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For the second evening in a row, my 5-month-old has rejected my boob in favor of a bottle. Now he only really nurses first thing in the AM. (Wed 8 February 2012, 7:31PM)

 

I'm not surprised, unfortunately. Surprised it survived this long. // RT @toledonews: Erie St. Market halls to close Link (Wed 8 February 2012, 5:37AM)

 

My trigger foods: brownies, noodles, and Nutella, to name a few. If they're in the house, they're uber hard to resist. #weightwatchers (Tue 7 February 2012, 10:04PM)

 

Ran 2.75 miles in 40 mins and felt good. @relysh and I are looking to finish strong at our 5K this Saturday! Link (Tue 7 February 2012, 1:09PM)

 

Baby went down a little early tonight (and soothed himself to sleep in his crib!). Enjoying some rare solo winding-down TV time before bed. (Mon 6 February 2012, 9:47PM)

 

Gonna need to adjust my beneficiaries again. // RT @SuzeOrmanShow: Minors cannot inherit money directly. Beneficiaries should be adults. (Mon 6 February 2012, 9:24PM)

 

I so needed this right now. // RT @bitchcakesny: New post on #WeightWatchers site - Reversing Negative Momentum: Link (Mon 6 February 2012, 8:36PM)

 

I am so behind the times; never realized that lowsrc was deprecated. #html #fail // RT @jc: I'll say it again. I miss the lowsrc attribute. (Mon 6 February 2012, 7:22PM)

 

Weird dreams this morning after calling off work again: about money, disappointing my boss, and my child's head cold. Not all at once. (Mon 6 February 2012, 11:28AM)

 

From the amount of snot rattling in his nose (and waking him up), I think my baby has caught his first cold. :-( (Mon 6 February 2012, 4:29AM)

 

Dreamt I rcvd a pkg in the mail from @lboogieDC in Iraq: a thick photo book of the Northern Aurora drum & bugle corps from 1984-1997. (Sun 5 February 2012, 8:35AM)

 

Connor rolled from his back to his tummy last night! ...In his crib, while swaddled. #baby #milestone #ohshit Link (Sun 5 February 2012, 6:10AM)

 

Just heard a mariachi version of Only You by Yaz, en espanol. #wtf #ftw (Sat 4 February 2012, 2:37PM)

 

Chile Rellenos @ San Marco Super Marketo Link (Sat 4 February 2012, 2:36PM)

 

Musaka @ Al Saher Diner Link (Fri 3 February 2012, 9:00PM)

 

Opted to stay home today. I feel a little bad about it, since my dept is short-staffed, but I need to focus on myself sometimes. #sickday (Fri 3 February 2012, 8:00AM)

 

Oops. Don't forget to turn off the stove when you close up. // RT @toledonews: Fire at Holland eatery linked to food Link (Fri 3 February 2012, 7:55AM)

 

WTF? My @fitbit is coming unglued! I've only had it for 13 months... Shouldn't a pedometer last longer than all that? Link (Thu 2 February 2012, 11:18PM)

 

Damn, Connor, you just scared the shit out of me. I couldn't tell if you were breathing, even though I was holding you. NEVER do that again! (Thu 2 February 2012, 9:45PM)

 

Connor doesn't want to go to bed, and definitely doesn't want swaddled. He's too busy laying in the living room floor, trying to roll over. (Thu 2 February 2012, 9:09PM)

 

Outfit of the Day #ootd Link (Thu 2 February 2012, 7:32PM)

 

Whoa! I had no idea I could do this. Thanx for the tip! // RT @instagram: Photo Tips: Auto Exposure/Auto Focus Lock Link (Thu 2 February 2012, 7:21PM)

 

Oh, dammit. My Nikon D50 batteries don't fit in my new D90. :'( (Thu 2 February 2012, 6:31PM)

 

Bacon Bark from my boss! #chocolate #ftw Link (Thu 2 February 2012, 2:59PM)

 

Oh, no! Not another of my favorite #Toledo restaurants! (New Empire) // RT @toledonews: Fire damages Holland restaurant Link (Thu 2 February 2012, 1:15PM)

 

Preparing for a marathon morning of meetings: three in a row, all in the same conference room. This is unprecedented. (Thu 2 February 2012, 8:59AM)

 

.@RoniNoone I should go re-read my journals and see on what date I met @schnuth -- it's coming up on 16 years ago this month! #feelingold (Wed 1 February 2012, 10:11PM)

 

Uni (sea urchin), beef tongue, and chicken hearts. // RT @HungryGirl: Name three foods you love to eat that many people think are icky. (Wed 1 February 2012, 10:07PM)

 

Ran 2.9 miles in 40 mins and felt good. @relysh and I keep improving with every run! Link (Wed 1 February 2012, 1:24PM)

 

For anyone interested as to whether Connor slept thru the night unswaddled: yes! Woke up just a tad earlier than usual, but nothing obscene. (Wed 1 February 2012, 5:32AM)

 

OK, baby's been asleep unswaddled for an hour. I think I dare try to get some sleep myself. Curious abt how this nonswaddled night will go. (Tue 31 January 2012, 11:08PM)

 

Baby's asleep in his crib sans swaddle. I don't expect he'll stay down long, but hell if I'm going to wake him up to swaddle him for bed. (Tue 31 January 2012, 10:11PM)

 

Holy crap, I can't stop eating. Of all the things I could be doing while Connor takes a rare evening nap! #weightwatchers #fail (Tue 31 January 2012, 7:41PM)

 

Audioboo: Connor has a ticklish neck! http://t.co/o8DL0BwE #baby #cute #giggle #laugh #tickle (Tue 31 January 2012, 6:25PM)

 

Onsen in the bathroom?! Yes, please! Link (Tue 31 January 2012, 2:52PM)

 

First #weightwatchers weigh-in back at a meeting. At least it was under 200. Jinkies. Weighing midday (and clothed) makes a big difference. (Tue 31 January 2012, 12:01PM)

 

Returning to #weightwatchers At Work today after a few months of Online. I never eat my morning snack before a mtg weigh-in; I'm starving! (Tue 31 January 2012, 11:07AM)

 

After a 9:45pm bedtime for baby (11pm for me), then a 4:15am wake-up call, and another at 5:50am, I'm belligerently tired. #workingmom (Tue 31 January 2012, 6:13AM)

 

Given the opportunity, I would gladly go to sleep right now. Baby Connor would have none of that, though. Still way too early for him. (Mon 30 January 2012, 7:42PM)

 

Ran 2.75 miles in 40 mins and felt alright. @relysh and I never really found our groove today, but that's OK. Link (Mon 30 January 2012, 1:24PM)

 

Sister Act is one of my guilty pleasures. Can't pass it up on TV. // RT @TrixieMercury: Confession: just watched Sister Act and enjoyed it. (Sun 29 January 2012, 9:03PM)

 

Five-month-old #baby Connor had a very rare full-on meltdown today. Thanks again to @DrHarveyKarp and his 5 S's; swaddling and shushing FTW! (Sun 29 January 2012, 4:49PM)

 

Previous tweet was in regards to Jim Henson's Tale Of Sand, a late-arriving Christmas present from @schnuth. Definitely recommend! (Sun 29 January 2012, 11:03AM)

 

That was the most awesome, cracked-out fever dream of a graphic novel ever. Henson meets Hunter S. Thompson. Link (Sun 29 January 2012, 11:00AM)

 

Holy crap. @schnuth and I paid $1700 in medical bills last year, between chiropractic visits, dental visits, and Connor's birth. #taxes (Sun 29 January 2012, 9:41AM)

 

IGers I like the most: @schnuth @billsophoto @shunn789 @tarookazaki @garrettmurray @ilenetatro Link (Sat 28 January 2012, 7:11PM)

 

I'm now the Duchess of Star of India on #Yelp! Link (Sat 28 January 2012, 12:06PM)

 

OK, Mom, hug yourself for me; my arms aren't long enough to reach from Ohio to Texas. :-) // RT @AdamRichman: Go hug your Mom. Now. (Fri 27 January 2012, 11:38PM)

 

View of Three Seagate from the elevator @ HCR-ManorCare Link (Fri 27 January 2012, 9:15PM)

 

Been loving the thrifty professional clothes being posted by @corporette on Frugal Friday. Ralph Lauren and @TheLimited have great sales on! (Fri 27 January 2012, 8:21PM)

 

Why am I such a sucker for the Carol Burnett Show? I'm non-ironically laughing. #waitingroom (Fri 27 January 2012, 11:48AM)

 

Made myself late to the chiropractor by buying lunch for a homeless veteran named Mike. It was worth the delay; I'm still waiting, anyway. (Fri 27 January 2012, 11:37AM)

 

It must be epic #baby #shit week. @schnuth got to deal with one a couple days ago, and now I just got one tonight. Definitely a bath night! (Thu 26 January 2012, 6:22PM)

 

Connor must be napping like a fiend. *highfive* // RT @schnuth: Vacuuming completed. Bonus achievement: putting away the Christmas paper. (Thu 26 January 2012, 2:54PM)

 

Ran 2.6 miles in 38 mins and felt good. Rainy run with @relysh. Nice to have mah buddy back in the saddle again! Link (Thu 26 January 2012, 1:22PM)

 

Signed up for some Microsoft training at the MTC in Southfield, Michigan. Brain keeps reading MTC as "Missionary Training Center." #exmormon (Thu 26 January 2012, 10:12AM)

 

I was all excited about moving this project to QA for testing, until I realized that means today will be spent writing migration documents. (Thu 26 January 2012, 9:06AM)

 

That early night I'd been hoping for was not to be; plus, baby got up at 3am and stayed up over an hour. Totally exhausted; time for work! (Thu 26 January 2012, 7:14AM)

 

We've got our work cut out for us, @schnuth. // RT @parentsmagazine: Report Explores How Children Affect Marriages Link (Thu 26 January 2012, 7:09AM)

 

Connor may be ready to be put in his crib a bit early tonight. I'd be stoked to have time to do stuff if I weren't turning in early, too. (Wed 25 January 2012, 9:47PM)

 

Audioboo: Giggles Link (Wed 25 January 2012, 6:56PM)

 

At work knowing there's a spit-up stain on my blouse. It was there last week, too. Hoping no one notices; don't care if they do. #workingmom (Wed 25 January 2012, 9:55AM)

 

After #running two days in a row and climbing 12 flights of stairs, my quads are looking forward to a rest day tomorrow. #DOMS #ouch (Tue 24 January 2012, 11:24PM)

 

I guess @theafghanwhigs aren't technically touring; they're playing festivals. But they're PLAYING. Maybe someday I'll see them play live. (Tue 24 January 2012, 10:07PM)

 

Oh, damn. @theafghanwhigs are touring?! Swear to the Flying Spaghetti Monster, if they ever play near here, we ARE finding a babysitter. (Tue 24 January 2012, 10:02PM)

 

State of the Union tonight. I always think of my family, back when I was a kid, complaining that the President was on every channel. (Tue 24 January 2012, 9:10PM)

 

Well, awesome. I finally get time to pack up my returns to Old Navy and Motherhood, and I find that my 45-day window is long expired. (Tue 24 January 2012, 7:25PM)

 

Baby fell asleep in my arms after dinner. The prudent thing to do is put him down to nap so I can get some things done. But he's too cute. (Tue 24 January 2012, 6:58PM)

 

Functional Fitness: Running 3 miles, then still being able to go up 12 flights of stairs when the elevators are broken. Link (Tue 24 January 2012, 3:04PM)

 

Ran 2.9 miles in 39 mins and felt good. Had fun running with Kristi and doggie Gus, who are in town for the Tool show! Link (Tue 24 January 2012, 2:09PM)

 

"The road [is] likely to be closed for an extended time." // RT @toledonews: Crash closes westbound Turnpike Link (Tue 24 January 2012, 11:38AM)

 

Might not get to run with my Internet buddy today after all: accident on the Turnpike has stopped traffic. Boo hiss. Link (Tue 24 January 2012, 11:34AM)

 

Lost 1.4 lbs this week! Next week, I go from #weightwatchers online back to my At Work meetings. Looking fwd to seeing all the ladies again! (Tue 24 January 2012, 7:14AM)

 

I actually got an hour of blogging time this evening while baby slept. I might finish my 2011 Year In Review post before the end of January! (Mon 23 January 2012, 8:55PM)

 

Ran 3 miles in 41 mins and felt good. This should have been my final day of #C25K. Since @relysh was out sick, thoug... Link (Mon 23 January 2012, 1:05PM)

 

Oh, crap. Forgot to pack extra #breastmilk storage bottles! Guess I'm single-pumping this afternoon into my one rinsed-out empty. #fail (Mon 23 January 2012, 10:00AM)

 

From now on, I'm waking the baby to feed. He woke right after I left for work. // RT @schnuth: Up with the baby before the sun this morning. (Mon 23 January 2012, 9:46AM)

 

Chilling in the waiting room @ Michel Tires Plus Link (Sun 22 January 2012, 1:31PM)

 

That was the most productive three hours I've had in weeks. Printed thank-you cards, paid bills, balanced my checkbook. Sleeping baby FTW. (Sun 22 January 2012, 11:19AM)

 

Well, it's always something. This time, it's a flat tire that won't come off the car for some reason. Kia Roadside Assistance to the rescue. (Sat 21 January 2012, 8:39PM)

 

Eyes and Fingers Link (Sat 21 January 2012, 11:21AM)

 

Boy is chillin' in his swing. That leaves me free to pay bills, finish my blog entry, clean my desk... or take a nap. ;-) (Sat 21 January 2012, 10:17AM)

 

Isn't the weekend when I'm supposed to get MORE sleep? I'm looking at you, Connor, Mr. I'm Not Sleeping Thru The Night Anymore. #zombiemoms (Sat 21 January 2012, 7:46AM)

 

Laying in bed, listening to Connor whine, hoping he'll get himself back to sleep without my help. I had been about to turn off the light... (Fri 20 January 2012, 11:27PM)

 

Bought one this morning, thx to a heads-up from @relysh! // RT @HeyKannaya: Totoro and Friends shirt up for sale now! Link (Fri 20 January 2012, 8:49PM)

 

Connor started getting bored of his swing; I put him in his playpen. Now he's silently keeping himself occupied. This is a welcome change! (Fri 20 January 2012, 7:08PM)

 

#Totoro gifts for Connor, straight from Japan! Link (Fri 20 January 2012, 6:52PM)

 

The room I always pump in is locked today, so the receptionist had to ask Security to let me into "the special Mom room." :-D #workingmom (Fri 20 January 2012, 2:48PM)

 

Blogging at my desk during my lunch break. It feels naughty, but I'm on my own time, and it might be the only time I have to blog. #newmom (Fri 20 January 2012, 12:22PM)

 

Jasmine Tea Link (Thu 19 January 2012, 10:31PM)

 

Another pic of running in the snow with @relysh @ Imagination Station Link (Thu 19 January 2012, 3:08PM)

 

First run in the snow with @relysh! \o/ Link (Thu 19 January 2012, 1:50PM)

 

Ran 2.7 miles in 48 mins and felt good. #C25K w9d2 with @relysh in the snow and wind! Not as bad as I'd expected, ho... Link (Thu 19 January 2012, 1:47PM)

 

Snowy January Mid-morning @ Imagination Station Link (Thu 19 January 2012, 11:42AM)

 

Back when Connor was just a few weeks old. Amazing how much he's grown and changed since then! Link (Thu 19 January 2012, 11:25AM)

 

I need to get ready for work... but can't we snuggle for just another moment? Link (Thu 19 January 2012, 6:07AM)

 

Let's play Scramble With Friends. My username is 'dianaschnuth'. Link (Wed 18 January 2012, 11:14PM)

 

Audioboo: Connor Snoring Link (Wed 18 January 2012, 9:49PM)

 

Baby asleep on chest. Urge to #cough growing. Feels like being in church and trying to stifle a rising cough. Swallow, swallow, breathe... (Wed 18 January 2012, 9:11PM)

 

Holy crapballs. New personal record high-scoring word against @schnuth in #WordsWithFriends. Love you, honey! ;-) Link (Wed 18 January 2012, 1:55PM)

 

According to @klout, I'm influential about Photography, Family, and Technology. Link (Wed 18 January 2012, 9:38AM)

 

Ah, crap. I don't have any Flaming Lips on my iPh0ne, and my 30GB iP0d is at home. A Spoonful Weighs A Ton will be stuck in my head all day. (Wed 18 January 2012, 8:50AM)

 

Can't wait to read it! RT @schnuth: Hey look, @dianaschnuth's belated Xmas gift arrived. She's a huge Jim Henson fan. Link (Tue 17 January 2012, 10:34PM)

 

Just a few short months ago, Pinterest would have taken up so much of my websurfing time. Now I have zero time to surf; I only use the app. (Tue 17 January 2012, 7:21PM)

 

RT @parentsmagazine: Study: Babies Learn to Speak by Reading Lips Link (Tue 17 January 2012, 1:39PM)

 

I don't usually get choked up about military stories, but this one did it... right up until the "prayer chain" request. Link (Tue 17 January 2012, 6:15AM)

 

I didn't know it was possible to eat too much roasted squash. (Mon 16 January 2012, 7:59PM)

 

Wish I could blog in the few minutes I get here and there on my phone. Alas, writing in 10min increments with one thumb just doesn't cut it. (Mon 16 January 2012, 2:54PM)

 

Thinking about roasting some cauliflower and butternut squash for dinner. @relysh got me thinkin' about roasted veggies during our run. #yum (Mon 16 January 2012, 2:11PM)

 

Ran 2.6 miles in 39 mins and felt great. #C25K w9d1: @relysh and I made it! 30mins of nonstop running! The weather w... Link (Mon 16 January 2012, 1:05PM)

 

New work laptop also means I'm spending today reinstalling all the programs I need. Not sure I'm set up with admin rights on my own machine. (Mon 16 January 2012, 10:19AM)

 

New work laptop! Replaces desktop, meaning a) I can work from home when necessary, and b) I'm now on the on-call rotation. Double-edged. (Mon 16 January 2012, 10:18AM)

 

I think I need more than six hours of sleep a night. I live for the weekends, when I can go back to bed for a few hrs after the 6am feeding. (Mon 16 January 2012, 6:47AM)

 

Good night, Connor. Link (Sun 15 January 2012, 9:25PM)

 

I really wish my close friends would use Path. I'm just putting my stuff into an empty void right now. @wamydia, @relysh, @jlfertel, anyone (Sun 15 January 2012, 6:59PM)

 

Audioboo: Connor is so happy! Link (Sun 15 January 2012, 6:52PM)

 

HUGE thanks to @enjoyingtoledo for the heads-up about Pho Viet Nam on Upton in #Toledo. @schnuth and I enjoyed our 1st local banh mi today! (Sat 14 January 2012, 4:17PM)

 

I foresee @schnuth and I enjoying many more Vietnamese lunches @ Pho Viet Nam Link (Sat 14 January 2012, 3:58PM)

 

Wondering if #Toledo's #atheist contingent will attend. // RT @toledonews: Lectures to explore creationism, evolution Link (Sat 14 January 2012, 5:58AM)

 

Push by The Cure, believe it or not. // RT @AdamRichman: Greatest songs to run to....GO! (Fri 13 January 2012, 11:55PM)

 

Connor's 1st taste of rice cereal! Link (Fri 13 January 2012, 5:07PM)

 

I love it when Connor wakes up happy. #4monthsold #ohsocute (Fri 13 January 2012, 10:38AM)

 

Irish soda bread! Sounds like something I could make without screwing up. @p_morwood's Mum's recipe (via @dduane): Link (Fri 13 January 2012, 10:09AM)

 

I just beat Suzanne O. by 132 points! Think you can beat me? #GamesWithFriends Link (Thu 12 January 2012, 11:03PM)

 

Little boy, Mommy's falling asleep in her chair. Let's see if you'll go down for the night. Alas, Mommy isn't going to clear her to-do list. (Thu 12 January 2012, 11:02PM)

 

RT @TIME: Thousands of people have signed a petition to bring breast feeding back to Sesame Street | Link (Thu 12 January 2012, 8:55PM)

 

Now that's one unique bathroom: Link (Thu 12 January 2012, 7:07PM)

 

Ran 2.6 miles in 39 mins and felt great. C25K w8d2 with @relysh - looked drizzly, but was actually great! 40 degrees... Link (Thu 12 January 2012, 1:04PM)

 

Today's 2:15am wake-up call is preferable to the 4am Connor's been pulling for the last few days. I'll at least get back 2 sleep b4 morning. (Thu 12 January 2012, 2:35AM)

 

About to freakin' pass out. Baby's been in his crib out cold for 15 mins; hope this means I'm good till at least 3am. Preferably longer. (Wed 11 January 2012, 10:25PM)

 

Aww! That's my boy. // RT @schnuth: Milk coma! Link (Wed 11 January 2012, 3:11PM)

 

Today was our 1st foray into formula. I don't feel as bad abt supplementing as I'd thought, esp since he'll be trying solids soon, anyway. (Wed 11 January 2012, 12:13PM)

 

My mom used to say a similar quip. // RT @zeldman: White-haired man on bicycle, to oncoming NYC car traffic: "Ya horn blows, does ya mutha?" (Wed 11 January 2012, 10:02AM)

 

The return of the 4am feeding is really throwing me for a loop. Going back to bed for one to two hours just isn't an option; I oversleep. (Wed 11 January 2012, 7:36AM)

 

I need to find time to blog again. Right now, the only time I can carve out is Fridays during lunch and a couple hours on weekend mornings. (Tue 10 January 2012, 10:48PM)

 

So far, despite my dishwashing and the neighbor's dog barking, kiddo is still fast asleep. Now, can I go to bed without flushing the toilet? (Tue 10 January 2012, 10:20PM)

 

All righty. The baby's in bed, and I only have a couple things to wrap up before I go to bed myself. Question is: will Connor stay asleep? (Tue 10 January 2012, 10:03PM)

 

I unlocked the Sampled sticker on @GetGlue! Link (Tue 10 January 2012, 7:32PM)

 

RT @schnuth: Dying is freaking expensive. Even though you own a burial plot, it still costs $700 to dig a hole and toss you in. (Tue 10 January 2012, 2:51PM)

 

Ran 2.37 miles in 36 mins and felt good. #C25K w8d1 with @relysh wasn't as bad as I'd thought! Running with a buddy ... Link (Tue 10 January 2012, 1:11PM)

 

Just getting ready to head out the door when baby woke up and wanted fed. Experiment of leaving without waking him to feed = unsuccessful. (Tue 10 January 2012, 7:52AM)

 

4-mo-old has taken to waking at 3 or 4am; he hasn't done that in weeks. Makes Mommy very sad. And tired. And potentially late for work. (Tue 10 January 2012, 7:29AM)

 

All right, @GetGlue users: how do I get the app NOT to send limited time stickers to my Twitter? I can tell it not to tweet check-ins! (Mon 9 January 2012, 9:51PM)

 

I unlocked the The Layover: San Francisco sticker on @GetGlue! Link (Mon 9 January 2012, 9:41PM)

 

Neil Young really is good music for a quiet evening at home with my baby son. Feeling melancholy. Wishing I had time to write or journal. (Mon 9 January 2012, 7:44PM)

 

The magical #breastfeeding hormones seem to have worn off after four months, and my period has returned. With a vengeance. #sickday (Mon 9 January 2012, 9:05AM)

 

In related news, I do wish more of my close friends used #Path. This would be an awesome What I'm Up To tool alongside my personal blog. (Sun 8 January 2012, 5:52PM)

 

I get it now that I'm using #Path. // RT @zeldman: @TechCrunch: Path Only Works If You Reject Those Friend Requests Link (Sun 8 January 2012, 5:50PM)

 

Connor and @schnuth and I just got back from hanging out with @uberfunktion at The Bux. Catching up with friends is awesome. #beentoolong (Sun 8 January 2012, 4:15PM)

 

.@altonbrown What's the lifespan of homemade pickles? My hubby is afraid of the 20-year-old jar we found in my late father-in-law's pantry. (Sat 7 January 2012, 7:04PM)

 

This recipe for crock pot chicken santa fe sounds like a winner: Link (Sat 7 January 2012, 9:55AM)

 

The CDC says #breastmilk can be stored in an insulated cooler bag for 24 hours. Good, since forgot to move my milk to the fridge last night. (Sat 7 January 2012, 6:40AM)

 

Pretty sure my air plant is going to be short-lived. Link (Fri 6 January 2012, 9:11PM)

 

Somebody turned the burners off, so I poured myself a tepid cup of coffee. No wonder my cocoa wasn't dissolving. #wtf #fml #canigohomenow (Fri 6 January 2012, 3:02PM)

 

On one hand, ROTFL! OTOH, stressing about my depleted freezer stash. #breastfeeding #workingmom Link (Fri 6 January 2012, 10:01AM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 33 mins and felt alright. #C25K w7d2 - still stiff from Tuesday's run, but went anyway. Allowed mys... Link (Thu 5 January 2012, 2:04PM)

 

Home From The Funeral Link (Thu 5 January 2012, 10:10AM)

 

RT @schnuth: Getting ready to head out to Dad's funeral. Been dreading this all week. Video memorial turned out nice. Link (Thu 5 January 2012, 12:44AM)

 

Somebody had a busy day, being passed around at his Grandpa's memorial. Link (Thu 5 January 2012, 12:01AM)

 

I unlocked the Napoleon Dynamite Coming Soon sticker on @GetGlue! Link (Wed 4 January 2012, 9:04AM)

 

Not cool that Connor chose last night to stop sleeping thru the night. Up at 4am, 7am, 8:30am so far. Hope he's good at tonight's funeral. (Wed 4 January 2012, 8:49AM)

 

The photo of @schnuth's late father is mounted and framed. Now the hard part: figuring out what I'm going to say at tomorrow's memorial. (Tue 3 January 2012, 10:43PM)

 

My graphic design profs wouldn't approve of my photo mounting job -- especially not using Scotch tape -- but I think it's good enough. (Tue 3 January 2012, 10:26PM)

 

Kicked back on the couch with Mommy Link (Tue 3 January 2012, 4:16PM)

 

Ran 2.65 miles in 36 mins and felt good. #C25K w7d1 was a solo run, since I'm home from work this week. It was freak... Link (Tue 3 January 2012, 3:37PM)

 

Home from work to deal with funeral-related stuff. Have a to-do list the length of my arm. What am I doing while baby's asleep? Napping. (Tue 3 January 2012, 9:01AM)

 

Got to see the inside of the church where @schnuth spent much of his childhood. Mine is 2 hours away, but I wish I could show him in return. (Mon 2 January 2012, 5:56PM)

 

After last night's hour-long mega baby freak out, Connor slept for nine hours straight. Longest stretch ever! Appreciated after last night. (Mon 2 January 2012, 9:30AM)

 

If we were churchin' folk, I'd totally buy this suit for Connor: Link (Sun 1 January 2012, 5:06PM)

 

Making faces at his turtle mirror @ Starbucks Link (Sun 1 January 2012, 4:46PM)

 

Connor and I enjoying a New Year's Sunday on the couch Link (Sun 1 January 2012, 10:50AM)

 

It's been a long December, and there's reason to believe / Maybe this year will be better than the last. -- Counting Crows (Sat 31 December 2011, 9:56AM)

 

Got maybe a third of a blog entry tapped out on my iPh0ne before kiddo wanted some noms. Well, that's something, anyway. (Fri 30 December 2011, 7:46PM)

 

Baby asleep in bouncy seat. Do I finally have a moment to attempt some blogging? I'm overwhelmed and backlogged with important life events. (Fri 30 December 2011, 7:04PM)

 

Terribly distracted today. Looking fwd to my bereavement days & getting a chance to work thru my FIL's passing. We weren't even that close. (Fri 30 December 2011, 12:01PM)

 

I've got a baby fast asleep in the crook of my arm. Which sounds cute, but my fingers are falling asleep, and I could really go for a snack. (Thu 29 December 2011, 8:49PM)

 

And I just bought a Groupon for the Olan Mills in one that's closing. // RT @toledonews: 2 Toledo Kmart stores to close Link (Thu 29 December 2011, 4:41PM)

 

Time to think about my annual Year In Review blog post. Usually just music, weight, restaurants; this one will be different. #bittersweet (Thu 29 December 2011, 9:51AM)

 

Sitting here with my infant son, looking thru my late in-laws' photo albums, I'm having one of those deep "circle of life" kinds of moments. (Wed 28 December 2011, 7:35PM)

 

I hate separating photos from their albums. Preparing to document which photos came from where; I have yet to actually remove them. (Wed 28 December 2011, 6:48PM)

 

Teenaged @schnuth wearing the best hat ever. Link (Wed 28 December 2011, 6:41PM)

 

Dear 1960s and 1970s: You and your "magnetic" photo album pages to hell. (Wed 28 December 2011, 6:29PM)

 

RT @schnuth: For those of you who have been asking about my father's funeral arrangements, here is his obituary: Link (Wed 28 December 2011, 2:45PM)

 

Depending on who it is who asks me how my Christmas (or my "holiday") was, I may or may not tell them the entire truth. #worstxmasever (Wed 28 December 2011, 10:10AM)

 

*raises hand* // RT @RoniNoone: It's back to the tracker today! Who's food journaling with me? Link (Wed 28 December 2011, 9:51AM)

 

Realizing that I may not have taken any photos of my late father-in-law since the wedding, back in 2003. Family photographer fail. (Wed 28 December 2011, 8:45AM)

 

Bummer. Was looking fwd to taking Connor! RT @japansociety: #Japan says no budget for 10,000 free flights #tourism plan Link (Wed 28 December 2011, 6:11AM)

 

Ran 2 miles in 30 mins and felt good. #C25K w6d3 w/ @relysh. Skipped Day Two, and I really felt it. Link (Tue 27 December 2011, 12:53PM)

 

Everyone loved holding Connor at Christmas. Link (Mon 26 December 2011, 9:51PM)

 

Long afternoon of helping set up funeral arrangements for my late father-in-law in the town where @schnuth grew up. Emotionally draining. (Mon 26 December 2011, 5:55PM)

 

Figures. Kid's asleep in the swing, and I finally have time to write, but I'm really not feeling it right now. It can wait another day. (Mon 26 December 2011, 10:43AM)

 

RT @schnuth: RIP Dad. Even though we didn't always get along, I loved you and will miss you. Link (Mon 26 December 2011, 8:16AM)

 

Our little guy's had a couple of busy days. Link (Sun 25 December 2011, 8:47PM)

 

RT @schnuth: Uncle Pete's ham was off the hook this year. Link (Sun 25 December 2011, 8:03AM)

 

Uncle Pete and Connor on Christmas Eve Link (Sat 24 December 2011, 5:57PM)

 

Amazing how time flies. I'm trying to remember details for Connor's baby book, but some things are blurring together already. (Sat 24 December 2011, 10:52AM)

 

If you're going Latin, it would be Santae, though I'd wonder why it's feminine. RT @adultswim: What is the plural of Santa. Santas or Santi? (Sat 24 December 2011, 9:09AM)

 

Writing in Connor's baby book while he sleeps. Got to see @schnuth's baby book yesterday, and realized I've been horribly lax with Connor's. (Sat 24 December 2011, 9:07AM)

 

Trust me, he's super happy tonight... just a little camera shy. Link (Fri 23 December 2011, 7:05PM)

 

QOTD from @alymsto: "Breast milk is freaking amazing." I heartily agree! #breastfeeding (Fri 23 December 2011, 6:35PM)

 

This nasal spray works great! ...for about an hour. Then I'm totally clogged again. Alas, the fine print says only to use every four hours. (Fri 23 December 2011, 12:41PM)

 

Remember how I said I'd stay home sick if not for this morning's jQuery class? Fail. Link (Fri 23 December 2011, 9:49AM)

 

If not for today's lesson on jQuery, I might've called in sick. That's all that's keeping me from steaming up the shower and staying there. (Fri 23 December 2011, 5:51AM)

 

Protip: Leaving crying #baby in crib so you can cool off sometimes has the added bonus of baby settling down and falling asleep on his own. (Thu 22 December 2011, 11:33PM)

 

...or not. Asleep on my lap, but wails in his crib. I'd love to go blow my nose or wash the dishes, but I'm kind of occupied right now. (Thu 22 December 2011, 10:03PM)

 

It sure looks like Connor's going to go to bed early tonight. He's fooled me before, though. (Thu 22 December 2011, 9:52PM)

 

Kitty Mei got Connor in on the tradition of protesting the annual Christmas portrait. Link (Thu 22 December 2011, 8:31PM)

 

Ran 2.15 miles in 32 mins and felt great. #C25K w6d1 with @relysh was pretty awesome, even with a cold. Link (Thu 22 December 2011, 12:54PM)

 

RT @NewStatesman: @timminchin on lying about Santa to his 5yo, from this week's Richard Dawkins guest edited NS Link (Thu 22 December 2011, 10:00AM)

 

All right, little guy. You seem asleep now. Let's try this again. #zombiemoms #beingsicksucks (Thu 22 December 2011, 12:23AM)

 

So, it's going to be one of THOSE nights, Connor? Mommy's sick, too, and the both of us really need our rest. Give Mommy a break, dude. (Wed 21 December 2011, 11:13PM)

 

Sometimes I feel inferior b/c I don't have a focused subject I post about. Baby, diet, photography, design, personal? All of the above. (Wed 21 December 2011, 9:01PM)

 

Reading about how decongestants can affect a nursing mom's milk supply. Guess I'll stick with nasal spray & Kleenex for now. #breastfeeding (Wed 21 December 2011, 7:36PM)

 

I wonder if I can finish my Connor's First Thanksgiving blog post before I need to start on Connor's First Christmas? #newmom #notime (Wed 21 December 2011, 7:00PM)

 

Seafood Pho Link (Wed 21 December 2011, 6:40PM)

 

Spent my workday (except meetings) writing XSLT and CSS. I could seriously spend all day writing CSS and transforming XML. #dork #webgeek (Wed 21 December 2011, 5:57PM)

 

Ohioans take note! // RT @toledonews: Turnpike tolls rising Jan. 1 Link (Wed 21 December 2011, 1:29PM)

 

In other what-an-awesome-morning news, a PSA: Always go shoe shopping wearing the socks or stockings you plan to wear with your new shoes. (Wed 21 December 2011, 8:31AM)

 

The flag on our mailbox fell down, so none of the cards I put out yesterday got into the mail on time. Seriously pissed. I tried so hard. (Wed 21 December 2011, 8:21AM)

 

There's a distinct possibility that I'm finally getting @schnuth's cold. Just in time for Xmas, too. Planning to mainline tea at work today. (Wed 21 December 2011, 7:27AM)

 

Watched A Christmas Carol on AMC, then had to IMDB David Warner to see what else I'd seen him in. Jeez, what *hasn't* he been in? (Tue 20 December 2011, 10:32PM)

 

Seven hours after my drill-n-fill and my mouth still isn't quite back to normal. They must've really pumped me full of numbing awesomeness. (Tue 20 December 2011, 9:31PM)

 

Wonders never cease! Under $3 for a gallon of gas @ Bp Gas Link (Tue 20 December 2011, 6:04PM)

 

Three hours later and half of my mouth is still numb. This is making eating dinner a challenge. #stupidcavity (Tue 20 December 2011, 5:20PM)

 

I spent longer in the @cornerdental waiting room than I did getting my filling. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. (Tue 20 December 2011, 2:41PM)

 

.@relysh and I ran a 14-minute mile pace, according to #runkeeper. Yes, that's a decent pace for us right now. Link (Tue 20 December 2011, 2:05PM)

 

Very cute, #Yelp. Nice logo. Link (Tue 20 December 2011, 1:46PM)

 

Ran 1.9 miles in 28 mins and felt great. #C25K w5d3 with @relysh was the longest stretch I've ever run nonstop (20 m... Link (Tue 20 December 2011, 12:42PM)

 

Back from my weekly UI Standards mtg. It's like a weekly dip into a refreshing world I don't get to visit nearly often enough. #css #webgeek (Tue 20 December 2011, 10:45AM)

 

Connor is across the hall, making little meepy baby noises when he should be sleeping. Guessing I may be up soon, but I'm crashing for now. (Mon 19 December 2011, 11:36PM)

 

Oops: Xmas cookie binge at work. Dinner = salad and salmon. I need a workable plan so I don't gain five pounds this week. No-starch dinners? (Mon 19 December 2011, 1:32PM)

 

Impressed that my body regulates how much milk to produce overnight to supply the 6am feeding. My post-feed pumping yield is way down. D: (Mon 19 December 2011, 6:57AM)

 

Our usual prelit tree got displaced by baby stuff this year. Link (Sun 18 December 2011, 6:30PM)

 

What a cute wittle baby bear! // RT @schnuth: Rarrrr, it's a bear and @dianaschnuth. :) Link (Sun 18 December 2011, 3:22PM)

 

Babies don't need shoes until they're walking. But these baby New Balance are SO CUTE. (Still not gonna buy them, tho.) Link (Sun 18 December 2011, 11:24AM)

 

Last night's spread @ Koreana Link (Sun 18 December 2011, 11:11AM)

 

Ran 2 miles in 28 mins and felt good. #C25K w5d2 - finally am able to run long enough to find my groove. Link (Sun 18 December 2011, 10:28AM)

 

Dolsot Bibim Bap @ Korea Na Link (Sun 18 December 2011, 8:56AM)

 

LOL! #StarTrek // RT @GeorgeTakei: This away mission ended as expected. Link (Sun 18 December 2011, 8:24AM)

 

Connor: on|off @ Korea Na Link (Sat 17 December 2011, 8:31PM)

 

...It's snowing. O_O (Sat 17 December 2011, 10:28AM)

 

Seriously, wouldn't you love to see Connor in this hat? Alas, it's for ages six and up. Link (Sat 17 December 2011, 9:32AM)

 

Dear shopping sites/apps: when I click a Tweet This link, I expect a link to the item, not a signup page. Next time, I'll post a screenshot. (Sat 17 December 2011, 9:30AM)

 

I really wish this hat were available in toddler sizes; by the time it would fit Connor, it would be irrelevant. Link (Sat 17 December 2011, 9:14AM)

 

Oh, to live in (or near) New York. I'd love to see these on the big screen. RT @dduane: A #Miyazaki festival in #NYC : Link (Sat 17 December 2011, 8:37AM)

 

Pomegranate: delicious, but time-consuming. It's so worth the effort to have a stash of pomegranate arils in the fridge, though. (Sat 17 December 2011, 8:32AM)

 

Good point. // RT @paulrharvey3: @dianaschnuth I would say the coffee is satisfying an addiction, while the app may prove unsatisfying. (Sat 17 December 2011, 6:35AM)

 

Why is it that I'll pay $3 for a fancy coffee, but have to talk myself into paying 99? for an app? (Sat 17 December 2011, 6:30AM)

 

In case you haven't figured it out just by following me, my Twitter and my blog are personal in nature, rather than professional. #justsayin (Sat 17 December 2011, 6:13AM)

 

This time of year always makes me miss that magical feeling I had as a child, when I used to believe. #atheist (Fri 16 December 2011, 9:05PM)

 

Facebook is so much more elegant via @Flipboard. This photo of @schnuth's cousin Alex really pops: Link (Fri 16 December 2011, 7:36PM)

 

Mad props to @benbminnich for showing me the Flipboard app. Five minutes after installation and I love it already. LOVE. (Fri 16 December 2011, 7:23PM)

 

Evening Nap Link (Fri 16 December 2011, 6:17PM)

 

Spent 20 minutes of my lunch break fixing a couple minor broken things on my blog. Damn, I wish I had four uninterrupted hours to spare. (Fri 16 December 2011, 1:27PM)

 

This CSS refresher is making me want to redesign my blog and my portfolio sites. Too bad I won't have time for a couple of years. #newmom (Fri 16 December 2011, 11:10AM)

 

Dammit. Turned my alarm off instead of hitting snooze. Running stupidly late now. Not about to miss today's session on CSS/XSLT, though! :-) (Fri 16 December 2011, 7:29AM)

 

Compiled the 2011 Xmas card list and realized that I'm going to come up about five cards short. Guess some folks are getting cut. #fail (Thu 15 December 2011, 10:53PM)

 

Now it's #Toledo's movie houses and dinner theaters. This is so fascinating and tragic. Seriously, where/when did the city go wrong? (Thu 15 December 2011, 8:40PM)

 

Photos of #Toledo in the '40s at Christmas are wondrous and sad. It's nothing like that anymore. There's no reclaiming it... What happened? (Thu 15 December 2011, 8:18PM)

 

#Toledo history fascinates me. Learning about Tiedtke's dept store on @WGTEPublic. Downtown used to be so vibrant. #bittersweet (Thu 15 December 2011, 8:13PM)

 

Little One is asleep in his swing after his evening nosh. I have an unknown quantity of time in which to Get Shit Done. OH THE POSSIBILITIES (Thu 15 December 2011, 5:11PM)

 

Ran 1.7 miles in 28 mins and felt great. #C25K w5d1 with @relysh was a piece of cake! \o/ Link (Thu 15 December 2011, 1:05PM)

 

I just fell asleep sitting upright, with Connor swaddled on my lap and my phone in my hand. This can't be a good start to my day. (Thu 15 December 2011, 6:47AM)

 

Really, Connor? Up at 4am two days in a row? I thought we'd outgrown this dead-of-night feeding. Work is going to be interesting today... (Thu 15 December 2011, 6:40AM)

 

My dorm room, circa 2001 #flashback #feelingold Link (Wed 14 December 2011, 7:44PM)

 

I make it a policy not to blog about work, but it's going to be hard to contain my disappointment in my "successful" annual review. (Wed 14 December 2011, 6:49PM)

 

In other news, my boss's boss has read my blog. Hi, Jason! *waves* (Wed 14 December 2011, 9:26AM)

 

NOT pleased with the outcome of my annual performance review. Satisfactory across the board is NOT good enough. Commence assertiveness. (Wed 14 December 2011, 9:22AM)

 

It's like my 3-month-old can tell when I have an important day coming up at work, then wakes up at 4am just to get it off on the right foot. (Wed 14 December 2011, 6:41AM)

 

Ha! Is the Biggest Loser finale on a delay? I think the finalists must've dropped some non-TV-safe words just now when the audio cut out. :) (Tue 13 December 2011, 10:43PM)

 

Did they actually do any sort of soundcheck before the live Biggest Loser finale? Mic pops, iffy music mix, muffled sound. Distracting. (Tue 13 December 2011, 9:05PM)

 

According to my bathroom scale, three-month-old #baby Connor weighs about 11.5 lbs. That means he gained about 2 lbs in the last month! (Tue 13 December 2011, 6:14PM)

 

Ran 2 miles in 30 mins and felt great. #C25K w4d3 with @relysh felt great! Love having quality time with her. Link (Tue 13 December 2011, 12:49PM)

 

Making edits and notes to someone else's #dashboard UI. I feel like a graphic design prof or something. (Tue 13 December 2011, 10:47AM)

 

As incredibly awesome as this is, I'm not surprised it was cut. RT @NoReservations: See the uncut Krampus scene HERE! Link (Mon 12 December 2011, 10:38PM)

 

"Sometimes you just need to embrace your inner douche." --@NoReservations #TheLayover (Mon 12 December 2011, 9:06PM)

 

Mr. Crankypants finally fell asleep in his #bouncyseat Link (Mon 12 December 2011, 8:40PM)

 

Re: previous tweet. Not that photo, but the photo two slots after that one. The one where we're doing some sort of race-ending jig. (Mon 12 December 2011, 6:44PM)

 

What the heck are @relysh, @poeticruse, and I doing in this picture? Yay for awkward race photos. Link (Mon 12 December 2011, 6:42PM)

 

Oops. Fell prey to a (delicious) tuna salad sandwich. I've already eaten 8+ servings of fruits/veggies today, though! Big improvement. (Mon 12 December 2011, 12:42PM)

 

Uh-oh. Ate all the fruits and veggies I brought to work (plus a pack of Lance crackers) and am still hungry. May go order a hummus platter. (Mon 12 December 2011, 12:19PM)

 

Attempting an all-fruits-and-veggies day today. Exception so far: fat-free cream cheese on my celery. Avoiding the boss's Xmas cookies. (Mon 12 December 2011, 9:52AM)

 

Connor just slept from 8:30pm-ish to 5am. He's back asleep as of 6am; hope he doesn't give @schnuth a hard time in an hour or two. (Mon 12 December 2011, 6:36AM)

 

Coffee and iPh0ne time with @schnuth @ Starbucks Link (Sun 11 December 2011, 2:09PM)

 

Connor asleep at @starbucks @ Starbucks Link (Sun 11 December 2011, 2:04PM)

 

Ran 2 miles in 28 mins and felt alright. #C25K w4d2 - freakin' cold. Calves tightened up, quads were heavy, knees ac... Link (Sun 11 December 2011, 10:01AM)

 

Heading out for a run! --Wait, the wind chill is 12F? I'm gonna go put on another layer. Next purchase @DavesRunningTol = running tights. (Sun 11 December 2011, 9:06AM)

 

Mei #kitty and #baby Connor are glad that #xmas pictures are done! Link (Sat 10 December 2011, 9:23PM)

 

Felt like a big ol' breakfast this morning: grits and eggs with toast. (Light bread, SF grape jelly, and not-butter.) Link (Sat 10 December 2011, 10:32AM)

 

Powdered peanut butter obtained! Thanks, Schutze! Let's see what this PB2 stuff is all about... Link (Fri 9 December 2011, 1:20PM)

 

Spread the gospel of @mc_frontalot to my IT coworkers today. They already knew about @mc_lars, so it wasn't a huge leap. #nerdcore (Fri 9 December 2011, 11:39AM)

 

I stirred slightly in bed before getting up, and @schnuth shushed me in his sleep to calm me. Guess that Dr. Karp business is ingrained now! (Fri 9 December 2011, 7:00AM)

 

I'll figure out this evening bedtime schedule eventually. Hopeful that keeping Connor up will get him to skip that 4am feeding. (Thu 8 December 2011, 11:12PM)

 

My ability to prioritize needs work. Connor is taking his last nap of the day; do I nap myself, or do I go clean the kitchen and bathroom? (Thu 8 December 2011, 6:12PM)

 

Nothing like answering the door for the UPS guy in a loose nursing top, with creases on my face from sleeping on the couch on my sick day. (Thu 8 December 2011, 12:08PM)

 

Fascinating science. // RT @cookingforgeeks: Why Sugar Makes Us Sleepy by @jonahlehrer over on Wired's blog: Link (Thu 8 December 2011, 12:02PM)

 

Haven't had time or energy to blog or journal. The record of this part of my life consists of only @instagram shots and tweets. #newmom (Thu 8 December 2011, 10:01AM)

 

Mei #kitty is getting more interested in #baby Connor. Link (Thu 8 December 2011, 9:28AM)

 

I really wish RIPT Apparel had this shirt in Women's XXL. Link (Thu 8 December 2011, 4:01AM)

 

Just because my house is on the dead end, that doesn't give you license to have your argument and slam your car doors in my driveway. (Wed 7 December 2011, 8:30PM)

 

Uh-oh. Bath and book made Connor sleepy too early! Link (Wed 7 December 2011, 8:15PM)

 

Hop On Pop got more attention than One Fish Two Fish or The Cat In The Hat. Link (Wed 7 December 2011, 7:26PM)

 

