Happy Halloween, People.

A few weeks ago, I headed to KT's place in Southie for her house's Halloween party. While most people were 5 to 6 years younger than me, I still had a good time. But I didn't dress up for the party because I am lazy. So I feel bad... As KT and her two roommates (KT-2 and Bono) went all out with their costumes.

So I celebrated a week ago my Halloween. Today, I am not planning anything special. And I don't think people pass out candy in my neighborhood; so I won't be doing that either. But if I was celebrating Halloween and dressing up, I would go as (WHAT ELSE?).... A Pirate.



ARGHHHHH!

Grooming and Jeans.

I am in serious need of a few things. These things include:

1. Haircut. (Seriously, it's been since the beginning of February since I last cut my hair.)
2. Hair Coloring. (I haven't colored my hair in about two months... And I can't right now because of the Bikram yoga challenge I'm doing right now.)
3. Eyebrow Waxing. (I haven't waxed my brows since July. At least I think it was July. It may have been May.)
4. New Jeans...

Now that I am a "woman who lunches" full-time, I have to re-think my wardrobe a little. Gone are the days of dressing for the agency-office setting... Which, to be honest, wasn't all that fancy anyway. I wore jeans and nice slacks most days with my flip-flops. But, now that I have no office to dress for, I need more jeans for everyday wear. (I refuse to be one of those people who lounges around in sweats everyday. NO THANKS!)

The thing is though, doing jean shopping MY way is a time-consuming affair... I like to make a good solid afternoon of it. I like to fuel up first by stopping off for some coffee. (Preferably at the "Buttery.") Then, I like to walk (because it is awesome cardio) all the way over to Jean Therapy at the Hotel Commonwealth to dig through the racks. (Though the joint also has some rockin' accessories too. So time needs to be dedicated to considering those.) After that, since I'm in the area, I will walk over to the NU campus and late-lunch at one of the only Taco Bells I've come across in this state. (In Arizona, there is one every five minutes down the road.)

So the jeans shopping takes up a good four to five hours. WIth all the walking, jeans and accessories viewing, the walking to lunch, the lunching itself, and then the walking back home. And right now, I don't have that much time to devote to shopping.

It would be great if I could transport the Taco Bell and the Jean Therapy closer to my home here in the South End or Back Bay. But I am a realist. This is Boston. And the Taco Bell won't be moving any closer. Maybe the Jean Therapy could????

"No Thanks 'Scary' Healey. Deval All The Way!"

Ahh... Halloween is almost here... And so is election day. Time to get "scared?"

It's official, the Boston Globe is all for Deval Patrick as Massachusetts next Governor. And I (and MANY citizens of this state) agree with them.

For the past few weeks, many of us have been increasingly turned off by the type of campaign the Republican candidate, Lt. Governor Kerry Healey, has chosen to run. Deval Patrick made a choice early on in his campaign to not run a blatantly demonizing campaign. And he upheld that choice and played by the rules he set up. He's a man of his word.

"Scary" Healey, on the other hand, prefers to take situations out of context and blow them up in an negative ad for Deval Patrick.



As a woman, and (actually) a registered Republican (though I RARELY vote that way), I am OUTRAGED by this type of ad. Not only, as I wrote before, does it take Deval Patrick's comments completely out of context... It also sends the message that Kerry Healey thinks the voters of Massachusetts are dumb and lazy.

News Flash Kerry Healey: Massachusetts voters are some of the most educated voters in the country. We know how to research claims you and any candidate for public office make on television. (Hello! It's only a matter of going to Google and searching!) So when you produce and buy airtime for an ad like the one above, you're sending the message that you think you can scare voters into thinking that Deval Patrick is weak on crime and more concerned with helping convicted felons than women.

Kerry Healey is the one who should be ashamed, and not Governor. I can't wait till Deval Patrick wipes her out in the election in a few weeks.

Bikram Yoga Challenge: Day 14 - End of Week Two

Day 14! Yay! As of tomorrow, I will be halfway through the challenge.

