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An observation on NaNoWriMo Day 8:
Nov. 8th, 2005 04:30 pmThe cup of coffee I'm drinking is twice the size of the cup of soup I'm eating.
Do the math.
Do the math.
is this thing on?
Sep. 9th, 2004 03:33 pmOkay, it seems that for at least the first three days, I always get a headache around 3:30. Weird.
I must say, though, that a good workout helps my outlook tremendously. I'm feeling a sight better today than I was last night. And hopefully, tonight I won't falter into cranky or sleepy again...
For all who care, my actual size email is back online. Happiness reigns.
That's all she wrote for now. How very content-free. Gotta go transcribe. Hooo-frickin-ray.
I must say, though, that a good workout helps my outlook tremendously. I'm feeling a sight better today than I was last night. And hopefully, tonight I won't falter into cranky or sleepy again...
For all who care, my actual size email is back online. Happiness reigns.
That's all she wrote for now. How very content-free. Gotta go transcribe. Hooo-frickin-ray.
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Aug. 19th, 2004 10:11 amHammering away at the Diesel again.
This morning I wasn't quite so ambitious: I couldn't drag myself up until about 7:30. But I still got up, resisted the urge to flop back into bed, tempting as it was, ate some breakfast, went to the bank and the post office, and now I'm here.
The problems, as I see them, are twofold:
1. I'm not awake until at least 10 anyway, so the hours between 7 and 10 are spent getting myself awake and not getting much done. That'll change, but it'll take time.
2. Salicom is evil.
Well, let me rephrase that. They're not evil; in fact, the guy I've talked to a bunch of times to help me with it is really sweet - and it's always the same guy! Small, these Salicom people are. (Yoda I speak like.) What they are is idiots. Every morning I've had to call them and fix one thing or another before I could have the privilege of logging on to the 'net at my favorite coffeeshop. And of course, T-mobile (provider of internet access for the Starbucks across the street and my cell phone carrier) are equal idiots, and for whatever reason don't give me reception inside the Diesel - in spite of the fact that I can usually pick up T-mobile internet access from inside the Diesel! Not sure if they're connected at all, but if they are, that shit just pisses me off.
Regardless. Enough bitching. Mostly I'm doing okay. It's good to get up early. I wonder if the regular use of the drops is helping with the allergy issue, and my grogginess and zombieness will pass by the end of the month...? It would be rather amazing.
This week has been a whirlwind thus far. Monday night, went out for drinks though![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
imlad had taken a day to work at home, since he was feeling sick. Working at home drives him nuts, so we needed to get out of the house. The next day, he stayed home sick for real, and again, by the end of the night he was feeling mostly better, and we stepped out to check the action at the Diesel (none, by 9pm) and then to get desserts at Gargoyle's. Last night we saw the director's cut of Donnie Darko, and I have to tell you - if you've seen this movie, loved it, but still have questions, see the director's cut. If you haven't seen the movie, see the director's cut. If you don't know what I'm talking about, see the fragging director's cut. It's beautiful, and it explains so much.
Off to find out if The Philosophy of Time Travel is a real book.
This morning I wasn't quite so ambitious: I couldn't drag myself up until about 7:30. But I still got up, resisted the urge to flop back into bed, tempting as it was, ate some breakfast, went to the bank and the post office, and now I'm here.
The problems, as I see them, are twofold:
1. I'm not awake until at least 10 anyway, so the hours between 7 and 10 are spent getting myself awake and not getting much done. That'll change, but it'll take time.
2. Salicom is evil.
Well, let me rephrase that. They're not evil; in fact, the guy I've talked to a bunch of times to help me with it is really sweet - and it's always the same guy! Small, these Salicom people are. (Yoda I speak like.) What they are is idiots. Every morning I've had to call them and fix one thing or another before I could have the privilege of logging on to the 'net at my favorite coffeeshop. And of course, T-mobile (provider of internet access for the Starbucks across the street and my cell phone carrier) are equal idiots, and for whatever reason don't give me reception inside the Diesel - in spite of the fact that I can usually pick up T-mobile internet access from inside the Diesel! Not sure if they're connected at all, but if they are, that shit just pisses me off.
