Archive for June, 2008

30
Jun

Twitter Updates for 2008-06-30

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  • @dbferguson Now of course we will have to be seen at WP/Twitter meetups with our matching eeePCs! LOL #
  • Back from the lake, sunburned and relaxed. So glad we have tomorrow off as well. I have errands to run and stuff to do around the house. #
  • In other news, the footage @robotviking and I are watching on Street Fighter 4 looks AMAZING. Wow. #
  • @daysies short weeks rule! We are off again tomorrow and work Tues-Wed-Thurs. what are you guys doing for your anniversary? #
  • @daysies I need to get my passport. I have never been out of the country! #
  • My dream is to go to Italy for my 30th birthday. Don’t really think it will happen, but it would be absolutely amazing if it did. #
  • @daysies At least that is one less thing I have to change my name on! for awhile I had to carry our license with me, I was using it so much! #
  • getting my car inspected and oil changed…then shopping for some workout clothes. enjoying the last day off till friday! so sunburned. #
  • hope I get my stimulus check soon…I need to get my brake fluid flushed and transmission too. ugh, adult responsibility. #
  • Got my car done, had lunch at the 1/2 Price Books cafe while finishing my book, then bought workout clothes and got my car washed. #
  • Now I’m finally joining the gym, even though it’ll be a few days before I can go. This sunburn + sweat = ow ow ow ow ow ow! #
  • My Internets are infernally slow at the moment! Arggggghhhh. #
  • My conversation at the moment: “Gmail, Gmail let me in!!” Gmail: “Not by the hair of my chinny chin chin! Try Again? or Logout!” #
  • Server Error 502 can suck it. I needs my email NOW! #
  • Finally got through to my Gmail, no 24 Hour Fitness confirmation email. Lost in the ether? #
  • Finally got confirmation on my gym membership. Whew! Getting ready for a birthday party tonight. #

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30
Jun

a moment of stillness

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Our “vacation” officially ended last night as we drove back to Dallas from the in-laws’ beautiful lake house, but we still had today as a vacation day as well.  I was happy to sleep in and relax around the house with a book for awhile, but I had errands to run that I knew I had to accomplish today while I had the chance.  We had plans this evening, but thankfully the rest of the day was free for me to take my time and do what I needed to do.

I got my oil changed and some other maintenance work done on my car, then I realized how hungry I was.  I was practically around the corner from the giant Half-Price Books that I love so much, so I decided to head over there and eat lunch in their cafe.

I had been there probably 20 minutes when I glanced at my watch, almost out of reflex.  My sandwich was half-gone, I was close to finishing my book, and I realized that I was perfectly content, sitting at the cafe table, in my own little bubble of quiet.  I had nowhere that I needed to be other than where I was.  So, I stretched out that moment of stillness as long as I possibly could.  I wrote in my journal.  I read the rest of my book.  I finished my lunch.  And I was supremely happy.

It’s easy to forget how important just taking some time for yourself can be.  We’re always in such a hurry–somewhere to be, something to do, even on the weekends when we impose that sense of rigid order on ourselves.  But lately I’m trying to learn to let go of my need for structure a little bit, and just let myself be still sometimes.  It feels good, like a creative recharge.  I guess it’s hard for my creative voice to be heard when I’m always talking over it.  Baby steps, one at a time, starting with lunch.

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29
Jun

Twitter Updates for 2008-06-29

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  • Spent all day in the boat or in the lake, got a little sunburned, got a little tipsy, had too many ribs, then ice cream. I love today. #
  • @davepeterson Thank you! :-) What a nice compliment. #
  • @dbferguson Awesome!! Which one did you get? #
  • Sitting on the back porch, enjoying the cool breeze blown in by last night’s storm. The lightning show across the lake was amazing to watch. #
  • @geardiary Je suis TRES jaloux that you are in Paris! I hope you have a wonderful time. #

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28
Jun

Twitter Updates for 2008-06-28

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  • Hanging out at the lake, catching up on my RSS feeds on the eeePC. Hooray, the in-laws have wireless! Later, boat rides and pina coladas! #
  • @AdayVA Oooh, what’s Dough Monkey? #

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27
Jun

Twitter Updates for 2008-06-27

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  • Slept in today, then ran some errands and went to Sprinkles for a treat. Oh my GOD their pumpkin cupcakes are to die for. #
  • Doing laundry and packing up for the weekend at the lake…bathing suit, check. sunglasses, check. novel, check. NintendoDS+Tetris, check. #
  • Everyone should be sad for @robotviking. He has tons of video game systems and games, but not a PS3. I’m crying for him right now. #
  • @Stepto I think @robotviking and I will live OK without a PS3 for a while. He’s in no hurry I don’t think, just wants the new Metal Gear. #
  • @kyle1point0 Tell your mom I will call her sometime next week about dinner. :-) #