Whew!

Believe it or not, it actually gets easier to go every day once you get to this point. I'm not tired of it yet.

So, what have I noticed now that I am through week two? Here you go:

1. I got through the first round of exhaustion I experienced around days 10 and 11. By Day 12, I was much better.
2. I'm needing to take fewer water breaks during the class; which means I am more focused.
3. Speaking of focus, I am completely in "the zone" during each pose. No more fidgeting or wiping sweat away.
4. I continue to have more endurance in each posture and can hold them longer.
5. I continue to have more flexibility in each posture and can go deeper into them.
6. As for physical changes in my body; my body parts have each begun to tone up, slowly. The biggest change can be seen in my arms and shoulders. They have noticeably tightened up. (My husband noticed this and pointed it out.)

So, so far, so good. I'm enjoying the challenge. I continue to be motivated to go to class each day. But I agree with what I wrote last week... There would be no way I could do this challenge if I was still working. Yoga is my main project for the next 16 days. I am not picking up any other projects. Anything else I want to do in my life has to fit around the yoga. Once I am done with the challenge, I will probably go to class 4 to 5 times a week. So I will have a little more time for other projects then.

The carefree lifestyle I have now is actually suiting my fancy!

A Girl Could Always Use A Discount on Saks.

Hmm... Saks...

It's the shopping mecca for many who live in NYC. However, in Boston, the local Saks Fifth at the Prudential Center Mall leaves a lot to be desired.

Until recently, the Saks here in Boston lacked "flow." It was in desperate need of a good feng-shui. It wasn't a hip place to shop. It was more along the lines of "old, stuffy and puritanical." But with the new Barney's a trendy and new shopping destination merely hundreds of feet away in the Copley end of the mall; Saks recognized it was time to get things in shape.

So for months now, the Saks Fifth Avenue has been in disarray. Men's wear is where women's wear used to be. Shoes are upstairs. (Which is too much of a commitment to wade through the mess.) And the beauty counters were all relegated to near the escalators; under very bad lighting. All of this is in effort for a brand new look and feel to the joint... Part of which, the main floor, has had a "grand" unveiling of sorts in the past few days... Or so this invite that was sent to me says:



I guess it pays off to actually give some stores your mailing address when you buy something with them... In addition to the invite, I got a $25 gift card to use the next time I shop there.

Though, because I'm not working now, my need for new clothes isn't as dire as it was a few weeks ago. I don't need any fancy shoes or shirts now... What I have now is barely going to be in rotation.

Hmm... But I could buy another pair of jeans. Jeans I always wear!

This Is Breaking News?

So, I am watching the E! channel last night around 9pm... I'm totally into an episode of "True Hollywood Story" about infamous Hollywood murders; when E! News interrupts with some "breaking news."

What was the "breaking news" you ask?

They broke in to tell viewers that Nicole Ritchie was seeking diagnostic treatment to figure out why it is she can't gain weight.

Umm..... Doesn't take a genius to figure this one out people.

Maybe if she got off the "smack," she'd have an easier time gaining weight. True or False?

Day 11: Why Am I So Freakin' Tired????

For the past two days, I have been so exhausted. So exhausted I can barely move.

"What's the deal?" I thought. "I'm supposed to have energy from all the yoga."

When I got to my yoga class this afternoon, I heard others talking about the 30-day challenge. Most everyone else is on day four; as they started this past Monday. Because I started last Monday (the 16th), I am on day eleven. When I told "J", one of the teachers, that she said, "Oh... That's about the time when it gets REALLY FUN."

Apparently, as I learned today, around days 10 through 15, you get really exhausted. According to "B," another teacher, when you do a 30-day challenge; you're body is consistently compressing certain parts of your body everyday - which it isn't used to doing. Especially with women, you are compressing your thyroid in certain postures... And you don't normally do that. Not everyday anyway. And the thyroid is the part of your body that helps stabilize your metabolism as well as your hormones. Which explains why I am so exhausted.