Still not a fan of #bathtime. Link (Wed 7 December 2011, 7:24PM)

 

It's like living in London! #cctv // RT @toledonews: City of Toledo to purchase and install cameras in neighborhoods Link (Wed 7 December 2011, 5:22PM)

 

I made it thru my workday on 4.5 hours sleep. Now it's @schnuth's turn. Please, Connor, don't be a little jerk to Mommy and Daddy tonight. (Wed 7 December 2011, 5:20PM)

 

Stop Here On Red @ Standart Lofts Link (Wed 7 December 2011, 8:40AM)

 

Even though he keeps me up all night, I still love him and think he's a cutie. #zombiemoms #workingmom #exhausted Link (Wed 7 December 2011, 6:48AM)

 

A night feeding has morphed into a very early morning. 3:45am, then 5:10, now 6:15. After this, I get ready and go to work. #zombiemoms (Wed 7 December 2011, 6:20AM)

 

I lied to my Bishop about this, too. (Mom, skip this one...) RT @dooce: Sorry, he's not taking new patients: Link (Tue 6 December 2011, 6:30PM)

 

Need to start pumping after evening feedings; using up my #breastmilk freezer stash faster than I'd like. #breastfeeding #stress (Tue 6 December 2011, 5:46PM)

 

As nice as the semi-productive time has been, I should probably get Connor up from his nap if I want him to go to bed at a reasonable hour. (Tue 6 December 2011, 5:22PM)

 

Presents wrapped! Still have some to buy, but I no longer have to worry about the ones I've already purchased being discovered. :-) (Tue 6 December 2011, 5:21PM)

 

About to give in to the urge for afternoon coffee. Only 30 mins left at work, but I have a (short) qcommute and baby wrangling ahead of me. (Tue 6 December 2011, 3:30PM)

 

Ran 1.9 miles in 28 mins and felt great. #C25K w4d1 with @relysh - furthest I've ever gotten thru the program! Link (Tue 6 December 2011, 12:52PM)

 

Just dozed off in the recliner with baby in the crook of my arm. Time to get him down, pack my lunch and running clothes, and crash. (Mon 5 December 2011, 11:10PM)

 

Connor's had a sleepy day. Surprisingly, he's asleep again, after eating for literally over an hour. Expect him to wake for one more meal. (Mon 5 December 2011, 8:30PM)

 

Hellz yes. Ow ow ow. // RT @relysh: still sore from saturday - i hope @dianaschnuth is ready for some serious stretching tomorrow XD (Mon 5 December 2011, 9:47AM)

 

'Tis the season for @starbucks Via #Christmas Blend Link (Mon 5 December 2011, 9:13AM)

 

Hat tip to @relysh: Scooby-Doo is Veggie Tales for secular humanists Link (Sun 4 December 2011, 7:21AM)

 

I really hope that @relysh is as sore as I am after yesterday's 5K. I even soaked in a tub, stretched, and took ibuprofen afterward. #DOMS (Sun 4 December 2011, 7:11AM)

 

I had no idea! Fun read. RT @jwz: The secret history of "about:jwz", "about:mozilla" and the Netscape Throbbers. Link (Sun 4 December 2011, 7:06AM)

 

Home again after the 5K. Realized that I forgot to check my official time before I left. No biggie; it'll be posted online later, anyway. (Sat 3 December 2011, 11:23AM)

 

Ran 3.1 miles in 40 mins and felt good. Ran with @relysh and her friend Don. Race report forthcoming! Link (Sat 3 December 2011, 10:08AM)

 

I hate this. @schnuth is so supportive of me, but I feel like I'm sticking him with baby. Afraid baby will wake right after I leave. Soon. (Sat 3 December 2011, 7:56AM)

 

I am NOT having a good race day morning. Overslept, running out of time, and unsure when/whether to wake the baby to feed. Pumping b4 I go. (Sat 3 December 2011, 7:50AM)

 

Not sure if I should push for a PR at tomorrow's 5K. I'm running with @relysh, & we're sticking together, so I'm guessing I'll PR anyway. :) (Fri 2 December 2011, 9:26PM)

 

I really hope my right butt-cheek stops hurting before 2mrw's 5K. Used my foam roller, now using ice pack. I'll run no matter what, though. (Fri 2 December 2011, 7:13PM)

 

This boy has been sleeping SO MUCH lately. Link (Fri 2 December 2011, 7:03PM)

 

Baby is napping. @schnuth is at work. Main options for the next however long: nap, clean, blog, or foam roller. Any sound like a good idea. (Fri 2 December 2011, 4:50PM)

 

Morning spent in an overview of XML, XHTML, XSLT, CSS, and the history of @zeldman. All things I already know. Still, best Friday ever! (Fri 2 December 2011, 10:57AM)

 

Christmas Lights @ Levis Square Link (Fri 2 December 2011, 7:54AM)

 

Laying out prints for Connor's room. Link (Thu 1 December 2011, 9:01PM)

 

Hey! Feasting on Asphalt (@altonbrown) is on @travelchannel right now! Yay for sharing an owner between Travel and Food. Love this series! (Thu 1 December 2011, 7:04PM)

 

Ran 1.9 miles in 28 mins and felt great. #C25K w3d2 with mah girl @relysh. Link (Thu 1 December 2011, 12:46PM)

 

I really want to pull the blanket up over me and go back to sleep. But I already did that once, and now I'm running late. #workingmom (Thu 1 December 2011, 7:30AM)

 

Dammit. The UPS guy just showed up and woke Connor. I knew I should've put him up in his crib already. Hope he goes back down OK. (Wed 30 November 2011, 9:05PM)

 

In case you were wondering, this evening has been a total 180 from yesterday so far. Connor'll be in bed earlier than usual, but that's OK. (Wed 30 November 2011, 8:44PM)

 

From Connor's Vantage Point Link (Wed 30 November 2011, 7:04PM)

 

My cube is now festive. #christmas Link (Wed 30 November 2011, 6:49PM)

 

This morning's meeting was a ruse to get me into the conference room for congratulatory Connor cake and gifts! Link (Wed 30 November 2011, 1:15PM)

 

I don't have the mental capacity to refamiliarize myself with SSIS this morning... but this is my assigned project. Link (Wed 30 November 2011, 8:52AM)

 

And now the wipers are frozen to the windshield. At least, they were. Now I wait for the windshield to defog as I watch the clock. (Wed 30 November 2011, 7:43AM)

 

Wrangling baby while pumping before work. Looks like today is a continuation of last night, except now I'm running late, too. #FML (Wed 30 November 2011, 7:19AM)

 

All righty. My boy is asleep. I think. After rocking and Karping. Maybe now I can get myself a nice, solid 4.5 hours of sleep. #zombiemoms (Wed 30 November 2011, 12:47AM)

 

Maybe I should just plan to stay up all night. Get some espresso going, you know? Have a crying slumber party with me & my boy. #zombiemoms (Wed 30 November 2011, 12:26AM)

 

Come on, kid. Mommy's exhausted. Your cries only serve to frustrate at this point. How's about you give it up and go to sleep? #shootme (Tue 29 November 2011, 11:41PM)

 

On one hand, I refuse to write an entire long-ass blog post with one thumb. On the other, I've probably tweeted the equivalent already. (Tue 29 November 2011, 7:15PM)

 

I'd love to have some time with both hands free so I can blog about Thanksgiving, among other things, but Baby's too fussy for the Moby. (Tue 29 November 2011, 7:11PM)

 

Not the best evening. Connor's either screaming or laying asleep in my lap with the iPod playing the sound of a hair dryer at full blast. (Tue 29 November 2011, 7:09PM)

 

Instant grits & a banana! RT @MyTrainerBob: NEVER skip breakfast! Today I had a tall glass of water & some @Quaker oats! What did you have? (Tue 29 November 2011, 1:27PM)

 

On vacation in Aruba, laying in bed with @schnuth. RT @mobywrap: Moby Poll: When did you first feel baby move? Where were you? (Tue 29 November 2011, 1:15PM)

 

Did a elliptical workout for 25 mins and felt great. #C25K w3d1 - 1st time working out on an elliptical. A++ would d... Link (Tue 29 November 2011, 1:04PM)

 

Achievement Unlocked: Acquired Gym Membership. // #running in the cold rain sucks. (Tue 29 November 2011, 9:50AM)

 

This rain makes me want to curl up on the couch in my jammies under a blanket with a cup of tea. Not gonna happen today, unfortunately. (Tue 29 November 2011, 5:54AM)

 

So, 90 minutes ago, I foolishly said my son would be asleep in his crib soon. Yeah, not so much. I'm beyond tired at this point. #zombiemoms (Mon 28 November 2011, 10:34PM)

 

Baby is sleeping in my arms (soon to be relocated to his crib). Time to write a blog entry about his 1st Thanksgiving? Nope. Too tired now. (Mon 28 November 2011, 9:39PM)

 

Been photographing my food today per the suggestion of @zenrunner; making me reconsider what I plan to eat, since I plan to post the pics. (Mon 28 November 2011, 6:37PM)

 

Today I did a total of 81 pushups (modified - knee) thanks to the Hundred Pushups iPhone app. (Week 2, Day 3, Level 3) #100Pushups (Mon 28 November 2011, 5:29PM)

 

ROTFL and eww at the same time. // RT @schnuth: FYI, I smell like breast milk baby barf. (Mon 28 November 2011, 12:52PM)

 

I can haz non sequitur in webinar slide? #wtf Link (Mon 28 November 2011, 12:09PM)

 

Holiday Poinsettias @ HCR-ManorCare Link (Mon 28 November 2011, 9:54AM)

 

My #cat is watching me blog Link (Sun 27 November 2011, 4:30PM)

 

Not to sound like an ad or anything, but I really love @JJill clothes. They fit me well and they're totally my style. #businesscasual (Sat 26 November 2011, 5:27PM)

 

Achievements Unlocked: Restroom Diaper Change and Breastfeeding In The Car (Sat 26 November 2011, 2:45PM)

 

Today is the day I get back on track. Running, tracking my meals, eating with intention. And being generally productive and positive. (Sat 26 November 2011, 11:22AM)

 

Connor and @schnuth at #thanksgiving Link (Fri 25 November 2011, 9:12AM)

 

I didn't need that 2nd plate of food. I don't need the couple pieces of pie I'll be eating in a little while, either. WILL need to run 2mrw. (Thu 24 November 2011, 3:58PM)

 

On the way to #Thanksgiving @ Middle of nowhere Link (Thu 24 November 2011, 1:37PM)

 

Wish @uberfunktion were watching the #MacysThanksgivingDayParade with me; can't tell if these snares are any good, but their spacing is off. (Thu 24 November 2011, 10:58AM)

 

I give all these marching bands mad props for marching mini-drill at the grandstand without yard lines. #MacysThanksgivingDayParade (Thu 24 November 2011, 10:49AM)

 

Announcer fail, #MacysThanksgivingDayParade -- baritone does not equal baritone sax. (Thu 24 November 2011, 10:21AM)

 

ZOMG Bob and Luis and Maria and Olivia are trying to get down with their bad selves. Um... #SesameStreet #MacysThanksgivingDayParade (Thu 24 November 2011, 10:12AM)

 

Nice, Homestead HS band! Good toes. But watch your shoulders! I'm looking at you, clarinets. #MacysThanksgivingDayParade (Thu 24 November 2011, 10:07AM)

 

Ahh. Now that's what I'm talking about. I'll try not to livetweet the rest of the #MacysThanksgivingDayParade. #sonic Link (Thu 24 November 2011, 10:01AM)

 

Oh, the Broadway revue was the pre-show for the parade. I get it. Let the awesome begin! #MacysThanksgivingDayParade (Thu 24 November 2011, 9:59AM)

 

Is the Macy's All-American Marching Band supposed to be roll-stepping? Because I couldn't tell. Toes up! #MacysThanksgivingDayParade (Thu 24 November 2011, 9:58AM)

 

I can haz balloons and marching bands nao? plz? kthxbai #MacysThanksgivingDayParade (Thu 24 November 2011, 9:57AM)

 

Today I did a total of 68 pushups (modified - knee) thanks to the Hundred Pushups iPhone app. (Week 2, Day 2, Level 3) #100Pushups (Thu 24 November 2011, 9:52AM)

 

I thought this was a parade, not a Broadway revue. Guess it HAS been a long time since I watched the Macy's parade. (Thu 24 November 2011, 9:39AM)

 

This is the 1st time in years that I've been up early enough to watch the Macy's #Thanksgiving Day parade. #newmom (Thu 24 November 2011, 9:32AM)

 

Of all the days to hit the wall. At least I don't have to cook today. #happythanksgiving #zombiemoms (Thu 24 November 2011, 8:35AM)

 

Thought I was doing well this first week back to work; now I'm suddenly so tired I'm going cross-eyed. #workingmom (Wed 23 November 2011, 6:39PM)

 

Hoping to go for a run this Friday or Saturday. This 1st week back to work has been welcome but exhausting. Link (Wed 23 November 2011, 6:30PM)

 

My awesome argyle tights got a hole in them before I even got to wear them. So I wore them anyway. Link (Wed 23 November 2011, 1:53PM)

 

The Oatmeal: Thanksgiving as a kid VS Thanksgiving as an adult Link (Wed 23 November 2011, 6:42AM)

 

Hungry boy's finally asleep in my arms. Now to swaddle him and get him to bed without waking him up too much. #11weeksold #growthspurt (Tue 22 November 2011, 10:29PM)

 

Long lunch with co-workers and managers FTW. (Tue 22 November 2011, 2:16PM)

 

Caramel Mocha @ Bob Evans Link (Tue 22 November 2011, 1:13PM)

 

Day Two of working motherhood starting a little different than Day One. Connor slept in & I didn't want to wake him. Now I'm running behind. (Tue 22 November 2011, 6:51AM)

 

Didn't realize that @schnuth and I are primarily gastro-tourists until Tony Bourdain (@NoReservations) used the term on #TheLayover. (Mon 21 November 2011, 9:37PM)

 

Absolutely! Looking fwd to it. RT @Zagat: The Layover from @NoReservations premieres in a half hour. Will you watch it? Link (Mon 21 November 2011, 8:42PM)

 

Want to blog about my 1st day back to work, but can't get the oomph. Am eating way too much instead, while baby rocks in his swing. (Mon 21 November 2011, 7:48PM)

 

Achievement Unlocked: Working Mom #maternityleave #endedtoday (Mon 21 November 2011, 5:47PM)

 

Ditto! // RT @relysh: i spent my lunch hour running with @dianaschnuth and it was _awesome_ :D i feel great. A++ would run again. (Mon 21 November 2011, 1:41PM)

 

Ran 1.9 miles in 29 mins and felt great. #C25K w2d1 again, this time with @relysh. Running with a friend is fun! Link (Mon 21 November 2011, 1:09PM)

 

Good news! My fave Chinese restaurant in #Toledo may reopen after Thanksgiving! Link (Mon 21 November 2011, 8:41AM)

 

And so it begins: 1st workday after #maternityleave. Connor let me get a healthy bit of sleep, then woke up at just the right time. Rock. (Mon 21 November 2011, 5:49AM)

 

Just dropped more $ than I'd like to admit at @JJill online. But I need new duds for work; glad I get 5% off with my J. Jill credit card! (Sun 20 November 2011, 6:54PM)

 

Something about the mannequins is creepy @ Old Navy Link (Sun 20 November 2011, 4:14PM)

 

Sweater sale day. This shit is bananas. @ Old Navy Link (Sun 20 November 2011, 2:52PM)

 

This has been a weird week. Kinda almost glad to go back to work and get into a proper #exercise routine. #maternityleave is over tomorrow. (Sun 20 November 2011, 10:31AM)

 

Much more elaborate than mine and @schnuth's. // RT @hemantmehta: A Secular Wedding Ceremony from Start to Finish Link (Sun 20 November 2011, 7:12AM)

 

Wok In The Park II with a bubble tea @balancegrille Link (Sat 19 November 2011, 7:05PM)

 

Enjoying dinner @balancegrille Balance Pan-Asian Grill Link (Sat 19 November 2011, 6:50PM)

 

It's been 6.5 hours since Connor's last feeding. Pretty sure the poor guy's drinking from the firehose right about now. #breastfeeding (Sat 19 November 2011, 5:44AM)

 

Kiddo is having an evening nap. I'm feeling blah. Think I'm feeling a lack of sleep, plus feeling apprehensive about going back to work Mon. (Fri 18 November 2011, 7:44PM)

 

Ran 1.8 miles in 25 mins and felt alright. #C25K w2d2 - Legs got tired, calves got tight, stride got short and shuff... Link (Fri 18 November 2011, 2:43PM)

 

I was already on board with 3 of @parentsmagazine's Xmas tips, but wrapping Baby's gifts in tissue paper is a good one! Link (Fri 18 November 2011, 10:31AM)

 

I predict baby naming remorse in their future. // RT @parentsmagazine: Baby Named After Video Game Link (Fri 18 November 2011, 10:29AM)

 

Thanks to @talcotts, I've got Muppets on the brain. Watching the 3rd season of The Muppet Show with the Muppets wiki as my bonus material. (Thu 17 November 2011, 9:50PM)

 

Watching the Alice Cooper episode of The Muppet Show. Damn, I'm not used to seeing Alice sans wrinkles. Also, he's really not THAT scary... (Thu 17 November 2011, 9:00PM)

 

On the sofa, vaccine-cranky infant asleep in the crook of my arm, listening to The Cure and playing on my iPh0ne. My to-do list can wait. (Thu 17 November 2011, 8:24PM)

 

Contemplating whether to attempt to carve out 35-40 mins for a 5K on Thanksgiving for the 2nd year in a row. Link (Wed 16 November 2011, 9:28PM)

 

Sleepy Connor and sleepy @schnuth Link (Wed 16 November 2011, 2:27PM)

 

Today I did a total of 59 pushups (modified - knee) thanks to the Hundred Pushups iPhone app. (Week 2, Day 1, Level 3) #100Pushups (Tue 15 November 2011, 10:51PM)

 

Ran 1.9 miles in 28 mins and felt great. #C25K w2d1 - Tried out the Coaching option on the RunKeeper app. That chick... Link (Tue 15 November 2011, 4:07PM)

 

Achievement Unlocked: Dress Yourself While Holding Your Infant. (Tue 15 November 2011, 11:42AM)

 

Dear Google Reader: So, now I can't even have a +1 button in the mobile version? WTF is going on here? (Tue 15 November 2011, 11:10AM)

 

I may need to read this, or get the audiobook. // Giffords, Kelly detail recovery 10 months after shooting Link (Tue 15 November 2011, 7:05AM)

 

Still going thru the motions to get my schedule in place, but very glad I don't actually have to go to work today. Friggin' exhausted. (Tue 15 November 2011, 6:52AM)

 

Yep, spoke too soon. Baby's awake again for a change and a feeding. That's fine by me, though; just means he'll sleep that much longer. (Mon 14 November 2011, 9:03PM)

 

My baby is already asleep? I'm afraid of putting him to bed too early, since ideally we want him to sleep late. Let's see if he stays down. (Mon 14 November 2011, 8:35PM)

 

My favorite purple pillow from childhood has become a stinky gray floppy thing. I think it's time to say goodbye. Link (Mon 14 November 2011, 3:25PM)

 

I recently watched a local PBS show on the Polish communities in #Toledo and realized I drive right thru one on my way to work downtown. (Mon 14 November 2011, 11:51AM)

 

This sort of local history fascinates me. RT @toledonews: #Toledo relics resurface in parking lot repaving project Link (Mon 14 November 2011, 11:49AM)

 

Starting today, I'm tweaking my morning routine to make sure I'll get out the door in time once I go back to work next week. So far so good. (Mon 14 November 2011, 6:45AM)

 

I did it! I signed up for the Jingle Bell Run 5K for the 2nd year in a row. Donate here to help me fight arthritis: Link (Sun 13 November 2011, 5:09PM)

 

I just used #Shazam to discover Fried Bananas by Dexter Gordon. Link (Sun 13 November 2011, 3:08PM)

 

A guy's gotta be pretty hard up to rob the Baskin-Robbins. RT @toledonews: South Toledo ice cream shop robbed Saturday Link (Sun 13 November 2011, 10:58AM)

 

My pleasure! RT @schnuth: Winner, winner Korean birthday dinner. Thanks @dianaschnuth! @ Korea Na Link (Sat 12 November 2011, 9:17PM)

 

After my #morning #run -- I've really missed this! Link (Sat 12 November 2011, 10:23AM)

 

Before my #morning #run Link (Sat 12 November 2011, 10:18AM)

 

Today I did a total of 56 pushups (modified - knee) thanks to the Hundred Pushups iPhone app. (Week 1, Day 3, Level 3) #100Pushups (Sat 12 November 2011, 10:03AM)

 

Ran 1.9 miles in 26 mins and felt great. #C25K w1d3 - I put Connor back to bed and got out the door ASAP! I was prop... Link (Sat 12 November 2011, 9:47AM)

 

Had another one of those #drumcorps dreams last night where I forgot to bring my gloves and mouthpiece to rehearsal. At least I had pants. (Sat 12 November 2011, 7:40AM)

 

This is ingenious. RT @toledonews: Area mall opening 'man cave' Wait Room with TVs, beer Link (Sat 12 November 2011, 7:28AM)

 

I've got all 5 of @DrHarveyKarp's S's in effect: swaddle, side/stomach, swing, shush, suck. #Baby is now calm: hope he gets sleepy, too. (Fri 11 November 2011, 9:29PM)

 

Feeling guilty/slackeriffic for not having secured a sitter so @schnuth and I could go out babyless for his birthday dinner tmrw. #wifefail (Fri 11 November 2011, 12:31PM)

 

I can totally see the allure of co-sleeping right now. I would rather just give him a boob and go back to sleep than do this song and dance. (Fri 11 November 2011, 5:21AM)

 

Connor isn't sure what he thinks of the #Baby Bjorn. Link (Thu 10 November 2011, 6:05PM)

 

Ran 1.75 miles in 25 mins and felt great. Chilly! Shoulda worn my running hat. Link (Thu 10 November 2011, 3:06PM)

 

My computer is in the basement. I'm up in the living room, accessing my computer on a tablet. We live in the future. Link (Thu 10 November 2011, 11:29AM)

 

This is a must-read. RT @dresdencodak: 86 year old man makes the sweetest "rage" comic about his life (scroll down) Link (Thu 10 November 2011, 9:26AM)

 

Today I did a total of 47 pushups (modified - knee) thanks to the Hundred Pushups iPhone app. (Week 1, Day 2, Level 3) #100Pushups (Wed 9 November 2011, 6:28PM)

 

9-week-old #baby Connor has spent all day either eating, sleeping, or fussing. Growth spurt, or just a bad day? (Wed 9 November 2011, 5:19PM)

 

Calming my fussy #baby, courtesy of @DrHarveyKarp Link (Wed 9 November 2011, 3:18PM)

 

RT @dduane: Missed this the other day: "Patterns of Force" #StarTrek episode aired in #Germany for the first time: Link (Wed 9 November 2011, 9:39AM)

 

I love Amazon Prime. Order on my iPhone on Tuesday, delivered Thursday. I do not, however, love the Prestige shipping service Amazon uses. (Tue 8 November 2011, 10:32PM)

 

Broke a proper sweat during today's run, for the 1st time in months. That felt awesome. Also? Muscle soreness hurts so good. #weightwatchers (Tue 8 November 2011, 7:31PM)

 

Ran 1.58 miles in 24 mins and felt good. #C25K w1d1 - It's been so long since I went on a proper run that I forgot m... Link (Tue 8 November 2011, 2:27PM)

 

O hai pecs! I remember you. You seem to have enjoyed yesterday's pushups, no? #DOMS #100pushups (Tue 8 November 2011, 10:15AM)

 

Note to self: getting up at 6am isn't going to happen if you stay up till midnight. Remember, you have a feeding in between. #workingmom (Tue 8 November 2011, 7:51AM)

 

All the performers who never got to perform with Michael Jackson on his comeback tour had to be absolutely devastated. #MJThisIsIt (Mon 7 November 2011, 10:58PM)

 

Today I did a total of 42 pushups (modified - knee) thanks to the Hundred Pushups iPhone app. (Week 1, Day 1, Level 3) #100Pushups (Mon 7 November 2011, 6:23PM)

 

This morning's unfortunate discovery: new blouse + pre-preggo jeans = muffin top. Dammit. #weightwatchers #postpartum (Mon 7 November 2011, 11:19AM)

 

Baby's back to sleep after the mid-morning meal. Chancing that he won't wake up while I shower. Must look presentable at peds appt today. (Mon 7 November 2011, 10:49AM)

 

Hey, #Toledo -- anyone else almost lose power for a second there? Twice? That was weird. (Mon 7 November 2011, 10:23AM)

 

Started the initial test for the #100pushups program. Got 2/3 into my 1st rep & realized I had nothing left. Modified knee pushups it is. :( (Mon 7 November 2011, 9:20AM)

 

3oz of Mommy's Finest, waiting for the 10am feeding #breastfeeding Link (Mon 7 November 2011, 8:16AM)

 

Trial run for @schnuth and Connor this week and next. Thus ends nursing between 7:30am and 5:15pm, in lieu of bottlefeeding and pumping. (Mon 7 November 2011, 7:52AM)

 

I just can't get enough of his #cute #sleepy face! Link (Mon 7 November 2011, 4:09AM)

 

.@schnuth getting ready to rake leaves in his @mc_frontalot gear Link (Sun 6 November 2011, 7:18PM)

 

Pikachewie #geekshirtoftheday Link (Sun 6 November 2011, 2:23PM)

 

Sunday Dim Sum with Connor @ New Empire Link (Sun 6 November 2011, 2:10PM)

 

It's not a #baby shower without the token baby. @ Grace Church Activity Center Link (Sat 5 November 2011, 4:27PM)

 

Preparing for my first solo outing with Connor: a baby shower five minutes up the road. @schnuth is at lunch with the dad-to-be and friends. (Sat 5 November 2011, 1:05PM)

 

RT @clevelanddotcom: Former '60 Minutes' commentator Andy Rooney dies Link (Sat 5 November 2011, 8:15AM)

 

I hate to admit that I'm judgmental, but seeing how hard cheering is makes me rethink my opinion of cheerleaders. #DCCmakingtheteam (Fri 4 November 2011, 10:50PM)

 

Tonight's guilty pleasure: @dallascowboys @DCCheerleaders Making The Team 6 on CMT. As a bando, opposite of a cheerleader, it's fascinating. (Fri 4 November 2011, 10:39PM)

 

Sitting with my child happy and milk-drunk in my arms. Life is good. #moodswings (Fri 4 November 2011, 8:11PM)

 

Feeling more secure with my #breastmilk stash! #breastfeeding #workingmom Link (Fri 4 November 2011, 7:01PM)

 

Oh, yeah. Just got the Spinulator at my #chiropractor -- best back massage EVER. I want a massager recliner that can do that. #drool (Fri 4 November 2011, 12:23PM)

 

If I had $99 burning a hole in my pocket, I might buy the I <3 NY poster from @Fab just to have a signed Milton Glaser print. #designnerd (Fri 4 November 2011, 11:14AM)

 

Wasn't that cup of joe supposed to wake my ass up? If I feel like this at 9am in a couple of weeks, work is gonna suck. #maternityleave (Fri 4 November 2011, 8:57AM)

 

That was AMAZING. Played the Strong Hair Dryer track from @DrHarveyKarp's Happiest Baby CD, and baby stopped fussing in literally 5 seconds. (Thu 3 November 2011, 9:18PM)

 

My #Starbucks Via is calling to me, but Connor will need to nurse soon, and I don't need to caffeinate him as well as me. #breastfeeding (Thu 3 November 2011, 9:48AM)

 

My milk lets down at the most random times. I'm starting to understand how pubertizing boys must feel, with their random bodily functions. (Wed 2 November 2011, 11:45PM)

 

What my evenings have been like lately Link (Wed 2 November 2011, 8:39PM)

 

Not the 1st time NIU has done this. RT @toledonews: NIU linebacker suspended for making contact w/ #Toledo band member Link (Wed 2 November 2011, 6:21PM)

 

RT @MyTrainerBob: Healthy is not a number. It's a lifestyle. (Wed 2 November 2011, 6:04PM)

 

Connor's Mommy was never quite as teensy as Connor. Link (Wed 2 November 2011, 11:33AM)

 

In the battle of Readjust Sleep Schedule vs. Maintain Functionality, my immediate needs take precedence. I'm going back to bed. #newmoms (Wed 2 November 2011, 6:42AM)

 

Even though I still have my old DVDs, I miss PUSH.tv and having @MyTrainerBob as my "personal" trainer for customized monthly workouts. (Tue 1 November 2011, 9:16PM)

 

When do I get that cute, giggly baby everyone else seems to have? Mine is broken; he cries unless he's asleep or has a boob in his mouth. (Tue 1 November 2011, 7:21PM)

 

I hadn't realized how much I relied on the social functions of Google Reader until they were gone. I see a ranty blog post in my future. (Tue 1 November 2011, 5:37PM)

 

Ahh. Sweet relief. #breastfeeding #breastpump #nolongerengorged Link (Tue 1 November 2011, 9:10AM)

 

Connor just gave his mommy six hours of uninterrupted sleep! \o/ Every part of me is grateful... except my boobs. #breastfeeding #engorged (Tue 1 November 2011, 7:32AM)

 

He's finally almost asleep. Figures he'd be hard to put down today of all days, when I was up early on purpose. #zombiemoms #exhausted (Tue 1 November 2011, 12:21AM)

 

My dear, sweet son. You've had a big day. You're fucking exhausted. Shut the fuck up and go to sleep. #8weeksold (Mon 31 October 2011, 10:33PM)

 

.@googlereader I'm willing to give the new Reader a fair shake, if you're willing to add the Send To G+ option to the mobile site. (Mon 31 October 2011, 8:19PM)

 

And Google Reader's sharing features are officially axed. May research other RSS readers now, since the sharing was what sold it for me. (Mon 31 October 2011, 7:24PM)

 

Using @Etsy to accessorize my work wardrobe with inexpensive necklaces and scarves, one outfit at a time. (Mon 31 October 2011, 9:42AM)

 

On a quest for Inbox: Zero. Discovered that I missed an email from PaperBack Swap over a month ago. Re-wishlisting the book I missed out on. (Mon 31 October 2011, 7:55AM)

 

#Starbucks: fueling my return to pre-dawn mornings Link (Mon 31 October 2011, 7:30AM)

 

I have a to-do list and coffee to jump-start my morning, so I won't go back to sleep. Half tempted to do calisthenics in the basement, too. (Mon 31 October 2011, 6:02AM)

 

Three more weeks of maternity leave. Starting today, I start syncing my sleep schedule with my work schedule; staying up after this feeding. (Mon 31 October 2011, 5:59AM)

 

Connor helping Mommy sort the laundry Link (Sun 30 October 2011, 4:23PM)

 

One of my good friends just came out to me as an atheist! :-D I'm so stoked; but how am I supposed to get back to sleep now? (Sun 30 October 2011, 3:51AM)

 

Curry Fried Rice @ Bangkok Kitchen Link (Sat 29 October 2011, 3:38PM)

 

RT @schnuth: Since my pho dealer is being deported, it's Guay Tiew for lunch. @ Bangkok Kitchen Link (Sat 29 October 2011, 3:35PM)

 

Been shopping online more than usual. Should probably put the brakes on that, since my final 3 weeks of maternity leave will be unpaid. (Sat 29 October 2011, 11:39AM)

 

I just got a @Fab design deal! The sort of prints I'd buy if I saw them at an art fair. Link (Sat 29 October 2011, 11:28AM)

 

RT @hemantmehta: Brother Jed is the Centerpiece of This Awesome Group Photo Link (Sat 29 October 2011, 7:19AM)

 

I just beat @schnuth by 164 points! Think you can beat me? #GamesWithFriends Link (Fri 28 October 2011, 10:21PM)

 

Ate a bowl of fruit to fill me up, followed up by a variety of spicy pickles to stave off the munchy mouth. Didn't help. #weightwatchers (Fri 28 October 2011, 9:58PM)

 

Dredging my memory for lullaby-worthy tunes to sing to Baby. Twinkle Twinkle, Hush Little Baby... Caro Mio Ben? #formermusicmajor (Fri 28 October 2011, 8:48PM)

 

The shows I most love to watch on @FoodNetwork basically translate to food porn. Keep your reality schlock; give me drool-worthy food porn. (Fri 28 October 2011, 7:46PM)

 

Chillin' with my little man, all cozy in the recliner watching TV. Friday night FTW! Link (Fri 28 October 2011, 7:33PM)

 

According to @klout, I'm influential about Technology, Parenting, and Ohio. --Wait, Ohio? Link (Fri 28 October 2011, 7:12PM)

 

Doesn't it figure? Now, when I have less "me" time than ever, I get the urge to redesign my resume site... and add a mobile version. Sigh. (Fri 28 October 2011, 10:58AM)

 

Wait, did Morris Day and the Time -- oh, sorry, "The Original 7en" -- just sing a song about Twitter on Leno? Not sure what I think of that. (Fri 28 October 2011, 12:39AM)

 

Watching Leno for the 1st time in years. Going to break, the band played The Impression That I Get by the Bosstones. Caught me off guard. (Thu 27 October 2011, 11:47PM)

 

Oh, yeah! I forgot about the new Beavis and Butthead. Didn't know it was tonight; unfortunately, wasn't impressed with the 15mins I watched. (Thu 27 October 2011, 11:28PM)

 

Walked 1.32 miles in 22 mins and felt great. Brief and brisk, due to chilly temps impending rain. Link (Thu 27 October 2011, 3:44PM)

 

Longbaby is long. Link (Thu 27 October 2011, 6:42AM)

 

Watching MvF; @AdamRichman is rocking some huge strombolis, which are making me crave @CampusPollyeyes stuffed breadsticks for some reason. (Wed 26 October 2011, 8:15PM)

 

Autumn, As Seen From My Front Door Link (Wed 26 October 2011, 2:34PM)

 

Gotta say I'm proud of this one. Taken with iPhone 4, edited with PS Express and Colorsplash. Link (Wed 26 October 2011, 12:24PM)

 

I complain that I have no time to do what I want anymore. Once I get baby to sleep, though, I just want to chill, not to get stuff done. (Tue 25 October 2011, 9:42PM)

 

Just missed the last nice day of the season entirely. Showered, fed baby, napped, didn't once step foot outside the house. #yousnoozeyoulose (Tue 25 October 2011, 5:24PM)

 

Been there, multiple times. RT @relysh: It works fine in dev!! #developerbattlecry (Tue 25 October 2011, 12:36PM)

 

Good news! Baby is happily in the @mobywrap (Newborn Hug Hold FTW). Next Q: Do my back muscles hurt b/c they're weak, or is my posture off? (Mon 24 October 2011, 6:03PM)

 

RT @schnuth: Approached by Mormon missionaries while raking. Confused them w/ knowledge of their own religion & by being a friendly atheist. (Mon 24 October 2011, 4:43PM)

 

Stay classy, TSA. RT @JillFilipovic: Found this note from TSA. Guess they discovered a "personal item" in my bag. Wow. Link (Mon 24 October 2011, 11:33AM)

 

Connor's back down for his final stretch of sleep for the night. I know I should stay up and get used to a normal schedule... Zzzzz... (Mon 24 October 2011, 9:02AM)

 

Experts: Secondhand TV viewing can harm kids Link (Mon 24 October 2011, 8:47AM)

 

The battery in ye olde Video iP0d is giving up the ghost, it seems. Bummer. Time to get a battery replacement kit. #dontmakeemliketheyusedto (Sun 23 October 2011, 5:13PM)

 

The bouncy seat has lost its charm. Link (Sun 23 October 2011, 4:59PM)

 

Been taking a few SLR photos of the little guy. May be time to reinstate Photo Thursday on dianaschnuth dot net, w/ Connor pics for Grammie. (Sun 23 October 2011, 4:17PM)

 

Connor was inconsolable. Sang, walked, patted, no luck. Then I put him in the bouncy seat. Score! Link (Sun 23 October 2011, 3:36PM)

 

Connor's enjoying today's trip to #Starbucks, as he does all our tasty coffee trips. Link (Sun 23 October 2011, 1:45PM)

 

4 hrs 40 mins between feedings? That means I got a good 3+ hr stretch of sleep. That's possibly the longest stretch in 7 weeks. #zombiemoms (Sun 23 October 2011, 6:06AM)

 

Walked 2.45 miles in 1 hour and 1 min and felt great. Family walk with @schnuth and Connor down University Parks Trail. Link (Sat 22 October 2011, 5:51PM)

 

In slightly more bizarre news, there's a male cardinal lying dead on my front step. Going to assume it died there and wasn't thrown there. (Sat 22 October 2011, 11:01AM)

 

Wonder of wonders! My pre-preggo jeans fasten today! One more step toward normal. (Sat 22 October 2011, 10:59AM)

 

Disappointing, but not surprising: Google Reader axes its social features in lieu of Google Plus. Link (Fri 21 October 2011, 9:24PM)

 

Stupid fashion question: if I wear a blazer to work in winter, can I wear my winter coat over it, or do I carry it and swap indoors? (Fri 21 October 2011, 8:27PM)

 

The @JJill catalog made me realize how much my work wardrobe needs a reboot. Alas, even at 20% off, I need more clothes than I can afford. (Fri 21 October 2011, 8:10PM)

 

Aww! RT @schnuth: Looks like the new @Dell that @dianaschnuth got me as an early birthday gift has shipped. I can't wait. Best wife ever? :) (Fri 21 October 2011, 8:07PM)

 

Thanks to the Fall Sale at @gymboree, my son will have plenty of shorts to wear next summer (assuming he doesn't grow faster than I guessed) (Fri 21 October 2011, 7:41PM)

 

Ah, the simple pleasures. New purse from Etsy just arrived; transferring contents of old to new, and paring down so all my stuff will fit. (Fri 21 October 2011, 12:34PM)

 

Well, shit. That explains it. #zombiemoms Link (Fri 21 October 2011, 5:47AM)

 

Well, isn't this exciting. Three late-night feedings in a row, with no sleep breaks between. #zombiemoms (Fri 21 October 2011, 5:34AM)

 

Been messing around on my phone long enough; time to get some sleep before Connor wakes up and wants tasty baby noms. (Thu 20 October 2011, 11:56PM)

 

When the hell did I become someone who intentionally tunes into Oprah's Lifeclass every evening? #guiltypleasures (Thu 20 October 2011, 8:08PM)

 

Kiddo is quiet in his swing, giving me time to eat dinner. Could try to get stuff done after that, but then he'd decide to have a meltdown. (Thu 20 October 2011, 7:08PM)

 

Crossed one item off my to-do list this evening after Connor went down. Forcing myself not to push the envelope and start another task. (Wed 19 October 2011, 9:51PM)

 

RT @neiltyson: Principles of modern law assert that you're innocent until proven guilty. Yet airport security is the exact opposite of this. (Wed 19 October 2011, 8:48PM)

 

Mr. Squigglebug no longer likes the @mobywrap. I have a suspicion that it's fully due to user error. Link (Wed 19 October 2011, 7:46PM)

 

Hopefully by the time Connor's ready to try martial arts, @JayWeik will still be teaching Aikido and Mr. Kim will still teach Tae Kwon Do. (Wed 19 October 2011, 12:21PM)

 

My son can't even sit up on his own yet, but I'm researching martial arts dojos in #Toledo. Wonder if he'd prefer Aikido or Tae Kwon Do? ;-) (Wed 19 October 2011, 12:19PM)

 

Oh, man. Wanna talk breakfast comfort food? Grits and eggs with (I Can't Believe It's Not) butter really hits the spot. (Wed 19 October 2011, 11:28AM)

 

Connor is so cute when he's sleeping: Link (Wed 19 October 2011, 2:39AM)

 

ICE deports record number of immigrants - including the law-abiding owner of our fave Chinese restaurant. Congrats. Link (Wed 19 October 2011, 1:45AM)

 

Once upon a time, I had nothing but free time all evening to blog or play. Now, between feedings and baby-wrangling and napping... yeah. (Tue 18 October 2011, 7:10PM)

 

Connor slept in his swing while I ate dinner; he's still sleeping. Trying to decide which of my many to-do items to tackle before he wakes. (Tue 18 October 2011, 7:06PM)

 

Today's accomplishments: feed baby, eat lunch, nap, feed baby, feed cat. @schnuth's accomplishments: make lunch, wrangle baby so I can nap. (Tue 18 October 2011, 5:57PM)

 

10 great all-inclusive Caribbean resorts (and I personally recommend the Tamarijn Aruba): Link (Tue 18 October 2011, 4:56AM)

 

Underpopped my microwave popcorn. Left with half a bag of unpopped kernels. Dammit. #firstworldproblems (Mon 17 October 2011, 8:04PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 36 mins and felt great. Broke into a run near the end before I realized that a nursing bra is not ... Link (Mon 17 October 2011, 2:46PM)

 

If I'm going back to work in 5 weeks, I need to build up my stash. Link (Mon 17 October 2011, 12:02PM)

 

Connor's finally growing out of the preemie-sized onesies that fit him so perfectly. I've been going overboard buying cute 0-3 month stuff. (Mon 17 October 2011, 8:25AM)

 

Got my #weightwatchers account back in effect post-pregnancy. I get 46 #PointsPlus with breastfeeding?! How am I gonna eat all those? (Sat 15 October 2011, 7:38PM)

 

Gangsta Baby @ Koto Buki Link (Sat 15 October 2011, 2:59PM)

 

Seriously jonesing for some good pizza. Haven't had pizza in a long-ass time. Not likely to let myself cave to the craving, though. (Fri 14 October 2011, 10:17PM)

 

My little guy had a busy day of tummy time and bouncy seat. Link (Fri 14 October 2011, 9:01PM)

 

That's a first: Connor got fussy just because he was tired. Not wet or dirty, not needing burped, not hungry. Just sleepy. #6weeksold (Fri 14 October 2011, 8:07PM)

 

But I don't wanna wear a cute bear hat! Link (Fri 14 October 2011, 7:54PM)

 

The scale is ever so slowly creeping up after I dropped most of the baby weight. Can't wait to join my WW At Work mtg; going to join online. (Fri 14 October 2011, 6:28PM)

 

Uh-oh. Came back from OB appt to find a baby bottle on the kitchen counter. Looks like Connor got hungry while I was out. 1st bottle feed! (Fri 14 October 2011, 12:41PM)

 

Getting ready for an 11am OBGYN appt necessitates getting up at 9am to get myself ready and feed Connor before I go. Goodbye, snooze bar. (Fri 14 October 2011, 9:37AM)

 

Dammit, my computer restarted. I was in the middle of something last night and had stuff all set up so I'd remember where I was. #facepalm (Thu 13 October 2011, 8:51PM)

 

Wait, what? Connor's already in bed? I mean, rock on and everything, but wow. Hope he decides to sleep in big stretches tonight. #5weeksold (Thu 13 October 2011, 8:29PM)

 

Seems like I'm starving every evening anymore. Might have something to do with my Food Network and Travel Channel viewing habits. (Thu 13 October 2011, 8:21PM)

 

I lived in Cleveland for years and never heard of the Polish Boy being the official sandwich until @AdamRichman showed it on Man v. Food. (Thu 13 October 2011, 7:42PM)

 

Walked 1.35 miles in 25 mins and felt great. Been walking sans earbuds; getting in tune with the autumn weather and ... Link (Thu 13 October 2011, 3:18PM)

 

Feedings like this are why @schnuth makes sure I get a hearty nap during the day. #zombiemoms (Thu 13 October 2011, 2:24AM)

 

New baby toy or new cat bed? Link (Thu 13 October 2011, 2:03AM)

 

Uh-oh. After a solid few hours of sleep and an ultra-long feeding, the little dude is wide-eyed and looking all around. Swing to the rescue? (Thu 13 October 2011, 1:06AM)

 

Baby's in bed a little early tonight. Success! So many tasks I could be catching up on; instead, I find myself vegging in front of the TV. (Wed 12 October 2011, 8:59PM)

 

RT @schnuth: The owner/chef of my favorite Chinese restaurant is in danger of being deported. :( Save Wei Wei! #Toledo Link (Wed 12 October 2011, 7:50PM)

 

iOS5 successfully installed and set up. Now I'm just waiting for a notification to come through so I can see how this thing works. (Wed 12 October 2011, 6:50PM)

 

For once, I think @talcotts and I can agree on the weather: low 60's and overcast makes for one awesome autumn day. (Wed 12 October 2011, 2:14PM)

 

Discover cardholders can use cash-back at Amazon? Now I have to choose whether to charge my Discover or Amazon Visa. Link (Wed 12 October 2011, 11:18AM)

 

OK, Mr. Wide Awake And Fussy, this had better not be a preview of what's to come for the rest of the night. #zombiemoms (Tue 11 October 2011, 11:13PM)

 

Oh, great. My @micfo hosting account has been suspended. I've submitted a ticket; hoping I just locked it out with the wrong ftp password. (Tue 11 October 2011, 9:58PM)

 

So far, unlike their 90's list, all the songs on VH1's 2000's list so far I either like (even guilty pleasures) or I've never heard. Huh. (Tue 11 October 2011, 8:11PM)

 

OK, I've been watching this 100 Hits of the 2000's for a half hour or so, and only didn't know one tune (by the Foo Fighters). Surprised. (Tue 11 October 2011, 7:35PM)

 

Huh. Flipped to VH1's Top Hits of the 2000's and realized that I stayed current with pop music for longer than I'd realized. (Tue 11 October 2011, 7:21PM)

 

Walked 0.75 miles in 15 mins and felt great. Carving out exercise time for when I get the OK to resume running. Link (Tue 11 October 2011, 3:01PM)

 

Baby fed and bathed. Now we're curled up in the rocker-recliner watching Star Trek IV, waiting for one or both of us to fall asleep. (Mon 10 October 2011, 9:21PM)

 

I'm gonna chalk up my misty-eyed read of @parentsmagazine's article "Little Big Moments" (p. 54, Nov 2011) to postpartum hormones. (Mon 10 October 2011, 12:17PM)

 

I know that the #baby swing is not a babysitter, BUT... I can now take a couple minutes in the bathroom or kitchen without him fussing. Win! (Mon 10 October 2011, 10:26AM)

 

My husband @schnuth is manly and awesome for assembling our new baby swing. Link (Sun 9 October 2011, 8:22PM)

 

Just read the tag on my #mobywrap -- "For babies 8-35lbs." Connor is just over 7. Whoops. Oh, well. #parentingfail (Sun 9 October 2011, 5:37PM)

 

My #running goal is to finish a marathon. I'll probably need to wait until my #newborn is in school, though (or at least weaned). (Sun 9 October 2011, 4:14PM)

 

Woke up to little hungry baby noises instead of screaming and crying. Surprising, as it's been almost 4 hours since he last ate. #newborn (Sun 9 October 2011, 5:42AM)

 

Check out @schnuth taking pictures of the Twitter TV @ Balance Pan-Asian Grill Link (Sat 8 October 2011, 5:16PM)

 

Took Connor on a trip to The Shops at Fallen Timbers today. Bookstore, babyGap, and just walking around. Link (Sat 8 October 2011, 5:10PM)

 

Wasabi Chimichurri Pasta @balancegrille @ Balance Pan-Asian Grill Link (Sat 8 October 2011, 2:34PM)

