Five Months!
I'm discovering a strong positive and a strong negative at 5 months of pregnancy.
++++++ only 4 months to go! Don't get me wrong. I'm excited about having a child, but God could have seriously picked a better process. Not that I have anything to complain of at all, but I have a feeling there will be bitter complaining in about 4 months. That sense of dread makes me want to just get baby OUT.
------ this is apparantly the magical month where normal sized slacks no longer fit. I'm counting my blessings to still fit most normal sized skirts and dresses, but I have a feeling that another month and Baby's going to tell me no to it all. It would typically be exciting to get new clothes, but apparantly the larger aspect of the maternity world decided that since we only need those clothes for 4 months or so, the quality or style doesn't really matter. Finding nice feeling and nice looking maternity clothing is rather a challenge.
Otherwise, life is normal :)
Well, there was some slight depression during a southern IN wine tour we and a couple friends decided to do yesterday. The wine was great - just pouring the majority of the taste serving back was painful. Still, it was a joy to visit four new wineries, and slightly taste their amazing wine!
31 October 2006
The Best Holiday...
...is of course, Halloween! Let's review the pros.
Costumes are fun.
No obligations to families.
Fun parties are always to be found.
Orange is it's dominate colour.
The holiday stems from ancient Celtic tradition, which is cool historically.
I know there's more, but I can't think of any right now. The sad part was that a lot of people couldn't make it to my party due to travelling, which is understandable, but unhappy. It was still fun...around 15 people scattered throughout the evening, although not enough for the amazing Scavenger Hunt. I'm saving the coolness of that game for next year :) We could have done it with 15 people, but we needed them there at the same time.
The costumes were awesome though! My costume was probably the cheesiest (pregnant Catholic school girl)...and I have to note, when you see two years in a row with somebody seriously committing to a hair change (half of hair shaved, and now a 7 year beard gone), you have to be impressed with something. I'm not sure what, but that's pretty cool.
...is of course, Halloween! Let's review the pros.
Costumes are fun.
No obligations to families.
Fun parties are always to be found.
Orange is it's dominate colour.
The holiday stems from ancient Celtic tradition, which is cool historically.
I know there's more, but I can't think of any right now. The sad part was that a lot of people couldn't make it to my party due to travelling, which is understandable, but unhappy. It was still fun...around 15 people scattered throughout the evening, although not enough for the amazing Scavenger Hunt. I'm saving the coolness of that game for next year :) We could have done it with 15 people, but we needed them there at the same time.
The costumes were awesome though! My costume was probably the cheesiest (pregnant Catholic school girl)...and I have to note, when you see two years in a row with somebody seriously committing to a hair change (half of hair shaved, and now a 7 year beard gone), you have to be impressed with something. I'm not sure what, but that's pretty cool.
12 October 2006
UN-changing Perspectives
Growing up, did you ever live or spend a lot of time near a resort that you loved but never got the opportunity or need to stay there? It's really funny to see how reality changes with time, but perspectives don't always change. Returning for a visit to Michigan this time of year is always nice, especially given that "my" part of MI is stunningly beautiful in the Autumn/Winter - but the exciting part is that we get to stay the night at Shanty Creek...a ski resort between the lakefront and Bellaire. Homes of family scattered about the area resulted in us staying with family as a child, but it hit me for the first time today that we could stay at the resort. No! You don't have to stay with family every time you go to an area of the country where you have a bunch of family! I'm just struck by the irony that we probably all were raised around some extremely cool things that we've never experienced simply because "it's close to home".
Growing up, did you ever live or spend a lot of time near a resort that you loved but never got the opportunity or need to stay there? It's really funny to see how reality changes with time, but perspectives don't always change. Returning for a visit to Michigan this time of year is always nice, especially given that "my" part of MI is stunningly beautiful in the Autumn/Winter - but the exciting part is that we get to stay the night at Shanty Creek...a ski resort between the lakefront and Bellaire. Homes of family scattered about the area resulted in us staying with family as a child, but it hit me for the first time today that we could stay at the resort. No! You don't have to stay with family every time you go to an area of the country where you have a bunch of family! I'm just struck by the irony that we probably all were raised around some extremely cool things that we've never experienced simply because "it's close to home".
09 October 2006
Vampire Bitten?