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26
Jun

Twitter Updates for 2008-06-26

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  • @shiitake Whole Foods gives me serious ADD…I can never concentrate and I just wander around picking random stuff up and buying it. #
  • Migraine and locked jaw. Ugh. Feel like crap, trying to wake up hubby to go get me some dinner…food should help. #
  • @glitterlisa Anytime! It’s nice to get some more real-life friends on my Twitter list. (You know who this is right? divajess/TXJess?) #
  • I need really good workout mixes to put on my iPod for the gym. Any suggestions? Anybody want to make me a mix? LOL #
  • @yotababy Thank you! I love foreign language music, so I don’t mind at all, as long as it makes me want to move my butt on the elliptical. #
  • @jenharvey I have an awesome sister who loves music who should TOTALLY make me a grooving workout mix, hint hint!! #
  • @jenharvey Good question. Probably 30 minutes…I can always change it up with another mix if I work out for an hour. #
  • @markramsey Good suggestion. I will definitely have to Turn the Beat Around at the gym! #
  • If anybody is on Goodreads, be sure and friend me! http://www.goodreads.com/profile/jfritsche #
  • @markramsey Every time I hear that song, I see Hank Azaria dancing around to it in The Birdcage! #
  • Have I mentioned it’s my Friday? Bring on the 4 day weekend! #
  • @eiluned Mmmmm Half Price Books. It is my kryptonite. #
  • @eiluned I understand…the two big new IKEA bookshelves we bought about a month ago? Almost full already! it’s a sickness. #
  • Trying to decide what to take with me this weekend…probably knitting, a couple books (one for inside, one for float reading), & my eeePC. #
  • Micromanaging makes my head hurt. #
  • @glitterlisa ha ha ha ;-) #

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26
Jun

i think a change will do some good

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Lake sunsetShawn and I are taking a much needed, relaxing four-day weekend to go to the lake with family, sleep in, ride in my father-in-law’s new boat, read, and let the stress of the past month just melt off.  I think it’s the recharge we both need to get back to being our normal selves.

I plan on doing quite a bit of writing next week, especially given the fact that it’s a short work week again for me.  I’m looking forward to jumping back in with both feet!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, I know I plan to!

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25
Jun

Twitter Updates for 2008-06-25

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  • Feeling a lot better today. Went home last night, had a great dinner, took a hot shower, and spent some quality time with the heating pad. #
  • I wish my stupid stimulus check would arrive. I’d kind of like to book a flight. #
  • Looks like I’m going to Atlanta Labor Day weekend! Hurrah! I just need to book my flight this weekend after we get paid. #
  • Updating my profile on GoodReads has me realizing that I have acquired quite a few books that I need to add to Delicious Library. #
  • @daysies I’m going to visit one of my long-time best friends. I haven’t seen her since our wedding, plus I’ve never been to Atlanta! #
  • The woman at Wendy’s did not want to accept that I wanted NO honey mustard on my sandwich and NO dressing for my salad. Weird! #
  • @nealcampbell Yikes, that’s a lot of necessary repairs! The inside looks great though. #
  • @uberChick I am so sorry about your lost partitions! That really sucks. :-( #
  • Added Goodreads and Netflix plugins to my blog sidebar. Now to get to actually writing in it (and writing stuff in general) again! #
  • @chrispirillo I have one too. :-( #
  • @eiluned I was doing REALLY well with posting to it every day, but have been so busy/not feeling well lately I’ve slacked off. :-\ #

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24
Jun

Twitter Updates for 2008-06-24

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  • I have my eeePC hooked up to the external monitor to do some work QC in Windows. As much as I hate running Windows it’s coming in handy. #
  • @Nightcrawler13 hahaha!, Sorry, I’m running it due to need rather than desire. The courses we build at work run on mostly Windoze platforms. #
  • @daysies Oooh Angel on Hulu! I have Season 1 on DVD but need Season 2. It started going downhill Season 3. #
  • Really don’t want to be doing work at almost 11 at night, but I just keep telling myself it will make for a better day tomorrow. #
  • @leftyfb I know.Trust me, I know! LOL It was an experiment that has come in handy because of work stuff I’ve needed it for. #
  • @LyleDAL Yeah, it actually will help tomorrow. My team can get right on changes without waiting for them. Done with my work, heading to bed! #
  • Good morning Twitter. This is my Wednesday…I can’t wait to have a 4-day weekend this weekend! #
  • @amyguth You met Cyd Charisse?! I’m dying over here of jealousy. Me? Huge HUGE MGM Musical nerd. It’s ridiculous. #
  • Finished lunch, ready to finish my DAY. Two more days and I’ll be officially on my long weekend, can’t wait! #
  • Thinking I might go home and do some yoga tonight to see if it helps. I’m a mass of knots and tension and it hurts. :-( #

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23
Jun

Twitter Updates for 2008-06-23

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  • Seriously considering a getting a Buddy International scooter next spring. It’d require me saving all my Christmas money and bonus…hmm… #
  • I’m also seriously considering getting a bike to ride around the neighborhood on in the meantime. Would be nice! #
  • Looking for a small messenger bag for my eeePC and other necessities…thinking the Manhattan Portage small map bag. #
  • Busy busy busy Monday. At a meeting all morning and hit the ground running when I got back to the office. #
  • Why so much fail whale today, Twitter? #
  • @LyleDAL Jealous! I <3 White Rock Coffee. :-) #

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