Thursday, April 09, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Miles run in 2009
My plan is to get in a 6 mile run today, but it could change. I'm photographing a softball game later this afternoon. I will again be standing on concrete in the dugout for over an hour. How my feet feel after the game will determine how far I run today.
2004: 80.5
2005: 109.1
2006: 135.8
2007: 133.4
2008: 279.7
2009: 253.1
2004: 80.5
2005: 109.1
2006: 135.8
2007: 133.4
2008: 279.7
2009: 253.1
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Books read in 2009
It has felt like a year since I read my last book. The actual time has been two weeks. Since spring started it is harder to sit down with a book because of my work schedule. I have started reading about ten pages a night in bed before going to sleep. It has helped.
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Freight Train Graffiti, Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler
The Birth of Graffiti, Jon Naar
Subway Art, Martha Cooper & Henry Chalfant
Graffiti NYC, Hugo Martinez
A Portrait of Joan: The Autobiography of Joan Crawford, Joan Crawford & Jane Kesner Ardmore
Currently Reading: Mrs. Lincoln: A Life, Catherine Clinton
Up Next: Library trip
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Freight Train Graffiti, Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler
The Birth of Graffiti, Jon Naar
Subway Art, Martha Cooper & Henry Chalfant
Graffiti NYC, Hugo Martinez
A Portrait of Joan: The Autobiography of Joan Crawford, Joan Crawford & Jane Kesner Ardmore
Currently Reading: Mrs. Lincoln: A Life, Catherine Clinton
Up Next: Library trip
Monday, April 06, 2009
Is this spring?
My husband put away the shovel awhile ago. This morning I had to retrieve. I needed to use it. The weatherman said yesterday that the area was supposed to receive under an inch of snow, not much accumulation. This morning was a different story. When I walked downstairs after waking up, my husband told me not to look out the window. I looked out the window and the street was covered and my car was covered with about two inches of snow.
The snow that we got was very heavy and wet. Shoveling it wasn't easy. It took longer then normal. Later this week the temperatures are going to be in the 50s and 60s. When this snow melts there will be plenty of pools of water and probably some flooding. I think this is payback for the 60 degree day we had the day after Christmas.
The snow that we got was very heavy and wet. Shoveling it wasn't easy. It took longer then normal. Later this week the temperatures are going to be in the 50s and 60s. When this snow melts there will be plenty of pools of water and probably some flooding. I think this is payback for the 60 degree day we had the day after Christmas.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Afraid
There has been two thunderstorms overnight this past week. I can sleep through them without any problems. Sometimes when the thunder is very loud it will wake me up. Within a few moments, I'm back to sleep.
This week both thunderstorms scared my dogs. During thunderstorms they are afraid and push open one side of their gate that keeps them locked in the kitchen. Some loud thunder woke me up and then I heard the dog's nails walking across the hardwood floors downstairs. I hopped out of bed and went downstairs. It was still raining and thundering, so it was no use to put them back in the kitchen. They would only try to escape again. I grabbed a blanket and laid down on the couch. Blitzkrieg had to be right next to me. He pushed an end table out of the way to lay down right in front of me. Kelly was just on the other side of the end table. I feel asleep for about an hour or so.
When I woke up, the storm was over. I got up, folded my blanket and led the dogs back to the kitchen. The dogs were fine for the rest of the night.
Early Friday morning, I was awaken by thunder again. The dogs forced the gate open and were walking around downstairs. I went downstairs, fixed the fence, grabbed a blanket and laid down on the couch. I woke up an hour later and didn't hear anymore thunder. I folded up the blanket and led the dogs back into the kitchen.
When my alarm went off at 4 a.m., I could hear the dogs walking on the hardwood floor. They escaped. I didn't hear anymore thunder, but the dogs apparently heard something. It scared them, pushed the gate open and escaped.
The dogs have always been afraid of thunder. Both of them act like children and for some reason cannot be alone. They calm down if my husband and I are by their side during a storm. The dogs I had growing up never had that problem. But they were also outside dogs. They went inside their doghouse for protection. I guess I am the protection from the storm for Blitz and Kelly.
This week both thunderstorms scared my dogs. During thunderstorms they are afraid and push open one side of their gate that keeps them locked in the kitchen. Some loud thunder woke me up and then I heard the dog's nails walking across the hardwood floors downstairs. I hopped out of bed and went downstairs. It was still raining and thundering, so it was no use to put them back in the kitchen. They would only try to escape again. I grabbed a blanket and laid down on the couch. Blitzkrieg had to be right next to me. He pushed an end table out of the way to lay down right in front of me. Kelly was just on the other side of the end table. I feel asleep for about an hour or so.
When I woke up, the storm was over. I got up, folded my blanket and led the dogs back to the kitchen. The dogs were fine for the rest of the night.
Early Friday morning, I was awaken by thunder again. The dogs forced the gate open and were walking around downstairs. I went downstairs, fixed the fence, grabbed a blanket and laid down on the couch. I woke up an hour later and didn't hear anymore thunder. I folded up the blanket and led the dogs back into the kitchen.
When my alarm went off at 4 a.m., I could hear the dogs walking on the hardwood floor. They escaped. I didn't hear anymore thunder, but the dogs apparently heard something. It scared them, pushed the gate open and escaped.
The dogs have always been afraid of thunder. Both of them act like children and for some reason cannot be alone. They calm down if my husband and I are by their side during a storm. The dogs I had growing up never had that problem. But they were also outside dogs. They went inside their doghouse for protection. I guess I am the protection from the storm for Blitz and Kelly.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
The Tudors
I recently began watching The Tudors on Showtime. The third season begins on Sunday and I haven't seen the first season or most of the second season yet. I only started watching the second season a day ago. There was a repeat on one of the Showtime channels so I recorded it on the DVR. While watching, it was difficult to keep up. Besides King Henry and Anne Boleyn, I didn't know who anyone else was. Most of the characters never said each others name in the dialog.Since my husband and I have On Demand, I have started watching the beginning on the second season. I have watched three episodes already. The first season isn't available on Showtime On Demand. The Tudors entire season one DVDs have been near the top of our Netflix queue. Disc one has had "Short Wait" next to it for a couple of weeks. Since it is on a Short Wait, my husband leap frogs The Tudors for movies that he picked out. I watched a movie yesterday and put it in the mailbox today, so one of his movie choices will be the next to come. I doubt I will receive Season One: Disc One before Sunday's season premiere. Oh well. I can read about the show on Showtime and Wikipedia.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Weekend update
My husband and I got our passport applications sent in Friday. Our passport photos are terrible. My husband's photo is better then mine. My hair is flat and I had to have my hear tucked behind my ears. I said to my husband that my driver's license photo is better. Along with the passports, I wrote out a check for the down payment for the Japan trip. I have two payments left and they are big.
I ran six miles Sunday. During the run, I felt fine. As soon as I stepped off the treadmill, my left heel was in pain. I was limping around yesterday and I'm still limping today. As the morning as gone on, I could gradually put my pressure on my heel. Now my limp is not as bad as it was early this morning.
While watching a women's NCAA tournament game, ESPN had something scroll across the bottom of my screen that made me happy. The nation's top scoring freshman, Seth Curry, is transferring to Duke. He will be eligible to play in 2010-2011. I wonder if he will be as good as his older brother Stephen?
After a week of not reading a book, I finally made it to the library and picked out two. I'm hoping to start reading one of them later this afternoon. If my schedule changes, I won't get to those books until Wednesday. I hope it doesn't end up that way.
I ran six miles Sunday. During the run, I felt fine. As soon as I stepped off the treadmill, my left heel was in pain. I was limping around yesterday and I'm still limping today. As the morning as gone on, I could gradually put my pressure on my heel. Now my limp is not as bad as it was early this morning.
While watching a women's NCAA tournament game, ESPN had something scroll across the bottom of my screen that made me happy. The nation's top scoring freshman, Seth Curry, is transferring to Duke. He will be eligible to play in 2010-2011. I wonder if he will be as good as his older brother Stephen?
After a week of not reading a book, I finally made it to the library and picked out two. I'm hoping to start reading one of them later this afternoon. If my schedule changes, I won't get to those books until Wednesday. I hope it doesn't end up that way.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Random things
This week has been very busy. Not enough time to blog. Just a short recap.
Monday morning, my husband's grandfather passed away. Later that evening when he was helping plan for the funeral, I went down to the dance studio to photograph a class.
I photographed a college baseball game Tuesday. It was a nine inning game, but I only stayed seven innings. I got all the photos that I needed. The home team destroyed the away team 25-2 and my left heel was in pain from standing on concrete in the dugout. After I finished work, I got on the treadmill and ran three miles.
I finished work on 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and came home to the treadmill and did four miles. At 1 p.m., my husband and I drove to the funeral home for his grandfather's viewing. There were two visitations, so in between we headed to his parent's house for a lite dinner. Immediately after eating, my stomach became very upset. My husband asked if they had Pepto, but they didn't. When dinner was over we drove back to the funeral home for the second viewing. Before I could go back in, I needed something. I walked across the street to a gas station and convenience store and found some bismuth tables. I had to take four of them before they worked. When we returned home for the evening, I washed up and went to bed around 8:45 p.m.