My actions would have you guessing that. I have successfully not left the top floor of our condo for two days (Fortunately, my office is up here too). The windows are covered with dark sheets. No lights on whatsoever. A growing fear of having the sun hit my face, but going out at night. While you may look for marks around my neck, I can happily say my migraine is gone, and I think for good - at least for this week. Even better, my neurologist said there are some treatment plans out there despite Baby's insistant that I currently get NO pain relief. I had to just stare in shock and wonderment at my OB's stating that Tylenol is really my limit. But then I don't think that I told him that I was diagnosed with complicated migraines, thus he was probably just putting it down to Baby headaches. Let's hope the OB agrees with the neurologist (doctors actually communicating!) because I can't take this much more. To be quite honest, it never even struck me to ring any doctor about these migraines, as I lay in bed wanting to scream but hurting too much to take pleasure in even a simple outburst of emotion. Fortunately, I have a husband with common sense, suggesting I at least tell the neurologist ;)
My actions would have you guessing that. I have successfully not left the top floor of our condo for two days (Fortunately, my office is up here too). The windows are covered with dark sheets. No lights on whatsoever. A growing fear of having the sun hit my face, but going out at night. While you may look for marks around my neck, I can happily say my migraine is gone, and I think for good - at least for this week. Even better, my neurologist said there are some treatment plans out there despite Baby's insistant that I currently get NO pain relief. I had to just stare in shock and wonderment at my OB's stating that Tylenol is really my limit. But then I don't think that I told him that I was diagnosed with complicated migraines, thus he was probably just putting it down to Baby headaches. Let's hope the OB agrees with the neurologist (doctors actually communicating!) because I can't take this much more. To be quite honest, it never even struck me to ring any doctor about these migraines, as I lay in bed wanting to scream but hurting too much to take pleasure in even a simple outburst of emotion. Fortunately, I have a husband with common sense, suggesting I at least tell the neurologist ;)
01 October 2006
It's Pumpkin Month!
Granted pumpkins are continuous throughout the Fall, but October is a very special month because you get a whole month to decorate and prepare for the greatest holiday of the year: Halloween. Yes, above Christmas. I love Christmas, but there's some levels of stress in that holiday that Halloween happily leaves out, mostly because you get to wear costumes and one of my absolute FAVOURITE colours is orange.
The wonderful world of Fall was kicked off with Carmen on Friday. Indy Opera has definitely invested time and money in this season's productions. The rest of the weekend was dedicated to converting the home into Fall decor :)
Granted pumpkins are continuous throughout the Fall, but October is a very special month because you get a whole month to decorate and prepare for the greatest holiday of the year: Halloween. Yes, above Christmas. I love Christmas, but there's some levels of stress in that holiday that Halloween happily leaves out, mostly because you get to wear costumes and one of my absolute FAVOURITE colours is orange.
The wonderful world of Fall was kicked off with Carmen on Friday. Indy Opera has definitely invested time and money in this season's productions. The rest of the weekend was dedicated to converting the home into Fall decor :)
25 September 2006
Scully
The latest addition to the Willeke household is an adorable Armadillo lizard now christened Scully. She's from South Africa, which is a perfect fit for my acquatic African motif in the sitting room. Technically she's from some pet store no longer wanted by the owner, thus mine...but we'll just pretend that she has a clue as to what her indigenous environment is. Now I just need some African doves so then I'll have the air, water and desert regions of Africa covered.
The latest addition to the Willeke household is an adorable Armadillo lizard now christened Scully. She's from South Africa, which is a perfect fit for my acquatic African motif in the sitting room. Technically she's from some pet store no longer wanted by the owner, thus mine...but we'll just pretend that she has a clue as to what her indigenous environment is. Now I just need some African doves so then I'll have the air, water and desert regions of Africa covered.
19 September 2006
Cravings
When I say cravings, I'm not referring to the "oo, that sounds good" kind of craving. I'm referring to the "there is NOTHING ELSE IN THIS WORLD ACCEPTABLE except object of craving". So you have to just pray that whatever Baby decides to make you crave is going to be healthy! Granted other food is eaten, but that food is like saltless crackers if a craving hits.
This is my list that I have gone through in order...
1. Pickles. Dill only. The small ones.
2. BW3's spicy garlic sauce. Boney or boneless chicken was fine. Hell, just give me the SAUCE and I was happy.
3. (London) Crisps. No country can make crisps like the UK. Especially the kettle type of crisps without MSG of which I'm desperately allergic. The only flavours acceptable were the Mesquite Salsa with Tomato and Red Onion with Double Gloucester flavours.
4. (Paris and London) Ketchup. The crisps weren't really making me feel great probably because they still aren't healthy, despite being kettle types, so I quickly switched to ketchup. Yes, chips were fine with that...or not. Whatever. Just hand over the ketchup.
5. Oranges. That's the current craving, and I'm averaging 4 a day. Yet I hate Orange Juice. There is no science to the world of pregnancy cravings!
When I say cravings, I'm not referring to the "oo, that sounds good" kind of craving. I'm referring to the "there is NOTHING ELSE IN THIS WORLD ACCEPTABLE except object of craving". So you have to just pray that whatever Baby decides to make you crave is going to be healthy! Granted other food is eaten, but that food is like saltless crackers if a craving hits.
This is my list that I have gone through in order...
1. Pickles. Dill only. The small ones.
2. BW3's spicy garlic sauce. Boney or boneless chicken was fine. Hell, just give me the SAUCE and I was happy.
3. (London) Crisps. No country can make crisps like the UK. Especially the kettle type of crisps without MSG of which I'm desperately allergic. The only flavours acceptable were the Mesquite Salsa with Tomato and Red Onion with Double Gloucester flavours.
