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Normally I pretty much don't notice Valentine's Day one way or the other, but would like to firmly announce this year that Valentine's Day can suck it.
When did it get to be January 25th?
I performed an amazing act this morning, previously assumed impossible. That's right, I went to a 5.30 a.m. yoga class. I've had some back issues lately so decided to throw in some yoga to see if that helps. I used to do yoga a lot, but really it has fallen by the wayside in favor of more intense training. So I guess this means I need to add more hours to my day. So I did my yoga in the morning and still fit in my weight training in the evening. I did bail on spin class, because I honestly couldn't imagine doing an hour of spin after the extremely long day I have had, and it would have involved me waiting around the Y for awhile until it started after my training so I just did half an hour on the elliptical. Which obviously is neither the running nor biking I need to do (specifically the running since I am pretty sure if i attempted to run the half marathon I am planning this year while in my current state I would be setting myself up for failure). Anyway, there are more days for that, I suppose. But I got up and went to the gym at frickin' 5.30 in the morning. Yes, there is, apparently, a 5.30 in the morning also.
So, again, today was a long day. Worked from home because I had a funeral to go to in Lakewood at 1.30 so it was easier for me to just go from home. I have never been to a funeral before. Is that weird, given that I'm nearly 33? Anyway, I have been to plenty of memorial services, but never to a graveside thing. My dad and I talked as he was driving me home. I said that my decision to be cremated has been reinforced now. I said that all I could think was that she was in there. My dad said yeah, he wasn't to keen on being put into a box and decomposing much himself. Anyway, so the funeral was for my cousin Dorothy. Technically my grandfather's cousin, but we always just called each other cousin. She was either 93 (going to be 94 in March) or 94. So it's not like there wasn't a nice long life there. We were pleased that the turnout was much better than expected. My parents were the ones who arranged everything. She didn't really have much else in the way of family who actually knew her well. So at the funeral her cousin (who is 96) showed up and then a couple of other second cousins. That's pretty much who we expected, with the exception of the woman who was her caretaker and another family she was close to. But you know what was cool? She was a teacher and some people saw the obituary and showed up. There was one lady she taught in 1946 or something. I think that's really cool. She retired in 1977 and some of her students saw the obituary and showed up. It's a testament to what a cool and caring person she was. So that was nice. The funeral process was a bit depressing to me, standing around on a gray January afternoon looking at a box with a dead body (it wasn't open casket, but I was still pretty aware of the concept). But it was good because she arranged it all. She didn't have a will or anything, and didn't make her wishes known or anything (she did not like to talk about the possibility of death at all). So my parents found this plot she'd paid for when she and her brother (who died in the 80s) bought them together where their parents were buried. So it was good that she arranged things so at least we knew what she wanted.
Anyway, so yeah, long day. Woke up, went to yoga, went to funeral, came home and finished some work, went to Y again, came home and finished some work. Finally had some food and wine and watched the Big Bang Theory and Tosh.0.
And it was still an improvement over yesterday. Yesterday I woke up after very little sleep feeling hideous. Work was awful. I was on about 80,000,000 shortage reports. I had to spend most of the day on something that I thought was complete on Friday, but by Monday my boss had changed his mind and I needed to do a whole new attachments. I was so stressed. I ripped this guy a new one for giving direction to one of my suppliers. I called my friend crying at one point. I can't believe we are already so far into January to the point it's almost over and so far 2011 has been no improvement over 2010. Know this is a bad attitude to have in January. It's just a month. But still. Oh, I also have a memorial for my friend Irene, who passed away at the end of last year, this week. So yeah. Fun week.
Guess we'll see what tomorrow brings.