 

I feel slighted in that there is SO much sports-themed stuff for baby boys, and not nearly enough geeky. It's there, but rare and pricey. (Sat 8 October 2011, 11:14AM)

 

Falling victim to the desire to dress my son in uber-cute infant clothes. Good thing I don't have a daughter, or I'd go broke with cuteness. (Sat 8 October 2011, 6:34AM)

 

I sure will be glad once Connor discovers his own thumb, so he can stop sucking mine. Dang kid can't keep a binkie in his mouth. (Fri 7 October 2011, 3:14PM)

 

Look who's so damn cute in his new jacket! Link (Fri 7 October 2011, 1:10PM)

 

I was excited about the 4-hr stretch of sleep Connor let me have, until the next one was only two hrs and the next was less than one hour. (Fri 7 October 2011, 8:00AM)

 

Connor's one-month check-up @ South Toledo Pediatrics Associates Link (Thu 6 October 2011, 11:10PM)

 

Working #moms who breastfeed and pump at work, who are also #runners: when do you make time for #running? Short lunch #run? Before #work? (Thu 6 October 2011, 10:45PM)

 

Feeling particularly accomplished about having rocked my son to sleep. That has to have given me +1 to some Mom attribute -- constitution? (Thu 6 October 2011, 10:40PM)

 

Little guy weighed in at 7 lbs 1.6 oz at his one-month checkup today. Still on the small side, but totally healthy. \o/ #newborn #baby (Thu 6 October 2011, 3:23PM)

 

This is just wonderful (note sarcasm): Horrible winter predicted for Toledo area Link (Thu 6 October 2011, 8:21AM)

 

Well, that was about the best night I could hope for with a four-week-old: 2.5 to 3.5 hours between feedings. Keep it up, boy! #newborn (Wed 5 October 2011, 9:56AM)

 

My #chiropractor has a sense of humor @ First Choice Chiropractic Link (Tue 4 October 2011, 7:50PM)

 

Sit at the computer w/ C in his mobywrap and he squirms and cries. Come upstairs and sit in the recliner with him and he falls asleep. WTF. (Tue 4 October 2011, 7:48PM)

 

Sleepytime Link (Tue 4 October 2011, 2:22PM)

 

Wow. I couldn't have planned my doctor's visit better: C woke up on his own in time for me to feed, then slept the whole time I was gone. (Tue 4 October 2011, 11:20AM)

 

Jealous of the mom in the chiropractic waiting room whose baby daughter is easily holding her head up. What an odd thing to envy. (Tue 4 October 2011, 9:56AM)

 

Did I really just put on makeup for my chiropractor appointment? Yep. Any excuse to feel put-together these days. #newmom (Tue 4 October 2011, 9:20AM)

 

And my day begins: feed baby, get myself suitable to be seen in public, then go to chiropractor. Come home, feed baby again, lunch, nap. (Tue 4 October 2011, 8:12AM)

 

Welcome to the one feeding that stretches into two. This seems to happen at least once a night. Trying not to get #frustrated with Kiddo. (Tue 4 October 2011, 1:29AM)

 

Just confused the hell out of the UPS guy by answering the door wearing Connor in the mobywrap. His quotable: "That was fast!" (Mon 3 October 2011, 6:20PM)

 

Someday, someday, I won't go back to bed after Connor's 10:00am feeding. So let it be written; so let it be done. (Mon 3 October 2011, 12:38PM)

 

Afraid that my plans to take a walk today will be preempted by plans to take a nap. And yes, I'll only have time for one or the other. #baby (Mon 3 October 2011, 7:36AM)

 

I keep nodding off while I sit here nursing. I can only hope Baby is as sleepy as I am. (Mon 3 October 2011, 5:13AM)

 

Connor's 3rd trip to @Starbucks @ Starbucks Link (Sun 2 October 2011, 3:05PM)

 

I crush your head, Connor! Crush, crush, crush! @ New Empire Link (Sun 2 October 2011, 2:05PM)

 

Waiting for Connor to get done with his lunch so @schnuth and I can take him for a car ride and get our own lunch on. Dim sum FTW! (Sun 2 October 2011, 1:19PM)

 

Son of a bitch. If I'd known (& had a sitter)... RT @timminchin: Hey Detroiters. There are still a few tickets for St Andrew's gig tonight. (Sun 2 October 2011, 12:26PM)

 

Today was a good day. Indian food, coffee, saw my Mom off after her 2-week stay with us. Yeah, if this is the new normal, I'm OK with that. (Sat 1 October 2011, 10:50PM)

 

Watching #WeirdAl on cable. I still love @alyankovic but his latest stuff would be funnier to me if I still gave a shit about pop music. (Sat 1 October 2011, 9:40PM)

 

Saturday normalcy slowly returning: went out to lunch and #Starbucks with @schnuth and Connor. (Sat 1 October 2011, 3:29PM)

 

Connor's 2nd #Starbucks trip @ Starbucks Link (Sat 1 October 2011, 3:08PM)

 

Oh, no. PLEASE do not start fussing again. #frustrated (Sat 1 October 2011, 1:55AM)

 

Guess I was right in doubting Little Man's ability to stay asleep. Three feedings and a couple hours later, he's asleep for real. Maybe. (Sat 1 October 2011, 1:54AM)

 

Hesitant to try to sleep, knowing that my Little Man is fussy and having trouble getting to sleep himself. May just rest for now. (Fri 30 September 2011, 11:19PM)

 

RT @schnuth: Trying out baby #accoutrements with @dianaschnuth. Link (Fri 30 September 2011, 5:07PM)

 

Somebody's loving his first time in the @mobywrap! Link (Fri 30 September 2011, 2:17PM)

 

Damn you, Carter's, for sending me a coupon for 20% off of a $40 purchase. Now I'm seriously considering overpriced supercute baby clothes. (Fri 30 September 2011, 7:47AM)

 

RT @relysh: this is the awesome Totoro cake i had made for @dianaschnuth's baby shower. Kerri is ::awesome:: Link (Thu 29 September 2011, 11:01PM)

 

Afghan from @Traeonna, doggie from @wamydia, and jammies from Aunt Connie. Link (Thu 29 September 2011, 9:21PM)

 

Despite early tweets to the contrary, last night was a good one. Connor went about 3 hrs between feedings, which I can totally get behind. (Thu 29 September 2011, 3:24PM)

 

This looks delicious! Definitely giving it a try soon. RT @RoniNoone: FINALLY! the Butternut Squash Pizza is UP! Link (Thu 29 September 2011, 10:19AM)

 

As suspected, kiddo required another 40 minutes of cuddling, swaddling & shushing before really going back to sleep (assuming he really is). (Thu 29 September 2011, 2:20AM)

 

C went almost four hours between feedings. Score! Skeptical whether he'll stay asleep that long again; putting him down was too easy... (Thu 29 September 2011, 1:36AM)

 

The #baby could either #sleep for another hour or wake up at any given moment. Every noise from across the hall makes me guess the latter. (Wed 28 September 2011, 11:29PM)

 

Stretching or getting his groove on? Link (Wed 28 September 2011, 8:24PM)

 

OK, yeah. "I'll just stay up till the next feeding" is a bad idea. Very bad. Never again to be attempted. #newmom (Tue 27 September 2011, 2:08AM)

 

Figures: I decide to just stay up until the next feeding, so #baby decides to sleep a little longer than usual between feedings. So tired. (Mon 26 September 2011, 11:52PM)

 

Grandma helped with Connor's first real bath today. Suppose I should've thought to document the occasion, but I was too busy wrangling baby. (Mon 26 September 2011, 7:56PM)

 

Wondering if my plans for the evening are too grand: dinner, bathe baby, quick photo & blog post, and prepare for plumber's visit 2mrw. (Mon 26 September 2011, 6:12PM)

 

I had the Fear Of God put into me about co-sleeping so much that I get paranoid when I realize Connor and I have fallen asleep on the couch. (Mon 26 September 2011, 8:14AM)

 

I should really follow more ppl in other countries & time zones, just so my twitter feed stays active & interesting for these 4am feedings. (Mon 26 September 2011, 4:07AM)

 

Holy fuck. I hope nights like that are few and far between. #zombiemom (Sun 25 September 2011, 1:04PM)

 

Test run to the 'Bux with #baby was a total success. Perhaps our next outing will be to a restaurant. Normalcy may return after all... (Sat 24 September 2011, 5:13PM)

 

Connor's 1st trip to @Starbucks! Link (Sat 24 September 2011, 4:29PM)

 

The vacuum puts Connor right to sleep. Link (Sat 24 September 2011, 3:33PM)

 

Getting Connor ready for his first @Starbucks outing Link (Sat 24 September 2011, 1:59PM)

 

If I'm gonna be honest with myself, though, my pre-preggo jeans still fit better with my belly band. And I'm not ashamed to wear it still. (Sat 24 September 2011, 12:49PM)

 

Well, glory be. My pre-pregnancy jeans fit! Three weeks post-partum (and despite prior reports, still four pounds above pre-preggo weight). (Sat 24 September 2011, 12:41PM)

 

Electric breast pump arrived today. Test pump yielded one ounce in 15 mins, after Connor had already fed from that side. This'll work. (Fri 23 September 2011, 9:19PM)

 

So glad my Mom's here visiting. Having someone here with me and Connor in the evenings after @schnuth goes to work is a big help. (Thu 22 September 2011, 6:29PM)

 

Walked 0.77 miles in 17 mins and felt good. 1st walk since giving birth almost 3 weeks ago. Been missing out on damn... Link (Thu 22 September 2011, 2:52PM)

 

It's been weeks since I used my computer. Feels odd to use a full-size keyboard and mouse instead of a touch screen or keyboard dock. (Thu 22 September 2011, 11:48AM)

 

1st attempt at manual pumping: abysmal fail. Maybe I was in the wrong mindset, or maybe I don't produce extra yet. Link (Thu 22 September 2011, 11:24AM)

 

Haven't been outside the house in over a week. Not even for a walk. This must be rectified, and soon. #newmom (Wed 21 September 2011, 7:54PM)

 

And the plumbing clusterfuck continues. Other plumber missed a vital leak that requires a replacement shower faucet to the tune of $700. (Wed 21 September 2011, 3:35PM)

 

Grandma is trying again to get her grandbaby to sleep, and let me get some shuteye before the next feeding. Hope it works this time. (Wed 21 September 2011, 12:53AM)

 

Amazingly, I don't seem to have lost any followers despite my incessant tweets about my #newborn son and his current reign over my life. (Wed 21 September 2011, 12:17AM)

 

The baby's been feeding every hour for the last three hours, but is finally asleep. Do I dare try to get some sleep myself? #newborn (Mon 19 September 2011, 11:28PM)

 

Paternity leave for @schnuth ends today; he's back to work this evening. Grandma's here for a while, though, to help with the transition. (Mon 19 September 2011, 4:17PM)

 

Highly disappointed that I be missing Talk Like A Pirate Day at work. May send an email in Pirate in my absence, just to show my solidarity. (Mon 19 September 2011, 5:30AM)

 

Audioboo: Baby Connor Snoring Link (Sun 18 September 2011, 5:53PM)

 

Grandma's watching Connor while @schnuth runs errands and I take a nap. Feeling OK, but I go through phases of OK and not-OK lately. #newmom (Sun 18 September 2011, 3:02PM)

 

Not used to taking things one day at a time, but that seems to be the best way to deal with a new baby and retain my sanity. #newmom (Sat 17 September 2011, 10:22PM)

 

If every night could be like last night, I wouldn't mind. C ate well, fell asleep fast after feedings, and stayed asleep for a few hrs. #win (Sat 17 September 2011, 9:20AM)

 

Card from Connor's great-grandparents: "Congratulations! Need all the information for the genealogy. Love you!" Um, thanks, Grandpa. (Fri 16 September 2011, 6:18PM)

 

Baby on chest sleeps great. Baby in crib fusses. Sitting in chair w/ baby, checking Twitter and FB, hoping baby will someday sleep in crib. (Fri 16 September 2011, 6:26AM)

 

Baby's just now asleep, and I'm already girding my loins for the hellish 3am feeding I know awaits me later. #newmom (Thu 15 September 2011, 10:35PM)

 

Near-sleepless night with baby, followed up with clusterfuck morning with plumbers vs. city utility workers. Horrorshow good time, droogs. (Thu 15 September 2011, 11:12AM)

 

Thank goodness for emergency savings. Broken water meter leads to plumber leads to multiple hundreds of $ in repairs. Nice timing, universe. (Wed 14 September 2011, 12:22PM)

 

Last night's switch to feeding on demand instead of every 2 hrs eliminated one feeding from the midnight-to-noon stretch. Score! #newmom (Tue 13 September 2011, 2:04PM)

 

Got the OK from the pediatrician to feed on demand instead of on a schedule. Hoping C sleeps for more than 2-hr stretches on his own tonite. (Mon 12 September 2011, 10:47PM)

 

Big day for Connor (and for Mom & Dad). RT @schnuth: First trip to the doctor. @ South Toledo Pediatrics Associates Link (Mon 12 September 2011, 7:09PM)

 

Ain't it the truth... Link (Mon 12 September 2011, 1:41PM)

 

And kiddo has the hiccups yet again. I feel so bad that there's nothing I can do but snuggle him and wait it out. #newmom (Mon 12 September 2011, 11:20AM)

 

My #newborn giveth and my newborn taketh away... sleep, that is. An extra contiguous hour of sleep here, a fussy feeding there. Sigh. (Mon 12 September 2011, 9:19AM)

 

Connor does this after almost every feeding, poor guy. RT @schnuth: Audioboo: Baby hiccups. Link (Sun 11 September 2011, 1:47PM)

 

Happy Pants are Happy. Link (Sat 10 September 2011, 4:01PM)

 

One week post-partum and I've lost all but two pounds of my #baby #weight. I knew my 33 lbs would come off fast, but damn! #newmom (Sat 10 September 2011, 1:32PM)

 

Have I really been a mom for almost a week? Already? (Fri 9 September 2011, 6:53PM)

 

RT @schnuth: Old iPhone 3G + White Noise Lite app = one deep sleeping little baby last night. Awesome. (Thu 8 September 2011, 5:06PM)

 

When the nice folks in post-partum warned me that Percocet may cause constipation, I had no idea how right they were. #newmom #TMI (Thu 8 September 2011, 3:11PM)

 

Trying to keep myself from filling the intertubes with pics of my firstborn son. Link (Wed 7 September 2011, 8:21PM)

 

Until @schnuth bought our Pack-n-Play today, Connor's spot of honor in the living room was courtesy of @Traeonna. Link (Wed 7 September 2011, 8:07PM)

 

I never would have guessed I'd be so content to sit and silently watch my son lay sleeping in my lap after a feeding. #newmom (Wed 7 September 2011, 10:50AM)

 

RT @schnuth: Pregnant/unpregnant. It's been one insane weekend with @dianaschnuth and son. Link (Mon 5 September 2011, 10:18PM)

 

My #newborn son, Connor @ Toledo Hospital Link (Sun 4 September 2011, 8:33AM)

 

RT @schnuth: Looks like @dianaschnuth and I made one of those baby things. ;) Link (Sat 3 September 2011, 5:42PM)

 

Looks like we were really #38weeks, not #36weeks. @schnuth and I are now proud parents to Connor, born today at 1:47pm. Story forthcoming. (Sat 3 September 2011, 5:38PM)

 

For anyone playing at home: 36w4d #pregnant, gained 33 lbs so far, currently 2cm dilated and 60% effaced. OB was surprised I was dilating. (Fri 2 September 2011, 9:38PM)

 

Figures that my back would go out on a Friday before a long weekend, when I can't go crying to my chiropractor for a few days. (Fri 2 September 2011, 7:31PM)

 

According to Campbell's, "Now Even Better" translates to "Now even more sugar and sodium." I thought the Tomato Basil soup was fine before. (Fri 2 September 2011, 7:26PM)

 

My #cat loves Runner's World #magazine. Link (Fri 2 September 2011, 6:38PM)

 

And my boss has officially moved on to greener pastures -- specifically, a gig with better pay and a much shorter commute. Good luck to him! (Fri 2 September 2011, 12:01PM)

 

For exceptionally small one-year-olds? Link (Thu 1 September 2011, 9:28PM)

 

Fuck #movienight. I can't decide what to watch; too many choices. Picking a goddamn movie should NOT get me so frustrated. (Thu 1 September 2011, 8:05PM)

 

Can't decide what to watch for #movienight. Looking to de-stress, but everything on my to-watch list is so serious. Maybe an old fave, then. (Thu 1 September 2011, 7:22PM)

 

I've been slacking on my resolution to watch one new-to-me movie a month; tonight would be a good night to remedy that. De-stressing FTW! (Thu 1 September 2011, 6:02PM)

 

Suddenly, paralyzingly freaked out by an upcoming deadline at #work. Need to chill the fuck out and just focus on getting stuff done. (Thu 1 September 2011, 2:41PM)

 

I love @balancegrille Groupons! Dinner for Two or Fresh Asian Fare at Balance Pan-Asian Grille Link (Thu 1 September 2011, 10:40AM)

 

Left foot blown up like a damn balloon. WTF? Time for some sofa time with a stack o' pillows. #36weeks #pregnant Link (Wed 31 August 2011, 8:42PM)

 

In another few weeks, I'll graduate from the @Pregtastic podcast to the New Moms, New Babies podcast (by the same producer). Time flies... (Wed 31 August 2011, 7:29PM)

 

More #wtf in my #work #email Link (Wed 31 August 2011, 1:22PM)

 

It's challenging to decide what goes where in a baby's room. It's a blank slate; even blanker for first-time parents. I'm sure it'll change. (Tue 30 August 2011, 9:54PM)

 

I don't have any receiving blankets yet! Still, I can't justify shelling out $28 for an Angry Birds receiving blanket. Link (Mon 29 August 2011, 10:31PM)

 

My last tweet linked to the stats page (which I forgot only I can see). Here's the suddenly-popular pic in question: Link (Mon 29 August 2011, 8:17PM)

 

Wait, what? 4,015 views of my Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes photo on Flickr in ONE DAY? From an unknown source? Link (Mon 29 August 2011, 8:07PM)

 

Baby shower photos uploading to Flickr. Time to go get changed into my weekly belly photo duds and get that taken care of before blogging. (Mon 29 August 2011, 7:50PM)

 

I have the most amazing case of #pregnancy brain tonight. Two or three times now I've gone upstairs and forgot what I wanted to do there. (Mon 29 August 2011, 7:33PM)

 

Looks like it would be a beautiful day for a walk. Too bad I have midweek deadlines to meet, and am working through lunch to meet them. (Mon 29 August 2011, 12:35PM)

 

#Totoro hearts #sushi. @ Sakura Japanese Steak House Link (Sun 28 August 2011, 5:12PM)

 

Had a great time with @relysh, @wamydia, @schnuth, @Traeonna, and the rest of the gang at my baby shower. Thanks so much to everyone! :-D (Sat 27 August 2011, 9:27PM)

 

Baby shower part one complete. Preparing for part two: opening presents at Sbux. Link (Sat 27 August 2011, 7:18PM)

 

Atop the old Macy's building @ LaSalle Apartments Link (Sat 27 August 2011, 11:43AM)

 

And @schnuth once again proves his awesomeness by trimming his pregnant wife's toenails AND massaging her feet. I am so fucking lucky. :-D (Fri 26 August 2011, 10:30PM)

 

*eyeroll* Because all Muslims are terrorists, esp. near the 10th anniversary of 9/11: Catholics cancel Ramadan dinner Link (Fri 26 August 2011, 11:34AM)

 

To whomever put the jar of chocolate-covered coffee beans in the pantry at #work: You Are Both Evil And Awesome. (Fri 26 August 2011, 9:38AM)

 

Yeah, maybe I should just hold off on reading my running and fitness mags for a while, and just stack 'em in a corner for post-baby reading. (Thu 25 August 2011, 8:45PM)

 

I have no idea how I'm going to find the time to get back to my pre-pregnancy shape this fall/winter. If I want it bad enough, tho, I will. (Thu 25 August 2011, 8:24PM)

 

Walked 1.6 miles in 38 mins and felt good. Enjoyed the cool breeze. Did not enjoy the increasing ligament pain. Link (Thu 25 August 2011, 1:04PM)

 

Cankles: I haz them. :( #pregnant #feet Link (Wed 24 August 2011, 9:40PM)

 

My very 1st issue of Fitness Mag has a very negative body image lead story headline, IMO: "Go From Heavy to Hot!" What, I can't be both? (Wed 24 August 2011, 9:29PM)

 

Opted not to watch the news, hoping to be productive earlier in the evening. Didn't work; read magazines and played iPhone games instead. (Wed 24 August 2011, 7:28PM)

 

Not exactly what I expected to see in my work email... Link (Wed 24 August 2011, 1:22PM)

 

I've been so good this whole #pregnancy not "eating for two." I still track all my food intake. I can't buckle now, at #35weeks. #munchies (Tue 23 August 2011, 6:25PM)

 

There are several very #pregnant ladies at my #work right now. I think we're all getting tired of the "something in the water" jokes. (Tue 23 August 2011, 3:13PM)

 

Walked 1.66 miles in 38 mins and felt good. Felt super slow. Warm, sweaty, and swollen. Still a good walk, though. Link (Tue 23 August 2011, 12:46PM)

 

Window Washers @ Edison Building Link (Tue 23 August 2011, 10:49AM)

 

Oh, crap. I only have one @arrogantworms song on my iPod, and it's not Rocks and Trees. This is a major oversight on my part. #earworm (Tue 23 August 2011, 10:03AM)

 

My toes: I miss them sometimes. #35weeks #pregnant Link (Mon 22 August 2011, 8:06PM)

 

This Prestige shipping service Amazon uses is weird. Just got a pkg from a surly cellphone-talking lady in an unmarked late '80s sedan. (Mon 22 August 2011, 7:39PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 45 mins and felt good. Started my walk with some ligament pain, but it worked itself out. Link (Mon 22 August 2011, 1:19PM)

 

I'll bet you thought I was kidding about the kittywearing. #mobywrap #cat #dork (FYI, Mei did NOT approve.) Link (Sun 21 August 2011, 4:27PM)

 

Check out @schnuth's mad diapering skills @ Flower Hospital Link (Sat 20 August 2011, 4:07PM)

 

Getting ready to learn about birthin' my baby @ Flower Hospital Link (Fri 19 August 2011, 6:26PM)

 

El Cheapo Iced Mocha: free cocoa, free decaf, free ice from work. Link (Fri 19 August 2011, 1:33PM)

 

Quiet day in the office; lots of people out for the day. Finding I'd rather take a nap than get a head start on all the #work I need to do. (Fri 19 August 2011, 11:18AM)

 

Whenever someone attributes a feat of science to being a miracle of God, I always want to correct them. That's the douchebag #atheist in me. (Thu 18 August 2011, 10:23PM)

 

Breastfeeding class flyer says I need to bring a doll and a receiving blanket. Realized I don't have any receiving blankets yet. #babyshower (Thu 18 August 2011, 7:36PM)

 

For lack of a front porch, I've got the screen door propped open and am sitting on the threshold with my feet out in the rain. It works. (Thu 18 August 2011, 7:06PM)

 

Q for @uberfunktion and other band/corps geeks: best medium for a Tron: Legacy show? Drumline, drumcorps, or HS marching band (with synths)? (Thu 18 August 2011, 6:20PM)

 

Received from the land of Hong Kong: #Anpanman #baby wear! Link (Wed 17 August 2011, 8:48PM)

 

Holy pregnant sciatica, Batman! My lower back didn't like me much while I was vacuuming, but it's better now. Perhaps some gentle yoga now? (Wed 17 August 2011, 8:21PM)

 

2nd attempt at #totoro stencil: better, but colored pencil won't work on everything. Link (Wed 17 August 2011, 7:10PM)

 

1st attempt at #Totoro stencil: a learning experience, not quite a success. Link (Wed 17 August 2011, 6:51PM)

 

Good news: hunger is no longer masquerading as nausea! Bad news: I just ate breakfast and am hungry again/still. #pregnancy #34weeks (Wed 17 August 2011, 9:00AM)

 

I've been meaning to write a review of our resort in Aruba for literally months now. Time to go cross that off the @teuxdeux list. (Tue 16 August 2011, 7:25PM)

 

Awesome #greenlantern sketch by @artbaltazar for Junior's room! Link (Tue 16 August 2011, 4:21PM)

 

Walked 1.5 miles in 34 mins and felt good. These shorter walks are the new normal. Link (Tue 16 August 2011, 1:16PM)

 

Funeral procession goes by; I automatically spread my feet and clasp my hands to stand at parade rest out of respect. #drumcorps #habits (Tue 16 August 2011, 12:11PM)

 

Exhausted. Arguing with myself as to whether I should just stay home today. So far, my inner responsible adult is winning, unfortunately. (Tue 16 August 2011, 7:18AM)

 

Time to get my camera set up and post today's baby bump pic and weekly blog post. My Mom's getting antsy in the next time zone over. ;-) (Mon 15 August 2011, 7:20PM)

 

Pizza Papalis on #Yelp: My co-workers and I make Pizza Papalis a regular stop in our downtown lunch rotation. Link (Mon 15 August 2011, 4:24PM)

 

Forgot how much fun @schnuth and I used to have playing Tetris Attack for SNES, back in the day. It appears I still have the touch. ;-) (Sun 14 August 2011, 10:05PM)

 

This Fab site actually has some hip stuff; splurged on a sleepsack. Link (Sun 14 August 2011, 5:28PM)

 

Crib mattress acquired! Now to wait until after the baby shower to see what else we'll still need to buy. (Sun 14 August 2011, 2:49PM)

 

My best score in #wordswithfriends - sorry, @schnuth. :) Link (Sun 14 August 2011, 1:44PM)

 

Have I told the interwebs lately how awesome my husband @schnuth is? Just wanted to make sure everybody knew. Carry on. ^_^ (Sun 14 August 2011, 11:59AM)

 

This sounds right up my alley: Korea encourages 'hanok' guesthouses for tourists seeking local experience Link (Sat 13 August 2011, 10:27AM)

 

Dammit. Breakfast made me hungrier. Back to the kitchen. #pregnant (Sat 13 August 2011, 9:53AM)

 

Woo! Got a bunch of stuff done! Items packed to return, childbirth class forms completed, violet potted. Not all, but most accomplished. (Fri 12 August 2011, 7:42PM)

 

Have a crapload of stuff I haven't done this week bc I've been too tired. Here's hoping I can make this Friday energy last the evening! (Fri 12 August 2011, 5:55PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 42 mins and felt good. My hands are swollen like crazy, but I've got no other complaints. Link (Fri 12 August 2011, 1:00PM)

 

Mo Joe's on #Yelp: Good place to stop for a snack or a coffee on your way to work. Link (Fri 12 August 2011, 10:21AM)

 

One more day before the weekend, and it should be a quiet one, since my boss will be out of the office. Contemplating hitting the hay early. (Thu 11 August 2011, 8:40PM)

 

I try hard not to be the atheist that all the believers love to hate. But every now & then, I have to speak my mind, & that pisses ppl off. (Thu 11 August 2011, 6:17PM)

 

Audioboo: Take Five Link (Thu 11 August 2011, 12:53PM)

 

Audioboo: Lunch with the Urban Jazz Collective Link (Thu 11 August 2011, 12:52PM)

 

Checking out yet another fine musical ensemble from the #Toledo School for the Arts: this time, the Urban Jazz Collective. Not bad for HS. (Thu 11 August 2011, 12:50PM)

 

Urban Jazz Collective @ Levis Square Link (Thu 11 August 2011, 12:35PM)

 

Feeling a little "off" today. Kinda queasy, with moments of lightheadedness.q I could sure use a nap. #notgonnahappen (Thu 11 August 2011, 11:13AM)

 

Lost a sizable number of #geek points today when I had to confirm whether Green Lantern was a DC property (versus Marvel). Geek #fail. (Wed 10 August 2011, 7:26PM)

 

Clouds Over Downtown Toledo Link (Wed 10 August 2011, 2:52PM)

 

Dear Visual Studio: Thanks for crashing for no discernible reason and losing all of my morning's work. DIAF. My best, Diana. #FML (Wed 10 August 2011, 10:15AM)

 

Far Too Far off of @Stenobot's album Sink Or Swim... makes me cry now that I know it's about his son. I still blame my #pregnancy hormones. (Wed 10 August 2011, 8:34AM)

 

After a good tickle from @schnuth, some XTC playing at the coffeeshop after work, and hanging with @Traeonna, my grumpy is gone. Yay! \o/ (Tue 9 August 2011, 7:50PM)

 

Having a day. And my 11am meeting ran over, so I didn't even get to take my lunch walk to de-stress. Do NOT mess with the preggo, seriously. (Tue 9 August 2011, 1:14PM)

 

Why do I always feel like such a d-bag when I complain about something that's genuinely sub-par? It's just a curtain...but it's not quality. (Mon 8 August 2011, 8:10PM)

 

Yeah, I'm 0 for 2 with online purchases today: my #maternity pantyhose aren't the right size. At least Amazon has straightforward returns. (Mon 8 August 2011, 6:59PM)

 

Trying to figure out the nicest, non-douchiest way to tell an Etsy seller that the valance I bought from her lacks the quality I expected. (Mon 8 August 2011, 6:17PM)

 

Random Sighting of Bowling Shoes @ Promenade Park Link (Mon 8 August 2011, 1:04PM)

 

Walked 1.5 miles in 36 mins and felt great. Stopped a couple of times to take pictures or talk to coworkers. Link (Mon 8 August 2011, 12:56PM)

 

Confused as to why the mobile @GracoBaby website requires a login, when the standard does not. Just wanted to look up installation info! (Sun 7 August 2011, 10:48AM)

 

Today's #pregnancy discoveries: 1) my yukata (Japanese robe) is pointlessly small; 2) my granny panties' waists are too elastic. #33weeks (Sun 7 August 2011, 10:19AM)

 

Scored a Graco car seat for free from friends, then scored a Graco stroller for $50 at Once Upon A Child. Effin' A. (Sat 6 August 2011, 2:56PM)

 

Must determine which link in the chain is responsible for all my blog posts for the week showing up at once (days late) in Google Reader. (Sat 6 August 2011, 10:15AM)

 

Having a fun-filled Friday night of... um... laying around and being pregnant, I guess. Playing games, reading magazines, being tired. Meh. (Fri 5 August 2011, 8:28PM)

 

1st Choice Chiropractic on #Yelp: The experience is far more pleasant than with other chiropractors I have seen. Link (Fri 5 August 2011, 3:53PM)

 

Walked 1.25 miles in 28 mins and felt good. Weather's nice for once! Sun, breeze, not too humid. Link (Fri 5 August 2011, 12:40PM)

 

Photo Thursday is now in progress. Link (Thu 4 August 2011, 8:00PM)

 

Today's #pregnancy #TMI moment: My boob hurt all PM. The sling strap of my nursing bra was way out of place and cutting into my areola. Ow. (Thu 4 August 2011, 6:16PM)

 

Browsing #maternity photos online for more self-portrait ideas. If I see one more pic with the mom-to-be's hands in the shape of a heart... (Thu 4 August 2011, 4:22PM)

 

Tomukun Noodle Bar on #Yelp: My husband and I make a point to have lunch at Tomukun every time we visit Ann Arbor. Link (Thu 4 August 2011, 3:17PM)

 

Oh, how I do miss having relatively strong and useful abdominal muscles. Changing position is a challenge without them. #pregnancy (Wed 3 August 2011, 9:06PM)

 

I could really go for a nap. Alas, 'tis time to vacuum the house. #grownup (Wed 3 August 2011, 7:49PM)

 

Ugh. Seriously, ABC News? A story/special on near-death experiences? This is not news, not unless you have some new scientific facts abt it. (Wed 3 August 2011, 7:00PM)

 

Did a yoga workout and felt good. Worked hard enough to break a sweat -- or was that because I turned off the AC? Link (Tue 2 August 2011, 8:32PM)

 

After my 30-minute MommyShape yoga DVD session, such things like writing an overdue vacation review are taking a backseat to just relaxing. (Tue 2 August 2011, 8:30PM)

 

When your A/C just needs to be good 'nough. Link (Tue 2 August 2011, 4:34PM)

 

Uh-oh. Female co-worker just pointed out that I've developed the #pregnancy waddle. Time for some stretches and light strength training? (Tue 2 August 2011, 11:04AM)

 

Hips, knees AND ankles all decided to ache last night. The barking dog next door didn't help. I really can't just call in tired, though... (Tue 2 August 2011, 7:40AM)

 

YouTube is a dangerous place. George Carlin to Richard Pryor to Gene Wilder -- I'm getting distracted from writing my blog entry. (Mon 1 August 2011, 9:38PM)

 

Not interested in wearing an "I Voted" sticker with God on it. RT @hemantmehta: Last Chance to Vote Against God in Ohio Link (Mon 1 August 2011, 3:42PM)

 

Walked 1.5 miles in 34 mins and felt good. Heat index of 99F, but the breeze was nice. Might have kept going if not ... Link (Mon 1 August 2011, 12:59PM)

 

Oh, damn. This might be a really short walk. #hothothot #heatdome #FML #pregnant Link (Mon 1 August 2011, 12:12PM)

 

Distractions number 2 and 3 came close on the heels of the first. Maybe I should just resign myself to a Monday of random crap. (Mon 1 August 2011, 10:48AM)

 

...And not five minutes into my attempt at concentration, I get derailed by a question from a co-worker. So it's one of THOSE Mondays. (Mon 1 August 2011, 10:27AM)

 

I can haz concentration, plz? Maybe it's time to set a goal for the morning and pop in my earbuds. #ihatemondays (Mon 1 August 2011, 10:19AM)

 

Star of India on #Yelp: Fabulous Indian food in a classic American diner setting! Up until recently, this building... Link (Sun 31 July 2011, 8:35PM)

 

Glad to see Kitty Mei getting used to the new layout of what used to be her room. #nursery Link (Sun 31 July 2011, 5:07PM)

 

It's not weird to be thinking about the annual Christmas family portrait in July... is it? #pregnant #planningahead #wayahead (Sun 31 July 2011, 4:11PM)

 

Forgot to say "light" when I ordered. Fancy Java Chip Frap for me! @ Starbucks Link (Sun 31 July 2011, 12:54PM)

 

My #cat is enamored with my #makeup brushes. Link (Sun 31 July 2011, 11:34AM)

 

Small Press @ Vault of Midnight Link (Sat 30 July 2011, 4:22PM)

 

Jumbo Cupcakes @ Cupcake Station Link (Sat 30 July 2011, 4:19PM)

 

Enjoying what might be our last trip to Ann Arbor for a long time. Doing the stuff we always do: noodles, bookstores, coffee. Loving it. (Sat 30 July 2011, 3:02PM)

 

#vintage #dresses @ The Getup Vintage Link (Sat 30 July 2011, 2:43PM)

 

Home Made #Pie @ Schmucker's Restaurant Link (Fri 29 July 2011, 8:43PM)

 

Quiet Friday. Half the office seems to be out for the day. Finding it hard to concentrate on actual work. Is it 4:45 yet...? (Fri 29 July 2011, 10:55AM)

 

Rainy, dreary morning; perfect day to listen to The Cure en route to work! Link (Fri 29 July 2011, 8:03AM)

 

Dresser(s) for child's room acquired via Craigslist. IRL Achievement Unlocked: Thrifty Parenting! (Thu 28 July 2011, 9:36PM)

 

Oh, to have even a casual Friday. RT @warrenparsons: I think tomorrow is a shorts and flip-flops day. #noOfficeDressCode #summer (Thu 28 July 2011, 6:33PM)

 

420 Madison Avenue... *giggle* @ City of Toledo Dept of Public Utilities Link (Thu 28 July 2011, 1:06PM)

 

Look up and appreciate #Toledo architecture @ The Gardner Building Link (Thu 28 July 2011, 12:29PM)

 

Instead of walking in the heat, enjoying a cold beverage over lunch @ Biggby Coffee Link (Thu 28 July 2011, 12:14PM)

 

Government lulz. RT @sarah1104: Comic Sans? Really? Link (Thu 28 July 2011, 12:06PM)

 

Looks like no walk today! RT @13abcStormTeam: AM showers, chance of PM storms, hot & humid today, highs near 90 with a heat index near 100. (Thu 28 July 2011, 8:32AM)

 

Crap. I really want a brownie. #pregnant #craving (Wed 27 July 2011, 2:01PM)

 

Sometimes, loose translations are the best. #Anpanman Link (Wed 27 July 2011, 1:36PM)

 

Walked 1.75 miles in 37 mins and felt good. Warm. Slow. Sweaty. Necessary. Link (Tue 26 July 2011, 12:50PM)

 

News flash: you didn't need a study about this. You could have asked me after I watched Avatar and TRON Legacy. Link (Mon 25 July 2011, 3:33PM)

 

Took off my walking shoes and haven't put my work shoes back on yet. Would anyone notice if I walked out barefoot to refill my water? (Mon 25 July 2011, 12:59PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 41 mins and felt good. Took it easy after a week away from walking due to the heat. Link (Mon 25 July 2011, 12:48PM)

 

Keep dreaming that @AdamRichman and I are friends IRL. Dreamed last night that I met him & told him about it. Too much MvF, perhaps? (Mon 25 July 2011, 7:31AM)

 

Wondering how long I should just stick out today's tummy troubles before resorting to the Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast (BRAT) diet. (Sun 24 July 2011, 6:02PM)

 

Successfully slept in on a Sunday! Taking full advantage of long sleeps for the next 9 weeks or so, while I still can. #pregnant (Sun 24 July 2011, 11:26AM)

 

Outdoor mall #rain fail @ The Shops At Fallen Timbers Link (Sat 23 July 2011, 7:05PM)

 

Walmart to the rescue! Not the exact model I wanted, but Junior won't care that the sides of his crib are swoopy instead of straight. (Sat 23 July 2011, 3:24PM)

 

Plans to get our crib at Burlington's Baby Depot foiled by store being closed due to power outage. Heading to Wally World next. (Sat 23 July 2011, 2:28PM)

 

Just got comped for our drinks by our barista at #Starbucks just because we were the nicest customers she'd had all day. #nicetobenice (Sat 23 July 2011, 1:10PM)

 

Alas, Amazon spoiled the surprise by putting Mobywrap Inc on the return address. Link (Sat 23 July 2011, 10:27AM)

 

Someone bought me an item off my baby registry & paid for gift wrap, but then Amazon put the vendor's name in the return address on the box. (Sat 23 July 2011, 10:23AM)

 

Quiet time with #kitty Mei and @schnuth Link (Thu 21 July 2011, 9:40PM)

 

Feeling epically #pregnant today. Link (Wed 20 July 2011, 6:21PM)

 

Sold American! *yeasty belch* RT @altonbrown: Did I mention that GE3 comes with a yeast puppet kit in the back #GoodEats (Wed 20 July 2011, 10:41AM)

 

Rocking the schoolmarm updo today. This heat is brutal; glad I work indoors in AC. Link (Wed 20 July 2011, 9:53AM)

 

Discovered this morning that my pantyhose fit a lot better two months ago than they do now. #30weeks #pregnant (Wed 20 July 2011, 8:33AM)

 

That was the longest, hottest OB visit ever -- and it was apparently after they'd gotten the AC working again. Must've been brutal earlier. (Tue 19 July 2011, 4:42PM)

 

Carol Burnett playing in the chiropractor's waiting room would be fine if it were all comedy and no musical numbers. Yikes. (Mon 18 July 2011, 11:28AM)

 

Between the heat and the fucked-up dreams, I got some seriously shitty sleep last night. Rolled into work later than I'd hoped. (Mon 18 July 2011, 9:00AM)

 

Yeah, @schnuth and I are *those* weirdos @ Burger Bar 419 Link (Sun 17 July 2011, 7:46PM)

 

Sriracha-Soy Deviled Eggs @ Burger Bar 419 Link (Sun 17 July 2011, 7:03PM)

 

Chillin' with my kitty cat and getting ready to head out to an early lunch before the maternity tour at the hospital. Life is good. (Sun 17 July 2011, 10:51AM)

 

Ski's on #Yelp: Ski's serves delicious Polish favorites, and some adaptations of other dishes with a Polish twist. Link (Sat 16 July 2011, 9:43PM)

 

Scored a Baby Bjorn for $30 at Once Upon a Child! It's true: they do get new stuff out on the floor regularly. We've been going every week. (Sat 16 July 2011, 5:07PM)

 

Potato and Cheese Pierogies @ Ski's Polish American Restaurant Link (Sat 16 July 2011, 11:29AM)

 

Cabbage and Noodles with Meatballs @ Ski's Polish American Restaurant Link (Sat 16 July 2011, 11:27AM)

 

Walked 1.9 miles in 41 mins and felt good. Slowed down by ligament pain in my abdomen, but otherwise OK. Link (Fri 15 July 2011, 1:12PM)

 

I hope Junior will like his #Totoro wall hanging. Link (Thu 14 July 2011, 10:09PM)

 

Just PMed the Yelper who ousted me as Queen of Toledo to congratulate her. Too weird and stalkery? I hope not, but probably. (Thu 14 July 2011, 8:43PM)

 

Shai Mediterranean Caf? on #Yelp: I haven't been disappointed by anything I've tried here... but it's chilly in winter! Link (Thu 14 July 2011, 8:22PM)

 

Mini fashion show, just me & the cat: nursing bras, maternity undies, and a (relatively but not redonkulously) cute dress. Comfy items all! (Thu 14 July 2011, 6:24PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 44 mins and felt good. Slow walk, taking photos with my Praktica SLR along the way. Link (Thu 14 July 2011, 12:53PM)

 

My feet are swollen and my right hip is sore, yet I'm still going for a lunch walk to finish testing my Practika #camera from East Germany. (Thu 14 July 2011, 11:52AM)

 

An unfortunate part of me taking maternity self-portraits: I don't like my facial profile. This makes baby bump photos challenging. (Wed 13 July 2011, 9:04PM)

 

.@donttrythis Re Smurfette: I think my childhood has just been raped. Link (Wed 13 July 2011, 1:56PM)

 

Quimby's At The Park on #Yelp: Once they get their act together, they'll be a fine addition to downtown #Toledo. Link (Wed 13 July 2011, 1:47PM)

 

The #design_og hashtag is bringing back tons of mid-90s memories. Teaching myself HTML in 1996 from the NCSA website... Good times. (Tue 12 July 2011, 6:58PM)

 

I've decided that the 3rd trimester must just be to prepare me for what life will be like when I'm constantly tired & sore AND have a baby. (Mon 11 July 2011, 10:51PM)

 

Looking thru maternity portraits on Google Images for self-portrait ideas. So many black-and-white, low-key (dark-toned) photos! Too normal. (Mon 11 July 2011, 8:41PM)

 

Listening to Copland's Appalachian Spring for the first time in years. Remembering how much I used it to keep my sanity back in high school. (Mon 11 July 2011, 7:35PM)

 

#Kitty Mei and @schnuth having playtime Link (Mon 11 July 2011, 4:42PM)

 

Just as well that I took today off, I guess. Never did feel quite normal, but managed to knock off some tedious tasks on my to-do list. (Mon 11 July 2011, 4:36PM)

 

Totally failed my save vs insomnia this morning, despite knowing I had a 9am mtg at work. I need to level up my Mom-to-be sleep-dep skillz. (Mon 11 July 2011, 10:56AM)

 

#Kitty Mei is intrigued by the folding of #baby clothes. Link (Sun 10 July 2011, 6:49PM)

 

First load of #baby clothes washed, dried, and folded. Hard to comprehend that a small human will be wearing these in a few short months. (Sun 10 July 2011, 6:03PM)

 

Realized today that I have no idea what t-shirt size I'll wear postpartum, thanks to my new soon-to-be-lactating hooters. (Sun 10 July 2011, 5:10PM)

 

#Ohio Turnpike Sign @ Maumee Antique Mall Link (Sun 10 July 2011, 3:30PM)

 

Wow, I've been away from #drumcorps and #DCI for awhile. How long has Div II/III been "Open Class," and Open Class been "World Class"? (Sun 10 July 2011, 10:08AM)

 

Garlic and Scallion with Fish @ Wei Wei Link (Sat 9 July 2011, 7:46PM)

 

Grab bag FTW! Eight #baby boys' tops for $20 @ Old Navy Link (Sat 9 July 2011, 5:30PM)

 

Hit eight garage sales this afternoon and only scored at one: a few onesies and a hat. Better than nothing, I suppose. (Sat 9 July 2011, 3:51PM)

 

.@altonbrown Can I just mention that I still laugh aloud at the Dune references in the punch episode of #goodeats? "The spice must flow..." (Sat 9 July 2011, 11:59AM)

 

Man Protesting the Jehovah's Witnesses @ SeaGate Convention Center Link (Fri 8 July 2011, 8:41AM)

 

If I try to stand up straight and tuck my tailbone under, my abs get sore from the extra weight. If I don't, my back gets sore. What to do? (Thu 7 July 2011, 9:14PM)

 

Walked 1.93 miles in 37 mins and felt great. If not for my aching back and abs, I might have wanted to break into a ... Link (Thu 7 July 2011, 8:58PM)

 

Ruh-roh. Pushing the upper limit of where I should be right now, in terms of #pregnancy #weight. Link (Thu 7 July 2011, 6:25PM)

 

Postponing my daily walk until this evening, in favor of designing a #dashboard for #work. Link (Thu 7 July 2011, 12:22PM)

 

It's been about a week now. Looks like two cans of Critter Ridder and a box of used cat litter finally convinced our groundhog to relocate. (Wed 6 July 2011, 8:21PM)

 

I miss watching @altonbrown at 7pm every evening. Maybe I should set my VCR for 11am. Or join the 21st century and get a DVR. #goodeats (Wed 6 July 2011, 6:53PM)

 

Reading Ina May's Guide To Childbirth. Soothing to read about the calm home/birth center births, but the hospital horror stories don't help. (Tue 5 July 2011, 10:38PM)

 

Walked 1.3 miles in 26 mins and felt great. Waited until the temps dropped a little before heading out. Felt good to... Link (Tue 5 July 2011, 8:38PM)

 

My kind of day off: #camera, #coffee and @schnuth. @ Starbucks Link (Mon 4 July 2011, 3:25PM)

 

Today's recommendation from Drew The 6-Armed Super Barista @ Starbucks Link (Sun 3 July 2011, 9:07PM)

 

Squeezing off some test shots with my Praktica Super TL1000 #camera. Not as automatic as I'm used to, but it's good for me to have to think. (Sun 3 July 2011, 4:53PM)

 

"Would you like to try a Mocha Coconut #Frappuccino?" Yes, please! #starbucks Link (Sun 3 July 2011, 4:46PM)

 

Entering the 3rd trimester, I suspect that it's going to get even more bothersome only being able to sleep on Side A or Side B. Ouchie hips. (Sun 3 July 2011, 11:09AM)

 

Hmm. According to @toledonews, a sewer project is about to change my commute to and from work from now until I go on maternity leave. Fun! (Sat 2 July 2011, 10:44AM)

 

Seriously, I'm really bummed that I won't be trying to beat my PR one year after my very 1st 5K this December. At best, I could walk it. (Fri 1 July 2011, 7:17PM)

 