I was rushing around Thursday to finish work early. I needed to go home and change my clothes for the late morning funeral. The service lasted about 45 minutes and then we went to a local church for lunch. I went home at 1:30 p.m. to let the dogs outside and to get ready for my college softball game. I stayed for the entire seven inning game to get photos. I got the photos that I needed, but once again my heel was in pain. Standing on concrete really doesn't help me too much. I hope my orthotics come in soon. I need relief! Once again after work, I changed my clothes and ran three miles on the treadmill. I didn't watch the game because it was played when I was sleeping. But what happened to Duke? Villanova beat them really bad. I thought it was going to be a closer game then it was. Now that the Blue Devils are out, I really don't care who wins the national championship. I probably won't be watching anymore games either. At least on the men's side. I still have a few teams that I follow playing in the women's tournament.
Today is another busy day. My husband and I have to get our passport photos taken. Once that is completed, we will be going to the post office to submit our passport applications. Later this year we are going to Japan. Following the post office, I have a college softball game to photograph. And when I get home later, I will be on the treadmill again for what I hope is a 4 mile run. I will see how my heel feels after the game.
Monday morning, my husband's grandfather passed away. Later that evening when he was helping plan for the funeral, I went down to the dance studio to photograph a class.
I photographed a college baseball game Tuesday. It was a nine inning game, but I only stayed seven innings. I got all the photos that I needed. The home team destroyed the away team 25-2 and my left heel was in pain from standing on concrete in the dugout. After I finished work, I got on the treadmill and ran three miles.
I finished work on 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and came home to the treadmill and did four miles. At 1 p.m., my husband and I drove to the funeral home for his grandfather's viewing. There were two visitations, so in between we headed to his parent's house for a lite dinner. Immediately after eating, my stomach became very upset. My husband asked if they had Pepto, but they didn't. When dinner was over we drove back to the funeral home for the second viewing. Before I could go back in, I needed something. I walked across the street to a gas station and convenience store and found some bismuth tables. I had to take four of them before they worked. When we returned home for the evening, I washed up and went to bed around 8:45 p.m.
I was rushing around Thursday to finish work early. I needed to go home and change my clothes for the late morning funeral. The service lasted about 45 minutes and then we went to a local church for lunch. I went home at 1:30 p.m. to let the dogs outside and to get ready for my college softball game. I stayed for the entire seven inning game to get photos. I got the photos that I needed, but once again my heel was in pain. Standing on concrete really doesn't help me too much. I hope my orthotics come in soon. I need relief! Once again after work, I changed my clothes and ran three miles on the treadmill. I didn't watch the game because it was played when I was sleeping. But what happened to Duke? Villanova beat them really bad. I thought it was going to be a closer game then it was. Now that the Blue Devils are out, I really don't care who wins the national championship. I probably won't be watching anymore games either. At least on the men's side. I still have a few teams that I follow playing in the women's tournament.
Today is another busy day. My husband and I have to get our passport photos taken. Once that is completed, we will be going to the post office to submit our passport applications. Later this year we are going to Japan. Following the post office, I have a college softball game to photograph. And when I get home later, I will be on the treadmill again for what I hope is a 4 mile run. I will see how my heel feels after the game.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Freight Train Graffiti, Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler
The Birth of Graffiti, Jon Naar
Subway Art, Martha Cooper & Henry Chalfant
Graffiti NYC, Hugo Martinez
Currently Reading:
Up Next: Library trip
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Freight Train Graffiti, Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler
The Birth of Graffiti, Jon Naar
Subway Art, Martha Cooper & Henry Chalfant
Graffiti NYC, Hugo Martinez
Currently Reading:
Up Next: Library trip
Monday, March 23, 2009
Duke!
Duke Blue Devils advanced to the Sweet 16 after defeating Texas Longhorns 74-69 Saturday. The Blue Devils will play Thursday, March 26 at 9:57 p.m. against Villanova.
Another Duke game that I will not see. Why do they have to play so late? Some of us have to work early the next morning. GRRR!
Miles run in 2009
So far 2009 has been a disappointment. Altering my running schedule for plantar fasciitis saddens me. Running is one of my favorite things to do. I do it five times a week. Some days I'm eager to run. Some days it is a struggle to do it. Regardless how I feel that day, I do it. I'm trying to keep my mileage down, but it is hard. I want to keep pace with 2008. In a week or two, I should be getting my orthotics. I hope it really helps my heel. Running with constant pain isn't very fun.
2004: 70.6
2005: 93.1
2006: 112
2007: 109
2008: 232.5
2009: 209.1
2004: 70.6
2005: 93.1
2006: 112
2007: 109
2008: 232.5
2009: 209.1
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Random things
These past couple of weeks have been busy. It seemed like I was always in my car driving somewhere.
The start of this week, I was in my car once again driving 85 miles one way to cover a regional boys game. I know I spent more time driving back and forth, then at the game itself.
I used Google maps to get directions to the school. When I was driving through the town, I couldn't find the street I was looking for. I drew a map of the area for the drive home and it came in handy. I used that map to find my way to the school. I found the street the school was on and turned on it. I saw a school building and pulled into the parking lot. While sitting in the lot, I noticed a bunch of parents waiting for their kids to finish practice. That should have been my first clue something wasn't right. After 10 minutes of seeing girls leaving with their parents I knew something was up. I kept thinking "Where are the buses?" "Where are the fans for the game?" I started my car and went back up the driveway to drive around the school. Once I was in front of the school I looked to see if there was a drive leading to the back of the school. There wasn't. That is when I looked straight ahead and saw the high school. I was sitting in the middle school lot. DUH. I pulled out of the lot and drove up the street to the high school parked and went in. After the game I was stopped at the end of the school's driveway waiting for traffic when I saw a road sign. It was the street I was looking for when. If only I went up a couple more blocks.
I scheduled myself to cover a college baseball game at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Also on the schedule was a college softball game at 3:30 p.m., at the same university. All of the other photographers were busy, so I had to cover it. It was a nice, sunny day so I didn't mind being outside. I got my first sunburn of the year also. What I didn't enjoy about the games was standing on concrete. For both games I shot in the dugout. Standing on concrete for over 4 hours didn't help my plantar fasciitis at all. My heel was killing me. After work I still needed to get my workout done even though my heel hurt. I changed my clothes and got on the treadmill for three miles. It was a long day. Eleven hours of work and three miles run.
After a long Monday and Tuesday, I decided to take it easy Wednesday. I had my oil changed after work, ate lunch, took a nap and ran 6 miles. I don't consider 6 miles easy, but it was nice to stay home and really not do anything.
My plans are to take it easy again today. I finished work at 10:30 a.m. and my plans for the rest of the day is to make lunch, watch the NCAA tournament, nap, run and photograph a dance class.
I didn't fill out a bracket like everyone else at work did. If I did, I would have picked Duke to win it all. I love Duke. I think they are a very good team especially when they nail their 3s. It would be nice to see them win it, but I don't know if they can. There are a bunch of good teams this year. Besides Duke, I would like to see the Big Ten teams do well. Michigan plays Clemson tonight. Go Blue!
The start of this week, I was in my car once again driving 85 miles one way to cover a regional boys game. I know I spent more time driving back and forth, then at the game itself.
I used Google maps to get directions to the school. When I was driving through the town, I couldn't find the street I was looking for. I drew a map of the area for the drive home and it came in handy. I used that map to find my way to the school. I found the street the school was on and turned on it. I saw a school building and pulled into the parking lot. While sitting in the lot, I noticed a bunch of parents waiting for their kids to finish practice. That should have been my first clue something wasn't right. After 10 minutes of seeing girls leaving with their parents I knew something was up. I kept thinking "Where are the buses?" "Where are the fans for the game?" I started my car and went back up the driveway to drive around the school. Once I was in front of the school I looked to see if there was a drive leading to the back of the school. There wasn't. That is when I looked straight ahead and saw the high school. I was sitting in the middle school lot. DUH. I pulled out of the lot and drove up the street to the high school parked and went in. After the game I was stopped at the end of the school's driveway waiting for traffic when I saw a road sign. It was the street I was looking for when. If only I went up a couple more blocks.
I scheduled myself to cover a college baseball game at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Also on the schedule was a college softball game at 3:30 p.m., at the same university. All of the other photographers were busy, so I had to cover it. It was a nice, sunny day so I didn't mind being outside. I got my first sunburn of the year also. What I didn't enjoy about the games was standing on concrete. For both games I shot in the dugout. Standing on concrete for over 4 hours didn't help my plantar fasciitis at all. My heel was killing me. After work I still needed to get my workout done even though my heel hurt. I changed my clothes and got on the treadmill for three miles. It was a long day. Eleven hours of work and three miles run.