So, again, today was a long day. Worked from home because I had a funeral to go to in Lakewood at 1.30 so it was easier for me to just go from home. I have never been to a funeral before. Is that weird, given that I'm nearly 33? Anyway, I have been to plenty of memorial services, but never to a graveside thing. My dad and I talked as he was driving me home. I said that my decision to be cremated has been reinforced now. I said that all I could think was that she was in there. My dad said yeah, he wasn't to keen on being put into a box and decomposing much himself. Anyway, so the funeral was for my cousin Dorothy. Technically my grandfather's cousin, but we always just called each other cousin. She was either 93 (going to be 94 in March) or 94. So it's not like there wasn't a nice long life there. We were pleased that the turnout was much better than expected. My parents were the ones who arranged everything. She didn't really have much else in the way of family who actually knew her well. So at the funeral her cousin (who is 96) showed up and then a couple of other second cousins. That's pretty much who we expected, with the exception of the woman who was her caretaker and another family she was close to. But you know what was cool? She was a teacher and some people saw the obituary and showed up. There was one lady she taught in 1946 or something. I think that's really cool. She retired in 1977 and some of her students saw the obituary and showed up. It's a testament to what a cool and caring person she was. So that was nice. The funeral process was a bit depressing to me, standing around on a gray January afternoon looking at a box with a dead body (it wasn't open casket, but I was still pretty aware of the concept). But it was good because she arranged it all. She didn't have a will or anything, and didn't make her wishes known or anything (she did not like to talk about the possibility of death at all). So my parents found this plot she'd paid for when she and her brother (who died in the 80s) bought them together where their parents were buried. So it was good that she arranged things so at least we knew what she wanted.
Anyway, so yeah, long day. Woke up, went to yoga, went to funeral, came home and finished some work, went to Y again, came home and finished some work. Finally had some food and wine and watched the Big Bang Theory and Tosh.0.
And it was still an improvement over yesterday. Yesterday I woke up after very little sleep feeling hideous. Work was awful. I was on about 80,000,000 shortage reports. I had to spend most of the day on something that I thought was complete on Friday, but by Monday my boss had changed his mind and I needed to do a whole new attachments. I was so stressed. I ripped this guy a new one for giving direction to one of my suppliers. I called my friend crying at one point. I can't believe we are already so far into January to the point it's almost over and so far 2011 has been no improvement over 2010. Know this is a bad attitude to have in January. It's just a month. But still. Oh, I also have a memorial for my friend Irene, who passed away at the end of last year, this week. So yeah. Fun week.
Guess we'll see what tomorrow brings.
Ranty McRantypants
I would like to begin this post by sending much love to all my fabulous friends who have decided this is the year they want to get in shape and be certain to say that I mean absolutely no disrespect and I love you all.
That being said:
I love the Y. The Y is my happy place. I hate this time of year. I can't find a parking spot. People put weights back in random places instead of the clearly marked spaces they are supposed to go. I wanted to go do stretching and ab work after my run and weight lifting, but there were people on all the mats. I was going to snag a mat from the hallway and do it there, but all the mats were gone. I think it's great people want to get in shape, but this time of year the Y is so stupidly crowded and busy it's hard for it to be my happy place.
That is all.
That being said:
I love the Y. The Y is my happy place. I hate this time of year. I can't find a parking spot. People put weights back in random places instead of the clearly marked spaces they are supposed to go. I wanted to go do stretching and ab work after my run and weight lifting, but there were people on all the mats. I was going to snag a mat from the hallway and do it there, but all the mats were gone. I think it's great people want to get in shape, but this time of year the Y is so stupidly crowded and busy it's hard for it to be my happy place.
That is all.
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Pajamas!!!
Oh, I forgot - excellent start to yesterday morning - wanted to get some pajamas. Checked time on mall and they opened at 8 so went down to Victorias Secret. Had mystery gift card thing they gave with purchase last month. Possible dollar values = $10, $50, $100, and $500. Assumed it would be $10, like you generally do. Went to pay for pajamas. She ran card. Told me it was for $100. Hurrah. Got some cute cougar sweats and body spray in addition to pajamas (because that's all you can get for $100 at V.S.). Made my morning. Excellent start to the weekend!
Oh, also had fun dressing up and going to fancy party with friends last night. Very posh at the country club. We felt very class, all black tie in front of fireplaces and stuff. Like we should be in a movie. =)
Oh, also had fun dressing up and going to fancy party with friends last night. Very posh at the country club. We felt very class, all black tie in front of fireplaces and stuff. Like we should be in a movie. =)
Two days til vacation...
Sitting on the couch messing around on the computer, work computer on the coffee table in front of me. Just don't wanna work. Need to. But man, working my tail off this week. Exhausted and a little stressed b/c am not getting done what I need to. If one more person says "well, you get done what you get done" I may hit them. Yes, I supposed technically that's true, but I have a lot that I just must get done regardless of anything.