Reading the latest @runnersworld mag and fretting about how and when I'm going to start running again after baby. My training time is toast. (Fri 1 July 2011, 7:09PM)

 

Walked 1.8 miles in 38 mins and felt alright. It was a slow, warm walk, but I'm glad I went, anyway. Link (Fri 1 July 2011, 1:21PM)

 

Orange Flowers and Bee @ Owens Corning Link (Fri 1 July 2011, 10:32AM)

 

Only an utter #camera nerd would read the manual, learn about depth-of-field preview, try it, and exclaim aloud, "Whoooa! Neat-OH!" #dork (Thu 30 June 2011, 10:10PM)

 

My new-to-me #German #camera - the Praktica Super TL1000. Link (Thu 30 June 2011, 10:02PM)

 

This thrift store camera is positively filthy. Link (Thu 30 June 2011, 9:42PM)

 

I'm only on Facebook because so many of my friends and acquaintances use it as their primary online communication. Why join Google+? (Thu 30 June 2011, 6:50PM)

 

Time for Photo Thursday. Finally going to post a photo that isn't of Aruba! Also going to thoroughly clean a new-to-me 35mm Praktica SLR. (Thu 30 June 2011, 6:41PM)

 

3 oz udon, can of mushrooms, dash of soy, 1/4 cup cream of mushroom soup, dashi, red pepper flake, basil. #recipe #dinner (Thu 30 June 2011, 6:17PM)

 

Beautiful day on the Maumee River Link (Thu 30 June 2011, 1:41PM)

 

Walked 1.8 miles in 37 mins and felt good. Today was not the day to wear a long-sleeved black shirt... Link (Thu 30 June 2011, 1:10PM)

 

I should really learn not to put nine items on my evening's @teuxdeux list. I'm only going to accomplish one or two (three if they're easy). (Wed 29 June 2011, 9:24PM)

 

Well, crap. Installation hardware isn't universal between brands of mini-blinds. That was time wasted. Gotta just buy new blinds, I guess. (Wed 29 June 2011, 8:44PM)

 

#Red #Flowers in downtown #Toledo @ Table Forty 4 Link (Wed 29 June 2011, 1:17PM)

 

Rocking the 1-hr Glucose Challenge Test this morning. Getting a wicked sugar buzz from this orange drink. Link (Wed 29 June 2011, 8:42AM)

 

Well, I guess every evening can't be super-productive. Dinner, nap, Star Trek book, and iPh0ne games was all I managed tonight. Meh. (Tue 28 June 2011, 10:22PM)

 

Took an hour-long nap and feel just as groggy as when I fell asleep. This is why I'm not a big fan of taking naps. (Likely to change soon.) (Tue 28 June 2011, 8:10PM)

 

Walked 1.95 miles in 38 mins and felt good. Almost in my 3rd trimester; feel like I'm training for an event! Link (Mon 27 June 2011, 12:59PM)

 

Today's #grownup success: I forced myself not to use a sick day as a sleeping-in day. Might make it thru June having used NO sick days! \o/ (Mon 27 June 2011, 9:00AM)

 

How about that? Consolidating all my random sewing stuff really freed up a lot of the #baby's room. Only odds and ends left to relocate. (Sun 26 June 2011, 5:41PM)

 

I didn't care about being the Queen of Toledo on #Yelp until someone moved here from Cali and ousted me. Now I'm pretending not to care. (Sun 26 June 2011, 5:03PM)

 

Enjoying an iced decaf skinny vanilla latte with @schnuth @ Starbucks Link (Sun 26 June 2011, 2:26PM)

 

A Japanese person commented in kanji on an Instagram sushi pic of mine. Spent 30 mins of research to find he'd written "Sushi!" *facepalm* (Sat 25 June 2011, 11:53AM)

 

OK, the "taking baby home from the hospital" outfit hype. Is it about new parents who have other family with them, or about the pictures? (Fri 24 June 2011, 9:32PM)

 

Splurged (OK, spent $10) on a #cute #baby #hat on #Etsy. Link (Fri 24 June 2011, 9:01PM)

 

Aw. He'll be missed. RT @TrixieMercury: RIP Peter Falk- Columbo, Wings of Desire and my fav: @thefredsavage's grandpa in Princess Bride (Fri 24 June 2011, 3:47PM)

 

It started #raining as soon as I started my #walk @ Imagination Station Link (Fri 24 June 2011, 1:09PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 36 mins and felt good. Started raining as soon as I got outside, so I walked indoors instead. My n... Link (Fri 24 June 2011, 1:06PM)

 

Looking at local maternity/newborn photographers. Yikes, $$$. Wondering if I couldn't just set up in the baby's room and do self-portraits. (Thu 23 June 2011, 10:29PM)

 

Wow. Glad I didn't pay $40 for a 24-min and a 14-min DVD. But for 75 cents, Dunstan was worth my time and money! Proof comes in 3 months... (Thu 23 June 2011, 7:58PM)

 

Watching the Dunstan Baby Language DVDs I picked up at a garage sale. My cat is perplexed by all the babies crying on the TV. (Thu 23 June 2011, 7:27PM)

 

The hard part about converting a storage/catch-all room into a nursery is figuring out where to store the stuff you'd stored there. (Thu 23 June 2011, 7:01PM)

 

Dinner of champions. Link (Thu 23 June 2011, 6:00PM)

 

Great set by Glass City Steel. Buster Poindexter, Marley, Zeppelin, Jackson 5, and more. Tight group, having fun, with a great improv solo. (Thu 23 June 2011, 12:55PM)

 

Audioboo: Glass City Steel @ Levis Square Link (Thu 23 June 2011, 12:40PM)

 

Crap. So jealous of these kids from #Toledo School for the Arts. I woulda crapped my pants to go to a school like that. A steel drum band?! (Thu 23 June 2011, 12:21PM)

 

Glass City Steel (Toledo School for the Arts) @ Levis Square Link (Thu 23 June 2011, 12:15PM)

 

Doing product research, comparing @BabyBargainBook reviews to prices online via iPhone. Hit a company's site that requires Flash. Argh! (Wed 22 June 2011, 10:28PM)

 

Dear sellers on Etsy: just because the dress is roomy, comes in plus sizes, or has an empire waist, that does NOT make it a maternity dress. (Wed 22 June 2011, 9:46PM)

 

I just can't get into this whole idea of talking to my #pregnant belly when I'm home alone. I know he can hear me, but I feel like a tool. (Wed 22 June 2011, 9:09PM)

 

I always feel so grown-up and accomplished after I'm done vacuuming. #grownup #dork (Wed 22 June 2011, 8:55PM)

 

That woodchuck bastard moved back in, even after we doused his home with Critter Ridder and filled the holes with dirt and used cat litter. (Wed 22 June 2011, 6:01PM)

 

Oh, shit. I apparently can no longer sit cross-legged on the floor for extended periods of time. Shooting pain in my ass and leg. #pregnancy (Tue 21 June 2011, 8:18PM)

 

I saved two pairs of Dinkles and 6 pairs of #drumcorps practice gloves...?! Link (Tue 21 June 2011, 8:01PM)

 

Hard to say goodbye to some of my #drumcorps keepsakes, like drill books. Link (Tue 21 June 2011, 7:44PM)

 

Per reactions to today's demo, user base doesn't love their new #SSRS dashboard as much as mgmt does. Deflated. Still need to finish dev. (Tue 21 June 2011, 11:17AM)

 

Did a fitness workout for 30 mins and felt great. Been a while since I worked up a proper sweat exercising. That fel... Link (Mon 20 June 2011, 7:09PM)

 

It appears that the key to avoiding insane hunger at dinnertime is for me to have a yogurt at 4:15. Now cooking dinner and working out! (Mon 20 June 2011, 6:13PM)

 

My coworkers and I flubbed this one today... RT @mathowie: The first rule of doing presentations should be "Never let them see your desktop" (Mon 20 June 2011, 1:11PM)

 

I rarely wear makeup to #work unless something important is happening. Link (Mon 20 June 2011, 8:37AM)

 

Dear PNC Mobile Deposit: your neat app doesn't read my completely clear check endorsement. This shit doesn't work. DIAF. Truly yours, Diana. (Sun 19 June 2011, 5:00PM)

 

Did I mention that @schnuth took me out to see Green Lantern yesterday? I've never read the comics, but I loved the flick. (Sun 19 June 2011, 4:09PM)

 

Had a chill day yesterday: matinee and dinner with @schnuth. No baby shopping, minimal baby thoughts at all. Feeling less overwhelmed now. (Sun 19 June 2011, 11:29AM)

 

Enjoying #sushi without raw fish while #pregnant @ Domo Link (Sat 18 June 2011, 11:04PM)

 

Gyro @ Shai Mediterranean Caf? Link (Sat 18 June 2011, 2:16PM)

 

One-Armed Clock @ Shai Mediterranean Caf? Link (Sat 18 June 2011, 1:38PM)

 

Getting ready to answer some emails on @schnuth's iPad Link (Sat 18 June 2011, 10:53AM)

 

Grateful for friends who email with an "Everything will be OK" when I need it. In-depth email volleys are in my future tomorrow... (Fri 17 June 2011, 11:41PM)

 

Handouts are ready for Monday's #SSRS demo. Link (Fri 17 June 2011, 4:06PM)

 

Walked 2.17 miles in 43 mins and felt great. Lots of runners out today; wished I were one of them. Link (Fri 17 June 2011, 12:58PM)

 

O hai, Productive Morning! It's been so long since I've seen you! Hoping to see your buddy Productive Afternoon later today. #work (Fri 17 June 2011, 11:27AM)

 

Hey, #Toledo! Pay $6 for $12 Worth Of Mediterranean Fare and Drinks at Shai Mediterranean Cafe today. I love this place! Link (Fri 17 June 2011, 8:19AM)

 

Every fucking time, spammers? Really? Am I going to have to start saying b4by and pr3gnant to thwart your bots? Fuck off. /profane rant (Thu 16 June 2011, 7:42PM)

 

Wish I could spend one day and not think about baby stuff. On the other hand, I crave information, and want to be prepared. Brain overload. (Thu 16 June 2011, 7:30PM)

 

If I didn't have to prepare for meetings and demos so often anymore, I might actually be able to get some good, solid work done. #frustrated (Thu 16 June 2011, 1:33PM)

 

Audioboo: Extra Stout Link (Thu 16 June 2011, 12:37PM)

 

Extra Stout performing over the lunch hour @ Levis Square Link (Thu 16 June 2011, 12:30PM)

 

I feel accomplished. My baby registry on Amazon is finally populated enough to go public. Still feel awkward being all "Hey, buy me Stuff!" (Wed 15 June 2011, 9:24PM)

 

What is up with me lately? All I want to do is curl up on the couch and read. Gotta pry myself away, though: chores await. #grownup (Wed 15 June 2011, 7:17PM)

 

Some kids parked their bikes by our garage b/c our house looked "abandoned." Seriously? Do I need to plant flowers by the mailbox? WTF? (Wed 15 June 2011, 5:58PM)

 

My iPod randomed to "The Terrible Mr. Grimshaw" during my drive to work this morning. Always makes me laugh. Look it up. :-) (Wed 15 June 2011, 8:43AM)

 

Proud of myself for keeping my pregnancy weight gain under control. Besides vacation, it's been slow and steady: Link (Tue 14 June 2011, 9:12PM)

 

Just because I use the #pregnant hashtag does NOT mean I want your spam about free baby crap. BLOCKED, bitchez. (Tue 14 June 2011, 7:46PM)

 

Plenty of stuff I could be doing, but none of it sounds good. I won't have the luxury of letting myself be bored in a few months. #pregnant (Tue 14 June 2011, 7:42PM)

 

Can't seem to get focused this morning. Zoning out bad. Could sure use a couple more hours' sleep today for some reason. Meh. (Tue 14 June 2011, 9:49AM)

 

Mei #kitty is all tuckered out after helping me frame some pictures. Link (Mon 13 June 2011, 7:43PM)

 

Framemakers and art-show entrants need to get together and decide what thickness of foamboard to use. Final matted piece is too thick... :-/ (Mon 13 June 2011, 7:27PM)

 

Should I be concerned that a groundhog has taken up residence in the abandoned flower bed against my house? He's dug himself two door-holes. (Mon 13 June 2011, 6:37PM)

 

Salmon burger on a wheat bun with fat-free cream cheese and sweet mango chutney? Come to mama. #dinner #omnomnom (Mon 13 June 2011, 6:09PM)

 

Today's @BabyBargainBook research topic: convertible car seats. Found affordable and safe choices for both cars, since we'll need two. (Sun 12 June 2011, 6:24PM)

 

Feel like I've shifted gears from preparing for the birth to preparing for a #baby. The birth will be what it is, but HOLY CRAP BABY WTF. (Sun 12 June 2011, 6:10PM)

 

The baby portion of yesterday's garage sale haul Link (Sun 12 June 2011, 5:34PM)

 

Just bought $100 in frames from Michael's. I <3 sales and coupons! All those posters and photos from art fairs are finally going up. (Sun 12 June 2011, 1:53PM)

 

Garage Sale Here! Link (Sat 11 June 2011, 11:27PM)

 

Long and busy day of socializing and garage sales. Spent $25 at 20 sales and got a crapton of baby stuff, plus a vintage camera and more! (Sat 11 June 2011, 11:22PM)

 

Spent the morning with my friend Erika and her 5-month-old daughter, getting tips and advice (and getting used to being around a baby). :-D (Sat 11 June 2011, 11:42AM)

 

This leaky POS #camera is going Goodwill. Link (Fri 10 June 2011, 10:30PM)

 

My cat is going to be nonplussed when I get a Moby Wrap and practice babywearing using her as a surrogate. ...Would that be kittywearing? (Fri 10 June 2011, 8:32PM)

 

Fucking Lomo. Sucks battery power like mad, and I don't notice because half the time I don't look thru the viewfinder. No vacati0n Lomo pix. (Fri 10 June 2011, 5:57PM)

 

Had planned an intense workday of Getting Shit Done, with specific end-of-day goals. Too bad I'm so out of it this morning. Caffeine...? (Fri 10 June 2011, 8:49AM)

 

Also? That sheet music had to be from Junior year; I was principal clarinet my Senior year in H.S. So, 1992-93. (I love Vaughan Williams.) (Thu 9 June 2011, 8:33PM)

 

Going thru boxes in the baby's room. Found some band music; hate to pitch it, but why keep the 2nd clarinet part? Link (Thu 9 June 2011, 8:30PM)

 

Me: Today vs. 10 years ago Link (Thu 9 June 2011, 8:14PM)

 

Photo Thursday slightly thwarted by my car not wanting to shift into park at Taylor Photo. Drove back home and put on the parking brake. (Thu 9 June 2011, 6:32PM)

 

Walked 1.9 miles in 36 mins and felt great. Ran into a #weightwatchers buddy! Talked pregnancy and weight stu... Link (Thu 9 June 2011, 1:29PM)

 

RT @toledonews: Failure at #Toledo Edison substation leaves customers in Toledo, Sylvania, & Sylvania Twp without power Link (Thu 9 June 2011, 7:17AM)

 

Whoa. Lights flickered while I was vacuuming. Guess the vacuum, A/C, box fan, ceiling fan, and a few lamps was almost too much? (Wed 8 June 2011, 9:33PM)

 

One of the awesome things about being a grown-up: making an entire meal of macaroni salad. (Wed 8 June 2011, 7:04PM)

 

I had really hoped that the dog next door would chill out with age. Unfortunately, he's just as vocal at just as late/early an hour as ever. (Tue 7 June 2011, 11:07PM)

 

Tried to walk to my Walking playlist today (120 bpm), and discovered that it's just a bit too fast for my new... Link (Tue 7 June 2011, 9:07PM)

 

Have I mentioned how awesome my girlfriends @relysh and @wamydia are? Just sayin'. :-D #babyshowerinaugust #happydance (Tue 7 June 2011, 8:42PM)

 

Googled photos of #Toledo hospital's birthing rooms, since I was curious. Not seeing any birthing bars on those beds, but otherwise not bad. (Tue 7 June 2011, 8:07PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 39 mins and felt good. I could sure use a non-sweaty shirt to change into. Link (Tue 7 June 2011, 1:04PM)

 

I know what's going up on the baby registry tonight... Link (Mon 6 June 2011, 7:57PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 39 mins and felt alright. Warm, sunny, and humid. Welcome to summer! Link (Mon 6 June 2011, 12:57PM)

 

Just added an interactive sorting feature to a #dashboard. My brain said, "Cloaking dewice now awailable in all flight modes!" #trek #geek (Mon 6 June 2011, 10:17AM)

 

Feeling unusually energetic and positive for a Sunday afternoon. Maybe there's something to be said for this Retail Therapy idea after all. (Sun 5 June 2011, 6:12PM)

 

Went shopping for maternity pants and unmentionables today. Bra fitting revealed that my cup size is now also unmentionable. Holy cow. (Sun 5 June 2011, 2:52PM)

 

#Plants @ The Old West End Link (Sat 4 June 2011, 3:14PM)

 

#Kitty Mei is unimpressed with my Spartus Full-Vue #vintage #camera. Link (Sat 4 June 2011, 12:11PM)

 

I guess it's not a "gut flap" if it's under my baby belly. In any case, I see it becoming a sweaty and uncomfortable problem this summer. (Sat 4 June 2011, 9:41AM)

 

Found a place for my Chi Chi's #sombrero in the baby's room Link (Sat 4 June 2011, 9:07AM)

 

No T-storms! Plz! Garage sales today! :-( RT @13abcStormTeam: Mostly sunny, warm today, high 88 with chance of afternoon thunderstorms. (Sat 4 June 2011, 8:35AM)

 

Realizing that a lot of the stuff I'd packratted away for "when I have kids" was actually for "if I have a daughter." Packrat fail. (Fri 3 June 2011, 9:50PM)

 

Tonight's @BabyBargainBook research topic: cribs. Conclusion: planning to buy a Graco crib from Wally World. Cheap, quality, place to sleep. (Fri 3 June 2011, 9:11PM)

 

Feeling grumpy and irritable all of a sudden. I'll chalk up this mood swing to hormones, I guess. Not how I wanted to start my weekend. (Fri 3 June 2011, 6:19PM)

 

Walked 1.75 miles in 35 mins and felt alright. One of my more sluggish days. Link (Fri 3 June 2011, 1:21PM)

 

Just killed what looked like the biggest goddamn ant I've ever seen. Half an inch long, and it was crawling up my ankle. I'm skeezed now. (Thu 2 June 2011, 11:22PM)

 

Since I've been enforcing "quiet time" for myself before bed (no TV or computer), I've been accomplishing less, but getting sleepy earlier. (Thu 2 June 2011, 9:32PM)

 

So far, this #tdwi webinar has been part Data Warehousing 101 and part SAP advertisement. Was hoping to learn more concepts and processes. (Thu 2 June 2011, 12:44PM)

 

Foregoing today's lunch walk to watch a #tdwi webinar on Enterprise Information Management. #datawarehousing #work #geek (Thu 2 June 2011, 11:57AM)

 

I'm still just like I was as a little kid: hate to go to bed at night, but also hate to be woken up in the morning. (Wed 1 June 2011, 10:40PM)

 

Just talked with @Traeonna for TWO HOURS under the pretense of meeting to have her fix a skirt of mine. That was unexpected and very cool. (Wed 1 June 2011, 8:36PM)

 

Really want to run, but my pregnant body won't let me. My next running stint might be at the gym at work this winter, after maternity leave. (Tue 31 May 2011, 10:28PM)

 

Just spent ten minutes over IM explaining leetspeak to a coworker. n00b. (Tue 31 May 2011, 4:38PM)

 

Learned about Dunstan #baby language via @Pregtastic today. Trying to decide if being excited about this makes me geeky or crunchy. Or both. (Tue 31 May 2011, 1:03PM)

 

Walked 1.87 miles in 37 mins and felt good. 90F temps; feels like 95. Yowza. Link (Tue 31 May 2011, 12:50PM)

 

Oh, no! @JayWeik, did you hear about this? RT @toledonews: Last jam at Murphy's Link (Tue 31 May 2011, 8:57AM)

 

Spent a few minutes this morning cataloging yesterday's haul of baby clothes. Now my couch smells like baby. (And basement, but mostly baby) (Sun 29 May 2011, 10:58AM)

 

Giant Salad vs. @schnuth @ The Oasis Restaurant & Delivery Link (Sat 28 May 2011, 9:40PM)

 

Ten garage sales in two hours. Seuss books, onesies, jammies, pants, and breast pads (I'll need 'em eventually). --Oh, sorry, TMI? (Sat 28 May 2011, 4:10PM)

 

On this weekend's agenda: garage sales! We'll be hitting the "baby sales" we usually skip. Reviewing the list of crap we're gonna need. (Sat 28 May 2011, 9:55AM)

 

Curious about whether @henryrollins gets inundated with fans quoting his spoken word. "We're the band! You're the man! Let's see Thailand!" (Fri 27 May 2011, 7:22PM)

 

Hankering for some egg curry. Time to boil some eggs, cook some rice, and make some curry sauce. So hungry; my rice can't cook fast enough! (Fri 27 May 2011, 6:08PM)

 

Walked 2.12 miles in 43 mins and felt alright. Getting slower and tiring quicker as I get more #pregnant. Link (Fri 27 May 2011, 12:58PM)

 

Audioboo: Purring on the Couch Link (Thu 26 May 2011, 10:29PM)

 

My #dashboard prototype had revisions before I even got to present it. Link (Thu 26 May 2011, 6:17PM)

 

Presentation of dashboard prototype was wildly successful. Woo! Sense of pride and accomplishment warring with humility. Pride winning. :-D (Thu 26 May 2011, 3:44PM)

 

Suddenly it occurs to me how much I love my Mom. Not sure what brought this on. :-) Link (Thu 26 May 2011, 2:19PM)

 

Preparing to give a presentation this afternoon. Relatively high-profile. Really hope the customers go for my proposed dashboard design. (Thu 26 May 2011, 9:32AM)

 

Sprinted for about 10 yards to get out of the rain today. Confirmed why I'm not still trying to keep up #running while I'm #pregnant. (Wed 25 May 2011, 8:38PM)

 

Today's realization: my #pregnant belly finally sticks out farther than my boobs. My reflection in profile seems like a stranger's to me. (Wed 25 May 2011, 10:41AM)

 

Curious about who would sabotage a piece of history. RT @toledonews: Vandals leave Bluebird passenger train inoperable Link (Tue 24 May 2011, 10:29PM)

 

Why is it that, when I'm sitting home alone, unenthused, bored, unmotivated, the first thing that pops into my head is to tell the Internet? (Tue 24 May 2011, 7:43PM)

 

I had to Google "k-rad," but I agree. RT @schnuth: I got married once eight years ago today. It's been pretty k-rad if I do say so myself. (Tue 24 May 2011, 2:19PM)

 

Happy anniversary, @schnuth! Eight years of marriage, and this will be our last anniversary as Just The Two Of Us. Love! :-D (Tue 24 May 2011, 11:05AM)

 

Kitty Mei and husband @schnuth are stretched out side by side on the bed, in nearly identical positions. Too cute. (Tue 24 May 2011, 7:45AM)

 

Feeling worn out, but in a good way. Remaining agenda for the evening: read, take a belly pic, sit zazen, pack lunch, go to bed. (Mon 23 May 2011, 8:37PM)

 

Did a yoga workout and felt good. Mamaste prenatal yoga podcast on the iPad. Link (Mon 23 May 2011, 8:23PM)

 

Feel like I need to start "training" for childbirth this September, much as I'd train for a 5K. Except much different: walking, stretching. (Mon 23 May 2011, 6:56PM)

 

Stuck in stairwell without ID badge to let me onto a floor. Found a door ajar, picked up loaner laptop, found it had no power cable. FML. (Mon 23 May 2011, 2:01PM)

 

Have I mentioned how much I love my chiropractor? She not only fixes me up, but explains what's going on. Yay for a spreading pelvis? (Mon 23 May 2011, 12:28PM)

 

I nearly reached my 200mg caffeine limit yesterday, between oolong at lunch and a green tea frappuccino later. Still, I need a boost today. (Mon 23 May 2011, 8:46AM)

 

Hmm. I may have erred in opening the windows on this 80-something-degree day. It's getting a little warm and humid in here. Sigh. (Sun 22 May 2011, 4:58PM)

 

Time 4 a new axe! RT @tdominey: Check out blueSLR: iOS app+hardware for remote shutter release & GPS metadata injection. Link (Sun 22 May 2011, 10:29AM)

 

Funny how much clothing I passed up in the past b/c I thought it'd make me look pregnant. I didn't know what looking pregnant really was. (Sat 21 May 2011, 9:02PM)

 

OH: Dad: What does FML stand for? (@schnuth and I laugh aloud.) 9-yr-old daughter answers quietly. Dad: Oh! I'm sorry I asked... (Sat 21 May 2011, 6:52PM)

 

I checked in at Cupcake Station (116 E Liberty St) on #Yelp Link (Sat 21 May 2011, 6:40PM)

 

Please purchase comics BEFORE reading them. @ Vault of Midnight Link (Sat 21 May 2011, 5:17PM)

 

Came *this* close to buying this dress. Opted against it; wasn't comfortable letting the girls roam so freely. Link (Sat 21 May 2011, 5:13PM)

 

Creamy Pork Ramen @ Tomukun Noodle Bar Link (Sat 21 May 2011, 2:31PM)

 

Delicious pork buns @ Tomukun Noodle Bar Link (Sat 21 May 2011, 2:28PM)

 

Wondering if I have fewer cravings than some #pregnant people because I've been watching my weight for so long that I tend to ignore them. (Sat 21 May 2011, 10:52AM)

 

Slept w/a pillow between my knees, at my OB's suggestion. Sure was more comfy, but will it help my leg/groin pain? Only time will tell. (Sat 21 May 2011, 10:14AM)

 

Shortest OB visit ever. Good news: everything's normal. Bad news: had to take a two-hour lunch (over half of it driving) to find this out. (Fri 20 May 2011, 2:53PM)

 

Finding it nigh on impossible to focus on getting this documentation done. I'm on a deadline, but I have an OB appt shortly. #distracted (Fri 20 May 2011, 12:11PM)

 

Running stupidly late this morning. Hoping I still make it to work before my boss does. (Thu 19 May 2011, 8:01AM)

 

My #instagram pics aren't as popular as @schnuth's. Sadness. Link (Wed 18 May 2011, 6:24PM)

 

...And apparently the unsolicited parenting advice from coworkers commences now. Not that I really mind, now that I think about it. (Wed 18 May 2011, 10:51AM)

 

Walked 1.8 miles in 37 mins. Tried to work out the pregnancy-related pain and stiffness in my thighs, with so... Link (Tue 17 May 2011, 1:12PM)

 

It's official: we're having a boy! Link (Mon 16 May 2011, 6:57PM)

 

Anatomy ultrasound soon. Beginning fluid intake, including caffeine to make Junior move around a bit. Eyeballs floating in T-minus 1 hour... (Mon 16 May 2011, 2:54PM)

 

My #cat is voluntarily on my lap. This never happens. Link (Mon 16 May 2011, 11:47AM)

 

Opted to take a sick day this morning. Got shitty sleep last night and didn't want to expose my weakened self to all the sick ppl at work. (Mon 16 May 2011, 11:13AM)

 

Compiled list of ten potential local #Toledo doulas. Planning to start screening via email either this week or next. Only 4.5 months to go! (Sun 15 May 2011, 9:59PM)

 

On today's agenda: hanging out with @wamydia. Can't wait to see her (and not just b/c she's lost a crapton of weight since I saw her last)! (Sat 14 May 2011, 11:57AM)

 

Waiting for the Flaming Lips @ The Fillmore Link (Fri 13 May 2011, 8:34PM)

 

Aaaaand we're finally at the end of the line to get into tonight's Flaming Lips show. That was a trek. Wish I woulda filmed the line. (Fri 13 May 2011, 7:40PM)

 

If there were a sushi joint in downtown #Toledo (within walking distance of my work), I'd be hard-pressed not to eat there every damn day. (Fri 13 May 2011, 2:20PM)

 

Walked 2.2 miles in 42 mins and felt great. Warm and humid, but I dig it more than the cold, for sure. Link (Fri 13 May 2011, 12:56PM)

 

Feeling good about my professional skillz after summarizing to my boss why SSRS is not a dashboarding tool. Now I get to write a damn paper. (Fri 13 May 2011, 10:22AM)

 

In the Fat Pants vs. Four-Month Pregnant Belly matchup, Belly will be winning shortly. Add new work pants to the clothes shopping list. (Thu 12 May 2011, 8:22AM)

 

Slight sunburn will be a nice subtle tan (as long as I keep it moisturized, anyway). Slightly disturbed by the way the sun ages my skin now. (Wed 11 May 2011, 11:23PM)

 

Aruba babymoon photos are posted on Flickr! Link (Tue 10 May 2011, 10:13PM)

 

Oh crap. I have to go back to work tomorrow. Is it weird that I'm considering it a good thing that I'll be leaving early for a dentist appt? (Tue 10 May 2011, 10:01PM)

 

Editing and uploading 200+ vacati0n photos is tedious, but worth it. I think. Holy crossed eyeballs, Batman. Ugh. (Tue 10 May 2011, 5:03PM)

 

It's official: I've reached the halfway point of my pregnancy! I didn't find out until 1/4 of the way in, tho, so it doesn't feel like half. (Tue 10 May 2011, 9:07AM)

 

I guess I shouldn't find it odd (but I do) that people engage me more via Facebook than Twitter. I'd rather ignore FB, but it seems I can't. (Mon 9 May 2011, 5:33PM)

 

Wow. I know I'm pregnant and all, and I totally expected to gain weight over vacation, but not THAT much. Back to tracking my meals! Yikes. (Mon 9 May 2011, 8:52AM)

 

Audioboo: Mariachi Band at the Tamarijn Link (Sat 7 May 2011, 7:37PM)

 

Audioboo: Aruban surf at dusk Link (Fri 6 May 2011, 7:32PM)

 

Who's the dork who paid for the int'l data plan and forgot to turn on data roaming? This gal. Just as well; I got an Internet vacation, too. (Fri 6 May 2011, 2:51PM)

 

Hey! We're in downtown Oranjestad and my 3G works here. Glory be! Enjoying some Chinese food off the resort at the Kowloon restaurant. (Fri 6 May 2011, 1:16PM)

 

Poolside Sunset Link (Fri 6 May 2011, 11:06AM)

 

Sunset at the Tamarijn Link (Mon 2 May 2011, 2:30PM)

 

Well. I finally schlep down to the Starbucks in Aruba to get my wi-fi on, and I see that the news has exploded in my 1st 2 days of vacation. (Mon 2 May 2011, 2:12PM)

 

View from Room 2516 @ Tamarijn All-Inclusive Link (Mon 2 May 2011, 2:05PM)

 

Dear TSA agent @ #DTW: it's unprofessional to say to your coworker, "She just doesn't want to go through (the scanner)?" and roll your eyes. (Sun 1 May 2011, 8:54AM)

 

Up at an obscene hour to catch our international flight. Holy balls, it's early. (Sun 1 May 2011, 4:13AM)

 

The view from room 601 @ The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Link (Sat 30 April 2011, 9:29PM)

 

This "convenient" TSA entry from the Westin to the terminal isn't nearly as speedy as the website made it sound. Getting hungry and tired. (Sat 30 April 2011, 6:40PM)

 

For once, I'm packed and ready with time to spare. Hotel tonight, flight out tomorrow, basking on the beach in 24hrs. Bro-in-law catsitting. (Sat 30 April 2011, 2:18PM)

 

Good news: I didn't outsmart myself; my battery chargers were put away! Bad news: the point-n-shoot backup battery is dead beyond charging. (Sat 30 April 2011, 9:49AM)

 

This morning's agenda: Gather camera gear. Print itineraries. Balance checkbook. Pay bills that will be due while I'm on vacation. (Sat 30 April 2011, 9:09AM)

 

Vacation officially begins in t-minus one minute... (Fri 29 April 2011, 4:44PM)

 

Question for #weightwatchers ladies: did you continue to track your meals while pregnant, even though you weren't strictly on-program? (Fri 29 April 2011, 11:47AM)

 

Mini swimwear fashion show in my bathroom mirror. 1.) Where did my waist go? 2.) Glad I bought that maternity tankini top. 3.) PREGNANT wow. (Thu 28 April 2011, 8:05PM)

 

Afraid I'm starting to actually eat for two, using Baby as an excuse to indulge. Next week is vacation, tho; not likely to show restraint. (Thu 28 April 2011, 6:10PM)

 

OK! That one thing is finally fixed, thanks to some help from a friendly DBA. Now I only have a dozen things to get done before vacation. (Thu 28 April 2011, 3:35PM)

 

At this point, if I can get this one problem resolved by the end of the workday, I'll be content. #treadingwater #wannagohome (Thu 28 April 2011, 2:29PM)

 

Must fight urge to look at online photos of Aruba! I have work to do before I go on vacation. (Thu 28 April 2011, 8:54AM)

 

Damn. I really need to notice when I'm barely tired so that I should start my nighttime routine, instead of letting myself get exhausted. (Wed 27 April 2011, 10:16PM)

 

Fresh from the salon Link (Wed 27 April 2011, 8:53PM)

 

Ahhh. I forgot how good it feels to get a shampoo, cut and style. It's been too long. Kristie at Attitudes in #Toledo rocks my socks. (Wed 27 April 2011, 7:58PM)

 

Looking forward to my hair salon visit this evening. Getting my hair cut will be nice, but I'm really craving that awesome scalp massage. (Wed 27 April 2011, 2:36PM)

 

Keep having to consciously prevent myself from tweeting stupid pointless shit, like complaining about a headache or some other drivel. Bah. (Wed 27 April 2011, 1:30PM)

 

Migrating my Google Videos to YouTube made me realize how far behind I am on editing our vacation vids, and how much I love editing video. (Wed 27 April 2011, 9:28AM)

 

All five of my YouTube channel subscribers just got flooded with a bunch of random stuff I transferred from Google Video. (Tue 26 April 2011, 9:29PM)

 

Walked 1.87 miles in 33 mins and felt great. Warm and breezy, with a light rain. I'll take it! Link (Tue 26 April 2011, 12:48PM)

 

In a few months, I'll wish I were back to this pregnant-or-frumpy stage. For now, though, I wish I looked more obviously pregnant. (Mon 25 April 2011, 8:27PM)

 

Feels so good to get a major stumper resolved, even if I have to call in reinforcements to help. Hope that one thing was all that was wrong. (Mon 25 April 2011, 2:22PM)

 

Walked 1.86 miles in 36 mins and felt good. Walking outside in the wind and rain wasn't the best idea. Link (Mon 25 April 2011, 1:00PM)

 

In less than six days, I'll be enjoying a balmy tropical vacation. Until then, I have work to do. Unfortunately. #distracted (Mon 25 April 2011, 10:36AM)

 

Happy Zombie Jesus Day! (Sun 24 April 2011, 10:28AM)

 

Birthday fondue @ The Melting Pot Link (Sat 23 April 2011, 8:23PM)

 

About to buy my first pair of maternity shorts. Surprisingly comfy without looking dumpy or frumpy! (Sat 23 April 2011, 3:24PM)

 

I look at all the gorgeous photos of Japan on Instagram and I want to go back so bad it hurts. Not gonna happen for many, many years now... (Sat 23 April 2011, 10:44AM)

 

Sweet! RT @textfiles: Google Video has backed off. The videos are not being deleted and they're migrating videos automatically to YouTube! (Sat 23 April 2011, 9:54AM)

 

Not a fan of the excessive April showers, but I am LOVING the constant thunder we've got happening right now. I have a thing for thunder. (Fri 22 April 2011, 10:42PM)

 

Did I know about this and it fell out of my head? The Flaming Lips with Henry Rollins and Peaches doing Dark Side? Link (Fri 22 April 2011, 10:13PM)

 

Dear Livenation.com: I hate it - HATE - when a website resizes my browser window. Fire your web designer. Thanks. (Fri 22 April 2011, 10:06PM)

 

Not hungry, but thinking of about a dozen places where I'd love to eat. Good thing I don't have the wherewithal to order a pizza. :-) (Fri 22 April 2011, 9:18PM)

 

Did a yoga workout and felt great. 25 mins of Mamaste Yoga on the iPad! Link (Fri 22 April 2011, 8:03PM)

 

Eating healthy has its perks: when I do rarely binge on sugar, I may as well be drunk or high. I AM CORNHOLIO! ARE U THREATENING ME?! Ahem. (Fri 22 April 2011, 4:31PM)

 

Clouds @ Fifth Third Center at One SeaGate Link (Fri 22 April 2011, 2:29PM)

 

ZOMG. Cake from @relysh, flowers from @schnuth, and birthday wishes from @gigastormz and @TrixieMercury! Thanks, all! *squee* (Fri 22 April 2011, 2:11PM)

 

Birthday flowers from @schnuth Link (Fri 22 April 2011, 8:29AM)

 

Even pregnant, I feel like the squeeing ZOMG BABEEZ part of me must be broken. How long till I feel OK with being emotional about our child? (Thu 21 April 2011, 9:17PM)

 

The Detroit Princess Link (Thu 21 April 2011, 7:25PM)

 

Signs of Spring @ One Seagate Link (Thu 21 April 2011, 1:21PM)

 

Walked 2.25 miles in 42 mins and felt great. Beautiful sunny day; perfect for a brisk walk. Link (Thu 21 April 2011, 12:55PM)

 

Has it really been a year since I last saw my stylist? *looks at hair* Yeah, I guess it has. Annual pre-vacation haircut on Wednesday! w00t! (Thu 21 April 2011, 11:59AM)

 

I love @balancegrille! Get $15 of food for $7 today: Link (Thu 21 April 2011, 8:38AM)

 

In honor of Portal 2's release, I finally started playing Portal today. I watched @schnuth beat the game, but I never played it myself. Fun! (Wed 20 April 2011, 9:10PM)

 

Time to stop playing on the phone-ernets and start dusting and vacuuming. Damn this being-a-grown-up thing, anyway. (Wed 20 April 2011, 7:57PM)

 

*groan* RT @alyankovic: Al Pacino rarely discusses his unfortunately-named twin brothers Cap and Frap. (Wed 20 April 2011, 7:53PM)

 

Just searched YouTube for 15mins for official Born This Way vid to reference the Weird Al parody. The mashup w/ Express Yourself was enough. (Wed 20 April 2011, 7:46PM)

 

My self-talk after today's eureka moment: "You know what? You are such a dork [for not realizing this sooner]." Yeah, that's healthy. :-/ (Wed 20 April 2011, 3:40PM)

 

Something epic must have gone down at Byrne and Hill this morning; the #Toledo police had it blocked off as I was driving to work. (Wed 20 April 2011, 8:45AM)

 

Because I know everyone was on the edge of their seats: yes, I got my cardio done, thanks to YouTube, the PS3, and Doctor Cathy. (Tue 19 April 2011, 8:45PM)

 

Ate too much dinner. Hope it moves along to a better place before I get too tired to rock out some prenatal cardio. (Tue 19 April 2011, 7:29PM)

 

The next five months are going to be a study in Twitter spambots, it seems, triggered by the words pregnancy, weight, & who knows what else. (Tue 19 April 2011, 1:41PM)

 

Getting a little too #pregnant to wear my skinny slacks, even with a belly band. Glad I never got around to thrifting off all my fat pants. (Tue 19 April 2011, 11:50AM)

 

I have ahead of me a day of documentation and tying up loose ends. It's hard to get excited about this, though it'll be nice to be done. (Tue 19 April 2011, 9:13AM)

 

Ever get a few words into writing a blog entry, then realize that no one would really care? Yeah, my OB appt really wasn't that interesting. (Mon 18 April 2011, 8:21PM)

 

I'll probably always associate Campbell's Select Harvest Tomato Soup w/ Basil with having had my wisdom teeth pulled. I still like it, tho. (Mon 18 April 2011, 4:04PM)

 

Big, fat, wet snowflakes are falling outside my office window. Not a fan of this spring so far. (Mon 18 April 2011, 9:50AM)

 

$5 for $10 Worth of Coffee, Chocolate, and More from Flying Rhino Coffee & Chocolate Link (Mon 18 April 2011, 8:25AM)

 

Hanging #Easter baskets @ Starbucks Link (Sun 17 April 2011, 1:35PM)

 

Huh! Guess my #pregnancy #weight gain isn't so far off, after all. I was worried I was gaining too fast. Link (Sun 17 April 2011, 10:50AM)

 

Today's weird funk was finally beaten down by a grande Americano & a long talk with @schnuth about lots of stuff, #pregnancy related & not. (Sat 16 April 2011, 6:14PM)

 

This weather's really got me down. Need to figure out how to jump-start my mood so I don't waste the weekend being in a funk. (Sat 16 April 2011, 11:17AM)

 

FYI: If I think u might be interesting 2 follow, and I go to see what u tweet, and ur tweets are protected, I don't bother 2 request access. (Sat 16 April 2011, 10:21AM)

 

Having one of those boring Friday nights where nothing sounds good. Sitting in the recliner, in silence, feeling meh. Soon I'll go to bed. (Fri 15 April 2011, 9:17PM)

 

My Amazon recommendations are all fucked up, mainly because I use Amazon for buying presents for others more than stuff for myself. (Thu 14 April 2011, 9:36PM)

 

May ask my OB next week if I can try going out for an easy run. Walking is nice and all, but I miss #running. I never thought I'd say that. (Thu 14 April 2011, 9:09PM)

 

A quick search of bittorrent tracker sites tells me that expecting moms with fitness on their minds are not a subset of torrent seeders. (Thu 14 April 2011, 7:56PM)

 

I hate unproductive troubleshooting. My brain is fried, I'm frustrated, and I'm only marginally closer to a solution. #headdesk (Thu 14 April 2011, 3:06PM)

 

Walked 2.5 miles in 41 mins and felt great. Brisk walk along the river while listening to the @Pregtastic pod... Link (Thu 14 April 2011, 1:08PM)

 

My fellow #weightwatchers may be finding my tweets less relevant to their interests in the coming months... since I'm 16 weeks #pregnant! :) (Thu 14 April 2011, 10:41AM)

 

My brain keeps wandering to the aloo gobhi masala that's waiting for me in my lunch. Fast-forward two hours! #iloveindianfood (Thu 14 April 2011, 9:49AM)

 

RT @TrixieMercury: I firmly believe this & say it too! RT @5onadime As my Mom would say: Don't let them live rent free in your head. (Wed 13 April 2011, 8:19PM)

 

Aerial View @ Imagination Station Link (Wed 13 April 2011, 5:27PM)

 

Just posted a photo @ Toledo Edison Link (Wed 13 April 2011, 2:04PM)

 

My feet are telling me in no uncertain terms that the time to retire my favorite work shoes is upon me. My heels are throbbing. Ow. (Wed 13 April 2011, 1:55PM)

 

Looking forward to rocking some Indian food with @relysh this evening! Girlie giggles will be had. (Tue 12 April 2011, 4:25PM)

 

Ship on the Maumee @ Owens Corning Link (Tue 12 April 2011, 2:06PM)

 

Ah, hummus platter. Your veggie goodness is the perfect supplement to the lunch I packed. And for only $4.99! Link (Tue 12 April 2011, 1:26PM)

 

Walked 2.15 miles in 42 mins and felt good. Focused on activating my core while I walked downtown today. Link (Tue 12 April 2011, 12:45PM)

 

Oh, look! I get i Pad spam when I mention my i Pod, too! Blocked and reported as spam, thankyouverymuch. (Tue 12 April 2011, 11:11AM)

 

It's a James kind of day. Link (Tue 12 April 2011, 10:59AM)

 

Downtown Toledo Morning @ SeaGate Convention Center Link (Tue 12 April 2011, 10:39AM)

 

Last week's upper body workout with resistance bands is still haunting me. Think I overdid the triceps portion of the program. (Tue 12 April 2011, 8:38AM)

 

Quotable from @schnuth's cousin Alex: "That roast duck [at Wonton Gourmet in Cleveland] is like truth serum." (Mon 11 April 2011, 9:11PM)

 

I'm a lot early to my appt, but shopping at Goodwill or Claudia's just doesn't sound good. Playing on my phone in the parking lot instead. (Mon 11 April 2011, 10:54AM)

 

Opted to take a half sick day before my 11:30 chiropractor appt; weird dreams and unrestful sleep. Got the sleep I needed. Feeling better. (Mon 11 April 2011, 10:13AM)

 

Walked 1 mile in 20 mins and felt good. Short walk with @schnuth along the crowded bike trail. Link (Sun 10 April 2011, 2:56PM)

 

Dear spammers: just because I mention my husband's iPad doesn't mean I want to know about ur free iPad giveaway. That will get you blocked. (Fri 8 April 2011, 11:55PM)

 

My iPhone seems so tiny after playing games (mainly Drop7) on @schnuth's iPad. (Fri 8 April 2011, 11:42PM)

 

RT @TrixieMercury: RT @judyblume: RT @Kaessa: If men could get pregnant, Planned Parenthood would be funded like the military. (Fri 8 April 2011, 10:22PM)

 

Every time I watch #wdytya I get a hankering to work on my #genealogy research. There are a few ppl who intrigue me, & some lines 2 work on. (Fri 8 April 2011, 8:33PM)

 

Walked 2.18 miles in 43 mins and felt good. Cold and damp; still glad I got out for a walk, though. Link (Fri 8 April 2011, 1:31PM)

 

New monitor FTW! So happy. Time for a lunch walk. (Fri 8 April 2011, 12:08PM)

 

My ailing monitor (at work) has been trying to power up for 45 mins. Awaiting a replacement. So it's going to be THAT kind of Friday. (Fri 8 April 2011, 9:11AM)

 

So bizarre, having authors I love so accessible via the Twitternets. Sad that I didn't look up Janet Kagan online before she passed. (Thu 7 April 2011, 8:33PM)

 

Hadn't seen this before, @dduane: did u change Ael's spelling after submitting back-cover copy, or is this a typo? Link (Thu 7 April 2011, 8:32PM)

 

Walked 2.15 miles in 43 mins and felt good. Chilly walk by the river. Where's the spring weather?! Link (Thu 7 April 2011, 12:53PM)

 

Did a weights workout for 40 mins and felt great. Upper body work with resistance bands, followed up by some ... Link (Wed 6 April 2011, 8:42PM)

 

Figures. Dusted, vacuumed, but didn't aggravate my back until I rinsed off the catbox "porch" in the tub. Ow ow ow. 5th lumbar, fix thyself! (Wed 6 April 2011, 7:51PM)

 

It never ceases to amaze me how much better I feel physically when I eat a light, balanced meal. Tuna macaroni salad with fruit salad FTW! (Wed 6 April 2011, 6:47PM)

 

What a day. So many problems remain unsolved. My brain is tired; Friday can't come soon enough. (Wed 6 April 2011, 4:34PM)

 

Preparing for an influx of spam: got notices from a store credit card and a hotel rewards program that their email lists were compromised. (Wed 6 April 2011, 2:38PM)

 

Murphy's Law in effect this AM: got behind every slow driver between home and work, after already starting out hopelessly late. (Wed 6 April 2011, 9:06AM)

 

Been a while since I had to rouse my couch-sleeping self to transfer myself to bed. How can the couch be so very comfy for sleeping? (Tue 5 April 2011, 11:15PM)

