Monday, November 26, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thankful 2012
What I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving
Ricky
Lewis
Alva
Friends and Family
Marrying Ricky in a little less than a year
warm coffee
snacks
cozy yarn
That while 2012 has been a shit storm of a year, there were some highlights and the year is almost over
Wool socks
Downton Abbey
Leather boots
Fun winter jackets
Puppies
Greek yogurt
Netflix
Local news being wacky and keeping us entertained
Employment
The TARDIS
Pinterest
Bagel World
Ricky
Lewis
Alva
Friends and Family
Marrying Ricky in a little less than a year
warm coffee
snacks
cozy yarn
That while 2012 has been a shit storm of a year, there were some highlights and the year is almost over
Wool socks
Downton Abbey
Leather boots
Fun winter jackets
Puppies
Greek yogurt
Netflix
Local news being wacky and keeping us entertained
Employment
The TARDIS
Bagel World
Sunday, November 18, 2012
It only took three years but...
A common hot pants theme every single year is me mentioning that I want to try and run a 5k. In fact, you will notice that "running a 5k" and "getting rid of personal debt" are two of the most mentioned things on this blog. Well, I haven't really been able to make any progress on the first of those two... until today!!
I've been really good lately about going to the YMCA to work out and have been doing a lot more running. I noticed that I had been running too fast and losing steam and cramping up early, so I slowed down. Still running, but not as fast running. After all, I have small stubby legs. This made a HUGE difference. I was able to run comfortably for 30 minutes and get a good distance without feeling like death or legs falling off was imminent. Today, since we had enough time and I was feeling good, I decided to go for it and try to get to 5k on the treadmill.
And 45 minutes later, I had done just that. It felt great! I am insanely sweaty, but it felt really good. Now I just need to maintain that speed and have it feel good, and then try to either go longer or faster. Then it's time to hit the open road and get used to running while actually moving and pacing myself. This won't happen until it's warmer, though, because I am a pussy and don't like being cold.
So yeah, 3 years later... one (actually quite big) step closer to that 5k goal.
I've been really good lately about going to the YMCA to work out and have been doing a lot more running. I noticed that I had been running too fast and losing steam and cramping up early, so I slowed down. Still running, but not as fast running. After all, I have small stubby legs. This made a HUGE difference. I was able to run comfortably for 30 minutes and get a good distance without feeling like death or legs falling off was imminent. Today, since we had enough time and I was feeling good, I decided to go for it and try to get to 5k on the treadmill.
And 45 minutes later, I had done just that. It felt great! I am insanely sweaty, but it felt really good. Now I just need to maintain that speed and have it feel good, and then try to either go longer or faster. Then it's time to hit the open road and get used to running while actually moving and pacing myself. This won't happen until it's warmer, though, because I am a pussy and don't like being cold.
So yeah, 3 years later... one (actually quite big) step closer to that 5k goal.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Election Wrap Up: 48 hours out
It's been almost 48 hours since Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term. You wouldn't be able to tell that the election was two days ago from the constant stream of news coverage and strategizing STILL going on. I'm quietly blogging and reading up on things like pretty photos and animals, and not worrying about polls, theories, and states. Ricky is probably spending more time on the internet budgeting and looking at IMDB.
How do I feel, after my third presidential election that I've been able to vote in? Now that what seems like 8 years of campaigning is over?
To be brutally honest, relieved it's done with.
I'm relieved that I haven't seen a political ad -- each one nastier than the last -- on tv in two days.
I'm relieved to not have to watch debates or the pundits yell over one another about who's more right or who knows more when it comes to politics.
I'm relieved that my Facebook and Twitter friends are back to constantly putting photos up of their children instead of angry rants about politics and candidates who do or do not support their views.
I'm relieved that Ricky won't be so stressed (full disclosure: I told him he could start worrying about the 2016 election after Thanksgiving. He thought that was fair)
But on top of my relief that this whole song and dance is over, I'm also relieved that the candidate that I voted for won. And that candidates across the country who spread a message of limits towards women's issues or the LBGT community were told by their consituents that their message of limits were not welcomed or supported.
So in closing, I'm happy with the results, but so fucking glad it's all over.
Back to posting photos of Lewis.
How do I feel, after my third presidential election that I've been able to vote in? Now that what seems like 8 years of campaigning is over?
To be brutally honest, relieved it's done with.
I'm relieved that I haven't seen a political ad -- each one nastier than the last -- on tv in two days.
I'm relieved to not have to watch debates or the pundits yell over one another about who's more right or who knows more when it comes to politics.
I'm relieved that my Facebook and Twitter friends are back to constantly putting photos up of their children instead of angry rants about politics and candidates who do or do not support their views.
I'm relieved that Ricky won't be so stressed (full disclosure: I told him he could start worrying about the 2016 election after Thanksgiving. He thought that was fair)
But on top of my relief that this whole song and dance is over, I'm also relieved that the candidate that I voted for won. And that candidates across the country who spread a message of limits towards women's issues or the LBGT community were told by their consituents that their message of limits were not welcomed or supported.
So in closing, I'm happy with the results, but so fucking glad it's all over.
Back to posting photos of Lewis.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Happy at 12:30 am.
Happy with the results. Wish Romney would man up and concede. Can't wait to sleep.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Obama 238, Romney 191: losing steam but not faith
We're tired as fuck but feeling hopeful. Scott Brown conceded but proved that he's a class act with his speech.
Tied at 162: thoughts on David Aexelrod
David Axelrod looks like a substitute teacher you'd have in high school. ~ Erin
Romney 19, Obama 3: did I mention I made cookies for tonight?
Because I did! Mittens for Romney and a horse/donkey for Obama.