After a long Monday and Tuesday, I decided to take it easy Wednesday. I had my oil changed after work, ate lunch, took a nap and ran 6 miles. I don't consider 6 miles easy, but it was nice to stay home and really not do anything.
My plans are to take it easy again today. I finished work at 10:30 a.m. and my plans for the rest of the day is to make lunch, watch the NCAA tournament, nap, run and photograph a dance class.
I didn't fill out a bracket like everyone else at work did. If I did, I would have picked Duke to win it all. I love Duke. I think they are a very good team especially when they nail their 3s. It would be nice to see them win it, but I don't know if they can. There are a bunch of good teams this year. Besides Duke, I would like to see the Big Ten teams do well. Michigan plays Clemson tonight. Go Blue!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Registered
Event: Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon
Category: HALF MARATHON - Run
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009
Bib Number: 10001
Time until the race: 7 months, 1 day
Category: HALF MARATHON - Run
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009
Bib Number: 10001
Time until the race: 7 months, 1 day
Links, where are you?
I planned on registering this morning for the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Half Marathon. The website doesn't have the links up yet for online registration. Boo! I will check back later this afternoon.
I'm a geek. Last year I registered on the first day. I just want to have the registration completed and my hotel room booked. I like to get things done early.
I'm a geek. Last year I registered on the first day. I just want to have the registration completed and my hotel room booked. I like to get things done early.
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Freight Train Graffiti, Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler
The Birth of Graffiti, Jon Naar
Currently Reading: Subway Art, Martha Cooper & Henry Chalfant
Up Next: Library trip
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Freight Train Graffiti, Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler
The Birth of Graffiti, Jon Naar
Currently Reading: Subway Art, Martha Cooper & Henry Chalfant
Up Next: Library trip
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Registration
I was thinking about the half marathon yesterday while reading the latest edition of Runner's World. That led me to check a website and see if the half marathon registration is open yet.
On Monday morning registration opens for the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon. I will be entering the half marathon again and booking my hotel room for the event. I like being able to look forward to a big race and train for it. Training will be different this year with plantar fasciitis. But if I can run a half marathon less then a month after twisting my ankle. I can run one with plantar fasciitis. My goal this year is I to beat my time from last year: 3:01:05. If I can't, then finishing will be good enough for me.
On Monday morning registration opens for the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon. I will be entering the half marathon again and booking my hotel room for the event. I like being able to look forward to a big race and train for it. Training will be different this year with plantar fasciitis. But if I can run a half marathon less then a month after twisting my ankle. I can run one with plantar fasciitis. My goal this year is I to beat my time from last year: 3:01:05. If I can't, then finishing will be good enough for me.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ready for a break
I have been covering tournament basketball games all week. I have a game tonight and another on Friday. I'm ready for the winter sports season to be over. The season has been long and I have seen enough basketball games. When the season is completed, I really look forward to the break in between the seasons.
The break is usually a week or two and it helps me recoup. It will be nice to go to work in the morning and then have the rest of the day to whatever. Most of the time I have to cut a run or nap short because I have to go to a game. During the break, I don't have to do that. I won't have to rush off to anything which will be great. With spring sports around the corner, I will have to rearrange my running schedule. Most games are in the late afternoon and that is usually the time that I run. I will figure something out like I always do.
The break is usually a week or two and it helps me recoup. It will be nice to go to work in the morning and then have the rest of the day to whatever. Most of the time I have to cut a run or nap short because I have to go to a game. During the break, I don't have to do that. I won't have to rush off to anything which will be great. With spring sports around the corner, I will have to rearrange my running schedule. Most games are in the late afternoon and that is usually the time that I run. I will figure something out like I always do.
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Currently Reading: Freight Train Graffiti, Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler
Up Next: The Birth of Graffiti, Jon Naar
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Currently Reading: Freight Train Graffiti, Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler
Up Next: The Birth of Graffiti, Jon Naar
Monday, March 09, 2009
Weekend update
Saturday morning I attended a flash workshop. The workshop was put on by co-workers of mine. It was a nice refresher course about pop-up and accessory flash. I learned some things about filters and wireless flash. I stayed only for the lecture and it was about two hours. In those two hours I couldn't get comfortable. We were sitting in 100 year-old wood auditorium chairs that hurt. Every couple of minutes, I changed the position I was sitting in. Besides being uncomfortable, I couldn't control my yawning. I'm hoping my co-workers weren't thinking I was bored because I wasn't. If it helps, I actually yawned the entire day. I was tired because I didn't get my afternoon nap.
That afternoon my husband and I went to a local tile shop to pick the tile for our shower. My husband went the day before and scouted some out. He showed me the ones that he liked. Within five minutes I told him what I liked and had our decision made. After we walked out of the store, my husband said that he was happy that those decisions were finally made. Now he is itching to start remodeling the bathroom. I'm not. Another project were the house is ripped up and things are laying in places they shouldn't be. Most of all I will be disappointed that there won't be a shower. I've said it earlier, I will book a hotel room just to use the shower.
In the evening my husband and I went to Toledo, Ohio. We stopped and picked up a few items for the bathroom at Bed. Bath and Beyond. After BBY, we went to the mall to walk around. I ended up buying another polo shirt at Aeropostale and had my eye on a few at American Eagle. (When we got home, I put my new polo into the closet. All of my polo's are hanging in rainbow order. I have 17 polo shirts from Aero & AE. I hope to add to that number this weekend.) After the mall we had dinner at a steakhouse and then drove back home.
Around 3:30 or 4 a.m., I woke up to stomach pains. I got out of bed and went to the bathroom. I threw up several times. And no, I'm not pregnant. I don't know what it was. My husband and I had the same meal. He didn't have a problem. Recently it seems like I'm the one to get an upset stomach and throw up. Lucky me.
I didn't adjust to daylight saving time on Sunday morning and woke up an hour later. That threw everything off all day. Besides taking a long nap, which I really enjoyed, I watched Duke Blue Devils womens and mens basketball teams lose. Boo. I also got in a five mile run. I took it slow and easy because my heel was hurting. Same story as always. I wish it would go away.
That afternoon my husband and I went to a local tile shop to pick the tile for our shower. My husband went the day before and scouted some out. He showed me the ones that he liked. Within five minutes I told him what I liked and had our decision made. After we walked out of the store, my husband said that he was happy that those decisions were finally made. Now he is itching to start remodeling the bathroom. I'm not. Another project were the house is ripped up and things are laying in places they shouldn't be. Most of all I will be disappointed that there won't be a shower. I've said it earlier, I will book a hotel room just to use the shower.
In the evening my husband and I went to Toledo, Ohio. We stopped and picked up a few items for the bathroom at Bed. Bath and Beyond. After BBY, we went to the mall to walk around. I ended up buying another polo shirt at Aeropostale and had my eye on a few at American Eagle. (When we got home, I put my new polo into the closet. All of my polo's are hanging in rainbow order. I have 17 polo shirts from Aero & AE. I hope to add to that number this weekend.) After the mall we had dinner at a steakhouse and then drove back home.
Around 3:30 or 4 a.m., I woke up to stomach pains. I got out of bed and went to the bathroom. I threw up several times. And no, I'm not pregnant. I don't know what it was. My husband and I had the same meal. He didn't have a problem. Recently it seems like I'm the one to get an upset stomach and throw up. Lucky me.
I didn't adjust to daylight saving time on Sunday morning and woke up an hour later. That threw everything off all day. Besides taking a long nap, which I really enjoyed, I watched Duke Blue Devils womens and mens basketball teams lose. Boo. I also got in a five mile run. I took it slow and easy because my heel was hurting. Same story as always. I wish it would go away.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Random things
Thursday was a blah day. Something happened at work and had me thinking about it all day. The outcome was correct but if I did the leg work before, I wouldn't have been in the position I was. That will teach me to do work stuff in advance and not the last second.
Later this after afternoon, I will get driving my car 85 miles one way to photograph a wrestling quarterfinal match. I'm not a big fan of wrestling, so I wanted to give the assignment to someone else. No one else could do it, so I had to take one for the team and do it myself. I'm hoping it goes by quick.
A couple of years ago, I had to photograph two quarterfinal wrestling matches in one day. One match was the first of the afternoon and the other was the last of the night. Since there was a big time gap, I spent my time in the arena talking to the reporter and reading a book. After my first match was over, I went to the media area to grab some lunch. I was surprised at what was being served. It was mostly lunch meat. Normally that isn't a big deal because I like lunch meat, but it was a Friday during Lent. On Fridays during Lent, I abstain from eating meat. The only choices I had was a very small bowl of salad, orange slices and cookies. Not exactly a filling meal, at least for me. When I stop in the media area this afternoon, I hope they have more meatless choices then in years past.
Later this after afternoon, I will get driving my car 85 miles one way to photograph a wrestling quarterfinal match. I'm not a big fan of wrestling, so I wanted to give the assignment to someone else. No one else could do it, so I had to take one for the team and do it myself. I'm hoping it goes by quick.
