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One book (I've been slacking since I'm doing a circuit training class - less time to read. Though there are excellent articles in Rolling Stone, which when I think of it, is almost like saying there are excellent articles in Playboy, though not quite).

Martha Mason - Breath. Martha spent most of her live in an iron lung. Of course an interesting story but not exceptionally written. Part of it she wrote and it's such flowery language...like she's in the 18th century. But again, interesting.

Social Network. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect and wasn't too excited about watching it. But it was really good! M didn't want to watch it so I did when he was away. I'm glad I did.

That's it. For now...

Interaction, for excitement, for emotion....

I went to a networking breakfast this morning. It's so good to get out of the 'office'! Working at home can be limiting in terms of interacting with people. Thank goodness for rock climbing - you HAVE to interact with people. I also joined a M/W/F circuit training class at my rock climbing gym to both get exercise and again interact with people. They are great actually. I likely need to and should do some temp work both to get more money and make some connections, and I don't want to give up that class!

Speaking of working out, I got a free personal training session from my other gym. I had done some training when I first moved here but he wasn't very good, so I stopped. And free is good. I sat down and talked to him, and he had organized a session going over machines. I looked at him and said I want to do free weights and told him I'm a rock climber. He put away his list and said great, I prefer free weights. And off we went. We both had a great time. He because he could challenge me, and me because I was challenged. He has experience with crossfit, and so brought that to the table. Great experience, but now I have to find money for it. Hence also the temping.

I also have a job support networking organization I need to join. It meets weekly and kind of far away, but would be good to get involved with. I need to get out there more with the job search support groups, because it gets pretty tiring to look and write letters and not get any bites. Sitting at home along does not help me get a job. Gotta get up off my beeehind. And attend lectures. Part of my problem is that I haven't organized that part of my life. Gotta make that a priority.

So, I'll just go and sit here at my desk and get work done... :-)

Where was I?

I should get a certificate for being an excellent tour guide. And my friend should get
one for bringing the nice weather. We did so much yet managed to relax and have fun. Saw Bridesmaids and laughed a bit. Went to a chocolate factory tour and bought WAY too much chocolate afterwards (TCHO chocolate). Went to Golden Gate park and refused to pay special fees for Japanese Tea Garden, etc. Went someplace one day and took the photo above. Where? Went to lunch on a canal and sat there for 2.5 hours in the sun, talking. Got our hair blown about in the special spot under the Golden Gate Bridge. It was so nice.

Now, reality! Gotta make up time for work, or not get paid. Ugh.

Here's lookin' atcha

One of my recent photos. They seem to let me get really close. Must be my hypnotizing personality. Or maybe it's the sun turning them into a slug. Or maybe I'm a stealthy as a stealth fighter.

I have a really good friend coming into town tomorrow until Friday, so I won't be writing for a bit. And M and I are going to see music tonight. And I have to work today and finish cleaning, and do some errands. I really think I should get addicted to caffeine. Maybe I'll try it.

Had a second dream in a row in which I was sobbing. The other night I had one in which I walked home to find my house on fire. I had forgotten my cell phone so I had to get someone to help me. Sobbing sobbing sobbing. If you look at the online interpretation of that, it shows the state of how you feel about your life. I think it's sad that I couldn't handle it myself - I had to depend on others to help me.

In any event, I gotta go deal with my life. I went for a short walk this morning and came across a dog that was running free. He was friendly so I called him over and got the number (thankfully avoided being licked in the face). No answer. So then I had to get him again to look at the address. Did that, and he wanted to keep going, so I get a stick. He liked that so we ran to his house - all the pedestrians giving me evil glances because he had no leash (not my dog!) - and got him in the gate. Hopefully he won't get out again.

OK, off I go. Have a great day!

12 years old

And the below is the list of things that need to be done that my niece writes. OMG NFW. (she doesn't use the second). It's eye opening.


I also took photos of my sister's kitchen when I was there. I wrote a please to HGTV asking for a kitchen remodel. My sister loves to cook and has a crappy crappy kitchen to do it in. Now the that deed has been signed and it is HERS, she can get the gift! I so so wish they would choose her. Can't it work better if you are wishing for someone else??? Sigh.

Comment on the below

Mel left a comment there, and I agree that the quote is very true some of the time. But as a caveat, I think sometimes it being forced upon you causes you to at least think about it - think about ways in which you can change. You can't change until you are ready, but you can be led.

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Changing because you were caught doesn't make you honest.
Changing because you were forced to confess and now live under watchful eyes doesn't make you fixed.
Change because you can't live being who you are
And change alone.


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Everything is its own reward
Paul Madonna

Beautiful drawings and stories.