4. (Paris and London) Ketchup. The crisps weren't really making me feel great probably because they still aren't healthy, despite being kettle types, so I quickly switched to ketchup. Yes, chips were fine with that...or not. Whatever. Just hand over the ketchup.
5. Oranges. That's the current craving, and I'm averaging 4 a day. Yet I hate Orange Juice. There is no science to the world of pregnancy cravings!
16 September 2006
Back in USA
Note the enthusiasm (or lack thereof). I could have used a few more weeks away, but it was really great returning to London and Paris. Stonehenge and the Roman Baths were new sites for me, and Paris was extra special since I had only been to Paris once, leaving lots and lots and lots of wonderful new things to do. Howie did the tourist stuff, Eric did the sculpture and military stuff, and I did the art stuff. Regarding London, I've determined my next trip is going to involve a different play, musical, or broadway each night. We went to one play and one concert, but given all the playhouses in London, we should have attended more.
Expecting Baby added a fun twist. Previously, I never, ever, noticed baby things in the UK or Europe; however, this trip opened my eyes to ALL the baby and maternity boutiques. It is a very very very very good thing I don't know Baby's gender until October because that saved us a immense fortune investing in Burberry's baby line ;) There was a entire floor section of Burberry baby items in Harrods *happy sigh*. We did get to the Hundred Acre Wood for some nursery items. I kept explaining all the Pooh places to Baby, but Eric's pretty sure that my explanations will need repeated later.
Note the enthusiasm (or lack thereof). I could have used a few more weeks away, but it was really great returning to London and Paris. Stonehenge and the Roman Baths were new sites for me, and Paris was extra special since I had only been to Paris once, leaving lots and lots and lots of wonderful new things to do. Howie did the tourist stuff, Eric did the sculpture and military stuff, and I did the art stuff. Regarding London, I've determined my next trip is going to involve a different play, musical, or broadway each night. We went to one play and one concert, but given all the playhouses in London, we should have attended more.
Expecting Baby added a fun twist. Previously, I never, ever, noticed baby things in the UK or Europe; however, this trip opened my eyes to ALL the baby and maternity boutiques. It is a very very very very good thing I don't know Baby's gender until October because that saved us a immense fortune investing in Burberry's baby line ;) There was a entire floor section of Burberry baby items in Harrods *happy sigh*. We did get to the Hundred Acre Wood for some nursery items. I kept explaining all the Pooh places to Baby, but Eric's pretty sure that my explanations will need repeated later.
31 August 2006
22 August 2006
Capped At 10th Season
What else, but the wonderful world of Stargate! The SCI-FI Channel has a lot of gall to interrupt my personal entertainment. Actually, I can't help but wonder if it's a wise move. If they continued, the hokiness could expand into eye-crossing horror of plots run into the ground and Staff weapon blasted a few hundred times. Besides Atlantis is continuing, and that seems to be pretty much the same thing. Just different stars, different bad guys, and different home base.
What else, but the wonderful world of Stargate! The SCI-FI Channel has a lot of gall to interrupt my personal entertainment. Actually, I can't help but wonder if it's a wise move. If they continued, the hokiness could expand into eye-crossing horror of plots run into the ground and Staff weapon blasted a few hundred times. Besides Atlantis is continuing, and that seems to be pretty much the same thing. Just different stars, different bad guys, and different home base.
21 August 2006
Bunny Memories
Sometimes you wonder if it's worth having pets because they inevitably die, but I think that thought is the fleeting sentence that passes through the most painful realisation that your pet has died. Later, you start going through pictures and realising how much your pet added to your quality of life, and really, how you provided a peaceful home for your pet. I don't know if it's just albino rabbits that don't live long, or my inability to keep rabbits alive. Sadly, I have to add another wonderful rabbit to the list of wonderful bunnies in my life.
MAZI, albino New Zealand, died from unknown causes
FLOPPY, brown Lop, died from heart attack while on vacation
THUMPER, black and white mutt, died from unknown causes
CHERRY, albino New Zealand, died from .22 bullet when she escaped and some asshole had nothing better to do. It is not pleasant to discover the body of your adorable bunny with a bullet hole in her head at 5 years old.
You would think all these losses would cure me from rabbit ownership, but I just want another one. Something about owning lots of pets over the years (dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, frogs), life becomes unbearable without them!
Sometimes you wonder if it's worth having pets because they inevitably die, but I think that thought is the fleeting sentence that passes through the most painful realisation that your pet has died. Later, you start going through pictures and realising how much your pet added to your quality of life, and really, how you provided a peaceful home for your pet. I don't know if it's just albino rabbits that don't live long, or my inability to keep rabbits alive. Sadly, I have to add another wonderful rabbit to the list of wonderful bunnies in my life.MAZI, albino New Zealand, died from unknown causes
FLOPPY, brown Lop, died from heart attack while on vacation
THUMPER, black and white mutt, died from unknown causes
CHERRY, albino New Zealand, died from .22 bullet when she escaped and some asshole had nothing better to do. It is not pleasant to discover the body of your adorable bunny with a bullet hole in her head at 5 years old.
