Cover me up!

I actually had to cover myself up in the middle of the night last night. It is currently 59 degrees and nice. You would think that I had sweated off a few pounds this week but I don't think so.

I have been kind of freaking out about finding music to play for cycle class... I also have to figure out routines... I never have problems riding by myself when I'm at the gym... I just have to figure out a few to keep me going... I think that's how I'm going to spend my evening. at the gym working on the songs...

Today is payday and I think the majority of my money is gone already... boooo!

I am still a little upset about the decision last night to eliminate Ade from SYTYCD. Evan is a goofy little dufus (cute and all)... but I don't think he should be in the final... how many times can you do a Broadway routine to Sammy Davis Jr.??? Oh the tragedy!

Sunday I have to take down my show and I'm not really looking forward to taking out all of those pushpins. errrrr.... oh well, it has to be done.

Freaking Stinking Hot...

It is really really hot.... I can't really fathom how I managed in Chicago with all the heat. I suppose it seems hotter here because it's not hot that often.

I don't think I'm necessarily making sense because my brain is overheating.

Now that I can talk freely about my new job life will be easier. Some people at work were a little sad but most thought it was a good thing. I'm really looking forward to it. It will be nice to be in a place where you don't always have to worry about weather or not you're going to say something to the wrong person at the wrong time and whammo! you're pulling the knife out of your back. I think a smaller firm will be better.

I have started to gather together songs for cycle class on Sunday. I'm sure I'm making it out to be more than it needs to be... I'm not really worried but I want people to enjoy my class. I know for sure we've got a Madonna song.... I just have to figure out drills to go with them.

Aye aye aye.... I guess I should go and have the wii fit tell me I'm overweight.

The good news is...

I haven't been on the radar too much about this... actually, not at all...

I have a new job!

I am going to be going to work for the firm of one of the attorneys I used to work with at Miller Nash. I'm going to be the Office Manager / Legal Assistant. There are only five attorneys and three staff. I'm one of the three. I think it will be less stressful and more user friendly.

Last night was pretty hot! I got my hair cut last night and there was no air conditioning... I sweated off about ten pounds I think.

I'm a bit distracted now... maybe I'll post more later.

One big sweaty mess.

I woke up at 12:30 this morning in a big ball of sweat. I had to sleep in the buff with a small fan aimed at me to relieve the misery.

The big news today is that there was the first death at the hands of the link light rail. I'm guessing someone wanted to off themselves and they just hurled themselves in front of the train.

Next item. Every morning I get up, go into the kitchen and get a cup of coffee. Stinky is usually in her bed and she cries at me a little bit wanting me to rub her tummy. After I do this I usually go into the living room to watch the news and write my daily rant... when I walk into the living room Stinky automatically follows me and sits next to me on the sofa. It's so stinking cute and predictable.

The previous post is a clip from the Office. It depicts some of the office attire you see around our firm when it's hot out. Kind of funny.

On the agenda today I have a hair appointment and I will be working like a dog. It was really busy yesterday... I didn't even take an afternoon break.

I might have important news later on... I have to get on the ball and start organizing my play list for my cycle class on Sunday. I'm not too scared... I'll probably be a little nervous but not really. As with everything else it will all be alright.

I think that's it this morning. Remember to keep hydrated. It' s hot out there.

Casual Day

It's a little warm.

This is Luigi... he belongs to my friend Julie...



He sure is cute isn't he?



This is Bella... she's a bit shy



Yesterday I did end up going over the whole cycle thing... I guess it's official. I think I'm going to start on Sunday unless it interferes with the deinstallation of my show.

This week is going to be hot... The last two days have been a two shower day... reminds me of Chicago a bit.... There should be very interesting outfits going on at work... Maybe I'll take photo documentation for you all...

Okay, back to yesterday... my mother has acquired a storage unit and I started going through some boxes that were in the basement... I found some old photos and a lot of memorabilia... man, I have a lot of junk too... It will be nice to get rid of some stuff though.

Today on the agenda I have work and then the gym... I'm going to have to put together a playlist for my first class.... I don't want to suck. I don't think I will though... but you never know.

I guess that's it... if anything happens I will let you know as soon as possible. I think it's going to be a good week.

Too hot to run...

I decided to not risk the chance of passing out on the race course and didn't run last night. It was just too stinking hot. Instead I went to the opening at Crawl Space. A good time was had by all.

I woke up this morning with a stiff neck... that's not a good thing.

Hmmm... what's on the agenda today? I thought I was going to get together and go over how to teach cycling but I haven't heard back regarding it so I don't think that's happening. I should go to the studio and I may go to the gym this morning. I wish the neck didn't hurt. It's kind of putting the kibosh on everything.

