Combine

I have always loved what an old co-worker from Subway used to call soft alternative rock. 'Theory of a Nickle Creed', a great combination of bands that pretty much all sound the same. I love them all. I was watching some old SNL clips and Amy Poehler talked about the fact that they are trying to come up with an updated version of the old show Beverly Hills 90210, she joked that they would call it "One OC Gossip Tree Creek". Interestingly, I only like some of the shows mentioned in that combination, despite how similar they all are. "Pretty white kids with problems."

Not Swan Lake

This YouTube clip is insane. Jeska sent it to me in an e-mail and the acrobatics in it are so amazing. Watch it all the way through as at one point the girl does an arabesque on pointe on the guys shoulder muscles, insane. Mind you it is not actually Swan Lake, it is the music from it, but obviously not the correct steps.

Confused Not Inspired

The following quote was on my local Running Room's window:
"A 8-minute kilometer is just as far as a 4-minute kilometer."
I don't get what it is trying to say. Is it saying that it is a good thing that you are out there and running and be proud of the distance gone despite times? Or, if you are out to go a certain distance you might as well push it and improve your times? I'm just not inspired, I'm confused.

Ignoring The Cravings

I don't know why but I'm really craving fried potatoes. Either chips (ideally Ruffles Sour Cream and Onion) or fries (ideally McDonald's with Sweet and Sour Sauce). I rarely get really strong cravings for things and I tend to believe that when they happen it is your body telling you something. In this case I think my body is wrong. I am doing fine for starches, fats and salt (which is pretty much all I would get from eating chips or fries, not a lot of nutritional value there.) What I really need to more fruits and vegetables, since I'm out of fresh ones and have not had as much as I should these past few days. So this time, I'm going to ignore my body to a certain extent and have some canned veggies, either corn or green beans.

MIA

I got this 'Little Black Dress' a long time ago. The picture is from three years ago when I wore it to Charity Ball. I can't even really remember wearing it since then but I'm sure I have. I love it, it is really pretty, but not too fancy. It fits great since it is fairly flowy. I don't remember where I got it but I do remember it being a really good deal. It is a great dress, made of the material that doesn't wrinkle. I used to keep it in a roll, I can remember that. Now I totally can't find it, and I don't remember moving it into the new place. I would not have gotten rid of it and I can't think of any reason why I would have had to throw it out. I also don't tend to lend my clothes to people so I can't think of anyone who would have borrowed it. I'm totally stumped.

Mac

I'm on Teri's MacBook and I can't seem to do anything. I am such a PC girl. There is no 'right click' and only one 'delete' button, which is basically a 'backspace'. Also I keep hitting the Capslock. I am having a hard time. I can totally see that it is more natural then Windows and other Microsoft programs, but when you have been using a PC for the past 20 or so years, nothing on this thing makes any sense. I'm sure if I got one (not that I will be able to afford one in the near future) I would figure it all out and love it, but right now I'm just totally lost!!

It's A Big Boat

I have finally been able to get out on Meridian, the new sailboat. My parents just bougt it this year with my aunt and uncle. I had seen it last time I was down, but only very quickly and we didn't go out on it. This time, we took it out for a causal sail with Steph, Dave, Jer and a bunch of other people on Sunday just to cruse around and have a good time. I also raced on it last night. The top picture shows just how big the sails are, also most of the time it sailed with two, which is different for me and adds new wind dynamics that I haven't quite figured out yet (Picture by Stephanie Beach). It is much larger then I'm used to. The other two shots, give a sense of how big and beautiful it is (Pictures by Carol Sweeton). Although I'm fairly comfortable on our little Laser, and I have spent some time on both daysailers as well as other boats this size, I don't know much about how to sail it, so it really is an overwhelming boat at times. I wish I had more time here to learn.

Cottage

I'm off this afternoon for a week at the cottage. If anyone is looking for me this is where I will be. I can't wait!!