 

Disapproving Stare Link (Tue 5 April 2011, 9:26PM)

 

It's been much easier to leave the TV off ever since Discovery Health became OWN and my geek shows got replaced with Dr. Phil and Oprah. (Tue 5 April 2011, 9:17PM)

 

Tonight's awesome dessert: fruit salad. Mango, kiwi, strawberries, banana, and just a little fat free Reddi-Wip. #weightwatchers (Tue 5 April 2011, 6:50PM)

 

April showers. All week. Meh. Link (Mon 4 April 2011, 6:24PM)

 

I could sure go for another hour of sleep; alas, I'm already running really, really late. Sigh. (Mon 4 April 2011, 7:43AM)

 

Ugh. I hate having to talk to a customer service rep just to activate my renewed credit card. That's one time I'd be ok with a computer. (Sun 3 April 2011, 5:30PM)

 

Wait, what? JT was mere miles from me? RT @toledonews: Singer/songwriter James Taylor's #Toledo show a rousing success Link (Sun 3 April 2011, 10:21AM)

 

I just used #Shazam to discover Hold Me by Fleetwood Mac. Link (Sat 2 April 2011, 7:29PM)

 

Ugh. Need to remember to be sure the Last.fm iTunes plugin is in place and working after I update iTunes. Dozens of tracks not logged. :-( (Fri 1 April 2011, 9:52PM)

 

I agree with @relysh: the BadLipReading version of the Friday video is way better. Link (Fri 1 April 2011, 7:02PM)

 

One of my co-workers works remotely, but still has a cube for when he comes in once every other week. Poor guy: Link (Fri 1 April 2011, 2:09PM)

 

It's a beautiful spring day in downtown #Toledo! Link (Fri 1 April 2011, 12:25PM)

 

Subway has comfy chairs! Who knew? Also, a man dressed in a Subway sub costume just walked in. I missed a great photo op. (Fri 1 April 2011, 11:58AM)

 

Reading on the couch, I just realized this would be the perfect opportunity to ice my back. Ahhhhh... #gimpy (Thu 31 March 2011, 8:03PM)

 

Chiropractic visit scheduled. Relief is forthcoming tomorrow morning! Owie. (Thu 31 March 2011, 3:12PM)

 

There is NO WAY I threw my back out by just filling up the windshield washer fluid this morning. Is there? Because I can barely stand now. (Thu 31 March 2011, 9:02AM)

 

My iTunes just randomed from OK Go "This Too Shall Pass (Live)" to Symphony of Science "We Are All Connected." EPIC WIN. (Wed 30 March 2011, 9:58PM)

 

Canada Geese on the Maumee River Link (Tue 29 March 2011, 6:27PM)

 

Please Flush Link (Tue 29 March 2011, 4:05PM)

 

Geese on the Maumee @ Promenade Park Link (Tue 29 March 2011, 3:04PM)

 

Walked 2.2 miles in 40 mins and felt good. Needed a walk more than a #weightwatchers weigh-in today. Link (Tue 29 March 2011, 1:06PM)

 

Contemplating playing hookey from my #weightwatchers At Work meeting today in favor of taking a lunchtime walk. Yep, I need a walk today. (Tue 29 March 2011, 9:56AM)

 

Breaking out a well-worn favorite to help me relax into sleep: The Wounded Sky by @dduane. It's an old friend. Link (Mon 28 March 2011, 11:06PM)

 

Doesn't it figure? After taking it easy today, getting plenty of sleep and relaxing, I'm feeling fine now... but quite unsleepy. (Mon 28 March 2011, 10:02PM)

 

Couldn't drag my ass out of bed this morning, so I called in sick. Super shitty night's sleep, but a few extra hours fixed me right up. (Mon 28 March 2011, 12:07PM)

 

Olive Garden says "Grazie!" Link (Sun 27 March 2011, 8:01PM)

 

Heil's Block @ Ohio City Link (Sun 27 March 2011, 2:03PM)

 

Best Cannoli Ever @ West Side Market Link (Sun 27 March 2011, 9:51AM)

 

Fish Dept @ the West Side Market Link (Sat 26 March 2011, 11:36PM)

 

Just posted a photo @ Number One Pho Link (Sat 26 March 2011, 7:37PM)

 

I have a chronic slouch and very tight hamstrings. I have the feeling they're related, but I don't know which came 1st. Trying to fix both. (Fri 25 March 2011, 10:29PM)

 

MIT researcher Deb Roy parsed 90,000 hours of home video to watch his son's "gaaaa" slowly turn into "water." Link (Fri 25 March 2011, 10:12PM)

 

If I were playing the Who Do You Think You Are drinking game, I'd be blitzed already with just the Ancestry.com mentions. #genealogy #wdytya (Fri 25 March 2011, 8:32PM)

 

Walked 2.15 miles in 42 mins and felt good. Just me and my podcasts on a cold day downtown. Link (Fri 25 March 2011, 1:09PM)

 

Where I Want To Be Right Now Link (Fri 25 March 2011, 11:11AM)

 

Just noticed some drippy stains down the front of my shirt. Guess this one's out of the work rotation. Harrumph. #sloppybitch (Fri 25 March 2011, 10:20AM)

 

Audioboo: Morning Birds Link (Fri 25 March 2011, 8:26AM)

 

Hey, awesome. I tried to record an Audioboo of the birds this morning, and it retweeted my Wind And Sleet recording from a month ago. Sigh. (Fri 25 March 2011, 8:26AM)

 

Audioboo: Wind and Sleet Link (Fri 25 March 2011, 7:31AM)

 

Hi-Level Bridge @ Owens Corning Link (Thu 24 March 2011, 3:31PM)

 

Canada Geese @ Promenade Park Link (Thu 24 March 2011, 3:30PM)

 

Walked 2.3 miles in 47 mins and felt good. Cold but sunny walk by the river. Link (Thu 24 March 2011, 1:00PM)

 

Remind me never to open one of @evo_terra's Google Shared Items at work again. Couldn't close that window fast enough. (Thu 24 March 2011, 9:21AM)

 

Surprised by how many at the @postsecret Q&A had attempted suicide, some many times. I'd considered it as a teen, but never acted on it. (Thu 24 March 2011, 8:19AM)

 

Enjoyed the @postsecret presentation! Taken aback by the Q&A secrets. Also, opted not to stay for a book signing. Link (Wed 23 March 2011, 10:07PM)

 

At Owens Community College with @schnuth, ready to enjoy an evening of @postsecret. (Wed 23 March 2011, 7:09PM)

 

Listening to the Mamas and the Papas with only one earbud sounds like a 60's-themed karaoke track. Ah, stereo spread... (Wed 23 March 2011, 10:39AM)

 

Spent all evening curled up on the couch, alternating between reading and napping. Didn't accomplish jack, but at least my headache's gone. (Tue 22 March 2011, 9:02PM)

 

After two Tylenol and a quick not-nap in the not-dark lunchroom, my head has begun to pound a little less. Guess I stick it out for 2.5 hrs. (Tue 22 March 2011, 2:16PM)

 

Wow. This is the most amazing headache I've had in a long time. Popping some Tylenol and wishing I could take a nap in a dark room. (Tue 22 March 2011, 1:33PM)

 

Doctor's appt tomorrow before work. Time to wash the dishes, pack my lunch, shower, and hit the sack. Probably up too late already. (Mon 21 March 2011, 9:09PM)

 

Walked 2.14 miles in 42 mins and felt good. Cloudy and cool walk by the river. Link (Mon 21 March 2011, 12:58PM)

 

Broke my ban on caffeine this morning for a cup o' joe (with some hot cocoa added). Come on, brain, work with me here. #zombified (Mon 21 March 2011, 9:43AM)

 

Watched the sun morph from dusky pink mound to fiery orange disk, huge on the horizon, during my drive to work. #sunrise #missedphoto (Mon 21 March 2011, 8:45AM)

 

That was the shittiest night of sleep I've had in a long time, accompanied by vivid and exhausting dreams. Wish I could call in sleepy. (Mon 21 March 2011, 7:23AM)

 

Ate at Pagliai's Pizza in Bowling Green yesterday, for the 1st time since Fall 2003. Oh, man, was that Roast Beef Special good! *drool* (Sun 20 March 2011, 6:53PM)

 

Late Wildlife at the BG Flea Market Link (Sun 20 March 2011, 10:16AM)

 

#startrek LP seen at the BG Flea Market Link (Sun 20 March 2011, 10:13AM)

 

Charlie at the BG Flea Market Link (Sun 20 March 2011, 10:10AM)

 

Lemon Cake and Americanos @ Grounds For Thought Link (Sat 19 March 2011, 4:00PM)

 

Wrath of Khan is the movie equivalent of comfort food for me. @kirstiealley was hands-down the best Saavik. #startrek #geek #movienight (Fri 18 March 2011, 8:05PM)

 

Non-lap #kitty dares only make half a commitment. Link (Fri 18 March 2011, 7:17PM)

 

My cat seems to have gotten used to my new, earlier bedtime: she's rubbing against my legs, reminding me that I should be going to bed soon. (Thu 17 March 2011, 9:34PM)

 

News was over; turned off the TV. Heard birdsong and breezes thru the open window; wished I hadn't wasted sound waves on the news. (Thu 17 March 2011, 7:07PM)

 

Yeah, I think I may forego Photo Thursday this week in favor of finishing all the other shit that needs to get done at home. Backlogged. (Thu 17 March 2011, 4:43PM)

 

Leprechaun treats! Sometimes my workplace is pretty cool. Link (Thu 17 March 2011, 2:42PM)

 

WTF. // RT @schnuth: Fox News, lolz. RT @CheapyD: I hear ShibuyaEggMan is lovely this time of year (via @ronworkman) Link (Thu 17 March 2011, 1:39PM)

 

Walked 1.9 miles in 36 mins and felt good. Beautiful, breezy springtime stroll. Link (Thu 17 March 2011, 12:43PM)

 

O hay! The leprechauns did read my mind, after all: Link (Thu 17 March 2011, 10:21AM)

 

RT @cameronmoll: Holga fans, you'll enjoy this @nytimesphoto piece: Link (Thu 17 March 2011, 9:40AM)

 

Was really hoping someone would bring green-frosted St. Paddy's day donuts to work today. Alas, no one managed to read my mind. (Thu 17 March 2011, 8:29AM)

 

How can a mainly Buddhist/Shinto country have a saying, "Do your best and leave the rest to God"? Looking at you, ABC World News. (Wed 16 March 2011, 6:59PM)

 

CNN headline: "Multitasking and crosswalks a risky mix for elderly" First, is this news? Second, did this really require a study to confirm? (Wed 16 March 2011, 1:35PM)

 

Pathetic, isn't it, to be excited that the low temps for the upcoming ten days shouldn't dip below freezing? (Tue 15 March 2011, 2:44PM)

 

Down 0.2 at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in! Slow and steady. (Tue 15 March 2011, 11:54AM)

 

My headache is doing a smashing job of keeping me from being too sleepy to wash the dishes and put my lunch together. Thanks, headache! :-D (Mon 14 March 2011, 10:03PM)

 

Kraft Mac & Cheese: it's not particularly healthy, but it's my number one comfort food. I think it's delicious, too. I'm a weird grown-up. (Mon 14 March 2011, 6:25PM)

 

I am helpless to resist the allure of leftover pizza from another dept's pizza party. Well, I choose to succumb, I suppose. *burp* (Mon 14 March 2011, 2:24PM)

 

Walked 2.3 miles in 44 mins and felt good. Easy but brisk walk by the river. Link (Mon 14 March 2011, 12:56PM)

 

Our #dimsum spread arrived all at once @ New Empire Link (Sun 13 March 2011, 1:31PM)

 

Tonight's Sushi Dinner @ Spicy Tuna Sushi Bar and Grill Link (Sat 12 March 2011, 9:11PM)

 

I guess consistency is a good thing, but I never told my body it was OK to start getting me up early on weekends. *grump* (Sat 12 March 2011, 8:08AM)

 

Wait. It's 10pm, and not only am I still awake, but now I'm hungry? Off to the kitchen to locate a healthy option for my before-bed snack. (Fri 11 March 2011, 9:57PM)

 

And that's five days in a row of exercising! I'm damned proud of myself. #weightwatchers #fitness (Fri 11 March 2011, 1:12PM)

 

Walked 2.3 miles in 46 mins and felt good. Finished off my roll of 110 film. Link (Fri 11 March 2011, 1:03PM)

 

Trying to trick my body/brain into thinking that decaf will wake me up this morning. (Fri 11 March 2011, 9:03AM)

 

Not thrilled to wake up to a fresh blanket of snow on the ground. Spring is just one week from Sunday... (Fri 11 March 2011, 7:12AM)

 

Did a fitness workout for 25 mins and felt good. 15 mins vacuuming, 10 mins working upper body with resistanc... Link (Thu 10 March 2011, 8:36PM)

 

A 3-string you build with/for your kid! > RT @cameronmoll: Very tempted to back this project. The Loog Guitar for kids: Link (Thu 10 March 2011, 10:59AM)

 

All righty. Dishes done. Dusting done. Vacuuming to be done tomorrow, when I'm less likely to drop the vacuum down the stairs. ;-) G'night! (Wed 9 March 2011, 9:00PM)

 

Sigh. I'd better get up and get some housework done before I fall asleep in this chair. Zzz... Early night for me, I think. (Wed 9 March 2011, 8:26PM)

 

Thx to @hungrygirl for helping me branch out from stir-frying my tofu shirataki noodles! Microwaved them for 1 minute. Lowfat cheese sauce. (Wed 9 March 2011, 6:17PM)

 

Webinar day! @sqljoe again, with Building SSRS Reports On Your Cube. Super helpful regarding parameters and querying SSAS. (And free!) (Wed 9 March 2011, 3:16PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 36 mins and felt good. Rainy walk along the river with my umbrella. Link (Wed 9 March 2011, 12:38PM)

 

Just watched @sqljoe's "0 to SSIS in 60 Minutes" seminar from Pragmatic Works. Learned some new tips & tricks, which will come in handy. (Wed 9 March 2011, 11:08AM)

 

Last I checked, PG meant Parental Guidance. Smoking is bad, kids. > PG-rated 'Rango' has anti-smoking advocates fuming Link (Tue 8 March 2011, 9:31PM)

 

You know what I really want right now? Eel. With that tasty sweet eel sauce. All wrapped up w/ a strip of nori on a cute little bed of rice. (Tue 8 March 2011, 8:44PM)

 

Did a yoga workout for 20 mins. Used @schnuth's new iPad to follow along with a yoga video podcast. Link (Tue 8 March 2011, 8:39PM)

 

As expected, I gained a couple pounds at today's #weightwatchers weigh-in. That's OK; it was totally expected. (Tue 8 March 2011, 12:03PM)

 

Indulging in a paczki the morning before my #weightwatchers weigh-in probably wasn't the best idea. Expecting a gain even without it, tho. (Tue 8 March 2011, 9:21AM)

 

Walked 1.9 miles in 35 mins and felt good. Brisk walk along the river during my lunch break. Link (Mon 7 March 2011, 12:53PM)

 

Walked into the ladies' to find the aftermath of a clogged toilet. That's a first; musta been one helluva deuce that got dropped. (Mon 7 March 2011, 11:15AM)

 

Getting myself off the caffeine. My Starbucks Via instant coffee is mocking me. Trying to convince myself not to turn to sweets instead. (Mon 7 March 2011, 9:35AM)

 

Self Service @ US Post Office Link (Sun 6 March 2011, 1:27PM)

 

Full of delicious pierogies, kielbasa, and sauerkraut balls from Ski's. (Sat 5 March 2011, 6:38PM)

 

Smoker @ Starbucks Link (Sat 5 March 2011, 3:38PM)

 

Relaxing on the couch on a rainy Saturday morning Link (Sat 5 March 2011, 10:52AM)

 

Really, brain? Up at 8am on a Saturday? After the week I've had? Let's see if I can convince you to let me go back to sleep for a while. (Sat 5 March 2011, 8:03AM)

 

Didn't bring enough food to work today. I've got big bills and pennies, so vending machines are out. Could hit the takeout downstairs. Meh. (Fri 4 March 2011, 2:12PM)

 

Walked 1.5 miles in 33 mins and felt good. Leisurely walk by the river with my Pentax Auto 110 SLR. Link (Fri 4 March 2011, 12:54PM)

 

Dammit, I think my persistent cough is trying to reassert itself. I really don't need this right now. (Thu 3 March 2011, 10:48PM)

 

Would you spend $13K to send your kindergartener to a private school? Yeah, me neither. Looked up tuition b/c I was curious. Yikes. (Thu 3 March 2011, 8:30PM)

 

The Universe has a sick sense of humor. (Wed 2 March 2011, 5:16PM)

 

Contemplating an early bedtime, since nothing is holding my attention tonight. Next thing I know, though, it'll be time for work again. :-( (Tue 1 March 2011, 8:55PM)

 

Hey, I almost forgot: weighing in under my mini-goal today means I get to buy myself new clothes! I should go make some decisions... (Tue 1 March 2011, 8:03PM)

 

25 lbs down at #weightwatchers Link (Tue 1 March 2011, 12:28PM)

 

Lost 1.4 lbs this week, making a total of 26.2 lbs I've lost on #weightwatchers since 2008. Getting my 25-pound award today! (Tue 1 March 2011, 11:56AM)

 

Worried Link (Tue 1 March 2011, 9:12AM)

 

Back in my private phone call spot, making private phone calls. Awaiting a return call, so I'm glad my spot is out of the way. (Tue 1 March 2011, 9:05AM)

 

Private call kept appropriately private by choosing the back corner of a large empty lobby with a fountain. Acoustics FTW! (Mon 28 February 2011, 12:03PM)

 

Trying to figure out an appropriate place to make a private call at work; busy lunchroom or deserted lobby? Personal stuff is personal. :-/ (Mon 28 February 2011, 11:43AM)

 

The rumble of thunder has always been comforting to me, but it's even more so when it means that winter's days are numbered. (Sun 27 February 2011, 11:50PM)

 

Not unexpectedly, the two #paczki I ate yesterday used up the rest of my weekly #weightwatchers points allowance. Must focus until Tues...! (Sun 27 February 2011, 4:49PM)

 

Shrimp Rolls @ New Empire Link (Sun 27 February 2011, 2:13PM)

 

Well-rested and well-snuggled with @schnuth. Temps outside above freezing. Dim sum in my immediate future. So far, today is made of win. (Sun 27 February 2011, 11:58AM)

 

The Mystery Machine @ Goodwill Link (Sat 26 February 2011, 5:40PM)

 

Organ, $19.99 @ Savers Link (Sat 26 February 2011, 4:13PM)

 

My book-reading this year has been embarrassingly nonexistent. Going to nod off tonight with my very favorite Star Trek book, Uhura's Song. (Fri 25 February 2011, 11:20PM)

 

Watching #wdytya (#genealogy show on NBC) and checking the hashtag during the commercials for others' reactions. (Fri 25 February 2011, 8:44PM)

 

Yam Salad, from the 1985 #WeightWatchers Int'l Cookbook Link (Fri 25 February 2011, 6:59PM)

 

Yeah, @schnuth had a hell of a time getting down our unplowed street. The main roads are OK, thankfully. Link (Fri 25 February 2011, 5:59PM)

 

Our street hasn't seen a plow yet today, but that's not unusual. Wishing @schnuth good luck as he powers thru our 'hood to get to work. (Fri 25 February 2011, 5:27PM)

 

Making yam salad from the 1985 #weightwatchers International Cookbook. Exchanges, what? That's old-school. Three #pointsplus per serving. (Fri 25 February 2011, 4:38PM)

 

Did a fitness workout for 30 mins and felt good. Didn't finish, but stopped after 30 mins so I wouldn't hurt ... Link (Fri 25 February 2011, 11:37AM)

 

There. Shoveled well over half the driveway in 30 mins. Decided to stop there and leave @schnuth a little winter fun, too. ;-) (Fri 25 February 2011, 11:35AM)

 

All right. Enough phone-surfing and napping on the couch. Looks like the snow's let up; time to go shovel. I won't hurt myself this time. :) (Fri 25 February 2011, 10:57AM)

 

I mean, this traffic cam shows a road that's more travelled than the ones I'd be taking to work in #Toledo today. Link (Fri 25 February 2011, 7:46AM)

 

Stood in the driveway for five minutes, weighing my options. Decided to call in to work. Just not worth the risk. Link (Fri 25 February 2011, 7:27AM)

 

Alas, no official snow day. Checked local traffic cameras; this looks treacherous, but I'm burning thru personal days. Better head out now. (Fri 25 February 2011, 7:08AM)

 

It's odd how much I crave updates from people I may or may not know, with whom I may or may not actually interact. This can't be right. (Thu 24 February 2011, 10:43PM)

 

Lunch @ ICE Restaurant Link (Thu 24 February 2011, 1:06PM)

 

Crap. RT @13abcStormTeam: Heavy snow tonight (some ice south), mid 20s. Snow diminishing tomorrow, windy, blowing snow, 30. 6"-10" possible. (Thu 24 February 2011, 8:38AM)

 

Mi Hacienda on #Yelp: Whenever @schnuth and I want Mexican in #Toledo, Mi Hacienda is where we go to get it. Link (Wed 23 February 2011, 9:35PM)

 

I've had a thing for tomato soup and grilled cheese lately. Warming, comforting, filling. Maybe fortifying myself against the long winter. (Wed 23 February 2011, 8:14PM)

 

Feeling kinda spacey today. Not sure whether to blame a lack of sleep, my meds, or both. Afraid to expose my lungs to cold by taking a walk. (Wed 23 February 2011, 11:42AM)

 

Why am I allowing everybody else's bad day to affect my mood? I always seem to be a sponge for negative emotions. Need to fix that. (Wed 23 February 2011, 10:40AM)

 

Camera: Pentax Auto 110 SLR Link (Wed 23 February 2011, 9:29AM)

 

Got in late to work because of an accident at Hill and Byrne in #Toledo. Emergency crews arrived as I waited at the stoplight. Van rollover. (Wed 23 February 2011, 8:24AM)

 

Chest still aches this morning. A little late-night Googling last night told me I might have pulled or bruised something while coughing. :-/ (Wed 23 February 2011, 7:27AM)

 

I'm a little perplexed by tonight's persistent but mild pain in the right side of my chest, esp. since I'm now on meds to fix my cough. (Tue 22 February 2011, 9:58PM)

 

The antibiotic pills I'm taking taste distinctly like vanilla. I find this both odd and welcome. (Tue 22 February 2011, 7:09PM)

 

User in a meeting about migrating databases to a new server: "I'm nervous like my first date!" (Tue 22 February 2011, 4:09PM)

 

Down 0.8 lbs at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in! Only 0.2 from my 25-pound award, and 0.6 from my personal mini-goal. \o/ (Tue 22 February 2011, 12:09PM)

 

Silvery-white icy tree tips backlit by the rising sun, set off by a brilliant blue cloudless sky #missedphoto #commute #winterispretty (Tue 22 February 2011, 8:26AM)

 

Icy Evergreen Link (Mon 21 February 2011, 5:03PM)

 

Spending my afternoon getting better. Hit Urgent Care and got a breathing treatment. Now picking up prescriptions. Link (Mon 21 February 2011, 4:00PM)

 

Had another one of those dreams where it's a new semester and I don't know my schedule. I've been out of college for nine years now. WTF? (Sun 20 February 2011, 10:27AM)

 

Being sick has heightened my bodily awareness: when to stop fighting sleep, when to get up in the morning, when I do and don't need to eat. (Sat 19 February 2011, 9:15AM)

 

Gonna be an early night for me. No #movienight this week; gotta sleep off this cold. (Fri 18 February 2011, 9:36PM)

 

My drive to connect my roots to the old country has been renewed by watching @Rosie on #wdytya tonight. I'm a bit Irish, too! #genealogy (Fri 18 February 2011, 8:53PM)

 

This week's Who Do You Think You Are? is produced to make it seem Rosie O'Donnell is actually doing her own #genealogy research. I approve. (Fri 18 February 2011, 8:41PM)

 

Forbes Magazine got it right: Toledo is indeed one of the most miserable cities in the U.S., no matter how much the local media denies it. (Fri 18 February 2011, 6:30PM)

 

Twitter has made me more aware of my constant inner monologue, since I now have to decide what of it is worth sharing with the Internet. (Fri 18 February 2011, 3:01PM)

 

Decided to enjoy the weather and find an inviting bench. Walked out the door and was nearly blown down the street. Went back inside. (Fri 18 February 2011, 12:46PM)

 

Started getting the chest-rattle this morning in the elevator. Once that cleared, though, I was back to dry coughs. No urgent care trip yet. (Fri 18 February 2011, 9:08AM)

 

I know I've already mentioned it, but... damn, I'm sick of being sick. Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, classic annoying symptoms. Be gone! (Thu 17 February 2011, 11:17PM)

 

Made the taco skillet recipe from the Campbell's soup ad, but with TVP instead of ground beef. Good thing I put away the leftovers already! (Thu 17 February 2011, 7:23PM)

 

Ornate Gates @ PNC Building Link (Thu 17 February 2011, 1:14PM)

 

Walked for 40 mins and felt good. It's been a while since I've been out on a brisk walk, and I can tell. My next run... Link (Thu 17 February 2011, 12:49PM)

 

Hoofed it to @downtownlatte to try something new. Bummer was that, as soon as I got there, I had to turn around and come back. Cute place! (Thu 17 February 2011, 12:27PM)

 

Murphy's Oil Soap smells like clean house. I forgot that there are some cleaners that work well and don't smell like chemicals. (Wed 16 February 2011, 8:17PM)

 

Guilty pleasure: Barbra Streisand. My iPod just randomed to a selection from Yentl; were I not sick, I'd have sung along. (Wed 16 February 2011, 7:11PM)

 

Grilled chicken salad w/ fat free Ranch and side of BBQ sauce = 8 #weightwatchers #pointsplus ...and was mighty tasty and fulfilling. Win! (Wed 16 February 2011, 1:03PM)

 

Tired of being sick. Can't afford to be unfocused today; too many deadlines, too much to do. Feeling so out-of-it, though. (Wed 16 February 2011, 9:11AM)

 

Perhaps the expectorant in the Mucinex I took 4 hours ago is warring with the cough suppressant in the DayQuil I took less than 1 hour ago. (Tue 15 February 2011, 10:42PM)

 

Can I please stop coughing now? I feel like I'm going to puke up a lung already. Again, DayQuil, you have failed me. (Tue 15 February 2011, 10:33PM)

 

I don't usually live-tweet TV shows, but... I'm loving seeing Clinton and Stacy vs. young college professor who rejects shallow style. (Tue 15 February 2011, 9:25PM)

 

OMG! A sample outfit on What Not To Wear that really plays to the personality of the subject, not the cookie-cutter they usually pull out. (Tue 15 February 2011, 8:17PM)

 

Down 2 lbs at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in! I should get sick more often, I guess. :-/ (Tue 15 February 2011, 11:51AM)

 

My teeny tiny fruit breakfast has moved on to better places. I'm starving! Less than 1 hour to my #weightwatchers weigh-in, then I can eat. (Tue 15 February 2011, 10:55AM)

 

Sought out a sampling of Arcade Fire on YouTube. Pretty big sound; hearing some Flaming Lips influence? Might have to give them a chance. (Mon 14 February 2011, 10:01PM)

 

My evening is full of Mucinex, hot tea, Kleenex, and television. Gonna tell this cold who's boss. (Mon 14 February 2011, 8:26PM)

 

Am I seriously watching Entertainment Tonight? On purpose? Beyond the opening montage? Yes. Yes, I am. It's not a normal day. (Mon 14 February 2011, 7:10PM)

 

As much as I hate being sick, I can really get behind this lack-of-appetite thing. Might be good for tomorrow's #weightwatchers weigh-in. (Mon 14 February 2011, 6:57PM)

 

Not sure what to call this veggie-egg scramble I concocted, but it was mighty tasty and so filling for just 8 #weightwatchers #pointsplus. (Mon 14 February 2011, 6:42PM)

 

Enjoying a SF Caramel Americano from @flyingrhino - bolder than I'm accustomed to, and super hot. I approve, and will be back! (Mon 14 February 2011, 12:38PM)

 

And now I'm running out of tissues. This being sick thing isn't working out so well today. At least I have plenty of tea and cough drops. (Mon 14 February 2011, 11:47AM)

 

Oh, man. I forgot to bring extra cold meds to take at lunch. I'm looking at a pretty miserable afternoon. (Mon 14 February 2011, 11:23AM)

 

I call shenanigans on DayQuil. My nose is stuffy and runny, and my cough is not suppressed without Halls. FAIL. From now on, I take Mucinex. (Mon 14 February 2011, 10:28AM)

 

Everybody around me is sick (including me). Today is promising to be a symphony of coughing, sneezing, sniffling, and nose-blowing. (Mon 14 February 2011, 9:07AM)

 

Today was a good day: had dim sum for lunch, helped @schnuth replace a car battery, bought cold meds, did chores, had dinner. Life is good. (Sun 13 February 2011, 10:48PM)

 

Having a camera in my pocket all the time means I can capture an awesome sunset between loads of laundry: Link (Sun 13 February 2011, 6:20PM)

 

Spending the afternoon taking care of grown-up stuff: buying wrench and socket sets to remove dead battery. Heading out to buy new battery. (Sun 13 February 2011, 1:55PM)

 

The sick is trying to take hold, but I'm keeping it bay the best I can. Sore throat, stuffy nose, but not entirely miserable. Yet. (Sun 13 February 2011, 10:44AM)

 

Valentine's sushi with @schnuth @ Kotobuki Link (Sat 12 February 2011, 7:50PM)

 

Making the best of a long line @ Cold Stone Creamery Link (Sat 12 February 2011, 7:43PM)

 

I checked in at Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant (5577 Monroe St) on #Yelp Link (Sat 12 February 2011, 6:50PM)

 

Damn you ancestors! Why are you listed as born in Russia on one census and Poland on the next? And why is Walter called Lawrence? #genealogy (Fri 11 February 2011, 11:20PM)

 

Hah! Tonight's #genealogy research was finally fruitful: found @schnuth's grandfather in the 1930 Census, at age 11. *happydance* (Fri 11 February 2011, 10:22PM)

 

I watch Who Do You Think You Are? and get the #genealogy bug. On a Friday night. Really? Right now? Hooray for the internet, I guess. (Fri 11 February 2011, 8:36PM)

 

Me too! RT @annemyers: Settling in to watch "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC - great family history/genealogy research series. Watch w me! (Fri 11 February 2011, 8:14PM)

 

Early Valentine's Day flowers?! @schnuth is so awesome! Totally unexpected. Link (Fri 11 February 2011, 11:33AM)

 

Valentine's Day flowers from @schnuth Link (Fri 11 February 2011, 11:22AM)

 

Fellow geeks: has anyone migrated from Movable Type to WordPress? Thinking of doing this in tandem with a webhost change. Worth the pain? (Fri 11 February 2011, 10:16AM)

 

This sounds delicious! RT @shunn: Feeding a revolution on koshary: Link >> The koshary I ate in Cairo: Link (Thu 10 February 2011, 9:19PM)

 

I'm cold, tired, and disinterested. At least I'm not overeating, I guess. Not even interested in stuffing my face. Fatigue or depression? (Thu 10 February 2011, 8:51PM)

 

Note to self: be sure to pick up film for Photo Thursday *before* the evening you plan to scan and post. (Thu 10 February 2011, 6:27PM)

 

Our 2nd car is conspiring against Photo Thursday: apparently thinks it's too cold to start. That's OK; my Ricoh 35FM can wait til next week. (Thu 10 February 2011, 6:24PM)

 

Downtown #Toledo @ Four Seagate Link (Thu 10 February 2011, 12:38PM)

 

Looking forward to trying out @flyingrhino when their new coffee bar opens at One Seagate in downtown #Toledo! Link (Thu 10 February 2011, 12:35PM)

 

Portside, #Toledo - gone but not forgotten @ Four Seagate Link (Thu 10 February 2011, 12:31PM)

 

I just realized that, even though I still feel fat, I look like some people's "after" pictures. #weightloss #epiphany (Wed 9 February 2011, 10:05PM)

 

I could really go for a milkshake. (Wed 9 February 2011, 7:39PM)

 

Successfully finished troubleshooting a client's website... that I created three years ago! Took a few minutes to knock the cobwebs out. (Tue 8 February 2011, 9:17PM)

 

Did a fitness workout for 20 mins and felt great. Jogged on the trampoline instead of running outside. Should have d... Link (Tue 8 February 2011, 7:00PM)

 

Oh, look. My website cannot be found. This is really getting to be too much; add finding a new host to my to-do list. Get what you pay for. (Tue 8 February 2011, 4:24PM)

 

Up 0.4 lbs at #weightwatchers this week. I don't usually eat lunch on weigh-in day, but I did today, so it could just be that. No biggie. (Tue 8 February 2011, 12:07PM)

 

I'm going to be playing catch-up all day, I think. Oh, well; better busy than bored. (Tue 8 February 2011, 8:53AM)

 

Exciting! Good to see some new business in the old Portside. RT @toledonews: Coffee shop to open in downtown space Link (Tue 8 February 2011, 8:51AM)

 

Snow day, sick day, personal day... Tomorrow is a back-to-work day. Need to refocus and find my edge again. Time to get shit done. (Mon 7 February 2011, 10:02PM)

 

Rewatching the Hong Kong episode of @NoReservations. Haven't even gone on Vacation 2011 yet, but I'm already hankering for Hong Kong 2012. (Mon 7 February 2011, 9:09PM)

 

Sometimes the hardest part of #genealogy work is having to sit back and wait for the documentation to arrive before taking the next steps. (Mon 7 February 2011, 8:18PM)

 

One week from today? Freakin' heat wave. Above freezing: time to bust out the flip-flops! Link (Mon 7 February 2011, 6:22PM)

 

Taking a personal day off from work today. Why? It's personal. (Mon 7 February 2011, 11:27AM)

 

According to Fodor's, the beach by our vacation resort is "tops-optional." MY girls aren't coming out to play! Link (Sun 6 February 2011, 5:33PM)

 

View of #Toledo in #winter @ Starbucks Link (Sun 6 February 2011, 2:32PM)

 

Tall SF Caramel Americano @ Starbucks Link (Sun 6 February 2011, 1:52PM)

 

An onsen sounds mighty good right about now. RT @NoReservations: Bathtime. Hokkaido. Link (Sun 6 February 2011, 12:34AM)

 

Salt Pepper Squid @ Wei Wei Noodles Link (Sat 5 February 2011, 10:00PM)

 

Cultured tweeps: how do you pronounce "prix-fixe"? When I say it in my head, it sounds like "prefix," but I know that's not right. :-) (Sat 5 February 2011, 5:33PM)

 

After our safe return home, @schnuth and I agreed that going out for lunch in today's snow was not the best idea we've ever had. (Sat 5 February 2011, 2:51PM)

 

It's snowing AGAIN? Seriously? Didn't we have enough of this already this week? ...sigh. Only 84 days until Aruba. (Sat 5 February 2011, 11:15AM)

 

Can't get excited about my weekly #movienight. Think I might take a pass. Maybe read a little, then hit the sack early. #partyanimal (Fri 4 February 2011, 9:22PM)

 

Hankering for some resistance training, but need to wait until my back heals. The muscles that I overused are key to keeping my core stable. (Fri 4 February 2011, 8:08PM)

 

I was curled up in the recliner, reading my Womens Health mag, when my back reminded me of how sore it is. Time to fetch the icepack. (Fri 4 February 2011, 7:57PM)

 

My mom lives in Fort Worth, TX. This wintry photo she took today does NOT look like Texas to me! Link (Fri 4 February 2011, 6:17PM)

 

I don't usually do #followfriday, but today I'll make an exception for my 2 fave #weightwatchers tweeps: @TrixieMercury and @foodiemcbody! (Fri 4 February 2011, 1:26PM)

 

I'd just like to state for the record that I feel like a fucking dork for having screwed up my back while shoveling. I'm not that old, am I? (Thu 3 February 2011, 12:15PM)

 

This is a first. Called off work today due to having tweaked my back shoveling. I suppose I could have made it in, but it would have sucked. (Thu 3 February 2011, 7:12AM)

 

I've come to an unfortunate conclusion: brownies are one of my trigger foods. When I make a pan, I find it so hard to stop eating them. (Wed 2 February 2011, 8:19PM)

 

Aruba vacati0n successfully booked! I knew this snow day would be good for something. May 1st can't come soon enough. (Wed 2 February 2011, 5:12PM)

 

Got 5 APs for shoveling the drive this morning! Now @schnuth is going down the street to rescue our snowbound Kia. Link (Wed 2 February 2011, 12:25PM)

 

All righty. I got to sleep in, then lounge on the couch & check the internets. Time to pick up some Activity Points by shoveling the drive. (Wed 2 February 2011, 10:34AM)

 

Snow day! For the 1st time in years, the office where I work is closed. Could have something to do with the Level 3 snow emergency. (Wed 2 February 2011, 6:31AM)

 

All right. Time to quit worrying and go to sleep. @schnuth is a big boy; he'll make it home just fine, despite the Level 2 snow emergency. (Tue 1 February 2011, 11:37PM)

 

Snow and Ice Link (Tue 1 February 2011, 10:49PM)

 

From the ODOT site. Those roads do not look good at all. #Toledo Link (Tue 1 February 2011, 10:38PM)

 

All this whipping wind and sleet is making me more and more concerned about how @schnuth will fare on his drive home tonight. (Tue 1 February 2011, 10:29PM)

 

Preparing for tomorrow like any other workday, but just as a formality. Assuming that my street won't be passable by morning. (Tue 1 February 2011, 10:28PM)

 

Audioboo: Wind and Sleet Link (Tue 1 February 2011, 7:31PM)

 

The sleet taps its treble in waves against the living room window, with the wind contributing its baritone every few minutes. (Tue 1 February 2011, 7:26PM)

 

Fun drive home ahead. RT @13abcStormTeam: Freezing drizzle & flurries become moderate 2 heavy snow/sleet/freezing rain this afternoon & eve. (Tue 1 February 2011, 2:20PM)

 

Having a Getting Started session at this week's #weightwatchers At Work mtg. Really not feeling it today; can't buy into the pep talk. (Tue 1 February 2011, 12:31PM)

 

Down 1.6 lbs at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. That's last week's gain gone, plus some. Three lbs to my mini-goal! (Tue 1 February 2011, 12:10PM)

 

Aww! @schnuth shoveled the driveway last night after he got home from work! :D Now I just have the rest of the neighborhood to contend with. (Tue 1 February 2011, 7:14AM)

 

Mini-snowpocalypse plan: wake 30 mins early. Check driveway. If shoveling is needed, shovel 1st, then shower. If not, take unrushed shower. (Mon 31 January 2011, 10:45PM)

 

Whenever I follow someone I know IRL, I go thru my recent tweets to see what they reveal about me, in case the person follows me back. #dork (Mon 31 January 2011, 8:01PM)

 

My kitty seems to really love @runnersworld! Link (Mon 31 January 2011, 11:33AM)

 

The incoming winter storm is causing quite a buzz at work: 4" by Tues AM, accumulating to 12" total by Wed AM. We're all assuming the worst. (Mon 31 January 2011, 11:10AM)

 

Okonomiyaki for dinner! Link (Sun 30 January 2011, 8:02PM)

 

Cat TV in Winter is Boring. Link (Sun 30 January 2011, 6:03PM)

 

Failed to get out for a morning run this weekend. Getting antsy to run, despite the winter chill. Guess I'll go for a run tomorrow evening. (Sun 30 January 2011, 5:56PM)

 

Nabemono with tofu, shiitake, cod, bok choy, and more tasty goodness. Link (Sun 30 January 2011, 3:55PM)

 

Wait, what? A foot of snow falling in #Toledo this week? RT @13abcStormTeam: Snow after midnight Mon 4" with 8" more possible Wed.--Kristin (Sun 30 January 2011, 11:43AM)

 

Nabemono Funtimes Link (Sun 30 January 2011, 12:32AM)

 

Some assembly required. Link (Sat 29 January 2011, 6:45PM)

 

The Japanese wives are in the kitchen, and the menfolk are assembling an extra dinner table. I am LOVING being social tonight! ^_^ (Sat 29 January 2011, 6:41PM)

 

Dinner tonight w/ 2 other couples. One couple is Japanese & speaks very little English. Never thought I'd need to know Japanese small talk. (Sat 29 January 2011, 12:26PM)

 

Hadn't realized that The Last Starfighter was the first movie to use CG as an attempt at photo-realism. I'm fascinated with early-era CG. (Fri 28 January 2011, 11:35PM)

 

I've gotta say that The Last Starfighter holds up much better than I thought it would, overall. #movienight (Fri 28 January 2011, 11:00PM)

 

The CG in The Last Starfighter doesn't exactly hold up, as realism goes, but it does have that great 80s-era computer-generated feel to it. (Fri 28 January 2011, 10:02PM)

 

#movienight for this week: The Last Starfighter. Another flick I haven't seen in probably 15 years, but one of which I have fond memories. (Fri 28 January 2011, 9:09PM)

 

Hashtagged all my instagram pics to get more "likes" and followers. Now I'm getting a bunch of likes from Japanese users on pics of my cat. (Fri 28 January 2011, 8:33PM)

 

Just went thru my closet and put away my summer (i.e. smaller and non-layerable) t-shirts. Discovered that I have an obscene number of tees. (Fri 28 January 2011, 8:23PM)

 

These house hunters on HGTV who require a fancy master bath get to me. My house has a bathroom. That's it. You people and your master baths! (Fri 28 January 2011, 7:32PM)

 

Got a copy of the December #weightwatchers magazine so I could check out @erinf's story and photo shoot. Almost didn't recognize her! (Fri 28 January 2011, 6:03PM)

 

Well, that wasn't bad. No numbing needed. (Fri 28 January 2011, 4:38PM)

 

Left work with no time to brush my teeth. Sitting in the dentist's lobby with nappy thirsty post-gum-chewy mouth. Eww. (Fri 28 January 2011, 3:19PM)

 

What a morning. Weather, production issues, meetings... Glad I'm leaving early, even though it's for a dentist appointment. (Fri 28 January 2011, 12:15PM)

 

Should have taken a picture of that Polaroid Land Camera I saw at Goodwill for $5 a while back; just found a site that has oodles of info. (Thu 27 January 2011, 9:43PM)

 

Watching a NatGeo show about feathered dinosaurs and thinking of @talcotts. (Thu 27 January 2011, 8:09PM)

 

What is up with my evening lethargy this week? I get home, eat, then feel like chilling in the recliner. All evening. Not normal for me. (Thu 27 January 2011, 7:54PM)

 

It's decided: I'm NOT going back out to pick up my developed film, Photo Thursday be damned. I'm not risking my neck over 8 exposures. (Thu 27 January 2011, 6:13PM)

 

No one wants to read self-centered pissing and moaning on Twitter. Completely unrelated: I'll be mighty quiet on the Twitternets today. (Thu 27 January 2011, 10:08AM)

 

There's an owl outside. Can't see it, but I can hear it. Hoot-hoo-oo! Hoo! Hoo! Screech! (rinse and repeat for 10 minutes) (Wed 26 January 2011, 10:04PM)

 

Just spent the evening playing Oregon Trail on my iPhone. Didn't get anything done that I meant to do, but at least I'm not grumpy anymore. (Wed 26 January 2011, 9:28PM)

 

Said I wouldn't eat my weekly #pointsplus allowance, then miscalculated a Chinese lunch with co-workers. Fruit-only dinner, or fuck it? (Wed 26 January 2011, 6:01PM)

 

Just spent 20 mins with our Level 2 Data Warehouse Engineer, asking him basic newbie SSIS questions. Feeling dumber instead of smarter. (Wed 26 January 2011, 4:27PM)

 

Vintage Camera: Ricoh 35 FM Link (Wed 26 January 2011, 11:43AM)

 

I'm not allowing myself any chocolatey sweets tonight until I've eaten five more servings of fruits and veggies. #weightwatchers (Tue 25 January 2011, 6:50PM)

 

Tonight's stir-fry: 1c brown rice; 1 chicken breast, cubed; 1 egg; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 chipotle pepper, diced; fried in canola & sesame. (Tue 25 January 2011, 6:44PM)

 

Gained one pound in two weeks (didn't have a #weightwatchers At Work mtg last week). Could've been worse. Four more lbs to my mini-goal... (Tue 25 January 2011, 11:56AM)

 

Fully expecting a gain at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. Had a bingey night last night and went over my #pointsplus for the week. :-( (Tue 25 January 2011, 11:08AM)

 

Feeling the need to bust out My Japanese Tutor on the DS again. I've lost too much hiragana and katakana, and that bothers me. (Tue 25 January 2011, 9:50AM)

 

Question: is that shelf big enough for all of my cameras? Answer: just barely. Link (Mon 24 January 2011, 7:45PM)

 

According to Mrs. Taylor at Taylor Photo, my film might not be ready by Thursday. Guess Photo Thursday might be a little delayed. (Mon 24 January 2011, 6:35PM)

 

Dear Brain: Just because we know that we have cash money, that doesn't mean we have to go hit the vending machine. Love, Stomach. (Mon 24 January 2011, 1:26PM)

 

Vintage Camera: Brownie Bullet Link (Mon 24 January 2011, 12:40PM)

 

Went to check my @teuxdeux list and saw that the site and iPhone app are hosed. It's a calculated risk, putting my to-do list in the cloud. (Mon 24 January 2011, 12:05PM)

 

Delicious Roast Pork Bun @ New Empire Link (Mon 24 January 2011, 9:21AM)

 

Baby Watermelon (with @schnuth for scale) @ Monnettes Market Link (Sun 23 January 2011, 10:05PM)

 

Baby Watermelons @ Monnettes Market Link (Sun 23 January 2011, 10:01PM)

 

Holy shit. I assembled a corner shelf, & @schnuth helped fasten it to the wall. New home for my camera collection! Link (Sun 23 January 2011, 8:23PM)

 

Corner shelf successfully assembled. Mounting it into the corner will require assistance, especially since our walls don't seem to be level. (Sun 23 January 2011, 4:52PM)

 

My drink of choice @ Starbucks Link (Sun 23 January 2011, 1:15PM)

 

Ran 1.3 miles in 17 mins and felt alright. First run in 3F temps; bundled up a little too much. Need a balaclava ins... Link (Sun 23 January 2011, 9:54AM)

 

I've never run in 3-degree temps before. Layering all the running gear I own and hoping it'll be enough. Need a balaclava and a windbreaker. (Sun 23 January 2011, 9:12AM)

 

Seen at Savers today. Why would someone thrift off their Carnival cruise photo? Also: nice sunburn, Mom. Link (Sat 22 January 2011, 10:21PM)

 

Seafood Portofino @ La Scola Italian Grill Link (Sat 22 January 2011, 7:55PM)

 

Couldn't tell if the dress on the hanger was cute or not. Tried it on; still couldn't tell, so I didn't buy it. Link (Sat 22 January 2011, 3:06PM)

 

Irresistible Kitty Link (Fri 21 January 2011, 11:12PM)

 

Seems my brain didn't get the memo about being allowed to stay up late on Friday nights. (Fri 21 January 2011, 11:04PM)

