also in april:
i got to go to urgent care last monday late because my bottom lip was swollen to thrice it's usual size. i am allergic to something, likely a food i ate for lunch. now i am paranoid and hoping to get some tests done if my insurance will cover it. in the meantime, i am avoiding grapes and all nuts because i think one of those may have caused the reaction. however, the slightest feeling of tingling or tightness in my throat is setting me on edge. i look forward to hearing back from kaiser's "ask-a-nurse" and will keep you posted. it's going to stink if i have a peanut allergy. ugh.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
April (so far)
The month has been busy already. Here's a quick summary (with some pics).
I moved to a side-office from cube-land in our Suite. The pro: I face the river (see previous posts for my view--it's pretty kick-ass) and I sit in an office with funny funny people. The con: I no longer sit by Sam and Jim, my lifelines, and the side-office is actually more distracting than the cubes--there are 4 of us in a room and it can get loud or we just talk instead of work. But I'll learn to be productive this week--I have lots to do.
I have started spring cleaning/home improvements. Last weekend, I bought a patio set--table and 4 chairs--so that I can start having people over for meals and drinks. I cleared out the dead plant I inherited and planted some flowers which may die tonight because it's really cold. Most importantly, though, I cleaned the moss off the wall that separates me and Harriet. It looks REALLY good. After all of this, I decided to name my patio "The Regal Beagle" (in honor of the great Three's Company hot-spot). Get ready for an invite to Happy Hour once the weather warms again.
My friends Brad and Moira both bought condos a few weeks ago. It was exciting to walk with them through that process. They both applied to the show House Hunters after our realtor proposed the idea, and Brad is actually going to be on it (with his good friend Moira having a cameo or two)! Filming is in June, I believe. I'll let you know so you all can set your TiVo.
This past week was our annual-ish Company Meeting. This year it was in Portland. It was 3 packed days but a GREAT time. It was great to feel like I knew a bunch of the San Francisco people from the last meeting. It was motivating and made me really excited to be part of InsideTrack. I'll come to work Monday with renewed motivation for my current role and whatever else I have coming down the road.
I decided to take a day off Friday since I haven't had a vacation in a while. I knew I'd need to recover from the Company Meeting. Instead of doing nothing all day, I decided to finally do a little painting in my condo. Here are some before and after shots. I painted my bedroom and 2 hallways. It's really nice to have something other than blue all over my place. I like the blue, but not THAT much. I do have to say that painting is hard work. I am very sore and I think I used muscles I never knew I had. It's amazing the leg workout you get when you are standing on a step-stool and gripping with your feet for dear-life because you're terrified you'll fall 2 feet (sad, but that is how afraid of heights I am).
Well, the next few weeks will continue to be busy. I have people visiting for the next 3 weekends, so I'm going to take it easy tomorrow.
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
And my front hallway (I forgot to take a before...)
I moved to a side-office from cube-land in our Suite. The pro: I face the river (see previous posts for my view--it's pretty kick-ass) and I sit in an office with funny funny people. The con: I no longer sit by Sam and Jim, my lifelines, and the side-office is actually more distracting than the cubes--there are 4 of us in a room and it can get loud or we just talk instead of work. But I'll learn to be productive this week--I have lots to do.
I have started spring cleaning/home improvements. Last weekend, I bought a patio set--table and 4 chairs--so that I can start having people over for meals and drinks. I cleared out the dead plant I inherited and planted some flowers which may die tonight because it's really cold. Most importantly, though, I cleaned the moss off the wall that separates me and Harriet. It looks REALLY good. After all of this, I decided to name my patio "The Regal Beagle" (in honor of the great Three's Company hot-spot). Get ready for an invite to Happy Hour once the weather warms again.
My friends Brad and Moira both bought condos a few weeks ago. It was exciting to walk with them through that process. They both applied to the show House Hunters after our realtor proposed the idea, and Brad is actually going to be on it (with his good friend Moira having a cameo or two)! Filming is in June, I believe. I'll let you know so you all can set your TiVo.
This past week was our annual-ish Company Meeting. This year it was in Portland. It was 3 packed days but a GREAT time. It was great to feel like I knew a bunch of the San Francisco people from the last meeting. It was motivating and made me really excited to be part of InsideTrack. I'll come to work Monday with renewed motivation for my current role and whatever else I have coming down the road.
I decided to take a day off Friday since I haven't had a vacation in a while. I knew I'd need to recover from the Company Meeting. Instead of doing nothing all day, I decided to finally do a little painting in my condo. Here are some before and after shots. I painted my bedroom and 2 hallways. It's really nice to have something other than blue all over my place. I like the blue, but not THAT much. I do have to say that painting is hard work. I am very sore and I think I used muscles I never knew I had. It's amazing the leg workout you get when you are standing on a step-stool and gripping with your feet for dear-life because you're terrified you'll fall 2 feet (sad, but that is how afraid of heights I am).
Well, the next few weeks will continue to be busy. I have people visiting for the next 3 weekends, so I'm going to take it easy tomorrow.
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
And my front hallway (I forgot to take a before...)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
24 minus 1
If I had done this yesterday, I could've posted Switchfoot's "24". OK, maybe I will anyway because I love that song.
Anyway, news of the night:
only 23 sleeps until a new episode of The Office! (Cheers!)
Here's the vid, with a shout out to Warren RAs 04-05; this makes me think of you.
Anyway, news of the night:
only 23 sleeps until a new episode of The Office! (Cheers!)
Here's the vid, with a shout out to Warren RAs 04-05; this makes me think of you.
good times, great oldies
I sent a dcTalk video to a couple of coworkers yesterday as a joke (Hu-hu-heavenbound, anyone?) so today I had to show one of them that their music progressed a bit. So, in honor of my old obsession, I thought I'd revisit one of my favorite songs. It brings back great memories of college and that concert where my friends and I got t-shirts made before the show.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Falling Slowly
Here is the clip of this beautiful song that won Best Original Score. The lyrics (below) are poignant to me today.
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
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