The last week thinking "this time next week I'll be in Paris" or whatever has really helped. Because, well, this time next week I will be in Paris.
Just two days of work this week and then a long flight and I will see my sister. Just have to make it through the two days. Spend all last week mostly working only (one more night of working until 11.00 and I might jab my eyes out). Ugh.
Had massive complicated contract that was weighing on me and ridiculously complicated and it is finally almost wrapped up. Did my main draft and had my lead look at it this weekend. He worked the weekend just for me, which I really appreciated. Had dream last night that he said it was all horribly awful and I had to start over from the beginning. In reality he had a few notes only and said "This is a very challenging 28-item procurement and you have done a great job of documenting the details and overall flow. You have some fine tuning to do , but have done an excellent job here." You know, so not "this is horrible crap and must be completely redone by someone who is actually competent." Lol. Thank god. He's got to sign it off, then my boss has to sign it off, then it can go through. All of this fanfair b/c of the dollar value. Phew. Done though.
The last week thinking "this time next week I'll be in Paris" or whatever has really helped. Because, well, this time next week I will be in Paris.
Just two days of work this week and then a long flight and I will see my sister. Just have to make it through the two days. Spend all last week mostly working only (one more night of working until 11.00 and I might jab my eyes out). Ugh.
Had massive complicated contract that was weighing on me and ridiculously complicated and it is finally almost wrapped up. Did my main draft and had my lead look at it this weekend. He worked the weekend just for me, which I really appreciated. Had dream last night that he said it was all horribly awful and I had to start over from the beginning. In reality he had a few notes only and said "This is a very challenging 28-item procurement and you have done a great job of documenting the details and overall flow. You have some fine tuning to do , but have done an excellent job here." You know, so not "this is horrible crap and must be completely redone by someone who is actually competent." Lol. Thank god. He's got to sign it off, then my boss has to sign it off, then it can go through. All of this fanfair b/c of the dollar value. Phew. Done though.
Attention zombiechick!!!!
Supposed to maybe snow this weekend, but keeping an eye on the temps, it looks like it's not supposed to be freezing all the time or anything so think I'll be ok for driving.
Don't forget my Kanye!
Should we buy tickets in advance for the movie?
Don't forget my Kanye!
Should we buy tickets in advance for the movie?
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GaGa Ooh la la!
Awesome concert. Think my eardrums are blown.
Awesome concert. Think my eardrums are blown.
Look, an update!
Oh Livejournal, it has been forever since you have heard from me. This is no doubt due to the complete lack of excitement in my existence. I have not abandoned you, and always read my friend's updates. Anyway, things are the same here...days go rather like this: get up, go to work, come home, go to gym, come home, eat dinner, watch tv, go to bed. Repeat.
Starting last week I did start working with a trainer again. It is expensive, but I have not made the progress in my training that I want/need to on my own. Some of you may recall/know that I used to be in pretty excellent shape (if still heavy), and lifted weights a lot and had actual muscles and definition. I got tennis elbow from lifting too much, I kind of fell off my routine, and have been in not so good shape the past few years. So this year I was determined to really get back into it. I have been working out regularly (average of about 4 days a week) since the beginning of the year and not really making much progress. So I started working with a trainer, and also am ramping up the cardio a lot. A note on the cardio - most people assume because I am heavy that I am a lazy exerciser. I work out until I am red in the face and dripping sweat. I do spin class. I am really a pretty hard core exerciser and am, in that regard, in really good shape. But I am really ramping it up now. But this brings me to what I don't ever want to touch - the food. I love food. Ok, it's probably the wine. I love wine. I am going to have to start eating less, I guess. Because how much can a person bloody well work out? I went to the Y twice yesterday (ok, this is mostly because of the high 90 temps that drove me to the A/C, but still....). So, I need to do that. As far as my weight training, I really want to get back on track and get super strong again. I am going to start weight training on my own when not working with the trainer (so trainer twice a week and maybe one session of weights on my own). I think that working out with friends hinders me. I am a lot stronger than most of my friends, stronger than most women. I can outlift all of my friends and when we do the same routines I don't feel as challenged and there is usually some talking, etc. I did my first session on my own this weekend and just had my ipod (oh, the new Eminem is excellent for working out to, BTW) and really killed that workout. So I think I just need to go and do it myself and really get back into heavy lifting. I like my trainer, she believes in lifting heavy weights. I have worked with trainers who think women shouldn't touch a weight over 15 or 20 lbs and just do more reps. This probably works for some people. Does not work for my body. I need to lift heavy weights to really build the muscle.
