundry, and red robin... If I could swing a yoga class I'd do it.... hmmmm... maybe I'll look at the class schedule..
I have probably gained a bajillion ounces (I was going to say pounds - but it's probably not that bad)...
I had a nice time at dinner with my friend Debbie - we went to a greek place in West Seattle... it was yummy yummy yummy...
Today should be pretty slow at work. I am looking forward to finishing my evening with hot yoga, a shower and then a good nights sleep.
There was a report out yesterday saying that Ann Curry was going to take over the anchor chair from Meredith Vieira... I am not going to celebrate until I hear it from them though... I love Meredith but Ann will always be my favorite...
Last night after dinner I ran over to Bellevue Square to pick up a top for yoga. My daddy gave me a gift card for Lululemon so I bought some new attire... I had tried it on at Pacific Place but they didn't have my size... so I bought it at Bellevue... it's red and cute... I will look stunning as I sweat off the weight of a small baby in it. Just as long as no one looks at my armpits...
It's cold out this morning... that's no good. It's almost May!
Tonight I am meeting my friend Debbie for dinner... I'm using a groupon which expires today... of course - wait until the last minute.
I am a little bit sore this morning... I realize I haven't complained about my foot lately. It still hurts. The ankle too... I need a lower leg transplant. The rest of my body is a bit achy too... I think it's a combination of yoga and a killer body sculpting class I took on Monday...
I had thoughts of getting up early tomorrow and watching the royal wedding, but I'm not stupid... I need to be refreshed and ready to go for my weekend. It's not everyday that I have dinner with a man... I don't want to have droopy eyelids....
I am fortunate to have my waxing appointment on Saturday morning... no need to be letting my armpit hair distract my date... (okay, it's not that bad, but it could be better...)...
I don't know much else this morning... maybe I should just get ready to go...
Yesterday I tried to not post anything about yoga or food on facebook. It is impossible to do.
I found I didn't have much to say that wasn't about food. I broke down around 3pm because I had eaten a terrific rocky road brownie...
Last night I went to yoga after work. I think I sweat off about five pounds... it felt good though. I can actually do things I didn't think I could which is kind of cool.
Today - nothing out of the ordinary is happening... Maybe I should drink more coffee.
Okay, it's a little pair that I have grown but still...
Jenerator has asked a gentlemen out to dinner and he has accepted. How that for a change? I'll actually be doing something this Saturday night instead of nursing a glass of chocolate milk and watching Suze Orman.
Next up... I ran into a former coworker on the bus yesterday. We caught up on what was going on with each other and she also mentioned that she remembered that I was the first person to be nice to her at our office. That I had actually gone out of my way to be friendly when I didn't have to... I thought that was nice of her to say. I like to be nice to people... that is until someone does something to make me not want to be nice to them..
I have to be at work early this morning because we are getting new glass for your conference room table. How fun is that? I get to take some comp time later on this week... I might do that by coming in a bit late on Thursday and going to yoga in the morning. Sounds like a good idea to me.
What else do I need to tell you? I don't know... I think I have told you more than enough today right??
I am having a hard time getting a move on this morning... It was a busy weekend and I'm ready for a nap.
Easter was a success... not anything happened out of the ordinary... I managed to drive to Olympia and get a "good Job" on my driving skills on the way down... on the way back up to Seattle at one point my dad asked "do you know how fast you're going?" to which I replied "yes I do".
Actually, I was only going about 70 and I was moving along with traffic. If I had been going any slower people would have been honking at me. Then at one other point I was told that I was following someone too closely... I just can't win. That's alright... at least now he's not complaining about the consistency of the pressure on the gas pedal...
On the agenda this week I have work, teaching, dinner on Thursday and the Hot Yoga on Tuesday... This weekend I get to have my armpits waxed... woot woot. I am looking forward to that... It's about time.
I think that's all I have for you this morning. Nothing too exciting but that's okay.... see you tomorrow.
I spent the majority of yesterday working out or eating... I feel a heck of a lot better today after a good nights sleep.
My only complaint this morning is that my ankle is bruised again and my upper body feels like it was hit with a bag of oranges over and over and over and over... I guess that's the hot yoga talking.
As you may recall from previous Easter posts - I am a big fan of the hymn Christ the Lord has Risen Today... I would post a youtube video of it but I think I'll pass this year.
I have a bit of a sore throat... I hope I'm not getting another cold. I just got rid of the last one... it would suck to have another one...