You would think all these losses would cure me from rabbit ownership, but I just want another one. Something about owning lots of pets over the years (dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, frogs), life becomes unbearable without them!
14 August 2006
Due March 26
Books are so amazing, especially when you start reading them. I bought one, then my mum-in-law bought me one, and I found out the nurse is going to give me one tomorrow, so I thought I might start reading one of them at least. I think part of me wanted to remain ignorant of what's to come, but I got a great pep talk from a friend at Kick to the Stars. She was so positive and happy and told me about the future bright spots. It was very encouraging, so I started delving, which led to to figuring out my due date. I can't believe I'm in my ninth week! So far, so fun :) (Despite the loss of certain food and beverage qualities!)
Books are so amazing, especially when you start reading them. I bought one, then my mum-in-law bought me one, and I found out the nurse is going to give me one tomorrow, so I thought I might start reading one of them at least. I think part of me wanted to remain ignorant of what's to come, but I got a great pep talk from a friend at Kick to the Stars. She was so positive and happy and told me about the future bright spots. It was very encouraging, so I started delving, which led to to figuring out my due date. I can't believe I'm in my ninth week! So far, so fun :) (Despite the loss of certain food and beverage qualities!)
07 August 2006
Lucky, I think
It's hard to believe that this miserable feeling of nausea from almost exactly 8am - 930am is lucky, but after reading a pregnancy book that explains the horrors that some women endure, I think I am very very lucky. No puking yet, and other than some feelings of grumpiness for the impending weight gain, I'm feeling good. That's good for 6 weeks, right?
Purchases Made So Far:
1 Baby Blanket
2 Stuffed Animals
Baby Sun Lotion
Please don't try and apply logic to that. I seriously have no idea. The blanket was bought before I even knew b/c it was on a great sale and it was SO soft. The stuffed animals was just a moment of "oh my god I'm going to have a baby and she has to have a million stuffed animals". The sun lotion...I don't know. The bottle was cute.
Meanwhile, there are the purchases to make me not feel like a complete dump. So the visit to the magical world of Sephora was fantastic. One great thing about going to Paris next month is the BIG Sephora. "Oh hey guys, there's the Louvre. Go have fun with that...I'll be pretending I'm drastically wealthy and gorgeous in this store for six straight hours." ;)
It's hard to believe that this miserable feeling of nausea from almost exactly 8am - 930am is lucky, but after reading a pregnancy book that explains the horrors that some women endure, I think I am very very lucky. No puking yet, and other than some feelings of grumpiness for the impending weight gain, I'm feeling good. That's good for 6 weeks, right?
Purchases Made So Far:
1 Baby Blanket
2 Stuffed Animals
Baby Sun Lotion
Please don't try and apply logic to that. I seriously have no idea. The blanket was bought before I even knew b/c it was on a great sale and it was SO soft. The stuffed animals was just a moment of "oh my god I'm going to have a baby and she has to have a million stuffed animals". The sun lotion...I don't know. The bottle was cute.
Meanwhile, there are the purchases to make me not feel like a complete dump. So the visit to the magical world of Sephora was fantastic. One great thing about going to Paris next month is the BIG Sephora. "Oh hey guys, there's the Louvre. Go have fun with that...I'll be pretending I'm drastically wealthy and gorgeous in this store for six straight hours." ;)
31 May 2006
18 May 2006
11 May 2006
Blissful Beach Bumming!
Granted, Kitty Hawk is not quite the same as Puerto Vallerta, but it's great for getting away for a week. Our townhouse is over Currituck Sound, and two blocks the other way is the beach. Nothing really of which to complain :) Even better, I've been lazy beyond belief.
Sunday: moped and read since it was rainy
Monday: went to go see the only remaining original Spanish mustang breed
Tuesday: went shopping at the the outlet, which included a Coach store
Wednesday: sat on the beach; wrote up AU plotlines, re-did my Jaffa feats
Thursday: watched LOTR extended version, finished a course for work
Friday: going to Roanoke and planning to hit up two microbreweries
The actions stated have been the pinnacle of excitment for each day. The remaining multiple hours were spent sleeping, watching the water, and reading :)
Granted, Kitty Hawk is not quite the same as Puerto Vallerta, but it's great for getting away for a week. Our townhouse is over Currituck Sound, and two blocks the other way is the beach. Nothing really of which to complain :) Even better, I've been lazy beyond belief.
Sunday: moped and read since it was rainy
Monday: went to go see the only remaining original Spanish mustang breed
Tuesday: went shopping at the the outlet, which included a Coach store
Wednesday: sat on the beach; wrote up AU plotlines, re-did my Jaffa feats
Thursday: watched LOTR extended version, finished a course for work
Friday: going to Roanoke and planning to hit up two microbreweries
The actions stated have been the pinnacle of excitment for each day. The remaining multiple hours were spent sleeping, watching the water, and reading :)
25 April 2006
Two Weeks!