Maybe I'll just sit here for a long, long, long time.

Baseball!

So the Mariners lost last night.....

but I had a good time at the game. Here is the view from my seat.



This is Ronny Cedeno (I think)



This young man was sitting in front of us...



Random fan shot.



You can read the sign Hip-Hop Artist Flo-Rida was there...



I got home around 10:30... I was tired. Overall it was a long, but good day.

Today I have a lot going on. The most pressing thing is the Torchlight Run. I hope I make it... I'm also looking forward to my waxing appointment (my underarms are looking a bit funny).

I should probably move...

Post 1,800.

Man, I've been doing this a long time. I know it's only really been almost 4 years but in the blogosphere that's a lifetime.

Today and this weekend in general is going to be busy. Today we have a date with the Chiropractor, work, (other things), Mariners game and then sleep. Tomorrow we have ww, cycle, waxing, preparing things for the opening, running in the Torchlight run, and then the opening. Sunday I have been invited to a birthday party... I am going to try to make it into the studio sometime.

Last night was a big night on television. Big Brother was pretty good... but I'm most excited by SYTYCD. Jason and Jeannette went home. At this point the only person I'm not too jazzed about is Evan. I really would like to see Melissa win because she is the oldest competitor ever and she's just so stinking cute... I think I will be happy with anyone left winning (with the exception of Evan)... watch, he'll win it all.

Last night I transferred movies from the talent show at camp to my laptop. One of the campers wants to post them online... I hope I burned the disks correctly.

Here is a picture of the foot tan I had when I lived in Chicago... it was pretty good... that's the results of walking everywhere and not being able to afford cute flats (only flip flops)...



Behind my feet you can see a styrofoam tray holding pushpins, also the radiator and the tv tray that my television lived on... Oh the memories.

I have got to get going if I want to get everything accomplished.

oye.

Yesterday was one of those days at work which reminds me why I went back to school... it's a long story - I'm just wishing people would get their acts together.

Last night on my way into the gym I passed Mr. Arms and he said "hi, how you doing?" I said "Hi, I'm fine, how are you?... it was nothing more than that... but it's a baby step. I should have said 'Hello Mr. Arms... would you like to wrap yours around me???"

How about I make a t-shirt that says "Mr. Arms it's me!" I might actually do it.

Also at the gym yesterday I ran for a few minutes... I am running in the torchlight run on Saturday so I need to practice a little bit. I have new shoes but I may need a cute outfit to run in. It's going to be really hot.

Today I am meeting my friend Debbie for lunch... I got a project at work so that should keep me busy.

Here's Stinky again this morning...



She sure is cute.

Am I ready to face the day? I don't think so, but I'll do it anyway...

Goody Morning!

I am feeling pretty good today. It's been pretty warm out and today looks like it's going to be another scorcher... I wonder what I can wear which will accent my beauty and keep me cool.

Today at work we are having a fiesta potluck for lunch and I am bringing things for a taco bar. It will be yummy.

Last night the bbq went pretty well for the Lions Club. My momma gets a little crazy when she has a bunch of stuff going on though...



Oh look, I ran out of time... have to get moving....

The day in review.

Me and KG!





Rose Garden.







The photos above are from my trip yesterday. I had a really good time. Why I don't go to Portland more often I don't know why. It's not that far...

It was really good to see Karolina. We walked a ton and got caught up on everything... nothing too earth shattering it's just nice to see someone you really miss and haven't seen in a long time. (Insert happy/frowny face here).

I really like Portland... I could see myself living there I think... not that I'm planning on moving... but you never know.

I managed to leave the house by 7:20 and made it to Portland a little after 11. I stopped in Tumwater for coffee... it was good to see Shirley too... although I see her more often.

Last night I left around 7 and made it home by 10:30. I sure like driving a card with leather seats and cruise control.... maybe my Dad won't notice if I don't return the car....

Today let's see... it's all downhill from here. Momma is having the Lion's Club over for a barbecue... and I have to return the car. I think I should get it washed and fill it up with gas before I do so...

I guess I should move now... more later maybe...

Portland here I come!

It's going to be an adventure today. I am heading down to Portland in about an hour... I am going to stop in Tumwater to meet Shirley for coffee. I think it should be fun. I am using my fathers car so it's less likely to overheat or break down...

I promise to take a lot of pictures of Karolina and Jennifer's excellent adventure.