It's supposed to get better around day 15 o 16 though. :)

Argh...

Just wrote the email to cancel the interview. Ugh.... I feel sick now.

On the bright side... I've been watching "Veronica Mars" for the last hour... This is a really, really good show. I'm so glad it follows "Gilmore Girls."

Decided Against It.

I added it all up.

A commute of at least two hours in a car.
No direct route to the city where the job is located. (Many turns, roads that spontaneously change names and toll turnpikes required to get there.)
The purchase of a vehicle. (Around $30k)
The taxes and gas and insurance for the car (in the state of Massachusetts, lots of $$$$).
No hope of getting to yoga or the gym anytime except on the weekends.

All this combined adds up to a "Why bother even interviewing if the answer is going to be 'no' when the job is offered?"

Location, location, location people. It is important to your career happiness. If you're spending a quarter of your day commuting, is that a good quality of life? Is that enough to cancel out all the good things the job may offer?

You bet it is.

Damn!

Dilemma Part Two.

So... I agreed to take the interview all the way out in XXXXXXX to interview at XXXXXXX. But now I am having second thoughts... Even if the job is fantastic and the pay ends up being unbelievable, that still doesn't negate the reason I left my previous job. And I would be spending at least two to two and a half hours each day commuting if the opportunity worked out.

So, should I even bother taking the interview when I know that there is a .5% chance that I would take the job if all other elements worked out?

Hmm... I'll have to see how I feel tomorrow morning when I get up.

At Some Point... You Gotta Face The Fact...

... That after having been out of university 7 and a half years... And after having worked at six companies... It is time to to move from a one-page resume to a two-page resume.

I LOATHE two-page resumes though. I detest them! They are inefficient. What used to irk me more than anything when I was interviewing candidates (recent college grads in particular) was seeing them come into meet me with a two-page resume. I also detested people who arrived late. In fact, I would give the candidate only the required 15 minutes for the interview. No more than that.

In my opinion, when you are less than two years out of school, you have a lot more experience to gain. And all that you have done between college internships and a few jobs outside of school should certainly be able to fit on one clean page. If you can't fit it on there, then that tells me that you don't know anything about organization. And really, why should I bother even talking to you?

I am determined to make my resume one page again. I can do it!

Dilemma!

Oh dear!

I always do stuff like this. I act before I think. Oh dear...

So, a very well known online job website found my resume in their database last week. (Give you two guesses as to who it is.) I had a phone interview with their HR person, just for kicks. You know, to find out more info on the company. I mean, this is a well known company... When they ask, you take the phone call.

Then, I had a phone interview with the person who the position reports into. (He is based in NYC.) And the job would be something I have already done at my previous job... So, bottom line: I know I could really kick ass at the job.

But....

The dilemma is though, this company is 25 miles outside the city of Boston. Which means an hour commute at the least. And I don't own a car. And I don't want to own a car.

Oh, and did I mention they would like me to come in for an in-person interview tomorrow????

Oh, and the commuter rail doesn't go to this town.... So.....

Oh dear!

Did I mention...

How productive I've been in the past week???

I got up this morning at 7am... Our power was knocked out over night. So I called the electric company and figured out when they were going to be able to get the power back on for the whole block this morning. Then, I started some laundry. Then I rearranged some travel plans my husband and I have for American Thanksgiving. Then, I called MetLife to see where a claim was for some major dental work I had done last month. Then, I called Hewlet Packard to order a printer cable for my new laptop and printer/scanner/copier. (Surprisingly, the piece doesn't come with a cable to connect the printer/scanner/copier to a computer. You have to order that separately.) Oh, and did I mention, I had to wait for the plumber to change some valves on our radiators because the eat wasn't working.

Whoever said being a person who stays at home full-time would be boring was full of "it." All those little chores I never had time for before, I can actually get them done in a timely fashion!

Off to yoga now!

