1. running
I have become an amature runner, not too far but love it none the less, It is something to go from not running to when you hit that moment where you realize I CAN do this! My body is capable to pushing past the whiny little inner person that begs you to stop when you feel tired or get winded. But the greatest moment is when you say no whiny little person I can do this and you push past the huffing and puffing and realize you are running and not panting! Your mouth isn't even hanging open... you are able to run whilst breathing through your nose!
So if you have ever had this moment well done, it is one of my favourite moments of greatness.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
excuse me but I think you dropped something..
I was reflective this morning as I scrolled through the many books offered on a website for e-books... so it is a cyber library so to speak. I think I have always loved books, so I am torn when it comes to the rush of "e-books" "e-features" web based and online endeavors.
I think today we are all looking to connect on a personal level. the popularity of e-dating used to mearly introduce two lonely people who are in front of their computers instead of on the front line of life. Take E-harmony for example, it is a prime example of lonely people using the very technology that keeps us all isolated to create an environment safe and clinical to meet people and get to know them without ever laying eyes on them and breathing the fresh air with them.
This has proven most successful as well as proven that there is nothing like meeting someone "in the real world"
Fine and good for me to say right? Single girl "poo-pooing" the use of technology to meet people and have meaningful relationships .... I say Yes! what are ya gonna do about it?I have tried it both ways... blind date where all the man/boy did was talk about his cats... yes his cats* (please note I have nothing against cats or men who own them but just an aside first date conversation should extend beyond cat talk and replacement of the plumbing in your washroom... yes he did you can't make this stuff up!) or online where you chat a bit then before you know it your free subscription is over and all you are left with is hmm I wonder what he would have been like in person.
These things plague me from time to time. Not often but often enough!
So as I sip my coffee this morning listening to music that sings of the love we all look for, love loss and the joy of that reunion of the love thought to be lost.
I met some great people, not here in the city I live and work in but in New York.... the city I visited and wandered through for a short time how does this work? you connect and are sad it is only for that moment but I guess that is what makes life what it is yes?
I recently purchased a book called the book of Awesome... it is one I wish I had written, not often do I pick up a book and think I could have written this, it is a fun read you can pick it up and read a couple pages and put it down and it is good. No pressure to read lots of it at once. There is the "nod to stranger when doing similar tasks" It is so true you make eye contact with stranger A and you have that moment, a smile the "nod" and the moment is gone.. it is how the book says you are "like hey we are both walking down the street--lets be friends for a second"
this is the meat of the daily interactions I love and I think human nature thrives on...
So as you go about your day think of all those little interactions with people.... real flesh and blood people.
Cherish those moments, grocery store line-ups, coffee shop barristas, drive through people all good people plugging away filling the day with those little interactions..
life is good, enjoy the journey
I think today we are all looking to connect on a personal level. the popularity of e-dating used to mearly introduce two lonely people who are in front of their computers instead of on the front line of life. Take E-harmony for example, it is a prime example of lonely people using the very technology that keeps us all isolated to create an environment safe and clinical to meet people and get to know them without ever laying eyes on them and breathing the fresh air with them.
This has proven most successful as well as proven that there is nothing like meeting someone "in the real world"
Fine and good for me to say right? Single girl "poo-pooing" the use of technology to meet people and have meaningful relationships .... I say Yes! what are ya gonna do about it?I have tried it both ways... blind date where all the man/boy did was talk about his cats... yes his cats* (please note I have nothing against cats or men who own them but just an aside first date conversation should extend beyond cat talk and replacement of the plumbing in your washroom... yes he did you can't make this stuff up!) or online where you chat a bit then before you know it your free subscription is over and all you are left with is hmm I wonder what he would have been like in person.
These things plague me from time to time. Not often but often enough!
So as I sip my coffee this morning listening to music that sings of the love we all look for, love loss and the joy of that reunion of the love thought to be lost.
I met some great people, not here in the city I live and work in but in New York.... the city I visited and wandered through for a short time how does this work? you connect and are sad it is only for that moment but I guess that is what makes life what it is yes?
I recently purchased a book called the book of Awesome... it is one I wish I had written, not often do I pick up a book and think I could have written this, it is a fun read you can pick it up and read a couple pages and put it down and it is good. No pressure to read lots of it at once. There is the "nod to stranger when doing similar tasks" It is so true you make eye contact with stranger A and you have that moment, a smile the "nod" and the moment is gone.. it is how the book says you are "like hey we are both walking down the street--lets be friends for a second"
this is the meat of the daily interactions I love and I think human nature thrives on...
So as you go about your day think of all those little interactions with people.... real flesh and blood people.
Cherish those moments, grocery store line-ups, coffee shop barristas, drive through people all good people plugging away filling the day with those little interactions..
life is good, enjoy the journey
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
"writing to me is simply thinking through my fingers"
Who would have thought Isac Asimov would share my feelings on writing!?