 

"Can someone please show this poor asshole the way out of town?" #movienight #friscokid #moviequotes (Fri 21 January 2011, 10:38PM)

 

This may have been my first uncensored, widescreen viewing of Frisco Kid. I'd forgotten most of it; hadn't seen it in 20 years. #movienight (Fri 21 January 2011, 10:35PM)

 

For #movienight I'm watching one I haven't seen in a Very Long Time: The Frisco Kid. Let's see if it's as funny as it was when I was a kid. (Fri 21 January 2011, 8:30PM)

 

Tried making mac & cheese with a béchamel base; think the fat-free cheddar didn't work so well. Creamy, but lacking flavor. Not bad, though. (Fri 21 January 2011, 6:26PM)

 

Requirements mtg for new project isn't until Tues. I think I already know what's involved, though; contemplating getting a head start. (Fri 21 January 2011, 1:35PM)

 

Aw, shit. Didn't sync my iPod after ripping a dozen CDs to iTunes. No R.E.M. for me today. Sigh. (Fri 21 January 2011, 10:05AM)

 

Wow. I forgot that I actually liked "Imitation Of Life" from R.E.M's album Reveal. It's been a long time since I listened to this. (Thu 20 January 2011, 9:00PM)

 

Almost didn't venture out into the slush to pick up my Imperial Mark XII negatives. I braved it, though, and I'm glad. The roll looks good! (Thu 20 January 2011, 6:45PM)

 

Really hung up on this vacation thing. I require palm trees and sandy beaches to look forward to. Have my swimsuit hung up as thinspiration. (Thu 20 January 2011, 12:40PM)

 

Many thanks to the city of #Toledo for plowing and salting my residential street both last week AND this week! This is unprecedented. (Thu 20 January 2011, 7:42AM)

 

Just planned out a 2.6 mile route around my 'hood that will take me up a sidewalk adjacent to a busy street. People might see me run! Eep! (Wed 19 January 2011, 9:22PM)

 

Reading the calendar in @runnersworld I ask myself, do I really want to drive 2-3 hrs to a race? Then I wonder if I'm really a runner yet. (Wed 19 January 2011, 8:24PM)

 

O hay guyz! Guess what! My iPhone? I didn't leave it at home after all. It was hiding in the bottom of my purse all day. *facepalm* (Wed 19 January 2011, 6:03PM)

 

Rethinking the Jamaica trip after my notoriously paranoid co-worker's comments about safety on resorts turned out to be true. (Wed 19 January 2011, 3:17PM)

 

Forgot my iPhone at home today! Balls. (Wed 19 January 2011, 9:13AM)

 

Uploaded a rough cut of part of our Japan 2009 vacation video: me photographing the shinkansen. And being a dork. Link (Tue 18 January 2011, 10:44PM)

 

Coming back to a half-edited vacation video. Haven't touched it for months and months, but I still know what I wanted to do with it. Fun!! (Tue 18 January 2011, 9:40PM)

 

Stacey and Clinton would say I own too many t-shirts for casual wear, and too many button-downs for work. #whatnottowear (Tue 18 January 2011, 7:30PM)

 

Hmm. My MT-Twitter plugin doesn't seem to be pulling my Tweets into my blog. Happens every now and then; not sure why. Guess I'll just wait. (Tue 18 January 2011, 7:12PM)

 

So it's to be one of THOSE days. Fine... but I thought being busy was supposed to make time go faster, not slower. (Tue 18 January 2011, 10:38AM)

 

I could really go for a vacation. Not just to escape winter, but to get to spend some quality time with @schnuth in a new locale. Sigh. (Mon 17 January 2011, 9:22PM)

 

Calvino's Restaurant on #Yelp: Small but not cramped, with fresh and healthy pizza options. A little chilly in winter. Link (Mon 17 January 2011, 7:45PM)

 

Mission accomplished: film rewound. FSM save me from losing my sight; navigating the innerds of my camera in the dark was a challenge. (Mon 17 January 2011, 7:13PM)

 

Time to shut myself in the darkened bathroom and attempt to rewind the 35mm film from a camera designed to take 620. Wish me luck! (Mon 17 January 2011, 7:00PM)

 

Vintage Camera: Imperial Mark XII Flash Link (Mon 17 January 2011, 1:32PM)

 

Walked 1.5 miles in 29 mins and felt good. Took some pics with my Imperial Mark XII during my lunch walk. Pretty bri... Link (Mon 17 January 2011, 12:46PM)

 

Funky Phone Chair @ Maumee Antiques Mall Link (Sat 15 January 2011, 4:13PM)

 

Antique mall fail #2: Brownie Hawkeye for $30. That's a little rich for my blood, esp. for basically a box camera. Link (Sat 15 January 2011, 3:46PM)

 

Antique mall fail #1: not one but Brownie Holiday cameras, both for $12. I'd pay half that. Link (Sat 15 January 2011, 3:41PM)

 

There's a joke here somewhere. Link (Sat 15 January 2011, 2:49PM)

 

Ran 1.32 miles in 16 mins and felt alright. Harder to make it the whole way without stopping this time, but I did it... Link (Sat 15 January 2011, 11:50AM)

 

Got all excited about a camera I forgot I had. Upon re-researching it, I saw that I'd also forgotten that it takes discontinued film. :-( (Fri 14 January 2011, 11:55PM)

 

#movienight is over, and Dr. Strangelove was a great flick (as I knew it must be). Full of one-liners and classic talent. (Fri 14 January 2011, 10:26PM)

 

OK, #movienight is finally underway! Dr. Strangelove is in the DVD player, bowl of cereal in my lap, the odor of burnt popcorn in the air. (Fri 14 January 2011, 8:42PM)

 

Burnt the goddamn popcorn. (Fri 14 January 2011, 8:37PM)

 

Still undecided whether tonight's #movienight will be the Final Cut of Blade Runner (last week was the U.S. theatrical) or some other flick. (Fri 14 January 2011, 8:16PM)

 

Mmm. Dinner is always better when it starts with a b?chamel sauce. Add butternut squash, rotini, and ricotta, and there's tonight's meal. (Fri 14 January 2011, 6:10PM)

 

So far, I'm loving my resolution to run film through a different camera each week. So far, I've used the Diana Mini & the Brownie Starmatic. (Fri 14 January 2011, 4:26PM)

 

This weekend's camera: the Imperial Mark XII Flash. I have the green model; would it be wrong to try to catch them all? Link (Fri 14 January 2011, 4:25PM)

 

Took a photo at @balancegrille last month with my circa-1960 Brownie Starmatic camera. Love how it turned out. Link (Fri 14 January 2011, 4:00PM)

 

$12 for $25 Worth of Japanese Cuisine at Koto Buki Link (Fri 14 January 2011, 12:19PM)

 

Called in sick and stayed in bed. For 12 hours total. Just feeling generally exhausted, but damn. Guess I must've really needed the sleep. (Fri 14 January 2011, 12:15PM)

 

Did a yoga workout for 25 mins. Opted to learn the Sun Salute this evening instead of running in the dark and the cold. Link (Thu 13 January 2011, 9:24PM)

 

Seriously tired of hearing the wonders of modern medicine attributed to a "miracle." If I roll my eyes any more, they'll stick that way. (Thu 13 January 2011, 6:37PM)

 

Didn't make it out #running tonite. Succumbed to early dinner instead. The cold & darkness trumped the excitement of having plowed streets. (Thu 13 January 2011, 6:29PM)

 

I finally get to play copyeditor at work. It's a dream come true! Except that I kinda feel like an ass for being so nitpicky about a spec. (Thu 13 January 2011, 12:35PM)

 

Looking through some seminar notes from last year. Can't tell from my intricate doodles if I was bored or engaged. Link (Thu 13 January 2011, 10:53AM)

 

Not feeling very put-together today. I rarely do, come to think of it, but today I'm feeling especially frumpy. Meh. #work #notafashionshow (Thu 13 January 2011, 10:20AM)

 

Gotta say that I'm so glad @schnuth got me this foam roller. Feels awesome on my sore legs (from running) and lats (from shoveling). Ahh. (Wed 12 January 2011, 10:04PM)

 

Ran on Monday, shoveled on Tuesday, rested today. Will run again on Thursday (likely in my YakTrax), then see what the weekend brings. (Wed 12 January 2011, 9:20PM)

 

Well, bless his heart! The snowblower guy cleared our whole dead-end street! That made my drive home a little less stressful. #snowsucks (Wed 12 January 2011, 5:55PM)

 

Would love to get updates re: current phase of #Toledo snow removal. My residential street is Phase IV of four. (cc: @toledonews) (Wed 12 January 2011, 4:44PM)

 

Note to self: tahini and hummus in the same meal is way too many #weightwatchers #pointsplus thanks to sesame oil. So tasty, though. (Wed 12 January 2011, 2:19PM)

 

Me and my foam roller: best frenemies. It hurts so good. #owmyquads (Tue 11 January 2011, 10:21PM)

 

Hadn't realized how much TV I mindlessly watch in the evenings. I'm lost without my What's On TV app (since I'm iPhone-less tonight). (Tue 11 January 2011, 9:33PM)

 

Our neighbor shoveled our sidewalk after the last snow, even though we live on a dead end. Tonight, I returned the favor. #karma #goldenrule (Tue 11 January 2011, 8:04PM)

 

Surveying the freshly-shoveled driveway, Tron: Legacy soundtrack beating in my ears, the shovel I held became Castor's cane, for a moment. (Tue 11 January 2011, 7:37PM)

 

Took my iPhone out of my purse en route home (which I never do) and forgot it in the car, which @schnuth then took to work. Feeling dumb. (Tue 11 January 2011, 6:03PM)

 

Back on track! Lost 2.6 pounds since last week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. That's all of last week's gain gone, plus some. (Tue 11 January 2011, 12:06PM)

 

How cute is this?! RT @cameronmoll: This decal makes your iPhone look like a Polaroid when snapping pics: Link (Tue 11 January 2011, 11:57AM)

 

Last night's snowy run left my quads and hammies pretty sore. Thinking that tonight will be my 1st real encounter with my new foam roller. (Tue 11 January 2011, 10:28AM)

 

May see 3" of snow in #Toledo by evening rush hour. Total estimated accumulation by tomorrow morning: 4-6". (Tue 11 January 2011, 10:08AM)

 

Ran 1.3 miles in 17 mins and felt great. First time all the way around the block without taking a walk break! Took i... Link (Mon 10 January 2011, 6:44PM)

 

Dark and cold out (26F); time to bundle up for my 1st run since New Years Day. Hadn't realized how much I'd miss #running if I skipped it. (Mon 10 January 2011, 5:54PM)

 

.@balancegrille Still anxiously awaiting nutritional info on the website! We #weightwatchers are especially curious about the sauces. (Mon 10 January 2011, 12:29PM)

 

Nighty-Night Link (Sun 9 January 2011, 11:01PM)

 

Tired of not running due to snow. I'm going to go ahead and run this week, my normal neighborhood loop, and if I fall on my ass, so be it. (Sun 9 January 2011, 10:05PM)

 

Chgd @fitbit sleep tracking from normal to sensitive; sleep efficiency rating went from 98% to 76%. That feels like a more accurate number. (Sat 8 January 2011, 11:21PM)

 

Picked up the negatives from my Brownie Starmatic test roll today. Looks good so far; need to scan them in to be sure, though. 127 film FTW! (Sat 8 January 2011, 5:15PM)

 

Likely that I'll watch the Final Cut of Blade Runner soon, now that I've seen the version everybody's seen. Geek cred +1 for me tonight! (Sat 8 January 2011, 12:05AM)

 

#movienight complete: watched 1982 U.S. theatrical release of Blade Runner for authenticity. Syd Mead + Vangelis = futuristic awesomeness. (Fri 7 January 2011, 11:56PM)

 

Time for #movienight with Blade Runner on HD-DVD. No, I haven't seen Blade Runner. Yes, it's a major sci-fi oversight, soon to be corrected. (Fri 7 January 2011, 9:43PM)

 

...And that's a wrap! Look for me on the Slow Runners Club with @zenrunner and @edmarathon this weekend. Link (Fri 7 January 2011, 8:25PM)

 

I have ten minutes to figure out why my audio setup isn't working the same as it did two days ago when I tested it. *flail* (Fri 7 January 2011, 6:49PM)

 

I'm now the Duchess of Corner Dental on #Yelp! Link (Fri 7 January 2011, 3:11PM)

 

Tonight I'm a guest on the Slow Runners Club podcast with @zenrunner and @edmarathon ! 1st podcast appearance in awhile, and 1st Skype ever. (Fri 7 January 2011, 10:46AM)

 

Ready For Bed Link (Thu 6 January 2011, 11:37PM)

 

Dude just nixed the old school apt with tatami floors. I would give my eyeteeth to rock that place. (Thu 6 January 2011, 11:00PM)

 

House Hunters Int'l is showing an American looking for a 2-bedroom apt in Tokyo. $2000/mo? Sure, we could swing that. Somehow. (Thu 6 January 2011, 10:55PM)

 

Alas, my blog is hosed for tonight, so Photo Thursday will become Photo Friday. Here's a sneak peek, though: Link (Thu 6 January 2011, 9:59PM)

 

Oh, look. More problems with my webh0st. Now I get 503 Service Unavailable when I try to post to my blog. -No, wait, my entire site is down. (Thu 6 January 2011, 9:49PM)

 

Lots of good shots on this test roll. Time to take a quick break from Photo Thursday and stop staring at Photoshop for a few minutes... (Thu 6 January 2011, 8:16PM)

 

Another one bites the dust... // RT @toledonews: Three Cousino properties at The Docks to close Link (Thu 6 January 2011, 6:55PM)

 

Photo Thursday tonight is gonna be fun: scanning negs from my Diana Mini test roll. Looks like I got some good snaps! But first, dinner. (Thu 6 January 2011, 6:26PM)

 

I haven't had a morning this busy in quite some time. Feels like I'm treading water. Divide and conquer... (Thu 6 January 2011, 1:08PM)

 

I didn't know Bill, but his story is worth reading. // RT @mathowie: RIP @billzeller Link (Wed 5 January 2011, 11:51PM)

 

Scoping out the Get Luckey 5K (in Luckey, Ohio) as my next 5K: mid-February, about 30 mins from my house. That'll get me out running again! (Wed 5 January 2011, 10:32PM)

 

Juliet, who was a HS Senior when I was a Freshman, is a poet who is dealing w/ the aftermath of her stroke 1 year ago. Link (Wed 5 January 2011, 9:26PM)

 

Co-worker said his workout last night was "only" an hour long. Usu. works out for 90mins. Other co-worker just nodded. I feel damn lazy now. (Wed 5 January 2011, 7:05PM)

 

My tasty zero-point salad: Link (Wed 5 January 2011, 6:36PM)

 

Delicious dinner for 0 #weightwatchers #pointsplus - romaine, baby spinach, mango, orange, blueberries, and fat-free raspberry vinaigrette. (Wed 5 January 2011, 6:35PM)

 

Note to self: 2 cups of coffee is not an appropriate breakfast for weigh-in day. Also, seems that too much caffeine can make Diana queasy. (Tue 4 January 2011, 6:08PM)

 

Tired + caffeinated is a bizarre combination, especially mid-afternoon. O_O (Tue 4 January 2011, 2:59PM)

 

Becoming inured to all the rah-rah at #weightwatchers mtgs. Have to restrain myself from eye-rolling. (Tue 4 January 2011, 1:00PM)

 

As expected, up 2 lbs at #weightwatchers this week. Went a little off the rails last night, skipped my run, plus last week's drinks = gain. (Tue 4 January 2011, 12:00PM)

 

Stepping up my game at work this year. Ramping up the assertiveness and confidence. Four years would be too long without a promotion. (Tue 4 January 2011, 11:15AM)

 

...And I successfully completed #meatlessmonday without forgetting and nomming on some smoked salmon or frozen diet BBQ chicken pizza. Rock! (Mon 3 January 2011, 10:44PM)

 

Compiling a list of movies to watch in 2011. Need to bone up on my pop culture; see anything I'm missing? Link (Mon 3 January 2011, 10:18PM)

 

My 2010 Year In Review won't get done tonight, but it's at least started. All of my relevant stats are compiled; now I just have to write. (Mon 3 January 2011, 9:25PM)

 

Hunger just struck in a big way. Tonight's run may be pre-empted by dinner. Need to plan ahead a little better in the future: 4:30pm snack. (Mon 3 January 2011, 5:20PM)

 

Walked 1.8 miles in 32 mins and felt good. First time using #runkeeper - figuring out the settings before I go runni... Link (Mon 3 January 2011, 12:49PM)

 

I don't eat much meat anyway, but just watch me forget I'm planning to rock a #meatlessmonday and make some sort of seafood for dinner. (Sun 2 January 2011, 10:26PM)

 

Crafting a to-be-read pile. Carefully mixing fiction and non-fiction, since this year was skewed to non-fiction. Link (Sun 2 January 2011, 4:57PM)

 

Gregor and @schnuth Link (Sun 2 January 2011, 12:23PM)

 

Tallying my 2010 stats in preparation for my annual Year In Review blog post. Weight loss, running, restaurant habits, photographs... (Sun 2 January 2011, 10:42AM)

 

Every single goddamn sushi joint in Toledo is closed for lunch on New Year's Day. WTF? (Sat 1 January 2011, 1:42PM)

 

Ran 1.26 miles in 14 mins and 54 secs and felt good. 1st run of the year! Bumped up the run:walk ratio to 3:1 and fe... Link (Sat 1 January 2011, 11:42AM)

 

Frivolous New Year's Resolution #3: Watch more movies. Currently watching Scott Pilgrim with @schnuth and loving it. (Fri 31 December 2010, 10:38PM)

 

Frivolous New Year's Resolution #2: Cook with tofu. I already eat tofu, but have never cooked it myself. (Fri 31 December 2010, 3:37PM)

 

Frivolous New Year's Resolution #1: Buy & wear more skirts. I have all these tights from @SockDreams and not enough skirts to show them off! (Fri 31 December 2010, 12:36PM)

 

Got my @fitbit today! Looking forward to seeing what it can do and how well it works. Especially intrigued by tracking my sleep quality. (Thu 30 December 2010, 10:38PM)

 

tl;dr is the Internet-ism that sums up my Mom's response to many of my blog entries: "That's a lot of words..." (Thu 30 December 2010, 2:11PM)

 

Wondered at first if tl;dr was some programming ref I didn't get; checked Urban Dictionary to learn that it means "too long; didn't read." (Thu 30 December 2010, 2:10PM)

 

Thinking I might need to revise my 2011 goal to run 10 miles a week. My current max weekly mileage is 8, but I usually run between 3 and 6. (Wed 29 December 2010, 10:12PM)

 

I actually was stopped at a light when our 2003 Spectra rolled over to 90,000 miles, but I let the moment pass. Link (Wed 29 December 2010, 7:22PM)

 

Just handed off 3 DVDs of audio files to my podcast-editing successor. Feels good to have passed the torch. Link (Wed 29 December 2010, 7:11PM)

 

The Champion-brand sports bra I ordered from Title Nine arrived today. Seems comfy enough so far; I'll give it a good test run this week. (Wed 29 December 2010, 6:30PM)

 

Looking forward to getting my @fitbit soon! I'm done with Omron pedometers. Hope my new toy/tool shows up before New Year's. #statsnerd (Wed 29 December 2010, 10:44AM)

 

I miss New Year's Eve parties. I miss the days when the only question was who would host the party, not whether there would be one at all. (Tue 28 December 2010, 8:19PM)

 

Not bad! Only gained 0.2 lbs since my last #weightwatchers weigh-in two weeks ago. (Tue 28 December 2010, 11:57AM)

 

Downtown Toledo can't afford to lose many more restaurants... RT @toledonews: Ole Taco to close December 31 Link (Tue 28 December 2010, 8:56AM)

 

As annoying as that damn dog next door is, I'm fairly sure that it would go nuts if anyone suspicious came down our street. #bumpinthenight (Tue 28 December 2010, 12:14AM)

 

My daily avg weight has stayed in a comfortable 3-pound range since early Nov. Only four more days to lower my Dec avg weight! #statsnerd (Mon 27 December 2010, 10:06PM)

 

Time to use Twitter as the conduit of TMI for which so many others use it. ...My cat just farted. Right by my elbow. Ugh. (Mon 27 December 2010, 7:51PM)

 

Walked 1.3 miles in 22 mins and felt good. Like I said, no excuses. Alas, my run became a walk, thanks to varied str... Link (Mon 27 December 2010, 6:45PM)

 

Warmup yoga is complete. Time to walk the talk -- run the talk? -- and put my new winter #running gear to use. 1st post-Xmas weeknight run. (Mon 27 December 2010, 6:05PM)

 

Trying to plan a cheaper-than-usual but still awesome (and warm) vacati0n; keep on coming up with the same price, no matter where I look. (Mon 27 December 2010, 10:53AM)

 

Fell asleep thinking about Christmas 1989. Dreamt about asking the current resident of my old house if I could look around inside. (Mon 27 December 2010, 9:15AM)

 

Italian Christmas Dinner Link (Sat 25 December 2010, 4:48PM)

 

New winter running gear means no more excuses! Thanks to @runnersworld magazine for Brooks beanie & YakTrax info. Link (Sat 25 December 2010, 10:15AM)

 

Ran 1.3 miles in 16 mins and felt good. Short run to get back in the groove. New winter running gear means no more e... Link (Sat 25 December 2010, 10:09AM)

 

Season's Greetings from @dianaschnuth, @schnuth, and Kitty Mei! Link (Fri 24 December 2010, 10:31PM)

 

Also looking forward to testing out the Diana Mini that @schnuth got me. New camera FTW! Link (Fri 24 December 2010, 7:41PM)

 

Opened presents with @schnuth this evening. No more excuses not to run: got UnderArmour, a new hat, and YakTrax! Link (Fri 24 December 2010, 7:36PM)

 

Picking a screen name for Disney's gaming site. dianaschnuth is too long, and dschnuth "contains an inappropriate word." What, "nut"? (Thu 23 December 2010, 9:56PM)

 

OMG, I suck at any sort of 3D gaming. I can't even steer the goddamn lightcycle on the Tron website game. Gamerfail. (Thu 23 December 2010, 9:49PM)

 

Oh, I see. I have to "buy" the cool Tron wallpaper by earning points on the Tron website. --No, wait. IT'S not even widescreen. WTF? (Thu 23 December 2010, 7:25PM)

 

Come on, Disney. Really? No official widescreen Tron wallpapers? I'm highly disappointed. (Thu 23 December 2010, 7:10PM)

 

Feeling a little obsessed over Tron. In love with the soundtrack by Daft Punk. May need to pony up the $ to watch in 3D again. (Thu 23 December 2010, 2:17PM)

 

Despite my #atheism, it's refreshing to hear "Merry Christmas!" I celebrate it culturally, not religiously, but it's still Christmas. (Thu 23 December 2010, 12:59PM)

 

If a drum corps were to perform the music of Tron Legacy in 2012 (their programs are already set for 2011), it just might get me to a show. (Thu 23 December 2010, 12:08PM)

 

The guy at work who always brings donuts before a holiday doesn't seem to have done so today. Really had my heart set on a tasty indulgence. (Thu 23 December 2010, 8:58AM)

 

Dear free Tron app: You have failed your User by pushing an ad for the 99-cent Tron app at 5:30am. Push notifications off. End of line. (Thu 23 December 2010, 8:39AM)

 

After applying my rose sandalwood facial masque, I felt strangely inappropriate. #blackface Link (Wed 22 December 2010, 9:23PM)

 

I suppose I could drive to a local outdoor mall to do my evening run, but I'd really rather run in my own 'hood (once the snow melts). (Wed 22 December 2010, 8:48PM)

 

If this moody shit is PMS, it's got some rotten-ass timing, what with Christmas and all. If it's running withdrawal, I guess that's my bad. (Wed 22 December 2010, 8:41PM)

 

Now that I'm home, the procrastinatory part of my brain is convincing me to mail my package downtown tomorrow instead of doing it tonight. (Wed 22 December 2010, 5:43PM)

 

I miss living within walking distance of the post office. I don't miss living 30 miles away from Best Buy and ethnic restaurants. (Wed 22 December 2010, 3:50PM)

 

Seen in comments on a news website: "If there is a god and we are his children, somebody should report him to protective child services." (Wed 22 December 2010, 1:40PM)

 

Good news: I think I've beaten today's stomach bug into submission with rest and fluids. Bad news: I am so not sleepy right now. (Tue 21 December 2010, 11:26PM)

 

Oh, Tron 20th Anniversary extras. You crack me up. Link (Tue 21 December 2010, 11:09PM)

 

Done with batch # 2 of Christmas cards. Timing of next batch will depend on who sends us cards this week. Yeah, I'm being a little petty. (Tue 21 December 2010, 7:35PM)

 

Also: best place to shop for sports bras (variety/price)? Thinking that buying one online w/o trying on first would be a Very Poor Idea. (Tue 21 December 2010, 5:56PM)

 

Active ladies: what's your fave sports bra? Too much advice out there to sort thru. What do YOU wear? Keep the girls in place w/o uniboob. (Tue 21 December 2010, 5:51PM)

 

Still not feeling entirely well, but my body has been craving a workout for days. Contemplating some yoga & weights later; something easy. (Tue 21 December 2010, 3:58PM)

 

Home sick. And here I thought I was gonna get thru a month without using any sick days. Dammit. If it's not one thing, it's another. (Tue 21 December 2010, 10:26AM)

 

Making crafty cards was so much more fun last year. I was really hoping this would put me in the spirit. Next year, preprinted cards again. (Mon 20 December 2010, 9:30PM)

 

Just about half done with assembling Christmas cards. I'm afraid that some of our recipients will be getting their cards for New Year's. (Mon 20 December 2010, 8:59PM)

 

Number of ppl on the Xmas card list: 22. Number of prints: 25. I can only screw up 3 times. Let's do this. #craftychristmascards (Mon 20 December 2010, 7:20PM)

 

Sleeping by the Tree Link (Mon 20 December 2010, 7:03PM)

 

Xmas photos from Winkflash came out a little dark. Tonight is Xmas-card-making night, despite the sub-par prints. Next year, I print local. (Mon 20 December 2010, 6:16PM)

 

Walked 1.8 miles in 35 mins and felt good. Just me and a few other walkers and runners by the Maumee. Calm and crisp. Link (Mon 20 December 2010, 12:36PM)

 

OK. I have GOT to get out for a walk today. I've been lunching at my desk lately instead of walking, but I'm starting to get stir-crazy. (Mon 20 December 2010, 11:31AM)

 

Decided to rock a #meatlessmonday today, and filled my lunch pail with fruit. Got distracted from my healthy day by Xmas cookies at work. (Mon 20 December 2010, 9:34AM)

 

Aaron with iPhone @ Starbucks Link (Sun 19 December 2010, 4:14PM)

 

Starbucks is playing the English/Espanol version of Sing A Song from Sesame Street. WIN! (Sun 19 December 2010, 2:12PM)

 

My nostril made squeaky noises as I slept; dreamt I found a box of mewing kittens while I was cleaning house. (Sun 19 December 2010, 10:24AM)

 

Been a while since I watched the 11:00 news, esp. on a Friday. Ten minutes of news and 20 mins of sports? I call shenanigans. (Fri 17 December 2010, 11:13PM)

 

Where's the joy and excitement of Xmas this year? I've been waiting for it to hit, but it hasn't. Feels like I'm phoning it in. (Fri 17 December 2010, 10:51PM)

 

It's a banner week: two social outings?! With co-worker-friends! I feel... social. (Fri 17 December 2010, 5:22PM)

 

Had I known it would take @Winkflash a week to ship my 26 digital prints, I might have gone with a quicker but less convenient local option. (Fri 17 December 2010, 3:45PM)

 

It's one of those days where I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels. Brain is fried. Need a nap. Or a run, either way. Not gonna happen. (Fri 17 December 2010, 2:17PM)

 

Wish I'd had this on my vacation! RT @jkottke: The most amazing iPhone app yet translates signage text on the fly: Link (Fri 17 December 2010, 10:48AM)

 

I'm already craving the feel and smell of the spring thaw... and it's not even technically winter yet. (Fri 17 December 2010, 8:46AM)

 

"For complete credits, go to our website"? How would you like to be one of the many people who worked on this show? My credit is... online? (Thu 16 December 2010, 11:03PM)

 

I have a spectator to my solstice preparations: Link (Thu 16 December 2010, 10:50PM)

 

Contemplating how many of my Flickr photos I've blogged in recent years. Also contemplating moving my photos back to my own site. (Thu 16 December 2010, 10:11PM)

 

Under the Tree Link (Thu 16 December 2010, 9:20PM)

 

Finally home after a fun evening with coworkers at our holiday party (and post-party at Sbux). Being social is fun! I forgot. (Thu 16 December 2010, 8:58PM)

 

Knew him 4 Victor/Victoria. RT @SteveMartinToGo: Blake Edwards was one of the people who made me love comedy. Sorry to hear of his passing. (Thu 16 December 2010, 1:53PM)

 

Sometimes I forget that Mei is unlike any other cat I've had, and I'll pick her up and snuggle her without warning. The purring stops fast. (Wed 15 December 2010, 11:27PM)

 

Yeah, I'm fucked. // RT @TrixieMercury: "No man is a failure who has friends" ~ Clarence (Wed 15 December 2010, 9:50PM)

 

Shout out to all the former choir nerds! Speak up, altos: who still hums/sings the harmony to Christmas carols, esp. when you're all alone? (Wed 15 December 2010, 8:18PM)

 

I think I've sung both soprano and both alto parts in Handel's Messiah; following along with the Mormon Tabernacle, I'm all over the map. (Wed 15 December 2010, 8:12PM)

 

Amazing how much of an American cultural phenomenon Christmas has become in the last few generations. It's all so ingrained in us. #atheist (Wed 15 December 2010, 8:10PM)

 

I could really use a nap right about now. As it stands, caffeine will have to do. #selfmedication (Wed 15 December 2010, 2:09PM)

 

From the way ppl in my #weightwatchers mtg were gasping at #pointsplus values for normal foods, I wonder if any of them are really tracking. (Tue 14 December 2010, 10:34PM)

 

Laying on the couch, wearing fuzzy toe socks and reading @runnersworld. Hoping Santa brings me winter running gear; I miss my evening runs. (Tue 14 December 2010, 8:01PM)

 

My back is ever so gently suggesting that I develop a full-body strength-training regimen with more regularity than shoveling 2x a year. (Tue 14 December 2010, 5:26PM)

 

Huh! Actually lost 0.4 lbs at #weightwatchers this week. Fine by me; my preview weigh-in this morning was misleading. (Tue 14 December 2010, 11:56AM)

 

Expecting a gain at #weightwatchers today. We'll know for sure in just a few minutes... (Tue 14 December 2010, 11:51AM)

 

Reason no. 2 #whyihatewinter : I'm guessing that the walk from the parking garage to work pushes the "skin can freeze in minutes" envelope. (Tue 14 December 2010, 8:46AM)

 

My three years of Latin in high school and two semesters (almost) in college have left me with a major interest in things Roman. #natgeo (Mon 13 December 2010, 9:17PM)

 

The pair of gloves I wore while shoveling this morning has a hole in one finger. Wondering if I frostbit my fingertip; still a little numb. (Mon 13 December 2010, 8:39PM)

 

Watching @docapocalypse on Discovery tell me all about how I'm being tracked. I already knew most of this, but some info is new to me. (Mon 13 December 2010, 8:19PM)

 

Our Wedding Ornament Link (Mon 13 December 2010, 7:38PM)

 

Snow is pretty. Ice is pretty. Driving or walking in or on either ice or snow is NOT pretty. #whyihatewinter #hateisastrongword #yesihateit (Mon 13 December 2010, 5:38PM)

 

Looking into the possibility of buying snow tires. This could get expensive and tedious... but might be worth it. #kiaforte (Mon 13 December 2010, 1:03PM)

 

Fingertips are still numb. Toes are cold. Back hurts. I was not properly attired for shoveling, but did anyway, for lack of a better idea. (Mon 13 December 2010, 10:31AM)

 

Fuck winter, fuck snow, fuck the city of Toledo, and fuck my Kia Forte. Big thank you to the garbage man who helped me get my car unstuck! (Mon 13 December 2010, 10:02AM)

 

Twitter s/b about info, not narcissism. // RT @valfrankel via @jezebel: No One Cares About Your Stupid Twitter Account Link (Sun 12 December 2010, 7:50PM)

 

Christmas photo taken and edited with amazingly little hassle this year. Looks suspiciously like last year's photo, but... oh, well. (Sun 12 December 2010, 5:09PM)

 

The Christmas Season is now in effect at the @schnuth household. Tree is up and decorated, cat is underneath. Link (Sat 11 December 2010, 5:13PM)

 

Christmas Blend @ Starbucks Link (Sat 11 December 2010, 3:40PM)

 

Buzzing from my SF Cinnamon Dolce Americano, free Holiday Gingerbread, and two Mint Brownie samples at my favorite @Starbucks. Yum. (Sat 11 December 2010, 3:35PM)

 

Watching Temple of Doom on TV. I love how Willie has 80's style feathered hair in 1935. #anachronism (Fri 10 December 2010, 11:52PM)

 

Jefferson and St Clair @ SeaGate Convention Center Link (Fri 10 December 2010, 10:55PM)

 

Yeah, I don't think I'm even powering up my computer tonight. Feelin' the lazy Friday night vibe. Maybe I'll spike some hot cocoa shortly. (Fri 10 December 2010, 10:07PM)

 

It's entirely possible that I've never seen It's A Wonderful Life all the way through. #christmas (Fri 10 December 2010, 8:52PM)

 

Tinsel. I haven't gotten to put tinsel on a Christmas tree for a Very Long Time. Kitties and tinsel don't mix. Well, they do, but it's ugly. (Fri 10 December 2010, 8:50PM)

 

After actually being social on a Friday night, albeit briefly, it feel really lame to be curled up in the recliner doing nothing. (Fri 10 December 2010, 7:59PM)

 

Expected after-work outing to include dinner, not just drinks and socializing. As a result, I'm now home alone and really fucking hungry. (Fri 10 December 2010, 7:08PM)

 

Looking up the 2011 Glass City Marathon 5K this April, I see that it starts at 7:15am. Packet pick-up at 5:30am. Way too early for me. (Fri 10 December 2010, 4:38PM)

 

Having a hell of a time staying focused today. Going out to lunch and again after work; distracted by social calls/chats. I have shit to do! (Fri 10 December 2010, 10:52AM)

 

My best score so far! Too bad 38/40 probably still won't be enough to earn me Game Of The Year. #GameDevStory Link (Thu 9 December 2010, 11:24PM)

 

Submitted feedback to Omron asking if my 8-month-old pedometer is still under warranty. If I buy another pedometer, I won't buy this model. (Thu 9 December 2010, 10:11PM)

 

I always feel greedy when I'm repopulating my Amazon Wish List. It's mainly stuff that's too pricey for me to justify buying for myself. (Thu 9 December 2010, 9:42PM)

 

What's the expected lifespan of a pedometer? My Omron appears to be either draining batteries or not holding a charge. When did I buy it...? (Thu 9 December 2010, 5:41PM)

 

I should seriously not be this excited about successfully building my first SSIS package. Should I? #datawarehousing #dork (Thu 9 December 2010, 1:16PM)

 

Ran 1.15 miles in 13 mins and 50 secs and felt good. Finally got back out after the 5K. Trace of snow on the sidewal... Link (Wed 8 December 2010, 5:56PM)

 

Planned for a substantial lunch at Navy Bistro; instead, enjoyed a maple-walnut chicken salad for 7 #weightwatchers #pointsplus. That works. (Wed 8 December 2010, 1:53PM)

 

Well, doesn't that figure? I decide to post a blog entry every day, and my webhost goes flaky yet again! It might be time to switch... (Tue 7 December 2010, 9:38PM)

 

Now that it's a little too late (and a lot too cold), I find myself craving a run. Sign that it's becoming a good habit, I suppose. (Tue 7 December 2010, 7:39PM)

 

Wearing a sweatshirt from Senior year of HS. It's in good shape b/c it was a little tight, so I didn't wear it much. It's a little big now. (Tue 7 December 2010, 6:19PM)

 

Gained 1.2 my first week on #weightwatchers #pointsplus. Maybe my muscles are still retaining water from running the #5K Saturday? (Tue 7 December 2010, 12:07PM)

 

Damn. I forgot my #weightwatchers weigh-in book on the kitchen table at home. I've never done that, not in 2 1/2 years. (Tue 7 December 2010, 11:53AM)

 

Contemplating taking a little vacation from Twitter and Facebook. Only a few days, after which I might do a little pruning of my peeps. (Tue 7 December 2010, 11:09AM)

 

Dreamed that @schnuth, my Mom and my late Memaw racked up a $308,000 sushi tab. We thought the prices were typos in the menu. (Tue 7 December 2010, 8:09AM)

 

I ran 3201m before hitting a wall and tumbling to my death on my iPhone. Link (Mon 6 December 2010, 11:24PM)

 

My inadvertent strategy for surfing late 80's / early 90's YouTube videos: purposely Rickroll myself, then click suggestions from there. (Mon 6 December 2010, 9:30PM)

 

OK, let's get this shit done. As much as I'd love to stay curled up in the recliner, I have a podcast to edit and a blog entry to post. (Mon 6 December 2010, 8:23PM)

 

DAMMIT. This isn't Good Eats. I hate it when Alton Brown gets pre-empted for holiday specials. #foodnetwork (Mon 6 December 2010, 7:01PM)

 

Laundry list of to-do items for tonight. Too bad I'm feeling insanely apathetic today. Which items are non-negotiables...? (Mon 6 December 2010, 4:17PM)

 

Was tempted to join the caroling being set up by my work until I realized it conflicts with my dept holiday party. Yeah, I'd rather party. (Mon 6 December 2010, 1:41PM)

 

Back of the Pack Link (Sun 5 December 2010, 5:25PM)

 

I'll just let this pic of @schnuth speak for itself. Link (Sun 5 December 2010, 2:12PM)

 

Sleepy Sunday Morning Link (Sun 5 December 2010, 2:05PM)

 

Turning in early after a good day. Ran my 1st race, finished well, set a personal record, and am now rocking a 1000mg Motrin for my muscles. (Sat 4 December 2010, 10:10PM)

 

Ran 5 kilometers in 36 mins and felt great. Had a fun first 5K! Full race report on my blog later, but I definitely ... Link (Sat 4 December 2010, 11:25AM)

 

Sitting next to the grandma of the guest of honor, listening to the race results. This was fun. #jinglebellrun (Sat 4 December 2010, 10:19AM)

 

Completed #iMapMyRun (Run): Distance 3.18 mi, Duration 39:09, Pace 12:19 min/mile, Speed 4.9 mph.2010 Jingle Bell Run (Sat 4 December 2010, 9:41AM)

 

In progress: #iMapMyRun Distance 3.10 mi, Duration 37:22, Pace 12:03 min/mile, Speed 5.0 mph.2010 Jingle Bell Run (Sat 4 December 2010, 9:38AM)

 

Started: #iMapMyRun 2010 Jingle Bell Run (Sat 4 December 2010, 8:59AM)

 

I'm sitting in the parking lot before my first 5K, eating my breakfast banana and watching the other runners arrive. Exciting, surreal. (Sat 4 December 2010, 8:20AM)

 

Race supplies are laid out for tomorrow morning. Bananas are in supply, H2O bottles at the ready. Relaxing & planning for an early bedtime. (Fri 3 December 2010, 10:17PM)

 

Feel like I'm looking a gift horse in the mouth by noticing that the tech shirt for tmrw's 5K lacks the built-in hand covers that I love. (Fri 3 December 2010, 7:23PM)

 

Still a bit too early for me to get into the Christmas Spirit. Tree? Meh. Maybe this year's Christmas Portrait will be sans tree. #apathy (Fri 3 December 2010, 6:44PM)

 

As the owner of several actual vintage film cameras, I really didn't want to like Instagram. Alas, it does seem pretty damn cool. (Fri 3 December 2010, 6:36PM)

 

Stopped into a chocolate shop after lunch. That's a lotta truffles! Link (Fri 3 December 2010, 2:31PM)

 

Got my first race bib and timing tag! Also got race shirt, team shirt, goodie bag, and jingle bells. 5K in 23 hrs. Link (Fri 3 December 2010, 9:47AM)

 

Our massage chair is no longer awesomely massagey. Which is unfortunate, since my lower back could sure use it. (Thu 2 December 2010, 10:19PM)

 

The search on my blog is broken. Looks like my readfile PHP function isn't working all of a sudden. I'll give my host a day, then inquire. (Thu 2 December 2010, 9:31PM)

 

Ran 2.4 miles in 28 mins. 2:1 run/walk ratio improved my pace overall. I also skipped my walk breaks entirely for th... Link (Thu 2 December 2010, 8:29PM)

 

It's so hard to quiet the echo of Frank Petrella in my head, telling me that I should compose it right the first time; NO CROPPING. (Thu 2 December 2010, 7:39PM)

 

Felt good to see the names of my projects in the All-IS Staff Mtg presentation, even w/ no personal credit. I did something that mattered. (Thu 2 December 2010, 3:50PM)

 

Walked 1.85 miles in 35 mins and felt good. Lower back was feeling twingey, and I wanted to work that out ASAP. Also... Link (Thu 2 December 2010, 1:21PM)

 

Anxious/excited about Saturday's race. Worried that if I don't find another 5K to train for, I won't continue running over the winter. (Wed 1 December 2010, 11:05PM)

 

Thought it might be fun to learn to use nanoloop by inputting a Christmas carol. Fun, yes, but that damn song's tattooed onto my brain now. (Wed 1 December 2010, 9:32PM)

 

The punch episode of Good Eats makes me LOL every time. The spice must flow...! (Wed 1 December 2010, 7:07PM)

 

I can haz Game of the Year? Please? I've gotta be getting close... #GameDevStory Link (Wed 1 December 2010, 6:20PM)

 

Excited that I got to see @schnuth for a few minutes this evening, instead of missing him by THAT MUCH. Fuck early start times, man. (Wed 1 December 2010, 5:53PM)

 

I guess December 1st is as good a day as any for the first snow of the season. (Wed 1 December 2010, 8:54AM)

 

Just watched an SNL clip shared by an acquaintance on Facebook. That was really unfunny, and bordered on offensive. And I'm hard to offend. (Tue 30 November 2010, 8:16PM)

 

"What if it's cold and rainy on race day?" I asked myself. "Would I just stay home?" I am a runner, and runners run. #running (Tue 30 November 2010, 6:04PM)

 

Ran 1.15 miles in 16 mins. Sans iPhone and running apps, since it was threatening to rain. My pace is slower when I'... Link (Tue 30 November 2010, 5:57PM)

 

This does not bode well for tonight's run. Doesn't sound like fun. // RT @13abcStormTeam: Cold front moving in fast, windy, falling temps. (Tue 30 November 2010, 3:45PM)

 

Became instantly unexcited when my #weightwatchers leader put on some Black Eyed Peas remake of "Time Of My Life" as #pointsplus hype music. (Tue 30 November 2010, 12:53PM)

 

Stayed the same weight over Thanksgiving! Excited to have my official intro to #weightwatchers #pointsplus -- my AtWork meeting is PACKED! (Tue 30 November 2010, 11:59AM)

 

The #weightwatchers mobile iPhone app just updated for #pointsplus. At least it was technically on the correct day, even if the final hour. (Mon 29 November 2010, 11:11PM)

 

Mad props go out to @schnuth for being my only donor so far for my upcoming 5K! Want to be number 2? Link (Mon 29 November 2010, 10:24PM)

 

Oh, now I see. I thought I had opted into PNC's Overdraft Coverage, but I hadn't specified an account to draw from. I only have 2 accounts! (Mon 29 November 2010, 9:22PM)

 

OMFG. How is it that I never watched Police Squad!? The video of epilogues that @schnuth shared on Google Reader is fucking hysterical. (Mon 29 November 2010, 9:05PM)

 

The mobile #weightwatchers site is close to useless, and the iPhone app is currently disabled. Nice #pointsplus segue, guys. (Mon 29 November 2010, 7:55PM)

 

Walked 1.87 miles in 36 mins and felt great. The gulls all flew into the wind, hovering in place over the river. Link (Mon 29 November 2010, 1:16PM)

 

Oh, great. My work's new web content blocker blocks dailymile as "Social Networking." Glad that dailymile has a mobile site. (Mon 29 November 2010, 1:12PM)

 

Just gifted Thanksgiving candles to my co-workers. Hadn't intended to turn it into 30mins of social time, but hey. Link (Mon 29 November 2010, 11:06AM)

 

Not digging the #weightwatchers #pointsplus transition this morning. All the items I added to my tracker myself have to be edited? NOW? (Mon 29 November 2010, 8:58AM)

 

High School bragging rights should revolve around academic achievements, not sports, IMHO. Girls B-ball? How about Nat'l Merit Scholars? (Sun 28 November 2010, 3:03PM)

 

Ran 1.13 miles in 13 mins and 10 secs and felt good. Quick run to shake out the long weekend. Worked a little on for... Link (Sun 28 November 2010, 10:31AM)

 

Runners: I'm less than one week out from my first 5K (a fun run for charity). Any race-week or race-day advice? (Sat 27 November 2010, 9:42PM)

 

Yet another tasty lunch and bubble tea at @balancegrille! The small soup is much bigger than expected, in a good way. (Sat 27 November 2010, 2:05PM)

 

Only 7 days until my first 5K: the 2010 Toledo Jingle Bell Run! Please consider donating to the Arthritis Foundation: Link (Sat 27 November 2010, 10:38AM)

 

Day after T-giving: eating Asian food, watching the BBS documentary, chilling at home with @schnuth. You know, long-weekend-type stuff. (Fri 26 November 2010, 7:35PM)

 

And I'm already full on appetizers. This does not bode well for my future gastrointestinal comfort. (Thu 25 November 2010, 2:27PM)

 

Ran 5 kilometers in 39 mins and felt alright. My neighborhood smells like Thanksgiving! Link (Thu 25 November 2010, 10:47AM)

 

Might get to enjoy my first run in the rain tomorrow morning. Contemplating whether to put the iPhone in a baggie or just leave it at home. (Wed 24 November 2010, 11:27PM)

 

This YouTube video is making me rethink my fantasy of moving to Seattle: Sliding Cars in Seattle Snow on 11/22/10 -- Link (Wed 24 November 2010, 2:48PM)

 

Just got a spam comment on my blog, asking why I don't have more spam comments. That's kind of meta. (Wed 24 November 2010, 8:44AM)

 

Adam Savage: TSA saw my junk, missed 12" razor blades (via @arstechnica) Link (Tue 23 November 2010, 9:42PM)

 

I knew tonight would be cutting it close. Done: run, dinner, cleaning john. Half-done: presents for co-workers. Not done: podcast editing. (Tue 23 November 2010, 9:34PM)

 

Starry night above / Earth rolling beneath my feet / Feeling motionless #running #haiku (Tue 23 November 2010, 6:57PM)

 

Ran 2.25 miles in 28 mins and felt great. Possibly my best run yet, despite (because of?) the 24-degree wind chill. ... Link (Tue 23 November 2010, 6:47PM)

 