Bikram Yoga 30-Day Challenge: Week One

I officially began the 30-day challenge this past Monday, October 16th. Now that I am on "break" from working, I can freely commit to 30 straight days of Bikram yoga.

I'll be honest; if I was still working, there would have been no way I could do the challenge. The hours I put into my former job would have left me drained and unable to have the energy at the end of each day to make it to class. So, I think it is a coincidence that I left my job at the time I did... It was a great thing. This past week, I have found the motivation to get to class everyday.

So, a few people have asked if I have noticed any changes in my body in the first week. The answer is 100% "yes."

Before I did the challenge; a successful Bikram yoga class for me was to just stay standing and doing all the poses in the class. Often, when I skip a week or two; or only go once a week to class; I sometimes am so dehydrated or can't focus that I get dizzy and have to sit down for a moment. (And, I have been doing this yoga "off and on" for two years now!) Bikram yoga is a "lifetime practice." There is always going to be room for improvement.

So what I have noticed in this past week? Here you go:

1. I have the endurance to do all the asanas (poses).
2. I am able to "fall" or "flow" into poses more naturally.
3. When I am standing, I am more focused on which parts of my body I have to lock out and strengthen and hold for a pose.
4. I am more flexible; slightly.
5. My sleep cycle and energy levels are good. (By this I mean I sleep about 8 and a half hours every night naturally. Before, I would either sleep to little - because of work - or sleep too long - 9 to 10 hours on the weekend. Now, I am more balanced in regular sleep.)

My goal this next seven days is to ween of caffeinated coffee; and really rely on the yoga to keep me energized, rather than the stimulants.

I know, those of you who know me are like "WTF? No way you can do that you coffee-junkie!" But, as I was in class this evening, I really started to think about toxins in my body. And I don't need coffee. It's just a "creature-comfort" I have grown accustomed to having every day. When I was working, I needed it to keep me going. Now, it's not necessary. I will still indulge in it a few times a week though. Just not every morning. And not every day. It's more of a treat. Not a daily ritual anymore.

So, so far, so good. I've never done more than five days of yoga in one week. And never all in a row. This week I did seven. And THAT is a huge accomplishment for week one. (Way to go me!)

Only 23 days (three weeks and two days) left in the challenge.

Do We Really Need More Condos?

I don't know if these developers have been looped in... But Boston doesn't need any new condos right now.

So, turns out the plan for the old Filene's building in Downtown Crossing is to make it in to a high rise condo/luxury shop building.

But everyone knows Downtown Crossing ain't exactly the upscale shopping district that Copley Place is. Sure, there are lots of people who work in the area. And having lived in one of the posher buildings in Downtown Crossing; I can say for certain there are people living in the area who have money to spend on luxury items. But did they forget, Downtown Crossing is a hub of all the public transportation lines?

Having this mass meeting of all the T lines means one thing; bored teenagers hanging out in the area - both during and after school.

Not that I am at all against kids hanging around in the area. However, when you have people just loitering around (and it's not just school kids) with no intent to be a consumer; it can be a distraction.

But who knows? Maybe yet another posh building is what the area needs. A posh building with over-priced condos and doormen who like to hustle for that extra dollar. (Because Lord knows, the Boston-area doesn't already have enough of those.)

I was really hoping they would put a Target in the building. That would have been way cool. Just my luck.

An Afternoon With Two Queens.

Like my mother-in-law, I am fascinated by the royals. Not the ones from Kansas City (the baseball team I think?), I mean real royalty. So now that I am a lady of leisure, I will be spending tomorrow afternoon in a leisurely fashion...

I will start my afternoon with the 12pm yoga class. Then I will catch the 2:30pm showing of "The Queen" (which I have been dying to see for a few weeks now, but haven't had time - ha, ha) and then I will catch the 4:20pm showing of "Marie Antionette."

I've never been a thrill-seeker for French History... But, I love learning about royalty.

