Maybe it'll happen after all...

That would be an MS 150 this year. There's all sorts of stuff going on during the City to Shore one in September -- not to mention the fact that I'll be in NC by then (yay!). But... the PA Dutch ms 150 is June 10-11. I'm hoping to convince a few of my friends to do it with me... which shouldn't be TOO hard.

I'd have to train pretty hard in April and May. But for now I'm going to keep going to at least 2 spinning classes a week (if not more) and hopefully this will actually happen. I'm not sure if my dad will be able to do it, but I'm hoping maybe my brother will be able to join in the fun as well. Who knows?!

Any and all are welcome... you know you want to do it!

Psycho Heat

Funny story...

I got home from work on Friday night and though my thermostat was set to 68 degrees, my apartment was a raging 87 degrees. I walked in and could barely breathe. It was horrid! So I promptly turned off the heat and opened all the windows and went out for the night. I was nervous because I knew I'd either be coming home to a blazing hot apartment still, or a freezing one since the heat was off and all the windows were open.

But alas -- heat was STILL pouring out of the radiators and the temp had only dropped to about 79 degrees. So I left all the windows open and went to bed. In the middle of the night I woke up sweating and got my window fan out of the closet. Finally a nice breeze was coming in and I cozied up under my blankets and went back to sleep.

All day Saturday and Sunday it was the same thing. Couldn't get the thermometer to drop below 79 degrees. But the heat was OFF. Just didn't make sense. I kept the window fan going at night and when I was cleaning on Sunday. Then last night I got in bed with the fan on, windows open and everything.

Of course I woke up around 4am FREEEEZING. Yup - -the heat finally turned off. I checked the thermometer and it was at 58 or so. I turned the heat back on, closed all the windows and went back to bed. Problem is, when I left for work at 9 (5 hours later) the tempure was still at 58. So... now I'm nervous that tonight I'm going to come home to cold.

Oh the joys of apartment renting....

Go See It

I saw Brokeback Mountain this afternoon. It was absolutely amazing. The story itself is perfect... so cliche but I did laugh and cry... I was so into it. The cinematography is beautiful. And I'm not one to usually notice things like that. But there are just these shots that are breathtaking.

It's one of those movies I think everyone should see. For so many different reasons -- not just because it's about two guys (because let's face it -- we all know I'm partial to movies with gay plots haha).

It'll be out in theaters for at least another week as it's up for tons of Oscars (and definately deserves best pictures in my book). So go see it. It's definately worth the 9 bucks.

So here's my plan for the weekend...

Tonight:
Jewlery party with Aunt Jan

Tomorrow:
9am step class
then home for a bit
Broke Back Mountain at 1.45p
Hopefully watch one of my Netflix movies at night (if they come)

Sunday:
10.30 ab class
Possibility of coffee with Brooke in the afternoon
Making meatloaf for the week at some point

Happy Friday!

TV and Laundry

I'm at Aunt Jan's tonight. It's my weekly Thursday come over to do laundry and watch all the stuff she has tivo-ed for me. It works out quite nicely. Tonight I watched the L Word -- which we all know how much I love. But I'm not feeling the Shane/Carmen failing relationship... AT ALL. And I don't like Dana being sick. Nor do I like the fact that Tina and Bette are having issues. I just feel like there's nothing to be happy about this season. Hopefully that will change soon... because I don't know how much more of this sad stuff I can take!

After that was over I switched the darks into the dryer and decided to watch Grey's Anatomy from Sunday. Also a great show. Which I never think to watch, but generally watch the tivo-ed version here. I was all into it this week. Even had me tearing up a little! I can't help it... I'm a sap on the inside. I cry at anything and everything.... and to think there was a time when I never cried!

Now I'm all done with the goodness that is Tivo and my stuff still isn't dry. Bummer I tell you. But at least I'll have clean jeans to wear tomorrow. Which is exciting, because I haven't dont laundry since last Tuesday. And that's a LONG time ago for two pairs of jeans (don't worry -- I've been wearing chords a bit too).

Off to fold....

Campbell's

I went to the foodstore (grocery store, market... whatever you call it) last night and was getting stuff to make my roasted red pepper (RRP) soup. However, I was in the soup isle and saw the new Campbell's Gold label soups and decided to try them because I was tired and didn't quite feel like MAKING soup.

