Tues I woke up at 6am, but proceeded to BSOD over the size of my to-do list and played ZvP. Then I wrangled with both my old and new computers trying to download the audiobook of Michael Palin's Himalaya to no avail. Met OperaBoss for a very agreeable lunch at Landmarc: she'd ordered a yummy red, I had the lamb sandwich, they brought us pineapple ( Read more... )

Friday was almost a 5 Thing day: I Oly-lifted for the first time in over a year; I went to work; and I had two separate primping appointments, one of which included a 2.3mi walk. Eep. My numbers for squats/bench/deadlift aren't bad, but I was still too sore to reach things on the ground on Monday. oops. Kristen gave me the same haircut as usual: it ( Read more... )

Sometimes I feel bad about being so fatalistic about scheduling but then a plan gets thoroughly doominated despite heroic efforts. Drama caused 3 of the original 5 non-me organizers to drop out, most of the other attendees couldn't make it, and then the one who was supposed to bring his peeps was grounded by his mistress, so we were down 3 + 2 part ( Read more... )

I need to be kinder to myself about my new schedule sapping my energy, but it was frustrating to watch Friday turn from a 4-thing day into a 2-thing day. I don't understand why a liquor store would open at 8am and close at 7, but I didn't get out the door in time for the former and the latter... well. Hit the gym for a very satisfying leg weights ( Read more... )

I first got this meme last year from regyt, thewronghands, and seawasp. I didn't post my response bc I ran out of time, but when the meme came around this year, I still had the text file -- and was surprised how many of the things I'd wanted I'd gotten.

( I am blessed )

It turns out that Patagonia has a lifetime guarantee on their products, so ( I have a new fleece )

I think the self-discovery process started in the middle of the trip, on Mt. Baker, as I realized that while anything's possible, I don't have the right build for mountaineering. I could still do it, but I'd have to train constantly for it -- and I just don't want it enough. I like brunch and museums and books and I refuse to spend all my free ( Read more... )

Good: used my apron for the first time.
Bad: eggs weren't tasty.
Good: tabasco sauce cures most ills.

I was still a little worried about my wrist before climbing last night, but apparently getting a "pump", which is what climbers call it when your forearms are hard flushed with blood from the exertion of climbing, helped them. Also felt like I ( Read more... )

...two opportunities to be differently underdressed ( Read more... )

I had a marvelous weekend, starting with dinner at Lupa. ( cut for those who hate food discussions )