Thirsty

I have been daydreaming about diving into the ocean all day, and with good reason: I have seen some of the most beautiful scenery there…

Malibu Beach in California, 2003

And the unforgettable…

Near Lima, Peru, 2005

…Until the next time we meet!

list #9

A few of the Things I Should be Doing Right Now:

1. Attaching a quality photo gallery to this blog
2. Executing the transition from Corporate America back to Academia
3. Sorting through the old papers/journals in my storage space
4. Making Wine
5. Devoting 4-5 days a week to my Yoga practice
6. Attending a scientific lecture related to my areas of expertise
7. Exercising
8. Keeping up to date on news that is relevant and not just what I see in the headlines
9. Reading a fantastic book
10. Getting more sleep
11. Listening to my boyfriend tell me about his dreams…

Saturday Funnies

A Softer World

Spending the day out with friends today and catching up with my latest addiction, the Metamor City podcast by Chris Lester.

Just a *teeny* plug: I began listening almost a year ago, Life got busy, and I stopped for a while.  Now that I’ve returned to the podcast I anticipate hearing the next chapter of the story more and more.  The writing is extremely engaging, imaginative and prolific.  I’ve been listening to them in 3-4 episode blocks (while driving, at work or just working arond the house) and I’m ready for more of the good stuff.  Kudos to Chris Lester (and his amazing cast of voice actors) for developing such a delightful experience…even if I am on a year’s delay

What Do You Get When You Mix Yoga and Kung Fu…

…you get me, only happier and weilding a sword.  Awesome.

I woke up this morning with yoga and my Kung Fu weapons class on my mind.  My new mat arrived in the mail over the weekend. It’s very sticky, very comfy and very cushy.  Having the right tools for the job makes all the difference.

Happy Wednesday

The First Snow Day I’ve Had in Years…

You see, it all started this morning with me gliding through a 4-way intersection on a sheet of ice (my light was red, of course)…and now, instead of being at work, I’m relaxing at home and the sun is out!

Maybe it was all a dream…?

Monday Funnies

Dilbert

10 January 2009

Love in the Time of Cholera

I’m sick again, and honestly, I feel sick and tired of being sick and tired

I think being on the road for the last month and being around lots of other sick people are to blame. I am also a bit of a workaholic, and when deadlines and overwhelming commitments loom (as they tend to do during the holidays) I put my health last.  I struggle to keep a regular diet and get regular sleep and exercise. I must be more diligent about it, starting now.

The biggest bummer (for me) is that someone I have been seeing for the last couple of months and I have repeatedly made plans to go on a weekend away…there are so many things we enjoy doing together…but then I have gotten sick, or the holiday schedule has gotten in the way. This weekend is another example…despite plans we made to spend the weekend together having fun, I am instead home sick clutching a box of tissues and my “favorite” cold medicine. So *not* romantic. I am convinced, though, that he sees these little “setbacks” as opportunities to prove his affection, since he has quite enthusiastically expressed his delight in spending the weekend taking care of me, instead (A little secret: I think he kind of likes it when I don’t feel well because then he gets the chance to pamper me a bit and be the hero, and a girl like me appreciates when someone *else* swoops in to save the day every now and again ).

I am off to the store to find vitamins and other healthy stuff. I am going to kick this cold’s butt!

Resolution

It’s the beginning of a new year. I have never been one to make and/or keep New Year’s Resolutions but I do find it useful to take time and reflect on the things I dedicate the majority of my time, attention and presence to. I try my best to remain diligent with the longer-term commitments I’ve made while making room for shorter-term and new commitments, too. Sometimes my interests change, and that means reorganizing my priorities periodically.

Speaking of new interests, I’ve been spending a lot of time on social networks! Okay, maybe a little too much time…but I have been networking with like minded professionals and activity partners. No, really!

Also new – a few friends and I have been throwing around the idea of starting a (mostly) science fiction and fantasy movie club and discussion group in the spring, so that little project is next on the drafting board. The idea came mostly from a regular movie night I’ve hosted on and off for the last couple of years and because we saw the need for a more genre-specific venue within our community.  There are several outlets for the larger cineastic community in the Denver area to plug in to, but none cater specifically to the (bio/tech/gaming/cyber/fantasy) geek culture myself and most of my friends belong to.  Any suggestions on how to organize are very welcome

List #8

Podcasts I’m currently loving:

1. Escape Pod (science fiction short stories)
2. 3 Wine Guys (wine notes)
3. The Economist (audio edition)
4. Metamor City (cyberpunk and fantasy fiction short stories)
5. PodCastle (fantasy fiction short stories)
6. The Archers (British Radio Drama about a farming community called Ambridge)

Death to Turkeys

I’m in DC visiting my brother and my best friend, and I can’t believe we just prepared, cooked and served a meal for 19 people.  Ay Dios, then there was the cleaning up part.  The dish soap alone cost us almost 20 bucks LOL

I loved being surrounded by what I consider to be my true family – those who are in my Life through choice, whether it be by blood or not – and having most of them in one place was wonderful.  It had been too long.  I missed my sister (who spent the holiday in Buffalo with my parents) and my cousins in Atlanta but I will see them in a few months.

After cleaning up we watched the Clone Wars movie and The Cosby Show marathon!  Hahaha

Right now I’m waiting for my brother to come over so we can grab coffee at our favorite spot, Busboys & Poets.  Then, I am going to have a nap.

I hope your day was a great one!