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.
Monday, March 30, 2009
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
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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
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Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, Michelle Morgan
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Crimes Of Style: Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality, Jeff Ferrell
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