Morning of Election Day 2012
We're both up and getting ready to head to the polls. Ricky is reading stats and drinking coffee. It's going to be a long day.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Fifty Fifty Book Round Up: 1-5
I just finished books 1-5, so I decided I'd speak on each of them. The books are obviously taking longer than the movies, but I think I'll be able to catch up over the next few weeks and the holidays.
1. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling (9/30-10/3). It's funny and cute. And Minday Kaling seems like a genuinely nice person. I think my issue is tha I read Tina Fey's book first, so the whole time I thought "this is really funny... but it's not Tina Fey funny". Worth a read and would make a good gift for someone.
2. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (10/3-10/7). This is a great read. And quick. I also think dear Mr. Huxley is onto something with how the future will be. Everything will be despensible and synthetic, and if you don't buy into it you'll be cast out. I strongly recommend it. I also read that he had the misfortune of dying the day of JFK and C.S. Lewis, so it was completely overshadowed. But yeah, great book.
3. Naked by David Sedaris (10/11-10/18). I am a fan of Sedaris essays, and he's had a crazy life. It also takes talent to find humor and tenderness in every moment, such as the death of his mother and his crazy (and dangerous) stories of hitchhiking. Ricky has a ton of Sedaris books, so I'm looking forward to reading the rest over the year.
4. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (10/18-10/23). I really hated this book. I get that it's a classic and the protagonist is supposed to be the anti-hero, but I couldn't get beyond the idea that he was raping his stepdaughter the whole time... who was 13. (Spoiler alert, he has sex with his pre-teen stepdaughter the whole book) Maybe I'm not smart enough, or cultured enough, but I hated this book so much. Wow.
5. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain (10/24-11/2). This was a nice book to read following up after Lolita. Bourdain is entertaining and it's an engaging read. His writing style is just like how he talks on his shows, and he looooooves lists of different ways to describe things. Still, he's had an interesting (and off beat, since most people aren't professional chefs) life, and it's fun. Lots of swearing.
1. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling (9/30-10/3). It's funny and cute. And Minday Kaling seems like a genuinely nice person. I think my issue is tha I read Tina Fey's book first, so the whole time I thought "this is really funny... but it's not Tina Fey funny". Worth a read and would make a good gift for someone.
2. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (10/3-10/7). This is a great read. And quick. I also think dear Mr. Huxley is onto something with how the future will be. Everything will be despensible and synthetic, and if you don't buy into it you'll be cast out. I strongly recommend it. I also read that he had the misfortune of dying the day of JFK and C.S. Lewis, so it was completely overshadowed. But yeah, great book.
3. Naked by David Sedaris (10/11-10/18). I am a fan of Sedaris essays, and he's had a crazy life. It also takes talent to find humor and tenderness in every moment, such as the death of his mother and his crazy (and dangerous) stories of hitchhiking. Ricky has a ton of Sedaris books, so I'm looking forward to reading the rest over the year.
4. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (10/18-10/23). I really hated this book. I get that it's a classic and the protagonist is supposed to be the anti-hero, but I couldn't get beyond the idea that he was raping his stepdaughter the whole time... who was 13. (Spoiler alert, he has sex with his pre-teen stepdaughter the whole book) Maybe I'm not smart enough, or cultured enough, but I hated this book so much. Wow.
5. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain (10/24-11/2). This was a nice book to read following up after Lolita. Bourdain is entertaining and it's an engaging read. His writing style is just like how he talks on his shows, and he looooooves lists of different ways to describe things. Still, he's had an interesting (and off beat, since most people aren't professional chefs) life, and it's fun. Lots of swearing.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Why am I not doing NaBloPoMo this year
I've been hemming and hawing about whether or not I'd challenge myself to blog every day for the month of November. And Ultimately, I decided not to. Though it was sad, I think it's best.
I have an insane amount of projects going on. Getting married in a year. Completing a fellowship at work. Training for a 5k in the spring (this time I think it'll actually happen). Doing a fifty book and movie challenge. Writing for a new and cool website coming up (more on that later). And I just felt like the looming personal pressure to blog every day is too much right now.
That's not to say November will be a ghost town (though 2012 has been a big of a ghost town on this blog). It just won't be every day. Also, you may have noticed that on dryer days I'll just post a photo or a song, and i always felt like that was cheating. So if I actually want to post a song, I will. Just not to post for the need.
So it won't be a daily post, but I still think there's a lot going on in November for me to post often. I just finished book #5. I'll discuss the new blogging project I'm taking on. I'll be watching more movies to discuss. And I'm sure a lot of pretty photos of the area. Oh, and did I mention I'll be live blogging the election? Yep, that's happening again, though perhaps not as booze-filled since we'll be at an election night party.
So keep an eye out for fun things, and get pumped for a lot less random photos or songs on this site.
I have an insane amount of projects going on. Getting married in a year. Completing a fellowship at work. Training for a 5k in the spring (this time I think it'll actually happen). Doing a fifty book and movie challenge. Writing for a new and cool website coming up (more on that later). And I just felt like the looming personal pressure to blog every day is too much right now.
That's not to say November will be a ghost town (though 2012 has been a big of a ghost town on this blog). It just won't be every day. Also, you may have noticed that on dryer days I'll just post a photo or a song, and i always felt like that was cheating. So if I actually want to post a song, I will. Just not to post for the need.
So it won't be a daily post, but I still think there's a lot going on in November for me to post often. I just finished book #5. I'll discuss the new blogging project I'm taking on. I'll be watching more movies to discuss. And I'm sure a lot of pretty photos of the area. Oh, and did I mention I'll be live blogging the election? Yep, that's happening again, though perhaps not as booze-filled since we'll be at an election night party.
So keep an eye out for fun things, and get pumped for a lot less random photos or songs on this site.
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