Well, that's my "scholar" excuse for wanting to see it. But those of you who know me personally know that I love shoes. And for this movie, director Sophia Coppola had shoe creator extraordinaire, Manolo Blahnik, create 500 pairs of shoes for the movie. Most are worn by Kirstin Dunst's character.

Hmmm...... shoes.

Worst Decision Ever.

Yes. I agree that his designs were innovative. But he is an asshole. And I know fashion isn't always about who the nicest designers are... But I'm the kind of person who won't be a bitch to you until you give me just cause to do so. (And then I go 110% bitch on your ass... Just ask my former boss. :) )

But, I think allowing Jeffrey to win Project Runway was the biggest joke ever. He is an incredible asshole. And Uli's designs were just as innovative; and they were impeccable. Not only was Jeffrey's skills called into question (justifiably so) in the last two episodes, but he went over budget. And he tried to get away with it. His ass should have been disqualified. (Did I mention he's also an asshole?)

I don't think I can ever watch Project Runway again.

Woman of Leisure.

I won't lie... Going from long work weeks to no work week is a bit of a shell-shock.

I have no corporate responsibilities. No deadlines to beat. No deliverables due. No intricate questions from clients. (The stuff I enjoyed about my job.)

Many people have been asking me what I've been doing with my time over the past few days... And surprisingly, I've found myself really busy.

The first thing I did the morning after I left my job was make a list of projects to do around the house. You know, things like "clean and organize closet," "clean under couch and dust entire house," "clean out disgusting fridge," "organize cupboards and old bill statements," etc....

After that, I went to the Bikram yoga studio and signed up for an immediate 30-day yoga challenge. I began the challenge on Monday of this week, and I have been every day since then... Including this morning's 6 am class.

That's right. You read that correctly. I wrote "6 am."

"Why," you may ask, "would you get up that early when you don't have to?" Well, because I had a busy day scheduled for today. It's not busy the way it was when I had a job... But I had a list of things I wanted to do. I had to meet one friend for lunch at noon in Chinatown. Then I met another friend at 3 pm for coffee. So I had to go to the early yoga class. No more crowded 5:30 pm classes for me!

Another thing that I have actually gotten around to doing now that I no longer work for a living is get a library card. I've never had a library card before in my life. (Did you know they are free???) And apparently the Boston Public Library (which is a beautiful old building and has a "killer Nancy Drew Collection" -- so says my mum) has free wireless, if you have a library card.

This has led me to think about how I want to spend the next two and a half months (my designated break time.) I want to spend my days focusing on yoga and writing. So yoga every day; and library for writing every other day.

My husband told me if I never want to go back to a job where I work for someone else, that's fine by him. He'll support whatever decision I make. (Isn't he the best, most kind and hottest husband ever? Nothing's sexier than a partner who supports your decisions.)

I've had a few of my contacts in the industry, in addition to the recruiters who found my resume online, email me asking me what I plan on doing next. But like I wrote, I don't know if I want to go work for another company. I would like to freelance and consult; if anything.

So that's "What's up with the Missus" lately. I'm taking it easy right now. And plan to till 2007 at the earliest. But if anyone wants to approach me about consulting work; I'm open to discussions.

I Haven't Even Been Un-Employed for 24 Hours....

This morning, I updated my resume on Monster. I'm not actively looking for a job; more just seeing what's out there. (Who knows, maybe there's opportunities for working from home?)

Well, I hadn't even had my resume up for few hours when the first recruiter contacted me. Then there was a second. Then a third. Then came the phone call while I was in my yoga class this afternoon.

Who knew search was such a hot industry?

Black Satin is BACK!

Look at me! I'm spending my first morning as a non-working adult doing the same thing I did when I got into the office each day... Reading the online gossip pages, search pages and the Styles section.

And I was perusing the Thursday Styles section today, I came across a most critical article...

Chanel has gone back into production to make more Black Satin nail polish and will be shipping it to stores on Monday.

Yay! And now that I am not working, I can go over to Saks next week during the day to pick up a bottle!

