Well, our first rugby game is this coming Saturday. You know what that means: A spectacle. I'm not sure our team knows all the rules and positions yet. Oh no! It's cool though, because the game is in Durham, so you Chapel Hill folks should come out and watch, or you should offer to let me stay at your place Friday night and we can hang out. Yay. What a great excuse to visit friends.
Well, I've started reading THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER by Carson McCullers. It's been on my reading list for awhile, and we're going to be reading it for reading club at work, so perfect opportunity. It's alright so far. There's a Greek guy in it. Or was. He's already been sent to an insane asylum. So much for the Greek guy.
I also finally got around to finishing the OA's art and architecture issue. Nice job, Catherine. We all know you put that issue together. Learned some things I didn't know. Saw some pretty pictures. Heck, I might even be inspired to paint or at least take a picture or something, or maybe build a cool house with lots of windows.
I've also been running. Some of us staff and residents (okay, well me and one other resident) are training for a 5 mile race in April. The most miles I've ever run without stopping is 4. I'm back up to 2.5. We'll see what happens.
Can you tell I have lots of energy. I don't know where it came from? But it's here! Here! Here...
Maybe it's just spring. Well, still a little too cold for that. The anticipation of Spring, I think then.
Monday, February 20, 2006
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Copy cat.
Well, I was reading Brooke's blog and she was talking about her addictions, so excuse me being a copy cat, but here goes. Current addictions:
1) Chocolate--I know I've explained that we're on a low sugar diet here, but I don't think you understand how low. Like the other day, some folks were trying to find sugar to make cookies for the Valentine's day party, and we were out. Out of sugar. And it was no big deal to the chefs. Well, how do you make cookies without sugar, and don't give me any of that vegan applesauce explanation? Applesauce can do very well for fake brownies, but for cookies? And so now, I find myself nabbing chocolate whenever I can. There is a stash of dark chocolate here, as it's good for the heart. But it's constantly getting hid in different locations, on account of people hunting it down, and abusing the stash. So I can't tell if I really have this true love for chocolate or if it's incited by the fact, that it's just not commonly available. It's really becoming a philosophical quandry. I guess you could just say that I've got chocolate on my mind. And my tummy.
2) Magazines--For christmas, I recieved some magazine subscriptions, and then I got a hook up with the OA (thanks Catherine!) and then I impulsively subscribed to a couple of more. However, this impulse is really paying off. I'm usually so tired by the end of the night, that I can't get through any reading that's too long, so the length of an article or story helps me to feel intellectually involved without such a time investment. And they're perfect for in the tub or on the pot. Yes, it's very base I know, which is why it's probably so enjoyable.
Well, 2 addictions for now ain't so bad. And as long as the chocolate stays dark, not too unhealthy either. Right? Affirmations welcome.
1) Chocolate--I know I've explained that we're on a low sugar diet here, but I don't think you understand how low. Like the other day, some folks were trying to find sugar to make cookies for the Valentine's day party, and we were out. Out of sugar. And it was no big deal to the chefs. Well, how do you make cookies without sugar, and don't give me any of that vegan applesauce explanation? Applesauce can do very well for fake brownies, but for cookies? And so now, I find myself nabbing chocolate whenever I can. There is a stash of dark chocolate here, as it's good for the heart. But it's constantly getting hid in different locations, on account of people hunting it down, and abusing the stash. So I can't tell if I really have this true love for chocolate or if it's incited by the fact, that it's just not commonly available. It's really becoming a philosophical quandry. I guess you could just say that I've got chocolate on my mind. And my tummy.
2) Magazines--For christmas, I recieved some magazine subscriptions, and then I got a hook up with the OA (thanks Catherine!) and then I impulsively subscribed to a couple of more. However, this impulse is really paying off. I'm usually so tired by the end of the night, that I can't get through any reading that's too long, so the length of an article or story helps me to feel intellectually involved without such a time investment. And they're perfect for in the tub or on the pot. Yes, it's very base I know, which is why it's probably so enjoyable.
Well, 2 addictions for now ain't so bad. And as long as the chocolate stays dark, not too unhealthy either. Right? Affirmations welcome.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Getting together.
Well, for those of you who don't read the posted comments, you might like to know that I'll be in the Arkansas/Oklahoma (yes, I consider Oklahoma my home too) area from April 13-22. Long stay. I'll have to split up my time wisely. Really, this is also a plea to get invitations to stay at people's places (I can be quiet; fairly clean) when I'm in the Little Rock/Perryville/Conway district. I'm assuming I can count on my family for shelter in Fort Smith and Tulsa.
I've also heard about another get together, that I hope is not exclusive, since I'm announcing it here. Rick let me know about a Wilco concert that is on March 16th or 17th. Oh shoot. I've already forgotten. Well, it's on a Thursday around that time, and it's in Knoxville, where our lovely friends Rachel and Chad are located. Perhaps, Nick, Melissa and Josh will join us from Chapel Hill. So if anyone else is interested, let me or Rick know I guess, and we'll see if you fit in.
Three cheers for getting together! Hip, hip....( x 3 )
I've also heard about another get together, that I hope is not exclusive, since I'm announcing it here. Rick let me know about a Wilco concert that is on March 16th or 17th. Oh shoot. I've already forgotten. Well, it's on a Thursday around that time, and it's in Knoxville, where our lovely friends Rachel and Chad are located. Perhaps, Nick, Melissa and Josh will join us from Chapel Hill. So if anyone else is interested, let me or Rick know I guess, and we'll see if you fit in.
Three cheers for getting together! Hip, hip....( x 3 )
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Happy Late Groundhog Day
I wonder if groundhogs make good pets?
Anyway this weekend wasn't much different than last: yoga, rugby, watching soccer, watching rugby, watching Mad Hot Ballroom and Look at Me, knitting, reading the newest issue of The Sun, concert-going (Julie Lloyd and the Divine Maggies), watching Superbowl, receiving an awesome care package from Miss Catherine...
I also was a fine consumer as I bought a pair of cleats for my new hobby. So even after watching the men's rugby game (to better learn the rules) and after seeing two Asheville players leave the field in a bloody heap, I am financially invested in playing this wacky sport. All or nothing.
On the work front, things are hectic and I'm reminded that this is a very transitional community at times that I have very little control over, which makes for lots of excitement.
So what'd y'all think of those superbowl commercials?
Anyway this weekend wasn't much different than last: yoga, rugby, watching soccer, watching rugby, watching Mad Hot Ballroom and Look at Me, knitting, reading the newest issue of The Sun, concert-going (Julie Lloyd and the Divine Maggies), watching Superbowl, receiving an awesome care package from Miss Catherine...
I also was a fine consumer as I bought a pair of cleats for my new hobby. So even after watching the men's rugby game (to better learn the rules) and after seeing two Asheville players leave the field in a bloody heap, I am financially invested in playing this wacky sport. All or nothing.
On the work front, things are hectic and I'm reminded that this is a very transitional community at times that I have very little control over, which makes for lots of excitement.
So what'd y'all think of those superbowl commercials?
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