Wednesday, June 30, 2010
So Difficult
I haven't posted much due to my trips to Sun Valley and Tuscaloosa but I will get some stuff up here for you before I go to Vegas, Missoula, and the Big East. This no job thing really is rough. I'm off to nap...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tina's Party
Last Saturday, the adorable and wonderful Ms. Tina Trombi held a going away party for me in her fantastic yard. Fellow Fidelity friends joined me to share a drink and a laugh. I had a wonderful time seeing everyone outside our usual work setting. Angie: You are awesome! I wish we had spent more time together before now. You are so funny! Jacob: Well done picking Angie. She is pretty rad. (oh, and you are too :) thanks for coming!) Judy: You constantly fascinate me. I need to get the name of your friend's blog again about the aid foundations. It sounded genuinely intriguing. Jordan: It was great to spend more time with you. Keep in touch! Hiedie: You looked adorable and your boy seemed like a winner. Thumbs up all around. Glad I got to see you :) Tina: Thank you!!!! You rock. Your yard is gorgeous and lovely and relaxing. Your company is unmatchable. Your food was delicious. Thanks again!!!
Detroit
Walking at a brisk pace while toting my suitcase and handbag, I follow the signs for Concourse C. Elusive, mysterious, Concourse C. More gates go by, more signs point the way, but my destination never arrives. By now, I have seen half of this never-ending hallway. I decide to take a shortcut; hop on the express train that runs along the ceiling. As I settle into my seat, I realize I am doing something wrong. Up here, there are no signs for C. I trek back another half-length of and realize I diverged from my path at exactly the wrong time. Surrounded by trickling water fountains and fast food restaurants, the gaping maw of the underground tunnel, it’s open throat emitting a simultaneously disconcerting yet somehow energizing pale blue light, stands before me leading the way to my so-coveted destination. I descend. Emerging from the azure ambiance, I see the way. I rise quickly, aided by mechanized steps, to my loft in the sky.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Dolce Far Niente
While I would like to say I have been living a life of "pleasant idleness" since my resignation from the corporate world last week, that is far from the truth.
This week, I began my foray into the realm of Bikram yoga. As a beginner, I am given ten days to go as frequently as I see fit. Friday was my first day. All I wanted to do was die and vomit. In that order. It was one of the most physically challenging feats I have undertaken. Sunday, however, I felt amazing. The poses were easier and, more importantly, I didn't once feel the need to add my stomach contents to the already sweat-drenched floor (yeah, it is a little gross). I am beginning to see why people get all crazy about the sport. The heat gets your muscles to relax more deeply than I could have imagined. I feel incredibly rejuvenated after the session and motivated to focus even more on eating well so I don't undo all the work I did in the morning.
On an administrative note, I am getting closer and closer to London. Today I set up my PO Box and Storage unit. I've been packing for the last two days and am feeling overwhelmed by how much more there is to do. Due to Kristen's wedding (yay!) and my trip to Bama (yay!) I have to have my house packed and ready to move before I leave this Sunday. Yeah. You read that right. That means I have five days. I can do this. (she says, first with a heavy sigh then a renewed vigor, punching her fist in the air in as a sign of her triumph over the seemingly-insurmountable obstacle).
My niece is in town for about three weeks so my new-found freedom has allowed me to spend some quality time with her. I'm a fan of that :). She is such an adorable, fun, sweet kid. Kid. HA! She'll be 13 on Wednesday. Crazy stuff. We spent the day together yesterday. She happily took on all the tasks I needed help with in the morning and entertained me with stories of her friends from Kentucky in the evening. Her mom and brother are arriving in about an hour. It'll be nice to have them around too but spending some one on one time with her has been pretty awesome. :)
Well gang, that's the news for the day. Until later.
This week, I began my foray into the realm of Bikram yoga. As a beginner, I am given ten days to go as frequently as I see fit. Friday was my first day. All I wanted to do was die and vomit. In that order. It was one of the most physically challenging feats I have undertaken. Sunday, however, I felt amazing. The poses were easier and, more importantly, I didn't once feel the need to add my stomach contents to the already sweat-drenched floor (yeah, it is a little gross). I am beginning to see why people get all crazy about the sport. The heat gets your muscles to relax more deeply than I could have imagined. I feel incredibly rejuvenated after the session and motivated to focus even more on eating well so I don't undo all the work I did in the morning.
On an administrative note, I am getting closer and closer to London. Today I set up my PO Box and Storage unit. I've been packing for the last two days and am feeling overwhelmed by how much more there is to do. Due to Kristen's wedding (yay!) and my trip to Bama (yay!) I have to have my house packed and ready to move before I leave this Sunday. Yeah. You read that right. That means I have five days. I can do this. (she says, first with a heavy sigh then a renewed vigor, punching her fist in the air in as a sign of her triumph over the seemingly-insurmountable obstacle).
My niece is in town for about three weeks so my new-found freedom has allowed me to spend some quality time with her. I'm a fan of that :). She is such an adorable, fun, sweet kid. Kid. HA! She'll be 13 on Wednesday. Crazy stuff. We spent the day together yesterday. She happily took on all the tasks I needed help with in the morning and entertained me with stories of her friends from Kentucky in the evening. Her mom and brother are arriving in about an hour. It'll be nice to have them around too but spending some one on one time with her has been pretty awesome. :)
Well gang, that's the news for the day. Until later.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
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