I've started the Christmas season out right by watching Seasong 5 Episode 13 of Futurama (the holiday spectacular) not once, but twice. My favorite part is Bender's Robanukah song: "...our ancient sounding customs are exceptionally newish..."
I've officially broken the rules by buying gifts for everyone. Whoops?
Traditions are as always(ish)...Christmas Eve at my uncle's with the extended family, Christmas morning at Kerrie's (instead of Mom and Dad's). We got nerf guns again so we can start the day out right with an epic battle--my favorite part of Christmas.
Monday, we take off with the Uhaul to move me back to Kansas. Hooray having my own space again. That is my present to myself.
Merry X-Mas. I hope Robot Santa doesn't blow up your house!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Blog Intentions
Yes, I know my blogs of late have been of a personal nature. A month of living out of a suitcase has killed all creativity. Coffee shops aren't all that helpful--I tried very hard to work on a short story last week, but my brain would have no part in it.
Due to limited access to Netflix, I just cannot crochet. When I get all moved into the new apartment in a couple weeks, I will begin the crochet madness again with the aid of beloved mindless original Star Trek.
Also to come is a lot more cooking and baking, sponsored by having my own kitchen and groceries. I will be better about providing recipes. Expendable income should result in returning to a lifestyle of organic cooking, although there will still be potstickers from a bag. They are a definite vice of mine, even if the smell slightly resembles stinky feet.
I might have to share some progress on the fitness front as well. My job comes with a workout facility, so I will be working out more. I will, of course, continue to use cheesy 90s Denise Austin workout videos that I purchased from the dollar store five-and-a-half years ago. They work. I'm also considering joining a yoga studio so that I can add a social element to getting fit. I am honestly too cheap to join a gym, especially since I would actually have to get in my car and drive to one. That defeats the purpose of living downtown.
I'd like to reserve my car for grocery trips only, although I'm holding out hope for some sort of downtown local grocer, in which case my car will almost never get used. It's a great car, but I've put over 5,000 miles on it in the last month-and-a-half. It's time for it to get some down time.
Also to come to my blog are photos not taken with my cell phone. I have two cameras that have been given to me. If I can acquire cords and successfully get them hooked up to my computer, I should be good to go. (All free cameras come without cords.)
Due to limited access to Netflix, I just cannot crochet. When I get all moved into the new apartment in a couple weeks, I will begin the crochet madness again with the aid of beloved mindless original Star Trek.
Also to come is a lot more cooking and baking, sponsored by having my own kitchen and groceries. I will be better about providing recipes. Expendable income should result in returning to a lifestyle of organic cooking, although there will still be potstickers from a bag. They are a definite vice of mine, even if the smell slightly resembles stinky feet.
I might have to share some progress on the fitness front as well. My job comes with a workout facility, so I will be working out more. I will, of course, continue to use cheesy 90s Denise Austin workout videos that I purchased from the dollar store five-and-a-half years ago. They work. I'm also considering joining a yoga studio so that I can add a social element to getting fit. I am honestly too cheap to join a gym, especially since I would actually have to get in my car and drive to one. That defeats the purpose of living downtown.
I'd like to reserve my car for grocery trips only, although I'm holding out hope for some sort of downtown local grocer, in which case my car will almost never get used. It's a great car, but I've put over 5,000 miles on it in the last month-and-a-half. It's time for it to get some down time.
Also to come to my blog are photos not taken with my cell phone. I have two cameras that have been given to me. If I can acquire cords and successfully get them hooked up to my computer, I should be good to go. (All free cameras come without cords.)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Apartment Found
I took the plunge on renting an apartment without seeing the place.
Loft apartments downtown are in high demand. I could try to find a cheaper place further away and get on one of the waiting lists for an apartment. That would have given me more selection, and I could have held out for something with a little more historic character.
However, I really don't want to have to move after a few months or a year, so I'm taking the one apartment that really suits my needs that does happen to be available downtown.
I'm excited. Woohoo!
Loft apartments downtown are in high demand. I could try to find a cheaper place further away and get on one of the waiting lists for an apartment. That would have given me more selection, and I could have held out for something with a little more historic character.
However, I really don't want to have to move after a few months or a year, so I'm taking the one apartment that really suits my needs that does happen to be available downtown.
I'm excited. Woohoo!
Monday, December 12, 2011
The Battle Against Twilight
This makes me happy. I'd say I'm more of a Star Trek fan than a Star Wars fan, but I'm not crazy enough about either to engage in a dispute between the two. I am, however, very enthusiastic in my dislike for Twilight.
In case you didn't know, George Takei was in both Star Trek and Star Wars.
In case you didn't know, George Takei was in both Star Trek and Star Wars.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Reassessing Priorities
I was looking at apartments again.