A couple of years ago, I had to photograph two quarterfinal wrestling matches in one day. One match was the first of the afternoon and the other was the last of the night. Since there was a big time gap, I spent my time in the arena talking to the reporter and reading a book. After my first match was over, I went to the media area to grab some lunch. I was surprised at what was being served. It was mostly lunch meat. Normally that isn't a big deal because I like lunch meat, but it was a Friday during Lent. On Fridays during Lent, I abstain from eating meat. The only choices I had was a very small bowl of salad, orange slices and cookies. Not exactly a filling meal, at least for me. When I stop in the media area this afternoon, I hope they have more meatless choices then in years past.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Sarah - Adrian, MI
I photographed Sarah last Friday for an assignment. After photographing her doing dance poses, I asked her to do a routine from one of her jazz classes.
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Currently Reading: Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Up Next: Library or used book store trip
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Currently Reading: Getting Up: Subway Graffiti in New York, Craig Castleman
Up Next: Library or used book store trip
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Foot doctor visit
I saw the foot doctor this morning. I told him that occasionally my heel gets a sharp pain and throbbing. He was surprised. He said I had two options: a shot or orthotics. I preferred the second option. So next Thursday I go back to the foot doctor for a casting of my feet. The orthotics will come in two to four weeks later.
I hope the orthotics work. I really don't want a needle in my heel.
I hope the orthotics work. I really don't want a needle in my heel.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Miles run in 2009
This year has not been as good to me as 2008. My only major injury of the 2008 season was a severe twisted left ankle weeks before my half marathon. This year I've been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and it has really been slowing my running down. There are good and bad days. One day my heel will be fine, the next it is painful and throbbing. I ice, stretch and wear a boot (night splint) to bed to help my heel, but the pain just comes back.
An athletic trainer friend of mine asks for updates when I see her. She suggested maybe I stop running for a couple of weeks. I told her I couldn't. Me without running. I can't picture it. But maybe I should cut back my mileage again. I see the foot doctor again tomorrow for a checkup. I'm going to mention the pain and throbbing and see what he says. I hope it is good news.
2004: 46.4
2005: 71
2006: 83
2007: 80
2008: 172.5
2009: 151
An athletic trainer friend of mine asks for updates when I see her. She suggested maybe I stop running for a couple of weeks. I told her I couldn't. Me without running. I can't picture it. But maybe I should cut back my mileage again. I see the foot doctor again tomorrow for a checkup. I'm going to mention the pain and throbbing and see what he says. I hope it is good news.
2004: 46.4
2005: 71
2006: 83
2007: 80
2008: 172.5
2009: 151
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ash Wednesday
I'm so hungry.
I know I am and my stomach knows it too. It has being growling for the last couple of hours.
Is it wrong that I want Ash Wednesday services to be completed so I can come home and eat my only meal of the day?
I know I am and my stomach knows it too. It has being growling for the last couple of hours.
Is it wrong that I want Ash Wednesday services to be completed so I can come home and eat my only meal of the day?
Books read in 2009
I noticed recently that when I take a book on assignment with me, people need to know what I'm reading. They will ask what I'm reading or just push my book forward to read the cover. My first question is why? Why do others have to know what I'm reading? OK. Moving on.
I'm reluctant to show them what I read because it usually isn't something that everyone will want to read. Books that I like to read are not the hottest books on the bestsellers lists or the most popular fiction book. The books I enjoy the most are biographies or non-fiction. The reasoning behind all of the that goes back to my elementary days. When we went to the library to pick out a new book, I was always drawn to the biography section. I picked biographies about presidents, inventors or leaders. With books like that I could learn about history in a different and fun way instead of from a textbook. That is still how I feel today.
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Currently Reading: Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Up Next: Another book ordered from Amazon or the library
I'm reluctant to show them what I read because it usually isn't something that everyone will want to read. Books that I like to read are not the hottest books on the bestsellers lists or the most popular fiction book. The books I enjoy the most are biographies or non-fiction. The reasoning behind all of the that goes back to my elementary days. When we went to the library to pick out a new book, I was always drawn to the biography section. I picked biographies about presidents, inventors or leaders. With books like that I could learn about history in a different and fun way instead of from a textbook. That is still how I feel today.
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Currently Reading: Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
Up Next: Another book ordered from Amazon or the library
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Fat Tuesday
I can't believe it is Fat Tuesday. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday which means another Lenten season has arrived. I have so much to look forward to: the fasting, the no meat Fridays and confession.
For the pas couple of weeks, I have been thinking about what to give up. Many years ago I gave up pop and never went back to it. In November/December 2008 I bought a six pack of orange Crush. It was delicious and the best part is it didn't have caffeine. But that sweet sampling hasn't made me go back and start drinking pop. Which is good for me. Water, milk, and Gatorade are the my everyday preferred drinks.
This year I will give up the vending machine at work. I usually give this up every year. Everyday I bring my own food from home. The times that the vending machine is my best friend is when we are all out of snacks in-between grocery shopping. I hope to make it through the six weeks of Lent without coming to work empty handed. If I do, the vending machine will be whispering sweet nothings in my ear.
The other thing I plan to give up is chips. But not entirely. Sometimes after work I come home and grab a snack before lunch. Most of the time it is cheese or chips. So to break that habit, I have a catch. The only time I can eat chips during Lent is when I eat a sandwich. If I'm eating a sandwich, I eat less chips because the sandwich fills me up.
For the pas couple of weeks, I have been thinking about what to give up. Many years ago I gave up pop and never went back to it. In November/December 2008 I bought a six pack of orange Crush. It was delicious and the best part is it didn't have caffeine. But that sweet sampling hasn't made me go back and start drinking pop. Which is good for me. Water, milk, and Gatorade are the my everyday preferred drinks.
This year I will give up the vending machine at work. I usually give this up every year. Everyday I bring my own food from home. The times that the vending machine is my best friend is when we are all out of snacks in-between grocery shopping. I hope to make it through the six weeks of Lent without coming to work empty handed. If I do, the vending machine will be whispering sweet nothings in my ear.
The other thing I plan to give up is chips. But not entirely. Sometimes after work I come home and grab a snack before lunch. Most of the time it is cheese or chips. So to break that habit, I have a catch. The only time I can eat chips during Lent is when I eat a sandwich. If I'm eating a sandwich, I eat less chips because the sandwich fills me up.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Weekend update
Saturday evening my husband and I ventured to the local mall. We walked around and looked at the new spring clothes. I only saw a couple of things that I wanted to buy, polo shirts. I will buy them soon and add them to my closet, which is looking like a rainbow right now. All of the polo's are arranged by color according to the rainbow.
While in a store a man walked by us and he was talking on a cellphone. I overheard him say that he "was sad and lonely." About twenty minutes later, I saw the same guy still on his cellphone walk by us in a different store on the opposite side of the mall.
After the mall, we went to the grocery store to pick up a few items. As we wheeled our cart into the alcohol aisle, we smelled something really bad. I pushed the cart ahead, stopped at the Smirnoff, picked up a six pack and the awful smell got worse. That is when we saw a family in the aisle. Someone in that family had some awful body odor. It was nasty. My husband and I took a breath and we held it as we walked passed the smelly person.
While checking out and I saw the guy from the mall. The cell phone guy. He was still on his phone talking, coming towards the checkout. Its like he followed us all evening.
My husband and I wanted pizza for dinner. He didn't know the phone number for the place, so we went to the service counter to look in a phone book. After he found the number we were leaving when we passed the smelly family once again. It wasn't hard to miss because they were smelling up the joint. I can't image what that car ride home must have been like.
An hour before running Sunday, I had some chips and dip. It was a small snack to get me through my 5 mile run. My run went well and I finished a bit tired. After running I did some ab exercises. I noticed during abs, my stomach starting hurting. I finished my abs and decided I should go upstairs to the bathroom quick. For the next couple of hours I was throwing up or sitting on the toilet. It wasn't good. I didn't attempt to eat any food because I don't think I could have kept it down. I had a popsicle and water the rest of the night. I even went to bed early at 8:30 p.m.
This morning I felt fine. I ate breakfast and had no problems. I don't think I will be eating that dip anytime soon.
While in a store a man walked by us and he was talking on a cellphone. I overheard him say that he "was sad and lonely." About twenty minutes later, I saw the same guy still on his cellphone walk by us in a different store on the opposite side of the mall.
After the mall, we went to the grocery store to pick up a few items. As we wheeled our cart into the alcohol aisle, we smelled something really bad. I pushed the cart ahead, stopped at the Smirnoff, picked up a six pack and the awful smell got worse. That is when we saw a family in the aisle. Someone in that family had some awful body odor. It was nasty. My husband and I took a breath and we held it as we walked passed the smelly person.
While checking out and I saw the guy from the mall. The cell phone guy. He was still on his phone talking, coming towards the checkout. Its like he followed us all evening.
My husband and I wanted pizza for dinner. He didn't know the phone number for the place, so we went to the service counter to look in a phone book. After he found the number we were leaving when we passed the smelly family once again. It wasn't hard to miss because they were smelling up the joint. I can't image what that car ride home must have been like.
