So, I just drank half a Rockstar so I'm a little jittery. If I had brought my workout clothes and there weren't children doing some activity on the soccer field I would go run a few sprints, but, alas, I didn't and there are so I'm going to take it out on you.
My triathlon is next week. I'm a little nervous about this. I hate participating in public. I don't know why I paid someone good money to participate in public at something I"m not particularly good at. This evening I'm going down to the lake to try out my (borrowed) wetsuit. And if that's not a scary thought—me in a (borrowed) wetsuit—I don't know what is.II still haven't figured out how to push myself in the swim or on the bike. Good thing I'm racing in a week. When I run, I can tell how hard I'm pushing. When I bike I just switch gears, which is no way to get faster. Swimming, I guess I don't want to get tired and drown. I'm such a wimp.
An acquaintance from long ago is flying in today to see if he likes the place and wants to come be a pastor here. I hate the awkward walk through the office people do when someone visits. Complete strangers are a bit easier, it's the distant acquaintances that are more difficult. Do I stay seated, do I stand up? I don't know. I prefer to stay seated. Keeps the desk between me and the people. Much safer. "Hi, how are you?" I have nothing to talk to you about. "Lovely weather we're having." Please move on to the next office.
He's coming from Florida. Luckily, the weather's nice this week. Last week, rain temps in the 50s. This week, sunny, temps in the 70s. If he does move out here, I give him one, maybe two winters before he bolts.
Plant exchange this weekend. I think I'll take some pictures. The awesomeness of this event is slightly above Farmer's Markets and slightly below The Aquabats. What happens is you bring plants you no longer want and take plants you do want. Hence the name. It's amazing what people will bring. Plants that you would have to pay $50 for at a nursery, and there they are, take it if you want it. It's great. I'm bringing some raspberry starts, some sort of flowering plant (that hasn't flowered yet, so I have no idea what it is) but it's growing in the wrong place so out it goes, tarragon, mint, and ferns. I should dig up some of those evil purplely plants with the silver leaves.
I'm thinking about tearing out my front lawn, because it's mostly moss anyway and putting in some sort of garden-y, shrubby thing. It's mostly shaded all day and at the bottom of the slight hill my property is, so it just stays wet. There's no way to kill off that much moss without tearing it out and starting over anyway. Plus, the pine trees drop copious amounts of needles and pine cones, I think it would be easier to rake up if it was dirt instead of grass. On the other hand, I'm a lazy bum and will I actually follow through with this? Seems unlikely. And it will cost some bucks to get that much planting and dirt and stuff. I really should get the back yard squared away before I get all carried away with the front yard. Besides, I need to sell the place in a year or two anyway. Why put all that work into it for some other sucker? This requires more thought.
Okay, that's all I got for now. Further updates as events warrant.
What kind of camera(s) do you own?
A Nikon N65 film SLR, a cheap 2MP Kodak digital and my phone.
Tell us two truths and a lie about yourself.
I'm intelligent, witty and attractive.
And humble.
Show us the game you're addicted to at the moment.
Submitted by Lena Katrin.
Having been tagged, it's my turn.
1. These things are really hard to come up with because I've pretty much covered all that I am willing to disclose to the public. So, here goes....
2.If you only know me on the internet, you'd be surprised by how little I talk in real life. I have no problem with minutes of awkward silence. I have shown improvement over the years though. I used to be shy and introverted. Now, I'm just introverted. I can fake conversation with strangers. Still I find that if I'm in a really good mood, it annoys those around me. Perhaps it's best that I am the way I am. At least I have some friends still. Wow, stream of consciousness there.
3. I don't picture things in my mind. When you say, "imagine a tree", I don't see a tree, I just think "tree".
4. I've had to stop drinking caffeine. Mostly. Gives me panic attacks. This is what happens when you get old, you know.
5. I am lazy. And unambitious. Social pressure is all that keeps my house clean, lawn mowed, etc. I should have been 18th century aristocracy. That was the life. Minus the whole no toilet thing.
6. I'm a sucker for romantic comedies.
7. I've always been immature for my age. Still am. It's a lot easier now since my peers are all married with kids and I'm still just doing my own thing. Heck, people 10 years younger than I am are married with kids these days. There's no illusion of peerness anymore.
8. Um, running out of things here.. I would much rather discuss things over email or IM than the phone. I hate talking on the phone.
9. I keep trying, but I don't like squash. Any of them.
10. It's almost impossible to bore me.
How many times do you usually re-edit posts? What is the most common reason for doing so?
Submitted by Mr. Guilt.
Either not at all or 3-4 times. If it's more than three sentences I agonize over them. Mostly I cut things out.
Show us your favorite pair of sneakers.
Submitted by danatmedog.
Are you taking a vacation this summer (or this season)? Where are you headed and who's going with you?
No.
I'd like to do some camping and hiking, particularly around Glacier since I've never been there, but alas, I have a job to do, a lack of friends of the camping persuasion—this being the biggest problem, and other things to spend my money on.
Video: What is your favorite children's movie?
Submitted by I-Luv-Eeyore.