I found this quote today whilst researching Russian writers for potential book club titles
But as I cruised down the list of titles and authors the thought struck me that summer time books tend not to be books that have been "translated into modern English" by anyone.
Light not neccesarily trashy or pointless but a book on the lighter side of life, we read the Guernsey Literary and Potato peel pie society in the warmer months and it was fantastic... Wicked.... not such a fun summer book -- for those who like it it's OK to like it but man I had the hardest time ploughing through that one! Just about killed me. But we had some good discussion about it. I find when there are strong feelings linked to a book or experience it makes for lively talk.
There are 5 of us in book club so it is often hard to come to a general consensus about which one to read but the last couple have been duds so whats another one thrown into the mix!
So... drum roll.... I hope to put forward the idea to read Eat, Pray, Love. It fits the criteria for a summer book, I shunned it at first because it was such a "good book" "moving" "spellbinding" and if Oprah has anything to say about it I'm Tapping out. But a friend of mine has been reading it and telling me it is a laugh out loud at parts book as she stood in the line up at the motor vehicle branch! (or DMV for my American friends) I totally trust her judgement in books so I picked up a copy at walmart this was all before I learned a little about it, and saw the movie trailer. It is fun to be able to see a book you have read and discussed on the big screen then chat about it later over coffee or drinks.
Does anyone have a favourite book to read? maybe one you have read over and over again? We are always open to suggestions and really we will try anything!
The great thing about having so many differing minds in the discussion things are brought up that one might have overlooked at a casual reading... oh and if the book has book club questions for discussion in the back all the better!
Recently I went to see Bard on the Beach and never has Shakespeare been so good! I loved every moment of it, it is hard to know how it is going to be but to see all of His double meanings and visual comedic moments on stage made for a wonderfully good time and I highly recommend it to anyone remotely interested!
We saw Much ado about nothing and it was very funny! There are 3 others playing for the duration of the summer go early have a picnic and enjoy!
I plan on heading back if not this year again but next year for another go round! Most of the actors have been doing this for years! if you haven't noticed I highly recommend it I love books I have stacks of them everywhere, I am a "friend of the library" not through generous donation of course but through my love and kindness in keeping books until I finish them and paying the fine... I figure as long as it is still cheaper than buying the book I am still good...
So happy reading as we finally join the majority of the world celebrating summer with the blankets the lawn chairs the beaches barbecues and of course the books!
don't forget your sunscreen and book!
I found this quote today whilst researching Russian writers for potential book club titles
But as I cruised down the list of titles and authors the thought struck me that summer time books tend not to be books that have been "translated into modern English" by anyone.
Light not neccesarily trashy or pointless but a book on the lighter side of life, we read the Guernsey Literary and Potato peel pie society in the warmer months and it was fantastic... Wicked.... not such a fun summer book -- for those who like it it's OK to like it but man I had the hardest time ploughing through that one! Just about killed me. But we had some good discussion about it. I find when there are strong feelings linked to a book or experience it makes for lively talk.
There are 5 of us in book club so it is often hard to come to a general consensus about which one to read but the last couple have been duds so whats another one thrown into the mix!
So... drum roll.... I hope to put forward the idea to read Eat, Pray, Love. It fits the criteria for a summer book, I shunned it at first because it was such a "good book" "moving" "spellbinding" and if Oprah has anything to say about it I'm Tapping out. But a friend of mine has been reading it and telling me it is a laugh out loud at parts book as she stood in the line up at the motor vehicle branch! (or DMV for my American friends) I totally trust her judgement in books so I picked up a copy at walmart this was all before I learned a little about it, and saw the movie trailer. It is fun to be able to see a book you have read and discussed on the big screen then chat about it later over coffee or drinks.
Does anyone have a favourite book to read? maybe one you have read over and over again? We are always open to suggestions and really we will try anything!
The great thing about having so many differing minds in the discussion things are brought up that one might have overlooked at a casual reading... oh and if the book has book club questions for discussion in the back all the better!
Recently I went to see Bard on the Beach and never has Shakespeare been so good! I loved every moment of it, it is hard to know how it is going to be but to see all of His double meanings and visual comedic moments on stage made for a wonderfully good time and I highly recommend it to anyone remotely interested!
We saw Much ado about nothing and it was very funny! There are 3 others playing for the duration of the summer go early have a picnic and enjoy!
I plan on heading back if not this year again but next year for another go round! Most of the actors have been doing this for years! if you haven't noticed I highly recommend it I love books I have stacks of them everywhere, I am a "friend of the library" not through generous donation of course but through my love and kindness in keeping books until I finish them and paying the fine... I figure as long as it is still cheaper than buying the book I am still good...
So happy reading as we finally join the majority of the world celebrating summer with the blankets the lawn chairs the beaches barbecues and of course the books!
don't forget your sunscreen and book!
Friday, July 2, 2010
So it's early
0530...
That's five thirty to those who are playing along at home...