I think I have decided not to go for the places with the pools and tennis courts. Instead, I'm looking for a loft downtown so that I can walk to work. Most of them seem to still have fitness centers and parking garages. They're a bit pricier, but I would save on gas.
Some of them have great views of the river, and with these apartments I can actually get some historic charm like exposed brick and hardwood floors. The other apartments couldn't offer that--they were too new.
Hoping to pinpoint a place by next weekend.
I think I have decided not to go for the places with the pools and tennis courts. Instead, I'm looking for a loft downtown so that I can walk to work. Most of them seem to still have fitness centers and parking garages. They're a bit pricier, but I would save on gas.
Some of them have great views of the river, and with these apartments I can actually get some historic charm like exposed brick and hardwood floors. The other apartments couldn't offer that--they were too new.
Hoping to pinpoint a place by next weekend.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Employed!!!
I received a phone call this afternoon. I have a job now. Woohoo!!!
Moving back to Kansas, hooray!
I'm sort of in a dance around the living room and sing "I have a job" mood. (Think Little Rascals "I have a dollar.")
I'm happy and relieved.
That is all.
Moving back to Kansas, hooray!
I'm sort of in a dance around the living room and sing "I have a job" mood. (Think Little Rascals "I have a dollar.")
I'm happy and relieved.
That is all.
The Waiting Game
So how should I deal with the stress of waiting to find out if I got the job (and the potential for bad news)?
This morning, I'm going to take my parents' dog Bo for a walk. He's neurotic, and I think he could use some destressing as well. Then I will go for a run. I can't take Bo running because he will go out ahead of me, and with the momentum of running, I won't be able to pull him back. I don't want to end up on my face with scrapes and bruises.
After my run, I will perhaps do some kickboxing or an abs workout. Oh getting in shape--such a delightful boost of endorphins. I can use those to cope with the wait, and if I get bad news, an endorphin boost would be nice for bouncing back.
I have a couple of errands I have to squeeze in today, too. Mom needs a piece of glass to fix the door on the little mudroom/breakfast nook off the back patio. I also need to get a chip in my windshield fixed to avoid ending up with a cracked windshield. After that, I might try to do some cleaning to help out my mom since Kerrie's baby shower is here tomorrow. Productivity is good for a sense of well-being.
This afternoon, I am going to have drinks with my mom and some other stressed out teachers--teachers really need drinks with all they put up with. I would be in tears constantly if I had to deal with some of what my mom does. Kids just don't have it as easy as they should, and that creates a lot of stress for teachers. I'm not talking about academic ease, I'm talking home life. She's got foster care kiddos whose real parents have drug problems, etc., kids with divorced parents, kids whose parents make excuses for them, kids whose parents need to lighten up--all varieties of destructive parenting. Enough of this rant--today is about cheeriness.
Then to close my day I am going to Molly's book club with her since I happen to be home and they're talking about a book Molly insisted I read. Molly loved the book. I thought it was so-so. Should be fun anyway. Wherever I go, I really should join a book club. If there's time, I might ask to go to Molly's to play the new Zelda. :)
This morning, I'm going to take my parents' dog Bo for a walk. He's neurotic, and I think he could use some destressing as well. Then I will go for a run. I can't take Bo running because he will go out ahead of me, and with the momentum of running, I won't be able to pull him back. I don't want to end up on my face with scrapes and bruises.
After my run, I will perhaps do some kickboxing or an abs workout. Oh getting in shape--such a delightful boost of endorphins. I can use those to cope with the wait, and if I get bad news, an endorphin boost would be nice for bouncing back.
I have a couple of errands I have to squeeze in today, too. Mom needs a piece of glass to fix the door on the little mudroom/breakfast nook off the back patio. I also need to get a chip in my windshield fixed to avoid ending up with a cracked windshield. After that, I might try to do some cleaning to help out my mom since Kerrie's baby shower is here tomorrow. Productivity is good for a sense of well-being.
This afternoon, I am going to have drinks with my mom and some other stressed out teachers--teachers really need drinks with all they put up with. I would be in tears constantly if I had to deal with some of what my mom does. Kids just don't have it as easy as they should, and that creates a lot of stress for teachers. I'm not talking about academic ease, I'm talking home life. She's got foster care kiddos whose real parents have drug problems, etc., kids with divorced parents, kids whose parents make excuses for them, kids whose parents need to lighten up--all varieties of destructive parenting. Enough of this rant--today is about cheeriness.
Then to close my day I am going to Molly's book club with her since I happen to be home and they're talking about a book Molly insisted I read. Molly loved the book. I thought it was so-so. Should be fun anyway. Wherever I go, I really should join a book club. If there's time, I might ask to go to Molly's to play the new Zelda. :)
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