Yesterday turned out to be alright... I went to lunch with my Dad and then went and bought new running shoes for my footsies. I have to run at least once this week before Torchlight on Saturday. At the gym yesterday I ended up staying on the bike for almost two hours... my legs don't hurt too bad but you never know about tomorrow.

They just had a story on the television about the light rail... I wish it ran up in my neck of the woods. It would remind me of Chicago...

Okay, I think I need to put away the laptop now... I have to get ready to go!

I'm trying.

I'll try to be in a better mood today... Not that I was in a bad mood - it's just that I don't feel like my life is normal sometimes. I see other people I know going out and doing things... I just feel like I've been left behind (sort of)... maybe this will make me feel better



Yeah, it does a little bit...

Tomorrow I get to see two of my favorite people... Karolina and Shirley. I'm ready for a road trip!

Today I need to do some cleanup around the house for the coming week. Momma is having the Lion's club over for a bbq on Tuesday night and I won't be here to do it tomorrow. I also need to get things organized for a potluck we're having on Wednesday at work. It's fiesta themed and we're organizing a taco bar. Yummy...

Speaking of food I only gained 1.4 pounds last week... I had Phil my leader give me a two minute motivation (it's a ww technique)... I think things will be better this week.

What else??? I am going to a Mariner's game on Friday night with my friend Andrew. That should be fun. I haven't been to a game since last year... I remember when I used to go to games back when they played at the Kingdome.... ah the memories...

Yesterday I tried to stare a hole in Mr. Arms... I don't think he noticed... baby steps...

I think that's it this morning... Maybe I'll check back later.

What happened to me?

I've had one of those days where I have been thinking about my life.... I was trying to think back to when I quit having friends and going out.... that's not to say that I don't have friends (I do)... but it seems like I have a lot of acquaintances but no really good girlfriends... Nobody ever calls me and asks me to do things... I just sit at home...

It's kind of sad.

It's going to be ugly.

I have lost all control of what I've been putting in my mouth. I think for the first time ever I may not weigh in... just pay my money and pass go. Nah... I just need to weigh in and face the music.

Now on another note - yesterday at work we had a balloon pop for Food Lifeline. You go into a room filled with balloons and pop them. Inside there are pieces of paper telling what you've won (if anything) I won twice. A free day off and a gift certificate for Barnes and Noble.

Today I was supposed to possibly go to lunch with my friends Robert, Carl and Eric but I haven't heard from them... oh well... maybe I should run around Greenlake to practice for the Torchlight run next weekend. Maybe...

I should go and face the music now...

The Perils of Drinking Beer on Thursday...

So, as I mentioned last night we had a party at work and I drank beer. Four of them.... I feel alright today but I'd feel better if I hadn't done it. I ate ice cream when I got home... I had that "I'm beautiful - I can eat anything" beer related glow....

It's going to be a disaster when I step on the scale tomorrow.

Tonight I am going to dinner at a friend of the families house... I am house sitting for them in a few weeks and they want to go over everything with me. I'm not usually invited over to peoples houses and hopefully I won't be too awkward.

On Monday I am taking a road trip to Portland to visit Karolina. Yippee! I don't know where I'm meeting her but I'll figure it all out.

Another problem with drinking beer on a Thursday night? I fell asleep and missed all the good parts of my shows... oh well....

Thursday - feels like Friday...

We had a party at work tonight.... I drank beer and now I think it's Friday - but it's not.... I'll have to go back to work tomorrow... (insert big frowny face here!).

Animals with Casts

Yesterday on Slog they had a post about this website here . It has pictures of animals with casts. Some of them are pretty cute. There was discussion as to weather it was proper to think animals with casts are cute or not... I think they are.



I slept in again today - but not too long. I didn't wake up in the middle of the night so that was nice. I'm still incredibly sore from body sculpt on Monday but I think my hip has gone back to where it needs to be.

Today I am taking people to see my show during lunch. I hope they like it... I stopped by the studio on Tuesday I need to get back in there and continue working on things. It's a big waste of money if I'm not using it.

That's it this morning... later.

ouch (again).

Last night just before I went to bed I think my hip went out of joint. I ended up waking up a bit before 2 am and had to take some advil. I ended up sleeping in until 5:46 (oops)... now I only have a few minutes here with you....

Here is my report from the barista front... I made my way into the store yesterday and the barista boyfriend was at the register. As I got up to the front (being my normally nice self) I said "I didn't scare you yesterday?" (because I had come up behind him to give him my card)... and he said "no, it kind of made me feel special". Good! I made him feel special.

Moral of this story

I DIDN'T DIE.

Okay, I think that's it this morning... I've got important things to do today that I can't discuss just yet (if ever).