This week is quite an improvement over last week, although it really wouldn't take much. I think the improvement is largely due to two things: my increasing calousness to tasks, and my realisation that I get away from it all for eight WHOLE days. I always have this inane desire to put 110% into everything I do. Guess what. It's just not possible. If I plan to live my life with any semblance of normalcy, everything can't be a priority! This has helped me produce the sound effect of "meh" when I blow something off, or good God, only give 90% of my effort. Meanwhile, this holiday from life isn't very exotic (North Carolina), but beachtime in a nice resort works fine for me! Two weeks to go!
This week is quite an improvement over last week, although it really wouldn't take much. I think the improvement is largely due to two things: my increasing calousness to tasks, and my realisation that I get away from it all for eight WHOLE days. I always have this inane desire to put 110% into everything I do. Guess what. It's just not possible. If I plan to live my life with any semblance of normalcy, everything can't be a priority! This has helped me produce the sound effect of "meh" when I blow something off, or good God, only give 90% of my effort. Meanwhile, this holiday from life isn't very exotic (North Carolina), but beachtime in a nice resort works fine for me! Two weeks to go!
17 April 2006
13 April 2006
Squirrel Wars
I have the perfect office. The window's open right in front of me...a gin and tonic slightly to my right and the fan bringing in the gorgeous air at a nice rate. To better enjoy my perfect view of a budding tree as I half heartedly work on curriculum design, I had Eric put up a little bird feeder for two reasons...1) to torture Q as she sits on the window sill in agony that she can't quite reach the birds, 2) and to just enjoy the lovely twittering birds. All went well until the appearance of the squirrel.
I think this squirrel takes Yoga since my tearing down branches around the bird feeder has had no effect whatsoever. I don't think he even cares about getting the seed anymore, but just puts himself in these crazy contortions to reach the seed to piss me off. Swearing and stick waving has done nothing except to have it move away a few branches chattering me rudely, and probably laughing his ass off when I nearly fell out of the second storey window trying to hit him with the pole I use to hang feeder.
This has continued for several days. He has mocked me for up to six times in the same afternoon. Today I reached my blood pressure ceiling. While I figured my .38 snubnose with hollow points might cause undue messiness, and god only knows where the bullet would end up...I thought about my .22 pistol, but alas, I have no ammo, and that also seemed extreme, even my state of anger and retribution.
Then...yes...the memories of my BB gun days came floating back. Slowly at first, as my rage was still besting my mood, but eventually a feeling of satisfaction and glee came to me as I rushed to the basement, praying that I still had BBs in my Red Ryder, packed away so many years ago. YES! There are still BBs! LOTS AND LOTS OF BBs!
The tide of the Squirrel Wars are now turning in my favour, as I happily design curriculum, occasionally looking up to see his smarmy face, and then receive a BB in his ass. It's a little disturbing to have a BB gun resting next to my desk, but this is for a most excellent cause.
I have the perfect office. The window's open right in front of me...a gin and tonic slightly to my right and the fan bringing in the gorgeous air at a nice rate. To better enjoy my perfect view of a budding tree as I half heartedly work on curriculum design, I had Eric put up a little bird feeder for two reasons...1) to torture Q as she sits on the window sill in agony that she can't quite reach the birds, 2) and to just enjoy the lovely twittering birds. All went well until the appearance of the squirrel.
I think this squirrel takes Yoga since my tearing down branches around the bird feeder has had no effect whatsoever. I don't think he even cares about getting the seed anymore, but just puts himself in these crazy contortions to reach the seed to piss me off. Swearing and stick waving has done nothing except to have it move away a few branches chattering me rudely, and probably laughing his ass off when I nearly fell out of the second storey window trying to hit him with the pole I use to hang feeder.
This has continued for several days. He has mocked me for up to six times in the same afternoon. Today I reached my blood pressure ceiling. While I figured my .38 snubnose with hollow points might cause undue messiness, and god only knows where the bullet would end up...I thought about my .22 pistol, but alas, I have no ammo, and that also seemed extreme, even my state of anger and retribution.
Then...yes...the memories of my BB gun days came floating back. Slowly at first, as my rage was still besting my mood, but eventually a feeling of satisfaction and glee came to me as I rushed to the basement, praying that I still had BBs in my Red Ryder, packed away so many years ago. YES! There are still BBs! LOTS AND LOTS OF BBs!
The tide of the Squirrel Wars are now turning in my favour, as I happily design curriculum, occasionally looking up to see his smarmy face, and then receive a BB in his ass. It's a little disturbing to have a BB gun resting next to my desk, but this is for a most excellent cause.
12 April 2006
10 April 2006
I'm sold!
Anybody recognise this girlie movie quote?
"Exercise makes endorphins...Endorphins make you happy...Happy people don't kill husbands!"