Regardless. Enough bitching. Mostly I'm doing okay. It's good to get up early. I wonder if the regular use of the drops is helping with the allergy issue, and my grogginess and zombieness will pass by the end of the month...? It would be rather amazing.
This week has been a whirlwind thus far. Monday night, went out for drinks though
imlad had taken a day to work at home, since he was feeling sick. Working at home drives him nuts, so we needed to get out of the house. The next day, he stayed home sick for real, and again, by the end of the night he was feeling mostly better, and we stepped out to check the action at the Diesel (none, by 9pm) and then to get desserts at Gargoyle's. Last night we saw the director's cut of Donnie Darko, and I have to tell you - if you've seen this movie, loved it, but still have questions, see the director's cut. If you haven't seen the movie, see the director's cut. If you don't know what I'm talking about, see the fragging director's cut. It's beautiful, and it explains so much.Off to find out if The Philosophy of Time Travel is a real book.
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Lessons, or, Shooting the Messenger
Aug. 12th, 2004 01:59 pm- Caffeine re-introduction appears to have the same effect as caffeine withdrawal. I haven't had a cup in three days, and today I had one. Now I've got a headache and I'm irritable, though I have a slightly more focused brain.
-ladytabitha should be brunched with frequently. Every time I have my sorta-monthly what we've come to call Dine-N-Bitch with her, I remember why we're friends. We're extremely different people, but the ability we have to reflect on each other's different, but equally viable, approaches to life provides much-needed perspective on a regular basis. It's just so neat to talk to someone whose brain works so differently from my own, with no defensiveness or misunderstanding. Yay, brains!
- Sometimes, there's nothing to do but wait.
- Outbursts at customer service representatives are both useless and deleterious to efficiency. Today I went to mail something that needed to be taped shut, and learned that the post office - get this - no longer gives out tape over the counter. You have to buy it, and at the post office, it's four bucks. I thought the guy was teasing me at first, then he directed me to the sign. I was so irate that I didn't notice he was reaching for the tape and was about to make an exception for me, and I said, "Oh, give me a break!" He didn't. It was amazing to watch how effectively my impatient attitude caused his hand to move away from the tape and direct me to where I could purchase some. "Next!" I need to recall this lesson and avoid sending bad energy toward people: it multiplies.
- That last lesson, I suddenly realize, has other excellent applications for events which occurred last night, involving pulling away from my support network and stewing in my own misery. This junk should be shared with no one: it should be vented alone and thoroughly so I can open myself to comfort. Huh. The things we learn from postal workers.
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ladytabitha should be brunched with frequently. Every time I have my sorta-monthly what we've come to call Dine-N-Bitch with her, I remember why we're friends. We're extremely different people, but the ability we have to reflect on each other's different, but equally viable, approaches to life provides much-needed perspective on a regular basis. It's just so neat to talk to someone whose brain works so differently from my own, with no defensiveness or misunderstanding. Yay, brains!- Sometimes, there's nothing to do but wait.
- Outbursts at customer service representatives are both useless and deleterious to efficiency. Today I went to mail something that needed to be taped shut, and learned that the post office - get this - no longer gives out tape over the counter. You have to buy it, and at the post office, it's four bucks. I thought the guy was teasing me at first, then he directed me to the sign. I was so irate that I didn't notice he was reaching for the tape and was about to make an exception for me, and I said, "Oh, give me a break!" He didn't. It was amazing to watch how effectively my impatient attitude caused his hand to move away from the tape and direct me to where I could purchase some. "Next!" I need to recall this lesson and avoid sending bad energy toward people: it multiplies.
- That last lesson, I suddenly realize, has other excellent applications for events which occurred last night, involving pulling away from my support network and stewing in my own misery. This junk should be shared with no one: it should be vented alone and thoroughly so I can open myself to comfort. Huh. The things we learn from postal workers.
Too much caffeine. And, my hips.
Apr. 13th, 2004 02:15 pmI learned today that drinking three cups of coffee before weightlifting is not a good idea. Having my heart rate shoot to 120 or so just from doing a couple of squats is, well, kinda scary. Also, sweating. Eiyich.