An hour before running Sunday, I had some chips and dip. It was a small snack to get me through my 5 mile run. My run went well and I finished a bit tired. After running I did some ab exercises. I noticed during abs, my stomach starting hurting. I finished my abs and decided I should go upstairs to the bathroom quick. For the next couple of hours I was throwing up or sitting on the toilet. It wasn't good. I didn't attempt to eat any food because I don't think I could have kept it down. I had a popsicle and water the rest of the night. I even went to bed early at 8:30 p.m.
This morning I felt fine. I ate breakfast and had no problems. I don't think I will be eating that dip anytime soon.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Ready for spring
All of the snow in the yard has melted. The area has had multiple days of 40 degrees and sunshine. And it will be ruined Saturday with the snow that the county is supposed to receive. I'll be so happy when it is time to finally put the shovels away for the season. I'm tired of shoveling the sidewalk, porch and back deck. Spring can't get here fast enough.
A look at what is coming my way Saturday morning:
Issued by The National Weather Service
Detroit, MI 3:33 am EST, Fri., Feb. 20, 2009
A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.
SNOW IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE AREA SATURDAY MORNING AND BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES BY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE SNOW WILL DIMINISH BY LATE SATURDAY EVENING. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 4 TO 8 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.
A look at what is coming my way Saturday morning:
Issued by The National Weather Service
Detroit, MI 3:33 am EST, Fri., Feb. 20, 2009
A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.
SNOW IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE AREA SATURDAY MORNING AND BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES BY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE SNOW WILL DIMINISH BY LATE SATURDAY EVENING. TOTAL SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 4 TO 8 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Letter Q - Adrian, MI
While out shooting last Friday, I noticed this letter sticking to an old furniture store sign pole. It was a great find. I wish more letters were randomly scattered all over town.
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Currently Reading: Jackie Ethel Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Up Next: Library trip or books I ordered from Amazon. Whichever come first
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Currently Reading: Jackie Ethel Joan: Women of Camelot, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Up Next: Library trip or books I ordered from Amazon. Whichever come first
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Weekend update
My husband and I both worked on Valentine's Day, we had our dinner on Thursday. We went to Evans Street Station in Tecumseh. Both of us ordered the center cut strip loan. It was fabulous, as was the entire meal and service. Probably the next time we will return to the restaurant is for my birthday.
My husband and I exchanged Valentine gifts on Saturday afternoon. I got him a gift card to Lowe's and he surprised me with a sweatshirt and t-shirt from the University I graduated from. Both the items I received were brown. They really goes well with my hair.
While eating lunch, my husband said that one of his co-workers was wondering why his plate got ran by the city police Friday morning. He said that he wasn't out, so it was my plate that did. The police ran my license plate. I guess I was acting suspicious. I was driving slow looking for graffiti and taking photos at a school that closed in the '90s. After leaving the school, I went a couple of miles down the street to fill up my car with gasoline. As I parked my car at a nozzle, I noticed a city police car driving slowly on the other side of the pump and the officer looking at me as got out of my car. At the time I thought it was weird. Now I understand why he did it.
I decided to try to run at my normal pace on the treadmill Sunday. I ran 4 miles and I was beat. I haven't run that fast in a while and it tired me out. My heel felt OK after the run and I did ice it. When I run again tomorrow I hope I can run at my normal treadmill pace again. Cutting back on running is really hard for me to do. I can't wait until my plantar fasciitis goes away and then I can really get back to normal. And also run on more then flat surfaces.
My husband and I exchanged Valentine gifts on Saturday afternoon. I got him a gift card to Lowe's and he surprised me with a sweatshirt and t-shirt from the University I graduated from. Both the items I received were brown. They really goes well with my hair.
While eating lunch, my husband said that one of his co-workers was wondering why his plate got ran by the city police Friday morning. He said that he wasn't out, so it was my plate that did. The police ran my license plate. I guess I was acting suspicious. I was driving slow looking for graffiti and taking photos at a school that closed in the '90s. After leaving the school, I went a couple of miles down the street to fill up my car with gasoline. As I parked my car at a nozzle, I noticed a city police car driving slowly on the other side of the pump and the officer looking at me as got out of my car. At the time I thought it was weird. Now I understand why he did it.
I decided to try to run at my normal pace on the treadmill Sunday. I ran 4 miles and I was beat. I haven't run that fast in a while and it tired me out. My heel felt OK after the run and I did ice it. When I run again tomorrow I hope I can run at my normal treadmill pace again. Cutting back on running is really hard for me to do. I can't wait until my plantar fasciitis goes away and then I can really get back to normal. And also run on more then flat surfaces.
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Currently Reading: Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Up Next: Library trip
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Currently Reading: Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Up Next: Library trip
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Electric Meter - Adrian, MI
I went to the dance studio to photograph a class last week. Waited for 10 minutes and no one showed up. I assumed the class was switched to a later time so I walked out the front door and left. I walked through an alley, at night, to get back to my car. The two lights in the alley lit up this electric meter covered with ice, so I needed to stop and take a photo.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Foot Update
I visited the foot doctor this morning. My foot is on its way to recovery.
I was told to keep stretching, icing and taking my prescription. Before leaving, my foot was wrapped again. I need to keep the wrap on for another three days. I see many Ziploc and garbage bags in my future.
I asked the doctor how I should continue to run. He said if my foot is feeling good I can keep my mileage at 75%. I think for a now I'll keep my mileage low then maybe at the end of the week, keep it up a bit and run over 4 miles.
I was told to keep stretching, icing and taking my prescription. Before leaving, my foot was wrapped again. I need to keep the wrap on for another three days. I see many Ziploc and garbage bags in my future.
I asked the doctor how I should continue to run. He said if my foot is feeling good I can keep my mileage at 75%. I think for a now I'll keep my mileage low then maybe at the end of the week, keep it up a bit and run over 4 miles.
Books read in 2009
I've read three books in a span of five days and I have enjoyed them all. I read The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald in high school. I can say that I probably didn't like it back then. But the second time around, I did like it. Maybe it was because I wasn't forced to read it. Now I'll put the movie with Robert Redford on my Netflix queue.
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Currently Reading: Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Up Next: Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Currently Reading: Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Up Next: Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
Monday, February 09, 2009
Foot doctor visit
Tuesday morning I make a return visit to the foot doctor. I'm icing my heel, stretching and taking a prescription for my inflammation due to plantar fasciitis. When I see him, I hope he will tell me I can get back to my regular training. But I feel he might say to keep my running at 50%. I will let you know the outcome tomorrow.
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
Currently Reading: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Up Next: Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Pieces of My Heart: A Life, Robert J. Wagner & Scott Eyman
Currently Reading: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Up Next: Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, Maureen McCormick
Friday, February 06, 2009
Miles run in 2009
It is torture to for me to cut my mileage by 50%. If you don't know, I have plantar fasciitis and my foot doctor told me to take it easy. I know it is good for me. My foot and heel are feeling so much better. It is so nice to be able to wake up in the morning and walk down the stairs without foot pain. Let me stress, its just so nice to walk without foot pain. I hope next week, my doctor will let me go back to my normal mileage. Please!
Later today I will be taking off my foot wrap. It is been a wonderful three days with that on my foot. Really it has helped, but it is a pain when trying to take a shower. I figured out a good way to keep the foot wrap dry in the shower. First put a Ziploc bag on your foot. Zip it up as far as it can go, then tightly duct tape it near the top of the bag. Always duct tape near the top of the bag. Next put a garbage bag on over the Ziploc bag and tightly duct tape it at the mid-calf level. Lastly, get another garbage bag and put it over the other bags. Again tightly duct tape this one as high as it can go. My last bag was right below my knee. It is an easy way of keeping a foot wrap/cast dry. Taking off the bags were a breeze. The duct tape came off quickly on my shaved legs.
2004: 34.5
2005: 47
2006: 44
2007: 40
2008: 98
2009: 100
Later today I will be taking off my foot wrap. It is been a wonderful three days with that on my foot. Really it has helped, but it is a pain when trying to take a shower. I figured out a good way to keep the foot wrap dry in the shower. First put a Ziploc bag on your foot. Zip it up as far as it can go, then tightly duct tape it near the top of the bag. Always duct tape near the top of the bag. Next put a garbage bag on over the Ziploc bag and tightly duct tape it at the mid-calf level. Lastly, get another garbage bag and put it over the other bags. Again tightly duct tape this one as high as it can go. My last bag was right below my knee. It is an easy way of keeping a foot wrap/cast dry. Taking off the bags were a breeze. The duct tape came off quickly on my shaved legs.
2004: 34.5
2005: 47
2006: 44
2007: 40
2008: 98
2009: 100
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
Currently Reading: How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Up Next: Library trip
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
Currently Reading: How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Up Next: Library trip
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
So about my foot
I went to the foot doctor today. He told me I have plantar fasciitis. I received a prescription and was told to stretch many times during the day and continue to ice my heel. I asked if I could still run. The doctor told me to cut my running back by 50%.