While it seems like a strange statement out of context of the movie (and perhaps strange in the context of the movie), I'm sold on the idea. Mondays usually make me angry as a general rule, but after a nice 45m workout and piano practice, I feel happy and cheerful, regardless of the work I still have to do. This odd cheerful feeling is a bit unsettling, but it's strangely comforting.
Anybody recognise this girlie movie quote?
"Exercise makes endorphins...Endorphins make you happy...Happy people don't kill husbands!"
While it seems like a strange statement out of context of the movie (and perhaps strange in the context of the movie), I'm sold on the idea. Mondays usually make me angry as a general rule, but after a nice 45m workout and piano practice, I feel happy and cheerful, regardless of the work I still have to do. This odd cheerful feeling is a bit unsettling, but it's strangely comforting.
04 April 2006
I am NOT a Natural Athlete
People seem to think that I love athletics. No. I enjoy being in shape...there's the big difference. Since my accident in February, I've really slacked off since, well, pain can be a big deterrant, but I started last night; resulting in an enlightening experience...
Natural atheletes enjoy getting yanked all over road and sidewalk. I discovered that treadmills would be obsolete if everybody owned a big dog.
Natural atheletes like feeling the burn of weight lifting. Whoever created the saying "no pain, no gain" should be killed...painfully.
Natural atheletes crave running, even though it seems a very unnatural activity.
My conclusion: I am NOT a natural athlete! I just suffer through it.
People seem to think that I love athletics. No. I enjoy being in shape...there's the big difference. Since my accident in February, I've really slacked off since, well, pain can be a big deterrant, but I started last night; resulting in an enlightening experience...
Natural atheletes enjoy getting yanked all over road and sidewalk. I discovered that treadmills would be obsolete if everybody owned a big dog.
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Natural atheletes like feeling the burn of weight lifting. Whoever created the saying "no pain, no gain" should be killed...painfully.
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Natural atheletes crave running, even though it seems a very unnatural activity.
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My conclusion: I am NOT a natural athlete! I just suffer through it.
21 March 2006
from bad to worse
This first sign of a very grumpy day has something to do with snow freakin' COVERING my fresh blooming daffadils. I don't mind a little snow under my daffy's (very photogenic), but covering?!? S-o-m-e-b--o-d-y missed the memo that winter is over.
The second very very bad sign was my attempts to settle down to do some work, when ABC flashes "special report" by the President. I'm pretty sure that he skipped Speech in High School. I do have to give him some kudo's for taking on some extremely difficult questions, but I still had to cringe through the sloppy English. That will give anybody a headache, of which I now have. Thank you, President Bush.
The good news is a class cancellation on the far West side, so I have a little more time to myself today.
2-1. Negativity is ahead by one.
This first sign of a very grumpy day has something to do with snow freakin' COVERING my fresh blooming daffadils. I don't mind a little snow under my daffy's (very photogenic), but covering?!? S-o-m-e-b--o-d-y missed the memo that winter is over.
The second very very bad sign was my attempts to settle down to do some work, when ABC flashes "special report" by the President. I'm pretty sure that he skipped Speech in High School. I do have to give him some kudo's for taking on some extremely difficult questions, but I still had to cringe through the sloppy English. That will give anybody a headache, of which I now have. Thank you, President Bush.
The good news is a class cancellation on the far West side, so I have a little more time to myself today.
2-1. Negativity is ahead by one.
17 March 2006
Panic Zone
31 pair.
In a frenzy of stupidity, I had decided that I should have a more efficient approach to my shoes. Owning over 40 pair, I had reasoned that even with my trading shoes out for the appropriate season, I wasn't wearing most of my shoes. That insane bit of thinking led me to pitch nine pairs of shoes!
As you can see by the picture, my spring/summer season shoes are now down to only two shelves and 21 pairs of shoes/sandals...that includes the golf shoes, which are obviously limited in use. This of course was immediately remedied by a trip to the shoe store and the purchase of two new pair of sandals.
What the hell was I thinking? Pitching nine pairs of shoes? That's like...rejecting your own or something.
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31 pair.
In a frenzy of stupidity, I had decided that I should have a more efficient approach to my shoes. Owning over 40 pair, I had reasoned that even with my trading shoes out for the appropriate season, I wasn't wearing most of my shoes. That insane bit of thinking led me to pitch nine pairs of shoes!
As you can see by the picture, my spring/summer season shoes are now down to only two shelves and 21 pairs of shoes/sandals...that includes the golf shoes, which are obviously limited in use. This of course was immediately remedied by a trip to the shoe store and the purchase of two new pair of sandals.
What the hell was I thinking? Pitching nine pairs of shoes? That's like...rejecting your own or something.
