Trip to DC

So I spend a few days in Washington DC last week.  My parents and I stayed at my brother's and I think we had a pretty nice time.  For my first trip there I definitely didn't get to see all the places I wanted to see but I guess that gives me an excuse to make another trip.  The best part was I got to see some old friends I hadn't seen in years. Time really flies when you're getting older.  Don't forget the people who knew you way back when.  It's a reminder of how far you've come now.

New Kids on the Block are awesome!

Ok so I went to the nkotb/bsb concert last night.  I have to say it was really good.  Not the biggest bsb fan but they had some good songs.  Takes me back to elementary school when I heard them on the radio and called call the station to request their songs.  Joey and Jordon are still so cute.  I highly recommend seeing them in concert the next time they're in town!

Call me Miss Suzy homemaker

Took me hours to cut, measure and sew but it is finally done.  My first teardrop bag.  Very excited that it looks like how it's suppose to.  I don't know how people can do this all day long, especially for fun.  I enjoy it but I go into a sewing project with a mission not for relaxation.  Again it's about being patient and enjoying the process, a problem I seem to have with all my hobbies.  I wonder if I recreate this it'll take me half the time...

Damn Socks Part 2

Ok the results of last night's ordeal.  I think overall it was a success.  I actually slept through the night which was a shock.  I did wake up in the middle of the night with slight convulsions of uncomfortableness but I conquered.  The end result is it is possible for me to be with naked feet but I really prefer not to be.

Damn socks...

So I've been watching this show called picky eaters and it's about people that only eat one type of food.  I don't know how someone can only eat french fries but they're out there.  It stems from a traumatic experience and they use that as a comfort for something painful in there life.  Ok, so I have this weird comfort thing with my socks where I have to wear them all the time or else things are just not right in my world.  Not that I had a traumatic experience regarding this but it does stem from a comment to me when I was a kid.  I'm going to spend a night without them and see how it goes.  Can't even promise I'll make it through the night but I'll try.  This is so silly but I could be going through socks detox in the middle of the night.  More to follow...

Learn something new!

So I signed up for a glassblowing class today.  It was really more of a fun thing to do with a friend.  But lately I've had this inkling to be a life student.  This wasn't always the case but now I feel realized that there are so many great skills to know that why not learn a little bit of alot of things.  Currently I'm taking a computer class and I just signed up for another sewing class.  I will be a professional tote bag maker before I know it.  Still trying to master my violin so that is a work in progress.  Hmm what would be next, fencing possibly?  You never know...

For the love of donuts

What is it about free donuts in the office that makes it almost irresistible to pass up?  Is it the free part or the sugar part or both?  All I know is that Top Pot is the delicious enemy, especially on a day where I’m doing so well.  Fyi, wearing my pedometer and I’ve only had 918 steps so far.  That is unacceptable for midday.  Thanks for the temptation Marcos, just wait until next Monday when the withdrawal happens.

Guys and Dolls

I saw one of my favorite musicals the other day, Guys and Dolls at the 5th Ave Theatre in Seattle.  Highly recommend it, it was a great production.  Now I want to watch the movie with Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra!

I took a shower for this?

Has anyone had the best of intensions of getting up in the morning, actually wanting to look decent for work, get to the office and then there was no one there?  Yes, that was my predicament today.  Granted I got to work 2 hours late (had a late night but that's a whole other story) but I made it with make-up, hair done and all.  So discouraging, I could have worked from home today and enjoyed the sunny weather.  Instead I'm sitting in a closet sized office which the other side of the wall is the men's bathroom so I constantly hear toilets flushing.  This is not how I'm spending my Friday afternoon.  If anyone needs me, I'm going to be outside not listening to urinals flush.

Stuffed

How is it when you eat something really good you just want to keep on eating as much as you can cause you like the taste and how it makes you feel at the time?  That's my problem, I'm all about instant gratification.  That could be a problem at times.  So I'm sitting on the couch hating myself for doing this to my body.  I feel like I'm going to explode or throw up.  Was it worth it?  Probably not in the long run but at the time... it was glorious. ;-)

Back on the Wagon

Ok so I've been slacking on my diet and exercise lately.  I definitely need to get motivated again but the last couple of months have been too much of an emotional roller coaster for me and I just couldn't do it.  Not anymore.  Summer is coming and I am determined to wear shorts again.  That means so more desserts, P90x is my best friend again and back to hot yoga. 

Also side note, do you ever get the feeling that nothing goes your way?  You think by odds or statistics or something that fate will throw you a bone.  That's what I've been feeling lately, just have one thing go the way I want...please....

Sunny Day in the Emerald City

Just have to say that it's such a beautiful day outside and that everyone should get out and enjoy the weather.  I say that for myself as well.  I'm still inside and I have a track record for being inside when it is a nice day.  I think it's cause the warmth makes me sleepy and I don't want to be tired in the middle of the day.  Even so, I will be out in a bit.  Can you believe I'm inside with a sweater and a heater by my feet?  What is wrong with me.  I'm just always so cold.  lol.

Weekly lessons

So I had my weekly violin lesson tonight and my teacher told me that I've improved alot in the last few weeks.  I think the only thing that's holding me back to play even better is myself.  I have this total mental block of being scared of messing up instead of just enjoying the moment and having fun.  I think once I master that and get the confidence within myself that I am good and that I can play that things will just fall into place.  Gotta keep moving, I will not give up on this.

Portland Saturday Market

What a nice sunny day in Portland this weekend.  Have to take full advantage of it so my friend Clark and I spent it at the Portland Saturday Market.  I wasn't the only one with that idea, the place was packed.  I hope there are more sunny days to come soon.  If Jimmy Hendrixs can rise from the grave, anything's possible.

Homeless to Hopeful

Today I volunteered at the United Way Homeless Event at Qwest Field.  It just makes you appreciate how much you have to be thankful for in your life when there are people out there that for whatever there circumstance is are homeless and really need help.  Makes alot of my petty problems in life seem not so dire.  It's great that there are organizations and people willing to help these people get back on their feet and not give up hope on them.  You never know if someday that may be you.  My mom always says, "don't always look up, look down."  Thanks mom.

Laughter is always the best medicine

So I went to a comedy show tonight.  It was awesome.  Tony Rock at the Parlor in Bellevue was definitely the place to be tonight.  Even the opening acts were hilarious.  It's always nice to be out with friends, eat, drink and just have a great time.  That's enjoying life.  Good night world...

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