Well, glory be. I just wrote my first stored procedure! (That's quasi-fancy SQL databasey stuff, for you non-IS types.) Onward and upward... (Tue 23 November 2010, 1:47PM)

 

More good news: I lost 0.8 pounds at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in! That's almost half of what I gained last week, gone again. (Tue 23 November 2010, 12:04PM)

 

Good news! My annual performance review went well. Satisfactory across the board, plus a 1.8% raise (which is apparently above the average). (Tue 23 November 2010, 10:58AM)

 

Post-run Reflection Link (Mon 22 November 2010, 10:46PM)

 

I am seriously not pleased that the Discovery Health Channel is becoming the Oprah Winfrey Network. I want science, not a self-esteem boost. (Mon 22 November 2010, 10:22PM)

 

Here's one item I hadn't expected to see at Goodwill: a beer bong? Link (Mon 22 November 2010, 6:29PM)

 

Just got the meeting invitation to my annual performance review: tomorrow at 10am. Always feels like being called to the principal's office. (Mon 22 November 2010, 12:10PM)

 

Ran 1.2 miles in 15 mins and felt alright. Getting back into the groove after a week of feeling under the weather. K... Link (Sun 21 November 2010, 10:20AM)

 

Just clued in some bubble-tea-loving strangers to @balancegrille in Maumee. They seemed genuinely excited about local bubble tea. ^_^ (Sat 20 November 2010, 3:17PM)

 

Stuffed lobster on Triple-D tonight is totally taking me back to our Massachusetts honeymoon back in '03. Man oh man, that's good shit. (Sat 20 November 2010, 12:05AM)

 

Came so close to not using a sick day this month. Alas, today is being spent on the couch with a blankie and soup. Maybe tea later. (Fri 19 November 2010, 1:50PM)

 

Feeling a little dizzy and disoriented. Not sure what's causing this, but am guessing the solution is a slightly early bedtime. (Thu 18 November 2010, 10:36PM)

 

Today's empowering affirmation: no one can make you feel like a schmuck without your permission. (Thu 18 November 2010, 2:39PM)

 

Stayed in bed too long contemplating whether to call in sick for just feeling under the weather. Now I'll be feeling bleh AND late to work. (Thu 18 November 2010, 8:00AM)

 

One evergreen candle down! Planning to give these away as Thanksgiving gifts to my coworkers; I have a veritable shit-ton of candle makings. (Wed 17 November 2010, 10:33PM)

 

Checking my candlemaking logs for formulas/recipes... Has it really been a year and a half since I last made soy candles? (Wed 17 November 2010, 8:34PM)

 

I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but: If you don't "get" why people use Twitter, you have no right to condemn those who do. (Wed 17 November 2010, 10:54AM)

 

.@relysh WTF? I guess my Yelp thing DID post. OK, that's really weird. The site told me it couldn't find the page I wanted. (Tue 16 November 2010, 10:09PM)

 

OMG, really? I go to submit my #Yelp review that I just spent 20 minutes composing, and the website pukes when I hit Post? Screw you. (Tue 16 November 2010, 9:57PM)

 

Balance Pan-Asian Grille on #Yelp: I'll definitely be back, not only for the healthy food, but for bubble tea! Link (Tue 16 November 2010, 9:55PM)

 

Snuggly-time with the cat was just interrupted by a doorbell in a commercial. I had no idea Mei was so freaked out by potential visitors. (Tue 16 November 2010, 7:15PM)

 

Successful dinner achieved, despite having to remove the battery from the smoke detector. Stupid broiler. (Tue 16 November 2010, 6:54PM)

 

That analog telephone ringtone? I just figured out why it bugs me: it's missing the percussion of the hammer hitting the bell in the phone. (Tue 16 November 2010, 3:41PM)

 

Up two pounds at #weightwatchers today. WTF?! Now that I think about it, though, I did eat all my Weekly Pts and dipped into Activity Pts. (Tue 16 November 2010, 11:55AM)

 

Slightly distracted from work by dev plans for my blog. Disappointed that there's no need to learn/use jQuery for my simple div swaps. (Tue 16 November 2010, 11:08AM)

 

I'm running my first 5K in just 19 days to support the Arthritis Foundation! Consider donating to a good cause: Link (Mon 15 November 2010, 8:14PM)

 

Ran 2.4 miles in 30 mins and felt great. Reflective vest + brighter moon = much better night run. Also switched up m... Link (Mon 15 November 2010, 7:11PM)

 

The universe is plotting against me: the barista who just made my tea latte is suffering from a sore throat. I won't get sick... won't... (Mon 15 November 2010, 12:49PM)

 

Last night's queasiness continues off and on into today. May be coming down with something; hope some soondooboo chigae will make it better. (Mon 15 November 2010, 11:18AM)

 

What a spectacularly shitty night's sleep I failed to enjoy last night. Happy Monday. (Mon 15 November 2010, 7:40AM)

 

First time at @balancegrille today for lunch. Delicious organic pan-asian food and bubble tea; we'll be back! Link (Sat 13 November 2010, 3:50PM)

 

My pedometer thinks I only ran 2.4 miles instead of 3. My running stride length is obviously longer than walking. Time to do some measuring. (Sat 13 November 2010, 11:57AM)

 

Ran 3 miles in 37 mins and felt good. Wanted to get a base time for my upcoming 5K (in 21 days!). Mapped out 3.1 mil... Link (Sat 13 November 2010, 11:07AM)

 

Finally delving into SSIS! As @schnuth would say, I'm using my "squill" (i.e. SQL) to move pixels around the data warehouse. ^_^ (Fri 12 November 2010, 10:21AM)

 

Finally, some news about my site: core router failure. That explains a lot. Well, my data is intact, at least. I'm calling it a night. (Thu 11 November 2010, 11:16PM)

 

Irritated and bummed that I wasn't able to work on my website tonight, esp. since I so rarely get a hair up my ass to do web work anymore. (Thu 11 November 2010, 10:41PM)

 

Hmm. Now my webhost's site isn't just not responding; now it's not found. Let's hope they're bouncing their DNS server or something... (Thu 11 November 2010, 8:42PM)

 

Sure hope @micfo gets their connectivity issue under control soon; not only is my site down, but their own website is also unresponsive. (Thu 11 November 2010, 7:44PM)

 

I really don't want to move my website again, but Micfo.com keeps dropping the ball. Now even their own company website isn't responding. (Thu 11 November 2010, 7:39PM)

 

Don't really consider myself a web designer anymore. Not skilled enough to consider myself a BI expert or a database dev. What are my goals? (Thu 11 November 2010, 6:46PM)

 

My awesome hubby @schnuth scored me a couple of technical shirts at the thrift! With hand cozies! For $3 each! Link (Thu 11 November 2010, 6:08PM)

 

Listening to the first Drinking Gourd Podcast produced by someone other than me. The new guy did a great editing job! Pleasant voice, too. (Thu 11 November 2010, 12:59PM)

 

Walked 1.86 miles in 32 mins. The fog took so long to burn off that noon smelled like early morning. Link (Thu 11 November 2010, 12:54PM)

 

Distracted by blog-hacking ideas today. That MTSQL plugin I installed a while back has more uses now that my SQL skills have leveled up. (Thu 11 November 2010, 11:20AM)

 

Still have some tweaks to add to my new graph, but it's currently at the bottom of my About page: Link (Wed 10 November 2010, 10:13PM)

 

Got a brainstorm during today's SQL training re: a feature on my blog. Created a SQL view and CSS graph of most-used cameras with live data. (Wed 10 November 2010, 10:12PM)

 

Dammit. PayPal doesn't offer the one-time use credit card number anymore. Really wanted to make tonight's @spagoddess purchase via PayPal... (Wed 10 November 2010, 8:53PM)

 

Ran 2.26 miles in 27 mins and felt good. Got out to run before dark today, which was good. Calves were tight, quads ... Link (Wed 10 November 2010, 5:08PM)

 

Trainer, with Spanish accent: "As the user -- here, let me draw a user --" (in green) "This is a user..." Link (Wed 10 November 2010, 1:41PM)

 

Starting to think it may be time to put the iPhone aside as much as possible. Checking Twitter and games every commercial can't be healthy. (Tue 9 November 2010, 10:56PM)

 

My kitty is doing a good job of distracting me from my training class lab exercise. Link (Tue 9 November 2010, 10:55AM)

 

The trainer for my remote T-SQL class really doesn't know what to think of my sense of humor. "Ah, ha, yeah," he says in his Spanish accent. (Tue 9 November 2010, 8:38AM)

 

Ran 1.3 miles in 12 mins and 40 secs. First run after the time change; cut it short due to feeling uncomfortable run... Link (Mon 8 November 2010, 6:36PM)

 

Thanks to the time change, all my after-work runs will now be either at dusk or in straight-up darkness. Time to get some reflective tape? (Mon 8 November 2010, 5:32PM)

 

Starting day 1 of 3 in T-SQL training. Today should be review. Tomorrow I may learn new tricks, and Wed looks like more advanced techniques. (Mon 8 November 2010, 8:58AM)

 

In my pre-iPod days, my Sony mp3 Walkman was my savior at work. Now it's time to give it a new home via Goodwill. Link (Sun 7 November 2010, 8:49PM)

 

Today we finally christened our "new" car with chrome-y goodness. Our old car sports a Trek fish, FYI. Link (Sun 7 November 2010, 4:32PM)

 

Every damn time I eat Indian food anymore, I gain weight. Not sure if I'm underestimating WW Points, or if it's the rice or ghee (butter). (Sun 7 November 2010, 10:39AM)

 

Seriously? Sarah Palin has a quasi-reality show about Alaska on TLC? I may vomit. (Fri 5 November 2010, 10:54PM)

 

I have much less animosity toward Stacy London now that I've read about her non-bitchy off-camera self in Thin Is The New Happy. (Fri 5 November 2010, 9:38PM)

 

Friday night is supposed to be for partying, right? Not laying around being worn out from this evening's run? My body didn't get the memo. (Fri 5 November 2010, 9:26PM)

 

Just signed up for my first 5K: 2010 Jingle Bell Run on Dec 5! Here we go... Link (Fri 5 November 2010, 3:20PM)

 

Credit card perp charged Netflix first, presumably as a test, then tried to charge $180 of Avon online. I hate this shit; 2nd fraud for me. (Fri 5 November 2010, 1:35PM)

 

Friday Fail: Just got a fraud alert for the credit card I use the most (best rate). Called customer service; am getting a new card shortly. (Fri 5 November 2010, 1:21PM)

 

Tunes that make Friday even more awesome: Ass and Titties, The Terrible Mr. Grimshaw, and various anime theme songs. (Fri 5 November 2010, 10:59AM)

 

Happy Diwali! Time to celebrate by nomming on cashew cookies brought in by an officemate. I love those things. (Fri 5 November 2010, 10:02AM)

 

This week, I feel like I either got thrown off the back of the treadmill or fell off the merry-go-round, and haven't managed to get back on. (Fri 5 November 2010, 12:22AM)

 

Haven't run yet this week. Swore I'd run 3X a week for a month. Do I run 3 days in a row (Thurs Fri Sat) or just accept defeat this week? (Wed 3 November 2010, 8:25PM)

 

Just when I'm trying to pay down my credit cards, I get a bill for my #wisdomteeth extraction. Weren't you supposed to pay 80%, Aetna? >:-| (Wed 3 November 2010, 6:56PM)

 

Lunch sushi FTW! Service was a unexpectedly slow, though, so we probably won't be doing that again. (Wed 3 November 2010, 1:31PM)

 

Aw, crap. Lucas County's returns only show how Lucas County voted, not who won. My preferred Senator lost, as did the Governor. My bad. (Wed 3 November 2010, 10:11AM)

 

Looks like my preferred Senator and Congresswoman got re-elected, even without my help. #Toledo City Schools levy failed, TARTA levy passed. (Wed 3 November 2010, 8:55AM)

 

No change at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. Didn't run last night, ate a little much, and, well, it's that time of month. So it's OK. (Tue 2 November 2010, 11:59AM)

 

Indulged in a long and luxurious soak in the tub. Simultaneously joyed by the experience and grossed out by sitting in my own dirty water. (Mon 1 November 2010, 10:18PM)

 

Just read Thin Is The New Happy by Valerie Frankel. Made me grateful that my body image issues have been minimal, despite my plus-sizeness. (Mon 1 November 2010, 9:19PM)

 

Number One topic that I need to stop tweeting about: being tired. It's a regular occurrence, and it's not really of interest to anyone. (Mon 1 November 2010, 8:05PM)

 

Told a coworker I have "a case of the Mondays." What I really meant was, "There's no way I can concentrate on learning something new today." (Mon 1 November 2010, 2:05PM)

 

Check my blog Thursday for Round 2 of Holgamod tests. Taping the sides of the camera with gaffer's tape worked wonders for reducing leaks. (Sun 31 October 2010, 4:54PM)

 

Ran 3 miles in 30 mins and felt great. First time I've started my day with a run (drum & bugle corps notwithstanding... Link (Sat 30 October 2010, 11:49AM)

 

Skipped yesterday's run; preparing for my first AM run. It's 41 degrees out (wind chill 35). This will be a new experience... (Sat 30 October 2010, 10:26AM)

 

Civ V accompanied by mildly alcoholic beverages (Caffeine Free Diet Coke & vanilla Stoli's, diet hot cocoa & cream de cacao). Fri nite FTW! (Fri 29 October 2010, 10:28PM)

 

Hadn't realized how hungry I was until the food started marching unhesitatingly out of the microwave and off the stove and onto my plate. (Fri 29 October 2010, 6:15PM)

 

Come on, people. Please take your short-sighted right-wing rhetoric elsewhere. Within earshot of my cubicle is not an appropriate location. (Fri 29 October 2010, 11:25AM)

 

As much as I adore my mid-90-era vampire bat earrings, I think I'm gonna hit up Etsy for some Jack-O-Lantern earrings for next Halloween. (Thu 28 October 2010, 11:39PM)

 

Actively paying down my credit cards is diminishing my disposable income, but I know it'll be worth it in the long run. #damnresponsibility (Thu 28 October 2010, 8:12PM)

 

Spent my morning delving into the abilities of @microstrategy Enterprise Manager for my boss. Report usage data FTW! #BI #datawarehousing (Thu 28 October 2010, 2:08PM)

 

In one dream last night, I went back in time and made out w/ 21-year-old @schnuth; in another, I baked with pumpkin and spices. Weird night. (Thu 28 October 2010, 9:39AM)

 

Bad news: I definitely undercooked the pumpkin angel food cake. Good news: despite being a tad gooey and really ugly, it's still damn tasty. (Wed 27 October 2010, 9:26PM)

 

Attempting @msteechur's Angel Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe. Damn, it smells good in here now. Link (Wed 27 October 2010, 8:19PM)

 

Ran 2.66 miles in 30 mins. Tried a 45:30 run:walk ratio, and I think I'll stick with that for a while. Had just enou... Link (Wed 27 October 2010, 6:57PM)

 

I have obligations tonight, both to myself and to others, but I'm having an evening of lethargy. I just don't wanna. But I guess I will. (Tue 26 October 2010, 8:08PM)

 

Er, make that April 2008 that I started #weightwatchers. Losing track of time. :-P (Tue 26 October 2010, 12:05PM)

 

Down another 0.6 pounds at #weightwatchers this week! Total lost since April '07: 23.4 lbs. Remaining to goal: 17 lbs. #happydance (Tue 26 October 2010, 11:58AM)

 

Tornado Watch and High Wind Warning in effect for Toledo. Glad we got our trees trimmed after the last windstorm brought down a limb. (Tue 26 October 2010, 11:06AM)

 

Rewatching the Hawaii episode of No Reservations. If we ever make it back to Oahu, a car rental is definitely in order. North Shore FTW! (Mon 25 October 2010, 10:33PM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 30 mins. Timed only my run, not my warmup/cooldown, and my pace magically improved! Started out slu... Link (Mon 25 October 2010, 7:35PM)

 

Walked 1.5 miles in 27 mins. Blustery Autumn day; windy, cool and humid. Link (Mon 25 October 2010, 12:41PM)

 

While [Americans] do express strong distrust of govt, when asked abt specific programs they usu. voice their support. Link (Mon 25 October 2010, 11:57AM)

 

Smoothie for breakfast? Unfulfilling. I'm already hungry. Don't think I'll be trying that again. Shoulda stuck with oatmeal. (Mon 25 October 2010, 10:21AM)

 

Nothing like a night full of bizarre, panic-filled dreams to leave me feeling unrested. Did I even sleep last night? (Mon 25 October 2010, 8:37AM)

 

Runners: when timing your runs, do you factor in your warmup & cooldown walking or no? I feel like including them skews my pace calculation. (Sun 24 October 2010, 6:30PM)

 

Audioboo: Autumn Thunderstorm Link (Sun 24 October 2010, 5:56PM)

 

My baby shower gifts were appreciated, and my crafty wrapping paper got saved, just as I'd hoped. Had a surprisingly good time, too. (Sat 23 October 2010, 2:22PM)

 

Oh, good. An aikido buddy! I didn't know anyone at the Krohn baby shower until just now. Well, except Erika, of course. (Sat 23 October 2010, 12:27PM)

 

O noes! @schnuth broke our Star Wars glass. One time, @relysh couldn't drink out of this b/c it was too cool. Link (Sat 23 October 2010, 12:05AM)

 

Spent a good part of the evening being crafty in lieu of wrapping paper or a gift bag. Time-consuming? Sure. But a lot more meaningful. (Fri 22 October 2010, 10:01PM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 33 mins. I think this is how running is supposed to feel. Ran 30:30 intervals; overall pace stayed ... Link (Fri 22 October 2010, 7:53PM)

 

All righty. Ate way too much pizza at lunch (5 pcs); time to go run some of it off. I'll likely eat a VERY light dinner; not hungry at all. (Fri 22 October 2010, 6:07PM)

 

Pizza party today in celebration of a long and difficult project completed. What a day to forget breakfast; my self-control will be shot. (Fri 22 October 2010, 11:13AM)

 

Realizing, after getting 18 days into a 365 Days Of Self-Portraits project, how strange it is to have my Flickrstream filled with... ME. (Thu 21 October 2010, 10:24PM)

 

Kitty Mei decided that she wanted to help me clean the summer tees from the closet. Or maybe she was anti-helping. Link (Thu 21 October 2010, 8:08PM)

 

Ah, Alton. It's awesome that you're sharing your weight loss tips. 50 lbs in 9 months (or less)? Effin' A. Nutritionally dense foods FTW! (Thu 21 October 2010, 7:27PM)

 

Walked 1.83 miles in 36 mins. Beautiful autumn day. Walked while listening to The Omnivore's Dilemma; just hit the h... Link (Thu 21 October 2010, 1:07PM)

 

Dear "Unknown": you've called half a dozen times in the past few days. Maybe you should leave a voicemail, since I'm not going to pick up. (Thu 21 October 2010, 10:01AM)

 

#NewTwitter fail. Just opened tabs for multiple new ppl to follow, without looking at the new tabs. They all opened the home page instead. (Wed 20 October 2010, 8:25PM)

 

Ran 2.44 miles in 32 mins. Tried a 60:30 run/walk at the suggestion of @zenrunner; it kicked my ass in a GOOD way. H... Link (Wed 20 October 2010, 8:06PM)

 

My after-work mantra (borrowed from @msteechur): "I am a runner, and runners run." Getting my ass out the door, despite a flu-shot-sore arm. (Wed 20 October 2010, 5:59PM)

 

Flu shot received. Sometimes my employer is pretty awesome. (Wed 20 October 2010, 1:11PM)

 

I checked in at Table 44 (610 Monroe St) on #Yelp Link (Wed 20 October 2010, 12:13PM)

 

Forgot that today is the flu shot clinic at work, and wore a long-sleeved shirt. Hope my sleeves are roll-up-able enough. #firstworldproblem (Wed 20 October 2010, 8:31AM)

 

This "Starter" edition of Office that was installed on my new Dell is trying to annoy me into upgrading. I'll just install '97 instead! Hah! (Tue 19 October 2010, 8:18PM)

 

Think I just lost one of my #wisdomteeth blood clots. Threw me off b/c it was tan color, not red. Had to rack my brain abt what it could be. (Tue 19 October 2010, 3:40PM)

 

Down 0.4 pounds at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in! New lowest official weigh-in. Pounds to goal: 17.6. (Tue 19 October 2010, 12:00PM)

 

The commercials for the Shake Weight crack me up. Link (Mon 18 October 2010, 11:15PM)

 

Feeling an errant, not-yet-dissolved stitch in the back of my mouth. So hard to resist playing with it (or pulling it out). #wisdomteeth (Mon 18 October 2010, 10:09PM)

 

Hall closet cleaned! Amazing what 40 mins can accomplish. We'll see how long it lasts; trying to optimize placement vs item usage frequency. (Mon 18 October 2010, 8:34PM)

 

Ran 1.3 miles in 17 mins. Short run/walk to get back in the habit; took a week off so I wouldn't bleed out from my w... Link (Mon 18 October 2010, 7:38PM)

 

And Monday continues. The kitchen at the new Pakistani restaurant in downtown #Toledo was closed, so we ended up at Frickers instead. Sigh. (Mon 18 October 2010, 1:33PM)

 

My Monday rolls on. Work email is down. Only 6 more months until I get a vacation? (Mon 18 October 2010, 10:52AM)

 

Not excited about starting my Monday by nursing an oozy runaway zit on my chin. How embarrassing. Link (Mon 18 October 2010, 9:57AM)

 

If you get lost without your canteen while carrying Travel Carcassone, you're in luck: it's potable! Link (Sat 16 October 2010, 5:21PM)

 

I give Johnny mad props for totally making up nutrition facts for my salted caramel hot chocolate. Link (Sat 16 October 2010, 2:31PM)

 

I'm not PMSing or anything, so why am I finding everything so goddamn touching and tearjerking today? This is starting to get annoying. (Fri 15 October 2010, 7:01PM)

 

Game glitch: sushi cat is stuck. :-( Link (Fri 15 October 2010, 1:38PM)

 

Finally finished the Civ V tutorial this week and started a "real" game. Can't wait to get home and get some gaming in. Slowest Friday ever. (Fri 15 October 2010, 12:49PM)

 

Figures that the day we plan to go to Ann Arbor w/friends turns out to be Homecoming for U of M. Game starts at 3:30; we'll be in A2 at 4pm. (Fri 15 October 2010, 12:18PM)

 

ProTip: Don't make the password for your workstation to be something NSFW, just in case you ever need to disclose it to Customer Support. (Fri 15 October 2010, 9:48AM)

 

Walked 2.26 miles in 34 mins. Still listening to The Omnivore's Dilemma on audiobook. Still amazed by what I'm learn... Link (Thu 14 October 2010, 10:01PM)

 

Finally got the damn lid off the tin of loose-leaf Ethiopian tea. Vacuuming up the resulting teasplosion left the living room all cinnamony. (Thu 14 October 2010, 8:31PM)

 

I wonder if Mrs Nemeth's Latin students can get extra credit for translating verbatim what Augustus Caesar says in Civ V? I'm geeking out... (Thu 14 October 2010, 7:29PM)

 

Can't stay on task today. My brain keeps wandering in the middle of -- ooh, shiny! (Thu 14 October 2010, 3:30PM)

 

Even though I've made it to the fifth day after oral surgery, I'm still super paranoid about developing dry socket. WTF? #wisdomteeth (Wed 13 October 2010, 10:03PM)

 

I'm not only a stickler for typos; I also find musical notation errors in murals at local restaurants. Link (Wed 13 October 2010, 12:48PM)

 

Captured a major milestone for our Kia Forte this morning, while I was stopped at a red light: Link (Wed 13 October 2010, 11:06AM)

 

This was my first Vicodin-free evening since my #wisdomteeth were extracted on Friday. Things seem to be getting better, albeit slowly. (Tue 12 October 2010, 10:16PM)

 

My jaw still isn't ready for full-on chewy foods, which is a major disappointment at dinnertime. Shall I poach some more eggs? #wisdomteeth (Tue 12 October 2010, 6:57PM)

 

Stayed the same this week at #weightwatchers, which is fine by me. Also got a recipe for crustless pumpkin pie: Link (Tue 12 October 2010, 11:56AM)

 

Composing a lengthy blog entry. Returning to the old academic essay-writing trick of writing topic sentences first. Damn you, Ms. Zocolo. (Mon 11 October 2010, 8:33PM)

 

Sorry, Junior High band kids, but "No Soliciting" applies to you, too. Sorely tempted for just a moment, though, being a former band-o. (Mon 11 October 2010, 6:57PM)

 

Looking for some more soft food to supplement my dinner of soup. I can feel the Vicodin kicking in, though; losing focus... #wisdomteeth (Mon 11 October 2010, 6:29PM)

 

Walked 2.3 miles in 43 mins. Unseasonably warm, but not uncomfortable. #iMapMyRun Link (Mon 11 October 2010, 4:28PM)

 

I count my lucky stars that our miscarriage back in '07 wasn't nearly this epic. "Mourning the baby we never had" #cnn Link (Mon 11 October 2010, 12:12PM)

 

Wei Wei got a four-star review in the #Toledo Blade! That means, of course, that they were SLAMMED for dinner tonight. No Wei Wei for us. (Sat 9 October 2010, 7:29PM)

 

Today's wisdom tooth pain seems to be at more of a Tylenol level than a Vicodin level, thankfully. Still swollen and tender, of course. (Sat 9 October 2010, 12:34PM)

 

Can't believe I'm looking for info on getting braces as an adult, barely 12 hours after getting two wisdom teeth extracted. (Fri 8 October 2010, 10:59PM)

 

Been replacing the gauze in my cheek every 45 mins or so. Now that it's out so I can eat, I feel how weird it is not to have teeth there. (Fri 8 October 2010, 5:59PM)

 

Wisdom tooth update: Bleeding is tapering off. Still haven't tried to eat. Vicodin tells me it's naptime. Link (Fri 8 October 2010, 2:50PM)

 

All righty. Novocain starting to wear off. Time to try out some of this generic Vicodin, and wish that my empty holes would stop bleeding. (Fri 8 October 2010, 1:17PM)

 

And I'm done! That bottom one was a doozie. I can haz Vicadin and Amoxicillin. :-) Link (Fri 8 October 2010, 10:45AM)

 

Sitting in the dentist's office, getting numb. Yikes. Link (Fri 8 October 2010, 10:27AM)

 

Laid on the couch and listened to an audiobook until I realized I'd dozed through part of it. Now I know it's time to get up and go to bed. (Fri 8 October 2010, 12:35AM)

 

Bored. Tired. Don't want to go to bed yet. This kinda sucks. (Thu 7 October 2010, 10:38PM)

 

In just over 12 hours, I'll be heading to the dentist to get two wisdom teeth removed. Everyone's been telling me their stories this week. (Thu 7 October 2010, 9:27PM)

 

Ran 1.7 miles in 24 mins. Middle of my run felt exceptionally comfy. Used #iMapMyRun iPhone app. Exploring more opt... Link (Thu 7 October 2010, 7:49PM)

 

I love the color of the sky in autumn. Link (Thu 7 October 2010, 2:24PM)

 

Walked 1.87 miles in 35 mins and felt good. First time this hellish week I managed to get out for a lunch walk. Used... Link (Thu 7 October 2010, 1:40PM)

 

Hey! I finally get to go home! Felt like the youngest fairy godmother fixing this damn production issue at work. But I get comp time for it. (Wed 6 October 2010, 6:45PM)

 

It's just plain wrong that I'm looking fwd to having the day off on Friday. I'd rather get my wisdom teeth out than deal with this workweek. (Wed 6 October 2010, 12:13PM)

 

Now that I've got a front-facing camera, I can see myself as @schnuth sees me: smeepy! I'm turning into a pumpkin. Link (Tue 5 October 2010, 11:14PM)

 

I know it's only Tuesday, but it's been one of those weeks already. Wish I could take a 5-day weekend starting tomorrow. (Tue 5 October 2010, 10:10PM)

 

I'm 1 for 3 w/today's Lane Bryant pants delivery. Who knew that the old Right Fit fit tighter than the new? Also rcvd gray instead of black. (Tue 5 October 2010, 6:05PM)

 

Holy crap. Down 3 lbs at today's #weightwatchers weigh-in. That's a total of 22.4 lost since April '08, and my lowest weigh-in ever! (Tue 5 October 2010, 12:03PM)

 

Hit up the local Big Lots with @schnuth this past Sunday. Merry Christmas? Already? Link (Tue 5 October 2010, 11:01AM)

 

Just watched five minutes of this Thintervention show. WTF? Let's be the food & exercise police and humiliate fatties in front of everyone? (Mon 4 October 2010, 10:10PM)

 

Ran 1.35 miles in 18 mins. Ran 1:1 run:walk ratio with my running playlist. Some of these songs are way too slow of ... Link (Mon 4 October 2010, 7:51PM)

 

Seems that running 1.3 miles isn't hard enough to make me unhungry. Also, I think the Nike+ app just chided me for not running often enough. (Mon 4 October 2010, 6:44PM)

 

I am *so* glad that every Monday morning isn't like this one. (Mon 4 October 2010, 12:05PM)

 

Learned about Project Vote Smart via infosthetics.com - this is actually very cool. Find the candidate for you: Link (Sun 3 October 2010, 8:01PM)

 

Saw this Holocaust-denial book at Goodwill today. Amazed and incensed that people believe this utter bullshit. Link (Sat 2 October 2010, 11:37PM)

 

Mad props go out to Megan at the Fallen Timbers @lanebryant store for helping me identify & order the right pants! Guess my butt has shrunk? (Sat 2 October 2010, 6:21PM)

 

And finally, five hours after my dentist visit, my face is no longer numb. Pro: can eat like a big girl again! Con: can feel mouth pain. (Fri 1 October 2010, 8:59PM)

 

Well, I'm sure there will be tweaking needed to some degree, but OMG this months-long #microstrategy project is finally almost complete. \o/ (Fri 1 October 2010, 2:24PM)

 

Healthy nervousness at impending project implementation is turning to worry about if I'll finish in time before I leave for the dentist. (Fri 1 October 2010, 10:03AM)

 

I'm sure there's a proper method to deboning a chicken thigh. I'm also sure that whatever I just did isn't even close. (Thu 30 September 2010, 9:40PM)

 

Ran 1.32 miles in 17 mins and felt alright. Tried a 2:1 run:walk ratio and got my ass kicked; decided early on to on... Link (Thu 30 September 2010, 7:38PM)

 

Um. Lance Armstrong's disembodied voice just congratulated me on my personal best for the mile via the Nike+ app. It was a 9" mile, dude. (Thu 30 September 2010, 6:42PM)

 

Walked 2.22 miles in 40 mins and felt good. First time trying out the Nike+ app. Just a normal lunch walk. Link (Thu 30 September 2010, 12:43PM)

 

Just got the long-awaited OK to move these reports into production... and the network's down. Figures. (Thu 30 September 2010, 11:22AM)

 

Only up 0.6 lbs at #weightwatchers this week, which is better than I'd expected. Need to get the scale moving the other way, though. (Tue 28 September 2010, 12:23PM)

 

I feel this way about my current project at work. // RT @cameronmoll: "Minutia holds momentous things hostage." --Spencer W. Kimball (Tue 28 September 2010, 9:47AM)

 

What an interesting FB message to get from a Christian looking for marriage, esp since I'm already married. Link (Mon 27 September 2010, 9:27PM)

 

What is up with me and Monday nights? If I don't go running, I go on an eating marathon. Expecting a gain at tmrw's #weightwatchers meeting. (Mon 27 September 2010, 8:06PM)

 

Walked 2.2 miles in 33 mins. Partly in the underground Citiwalk tunnels, partly by the river. Link (Mon 27 September 2010, 12:48PM)

 

This is one seriously frustrating weight loss graph. I do have some plans for this week to jumpstart things again. Link (Sun 26 September 2010, 10:49AM)

 

Walked 3 miles in 60 mins and felt good. Easy, relaxed walk with @schnuth this afternoon. Link (Sat 25 September 2010, 10:44PM)

 

Anatomically incorrect Starbucks mermaid is anatomically incorrect. Link (Sat 25 September 2010, 10:42PM)

 

Wait, what? Star Trek is available legally on YouTube, courtesy of CBS? I'm sure I knew this at some point. We have the DVDs, but still...! (Fri 24 September 2010, 11:28PM)

 

I keep forgetting that I can't add a cream-based liqueur to an acidic juice. It just ruins a perfectly good glass of cider. Dammit. (Fri 24 September 2010, 10:58PM)

 

It's going to take me a while to retrain myself not to get sleepy when it gets dark. I should still have a good few hours of wakey-time! (Fri 24 September 2010, 8:17PM)

 

I've got Tik Tok by Ke$ha #stuckinmyhead - but with accompanying drunken antics of the Star Trek cast. Appropriate for a Friday afternoon. (Fri 24 September 2010, 2:10PM)

 

Poking around in SSIS, I find there's a Transaction setting for Chaos. Not sure what it does yet, but I like it already. (Fri 24 September 2010, 9:37AM)

 

Unexpected time-suck: Cantonese survival phrases online. I can now say Hello and Thank You; it'll take a few more listens to go beyond that. (Fri 24 September 2010, 12:19AM)

 

Don't get me wrong, I <3 @dannychoo's Week In Tokyo blogs, but they make me homesick for Japan. How can I miss a place I've only been twice? (Thu 23 September 2010, 9:20PM)

 

Went out last night and took some photos of the harvest moon. This was the best one I got; I need a longer lens! Link (Thu 23 September 2010, 2:40PM)

 

Did I really just pay $3 for a SHORT caramel apple cider? That's 10oz of hot cider and caramel? No rum in that or anything? Just checking. (Thu 23 September 2010, 1:15PM)

 

That "MDX 101" webinar was more like MDX 099 and-BTW-buy-my-book. Guess that's the price of a free seminar. And I did get a good refresher. (Thu 23 September 2010, 12:10PM)

 

After a mosquito-filled photo session with the harvest moon, the best shots were the final 2, after I'd given up getting a good moon photo. (Wed 22 September 2010, 9:03PM)

 

Intellectually, I know that going for a run will boost my energy. I just can't seem to force myself out there tonight. Exercise fail. (Wed 22 September 2010, 6:12PM)

 

The Universe is conspiring in my favor: the vending machine offering the apple danish refused to take either bills or coins. #weightwatchers (Wed 22 September 2010, 9:25AM)

 

Wait. Is Morpheus my Science Advisor? #CivilizationV (Tue 21 September 2010, 8:35PM)

 

Farm-fresh free-range eggs are a new culinary experience for me. If you haven't cooked and eaten a fresh egg, do yourself a favor & try one! (Tue 21 September 2010, 6:12PM)

 

Civ V will be delivered to my house this evening. Must force myself to go running and upload a podcast before I install my new addiction. (Tue 21 September 2010, 3:40PM)

 

No change at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. This is a good thing, since I had an eat-a-thon last night instead of my Monday run. (Tue 21 September 2010, 12:39PM)

 

The seasons are definitely changing; my face went from greasy and pimply to dry and flaky in the space of two days. (Tue 21 September 2010, 10:15AM)

 

I had all these plans for my evening. Now the evening is gone, and nothing has been accomplished. Nothing to be done about it now. Sigh. (Mon 20 September 2010, 11:33PM)

 

Aw, crap. No Reservations isn't on tonight? Did we get to the end of this season already? Dammit - I was looking forward to my weekly fix. (Mon 20 September 2010, 10:03PM)

 

Walked 2.64 miles in 43 mins and felt good. Overcast and cool. Finally feeling like Fall. (Mon 20 September 2010, 12:47PM)

 

Just walked into my local AT&T store and walked out with a new iPhone 4. No wait. Was not expecting that! Totally stoked. (Sun 19 September 2010, 3:25PM)

 

Today's dietary lesson learned: while XO sauce is very tasty, it's not quite tasty enough to justify the calories. Close, but not quite. (Sat 18 September 2010, 10:46PM)

 

Wish they could have completed the 4-hour cut of Dune. Deleted scenes that were pivotal in the book would have fleshed out the movie. (Fri 17 September 2010, 11:40PM)

 

This evening's movie-in-the-background: Dune, on HD-DVD. @schnuth isn't a fan, as I know many people aren't, but I've always liked Dune. (Fri 17 September 2010, 9:16PM)

 

Have I mentioned lately how much I <3 the MP cable knit tights I bought from @SockDreams? Lurrrrrve. Link (Fri 17 September 2010, 1:21PM)

 

Looking up info about Nixon's Secretary of Agriculture, Earl Butz. Smart-ass racist with unfortunate (read: BAD) ideas about agribusiness. (Fri 17 September 2010, 12:44PM)

 

I wince every time Alton Brown says eda-mommy instead of edamame. Just like when he mispronounces panko, but worse. (Thu 16 September 2010, 11:15PM)

 

Did a fitness workout for 30 mins and felt good. Lifted dumbbells while watching the news. Bicep curls, bent-over ro... Link (Thu 16 September 2010, 10:35PM)

 

Walked 1.75 miles in 31 mins and felt good. Listened to The Omnivore's Dilemma under grey cloudy skies with a light breeze. (Thu 16 September 2010, 1:21PM)

 

Finally! SQL Server 2008 R2 is successfully installed on my work PC. No software should throw so many errors during installation. Ugh. (Thu 16 September 2010, 9:58AM)

 

Watching a show on Tourette's Syndrome. So reminded of my cousin Michael (@RayBreeder7) when he was little, down to the associated ADHD. (Wed 15 September 2010, 10:44PM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 34 mins and felt great. Easy intervals after a couple weeks away from running. Listened to The Omnivore's Dilemma. (Wed 15 September 2010, 7:18PM)

 

In a good mood. Not tired or hungry. The weather isn't too hot or too cold. Time to run my ass around the block! (Wed 15 September 2010, 6:02PM)

 

Listening to co-workers discuss Twitter and Facebook. Amazed at their impression of social media & their inability to grasp its usefulness. (Wed 15 September 2010, 10:41AM)

 

Didn't realize how big my pants had gotten until I clipped my iPhone to my pocket. Damn pants woulda fallen off if not for my hips. (Tue 14 September 2010, 1:39PM)

 

Missed last week's #weightwatchers meeting, so today's 0.4 gain stretches over two weeks. Same as staying the same, IMO. (Tue 14 September 2010, 11:55AM)

 

When I was little, I smiled all the time, by default, for no reason. Now when I discover that I'm smiling for no good reason, I wonder why. (Mon 13 September 2010, 11:03PM)

 

Dear SQL Server 2008 R2 installer: DIAF. Your evil cahoots with my work PC are unappreciated. (Mon 13 September 2010, 4:06PM)

 

Watched Food Inc last night. Started listening to The Omnivore's Dilemma a half hour ago. If you haven't read or watched, please do. (Mon 13 September 2010, 12:58PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 30 mins and felt good. Summer still hangs on, barely. Pleasant to walk without a jacket. (Mon 13 September 2010, 12:51PM)

 

Just picked up a CD by Panty Christ for a buck at a flea market. Good Lordy, that's some weird-ass music. Into the thrift pile with you! (Sun 12 September 2010, 3:49PM)

 

The kettle corn at the Black Swamp Arts Festival is always a highlight for @schnuth, @wamydia and me. Link (Sat 11 September 2010, 6:27PM)

 

Audioboo: Los Straitjackets at the Black Swamp Arts Festival Link (Sat 11 September 2010, 4:10PM)

 

2001: In my apt during my last semester of college. Didn't have classes on Tuesdays, but had left the clock-radio alarm on. #wherewereyou (Sat 11 September 2010, 11:26AM)

 

Attitudes-A Salon on #Yelp: I'll keep going back to Kristie at Attitudes for as long as she's there. I love this place. Link (Fri 10 September 2010, 8:56PM)

 

Local TV stations, take note: many of us (even with HDTVs) still have standard cable. Please keep your graphics within title-safe areas! (Fri 10 September 2010, 6:20PM)

 

Blue Skies Along the Maumee Link (Fri 10 September 2010, 1:52PM)

 

A co-worker is having a phone convo with his college freshman daughter, reminding me how poorly I dealt with my new "freedom" back then. (Fri 10 September 2010, 1:38PM)

 

I'm fading early tonight. Time to start the nightly routine, beginning with washing the dishes. (Thu 9 September 2010, 9:51PM)

 

My TVP experiment wasn't nearly as successful as @schnuth's chili. TVP stroganoff is not something I'll be making again, I don't think. (Thu 9 September 2010, 6:25PM)

 

Did my forehead not get the memo that puberty was a done deal, like, 15 years ago? Dime-sized zit-in-development is giving me a headache. (Thu 9 September 2010, 3:29PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 31 mins and felt good. Pedometer battery is on the fritz. Hope I can still sync to my PC later. (Thu 9 September 2010, 12:47PM)

 

Kirstie Alley really is the best Saavik. #trekkie (Wed 8 September 2010, 9:41PM)

 

Layout of band / corps / college quilt complete. Now to label each shirt and prepare to ship to The Quilt Loft. Link (Wed 8 September 2010, 9:02PM)

 

It's decided: this evening's comfy and familiar movie is ST II: TWOK... but on Blu-ray. "...Botany Bay?! Oh, NO..." (Wed 8 September 2010, 8:53PM)

 

Have the jones to watch a movie while labeling shirts for T-shirt Quilt #2. Probably should branch out and not watch Victor/Victoria AGAIN. (Wed 8 September 2010, 8:29PM)

 

Just got a PM from my Dr's office telling me that my annual exam results came back normal. Hope they would have actually called otherwise. (Wed 8 September 2010, 4:24PM)

 

Doesn't it figure that after an entire day of being totally exhausted, now I'm not even sleepy? Dangit. Also? Wish I had some vacation soon. (Tue 7 September 2010, 11:03PM)

 

Walked 1.32 miles in 26 mins. Needed to get out of the house after taking a sick day. Pleasant dusk walk. (Tue 7 September 2010, 8:39PM)

 

Would love to be able to print recipe-card-size recipes from cookingclub.com and womenshealthmag.com, or at least find them online at all. (Tue 7 September 2010, 7:38PM)

 

Day of utter exhaustion almost over. Finished one to-do; hoping to recharge in time to do one more. Read lots of magazines. #monthlyvisitor (Tue 7 September 2010, 5:10PM)

 

Called in sick today. 4th day in a row I've slept over 10 hours. Thinking of getting to bed extra early tonight, one way or another. (Tue 7 September 2010, 11:38AM)

 

Contemplating the Schnuth Asian Vacation 2011. For which language will I need to learn survival phrases this time around? (Mon 6 September 2010, 2:26PM)

 

Walked 3.5 miles in 1 hour and felt good. Walked the blue trail at Oak Openings with @schnuth this afternoon. Stoppe... Link (Sun 5 September 2010, 11:50PM)

 

The Ground Level Coffeehouse on #Yelp: The atmosphere and ambiance has more of a greasy-spoon vibe than a coffeeshop. Link (Sat 4 September 2010, 9:31PM)

 

Loving my cable-knit tights from @SockDreams -- great day for it, too! Windy (hence the ponytail) and cool. #ootd Link (Sat 4 September 2010, 5:05PM)

 

Quiet Saturday morning. The leaves outside rustle in the wind, and the cat purrs insistently, demanding attention. Link (Sat 4 September 2010, 11:01AM)

 

Dental imaging tech has come so far: tiny digital X-ray machines; seeing said X-ray and a pic of my cavity on-screen in the hygiene room. (Fri 3 September 2010, 3:43PM)

 

Dentist visit wasn't bad! Different hygienist; not snarky or condescending. Bad news: 2 tiny cavities to fill and 2 wisdom teeth to extract. (Fri 3 September 2010, 3:38PM)

 

The next cube over holds donuts. Despite having brought a toothbrush to work, I think I'd be tempting fate, with my dental cleaning this PM. (Fri 3 September 2010, 8:38AM)

 

I just want to state for the record that I'm really REALLY not looking forward to tomorrow's dental cleaning. I know it's necessary, though. (Thu 2 September 2010, 9:56PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 32 mins. Just a relaxing stroll while listening to the Medium Raw audiobook. Ready for the cold front to come through. (Thu 2 September 2010, 1:13PM)

 

Not even 2 hours into my day, and I'm remembering why these shoes were in the back of my closet. They go in the thrift box when I get home. (Thu 2 September 2010, 9:45AM)

 

And my cat just informed me that it's time for bed by trotting downstairs and meowing loudly one time. I have her well-trained, apparently. (Wed 1 September 2010, 11:07PM)

 

How is it that YouTube-surfing nights always end up with me watching clips of Sesame Street? (Wed 1 September 2010, 10:21PM)

 

"Tik Tok" now makes me think both of this video and of karaoke with @erinfinnegan and company. Link (Wed 1 September 2010, 8:55PM)

 

While lunch was tasty, I made a poor choice in eating as much as I did. Now I need a nap, and some extra #weightwatchers points. (Wed 1 September 2010, 1:33PM)

 

Sorry, Bali, but your bra size calculator is hosed. I am most certainly NOT a size 42AA. (Tue 31 August 2010, 9:16PM)

 

Big thanks go out to Fifth Third Bank, who called me at work today to remind me of an overdue payment, just in time to avoid a late fee. (Tue 31 August 2010, 6:19PM)

 

Lost two pounds this week at my #weightwatchers weigh-in! That's last week's gain gone. Let's make more headway next week! (Tue 31 August 2010, 12:16PM)

 

Enjoyed a delicious dinner of Baked Pasta with Butternut Squash and Ricotta. #weightwatchers recipe! Link (Mon 30 August 2010, 8:47PM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 37 mins and felt alright. Rough run. Pouring sweat, hard time breathing, and a stitch in my side. C... Link (Mon 30 August 2010, 7:30PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 30 mins and felt great. It's a warm one today! Nice enough, but I'm looking forward to the return of autumn. (Mon 30 August 2010, 12:44PM)

 

I could get behind #MeatlessMonday. I've already cut WAY back on meat, thx to #weightwatchers, tho I still eat 4-5 oz of lean protein daily. (Mon 30 August 2010, 11:51AM)

 

Hate to jinx it by drawing attention to it, but I'm actually having a good Monday so far. Awake, productive, and in a good mood. (Mon 30 August 2010, 10:46AM)

 

Over the past 6 months, I've lost 6 pounds: one inch each in bust, chest, and waist. Bottom half stayed stubbornly the same. #weightwatchers (Sun 29 August 2010, 10:05PM)

 

Just slept for damn near 12 hours. Can't imagine that was a good idea, but I guess I must have needed it. Hope I don't regret it later. (Sun 29 August 2010, 12:01PM)

 

This may well be my most delicious experiment in a long, long time: Link (Fri 27 August 2010, 7:48PM)

 

Walked 1.9 miles in 31 mins and felt great. Just me and my music -- and the birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and all... Link (Fri 27 August 2010, 12:42PM)

 

Overheard over the cube wall: "DID YOU FUCKIN' -- *mouthslap* Oops. So it's gonna be one of THOSE days." (Fri 27 August 2010, 9:01AM)

 

Not sure why I've had "Se tu m'ami" in my head for the past few days. I never sang it as well as Cecilia Bartoli: Link (Thu 26 August 2010, 9:26PM)

 

