Recently read some books by a woman named Sarah Mason. Her publications are based in England, so I got to read with a British accent. That was super fun. I like it when writers give people crazy family, and the mother in this particular story was hilarious. She said "shit macgregor!" often, which was sure to make me giggle. I'm not sure if that has to do with how random the phrase is or if I am like a 4 year old who is easily amused by poo words. What is it that is so funny about poo words? Poop.
I'm looking for some good not-serious books to read. I did the ones there by Sarah Mason; I usually read fantasy or something. I also like to read Nora Roberts because I don't have to think real hard. I just get to enjoy the story. So I'm looking for some new stuff to get into. I need light and funny stories. I am having to do a lot of reading for my master's courses right now and they're, shall we say, oppressive. Excellent for learning, crap for feeling good about life. So, if you know of anything good, light, and funny, send it my way.
Like this, for example: www.readvessel.com
I've almost been married for a year. Saturday is the big day. Looking back, I don't think it was as hard as people make marriage out to be. Yeah, there are some challenges, and he irritates me from time to time, but so do most people. I just live with him. I remember someone talking to me about how marriage can be hard, maybe it was my mom, but they said something about how the other person squeezes the toothpaste can be an issue. I've no idea why that stuck with me. I looked at the toothpaste tube today and found myself thinking, "Why can't he just squeeze this from the bottom? Toothpaste is being wasted here." Thankfully, I don't think the toothpaste issue will lead me to divorce my husband.
My obsession with Japanese pop music continues. I squealed out loud when I heard my favorite band is putting out a new CD. I'm very excited about this. I might have just boughtitonebaybutdon'ttellMatt.
Grad classes start back for me tonight. I am trying to figure out how I can feed myself before 9:30 p.m. when I get home. There is not that much time between me leaving work and arriving at school, it would be tough to slide eating in there. Crackers. I'm going to have to start bringing crackers to sustain myself. I already bring lunch to work...I am going to need a larger lunch box.
But anyway, school today. It's either going to rock, or suck. I'll get back to you on that.
Cheers.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
My Life is Not Boring
Whoa, February! That is the last time I posted! Whoa!
I guess I've been busy. Either that or I haven't felt like writing. I would pin it on the not writing part. I blame that part of my brain. Shame on you, writing brain widget, shame. (I'm not sure if widget may used in this context. This is my blog, I'll do what I want. Dammit.)
So, I am going to be busy soon. Grad school starts back up for me in the next week. I have never seen so many reading assignments in my life. I've already started reading, but I haven't been as hard core about it as I had originally hoped. I am just thankful that the first book I picked up to read wasn't amazingly boring, so I have been able to get some stuff done.
I started piddling with my book again. AGAIN. I think I have a good start this time. If I could just find my notes, I would remember what I'm writing to get to and could probably fill in the rest pretty well. It's hard to get motivated to write that too. I can act it out so well in my head, but when it comes to putting it on paper, (or in the computer, whatever) I seem to lose all steam. That's fine though, I'm totally pimping Tominda's work anyway. (http://www.readvessel.com/) She's really good, I think. (http://www.readvessel.com/) I can't wait to have her book in my hands. Heck, I'll take two and FRAME one of them. (http://www.readvessel.com/) Pimppimppimp.
Started being more serious about weight loss. I joined myfitnesspal.com, where I am able to track my calories (that's weird to get used to, by the way) and how many calories I burn when I exercise (I'm actually running, it's some sort of Christmas miracle). I recommend it, actually. It's only my first week using the site and I feel a little better about myself. (I am aware that I am not fat, but I am pushing my luck and would like to be more healthy and lose a few pounds. Then buy new clothes.) The idea is to enter in how much you weigh, how much you want to weigh, and how often you plan to work out. The program then calculates how many calories you should take in and how many you should burn. It makes it super easy to plan your day. If you know you are going to eat out and are worried about the calories, plan to eat less at lunch. You can see it, so it's neat. (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/) if you want. (http://www.readvessel.com/)
One of my roommates from college moved to Chicago last year to finish up her graduate degree. She asked me maybe two days ago if I wanted to do an Iron Man Sprint (triathlon) with her next summer. Dudes, I hate running. I love to swim and I like bike rides. I'm seriously considering this crap. She showed me a website that will help you get a schedule for training, but I don't know how I could do this with school coming up. I would also have to find another pool, the one at my apartment building will close in Sept. But that would be sorta neat, right? I could actually say, "I did a triathlon." I would have to get a bike. And start running. (ohgawd, the running.)