Before I left, one of the assistants massaged my heel with some equipment and wrapped my foot. She told me that I needed to wear the wrap for three days and I couldn't get it wet. After running, I took a shower with two garbage bags over my the bottom half of my left leg held on by duct tape. It was awful. I knew what it felt like with people who have casts.
Before I left, one of the assistants massaged my heel with some equipment and wrapped my foot. She told me that I needed to wear the wrap for three days and I couldn't get it wet. After running, I took a shower with two garbage bags over my the bottom half of my left leg held on by duct tape. It was awful. I knew what it felt like with people who have casts.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Heel update
As I was walking downstairs Monday morning, my heel felt good. The pain disappeared. It was the best my heel felt in two weeks since the problem started. On Tuesday it was different. The pain returned. Wednesday, the pain was a bit worse. Sitting at my desk at work, my heel was throbbing. I know that isn't good. I called a podiatrist when I got home. I was hoping I could get an appointment for this week. I didn't. My appointment is for next Tuesday. I'm praying that it won't be something awful that requires me to take a break from running. I admit I'm addicted to running. It is something that I need to do.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Too tired to write anything
I'm tired from shoveling snow. So here is a photo that I took last week. Enjoy!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Currently Reading: Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
Up Next: How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Currently Reading: Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
Up Next: How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner, Jan Garavaglia, M.D.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Weekend update
I photographed something fun Friday night. It was a college men's volleyball game. It is the first men's team in the area and it was their first home game. The two teams were Michigan State University at Siena Heights University. It was cool to see a small NAIA university play a huge Division I club team. Siena defeated MSU 3-1. I really enjoyed the game. The speed of the game was fast and the hitting was unbelievable. Siena has a great player from Colombia. His jump serve is awesome and he is a great setter. The game I'm looking forward to seeing is when University of Michigan's A Team visits Siena on February 9.
My husband and I went to Toledo, Ohio Saturday night to see Revolutionary Road. I really enjoyed the movie. My husband not so much. He fell asleep twice and was on the verge of snoring. I had to tap him to get him to stop. This movie is not for everyone. There is no happy ending.
I've been to a lot of movies in my life. I have to say the people around us in the 
theatre with me were the rudest people ever. People talked throughout the entire movie. The two older ladies sitting in the row ahead of me. The married couple sitting next to my husband who smelled like alcohol. And the big group behind me. I would have to say the group behind me was pretty bad. One girl kept announcing what was going to happen and she let her cell phone ring and ring. The couple sitting beside my husband arrived to the theatre 10 minutes after the movie started. They laughed and talked the entire time. The old ladies in front of me didn't even try to whisper. They talked loudly. Maybe this is why I don't go to the theatre that much. I would rather watch a movie at my house where it is quiet. Nobody is talking and kicking the back of my seat.
theatre with me were the rudest people ever. People talked throughout the entire movie. The two older ladies sitting in the row ahead of me. The married couple sitting next to my husband who smelled like alcohol. And the big group behind me. I would have to say the group behind me was pretty bad. One girl kept announcing what was going to happen and she let her cell phone ring and ring. The couple sitting beside my husband arrived to the theatre 10 minutes after the movie started. They laughed and talked the entire time. The old ladies in front of me didn't even try to whisper. They talked loudly. Maybe this is why I don't go to the theatre that much. I would rather watch a movie at my house where it is quiet. Nobody is talking and kicking the back of my seat. Saturday, January 24, 2009
Revolutionary Road
The movie I have been waiting to see since December 26, 2008 is Revolutionary Road starring Kate and Leo. The movie opened nationwide on January 23, but not in my town. My husband, who is awesome and will be coming with me, and I will be driving to Toledo, Ohio tonight to see it. Finally! I enjoyed the book so much, I hope the movie will be that great as well.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Sleep problems
When I was a child I could fall asleep instantly. Now that I'm almost 30, not so instantly.
My work schedule is hard on me. I wake up at 4 a.m. Monday through Friday. On those nights, I need to be in bed by 9 p.m. Usually that doesn't happen. Lately, I have been going to bed later because games run late, my work is taking longer at the office and I eat dinner when I get home. Earlier this week, I tried to go to sleep at 9:30 p.m. I tossed, turned and couldn't get to sleep. I looked at my alarm clock, it read 10:42 p.m. I think I finally got to sleep way after midnight.
I noticed I was tossing, turning, and not being able to sleep quite frequently in 2008 and already in 2009. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good over-the-counter sleep aid? I would really like something that won't make me miss my alarm at 4 a.m. and something that I won't become addicted to. Please help me get a better night's rest.
My work schedule is hard on me. I wake up at 4 a.m. Monday through Friday. On those nights, I need to be in bed by 9 p.m. Usually that doesn't happen. Lately, I have been going to bed later because games run late, my work is taking longer at the office and I eat dinner when I get home. Earlier this week, I tried to go to sleep at 9:30 p.m. I tossed, turned and couldn't get to sleep. I looked at my alarm clock, it read 10:42 p.m. I think I finally got to sleep way after midnight.
I noticed I was tossing, turning, and not being able to sleep quite frequently in 2008 and already in 2009. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good over-the-counter sleep aid? I would really like something that won't make me miss my alarm at 4 a.m. and something that I won't become addicted to. Please help me get a better night's rest.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Currently Reading: Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Up Next: Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Currently Reading: Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Up Next: Sinatra in Hollywood, Tom Santopietro
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
House projects
Another household project is underway. It has been going on for over a week now. Back in November, the ceiling tiles in the dining room started to bow. My husband came home on a dinner break and saw the sagging ceiling. He decided to pull the sagging tiles down. The next morning when I walked into the dining room, I saw the missing ceiling tiles. While I was standing there, a couple of ceiling tiles fell to the floor. Later that week, my husband pulled down all of the ceiling tiles.
Before Christmas my husband called some contractors to get estimates on the ceiling. They were really high, so he decided to redo the ceiling himself. Last week, he put up three sheets of the drywall with a lift and hammered away. Then came the joint compound. Then the sanding and the dust it caused. White powder from the sanding got all over the furniture, chairs and floor. Yesterday he sanded the entire ceiling to get it ready to paint. The room was onced again covered with white dust. I walked through the room and left white footprints everywhere.
Last night, he put the first coat of primer on. He hopes to put the second on today, but I don't think he will have time before going to work. This whole process is taking quite a while and he doing it himself. Saving money in the process. I told him the ceiling looked really good. But I can't wait until the room is done. I don't enjoy the walking around the maze that is my dining room. I want to be able to walk into the dining room and enter another room without bumping into furniture.
I'm really going to freak on the next big house project. My husband will be redoing the bathroom in the coming months. He has to gut the entire room. He said it will take some time to do, maybe five days if it all goes well. If it all goes well?! Five days without a shower in the house! I can't live without a shower. I think I see a hotel room in my future.
Before Christmas my husband called some contractors to get estimates on the ceiling. They were really high, so he decided to redo the ceiling himself. Last week, he put up three sheets of the drywall with a lift and hammered away. Then came the joint compound. Then the sanding and the dust it caused. White powder from the sanding got all over the furniture, chairs and floor. Yesterday he sanded the entire ceiling to get it ready to paint. The room was onced again covered with white dust. I walked through the room and left white footprints everywhere.
Last night, he put the first coat of primer on. He hopes to put the second on today, but I don't think he will have time before going to work. This whole process is taking quite a while and he doing it himself. Saving money in the process. I told him the ceiling looked really good. But I can't wait until the room is done. I don't enjoy the walking around the maze that is my dining room. I want to be able to walk into the dining room and enter another room without bumping into furniture.
I'm really going to freak on the next big house project. My husband will be redoing the bathroom in the coming months. He has to gut the entire room. He said it will take some time to do, maybe five days if it all goes well. If it all goes well?! Five days without a shower in the house! I can't live without a shower. I think I see a hotel room in my future.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Currently Reading: Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Up Next: Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Currently Reading: Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Up Next: Rage and Glory: The Volatile Life and Career of George C. Scott, David Sheward
Monday, January 19, 2009
MIles run in 2009
Sunday's five mile run felt good. My heel is still tender but I'm icing it twice a day and doing stretches. I need to find some really good insoles to help cushion my heel. The ones I have now are good, but a few years old.
2004: 20.2
2005: 24
2006: 23
2007: 26
2008: 42
2009: 52
2004: 20.2
2005: 24
2006: 23
2007: 26
2008: 42
2009: 52
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Pure Country
I watched the movie Pure Country this morning. At the end of the movie, George Strait's character Dusty sings I Cross My Heart. That was the first song my husband and I danced to as man and wife. Every time I hear the song, it takes me back to September 15, 2001.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Random things
Ever since I wore boots to work on Monday, my left heel is hurting. Another runner suggested to me on dailymile that it could be plantar fasciitis. I hope its not, but I do I have a couple of the symptoms. If the pain is still around next week, I plan on visiting a foot doctor. To help my heel, I iced it this morning and did some stretching. Before going to my photo assignment tonight, I will put insoles or gel heels into my shoes to help ease the pain while shooting.
