Friday, June 26, 2009
Wow.
Check out this before & after (Dominique's Hall) at Design*Sponge. Definitely not your average hall.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Back in the saddle!
I found it pretty difficult to keep my Shred routine going after my shower weekend, so I took 7 days off (Mon-Fri of last week & Mon and Tues this week--plus the weekends, but I don't do the Shred on those days anyway).
I started it up again yesterday. Right now I'm on day 2 of two weeks (5 days) of the advanced version of Level 2.
It's difficult, but the only thing I have to stop in the middle of are those darn double jump ropes (Level 1 is single, Level 2 is double). I'm still amazed that something seemingly simple is actually pretty darn tough to do.
My sister has started doing the 100 pushups thing again. I'm tempted to start it up again now that my core muscles are up to snuff. When I tried it the first time, I kept pulling an ab muscle so I quit.
I also read this cute blog post from Elizabeth Anne Designs blog. I emailed it to Mr. P and he says with incredulity, "You want to do a half marathon?!" Well, no. Not a half marathon per se. I like the idea of it--a 5k or something is a little more attainable. It would be a great goal to reach together (although, he could probably run one right now without a problem) and it'd get me fit in time for the wedding (maybe?). The other thing I was thinking was maybe not running (the hills and roads--no shoulder--around here make for a difficult run), but biking would be a good option. He's been pretty good about riding his to work, but I haven't gotten on mine once all season. :oP Disappointing.
I started it up again yesterday. Right now I'm on day 2 of two weeks (5 days) of the advanced version of Level 2.
It's difficult, but the only thing I have to stop in the middle of are those darn double jump ropes (Level 1 is single, Level 2 is double). I'm still amazed that something seemingly simple is actually pretty darn tough to do.
My sister has started doing the 100 pushups thing again. I'm tempted to start it up again now that my core muscles are up to snuff. When I tried it the first time, I kept pulling an ab muscle so I quit.
I also read this cute blog post from Elizabeth Anne Designs blog. I emailed it to Mr. P and he says with incredulity, "You want to do a half marathon?!" Well, no. Not a half marathon per se. I like the idea of it--a 5k or something is a little more attainable. It would be a great goal to reach together (although, he could probably run one right now without a problem) and it'd get me fit in time for the wedding (maybe?). The other thing I was thinking was maybe not running (the hills and roads--no shoulder--around here make for a difficult run), but biking would be a good option. He's been pretty good about riding his to work, but I haven't gotten on mine once all season. :oP Disappointing.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
VOTE FOR RUTH!
Ruth is my cousin's wife's best friend. She makes the best purses/bags! Vote for her here.
Honest Scrap Award
A Life Less Ordinary tagged me for the "Honest Scrap Award" and the rules are to post 10 things about you that are true, that they might not know. Then you have to tag other bloggers to do the same.
1. I hate living in a messy house, yet can't keep mine clean.
2. I have second thoughts about having kids because of my fiance's computer game/video game habit.
3. I have a subscription to Wine Spectator and haven't opened a single issue I've received.
4. I doubt my decisions and abilities all the time but have become really good at pretending the opposite.
5. I hate that I love to gossip.
6. I used fake eyelashes for the first time 2 weeks ago.
7. I'm my own worst critic.
8. I love edamame, cheese, and Sour Patch Kids.
9. I tend to do/say random and unexpected things just to see what kind of reactions I can get.
10. I don't regret anything I've done or that has happened in my life (even incidents in Italy & an abusive relationship) since it has led to who I have become and has led to many lessons learned.
Now I would love to tag:
my cup runneth over
Time after Time
VenetianBlond
Wandering Thoughts
The Golden Life
1. I hate living in a messy house, yet can't keep mine clean.
2. I have second thoughts about having kids because of my fiance's computer game/video game habit.
3. I have a subscription to Wine Spectator and haven't opened a single issue I've received.
4. I doubt my decisions and abilities all the time but have become really good at pretending the opposite.
5. I hate that I love to gossip.
6. I used fake eyelashes for the first time 2 weeks ago.
7. I'm my own worst critic.
8. I love edamame, cheese, and Sour Patch Kids.
9. I tend to do/say random and unexpected things just to see what kind of reactions I can get.
10. I don't regret anything I've done or that has happened in my life (even incidents in Italy & an abusive relationship) since it has led to who I have become and has led to many lessons learned.
Now I would love to tag:
my cup runneth over
Time after Time
VenetianBlond
Wandering Thoughts
The Golden Life
Preparation is key
Our buddy Dave is leaving town today for his new job in Boston, so there was a little get together at a local pub & grill (where I met my fiance btw) last night.
Mr. P & I walk into the patio to sit down and at that point, there were only 2 other people at our table and they commented on how nice I looked with my makeup and clothes. Apparently I don't normally look like that and the reason for the next question: why?
So I said I had had a second interview at a new dermatology clinic in town and we started talking about that for a little bit. A friend was saying it's great we have one now because it took her forever to get into the one in Asheville.
At any rate, I then noticed a little commotion behind my friends at another table. I look over, and there are the owners of the clinic, who just interviewed me, looking our way and laughing. We waved to each other, said hi, and I swiftly crapped my pants.
We all had a good laugh about it. After they left I leaned over to my fiance and asked, "I didn't say anything bad did I?" I really couldn't remember what I said before I noticed they were there.
Weird thing is that I had completely envisioned this happening as I was getting ready to go out. But what I envisioned was walking by their table, pausing, and politely introducing them to my fiance. Not what actually happened at all.
Mr. P & I walk into the patio to sit down and at that point, there were only 2 other people at our table and they commented on how nice I looked with my makeup and clothes. Apparently I don't normally look like that and the reason for the next question: why?
So I said I had had a second interview at a new dermatology clinic in town and we started talking about that for a little bit. A friend was saying it's great we have one now because it took her forever to get into the one in Asheville.
At any rate, I then noticed a little commotion behind my friends at another table. I look over, and there are the owners of the clinic, who just interviewed me, looking our way and laughing. We waved to each other, said hi, and I swiftly crapped my pants.
We all had a good laugh about it. After they left I leaned over to my fiance and asked, "I didn't say anything bad did I?" I really couldn't remember what I said before I noticed they were there.
Weird thing is that I had completely envisioned this happening as I was getting ready to go out. But what I envisioned was walking by their table, pausing, and politely introducing them to my fiance. Not what actually happened at all.
Monday, June 22, 2009
I do not want to die
From Spring Moon by Bette Bao Lord:
The child shook his head. Slowly the tears fell, like brave soldiers marching before the king.
"Was it a ghost?"
"I..." His words burst forth. "I do not want to die, I do not want to die like True Mother. Why do I have to die?"
Bold Talent put his arms around him, comforting him. "You see, if no one ever died, the world would be a terrible place. There would be too many people, no room to grow food or play. So it is better to have a season and live each minute until it is time to join our ancestors."
The child shook his head. Slowly the tears fell, like brave soldiers marching before the king.
"Was it a ghost?"
"I..." His words burst forth. "I do not want to die, I do not want to die like True Mother. Why do I have to die?"
Bold Talent put his arms around him, comforting him. "You see, if no one ever died, the world would be a terrible place. There would be too many people, no room to grow food or play. So it is better to have a season and live each minute until it is time to join our ancestors."
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