It is what time my eyes popped open this morning.
It is criminal really
I tried to fall back asleep a skill I think after many years of hard training I feel I am usually most successful at... I was once the subject of great envy for my ability to fall asleep... but my super powers wane...
I m afraid caffeinatrix is close at hand
For those who are not familiar with her let me fill you in... not long after x-men came out a friend and I were discussing our super powers being x-men of course and mine was the ability to sleep at a moments notice any time anywhere or to use my powers on others bringing sleepiness to those I encounter which can be good... but with great power comes great responsibility...
my alter ego is the over-caffeinated "day person" the two sides of the coin... Narcalepto and Caffeinatrix it is my secret .....my legend
hahaha long story short-to late!
These things happen at 530 in the morning
I tried desperately to get cozy again, to recreate the cocoon that envelopes you in warmth and fuzzy feelings the one that you are desperate to re-claim once the alarm has gone off... but alas it is the cocoon of necessity and because I had no real reason to be up so gosh darm early I lacked the conviction and drive to fall asleep again.
I tried
I read half a book, I put a movie on-- a trick I learned to keep the dogs from barking at the people coming home late who park on the street and talk loud enough to alert the hyper vigilant ears of the little night watchmen who cuddle up at the end of the bed... with the movie on they think it is tv fall asleep and don't bark when the late comers who think they are whispering come home they don't wake up!
no luck!
So with a load of laundry on and my dishwasher merrily humming I am struck with the urge to do something major...if I sit quietly the feeling will pass... It's ok I have had this before and I am actually still tidying up after it!
So with a fresh pot of Christmas blend sitting and a cup of the precious elixir wafting my way the day hold such promise the promise of a nap? maybe!!! It is a cold day so far... as the skies are already light it is kinda grey out there hence the change to the layout.. I wasn't going to be one of those change the layout to fit the mood people but I have yet to settle on one I really liked... I loved the green one I recently tried but it was not quite right.. might have to make one of my own ... today!
hahahaa not likely... I will probably continue to surf the Internet looking for wonderful things I might make another little hat.. there are 100 pregnant girls at work ( well maybe a few less than that) and I am trying to find a little project that I can get finished to stock pile for when the blessed days arrive! I have found a cute little hat pattern that is relatively easy but I have to find my big sewing needle so I can finish it off... we will see if it works I will try my hand at posting a picture for all to see...
all three of you :)
till then I have a pot of coffee and a bag of fresh books from the library to try out!
That's five thirty to those who are playing along at home...
It is what time my eyes popped open this morning.
It is criminal really
I tried to fall back asleep a skill I think after many years of hard training I feel I am usually most successful at... I was once the subject of great envy for my ability to fall asleep... but my super powers wane...
I m afraid caffeinatrix is close at hand
For those who are not familiar with her let me fill you in... not long after x-men came out a friend and I were discussing our super powers being x-men of course and mine was the ability to sleep at a moments notice any time anywhere or to use my powers on others bringing sleepiness to those I encounter which can be good... but with great power comes great responsibility...
my alter ego is the over-caffeinated "day person" the two sides of the coin... Narcalepto and Caffeinatrix it is my secret .....my legend
hahaha long story short-to late!
These things happen at 530 in the morning
I tried desperately to get cozy again, to recreate the cocoon that envelopes you in warmth and fuzzy feelings the one that you are desperate to re-claim once the alarm has gone off... but alas it is the cocoon of necessity and because I had no real reason to be up so gosh darm early I lacked the conviction and drive to fall asleep again.
I tried
I read half a book, I put a movie on-- a trick I learned to keep the dogs from barking at the people coming home late who park on the street and talk loud enough to alert the hyper vigilant ears of the little night watchmen who cuddle up at the end of the bed... with the movie on they think it is tv fall asleep and don't bark when the late comers who think they are whispering come home they don't wake up!
no luck!
So with a load of laundry on and my dishwasher merrily humming I am struck with the urge to do something major...if I sit quietly the feeling will pass... It's ok I have had this before and I am actually still tidying up after it!
So with a fresh pot of Christmas blend sitting and a cup of the precious elixir wafting my way the day hold such promise the promise of a nap? maybe!!! It is a cold day so far... as the skies are already light it is kinda grey out there hence the change to the layout.. I wasn't going to be one of those change the layout to fit the mood people but I have yet to settle on one I really liked... I loved the green one I recently tried but it was not quite right.. might have to make one of my own ... today!
hahahaa not likely... I will probably continue to surf the Internet looking for wonderful things I might make another little hat.. there are 100 pregnant girls at work ( well maybe a few less than that) and I am trying to find a little project that I can get finished to stock pile for when the blessed days arrive! I have found a cute little hat pattern that is relatively easy but I have to find my big sewing needle so I can finish it off... we will see if it works I will try my hand at posting a picture for all to see...
all three of you :)
till then I have a pot of coffee and a bag of fresh books from the library to try out!
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