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15 March 2006
13 March 2006
Birthday
I wasn't that excited about my birthday because I am now on the official countdown for the 30th year of my life. 3...2...1... Dear God. I did get some encouragement from some friends Thursday evening though. I went out to the ever wonderful half-off martini night with Dottie to Scholar's Inn, then down to the Chatterbox. It was heartening to note that people kept asking, "so is it your 21st?" when I was introduced as a birthday girl. I would then explain that occurred six years ago, and that I was slightly depressed about it, but the encouraging responses were that "27 is just as fun, only not as stupid". With that thought, I'll press forward; making the most of each moment :)
I wasn't that excited about my birthday because I am now on the official countdown for the 30th year of my life. 3...2...1... Dear God. I did get some encouragement from some friends Thursday evening though. I went out to the ever wonderful half-off martini night with Dottie to Scholar's Inn, then down to the Chatterbox. It was heartening to note that people kept asking, "so is it your 21st?" when I was introduced as a birthday girl. I would then explain that occurred six years ago, and that I was slightly depressed about it, but the encouraging responses were that "27 is just as fun, only not as stupid". With that thought, I'll press forward; making the most of each moment :)
09 March 2006
Oscars!
If you ask Ellen, the Oscars is the single most important event, possibly only bested by Christmas, but that's unlikely. I did find it funny that the Indpls paper noted that thowing Oscar parties is a recent rage, when she has been throwing Oscar parties for ...9 years...? 8 years...? Well, the Indy Film Fest threw together a nice red carpet event at Cinema Grill so we could watch it on the big screen...which was very cool, despite some anger that they replaced part of the red carpet hour with short film that was up for an Oscar. Overall, I would give Indy Film Fest kudo's, with a suggestion to replace their MC and get better raffle prizes :)
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If you ask Ellen, the Oscars is the single most important event, possibly only bested by Christmas, but that's unlikely. I did find it funny that the Indpls paper noted that thowing Oscar parties is a recent rage, when she has been throwing Oscar parties for ...9 years...? 8 years...? Well, the Indy Film Fest threw together a nice red carpet event at Cinema Grill so we could watch it on the big screen...which was very cool, despite some anger that they replaced part of the red carpet hour with short film that was up for an Oscar. Overall, I would give Indy Film Fest kudo's, with a suggestion to replace their MC and get better raffle prizes :)
20 February 2006
13 February 2006
Partyin'
All I can say is that whoever missed the Indy Wine Fest Friday missed the best wine tasting event ever. 62 tables of wine brought to you in one room...what can I say?
All I can say is that whoever missed the Indy Wine Fest Friday missed the best wine tasting event ever. 62 tables of wine brought to you in one room...what can I say?
31 January 2006
The Next Napa Valley?
A few friends and I crawled into the van at the ghastly hour of 10am Sunday for a Indiana winery tour, but it was well worth it. We discovered a couple wineries that should not be making wine, but the rest were fabulous. Indiana has a "Wine Trail", that made it easy to find the ever elusive wineries in the middle of the Indiana hinterlands. Some were in a special terrain they have dubbed as the Uplands. These official Upland wineries were amazing with too many wines from which to choose. I can't wait to go back!
Check out Matt's blog for pictures.
A few friends and I crawled into the van at the ghastly hour of 10am Sunday for a Indiana winery tour, but it was well worth it. We discovered a couple wineries that should not be making wine, but the rest were fabulous. Indiana has a "Wine Trail", that made it easy to find the ever elusive wineries in the middle of the Indiana hinterlands. Some were in a special terrain they have dubbed as the Uplands. These official Upland wineries were amazing with too many wines from which to choose. I can't wait to go back!
Check out Matt's blog for pictures.
25 January 2006
even MORE!
disclaimer: for Babylon fans only
A lack of cable puts my head under the sand for TV made movies, so the discovery Bab 5's Movie Collection put me into a tailspin of excitement. I'm not through all of them yet, but they are perfect for answering those remaining questions from the seasons. The first movie is horrible beyond belief since the costumes have not yet been completely determined, and the set not quite ready, but so far the second finally clears some of the Minbari mystique (and the costumes/set is fixed).
More updates to be posted soon.
27 Jan 06 Update
So, I finished the five TV movie's...and they were awesome! Like I said, the The Gathering (1st) kinda sucks and would never watch it again. In the Beginning (2nd) was a good synopsis of the Minbari-Earth war and what led up to it. Third Space (3rd) was a showing of the Vorlan pride downfall and how they are not quite as god like as they tend to promote. The River of Souls (4th) was really cool if you are into the Soul Takers...guess what! They make mistakes too. Finally, we have A Call to Arms (5th) which has confused me a bit. It has ended with a biological weapon place on Earth by an old Shadow planet killer, and Earth is quarantined. They have five years to find an antidote, and Sheridan's going after older civilizations that might have the answer.
disclaimer: for Babylon fans only
A lack of cable puts my head under the sand for TV made movies, so the discovery Bab 5's Movie Collection put me into a tailspin of excitement. I'm not through all of them yet, but they are perfect for answering those remaining questions from the seasons. The first movie is horrible beyond belief since the costumes have not yet been completely determined, and the set not quite ready, but so far the second finally clears some of the Minbari mystique (and the costumes/set is fixed).
