...I just saved $110 and some change.
Yay me.
Ruminations from the pit of the nation...one bite at a time.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Yup.
Let go....or be dragged. -Zen proverb
Don't let anyone determine your path or stand in your way.
Embrace your basic human right to make a decision that's in your best interest.
Reframe the situation. Change up your mindset.
And on those rare, lovely occasions, it may come down to just hitting the "delete" button.
Simple as that.
I find that on these occasions, an impromptu dance party to Vampire Weekend's first album is called for...required, even. Every single song. Nonstop.
Don't let anyone determine your path or stand in your way.
Embrace your basic human right to make a decision that's in your best interest.
Reframe the situation. Change up your mindset.
And on those rare, lovely occasions, it may come down to just hitting the "delete" button.
Simple as that.
I find that on these occasions, an impromptu dance party to Vampire Weekend's first album is called for...required, even. Every single song. Nonstop.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Pondering
The profound appreciation for what it means to be alive, and whole, and contributional.
Tangible and unspoken connection.
Conviction that the choice you make will bring you peace.
The ability to put one foot in front of the other, a million times over and then some.
The depth of happiness that steals your breath.
The comfort and peace in sharing a sleeping space with someone you'd trust your life with.
The shining moments.
Truth.
Tangible and unspoken connection.
Conviction that the choice you make will bring you peace.
The ability to put one foot in front of the other, a million times over and then some.
The depth of happiness that steals your breath.
The comfort and peace in sharing a sleeping space with someone you'd trust your life with.
The shining moments.
Truth.
Tchotchke love...
I found this ornament the other day.
It’s my favorite. Of all time.
Cheese toasties rock.
I also splurged on a new mug:
Do what you like. Like what you do. Life is good.
Yup.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Much like a personal puzzle...
...all the pieces are falling into place.
I’m a little scared to list it all for fear I will jinx it. SO I will just hit the highlights:
-The 1/2 marathon training kicks off in a month, and I’m well prepared. The Fleet Feet coach who is reworking my training plan has participated in the tris I signed up for so she’s shared a lot in terms of prep, course, weather, etc. She agrees that a 1/2 is a big enough bite in tandem with my 70.3 tri training. I'll do the full marathon training in the summer to train for Chicago.
-The spinning classes at Rogue, which is ONE BLOCK FROM MY FRONT DOOR, are in full swing and I’ve just signed up for a couple later this week.
-I chatted with a couple people over the weekend who are now keyed up for some long weekend rides this winter, waiting to hear back from my buddy at Momentum to see if there are any others.
-My bikes are tuned up and working great. Still, I’m going to hit up a flat repair class tomorrow so I can get a discount on some new tools.
-I have all of my winter riding/running clothes & gear. Check.
-Might need another pair of running shoes to switch out with…so that’s on the list.
Life is ridiculously good.
All that’s left is for this PMSy-crabbiness to subside. Lol
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Is it wrong....
....that I want this designer bag....
...instead of this one?
...or these shoes...
...instead of these?
Or this suit...
...instead of this one?
I think not....
...instead of this one?
...or these shoes...
Or this suit...
...instead of this one?
I think not....
In a word
Outstanding.
That's how I would describe this weekend.
And ya know, it never fails...when I don't make plans, my last-minute ones turn out to be fantastic.
Had amazing workouts, due to amazing weather and sticking to my schedule. Didn't get to kayak, but I had some great excursions this summer with the bananaboat, and I'm grateful for that.
Lots of time spend with friends - hiking, brunching, biking and late-night funning around.
I signed up for another race, and have one more on my radar that I'm not ready to pull the trigger on just yet. Registration opens tomorrow, and last year it sold out in March, and Feb in 2010. I figure I have until January 2nd to decide and the fee goes up to $275.
Also, a couple concerts have turned up on the radar, one of them being The Business. They are an original UK Oi! punk band who will be gracing the Firebird on 12/16. A couple fellow punk afficianado friends have expressed interest in checking out these old dodgers with me, so it could be a very fun school night, lol.
Weekends like this one fuel me for a productive and happy week. I am banking on next weekend to be a repeat. Hopeful and banking, but realistic that they all can't be as lovely as this.
That's how I would describe this weekend.
And ya know, it never fails...when I don't make plans, my last-minute ones turn out to be fantastic.
Had amazing workouts, due to amazing weather and sticking to my schedule. Didn't get to kayak, but I had some great excursions this summer with the bananaboat, and I'm grateful for that.
Lots of time spend with friends - hiking, brunching, biking and late-night funning around.
I signed up for another race, and have one more on my radar that I'm not ready to pull the trigger on just yet. Registration opens tomorrow, and last year it sold out in March, and Feb in 2010. I figure I have until January 2nd to decide and the fee goes up to $275.
Also, a couple concerts have turned up on the radar, one of them being The Business. They are an original UK Oi! punk band who will be gracing the Firebird on 12/16. A couple fellow punk afficianado friends have expressed interest in checking out these old dodgers with me, so it could be a very fun school night, lol.
Weekends like this one fuel me for a productive and happy week. I am banking on next weekend to be a repeat. Hopeful and banking, but realistic that they all can't be as lovely as this.
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