Lawnchair Vigilante

We are leaving for New Orleans in a week and a day. I have been constantly trying on outfits and rethinking my wardrobe. I have picked up a few essential items over the past couple of weeks.

1. Slip shorts. My grandma had a pair of these and I loved them! I bought a pair in white and one in black. I foresee these being extremely useful. I don’t do hot weather well and these work well under skirts.

2. White pants. They match everything! I am actually borrowing the from the lovely Heather and depending on how things go I may need to procure my own.

3. Awesome swimsuit and cover up. Nuff said!

We shall see what happens once I get to the land of humidity.

Not much else has been happening. Much day dreaming about the yard but not really wanting to work to get it accomplished. I was sick for a bit, now I am back in the gym and trying to be active everyday. I am having varying success in that matter.

I did go to Seattle again last weekend and had a lovely time at the solstice parade and at my dear friends house. I didn’t get any good pictures of the parade so instead I will leave you with a photo of a very sad little dog. She always is very worried by packing.

Tags: margarita, NOLA, update, Worry.

I can finally reveal what I have been working! A baby surprise jacket, hat and bib. I think it turned out quite nice, the recipient liked it! My favorite part is the little old man buttons. I love the BSJ it is a joy to knit. I think I am going to start some more just to have on hand. I love picking out the buttons for them.

I have given up the idea of running a full marathon. I am at a place where I like running just because and I am not sure I am ready to give that up. I have upped my speed and time on the treadmill and that is going well. I am now thinking a half marathon is a little bit more reasonable for me. Not to say I won’t do a marathon within the next year or two! It is something I want to do again.

Less then a month to NOLA and Tales of The Cocktail! I am actually getting to stay in the french quarter, I can’t wait. I am already getting stuff together and trying to decide which camera’s to bring. (point and shoot, digital, slr?) If you didn’t click on the link Blair will be doing an apprenticeship so I will have some time to explore. I am so proud of him for making it into the program.

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I ran out of supportive undergarments for my run today. I did run on Thursday and it went quite well. 3.5 miles. Small twinge in my knee and a blister on my instep. I think it was the socks.

Tomorrow it is Sauvie’s island with the dogs and friends. The weather has been so summer like that I have put away all my long sleeve shirts. This might be foolish.

I am working on secret projects and then a new bento box holder for my Mr. Bento. It came with an ugly black canvas thing that doesn’t fit a soda or fruit. I am thinking about either sewing or crocheting.

Tags: 35 mm, film scan, old photo, Petaluma, run, training.

It’s the theme around here. I broke out my under used digital camera. I am going to try and finally figure out how to use it the way I want to.

Tags: breakfast, daily life, digital.

Still sorting through old photos. Found this holga photo in a box, I find it attractive for some reason.

Tags: art, cow, holga, old but good, photo.

I started training for the Portland marathon today. It seems like such a gigantic feat but really it just starts with a 3 mile run in 45 minutes or less. Today I chose my route based on one thing, to see whether or not The little Red Bike Cafe was open or not. I don’t recommend basing a run on this all the time, but I needed to know the answer and I needed to run. I am happy to say it was business as usual there!

It was hard to start running this morning. I had doubts, but I am glad I pushed through them. My body remembered the rhythm. I had forgotten how much I loved running outside. It is beautiful in Portland right now. There are so many interesting gardens and blooming trees to look at.

This morning while on the wii my ankle was twinging a bit but no instability or pain while running. Silly as it sounds I feel that the wii has really improved my balance and posture. I don’t know what is helping me the wii or the regular gym time but I am still at about 11 1/2 minute miles. It is my goal to get down to 10 minute miles and to be able to run 12 miles with my sister by the time she gets here in July.

Tags: marathon, Portland Marathon, running, training, weight loss, wii, workout.

I went to Seattle this weekend. I have been in Portland for 2 1/2 years and never managed to make it up. I had a lovely time visiting friends and perhaps have laughed harder then I ever had in my life.

Other then that things are still good. Got a little bit slacker on my marathon training. Today is supposed to be the first day but it is raining and I decided just to do the wii instead. I am rejoining the gym tomorrow. I have lost 22 pounds and am holding steady. Another 22 before I get back to where I was, I did it once I can do it again!!

Tags: i don't have the flu, pig, pikes, polaroid week, seattle, swine, tourist.

Today I am pondering whether or not big girls can wear “hip slings”. I hate carrying things with me but I don’t know if I can commit. Craftster has a great tutorial. I could wear it to the bins!

Things have been going quite well up in Portlandia. I almost feel like I shouldn’t say anything to jinx it. Blair is awesome. Our kitchen is almost done being remodeled. The sun has started coming out lately, I may not have to work Saturdays as often. I have been going to the gym at least three times a week. I have lost about 15 pounds. My raspberry cane didn’t die and is sprouting little green leaves. I have daffodils in my yard. You get the picture right?

I started a book journal so that I can record books that I have read with little reviews. I was using librarything but I used up my free space and I just don’t care to pay. I think I may start posting up little reviews here as well. I just haven’t quite found my rhythm with this little blog.

Tags: gym, happy, silly little update, yard.

Tags: art, farm, photo, seat, xmas.

I have started to go to the gym again. I ran yesterday. It was hard but good. It feels nice to be settling back into a routine.

Tags: ace hotel, cute husband, love, photo, photobooth, silly.