feeling a bit barfy.

I'm sitting here in the studio trying to work on a grant application (actually it's a fellowship app.)... and it's not really going anywhere... I thinks it's because I ate a little too much today.  a big-ass biscuit and an ass-load of bridge mix.  I suppose I should just get back to work and get it over.  I have to hand deliver this application tomorrow....

As always, I wait until the last minute.  I think there are a lot of artists out there that do the same thing as me...  time to suck it up Jen.

Sleeping in!

I slept in again this morning... that's two days in a row of 9 hours.... I like it.

I was thinking about going running before I had brunch with my dad this morning but sleep won out.  I may try to go a bit later, my foot is a bit sore still (but not too bad)...

Yesterday I went to my studio to find out that my key card doesn't work and I can't get into the building.  I left a couple of messages for the building manager but I haven't heard back from her yet.  I managed to ask someone to let me in... it's annoying though.  The times I want to get in I can't.

So far the weekend has been pretty uneventful... dinner with the family was alright.  I missed most of the action - my niece Katie clocked herself on the open cutting board (smacked her face)... nothing was broken though.... it's times like these I'm glad I don't have children...

Today as I've already mentioned, I'm having brunch with dad, trying to get into the studio, and possibly running...  I think that is all I've got going on...

I need a date.

Back at the regular sofa...

This morning I woke up to a power outage at the house so I made my way home to hang out with the dogs and a nice hot cup of coffee...
I ended up going to bed at 9 and I'm not ashamed of it..  I've been needing to catch upon sleep  and I'm glad I did.

Today after teaching I'm planning on going to the studio... I didn't get there yesterday (I don't think I would have been much good anyway..)..

The nephews and niece are coming over this afternoon... Max broke his wrist yesterday - it's the same arm he broke last year. 

I'm also supposed to skype with Jen today - it's been a few weeks since we saw each other... 

I'm hoping to go running tomorrow morning before I go to brunch with Dad.... it should be fun...

as usual - this post is not going anywhere...

trying to stay awake...

I am desperately trying to stay awake until 9 so I don't seem like such a wimp when I turn in for the night... it's hard...

my massage was great - she (Candise) worked on my foot... did I mention it was killing me... and it is feeling a bit better now... I am sooo stinking tired... I think I need to start winding down. 

tomorrow I teach, then I'm going to the studio and then dinner with the family...

Fifteen minutes to save the world...

I'm going to make this short this morning.  I didn't set my alarm last night so I slept in an extra nine minutes!

I am afraid that I will not weigh in at goal this month.  It's not the end of the world, but I could have done better.  I should just move on... keep plugging along and eventually I will get back to where I need to be.

Last night the movie was a success.  It is much better on the big screen... according to my friend Matt, there were a few glitches - nothing that I thought was too obvious though.

After I teach today I have a waxing appointment and then a massage - I'm looking forward to that one... my legs are hurting...

Oh well, I guess I better face the music.

Can she do it?

I had a hard time getting out of bed this morning.  Last night I ran around Greenlake three times without stopping - but my foot hurts now... I think it's plantar fasciitis... ouch.  I've iced it and taken ibuprofen... I think I just need to rest it...

Tonight I am going to the premier of Senior Prom.  It should be fun... I am not sure I'll be able to stay up that late but I'll try.  I was invited to an after party afterward - I don't know if that's going to be in the cards - but you never know...

It's icky and raining outside - I wish it would clear up so I could wear some of my cute summer clothes... I'm tired of wearing the same old pants...

well, I was able to upload this photo of the water feature in the backyard where I'm house-sitting but it won't let me upload any more....  Maybe I will try again later...

I suppose I should go... I have to put the house in order before the house cleaners come today...

Only two more days!

I am beginning to feel a bit worn down... I'm just tired.  I blame it all on Lost.  If I hadn't stayed up so late on Sunday I might not be so tired today...

Tonight my waxing appointment was canceled so I think I will go running instead.  If I can get to the lake early enough I will try to run around at least three times before it gets dark... I think I will try out the compression tights tonight and see how they work.  I have been noticing that I smell really bad when I'm done running...  I don't usually stink when I work out but it's a bit annoying.

Yesterday the Half Yearly sale started at Nordstrom... I succumbed to a new pair of shoes.  Bronze metallic ballet flats... cute cute.  I'd post a picture but I don't have one right now.