More updates to be posted soon.
27 Jan 06 Update
So, I finished the five TV movie's...and they were awesome! Like I said, the The Gathering (1st) kinda sucks and would never watch it again. In the Beginning (2nd) was a good synopsis of the Minbari-Earth war and what led up to it. Third Space (3rd) was a showing of the Vorlan pride downfall and how they are not quite as god like as they tend to promote. The River of Souls (4th) was really cool if you are into the Soul Takers...guess what! They make mistakes too. Finally, we have A Call to Arms (5th) which has confused me a bit. It has ended with a biological weapon place on Earth by an old Shadow planet killer, and Earth is quarantined. They have five years to find an antidote, and Sheridan's going after older civilizations that might have the answer.
23 January 2006
Finally
You're watching TV and your hand slips out from the blanket to reach for the popcorn. A gust of freezing 68 degree air slaps at you and you quickly withdraw your extended hand without the popcorn. Or...even worse...you're working on your laptop and while your body is comfy under that blanket warmth, your arms suffer the non-blanket temperatures.
Until...a person finally understands the important issues and invents the slanket.
It is true that Da Vinci, Einstein and Gates may have contributed to our society's progression to knowledge and technology, but there is NO POINT to having that technology if you can't enjoy it in the proper way. Slankets are the key to that enjoyment.
You're watching TV and your hand slips out from the blanket to reach for the popcorn. A gust of freezing 68 degree air slaps at you and you quickly withdraw your extended hand without the popcorn. Or...even worse...you're working on your laptop and while your body is comfy under that blanket warmth, your arms suffer the non-blanket temperatures.
Until...a person finally understands the important issues and invents the slanket.
It is true that Da Vinci, Einstein and Gates may have contributed to our society's progression to knowledge and technology, but there is NO POINT to having that technology if you can't enjoy it in the proper way. Slankets are the key to that enjoyment.
15 January 2006
13 January 2006
07 January 2006
01 January 2006
Vampires with souls?
Screw Buffy. I wanna watch Angel.
Edit - So I did remain openminded and watched the whole show, but it was just ... too ... High School. Maybe ... too ... 80's. I'm not sure. It didn't flip my switch even though Ellen told me that I'll have to get through some rather painful seasons before it gets good. Is it worth it? At least I get the Prophecy Girl Designs that Ellen named her business.
ANGEL, on the other hand. *slobber* I'm dying to watch that. Not only does it seem like an excellent concept (vampire with a soul), he's such a hottie.
Screw Buffy. I wanna watch Angel.
Edit - So I did remain openminded and watched the whole show, but it was just ... too ... High School. Maybe ... too ... 80's. I'm not sure. It didn't flip my switch even though Ellen told me that I'll have to get through some rather painful seasons before it gets good. Is it worth it? At least I get the Prophecy Girl Designs that Ellen named her business.
ANGEL, on the other hand. *slobber* I'm dying to watch that. Not only does it seem like an excellent concept (vampire with a soul), he's such a hottie.
Twenties and Champagne
We started out at Naked Tchopstix for dinner in order to get parking within a mile of Broadripple, which turned out to be an excellent plan with all of us parking within a couple blocks :)
Sad to say that we had to wait for good drinks until we got home since the Vogue is completely unaware how to make or sell quality drinks; however, the Roarin' Twenties motif was lots of fun. The tuxs and gangsters suits were very sexy. Eric and I even made the final round for the best 20's style dressed couple...too bad there's no prize for second place :(
The biggest entertainment was standing on Broadripple Avenue and watching this VERY happy person getting into everybody's face with a jolly HAPPY NEW YEAR! I couldn't help but notice that he kept a better distance after one girl nearly puked in his face when he squatted down to look up at her. Oh, and one pink shirted guy was pissed to be referred to as Pinky. I think kicking his ass and landing in jail would have been a perfect way to enter 2006, but Mr. Happy got nervous and smoothed ruffled feathers, so we just went home and finally got the much needed alcoholic buzz...
We started out at Naked Tchopstix for dinner in order to get parking within a mile of Broadripple, which turned out to be an excellent plan with all of us parking within a couple blocks :)
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Sad to say that we had to wait for good drinks until we got home since the Vogue is completely unaware how to make or sell quality drinks; however, the Roarin' Twenties motif was lots of fun. The tuxs and gangsters suits were very sexy. Eric and I even made the final round for the best 20's style dressed couple...too bad there's no prize for second place :(
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The biggest entertainment was standing on Broadripple Avenue and watching this VERY happy person getting into everybody's face with a jolly HAPPY NEW YEAR! I couldn't help but notice that he kept a better distance after one girl nearly puked in his face when he squatted down to look up at her. Oh, and one pink shirted guy was pissed to be referred to as Pinky. I think kicking his ass and landing in jail would have been a perfect way to enter 2006, but Mr. Happy got nervous and smoothed ruffled feathers, so we just went home and finally got the much needed alcoholic buzz...
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