This Is the Internet Industry Afterall...

Things move pretty quickly working in the Interactive space... We can launch campaigns in mere minutes (almost) and we can start attracting consumers at the few clicks of a button...

But when it comes to your career in the Interactive space, things move at lightening speed as well.

I gave my notice yesterday. I gave nearly three months of notice to make sure I wasn't abandoning my team and leaving them holding work. My company decided that the three months was not necessary and asked me to leave today.

The innocent victims are the clients (who were sufficietly demanding and I learned a lot from) and my team.

So today is bitter sweet. I am happy to be able to rest some and get healthy (those of you who know me personally know what I mean)... But I am sad that a company where I built out an Search Engine Optimization program that delivered competent and solid results decided that I wasn't worthy of the typical "good-bye" elements. No "good-bye" to the entire team I worked with... No "good-bye" lunch... No "thanks for all those times you offered to help pay for team outting from your own pocket"... (Hey, the people I worked with were awesome. I didn't mind shelling out to celebrate and thank them...) I didn't even get a "thank you" for the long hours I put in (though every one did the same) or for the job very well-done I did throughout my time there.

I am also sad for the large amount of work that has been "bequeathed" to my team. That's gonna be a bitch.

But I am moving on now. And fully intend to be available for those who need me to chat with them. And as a parting gift to you all (my loyal readers), I offer you the very classy resignation letter I offered HR. (I have dubbed it "classy.") Enjoy.


To: XXXXX XXXX

XXXXXXXX, SEM

XXXXX XXXXXX

XXX XXXXXXXXXX Street

Boston, MA XXXXX

CC: XXXXXX XXXXX

Human Resources XXXXXXXXXX

October 10, 2006



Hi XXXXX,

I am putting together this formal letter to let you know I have decided that it is time for me to take a break from working. Therefore, this is a letter of resignation. However, I will leave my end date up to you; as you will know what is best for the team. With the SEO projects on the schedule for the remainder of the quarter, I am making myself available to you and the team till 12/29/2006. If you would like me to leave before then, I will respect your wishes.

I would like to thank you for the opportunities you have made possible for me here at XXXXX XXXXXX. I am exhausted, however, and need a break to re-charge myself and my life.

Again, thank you for helping me grow professionally. The team is lucky to have someone leading them that provides solid opportunities for growth.

Sincerely,

The Missus

I'm Out.

Many of you who know me personally know of my woes about the obscene number of hours I work... And how unhappy I have been about it... And I had hoped a change was on the horizon...

Well... It was made clear to me this week that despite a long-overdue promotion, a change was NOT on the horizon in the long hours I work. So in the interest of one of the most important things to me ("my life"), I have decided that I need a short break.

Since the day I graduated from high school many years ago, I have not had a break. I always worked at least 20 hours a week through college (on top of school and internships) and I have always had jobs that required more than 40 hours a week (for many years, I even had TWO jobs)... So I decided on Monday that I am taking a break from working for a while.

Though, I am not one to just abandon people... I have given almost 3 months notice. There are many projects on my plate; and I will not just dump them on other people.

So 2007 will start off with me getting into my "yoga" groove, writing every day and cooking healthy meals every day... Because I will finally have time to do things like this.

No more 50+ hour work weeks!!!! Yay!

The Good. The Bad. And The Really, Really Lame.

I have been a huge fan of the Food Network for about six years now. Ever since I moved to NYC and got a cable package that included the network. Most of my weekends, while I sit working away on search marketing stuff on my laptop, I have the Food Network on in the background.

The best shows on the channel include:

Anything with Rachael Ray: LOVE her. She is personable and a normal person. She doesn't come across "holier-than-thou" and cooks based on instinct. She knows her ingredients welll, and knows how to mix them.

Everyday Italian: I also love Giada, the host of this show. She is awesome. And she was groomed in the art of Italian cuisine.

Good Eats: Alton Brown (the host) comes across as more "scientist" than skilled chef. And I love that. He takes you inside food and particular dishes and really shows you whythings are the way they are. It's really an educational program in food science.