I need a date...

I need more of a social life...

I need more coffee.

I am in love.

I bought some compression shorts yesterday and wore them running last night - I love them.  They are supposed to suck in everything (muscles and such) to help support them and help aid in your recovery... I bought shorts and a longer pair of tights... I think I am in love...  I also got this thing called a SPIbelt which you can carry your personal items around your middle without it bouncing around... it's pretty cool too....

I hate to say it but I think I might actually enjoy running.

It's raining outside (as opposed to inside)... a bit dreary - it would be a nice day to just hang around and do nothing but I've got things to do (work and teach)...

I keep trying to upload photos but I am having issues... it's making me cranky.  It's not good to be cranky.

I have made arrangements with my father to have brunch with him on Monday - I think it is a bleated birthday brunch - although my birthday was over a month ago... that's alright... it will be nice to see him...

Have I told you all that I've been thinking about architecture???  as in thinking of getting a masters in it??  I'm not too serious - but I think it might be interesting and fun... but painful on the pocketbook...

it's something I can dream about.

Untitled this morning because I'm too tired to think of anything witty... I'm tired this morning... it's because I stayed up so long on Sunday night...

I've been feeling a bit weepy lately - not sure why - I haven't sobbed for a while lately - maybe my body just wants to do it... I'll be listening to segments on NPR and I find my eyes well up...

On Today's agenda I will be working, then going for a run and then watching the Biggest Loser finale.  I don't know if I'll be able to stay up that late...

I know, my life is exciting.  I can't help it...

hmmm....

I am still trying to figure out the series finale of Lost - I've been a pretty faithful fan - but I'm not so sure about the ending... They're all dead?  I suppose that's alright... but still... I'm not pissed off by the ending but I am not completely satisfied... 

Okay, what else.  I went to the studio yesterday (and watched the Hurt Locker while I was there)... I broke out my drafting materials and model making supplies...  I am also working on a drawing (sort of)... I'm going back to what I used to do in Grad School - mundane repetitive tasks until something floats to the surface...

I am running out of time - so I will leave you with some photos from the yard I'm house sitting at.
Okay, I take that back... my server won't let me upload any photos.. poop.

Good Morning - it's great to be here.

I was up 4.6 pounds yesterday (can you say sodium?)... it's alright... it's just the way things go sometimes. 

Other than that bad news yesterday was pretty  routine.  A guy I went to high school with was in town for the weekend and took my cycle class yesterday... he teaches classes in Richland Washington... After class I went to the studio for a while... I caught up with some of my neighbors there and I guess there was a pig living down the hall for a while... I guess the old manager there wasn't that efficient... they got a new one and she's kicking out all the riff raff.  that's good... I guess there were squatters in the building as well.

I should really go more often.

Today I am teaching and then I think I will go back to the studio... I like it there... I just don't know what I'd be doing.. I guess it doesn't really matter though...

Last night I started contemplating going back to school... sometimes I think it would be nice to go into architecture (or just model making...)... maybe that's what I'll work on.. making a model of my ideal studio...  I've got all the model making supplies... okay - I've got an idea... woot woot.

Stinky peeking out from under Zoe.

It's not going to be pretty.

I ate over half a bag of reduced fat potato chips for dinner last night.

I'm guessing I won't weigh in at goal... sabotage.  I know I'm doing it... I do it anyway.

The thought crossed my mind of getting up at the crack of dawn and running to try and lose a few pounds before I weigh in but that's not a healthy way to do anything... (bad thinking - a dieters mentality). 

I would go back to bed if I didn't have to teach this morning.  Last night was really rainy - it's sort of gloomy today.  I think I'll go to my studio this afternoon... or take a nap.  either one sounds good right now...

I can't fight this feeling anymore...

it's cramps... oh joy.  just one step closer to menopause...

Last night I went running again.  I made it around Greenlake twice before it started getting dark.  I am happy to report that my new shoes are perfect!

I am at the new house this morning... they remodeled the master suite and they have the most awesome bathroom - those of you who know me know I don't like to use the word awesome... it's bothersome.. but I'm using it here!  The only thing I would change about this bathroom is that I would put in a bathtub.  There is a big ass walk in shower with two -  count-em TWO shower heads.  I will post some photos later... there's nothing like a great bathroom...