Had a really nice weekend. Went to Port Gamble with my parents on Sat for the Maritime Music Fest, which is something we do every year. We discovered it on a random drive to escape the heat a few years ago. It's pirate music and sea shantys, it's a lot of fun.
Sunday we went for a drive to escape the heat and went out to this winery, the Trillium Creek Winery, in Home. It was really cool. The couple that run it are super nice. He is French, she's from here. We bought some wines and had a nice visit.
Next weekend I have a bachelorette party Fri. and the Lady Gaga concert on Sat., so should be a busy and fun weekend.
Well, LJ, there is my update. =)
Starting last week I did start working with a trainer again. It is expensive, but I have not made the progress in my training that I want/need to on my own. Some of you may recall/know that I used to be in pretty excellent shape (if still heavy), and lifted weights a lot and had actual muscles and definition. I got tennis elbow from lifting too much, I kind of fell off my routine, and have been in not so good shape the past few years. So this year I was determined to really get back into it. I have been working out regularly (average of about 4 days a week) since the beginning of the year and not really making much progress. So I started working with a trainer, and also am ramping up the cardio a lot. A note on the cardio - most people assume because I am heavy that I am a lazy exerciser. I work out until I am red in the face and dripping sweat. I do spin class. I am really a pretty hard core exerciser and am, in that regard, in really good shape. But I am really ramping it up now. But this brings me to what I don't ever want to touch - the food. I love food. Ok, it's probably the wine. I love wine. I am going to have to start eating less, I guess. Because how much can a person bloody well work out? I went to the Y twice yesterday (ok, this is mostly because of the high 90 temps that drove me to the A/C, but still....). So, I need to do that. As far as my weight training, I really want to get back on track and get super strong again. I am going to start weight training on my own when not working with the trainer (so trainer twice a week and maybe one session of weights on my own). I think that working out with friends hinders me. I am a lot stronger than most of my friends, stronger than most women. I can outlift all of my friends and when we do the same routines I don't feel as challenged and there is usually some talking, etc. I did my first session on my own this weekend and just had my ipod (oh, the new Eminem is excellent for working out to, BTW) and really killed that workout. So I think I just need to go and do it myself and really get back into heavy lifting. I like my trainer, she believes in lifting heavy weights. I have worked with trainers who think women shouldn't touch a weight over 15 or 20 lbs and just do more reps. This probably works for some people. Does not work for my body. I need to lift heavy weights to really build the muscle.
Had a really nice weekend. Went to Port Gamble with my parents on Sat for the Maritime Music Fest, which is something we do every year. We discovered it on a random drive to escape the heat a few years ago. It's pirate music and sea shantys, it's a lot of fun.
Sunday we went for a drive to escape the heat and went out to this winery, the Trillium Creek Winery, in Home. It was really cool. The couple that run it are super nice. He is French, she's from here. We bought some wines and had a nice visit.
Next weekend I have a bachelorette party Fri. and the Lady Gaga concert on Sat., so should be a busy and fun weekend.
Well, LJ, there is my update. =)
Chapter sixty-three, in which our heroine stagnates some more
Well, thought I should maybe update since I haven't in forever. Sad thing is that I haven't updated because my life is fairly boring. Not a lot going on. Mostly work. I work A LOT. The good news is that at least I get OT. And things are slowing down a bit now so it's not quite as hectic.
Anyway, in other news, I have quit the gym I've belonged to for a number of years and joined the Y so I've been working out a lot more lately. My old gym's hours were so limited I could never make it. I work out weekends and evenings and they aren't open late or really on weekends. So it makes a big difference so I've been
a lot now. I cut down on working so much at night so I can go.
I am getting through days of work by planning some fun. First up is a trip to Chicago in May. It's a ways off but I think I can make it until then!
Am watching American Idol right now. Think will try voting this year, as I can text a vote because I have AT&T now. Hurrah!
Anyway, I think we can all see why I haven't been updating much!