Question for weightlifting folks again, especially women: What do you think of those hip adductor/abductor machines? Probably my least favorite bits of myself are strengthened and toned by doing them, but I'm also doing wide-stance squats and sumo deadlifts, which seem to hit every part of the leg, and yoga, which often hits the difficult bits. Those two exercises seem sort of ineffectual and make my lower-body days take even more time.
Are these exercises necessary, or useful? By not doing them, am I creating an imbalance in my leg and hip strength?
Question for weightlifting folks again, especially women: What do you think of those hip adductor/abductor machines? Probably my least favorite bits of myself are strengthened and toned by doing them, but I'm also doing wide-stance squats and sumo deadlifts, which seem to hit every part of the leg, and yoga, which often hits the difficult bits. Those two exercises seem sort of ineffectual and make my lower-body days take even more time.
Are these exercises necessary, or useful? By not doing them, am I creating an imbalance in my leg and hip strength?
Oh *I* get it...
May. 16th, 2003 01:49 pm...this is where the coffee runs out...
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Wah! Huh? Right!
Saw the Matrix Reloaded last night. I will say nothing, except that I left the theatre at 1 am all hopped up and wanting to go mosh in the pit at a Rage show. (Yeah, you may not know that bit of me, but that's me, too.)
I agreed to the expedition because dammit, I love watching movies on opening night. The excitement, the crowds, the APPLAUSE after certain scenes! (The freeway is suicide...) Ah...and then the getting up at 6:45 to go to work. (Boo!)
This morning I learned that one side benefit of breaking one's dependence on caffeine is that when one actually needs it, it works. So I spent the morning being focused and alert and operating quite well.
I've been the Scroungemonger for food today, though, and have at this point consumed: One (1) cup of strong coffee with half-and-half and sugar, one (1) Clif Bar, Black Cherry Almond, one (1) salvaged Dunkin Donuts maple walnut scone, one (1) slice of cold pizza (with mushrooms, no less), and one (1) packet of several (6 or 7) oatmeal fruity nuggety items, slightly stale. Did I mention we're a Food Bank?
I haven't spent any money yet. However, I also feel like I'm going to fall down on my desk.
Every time I go to the bathroom, though (for whatever reason, I can't think of the connection), I think about tonight, and I realize all the cool people I'm going to get to see! So excited! (Nolongueur though. Poop.) (Previous parenthetical brought to you by ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-syndicated.gif)
quinnclub and tafkar.) So I'm alternately pass-outy and bouncy.
*bounce*
*faint*
Need...nap...
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Wah! Huh? Right!
Saw the Matrix Reloaded last night. I will say nothing, except that I left the theatre at 1 am all hopped up and wanting to go mosh in the pit at a Rage show. (Yeah, you may not know that bit of me, but that's me, too.)
I agreed to the expedition because dammit, I love watching movies on opening night. The excitement, the crowds, the APPLAUSE after certain scenes! (The freeway is suicide...) Ah...and then the getting up at 6:45 to go to work. (Boo!)
This morning I learned that one side benefit of breaking one's dependence on caffeine is that when one actually needs it, it works. So I spent the morning being focused and alert and operating quite well.
I've been the Scroungemonger for food today, though, and have at this point consumed: One (1) cup of strong coffee with half-and-half and sugar, one (1) Clif Bar, Black Cherry Almond, one (1) salvaged Dunkin Donuts maple walnut scone, one (1) slice of cold pizza (with mushrooms, no less), and one (1) packet of several (6 or 7) oatmeal fruity nuggety items, slightly stale. Did I mention we're a Food Bank?
I haven't spent any money yet. However, I also feel like I'm going to fall down on my desk.
Every time I go to the bathroom, though (for whatever reason, I can't think of the connection), I think about tonight, and I realize all the cool people I'm going to get to see! So excited! (No
longueur though. Poop.) (Previous parenthetical brought to you by quinnclub and tafkar.) So I'm alternately pass-outy and bouncy.*bounce*
*faint*
Need...nap...