This afternoon I am picking up my daddy and we're heading off to Olympia to have the traditional Easter halibut and angel food cake... after going out to dinner with him last night and driving him to and fro I know that I will have to be aware of where I place my hands on the steering wheel (I have a tendency to drive with one hand... and he tells me about it when I do..).
In my old car he would comment about my foot on the gas pedal and how I never kept consistent pressure on it... oh well - I will adapt.
I think maybe I'll get ready in a few and go to the gym early... maybe go tanning (no, I'm not going to make it a habit - but it's free and I am pasty white)....
I ruined my mother's figure by coming out the wrong way (through her tummy)...
I don't feel any different today... okay, I feel a bit sore because I went to hot yoga last night... it was good... I went into a hotter zone, and I was sweating like cheese left out on the counter. I DID manage to grab my right foot in the bow pose... that's the first time I've done that since the 80's... my knee doesn't usually let me do things like that but we're going to see what happens... I think I may become a hot yoga junkie... I have three more weeks left of my deal... let's see if I can sit on my heels by the time I'm done..
My plans today are to work and then go to Happy Hour. Seems like a semi -perfect day.
My Comcast visa rebate card is being overnighted to me so that will be nice... I think I will use it to buy a grocery store gift card... I have no idea if they will leave it without my signature though.. I can wait though... I've waited this long - a weekend is not going to kill me.
This weekend I am going to recover from my hangover... (just kidding)... no, the usual. WW, Teaching, then I'm going to yoga and then my daddy is taking me out to dinner... On Sunday we are heading down to Olympia for Easter (and my birthday cake!)...
Overall I think things will be just groovy today and this weekend...
If anything exciting happens I will be sure to check back in.
well, people are dropping like flies from my work birthday celebration... I guess that just means more cake for me.
Today I am going to go to work and then hit up a yoga class after work. The muscles in my shoulders and back are a little less sore so that's good.. I can still feel every single one of them... hmmm...
Last night my mom took my cycle class... I think she survived. I told her that I wouldn't call her out in class but I did. I actually forgot that I told her I wouldn't. Oops. I have that problem sometimes... I've learned to adjust to it...
I don't really have anything else to report today. I managed to do some laundry last night... I was running out of socks. That's almost as bad as running out of underwear if you ask me.
coffee, shower, work, yoga, shower, the office, sleep..... birthday.
I went to yoga last night at 8pm. What the heck am I doing??? I really like it... it hurts my knee a bit, but everything hurts my knee... my upper back is a bit sore, but I think that's because I'm not used to using it that much....
This week has been really long and it's only Wednesday... luckily I have full french press next to me and my feet up... a half an hour more and then I'll need ot get a move on... but that's not for another hour.
Tonight my mom has signed up for my cycle class... I'll try to take it easy on her... try is the key word...
Hmmmm....... I don't really have any plans for the rest of my birthday week except for happy hour on Friday (you want to come?) and cake Friday afternoon. I think I said it yesterday but I haven't had too much time to be excited about it this year. It's hard to be excited when you probably won't get any presents... oh well... at least I'll have cake. That's the most important thing.
On my way to yoga last night I took this picture - it's the Space Needle... looks like a UFO I think...
Last Monday when I got to the gym to teach my class I thought I had forgotten to bring my pants.
Yesterday I DID leave my pants at home.... nothing like having to go down to Fred Meyer and buy a pair of inferior pants to wear while teaching...
Not that I can afford to buy more pants.
I survived teaching twice yesterday, my body is still sore - I do get to go to acupunture today though... it's been six weeks since I've gone... I can't believe it's been that long. I am still recovering from that stupid fall...
I think I may try to go to yoga tonight. There's a class at 8pm that I could go to... it probably wouldn't be too hard to find parking... I think at that time at least... It might be a good way to finish off the day. (even though I'm still sore from the classes this weekend)...
Have I even mentioned that it's Birthday week? I seem to have gotten sidetracked by life... I think that's a good thing though.
I finally got around to doing dishes this morning... it was getting scary in my kitchen... It's all better now though.
I am a little bit sore today but I will survive... Yoga was not as horrible as I was expecting it to be... I did however sweat up a storm... I think I am an abnormally over achiever when it comes to sweating... I may go to a class this afternoon...
In addition to yoga yesterday I wore my new minimal shoes... I think that's another reason why I'm a bit sore... I'm using more of the muscles in my legs... My heel doesn't seem too ouchy though...
I was going to put together a new playlist of cycle songs this morning but I don't think that's going to happen....
Hey - it's Birthday Week. woot woot.
I think that's all I have to say this morning.....
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..
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 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?
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.
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
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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'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.
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...
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.
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...
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
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...
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.....
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...
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!
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!
