Dancing, pregnancy, friends, hobbies, shopping... life update!!
So, since that SUPER packed weekend in August, I've not done a whole lot, though I have kept busy.
The tribal belly dance performance that Sunday, the 12th, was outstanding. We had a GREAT time, despite sweating off our make-up backstage. We kicked ass and have a standing invite to The Orphanage ;). It was a wonderful experience and I hope to get to perform again soon-ish. I wasn't nervous on stage at ALL - it felt so good and natural! Before was a different story, heh. I thought performing improv would be harder, but I think there's a freedom in the free form, and it was actually easier than standard choreography. Though there is comfort in a known pattern too... Again, there are a few pics, so once I find the cord *again*, I'll post them.
I got to hang out with Karyn a couple weeks ago, had YUMMY fondue and got to catch up some. That was pretty awesome. My poor darling Dianna keeps having things happen to her, so our plans keep getting broken. But that's ok - I TOTALLY understand, and I'm sure we'll get to hang out eventually ;). Dave and I had dinner with Mike and their friend Rich, and despite all the Ashes talk, I had a good time with them. At least I KNOW what V:tM is ;). Gotta call a few more people - I want to hangout, gosh darn it ;). I misses you.
And, you know, you all can call ME too ;).
Trying to get ready for the baby. I'm feeling VERY large - I've put on 40 pounds so far! - but everyone who sees me is shocked that I only have about 5 and a half weeks left (I'm 34 weeks, 4 days today). Appearently I look little, though VERY round. Overall I'm doing ok - getting more and more uncomfortable though, and waddling more. Sore, tired and crampy, heh. Work is quite the challenge. The baby's doing great according to the ob appointments. Yay!
Working on real life crap - finishing up the name change, finishing off debt, de-stressing Cleo to stop her peeing, planning for maternity leave, etc. Not to mention the regular chores, bill paying, etc. I'm a little nervous, a little overwhelmed, but what's a girl to do?
Still floating though all of my hobbies - crocheting/knitting, reading comics, fantasy, gaming and pregnancy books, watching cartoons, LJ and internet things, writing... there's just never enough time for everything. Dave took me with him to Lake Zurich Wed, dropping me off at Deer Park, where I got to wander and shop. It was a TOTAL blast, though I might have overdone it a bit, heh. The doc wants me to walk more, so Dave also took me to Long Grove where we walked for like an hour and a half, looking at beads, yarn, fairies, jewelry and we got YUMMY sweet apple breads from the Apple Haus. I love that place.
In an effort to eat healthier, Dave took me to Ruby Tuesday. I had a spinach salad from the bar, and some TOTALLY yummy avacado, swiss and asparagus quesadillas :D. Not too bad. Gotta work on the veggie thing :P. Haven't been cooking a lot lately - been too tired and unmotivated.
That's about it for the second half of August. Frankly I can't BELIEVE today's the first day of September. I'm due next month! o_O Autumn's just around the corner, in 23 days. Time keeps running away from me, life keeps moving on. And while I'm tripping to catch up, overall, I'm pretty damn happy. I hope those of you that read this far and missed me enjoyed this update.
The tribal belly dance performance that Sunday, the 12th, was outstanding. We had a GREAT time, despite sweating off our make-up backstage. We kicked ass and have a standing invite to The Orphanage ;). It was a wonderful experience and I hope to get to perform again soon-ish. I wasn't nervous on stage at ALL - it felt so good and natural! Before was a different story, heh. I thought performing improv would be harder, but I think there's a freedom in the free form, and it was actually easier than standard choreography. Though there is comfort in a known pattern too... Again, there are a few pics, so once I find the cord *again*, I'll post them.
I got to hang out with Karyn a couple weeks ago, had YUMMY fondue and got to catch up some. That was pretty awesome. My poor darling Dianna keeps having things happen to her, so our plans keep getting broken. But that's ok - I TOTALLY understand, and I'm sure we'll get to hang out eventually ;). Dave and I had dinner with Mike and their friend Rich, and despite all the Ashes talk, I had a good time with them. At least I KNOW what V:tM is ;). Gotta call a few more people - I want to hangout, gosh darn it ;). I misses you.
And, you know, you all can call ME too ;).
Trying to get ready for the baby. I'm feeling VERY large - I've put on 40 pounds so far! - but everyone who sees me is shocked that I only have about 5 and a half weeks left (I'm 34 weeks, 4 days today). Appearently I look little, though VERY round. Overall I'm doing ok - getting more and more uncomfortable though, and waddling more. Sore, tired and crampy, heh. Work is quite the challenge. The baby's doing great according to the ob appointments. Yay!
Working on real life crap - finishing up the name change, finishing off debt, de-stressing Cleo to stop her peeing, planning for maternity leave, etc. Not to mention the regular chores, bill paying, etc. I'm a little nervous, a little overwhelmed, but what's a girl to do?
Still floating though all of my hobbies - crocheting/knitting, reading comics, fantasy, gaming and pregnancy books, watching cartoons, LJ and internet things, writing... there's just never enough time for everything. Dave took me with him to Lake Zurich Wed, dropping me off at Deer Park, where I got to wander and shop. It was a TOTAL blast, though I might have overdone it a bit, heh. The doc wants me to walk more, so Dave also took me to Long Grove where we walked for like an hour and a half, looking at beads, yarn, fairies, jewelry and we got YUMMY sweet apple breads from the Apple Haus. I love that place.
In an effort to eat healthier, Dave took me to Ruby Tuesday. I had a spinach salad from the bar, and some TOTALLY yummy avacado, swiss and asparagus quesadillas :D. Not too bad. Gotta work on the veggie thing :P. Haven't been cooking a lot lately - been too tired and unmotivated.
That's about it for the second half of August. Frankly I can't BELIEVE today's the first day of September. I'm due next month! o_O Autumn's just around the corner, in 23 days. Time keeps running away from me, life keeps moving on. And while I'm tripping to catch up, overall, I'm pretty damn happy. I hope those of you that read this far and missed me enjoyed this update.