Got a brain like bubble gum

[quidditchgrrl]

Trying to cram life into 24 hours is exhausting.  Heh.

Trying to walk on rest days = FAIL.  Who knew that I'd actually prefer to run?  Insanity, I tell you.

Bernie is still not 100%, so we will call the vet in the morning.  Poor puppy; I think he had some bad food rather than bad rawhide - Andy said that Bernie was having tummy trouble before we gave him his bone.  So, my fault.  :(

Went to Dayton tonight to see rlanto, generalmanda, ladybug_rjc and ciberw0lf, and to listen to Homeland (a Celtic-type pub band) play at Dub Pub.  V. fun!  Met a vegan, buddhist, meditation-practicing AF engineer, which was interesting.  Forgot to pay my bill for dinner, though *forehead slap* before I went home.

There is nothing so terrifying than driving on I-71 at midnight - the sheer number of drunk drivers - I'd wager at least 60% of the cars on the road were being driven by intoxicated drivers.  I just tried to look alive out there.

I have been a witness to three accidents since Wednesday...I feel like the CPD knows me by name when I call...I think I've given reports on 6 accidents this year alone!  Be careful, people - I'm so attractive that people crash into each other when I'm near!  LOL



In Vegas, last July:



And, in NOLA, this past May:




Karen has lost ONE HUNDRED POUNDS!  No surgery, either.  She rocks.

I went wall climbing with Martie from work earlier Friday.  Note to self:  do not ride your bike to Vertical Adventures again.  Those two miles home will seem like ten when your arms feel like ground beef!  Martie is a really good climber, though, so hopefully she'll be willing to go with me again. She's also not attached to the notion of sticking too closely to the marked routes, so I didn't get yelled at today.  :-P

Actually,several people at work have expressed an interest in it, which is pretty awesome.  Who says library folks are milquetoasts?!  AND, if any of YOU locals are interested...wall climbing is FUN!  You don't have to be in great shape, you don't have to be a skilled climber (or else I wouldn't be able to do it).

You know you wanna! 

Tomorrow, the gym (ugh, won't be getting much sleep), then we're going to see 1408. I love seeing horror flicks in the theatre, and I think this is the scariest thing Stephen King ever wrote.  So we'll see how it translates to the screen.  Then...maybe I can convince Andy to go to the driving range or something.  Or I'll head down to Comfest.  Hm.

Hope you all have a GREAT weekend!!

Comments

[slappytanker.livejournal.com]

Hope the puppy feels better soon!

I'm interested in learning to rock climb - any suggestions on what I can do to prepare? I imagine grip is pretty important and I've got a pilates weighted ball for that.. but any advice is appreciated!

Who knew that I'd actually prefer to run? Insanity, I tell you.

FOR REALS! It's totally addictive :)

::still LOL'ing at my ankle sunburn lines in pic #2 ::

[slappytanker.livejournal.com]

And, you look GREAT!

[quidditchgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thanks, m'dear.

Actually, there isn't much to do for the climbing. Your legs will support you until the upper back/shoulder strength is there. The grips are determined by the difficulty of the route you choose.

I've been doing some weight-assisted pull-ups and dips to get me in better shape, but just doing it is what makes the difference. At first, I could barely move my forearms, but now, I barely feel it.

I'm a total adrenaline junkie, so wall climbing is right up my alley. :)

[slappytanker.livejournal.com]

I'm a total adrenaline junkie, so wall climbing is right up my alley. :)

I hear ya, sister - I'm SOOO stoked! Skydiving is next on my rewards list :)

[quidditchgrrl.livejournal.com]

Yep, I've always wanted to skydive. Bungee jump, parasailing, and cliff jumping, too...whichever of those I have the chance to tackle first!

Oh, and I wanna learn to surf!

[slappytanker.livejournal.com]

I WANT TO DO THAT SHIT TOO!!!!!

HOORAY for EXTREME SPORTS pals!

Texas needs more ocean.

[authenticjoy.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the weight loss, and kudos on the hard work you put into it! That's really great! :)

[authenticjoy.livejournal.com]

Just the thought of climbing rocks makes me want to go back to bed. Give me my one-armed yoga.

Post your opinions on 1408, please. I have to finish reading the short story before we go. Scariest? Really? Now I REALLY have to move along in that story.

I seem to have taken a weird turn on horror movies at this stage in my life. I have to know how they end or I dislike watching them. As long as I know the ending prior to watching the movie, I'm fine.

How's that for strange?

On another note: My husband wants to see the Transformers movie. I am horrified. Does yours?

What's up with the accidents? A new and unusual hobby? :P

[slappytanker.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)