Today - this is today... I have been having issues with eating this week so I think I won't be making my ww weigh in goal tomorrow... Oh I hate the issues...

Today is Bike to Work day... I teach cycle but I don't own a bike... funny... I actually do own a bike but it lives in a garage in Olympia... it's not really commute worthy...

Hey Megan - if you're reading this hi!  If in fact you are the Megan I think you are.... it's the bike I bought from Sears back in 1986 or something like that... you might not remember - I only rode it a few times...

Okay, I better suck up the rest of this coffee and think about hosing myself off.

I'm not ready.

Today seems like a good sit on the sofa in your robe day.

I have an itch... a travel itch... I also have an I want money itch...  not a lot of money... just 62,000 to pay off my student loans.  Then I would be debt free!

Okay, I also have an "I want to own property" itch as well....

And an "I want to experience domesticity" itch.....

maybe I should just get a tube of hydrocortisone and get rid of the itch...

Tonight I move over to the other house I'm housesitting at...  I'm a little bit excited because they just got their bathroom remodeled and it's going to be sweet.  I love bathrooms... I love taking baths and showers...

Okay

I have to admit that these posts are getting pretty lame... My life used to be more interesting when I was in grad school and uber-poor and in a different city... I have become dull... my life is stuck on repeat...  I need some excitement...  maybe I need to start drinking again...

Seattle Weekly Article

Senior Prom Article Seattle Weekly

I'm a little bit excited about this whole movie thing... If I ever manage to procreate I think this might be how I'd feel if one of my kids did something big.

Evening Magazine Spot

The Status Update.

Those of you who know me probably know that I am one of those Facebook people... I was on it long before it became the norm... well at least the norm for people my age... I like to update my status.. a lot. 

I was going to go on about this subject but I've lost the feeling... What is going on?  I walked to University Village last night... I played with the ipad... it's nice but it would never replace Crusty II.  I also managed to eat three mini sleeves of Ritz crackers on the way back to the house... oh well. 

Only six weeks or so and I get to go to camp.  That will be fun... I can always use a good dose of summer camp (can't we all?).  I'm contemplating using frequent flier miles to purchase a ticket to New York next February for the College Art Association  convention... I've got to start planning ahead!

Tomorrow I switch over the other house that I am watching cats at...  the cats I've been watching are pretty nice though.  Friendly and cute... not too obtrusive.

OH, before I forget... my friend Matt's son is going to be on Evening Magazine tonight talking about his movie that is going to be premiering at the SIFF.  I think he's also supposed to be on the cover of the Weekly today.. should be exciting.

Coffee calls...

Good Morning!

I am coming to you from a new sofa this morning... I am watching my friend's cats for a few days before I go over to my other kitty sitting gig.  These kitties are pretty nice... the house is nice.  It makes me wonder what it might be like to own property... hmmm...

Yesterday I had a little mishap with my toenails... when I ran last week I bruised two of my toenails on the right foot... I thought I was through all of this... but no.  I have to go through losing toenails again...  well, let me get back to the story - I was hanging out at my desk yesterday and I decided to take off my shoes,  I casually tried to push my desk drawer closed with my foot and somehow managed to catch my toenail in it... (It takes talent)...  last night I had to do some surgery on the two toenails to take some pressure off of them...

Okay, enough pretty stuff...

I am thinking that I should get my plane ticket now for the College Art Association Conference next year in New York.  I can use frequent flier miles to get there for free!  I think I should do it and figure out the details later.  I think I'm ready for another adventure...

Tonight I think I may try to go for a run again...  My legs are feeling pretty good... I have to keep working on longer distances...

I think it's time for some more coffee... later people...

Sloths!

Meet the sloths from Amphibian Avenger on Vimeo.

A long list...

I am going to have a busy day... I start cat sitting today but I have to pack, work, teach, pack more and then move...  I should be done by 8:30 tonight (hopefully)...

Yesterday I went to the studio for the afternoon... I didn't really do anything, but it's nice just to go there and go through the motions sometimes... I need to start looking for opportunities to show my work...

ummm.... I'm not feeling the blog post this morning... I'm not feeling much of anything...  it must be all that leftover cake I ate yesterday...