Adele. On Ellen. I won't stop watching. .

Crazy about my cat.

totally a cat butt. 

after a sip of Launa's Crown Royale. 

How many is too many pictures of your cat? 

On dreams and life.

I went to bed early last night. I had cooked a pretty healthy meal for dinner but by 8pm I was hungry all over again. The peanut M&M's on my table were calling my name, yelling it, so I decided to turn the t.v. off and head to bed with my cat and a book. I felt like Ellen Burstyn in 'Requiem for a Dream' when she's so hungry she thinks the refrigerator and all the food inside is chasing her. To be honest, I felt a little crazy. I nestled into bed not realizing a night of bizarre, extremely vivid dreams were on their way. The subject matters were hazy at best but most certainly involved old girlfriends, old friends, odd creatures, chocolate milk, 'The Bachelor', new friends, sex and love, green smoothies, familiar places that only exist in my head and what my life would be like if I worked on a dude ranch. I woke up numerous times in the night, every two hours it seemed, with boob and face sweat. Were they nightmares? And really, how does a lady prevent future episodes of boob sweat? Perhaps they were a reflection of how I've been feeling lately: stressed about money, nervous about my future, a desire to sometimes go to bed instead of dealing with life. Sad, right? Typing this out makes me sound depressed. I'll admit, I'm a little down today. I'll allow myself one day to be upset. Not even. I'm going to put my running shoes on and run until I feel better. I need to clear this head of mine and know in my heart everything will be okay. I'm not the only one struggling right now. I can't be ..

My life is good. I have my health and friends and family and food..

And dang, I'm going to eat the hell out of those M&M's tonight .. What?

Rain, bring it.

I finally got a rain jacket. Seriously, bless that thing.

Yo, read this.

I read a review for this book on worldsstrongestlibrarian.com (<-- check it) and decided to give it shot. Books about massive boats and mysterious beasts don't usually appeal to me .. but damn, I got it this morning and I'm already 100 pages in! It's full of history, mystery, a little romance, ghosts, yelling, etc. This book is a page-turner to the tee. I'll keep you up to date of my progression and thoughts. Also, Ms. Yitka gave me a couple books from her collection for me to explore. I.am.stoked. I wonder if there's a website called: ImReadingThis.com -- where people post pics of books they're reading, a short synopsis, a like button (why not?) and whether or not they'd recommend it. Also, I want to start a sight called: IdEatThat.com .. pics of delicious food from people's kitchens, restaurants, dumpsters (recession), etc. That's totally already a site, huh? Yelp.com or something. Anyways, I digress. If you're looking for a good read, head to the library and pick up some Dan Simmons ..

Corpses on an arctic glacier. You ready? 

UPDATE (March 22, 2010): Oh no, I didn't finish this damn book. It was 400 pages too long and I got sick of men being eaten and thrown across the ice. I can, however, recommend "You Remind me of Me" by Dan Chaon and a graphic novel entitled, "Fun Home". You're welcome.

When I grow up.

Okay, I think I've figured out what I want to do when I grow up: be a personal chef. What? Are you surprised? I love cooking, I do it all the time. I especially like cooking for others - you know that. I am social and smart and if they asked me to cook in a dress with my legs out I would say, "Yes, yes I will do that". So, what exactly is the next step? I guess I'll need to do a little research. Send out a few emails? But to whom?

Can we talk about my sisters for a moment? Ms. Las Vegas Launa just got a job at UC Riverside and is moving back to California! She recently signed a lease to a townhouse a few miles from campus. I'd offer to be her personal chef but she cooks like a maniac and wouldn't have it any other way. Joy Wilson is in the midst of completing her first cookbook. It's due in a week which has set her in panic mode. I can only imagine how much food she has in her freezer. So, so much. I couldn't be more proud of these two beautiful humans; my talented (extremely ambitious) sisters. They motivate and inspire me every day .. and for them, I hope I do the same.

I'm also trying to run farther and longer in preparation for my half marathon in April. My friend Yitka is an unbelievable athlete - a woman I respect and look up to very much. Sometimes I call her Suze Orman, sometimes I don't. Anyways, last week she ran up and down a mountain in less than two hours and a few days later completed a 25k trail run on Orcas Island. What? Crazy and amazing, but mostly amazing. I can not wait for Whidbey! Also, the Ragnar Relay .. Thank you for inspiring me. I look forward to a Cougar Mountain adventure soon ..


Random:
Hug somebody, they won't refuse it.
Cat bellies are soft and perfect.
Tonight's sunset was epic.
Jillian Michaels .. uh,
I dream of waffles more often than not.

Second Chance.

Can't we just be friends again? - yelling.