At least I would be in shape. I also found a Jazzercise class that I think I want to get into. I need fitness! And happy people! And dancing around!
I think I'm getting a social life too. Crazy, I know. I go to happy hours with people Matt works with, I'm thinking about getting DC United half-season tickets (soccer), I get to hang out with my friend J*rock. Maybe I would make more friends at the Jazzercise thing. Or maybe they are all old.
http://www.readvessel.com/
Pimp.
I think I need a kick scooter to get from school to the metro on Wed. and Thurs. Ridiculous, right? I kinda like the idea. (Of course you do, you nut.)
I guess I've been busy. Either that or I haven't felt like writing. I would pin it on the not writing part. I blame that part of my brain. Shame on you, writing brain widget, shame. (I'm not sure if widget may used in this context. This is my blog, I'll do what I want. Dammit.)
So, I am going to be busy soon. Grad school starts back up for me in the next week. I have never seen so many reading assignments in my life. I've already started reading, but I haven't been as hard core about it as I had originally hoped. I am just thankful that the first book I picked up to read wasn't amazingly boring, so I have been able to get some stuff done.
I started piddling with my book again. AGAIN. I think I have a good start this time. If I could just find my notes, I would remember what I'm writing to get to and could probably fill in the rest pretty well. It's hard to get motivated to write that too. I can act it out so well in my head, but when it comes to putting it on paper, (or in the computer, whatever) I seem to lose all steam. That's fine though, I'm totally pimping Tominda's work anyway. (http://www.readvessel.com/) She's really good, I think. (http://www.readvessel.com/) I can't wait to have her book in my hands. Heck, I'll take two and FRAME one of them. (http://www.readvessel.com/) Pimppimppimp.
Started being more serious about weight loss. I joined myfitnesspal.com, where I am able to track my calories (that's weird to get used to, by the way) and how many calories I burn when I exercise (I'm actually running, it's some sort of Christmas miracle). I recommend it, actually. It's only my first week using the site and I feel a little better about myself. (I am aware that I am not fat, but I am pushing my luck and would like to be more healthy and lose a few pounds. Then buy new clothes.) The idea is to enter in how much you weigh, how much you want to weigh, and how often you plan to work out. The program then calculates how many calories you should take in and how many you should burn. It makes it super easy to plan your day. If you know you are going to eat out and are worried about the calories, plan to eat less at lunch. You can see it, so it's neat. (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/) if you want. (http://www.readvessel.com/)
One of my roommates from college moved to Chicago last year to finish up her graduate degree. She asked me maybe two days ago if I wanted to do an Iron Man Sprint (triathlon) with her next summer. Dudes, I hate running. I love to swim and I like bike rides. I'm seriously considering this crap. She showed me a website that will help you get a schedule for training, but I don't know how I could do this with school coming up. I would also have to find another pool, the one at my apartment building will close in Sept. But that would be sorta neat, right? I could actually say, "I did a triathlon." I would have to get a bike. And start running. (ohgawd, the running.)
At least I would be in shape. I also found a Jazzercise class that I think I want to get into. I need fitness! And happy people! And dancing around!
I think I'm getting a social life too. Crazy, I know. I go to happy hours with people Matt works with, I'm thinking about getting DC United half-season tickets (soccer), I get to hang out with my friend J*rock. Maybe I would make more friends at the Jazzercise thing. Or maybe they are all old.
http://www.readvessel.com/
Pimp.
I think I need a kick scooter to get from school to the metro on Wed. and Thurs. Ridiculous, right? I kinda like the idea. (Of course you do, you nut.)
I am super glad Diet Coke doesn't have calories or anything. That would be devastating.
I think I'll start making a list of things I have done, for those moments when I feel like I haven't done anything. Also, if you love lists and have goals, I highly recommend: http://www.43things.com/ I'm there, of course.
Till next time!
P.S. - http://www.readvessel.com/
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