So I got two -- one of the Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato and one of the Creamy Butternut Sqush. I've only tried the RRP/Tomato one, but it's great! Definately give it a whirl if you like soup. Make a perfect lunch for work.

(Why do I feel like I totally should have gotten paid by Campbell's for that post??)

Pictures from NC

Ar took a bunch of pictures this weekend...

These are from Jacob's party (don't mind me flipping her off)
The first few of these are from around Charlotte Friday night before we went to dinner

Just thought I'd share.

Home Sweet Home

...that STILL has snow on the ground. What a bummer.

Back in the Jersey/NYC area. Had a great trip in NC. Now I just wish I knew when I'd be able to get back there.

But I did pick out a bike and everything... so hopefully Ar will order it sometime this week and be able to start building it soon. I am SO SO SO excited about it!

That's all for now.

A Day Off

I'm all out of wack with my days.. I keep thinking it's Sunday because I was off on Friday. BUT... its only Saturday! So that's pretty darn exciting :)

I got here Thursday night. Me and Ar pretty much just made dinner and went to bed. I was exhausted (as was she). Yesterday we got up around 9ish and farted around. Then she went to work at noon -- I hung out there for a while, but then came home and watched one of my netflix's, Junebug. It's up for one of the Academy Awards -- its and independant film. It was ok -- but nothing amazing or earth shattering.

When Ar wass done work we went to Rock Bottom for dinner and walked around Charlotte so Ar could take pictures with her new camera :) We didnt get home til close to 11.

This morning we got up for Ar's race series. It was the last one, and though it was freakin COLD out it was still really fun. She did great -- came in 3rd. Got a trophy and everything!

Shes at work now, and I'm thinking about taking a nap. Then tonight we're off to Taryn and Jacobs for Jacobs birthday party! Should be a good time.

And the best part is that I still have two full days here!!! Hopefully itll warm up a bit though -- because places down here just arent equipped for cold.

Heading Down South

My flight leaves tonight at 7:05pm. I should be in Charlotte at approximately 9:05pm. At which point I'm hoping to convince Ar to take me to Max's for hush puppies (I'm assuming I won't be eating dinner before I get there), other than that I'm leaving the weekend up to her. I might have one or two things in mind ... but I'm just excited to get away for a long weekend and spend time with Ar!

I do hope to either ride her trainer, or if she has a bike I can ride get outside and ride a bit. I refuse to not excercize the whole time I'm down there. Because who knows what kind of unhealthy (yet delicious) food I'll be eating. Damn southerners and their fried foods!

Won't be back til Tuesday morning. So have a great weekend everyone!

Happy Valentine's Day

I know it's a consumer holiday and everything... but sometimes it's just nice to take a second and think about all the love in your life. Wether it be friends, family or a significant other... everyone's got love in their lives.

I can't be with my sexy valentine today -- but that doesn't mean it has to be a crappy day... ya know?

So Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Enjoy :)

Snow

It snowed this weekend. Not just a little bit... it DUMPED snow. From late Saturday afternoon til around 1 on Sunday it just snowed.

Granted I'm happy the snow came on a weekend... it still doesn't mean I have to like it. I spent about 3 hours shoveling in Havertown yesterday. Did my parents driveway and sidewalk, then shoveled out the 3 cars in the driveway (my parents are on vacation in Jamaica.. so I thought I'd be nice and shovel out their cars). Then my brother drove me home to Jersey (the roads weren't too bad... but it certainly wasn't the best driving conditions) and I spent another hour or so shoveling out MY car. It was under so much snow that I wasn't even sure it was mine.

I'm in so much pain today its pitiful. I didn't do the best job of 'lifting from the knees' as I should have. I tired... really I did. But there was just so much snow!

I think in Jersey we ended up getting anywhere from 18-24 inches. Craziness I tell you! I had to wear snow pants to walk to my car today because the apartment complex hand't shovled any of the walkways yet.

But the roads are fine now. The shoveling is done. And next year this time I'll be in the South.

... and that, my friends, makes me happier than you could imagine. Any reservations I may have had about moving were answered yesterday. I have no intentions of dealing with another north-east winter. No thanks!

How much longer til spring??

She like it

I sent Ar pictures of my new hair cut and she likes it.

YAY :)



Happy Friday. I'm off to finish working and head out of here. Snow is coming tomorrow and I got stuffs to do!

Go Kelly!