Nigella Lawson: Love the self-dubbed "domestic goddess." You can tell she enjoys food, and she is very genuine. Plus, I love her recipes for basked goods... Like cupcakes. They are heaven.

Barefoot Contesa: I have all of Ina's cookbooks. Her recipe collections are fantastic... And I enjoy watching her tinker around in her kitchen. That kitchen is my DREAM kitchen. EVerything is organized and there is so much space.

And of the Food Network Challenges: Sometimes, I get so anxious for the contestants while watching, I have to change the channel momentarily and flip back. But I always love seeing the final creations.

The Bad include:

Emeril: This man, and his evening show "Live," are WAY past their expiration date. It's tres boring to watch.

Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee: This has got to be the MOST painful show to watch ever in the history of the Food Network (next to that cancelled show with Sara Moulton.) Is it just me, or does this woman come across extremely fake? Plus, I hate all that "table-scape" crap she does at the end of each show. In my opnion, when you have to do up your table like that for every freakin' special occasion you have, that really says something about your cooking skills... It says that they SUCK. In fact, they SUCK so bad, you have to make up with it by decorating your table in fake flowers (which i detest) and ugly fabrics. You should skip out on spending money on teh fake stuff for the table, and put that money (and energy you spend putting the crap table-scape together) into buying better ingredients and making most of your meal from scratch.

The Really, Really Lame, Include:

Party Line with the Hearty Boys: These two cracker jacks won the Food Networks reality show competition in 2004 or 2005 (can't recall.) As a result, they got their own show. And it is obvious that they are still trying to learn how to be comfortable in front of the camera. They're timing with each other leaves me feeling empty. I don't feel like they connect with each other, or teh audience. They need to better choreograph their show. Their recipes also kinda suck.

Good Deal with Dave Lieberman: I don't really think this show is lame... But I just haven't really connected with this guy while watching his show. maybe, after a few more seasons, he'll become more polished in his presentation and start connecting.


There are a few shows I haven't commented on... I am somewhat indfifferent to those. But overall, the Food Network really kicks ass.

30-Day Yoga Challenge.

It's been about a week and a half since my last yoga class. Mostly because I had massive dental work done two days last week and developed a cold over this past weekend... So now that I started feeling better, I decided to go back today.

I'm not gonna lie... It was a BAD class. I was in seriously rough shape.

At the end of the class, I noticed a flyer posted on the wall by the door. It was for the 30-day challenge. That's 30 consecutive days of bikram yoga.

"No way," I thought. "I barely made it through the class. Heck no to the challenge."

That's when I felt someone tapping my left shoulder. I turned around to see the teacher of my class. He pointed to the flyer and pointed to me.

I knew what that meant.

"When does the challenge end?" I asked him.

"The Sunday before the week of Thanksgiving," he said.

Hmmm...... I'll see how I do the next two weeks. If I can get to class more than three times a week, I'll do the challenge. You have to prepare for this kind of thing.

It's That Time of Year Bi-atches...

Sorry for the pseudo bad word... But I am totally excited, And when I get excited, I start dropping swear words like Paris Hilton drops her panties for any guy who walks by...

(Sorry for that image too.)

Anyway, back to the excitement! LOST starts tomorrow night... and I am totally pumped! It's time people! I need to know what the deal is with the four-toed statue! I need to know what happened to Desmond, Locke ad Ecko!

I'm sorry, but four-plus months is too damn long to wait for the season to begin again.

9pm bi-atches!!!!!

Happy Birthday to You (Two)...

I know two people who are celebrating 30-something birthdays today... Greten and the Liquor Snob. Holy crap time flies!

Happy birthday, gentlemen!!!!

Greten's Blog

The Liquor Snob

And... I agree with the "Snob"... Guinness is the best beer around. And it's not too bad in the calorie department... 125 a can. (I ONLY drink it from the can, and only if it's warm.)