I was reading Marilyn's Last Words by Matthew Smith before my photo assignment started last night. Someone I knew was standing behind and saw that I was reading a book. I was at a start of a new chapter and they saw the heading. They repeated the heading then asked what I was reading. I showed them the front of the book and they proceeded to roll their eyes. It really irritated me. Every time that I'm reading or listing to on my iPod before an assignment people have to know what it is. Why do they need to know? If I want people to know, I will tell them.
Currently it is 4 degrees with a wind chill of -11. I'm really looking forward to this weekend and next week. Temperatures will be in the 20s. That will really feel like a heat wave.
I was reading Marilyn's Last Words by Matthew Smith before my photo assignment started last night. Someone I knew was standing behind and saw that I was reading a book. I was at a start of a new chapter and they saw the heading. They repeated the heading then asked what I was reading. I showed them the front of the book and they proceeded to roll their eyes. It really irritated me. Every time that I'm reading or listing to on my iPod before an assignment people have to know what it is. Why do they need to know? If I want people to know, I will tell them.
Currently it is 4 degrees with a wind chill of -11. I'm really looking forward to this weekend and next week. Temperatures will be in the 20s. That will really feel like a heat wave.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Currently Reading: Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Up Next: Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Currently Reading: Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Up Next: Corpse: Nature, Forensics and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death, Jessica Snyder Sachs
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
So excited
I just did something that makes me very happy .... I paid off my car loan.
The car is now mine. I own it. No more car payments! The day I will really celebrate is when I pay off my student loan.
The car is now mine. I own it. No more car payments! The day I will really celebrate is when I pay off my student loan.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Weekend update
The county was hit with snow Friday night through Saturday evening. Around here we got 8-10 inches of snow. Saturday morning I went out to shovel the sidewalk and the entry to our driveway. The snow was wet and heavy and not too much fun to shovel. Sunday, the area received about a inch of snow. I went back out this morning to shovel, again.
I'm tired of snow already and its only January. More snow will be falling again this week. It seems like we can't catch a break. For tonight, accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely. We get get a break from the snow Tuesday. Even though there won't be falling snow, we get blowing and drifting snow and lows that are going to be -2 to -8 below. The snow returns Wednesday with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. I would like to know where all of this snow is supposed to go? I'm running out of room in my front yard like everyone else is.
Besides shoveling, I did go see Gran Torino with my husband Saturday. I really enjoyed the movie. I thought it was a drama, but we laughed through the entire movie. Clint's character says some really un-PC things. But as an actor and director, Clint Eastwood can do no wrong.
After the movie we went to dinner at a restaurant. All week I have been craving nachos. After I ordered them, I was told by our server that they changed the way they do nachos. OK. I didn't think it would be that big of a change. First of all they now serve it with spicy chili instead of straight beef. As part of the chili, beans were included. I'm not a big fan of chili beans. I picked most of them out because they are mixed in with the chili. There was no way to order them without the beans. Boo. Second, the drippy, runny cheese is gone. Shredded cheese is now sprinkled on top and melted under a burner. I liked how they were the way before. I will never get nachos there again. Maybe I'll start going to Taco Bell. They still use the runny cheese.
I'm tired of snow already and its only January. More snow will be falling again this week. It seems like we can't catch a break. For tonight, accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely. We get get a break from the snow Tuesday. Even though there won't be falling snow, we get blowing and drifting snow and lows that are going to be -2 to -8 below. The snow returns Wednesday with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. I would like to know where all of this snow is supposed to go? I'm running out of room in my front yard like everyone else is.
Besides shoveling, I did go see Gran Torino with my husband Saturday. I really enjoyed the movie. I thought it was a drama, but we laughed through the entire movie. Clint's character says some really un-PC things. But as an actor and director, Clint Eastwood can do no wrong.
After the movie we went to dinner at a restaurant. All week I have been craving nachos. After I ordered them, I was told by our server that they changed the way they do nachos. OK. I didn't think it would be that big of a change. First of all they now serve it with spicy chili instead of straight beef. As part of the chili, beans were included. I'm not a big fan of chili beans. I picked most of them out because they are mixed in with the chili. There was no way to order them without the beans. Boo. Second, the drippy, runny cheese is gone. Shredded cheese is now sprinkled on top and melted under a burner. I liked how they were the way before. I will never get nachos there again. Maybe I'll start going to Taco Bell. They still use the runny cheese.
Friday, January 09, 2009
Books read in 2009
America's Queen, Sarah Bradford
Currrently Reading: Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Up Next: Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Currrently Reading: Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner's Office, John Temple
Up Next: Marilyn's Last Words, Matthew Smith
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Bummer
On December 30, I ordered a sweater and polo shirt online. I received an email from the company a day later with the tracking code. A couple of days later, the tracking information was updated and my clothes were to arrive at my house Monday, January 5.
Monday morning I checked the tracker and it said my package was out for delivery. Monday afternoon a package was delivered to my door. It was one of two packages that was supposed to be arrive on January 5. Before leaving for a game that evening, I got online and checked my tracker. It said my package was "Out for Delivery". I wanted to call the company and find out if it was still on one of the trucks, but I didn't have time becuse I needed to go to work.
The next day I checked the tracking information. It had changed overnight. Now it read... "INCORRECT ROUTING AT FACILITY / THE PACKAGE WAS MISSORTED AT THE HUB. IT HAS BEEN REROUTED TO THE CORRECT DESTINATION SITE." Bummer. According to the tracking information my package has had quite a journey so far. It has been scanned in numerous states: Kansas, Illinois and Texas. Hopefully in a couple of days it will say Ohio and Michigan.
Monday morning I checked the tracker and it said my package was out for delivery. Monday afternoon a package was delivered to my door. It was one of two packages that was supposed to be arrive on January 5. Before leaving for a game that evening, I got online and checked my tracker. It said my package was "Out for Delivery". I wanted to call the company and find out if it was still on one of the trucks, but I didn't have time becuse I needed to go to work.
The next day I checked the tracking information. It had changed overnight. Now it read... "INCORRECT ROUTING AT FACILITY / THE PACKAGE WAS MISSORTED AT THE HUB. IT HAS BEEN REROUTED TO THE CORRECT DESTINATION SITE." Bummer. According to the tracking information my package has had quite a journey so far. It has been scanned in numerous states: Kansas, Illinois and Texas. Hopefully in a couple of days it will say Ohio and Michigan.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Senior Performance Lyrical - Adrian, MI
One of my favorite photos that I took of this class. All of the focus is on the dancer behind the teacher.
Monday, January 05, 2009
New Year goals
I have only a few goals for the new year. They basically are the same ones from 2008.
1. Run over 1000 miles - I ran 960.2 miles in 2008. If I didn't decrease my mileage after my half marathon in October, I would have reached it this year.
2. Eat more at home - My husband and I continued to do a good job of eating at home more last year. We saved money by eating lunch and dinner at home. We do eat out on occasion. Usually it is on a Friday night or Saturday night. I would also like to cook more. I know how to make easy stuff like sandwiches, soap, spaghetti, meatloaf and chili. I would like to make steaks or something like that for my husband. He usually makes those meals.
3. Shoot photos more - This has been a resolution for two years in a row. I did a good job of shooting more personal photos in 2008. In September, I went back to shoot at my favorite dance company. Since then I try to make it there once a week. Besides shooting ballet/dance, I want to get back to shooting my other loves: cemeteries, cemetery statues, decaying structures/industry and graffiti.
4. Continue reading - I finished 2008 with 43 books read. My plan is to finish reading over 40 books again.
1. Run over 1000 miles - I ran 960.2 miles in 2008. If I didn't decrease my mileage after my half marathon in October, I would have reached it this year.
2. Eat more at home - My husband and I continued to do a good job of eating at home more last year. We saved money by eating lunch and dinner at home. We do eat out on occasion. Usually it is on a Friday night or Saturday night. I would also like to cook more. I know how to make easy stuff like sandwiches, soap, spaghetti, meatloaf and chili. I would like to make steaks or something like that for my husband. He usually makes those meals.
3. Shoot photos more - This has been a resolution for two years in a row. I did a good job of shooting more personal photos in 2008. In September, I went back to shoot at my favorite dance company. Since then I try to make it there once a week. Besides shooting ballet/dance, I want to get back to shooting my other loves: cemeteries, cemetery statues, decaying structures/industry and graffiti.
4. Continue reading - I finished 2008 with 43 books read. My plan is to finish reading over 40 books again.
Friday, January 02, 2009
Miles run in 2008 - Final Count
On New Year's Eve, I ran four miles. My legs were very tired from my 5 mile run on Tuesday. I felt like it was in slow motion during my entire run. I think those were the longest 40 minutes of my life.
My first run of 2009 was nice and slow. I wanted my legs to recover a bit before taking on a 4 or 5 mile run later this afternoon.