...Clarkson that is. Her and her two grammys. I'm so proud. Because I do heart Kelly Clarkson. Her album is just good... like everyone song is a roll down the windows and sing really loud kind of song.

She won for best Pop Vocal album (beating out Sheryl, Paul McCartney and Gwen) as well as Best Female Pop Vocal Artist.

And that's all I have to say about the Grammys.

In other news, I got my hair did this morning and I LOVE it. It just looks so nice and freshly cut and highlighted and everything. I really needed it. So yay for that!

And I'm off to see the Indigo Girls tonight. Could today get any better?

A Sneak Peak of Whats to Come....

Looking at my planner - I feel like I have so much going on between now and Feb 16 (when I get on a plane to NC for 4 full days!!). So here's the rundown....

Tuesday, 2/7
Gym in the morning
WFUV Open House from 12-4pm

Wednesday, 2/8
Gym in the morning
WFUV Open house from 4-8pm
Biggest Loser from 8-10pm (yes I know its sad that its on my to do list)

Thursday, 2/9
Haircut/Highlights 10am (clearly going into work late)
Work Indigo Girls Concert at the Com. Theater of Morristown 7-11pm

Friday, 2/10-Sunday, 2/14 -- Nothing planned yet (whew)

Wednesday, 2/15
Dar Williams Member concert from 5-8pm

Thursday, 2/16
Work lunch 12pm
Flight to Charlotte, 7pm!


So it's nothing horribly crazy -- just a lot of evening events for me in the next two weeks. But I'm ok with it. I'll just have to pack the Tuesday night before my flight and have a lot of AM gym sessions :)

Let's Hear it for TurboTax

I did my taxes last night! I'm so proud of myself. Well I won't lie - my mom helped me with my state taxes beacuse I have Jersey and New York... but I did my federal taxes. It only took like an hour and a half. haha. But my refund should be in my account in 7-10 days.

What does that mean??? Well, a few things.

1) I'm treating myself to a good hair cut and partial highlights (10am on Saturday) at the Aura Salon and Spa. (Don't worry I have a coupon for free cut with partial highlights)

2) I'm buying a BIKE FRAME!! Ar has all the parts needed to build a bike, so I just need to buy a frame. Hopefully when I go down there over President's Day weekend Ar will help me pick one out and order it. Then she'll build it and bring it up to H-town when she comes up for my birthday.

3) Christmas bills PAID. I don't have much of a balance on my card, but the small one that I do have will be paid off.

4) ING Direct is getting the rest. And that makes me happy.

L Word and Stuff...

Happy Friday...

I'm so glad it's Friday. I'm ready for a few days off. Even though I only worked 4 days this week. It just seems like it's been a long one.

So I'm hoping to get out of here soon, then head off to H-town.

I did watch The L Word last night. I do so love that show. Shane and Carmen make me so happy. And if for any reason you missed it and wanted a good recap -- go here. The girl who writes them is really funny, and she covers all the important stuff. Next week's looks really good. Even if Shane and Carmen do fight... which I don't know that I'll be able to handle -- but hopefully it will be resolved quickly.

That's all for now.

Been a Long Time...

As a someone pointed out -- I've been quite the post slacker lately. Not really sure why. Part is because I feel like there's really nothing all that exciting in my life to discuss, and part is because I've actually been a little bit busy at work! How bout that?

I did go to Charlotte this weekend. I was in cahoots with one of Ar's friends in NC and she picked me up at the airport and I was able to show up at Ar's doorstep and suprise her. It was GREAT! We had a lovely weekend. The more I get down there, the more I start to like it. It's just a totally different world than Jersey/NYC. People are nice. It's got the spring-esque feel year round. And the city is so close and small and clean. Ar's apartment is great. Bathroom leaves a bit to be desired -- but if thats the biggest problem with it, then I really have no complaints. I really think I'm going to like it down there!

I'm also decided when I'm going to move down there. I'm thinking if all of D's pre-wedding events (bachelorette, shower, etc) are before July then I'll move down in the begining of July. Then i'll just have to come up for her wedding. Which is no big deal at all. So I'm secretly hoping that I'll be done most of my wedding stuff for the summer by the end of June... then I'll be free to head to NC in early July. I'm getting really excited about it :)

Tonight I'm off to Aunt Jans to watch the L Word. My cousin set it up so that the whole season will be Tivo-ed. And then packing so I can head to H-town tomorrow.

Hopefully I'll start posting more often!