Total miles run for the year:
2004: 318.6
2005: 350.8
2006: 470
2007: 573.7
2008: 960.2
My first run of 2009 was nice and slow. I wanted my legs to recover a bit before taking on a 4 or 5 mile run later this afternoon.
Total miles run for the year:
2004: 318.6
2005: 350.8
2006: 470
2007: 573.7
2008: 960.2
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Moives watched in 2008 - Final Count
Final Count: 88
Favorite Movies: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944); Charade (1963); Dial M for Murder (1954); Gaslight (1944); Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953); Roman Holiday (1953); Sex and The City: The Movie (2008); The Changeling (1980) and The Shootist (1976)
Favorite Documentary: Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days (2001)
Least Favorite Movie: Atonement (2007)
So bad that it was laughable: The Corpse Vanishes (1942)
Movie I watched for famous quote: Soylent Green (1973)
Favorite Movies: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944); Charade (1963); Dial M for Murder (1954); Gaslight (1944); Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953); Roman Holiday (1953); Sex and The City: The Movie (2008); The Changeling (1980) and The Shootist (1976)
Favorite Documentary: Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days (2001)
Least Favorite Movie: Atonement (2007)
So bad that it was laughable: The Corpse Vanishes (1942)
Movie I watched for famous quote: Soylent Green (1973)
- All About Eve (1950)
- Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
- Atonement (2007)
- Becoming Jane (2007)
- Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
- Bus Stop (1956)
- Casablanca (1942)
- Charade (1963)
- Citizen Kane (1941)
- Dial M for Murder (1954)
- Dirty Harry (1971)
- Don't Bother to Knock (1952)
- Elizabeth I (2005) HBO Films
- Gaslight (1944)
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
- Gia (1998) HBO Films
- Goodbye Again (1961)
- Gosford Park (2001)
- Grace Kelly: American Princess (1995)
- Gypsy (1962)
- High Noon (1952)
- High Society (1956)
- His Girl Friday (1940)
- How to Marry a Millionarie (1953)
- I Spit on Your Grave (1978)
- In Cold Blood (1967)
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
- Indiscreet (1958)
- JFK: The Case for Conspiracy (1993)
- Keeping Mum (2005)
- Lolita (1962)
- Marie Antoinette (2006)
- Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days (2001)
- Marnie (1964)
- Michael Clayton (2007)
- Mommie Dearest (1981)
- Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
- Nixon (1995)
- No Country for Old Men (2007)
- On the Beach (1959)
- Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)
- Operation Petticoat (1959)
- Possessed (1947)
- Rear Window (1954)
- Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
- Rio Grande (1950)
- Roman Holiday (1953)
- Rope (1948)
- Rosemary's Baby (1968)
- Sex and the City: The Movie (2008)
- Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
- Some Like It Hot (1959)
- Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)
- Soylent Green (1973)
- Suzy (1936)
- The Awful Truth (1937)
- The Beast of the City (1932)
- The Birds (1963)
- The Bishop's Wife (1947)
- The Bunker (1981) TV
- The Caretakers (1963)
- The Changeling (1980)
- The Corpse Vanishes (1942)
- The Country Girl (1954)
- The Elephant Man (1980)
- The Final Countdown (1980)
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)
- The Killers (1946)
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
- The Men Who Killed Kennedy (1988)
- The Misfits (1961)
- The Nun's Story (1959)
- The Public Enemy (1931)
- The Rainmaker (1956)
- The Remains of the Day (1993)
- The Rookie (1990)
- The Shootist (1976)
- The Spiral Staircase (1945)
- The Tender Trap (1955)
- Topaz (1969)
- Torn Curtain (1966)
- True Grit (1969)
- Truman (1995) HBO Films
- Wait Until Dark (1967)
- Where Eagles Dare (1968)
- Without Limits (1998)
Books read in 2008 - Final Count
Final Count: 43
Favorite Books of the Year: Revolutionary Road, Richard Yates; The Search for Amelia Earhart, Fred Goerner; Duke: A Love Story, Pat Stacy and Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia, Stephen Fried
Least Favorite Book of the Year: The Fatal Friendship: Marie Antoinette, Count Fersen and the Flight to Varennes, Stanley Loomis
A Simple Act of Murder: November 22, 1963, Mark Fuhrman
Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years, David Talbot
Sons and Brothers: The Days of Jack and Bobby Kennedy, Richard D. Mahoney
Marilyn Monroe: The Biography, Donald Spoto
True Grace: The Life and Times of an American Princess, Wendy Leigh
Final Disclosure, David W. Belin
John Wayne: My Life with the Duke, Pilar Wayne
Bombshell: The Life and Death of Jean Harlow, David Stenn
The Lost Life of Eva Braun, Angela Lambert
Harlow: An Intimate Biography, Irving Shulman
His Way, Kitty Kelley
Natalie, Lana Wood
Rita Hayworth, John Kobal
The Fatal Friendship: Marie Antoinette, Count Fersen and the Flight to Varennes, Stanley Loomis
The Other Boleyn Girl, Philippa Gregory
John Wayne: The Man Behind the Myth, Michael Munn
Robert Kennedy: His Life, Evan Thomas
Grace of Monaco, Steven Englund
Nemesis, Peter Evans
A Royal Duty, Paul Burrell
The Search for Amelia Earhart, Fred Goerner
Seinfeld: The Making of an American Icon, Jerry Oppenheimer
The Day John Died, Christopher Andersen
As Time Goes By: The Life of Ingrid Bergman, Laurence Leamer
Diana's Boys, Christopher Andersen
The Family, Kitty Kelley
Jackie after Jack, Christopher Andersen
Truman, David McCullough
Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia, Stephen Fried
Moose: A Memoir of Fat Camp, Stephanie Klein
Tallulah!: The Life and Times of a Leading Lady, Joel Lobenthal
All Too Human, Edward Kline
Princess Grace, Gwen Robyns
Audrey Hepburn, Barry Paris
Postmortem: How Medical Examiners Explain Suspicious Deaths, Stefan Timmermans
Revolutionary Road, Richard Yates
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Gregory Maguire
Joan Crawford, Bob Thomas
Duke: A Love Story, Pat Stacy
The Murder of Bob Crane, Robert Graysmith
Daughter of the Sky: The Story of Amelia Earhart, Paul L. Briand, Jr.
Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee, Charles J. Shields
Dissecting Death, Frederick Zugibe, M.D., Ph. D.
Favorite Books of the Year: Revolutionary Road, Richard Yates; The Search for Amelia Earhart, Fred Goerner; Duke: A Love Story, Pat Stacy and Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia, Stephen Fried
Least Favorite Book of the Year: The Fatal Friendship: Marie Antoinette, Count Fersen and the Flight to Varennes, Stanley Loomis
A Simple Act of Murder: November 22, 1963, Mark Fuhrman
Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years, David Talbot
Sons and Brothers: The Days of Jack and Bobby Kennedy, Richard D. Mahoney
Marilyn Monroe: The Biography, Donald Spoto
True Grace: The Life and Times of an American Princess, Wendy Leigh
Final Disclosure, David W. Belin
John Wayne: My Life with the Duke, Pilar Wayne
Bombshell: The Life and Death of Jean Harlow, David Stenn
The Lost Life of Eva Braun, Angela Lambert
Harlow: An Intimate Biography, Irving Shulman
His Way, Kitty Kelley
Natalie, Lana Wood
Rita Hayworth, John Kobal
The Fatal Friendship: Marie Antoinette, Count Fersen and the Flight to Varennes, Stanley Loomis
The Other Boleyn Girl, Philippa Gregory
John Wayne: The Man Behind the Myth, Michael Munn
Robert Kennedy: His Life, Evan Thomas
Grace of Monaco, Steven Englund
Nemesis, Peter Evans
A Royal Duty, Paul Burrell
The Search for Amelia Earhart, Fred Goerner
Seinfeld: The Making of an American Icon, Jerry Oppenheimer
The Day John Died, Christopher Andersen
As Time Goes By: The Life of Ingrid Bergman, Laurence Leamer
Diana's Boys, Christopher Andersen
The Family, Kitty Kelley
Jackie after Jack, Christopher Andersen
Truman, David McCullough
Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia, Stephen Fried
Moose: A Memoir of Fat Camp, Stephanie Klein
Tallulah!: The Life and Times of a Leading Lady, Joel Lobenthal
All Too Human, Edward Kline
Princess Grace, Gwen Robyns
Audrey Hepburn, Barry Paris
Postmortem: How Medical Examiners Explain Suspicious Deaths, Stefan Timmermans
Revolutionary Road, Richard Yates
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Gregory Maguire
Joan Crawford, Bob Thomas
Duke: A Love Story, Pat Stacy
The Murder of Bob Crane, Robert Graysmith
Daughter of the Sky: The Story of Amelia Earhart, Paul L. Briand, Jr.
Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee, Charles J. Shields
Dissecting Death, Frederick Zugibe, M.D., Ph. D.
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