Walked 2 miles in 30 mins and felt good. Enjoyed the weather and Tory K's Focus in 52 podcast. Still fatigued, though, even after my walk. (Thu 26 August 2010, 2:12PM)

 

It's a beautiful day to be outside! Boats and birds and a cool breeze by the Maumee River in downtown #Toledo. Link (Thu 26 August 2010, 12:58PM)

 

This week, I've gotten some of the shittiest sleep. Not a fan of constant fatigue; wish I could call off work and go back to bed. Alas, no. (Thu 26 August 2010, 8:26AM)

 

iTunes library successfully unborked. Finally. Damnable drive letter! Lost a week of iPod scrobbles to last.fm, but that's not a great loss. (Wed 25 August 2010, 8:26PM)

 

New PC borked my iTunes by giving my external HD a different drive letter than it had before. Having to hack my iTunes library. Again. (Wed 25 August 2010, 12:11AM)

 

Just realized I forgot to track those 3 Strongbows from Saturday. I know I underestimated dinner at Bangkok Kitchen, too. #weightwatchers (Tue 24 August 2010, 12:10PM)

 

And I'm back up two pounds at #weightwatchers this week. I always know when I'm going to gain; it's just a question of how much. (Tue 24 August 2010, 11:56AM)

 

Oh, so it's one of THOSE days, is it? Fine. Bring it on. (Tue 24 August 2010, 9:31AM)

 

Having some trouble convincing myself to stop wasting time and get ready for bed. Come on, self. Get with the program. (Mon 23 August 2010, 11:24PM)

 

Good grief. That took longer than expected. Note to self: figure 1.5 hours for doctor's appointment. Glad I took all morning off. (Mon 23 August 2010, 11:22AM)

 

Doctor's appointments always make me nervous. Not worried, just nervous. The fight-or-flight kicks in just because it's something different. (Mon 23 August 2010, 9:43AM)

 

Ah wanna steal your soul! It's so PREH-cious! Link (Sat 21 August 2010, 2:19PM)

 

I've been doing my chores and just scored a Miniscule Money Pouch - Epic Win! www.EpicWinApp.com (Sat 21 August 2010, 1:58PM)

 

Long-forgotten files have been burned to disc. Time to do a mass delete and bid the old Power Mac 6500 adieu. Link (Fri 20 August 2010, 9:13PM)

 

Well, what do you know? That fancy DVI connection *does* look better than VGA! Nice to have a PC with new-fangled connectors. (Fri 20 August 2010, 8:13PM)

 

Full text of spam I just received: "I have a deal to do with you. Get back to me for more details." Sounds vaguely threatening to me. (Fri 20 August 2010, 6:23PM)

 

Walked 2.2 miles in 38 mins. Just a relaxed stroll to loosen the muscles and focus the mind. Listened to @jayweik talk about relinquishment. (Fri 20 August 2010, 1:14PM)

 

Not as productive an evening as I'd hoped. Maybe tomorrow will be better. Well, no doubt, it *will* be -- I have deadlines to meet. (Thu 19 August 2010, 10:52PM)

 

My Dell came preloaded with Office 2010. With no CD-ROM and no card with the product key. Which means I'm downloading OpenOffice.org now. (Thu 19 August 2010, 8:01PM)

 

Walked 2.1 miles in 34 mins. Quads are still painfully sore from Monday's run. Knees too. I think I overdid it (surprise). (Thu 19 August 2010, 1:05PM)

 

Putting all my junk on my desk chair was a good way to annoy myself into cleaning... tomorrow. I'm done computering for tonight, I think. (Wed 18 August 2010, 10:01PM)

 

Initial setup of new computer complete! All my junk is in my desk chair, though; my desk isn't REALLY this clean. Link (Wed 18 August 2010, 8:20PM)

 

Oh, yeah. My serial card wasn't just for my Palm; my tablet is serial, too. Only 1 regular PCI slot, and that's where my FireWire card goes. (Wed 18 August 2010, 7:40PM)

 

Unboxing of new computer has been thoroughly documented. Crap has been removed from desk (but not yet sorted). Let the cleaning commence! (Wed 18 August 2010, 7:00PM)

 

New computer has been delivered! Only 4.5 more hours until I can get my geek on. w00t! (Wed 18 August 2010, 1:27PM)

 

Watching "24 Hours After Hiroshima" on Nat Geo. Amazed and horrified. Next time I'm in Japan, I definitely want to visit the Peace Memorial. (Tue 17 August 2010, 10:44PM)

 

Down 2.2 at #weightwatchers today! That cancels out the last two weeks' gains. Well, that worked: guess I run on Monday nights from now on! (Tue 17 August 2010, 12:00PM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 32 mins. Ran exactly one mile before I couldn't push myself any farther and had to slow to a walk. ... Link (Mon 16 August 2010, 8:09PM)

 

My dailymile post hasn't made it to the Twitternets, so: Personal best for a 2.5-mile run/walk! Gonna be hella sore tomorrow, I can tell. (Mon 16 August 2010, 7:56PM)

 

Walked 2.3 miles in 37 mins. Nice, relaxing walk outside. Temps were less oppressive than they have been. (Mon 16 August 2010, 12:44PM)

 

The childhood memory of afternoon thunderstorms during Tampa summers just wafted into my bedroom window, 25 years and about six states away. (Sun 15 August 2010, 5:30PM)

 

Planning to run the Race For The Cure next month. I can't run 5K yet, though. Do I sign up for the timed race to get myself to train harder? (Sat 14 August 2010, 12:01PM)

 

Walked 2.5 miles in 39 mins. Feels like I just went swimming, but without the refreshing coolness. (Fri 13 August 2010, 1:17PM)

 

Whoa. New Gmail layout is speedy. (Thu 12 August 2010, 9:07PM)

 

This evening's plan had originally included a run. Now that my monthly day of fatigue has kicked in, I'm rethinking my strategy. Tomorrow? (Thu 12 August 2010, 5:59PM)

 

Well, this is awkward. I'm at a farewell lunch where I'm only friendly with the guest of honor. Sitting alone at my table in Packo's. :-( (Thu 12 August 2010, 11:56AM)

 

XPro experiment no. 1: marginal success, as the Lomo's battery died about 8 exposures in and I didn't notice. Many NYC and A2 photos lost. (Wed 11 August 2010, 11:07PM)

 

Just got back from a fun evening with Heather, her co-worker, and @uberfunktion. Myles Pizza and Starbucks FTW! (Wed 11 August 2010, 11:03PM)

 

The asshole in the black SUV asked me, "You drive like that every day?" Of course not! That was purely for your benefit. How about you, sir? (Wed 11 August 2010, 8:22AM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 35 mins. Listened to the most recent Drinking Gourd podcast during this run, rather than my normal pace-setting playlist. (Tue 10 August 2010, 7:00PM)

 

Yep, I'm up another pound at #weightwatchers. Not surprising, after what all I ate this week. At least I tracked it all, I guess. (Tue 10 August 2010, 12:07PM)

 

Just pulled the trigger on a new Dell. Should be delivered in plenty of time for me to get it all set up before Civilization V comes out. (Mon 9 August 2010, 7:12PM)

 

Walked 2.4 miles in 41 mins. Stopped a couple times to take some pics with my Pentax 110 Auto mini-SLR. (Mon 9 August 2010, 1:54PM)

 

Main St Ann Arbor Starbucks on #Yelp: Baristas are friendly, drinks come out as ordered, always a place to sit & relax. Link (Sun 8 August 2010, 11:25AM)

 

OH: "I don't buy Buddhas because I don't believe in Buddha." Interesting. I believe in Jesus' existence, but that doesn't mean I'm Xtian. (Sun 8 August 2010, 10:00AM)

 

If you've ever walked around downtown Toledo by the river, you'll understand the need for a goose-repelling fence. Link (Fri 6 August 2010, 1:31PM)

 

Walked 2.6 miles in 41 mins. Passed up lunch with my co-workers to take a walk and listen to Radio Free Burrito. (Fri 6 August 2010, 12:46PM)

 

Wishing I'd gotten bereavement days for @schnuth's grandfather's funeral yesterday, instead of using a personal day. Rather be home today. (Fri 6 August 2010, 9:00AM)

 

That red meat I just ate for lunch? Bad idea, I can already tell. Besides all the #weightwatchers points, it's sitting like a brick. Blech. (Wed 4 August 2010, 1:02PM)

 

OH (at a DBA's cube): "Plz I can haz execute permissions on..." Yes, spoken aloud :-D (Wed 4 August 2010, 10:03AM)

 

Forgot how awesome it is to hang out with friends like @relysh who really know me and accept me and will share Thai food with me. ^_^ (Tue 3 August 2010, 8:42PM)

 

As expected: up 1.2 pounds at #weightwatchers. Binged last night. Pissed at myself, especially since I knew it wouldn't make me feel better. (Tue 3 August 2010, 11:55AM)

 

Fully expecting a gain at #weightwatchers tomorrow, after tonight's unplanned food binge. Yeah, food doesn't make anything better. (Mon 2 August 2010, 10:57PM)

 

Walked 2.3 miles in 38 mins. That 84 degrees was warmer than I'd anticipated. Feeling a little sticky. (Mon 2 August 2010, 12:44PM)

 

Was awake 45 mins before my alarm, but opted not to get up. Ended up hitting snooze twice, turning off the alarm, and oversleeping. Dammit. (Mon 2 August 2010, 8:03AM)

 

Have I mentioned lately how underwhelmed I am with Toledo in general? I know some people just love it here, but I'm not one of them. (Sat 31 July 2010, 11:43PM)

 

Co-workers are discovering me online: Yelp, Urbanspoon, even on Google searches for Myles Pizza in BG. Not unexpected, but still weird. (Fri 30 July 2010, 6:18PM)

 

Stepped out to get a quick coffee. B!ggby was full of Jehovahs, so I went to Mo Joe's instead. Not any faster in the end, but so friendly! (Fri 30 July 2010, 1:14PM)

 

Ladies: I'm still technically a plus size, but Lane Bryant no longer fits quite right. Need new (size 14-16) clothes. Ideas? #weightwatchers (Thu 29 July 2010, 10:29PM)

 

OK, this SQL isn't terribly elegant, but it should at least be functional. I'll find out when I get to work tomorrow. *deep sigh* (Thu 29 July 2010, 9:23PM)

 

I have so much to learn. Taking this work home with me where I can spend some unstressful quality time with it was a good idea. (Thu 29 July 2010, 8:46PM)

 

I have work to do tonight. Like, real work, for my job, not just crap I decided to do. First, though, I game. Because today kinda sucked. (Thu 29 July 2010, 7:28PM)

 

OK, fellow computer geeks: is it MACK-uh-fee or is it Mick-AFF-ee? I've heard it both ways. (Wed 28 July 2010, 7:06PM)

 

Arms that were noodly and weak after Monday evening's weights are now tight and sore. Successful workout, then, I suppose... (Wed 28 July 2010, 9:44AM)

 

Down 2.4 lbs at #weightwatchers this week?! How did that happen? Fine by me; that's 20.4 lbs total since I started WW, and 64 lbs all-time. (Tue 27 July 2010, 12:04PM)

 

First upper body workout in months. Shouldn't have jumped in where I left off, as my arms are now noodly appendages. Whew. (Mon 26 July 2010, 8:53PM)

 

Walked 2.2 miles in 35 mins. Temp of 81 degrees and 50% humidity is a big improvement from last week. (Mon 26 July 2010, 12:57PM)

 

Ladies: I require Mary Janes (or similar shoe cuteness) that are walkable -- like, 3+ miles worth of walkable, and in size 10 or 11. Ideas? (Sun 25 July 2010, 8:52PM)

 

Highly disappointed that Keen sandals only come in women's sizes up to a (narrow) 10. I <3 my size 8 men's, but want a more girly style. (Sun 25 July 2010, 2:57PM)

 

Seen at Wei Wei Noodles in #Toledo Link (Sun 25 July 2010, 12:59PM)

 

Our final thrift count: Civ game, 3 rolls of film, 35mm camera, 3 aloha shirts, 3 books, Dilbert plushie, sundress, 2 skirts, & crazy pants. (Sat 24 July 2010, 9:19PM)

 

Having a freaking awesome day o' thrift with @schnuth in lieu of art fair. Hawaiian shirts, books, skirts, games. Rule! (Sat 24 July 2010, 5:48PM)

 

Ann Arbor plans with @wamydia and @schnuth foiled by weather and other factors. Mainly, though, walking around art fairs in sauna = not fun. (Sat 24 July 2010, 12:20PM)

 

Every time I use the Levelator on the podcast I produce, I get Depeche Mode in my head: "Who's that writin'? John the Levelator..." (Fri 23 July 2010, 11:24PM)

 

Just trimmed my nose hairs. WTF? Women aren't supposed to have to trim their nose hairs... are we? This is a first for me, anyway. (Fri 23 July 2010, 11:02PM)

 

It's Photo Thursday, so I'm preparing my NYC photos for uploading to Flickr. I've already tweaked them; now it's the words. Takes. So. Long. (Thu 22 July 2010, 9:40PM)

 

Man. Everybody gets their panties in a bunch over a thunderstorm. Rightly so, I guess; I just hate to have my rainstorm enjoyment harshed. (Thu 22 July 2010, 6:55PM)

 

Um. Tornado warning for Lucas County, but no reports of a touchdown yet. Rotation will be over my house in about 25 mins. Yikes? (Thu 22 July 2010, 6:27PM)

 

Holy Moses, am I caffeinated. Three mugs of tea plus a Super size Americano makes Diana one jittery motherfucker. O.O (Thu 22 July 2010, 1:58PM)

 

How is it that I've never actually read Winnie-the-Pooh? Thanks to iBooks, I'm remedying that oversight a few decades late. (Wed 21 July 2010, 11:00PM)

 

After a dinner of fruit salad, I caught myself contemplating our bottle of creme de cacao, and how a shot might complement a homemade latte. (Wed 21 July 2010, 7:04PM)

 

Gained 0.6 pounds since last #weightwatchers weigh-in 2 weeks ago. Not bad for having spent 5 days in NYC! (Tue 20 July 2010, 12:12PM)

 

Didn't realize how thoroughly exhausted I was until I tried to get up for work this morning. Hooray for sick days and 12 hours of sleep! (Mon 19 July 2010, 11:49AM)

 

That was a shit-ton of fun. Seeing NYC, attending #thenexthope, learning about privacy and phreaking and amateur radio and other geekiness. (Sun 18 July 2010, 2:57PM)

 

Taxi trip back to LGA from #thenexthope -- I feel all podunk Midwestern by being impressed by the GPS screen. Link (Sun 18 July 2010, 2:05PM)

 

The travel days bookending any trip always seem to be a wash, but we're trying to buck this trend with #thenexthope. Bfast, souvies, panels. (Sun 18 July 2010, 11:15AM)

 

Highly amused by hearing terms like "lulzy" and "Internet motherfuckery" in a near-academic panel on using shock/humor. #thenexthope (Sat 17 July 2010, 11:59PM)

 

I do NOT have the balls for #thenexthope brand of Social Engineering. Like prank calls, but with a goal of obtaining privileged information. (Sat 17 July 2010, 10:05PM)

 

"Privacy is Dead; Get Over It" talk has become "Google Is Evil; I Can't Get Over It!" Yawn. #thenexthope (Sat 17 July 2010, 6:33PM)

 

Supposedly, there are cool games and social networking tricks available with #thenexthope badge. Alas, I get this: Link (Sat 17 July 2010, 5:00PM)

 

I just played Pong on a Telstar and rode a Segway at #thenexthope! Also, lots of props today for my You Receive Kitteh tee. (Sat 17 July 2010, 4:47PM)

 

I love how so many of #thenexthope privacy talks dovetail with one another. Learning about my options on how to live life public or private. (Sat 17 July 2010, 12:02PM)

 

Up and awake (sort of) and ready for more geekery at #thenexthope! First up: The Three Greatest Hacks of Apollo (as in the NASA program). (Sat 17 July 2010, 9:56AM)

 

Holy crap! The Cooking For Geeks panel was way better than I'd expected. #thenexthope (Fri 16 July 2010, 5:02PM)

 

Now I'm rethinking my decision to be quite so transparent about my location online. Going to hit up icanstalku.com later for hax0r toolz. (Fri 16 July 2010, 12:01PM)

 

One talk into #thenexthope and I'm enjoying myself so far. Learned about GPS, and about how far I've come from the space junkie I once was. (Fri 16 July 2010, 10:58AM)

 

Total walked today: 12.5 miles. Hopefully that will offset the bagel, rice balls, banh mi Vietnamese sandwich, and some of the curry I ate. (Thu 15 July 2010, 10:23PM)

 

I checked in at Karaoke Duet 35 (53 W 35th St) on #Yelp Link (Wed 14 July 2010, 10:25PM)

 

At Nintendo World in NYC. This place is like the Apple Store of Nintendo. Link (Wed 14 July 2010, 5:03PM)

 

Glad our @CitySightsNY tickets are good for 24 hours, since this afternoon's tour was mighty rainy. Let's try it again tomorrow morning... (Wed 14 July 2010, 4:24PM)

 

I checked in at Vivi Bubble Tea (49 Bayard St) on #Yelp Link (Wed 14 July 2010, 1:54PM)

 

Drizzly morning in NYC, as seen from the 6th floor of the Hotel Penn. Great day for a pre-booked bus tour... Link (Wed 14 July 2010, 10:17AM)

 

After an hour in line, we've finally arrived in our room at the Hotel Pennsylvania (as in Pennsylvania 6-5000). Time to crash. #tnhrollcall (Wed 14 July 2010, 1:51AM)

 

I checked in at La Guardia Airport () on #Yelp Link (Wed 14 July 2010, 12:08AM)

 

Chillin' at the gate, waiting to board our flight. First time taking an evening flight; I could get used to this. Link (Tue 13 July 2010, 8:50PM)

 

Opted to go out for lunch, instead of eating what I packed. Wishing I hadn't now; that quesadilla was way too much food today. Ugh. (Tue 13 July 2010, 1:53PM)

 

Just got last-minute notice that my #weightwatchers meeting today is cancelled! No baseline weigh-in before my trip to NYC. Oh, well. (Tue 13 July 2010, 10:02AM)

 

Let's hear it for local indie camera stores! Taylor Photo in #Toledo is consistently there for my unusual camera needs (like 110 film). (Sun 11 July 2010, 2:11PM)

 

Although the tamales from Gloria's were delicious, the scale reminded me today that tamales are a sometimes food. Link (Sun 11 July 2010, 11:44AM)

 

Goodwill is a busy place today. Link (Sat 10 July 2010, 3:32PM)

 

Downloaded #thenexthope iPhone app, and am now marking talks that I'd like to attend. This will be a feat of opportunity cost analysis. (Fri 9 July 2010, 12:50PM)

 

Chilling at the local coffee franchise instead of taking a lunch walk. Buzzing in a big way, even with SF/low-cal syrup in my Mocha Caramel. (Fri 9 July 2010, 12:34PM)

 

RT @snowdeal cavs owner open letter to fans is in comic sans (Link), font says i'm comic sans, asshole. Link (Fri 9 July 2010, 12:10PM)

 

Judge in Boston rules federal ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional - #cnn Link (Fri 9 July 2010, 12:08PM)

 

Just bought a Pentax Auto 110 mini SLR on eBay after reading about it on @FourCornersDark. Can't wait to test it! Link (Thu 8 July 2010, 11:44PM)

 

Wow. It's been a long time since I handled negatives using darkroom gloves. It's a trip back to college, sleeving negatives during Photo I. (Thu 8 July 2010, 7:33PM)

 

Feel like I'm so close to making exceptional meals. Tonight, rice noodles and shrimp with canned shiitake and a raw egg. Missing something. (Thu 8 July 2010, 6:20PM)

 

My work phone has no mute button! I'm on my first conference call, so have only just noticed this egregious oversight. Three years in. (Thu 8 July 2010, 3:04PM)

 

Last week's student jazz combo beat the pants off of this week's karaoke girl group. This is painful. Even so, I do like the lunch concerts. (Thu 8 July 2010, 12:18PM)

 

audioBoo: Dezire, Levis Square, downtown Toledo Link (Thu 8 July 2010, 12:11PM)

 

Unfortunately, this USA Today headline appears not to be a pun. I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. Link (Thu 8 July 2010, 12:25AM)

 

Opted to attend #thenexthope this year instead of #tam8 since HOPE is only held every other year. Only 1 week till @schnuth and I go to NYC! (Wed 7 July 2010, 6:08PM)

 

A coworker just wrote "demoralized" in an email when he meant "denormalized." Freudian slip, anyone? (Wed 7 July 2010, 2:12PM)

 

Newsflash: I am not my old boss. I don't know everything she knew. I wish our internal customers understood that. (Wed 7 July 2010, 9:49AM)

 

Hmm. I wonder why MT-Twitter suddenly stopped working. Not giving errors. Cron job seems to be running. Just not pulling in my tweets. Hmm. (Tue 6 July 2010, 10:37PM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 35 mins. Week 2 (again) of #C25K is off to a good start, despite the heat. Running at dusk helped. (Tue 6 July 2010, 9:28PM)

 

All righty. It's nearly sundown, and temps are down below 90 degrees. I think I'll go out for my run now. #C25K (Tue 6 July 2010, 8:40PM)

 

Gained 0.2 lbs at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. Which actually isn't so bad, considering what I ate on Sunday. And I tracked it all! (Tue 6 July 2010, 12:13PM)

 

How the crap did I gain two lbs overnight? This makes me wary of my plan to eat hot dogs and hamburgers at the cookout today... (Sun 4 July 2010, 10:57AM)

 

Enjoying a relaxed summer evening at Starbucks with @schnuth. Link (Sat 3 July 2010, 7:59PM)

 

Just got my 2nd roll of Holgamod pics developed. I really want to scan and post them all RIGHT NOW, but dinner is more pressing. (Sat 3 July 2010, 6:04PM)

 

Plan to get up early today and go for a run: FAILED. Mainly due to me watching the History Channel until 2AM last night. #C25K (Sat 3 July 2010, 11:43AM)

 

What do I bring to a cookout where half the guests are vegans? They've got potato salad covered, and non-vegans get burgers or chicken. (Fri 2 July 2010, 8:43PM)

 

Walked 1.25 miles in 17 mins. Just a quick walk during lunch. Too much work to get done. (Fri 2 July 2010, 1:00PM)

 

Even later to work than usual, thanks to a giant clusterfuck of traffic by Seagate Center. Buses, cars, pedestrians... What a mess. (Fri 2 July 2010, 8:47AM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 35 mins. W1D2 of #C25K ...again. Accidentally did W2D1 on Tuesday, which explains why it didn't see... Link (Thu 1 July 2010, 9:34PM)

 

audioBoo: Urban Jazz Collective at Levis Square, downtown Toledo Link (Thu 1 July 2010, 12:41PM)

 

I am apparently known by my fellow IT employees as "the reviewer of all downtown [Toledo] restaurants" on Urbanspoon. I had no idea! (Thu 1 July 2010, 11:26AM)

 

Damn, why am I so tired this morning? I got a solid 8 last night. Also? Quads are still sore from Tuesday's run, and today is another one. (Thu 1 July 2010, 10:05AM)

 

Craft was never my best grade in graphic design class. Still, I'm pretty proud of my latest very humble project. Link (Wed 30 June 2010, 8:53PM)

 

Old habits die hard: Whenever I complete a printed request, I always sign and date it, just like at my old job. Link (Wed 30 June 2010, 10:33AM)

 

Union members are in downtown #Toledo protesting the presence of non-union workers. With a giant rat. Link (Wed 30 June 2010, 8:51AM)

 

According to Last.fm, my musical compatibility with @wilw is SUPER. That makes me squee. Time to go see what he's listening to that I'm not. (Tue 29 June 2010, 8:52PM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 35 mins. Restarting #C25K this week! So far, so good. Walked the last 10 mins of my route after doi... Link (Tue 29 June 2010, 7:00PM)

 

Down 0.2 lbs at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. Slow and steady... (Tue 29 June 2010, 12:11PM)

 

Cokie Roberts: "Like the Constitution and the Bible," Sen. Byrd will remain a fixture of the Senate. Yikes. Separation clause, anyone? (Mon 28 June 2010, 6:56PM)

 

I hate how I can be all gung-ho about exercise while I'm at work, but lose the oomph once I'm home. I'm gonna have to become an early bird. (Mon 28 June 2010, 5:58PM)

 

Heading out to Sunday dinner with one of @schnuth's old pastors from back in the day. This should be interesting... (Sun 27 June 2010, 5:45PM)

 

The barista forgot to make our drinks! I went to the counter to see what was up, and got free drinks for next time Link (Sat 26 June 2010, 2:37PM)

 

The newest Women's Health mag features braids and twists straight out of the braid book I got circa 1989. Everything old is new again. (Sat 26 June 2010, 10:59AM)

 

So disappointed that the NYC Street Piano project will be over before I visit in mid-July. Link (Fri 25 June 2010, 7:16PM)

 

After an entire afternoon, my iPhone 3G is finally updated to iOS4. Weird to see all the little changes to the tool/toy I use so much. (Fri 25 June 2010, 6:12PM)

 

Web designers: do you do detailed thumbnail sketches of a new site before you open Photoshop, or just jump into it without drawing first? (Fri 25 June 2010, 3:30PM)

 

The neighbors (whom I've never formally met, even after six years) are borrowing our jumper cables. I'm sitting outside, watching, waiting. (Fri 25 June 2010, 11:36AM)

 

And it's yet another month where my womanhood kicks my ass and tells me to stay home. It's more fatigue than actual physical issues, tho. (Fri 25 June 2010, 10:00AM)

 

Looking through photos on my blog that I've taken with various film cameras in my collection. I should take out some of my SLRs more often. (Thu 24 June 2010, 9:31PM)

 

Walked 2.7 miles in 44 mins. Warm one today. Felt kind of sapped, but kept walking, anyway. (Thu 24 June 2010, 12:45PM)

 

Well, I wondered how long this iteration of my website would last before I started getting the itch to redesign. It's been a few years now. (Thu 24 June 2010, 10:16AM)

 

Disappointed that I didn't see any of @schnuth's cousins on the Cleveland ep of Man v. Food, esp. since they told us about Melt years ago. (Wed 23 June 2010, 9:33PM)

 

Dreaming of escaping Toledo for someplace a bit more metropolitan. Trying to enjoy the dream without my pragmatism getting in the way. (Tue 22 June 2010, 10:58PM)

 

Down 0.8 at my #weightwatchers weigh-in, even after a weekend mini-vacation with Mom! This is a bright spot in a shitty day. (Tue 22 June 2010, 12:02PM)

 

Shrimp + shirataki noodles + pineapple + sweet onion + coconut milk + curry paste + lime juice + fish sauce = tasty recipe-free dinner. (Mon 21 June 2010, 6:29PM)

 

Ran 2.3 miles in 37 mins. Time to get back on the exercise wagon! I do wish I'd brought some walking clothes to work... Link (Mon 21 June 2010, 12:52PM)

 

Enjoying a diet root beer float at Dan's Dogs in Medina. I remember when this place first opened... Link (Sat 19 June 2010, 12:35PM)

 

I'm now the Duchess of Eli's Kitchen on #Yelp! Link (Sat 19 June 2010, 9:07AM)

 

Hanging at the Motel 6 with my Mom. We soaked in the hot tub, swam in the pool, and now I'm watching Food Network while Mom plays solitaire. (Fri 18 June 2010, 9:25PM)

 

Kinda overdid it climbing Whipps Ledges with Mom. We're beat, her knees are gimpy, and we need to find some walking sticks for our descent. (Fri 18 June 2010, 3:42PM)

 

I'm now the Duchess of Hinckley Reservation - Cleveland Metroparks on #Yelp! Link (Fri 18 June 2010, 2:40PM)

 

You're kidding, right? ...Right? Link (Fri 18 June 2010, 12:49PM)

 

Tired and headachy, even after taking some ibuprofen. This isn't how my long weekend with Mom is supposed to start out. Meh. (Thu 17 June 2010, 9:10PM)

 

My Mom wants to see downtown Toledo, since I work there. Even with taking pictures by the river, I figure this should take all of two hours. (Thu 17 June 2010, 9:20AM)

 

Reviewers: If you're a contributor to multiple review sites (Yelp, TripAdvisor, Urbanspoon), do you write a different review for each site? (Wed 16 June 2010, 4:36PM)

 

Dreamed that I showed up to drumcorps move-in sans drill, sheet music, and horn. Was going to be sidelined until Aaron could ship my horn. (Wed 16 June 2010, 9:07AM)

 

My Mom's in town! She's a day early, but I still have to work tomorrow. Oh, well - I get to hang out with her all weekend. (Tue 15 June 2010, 9:11PM)

 

I hate it when I get caught up in Discovery Health Channel. Dr. G., followed by Medical Mysteries. I like it, yeah, but it's too much TV. (Mon 14 June 2010, 10:05PM)

 

1st evening home alone after 2 wks of @schnuth being on vacation. Kind of bored. Trying not to let myself snack thru my remaining WW pts. (Mon 14 June 2010, 7:00PM)

 

Weigh-in was one day early at #weightwatchers this week, and I'm down 1.2 pounds! Lost last week's gain, plus some. Awesome. (Mon 14 June 2010, 12:09PM)

 

Getting excited about traveling with my Mom to my hometown of Medina OH this week. Looking fwd to little things, like eating at Dan's Dogs. (Sun 13 June 2010, 9:21PM)

 

So, if one of your friends asked you to tell him if he were a douchebag, and you really did think he was a douchebag... would you tell him? (Sun 13 June 2010, 11:48AM)

 

Disappointed that #Yelp jumped on the check-in game bandwagon, a la Foursquare & Gowalla. I may stop using Yelp check-ins altogether. (Sat 12 June 2010, 9:58PM)

 

Spent the afternoon at the Waterville Community Garage Sale. Near the end, some folks were using the Honor System. Link (Sat 12 June 2010, 4:13PM)

 

I checked in at Allied Record Exchange (1710 S Reynolds Rd) on #Yelp Link (Sat 12 June 2010, 3:43PM)

 

Quiet Friday. Still lots to be accomplished, sure, but it's dark and overcast outside, and it seems like half of our floor is out today. (Fri 11 June 2010, 9:46AM)

 

Work's really been kicking my ass lately. Everything's high priority and needs to be done NOW. Looking fwd to the trough of this work wave. (Thu 10 June 2010, 7:25PM)

 

Srsly? $12 for a 'Holga 35mm Film Adaptor Kit'? I've got an adaptor kit, too: it's called two square pieces of foam. Link (Wed 9 June 2010, 9:41PM)

 

I checked in at Grape Leaf Diner (909 S Mccord Rd # 6) on #Yelp Link (Wed 9 June 2010, 7:10PM)

 

I'm a Regular at Ole Tacos & Tequila on #Yelp! Link (Wed 9 June 2010, 12:13PM)

 

Yep, up a pound from last week at #weightwatchers. When will I learn not to snack before bed on the night before weigh-in? Grr. (Tue 8 June 2010, 12:01PM)

 

Home scale says I gained 2.4 lbs overnight. WTF? Maybe I can, ahem, drop a pound or so before my weigh-in at noon? You know. (Tue 8 June 2010, 9:51AM)

 

I checked in at Wei Wei Seafood (1202 N Reynolds Rd) on #Yelp Link (Mon 7 June 2010, 7:00PM)

 

Took a half sick day. Now that I'm feeling better (as I knew I would), I'm thinking of all the work that awaits. Going to eat lunch and go. (Mon 7 June 2010, 11:17AM)

 

In the office, working on a Sunday morning. I'm the only person on my floor. Kinda dark and creepy. (Sun 6 June 2010, 8:46AM)

 

Goal for today is to enjoy my Saturday, despite the threat of rain, long Help Desk calls this evening, or a trip to the office tomorrow. (Sat 5 June 2010, 10:58AM)

 

And on top of my lappy issues, the Old West End Festival tomorrow looks like it'll be rained out. Well, the yard sales will, anyway. *pout* (Fri 4 June 2010, 11:09PM)

 

Still no laptop love. If the Help Desk can't get me up and running from home, I might have to spend Sunday morning at actual work. :-( (Fri 4 June 2010, 10:18PM)

 

Well, this sucks. Brought home a laptop to work on projects this wknd, and have spent the last hour getting the damn thing to connect. WTF. (Fri 4 June 2010, 9:18PM)

 

I've got the most check-ins at Biggby Coffee on #Yelp! Link (Fri 4 June 2010, 12:40PM)

 

Today, I'm grateful for co-workers who brew an entire pot of tea for all their fellow tea-drinkers on the 12th floor. (Fri 4 June 2010, 9:48AM)

 

RT @schnuth: Hotel, flight, and badges all booked for @TheNextHope in July. Arriving on the 13th for NYC shenanigans w/@dianaschnuth. (Thu 3 June 2010, 10:55PM)

 

Even while I'm scrambling to meet deadlines and troubleshooting BI apps, part of my brain is still thinking #genealogy. I'm on a roll... (Thu 3 June 2010, 10:20AM)

 

Dammit. In the middle of an intense genealogical research session is NOT when I want the Internet to go flaky. Not that any time is good. (Wed 2 June 2010, 7:54PM)

 

Tonight, I'm grateful for newfound cousins who jumpstart my #genealogy research, and for my new favorite research website, FamilySearch.org! (Tue 1 June 2010, 9:09PM)

 

Yeah. Up 0.8 lbs at my #weightwatchers weigh-in. Not unexpected with the long weekend, the time of month, and my steady recent weight loss. (Tue 1 June 2010, 11:56AM)

 

Figures that, after an entire day of being frigging exhausted, I come into my second wind at bedtime. Story of my life, I suppose. Sigh. (Mon 31 May 2010, 11:03PM)

 

I find that I want to learn more about late 1880s portrait photographers. Did they have traveling studios, or did people have to go to them? (Sun 30 May 2010, 10:33PM)

 

Keep having trouble wrapping my mind around the fact that I don't have to go to work tomorrow. The stress will still be there Tuesday, tho. (Sun 30 May 2010, 8:25PM)

 

Dr. Livingschnuth, I presume? Link (Sat 29 May 2010, 9:22PM)

 

24 antique photos, one coffee wrapper of some kind, two tintypes and a trashed photo album for $12. All in all, not a bad find. (Sat 29 May 2010, 7:03PM)

 

Today's yard sale scores were meager, but we still had a fun time. Link (Sat 29 May 2010, 5:01PM)

 

Holgamod photos from Ann Arbor posted on Flickr! Taking the new Holga out for another spin this weekend. Link (Sat 29 May 2010, 11:31AM)

 

Just scanned and tweaked the rest of last weekend's Holga photos of Ann Arbor. Hopefully, they'll be up on Flickr in a few days' time. (Fri 28 May 2010, 10:16PM)

 

My iPhone playlist just randomed from "Baby Got Back" to "Ass and Titties". So much win. Oh, and hooray for earbuds at work. o.O (Fri 28 May 2010, 11:48AM)

 

During today's lunch walk, I saw about half a dozen adult Canada geese and their flock of goslings on the Maumee. Link (Thu 27 May 2010, 11:48PM)

 

Now that I have a Holga with two real apertures, I'm realizing that I can't guesstimate the difference between f/8 and f/11. Need practice. (Thu 27 May 2010, 10:38PM)

 

The video feed from ABC went all wonky for a couple of minutes. Made me wish for an old-school v-hold knob. Link (Thu 27 May 2010, 6:48PM)

 

Walked 1.8 miles in 29 mins and felt good. Passed on social time with co-workers in favor of a walk. It's a warm one... Link (Thu 27 May 2010, 1:07PM)

 

Mixed into the night air is the subtle smell of wood smoke. I love that. (Wed 26 May 2010, 11:22PM)

 

I'm such a cranky little kid when it comes to bedtime. I never want to go to sleep, knowing that the next thing I know, it'll be tomorrow. (Tue 25 May 2010, 10:40PM)

 

Taking a rare away-from-my-desk break. Lots of moving parts, stress, high-priority deadlines. Looking forward to our team lunch tomorrow. (Tue 25 May 2010, 3:11PM)

 

Down 2.6 pounds this week at #weightwatchers! Also: today starts a new session, and our At Work mtg is stuffed to the gills with new peeps! (Tue 25 May 2010, 12:11PM)

 

Back from a mtg at the zendo. Weird to drive back w/o being exhausted from aikido or clear-headed from zen (or both), tho it's been awhile. (Mon 24 May 2010, 9:17PM)

 

Figures. I set down my iPhone to get my iPod out of the dock this morning, and forgot to pick my iPhone back up. At least I have car tunes. (Mon 24 May 2010, 9:47AM)

 

Rcvd an unusual amt of shirt-staring today, what with my Zelda LOLkitteh and all. Link (Sat 22 May 2010, 10:52PM)

 

Is there a way to see my check-ins on the non-mobile #Yelp site? I'd love for my check-ins to double as "to review" bookmarks. #lazyweb (Sat 22 May 2010, 9:48PM)

 

RT @talcotts: My 14 year old self can't believe I have a real working PADD in my pocket. Link (Sat 22 May 2010, 9:35PM)

 

I checked in at Tomukun Noodle Bar (505 E Liberty St) on #Yelp Link (Sat 22 May 2010, 5:54PM)

 

Dinner = ghetto chirashi: brown rice sprinkled with white wine vinegar, Splenda and salt, with thawed cocktail shrimp. Actually pretty good. (Fri 21 May 2010, 7:03PM)

 

Been saving posters from 2002-2004 Black Swamp Arts Festival for years; never got around to framing. Now I see they've been damaged. Sigh. (Fri 21 May 2010, 6:32PM)

 

RT @relysh: holy shit, google is, at this moment, a playable version of pac man :D use your arrow keys. // Also? It's 2-player co-op! (Fri 21 May 2010, 12:15PM)

 

Oh, come on! My PC won't even play Portal? (My graphics card apparently doesn't have pixel shader 1.1.) Don't want to upgrade... dammit. (Thu 20 May 2010, 10:43PM)

 

Wish I had more time to enjoy the sunshine and 80-degree temps. Need to take a short lunch today, tho. Maybe I'll go run tonight, instead. (Thu 20 May 2010, 12:17PM)

 

Out of the 23,000+ photos I have on Flickr, none of them have ever made the Explore page. I suppose I shouldn't be bothered by this. (Wed 19 May 2010, 9:43PM)

 

Oh, awesome! ST:TNG episode "Code of Honor" is on Siffy. Cheesy as hell, but Tasha just did a sweet Aikido-style throw on one of the dudes. (Tue 18 May 2010, 11:11PM)

 

Thinking that @schnuth is right: anything I haven't worn, read, or used in the past year should go to Goodwill or in the trash. #packrat (Tue 18 May 2010, 7:15PM)

 

While it's true that hunger won't really hurt me, it IS highly distracting. Can I ignore it for 4 hours, or do I hit the vending machine? (Tue 18 May 2010, 2:37PM)

 

Gained 0.6 at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. Not surprising with the loss of self-control I experienced this week. Today's a new day! (Tue 18 May 2010, 12:07PM)

 

Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Let's Face It" posters: to Goodwill or to eBay for a plugged nickel? #cleaning #packrat Link (Mon 17 May 2010, 7:37PM)

 

Remembering why all this crap was sitting in the corner of my bedroom: it requires action. Mending, ironing, framing... Argh. (Mon 17 May 2010, 7:30PM)

 

OH at work re: Ronnie James Dio: "All devil horns should be at half-mast today." (Mon 17 May 2010, 11:36AM)

 

So, what percentage of my tweets involve me complaining about how tired I am at work? Let's up that number, shall we? Meh. (Mon 17 May 2010, 10:52AM)

 

To Books-A-Million at Levis Commons in Perrysburg I ask, WTF?Where's the corresponding pro-Liberal shelf? Link (Sat 15 May 2010, 4:59PM)

 

I've already taught my cat "kitty dinner" and "kitty treats" -- I wonder if she'll be picking up on "kitty weed" next? (Fri 14 May 2010, 7:51PM)

 

Chocolate pudding, it comes in a cup / chocolate pudding, it's only a buck (it'll only cost you a dollar) #BossToneS #earworm (Fri 14 May 2010, 2:56PM)

 

Feeling particularly unproductive this morning, but not for lack of trying. I'm just coming across unanswered questions and roadblocks. (Fri 14 May 2010, 10:10AM)

 

Ah. My legs are now smooth, exfoliated, and moisturized, thanks in part to some fantastic products by @SpaGoddess. Highly recommended! (Thu 13 May 2010, 8:23PM)

 

At my current skill/confidence level, writing an Oracle SQL query from scratch feels like running on the beach in moon boots. (Thu 13 May 2010, 3:14PM)

 

I love learning new things. It's that flailing, lost period before the Eureka moment that I can't stand. SSRS, I'm looking at you. (Thu 13 May 2010, 1:51PM)

 

Evening spent accompanying @schnuth to Urgent Care, dinner, and Walgreen's (to pick up his new pain meds). He should be OK soon. Yay! (Wed 12 May 2010, 9:10PM)

 

I checked in at Pizza Papalis Chicago Pizza (519 Monroe Street) on #Yelp Link (Wed 12 May 2010, 11:51AM)

 

Get on board, step inside / soaring for a magic ride / rowing toward the other side / where only rainbows hide... (Wed 12 May 2010, 8:44AM)

 

Brushed the dust off of Buddha and spent a little quality time on the cushion. It's been a while. Link (Tue 11 May 2010, 10:16PM)

 

No change from last week's weigh-in at #weightwatchers. Not unexpected. Fine by me... for now. (Tue 11 May 2010, 12:13PM)

 

Right at this moment, I'd have to say that my favorite food is smoked salmon. This is a major health improvement, IMO: it used to be pasta. (Mon 10 May 2010, 6:04PM)

 

Walked 1.7 miles in 26 mins. Brief, brisk lunch walk. Felt good to get out and get the blood pumping. (Mon 10 May 2010, 12:41PM)

 

Dreamed that BG was overrun with highway overpasses and pedestrian walkways. I didn't know how to navigate my old college town anymore. (Mon 10 May 2010, 9:53AM)

 

Discovered a colony of citronella (larger yellow) ants while vacuuming. I'm not "afraid" of bugs, but live creepy-crawlies skeeze me out. (Sun 9 May 2010, 6:37PM)

 

Had a great weekend with @wamydia and @schnuth - now it's time to get back to normality by doing laundry and vacuuming up spiderwebs. (Sun 9 May 2010, 5:34PM)

 

Feeling better about Things In General after a day with @wamydia in Bowling Green. Also, Grounds For Thought makes one kick-ass Americano. (Sun 9 May 2010, 12:43AM)

 

I checked in at Aladdin's Eatery (4038 Talmadge Rd) on #Yelp Link (Sat 8 May 2010, 9:01PM)

 

The lights are flickering with every rumble of thunder. Time to light some candles and save my TripAdvisor review-in-progress to a txt file. (Fri 7 May 2010, 7:13PM)

 

It's 6pm and @schnuth has left for work. Normally I'd be deciding what to get done tonite; alas, I'm still sluggish from dealing w Aunt Flo. (Fri 7 May 2010, 6:00PM)

 

Cashing in yet another sick day, thanks to girlie stuff. I shake my fist at you, damnable uterus! *shake-shake* (Fri 7 May 2010, 7:54AM)

 

Fuck you, PMS. And give me back my energy and my decent attitude and my werewithal to do anything other than sulk in this recliner. (Thu 6 May 2010, 7:41PM)

 

I've learned so much in the past 2.5 years. Now I'm starting to worry that I'm a one-trick IT pony. (Thu 6 May 2010, 3:37PM)

 

A couple of photos of me on the beach just got favorited on Flickr by someone who only favorites pics of titties. Am I flattered or skeezed? (Wed 5 May 2010, 9:31PM)

 

Um. Just got a new Google layout between one search and the next. That was mighty disconcerting. (Wed 5 May 2010, 7:34PM)

 

Spent the day in SSAS training. Tomorrow, too. Seems straightforward and useful. Hope I get the chance to use it so I don't forget! (Wed 5 May 2010, 4:39PM)

 

After the vacation photos are done, it'll be time to review our resort and tours on TripAdvisor before I forget what a great time we had! (Tue 4 May 2010, 10:00PM)

 

Whew. Only one more day of underwater photos and some iPhone photos to process and upload, and I'll be done with vacation photos! (Tue 4 May 2010, 9:53PM)

 

Vacation was good to me! Down 0.2 pounds at my first #weightwatchers meeting post-vacation. How about that? (Tue 4 May 2010, 12:02PM)

 

I want a do-over on this evening. Spent too much time watching TV and not enough time getting stuff done. And I should already be in bed. (Mon 3 May 2010, 11:03PM)

 

Walked 1.6 miles in 26 mins and felt good. Getting back in the habit of walking over my lunch break most days of the... Link (Mon 3 May 2010, 12:31PM)

 

First post-reprimand workday, and I managed to make it to my desk by 8:10am. That's an improvement, and that's after 3 construction detours. (Mon 3 May 2010, 8:21AM)

 

RT @hemantmehta: Anyone remember Snood? That's all. // Hell yes! Snood took up hours of my on-duty time in the computer labs in the day. (Mon 3 May 2010, 8:18AM)

 

Seriously? Monster.com has neither an iPhone app nor a mobile site? One or the other (or both) would be perfect for circumspect job hunters. (Sun 2 May 2010, 10:41PM)

 

Just got home from a great evening out with coworkers, former boss, and @schnuth. Been a long-ass time since I went out on a Friday night. (Fri 30 April 2010, 10:52PM)

 

The cube adjacent to mine is now empty. *sigh* Will be joining my coworkers and former supervisor for dinner and drinks later this evening. (Fri 30 April 2010, 4:01PM)

 

New boss just called me out on my chronic tardiness. I've been waiting for it; old boss told me it wasn't a problem, but times are changing. (Fri 30 April 2010, 8:39AM)

 

Ran 2.18 miles in 33 mins and felt good. Been a while since I took a lunch walk, between vacation and team lu... Link (Thu 29 April 2010, 9:12PM)

 

Dammit. I accidentally left the ISO cranked to 1600 during most of our trip, and now I have lots of Photoshop noise reduction ahead of me. (Wed 28 April 2010, 7:50PM)

 

So, I come back to work from vacation only to discover that the Biggby Coffee in downtown #Toledo is closing tomorrow! Major disappointment. (Wed 28 April 2010, 12:56PM)

 

Got a birthday card in the mail from my father-in-law. He signed it, "I love you, Dad," instead of "Bob." IMMD. (Tue 27 April 2010, 2:22PM)

 

Home at last! Mei is sniffing our luggage for bombs, and is getting confused by the smell of tequila from the bottle being broken en route. (Mon 26 April 2010, 9:44PM)

 

Had to lighten our luggage at check-in. Put our shoes in our beach bag as carry-on, along with (wait for it) our toiletries. Bye, deodorant! (Mon 26 April 2010, 12:19PM)

 

Enjoying our last evening in Playa by soaking in our double jacuzzi and drinking champagne mimosas. Link (Sun 25 April 2010, 10:36PM)

 

Packing to come home from vacation is always so weird. Organizing my belongings to fit back in the suitcase, saying goodbye to a good time. (Sun 25 April 2010, 7:51PM)

 

Today has been a humid scorcher in #playadelcarmen -- for this gringo, anyway. Glad it wasn't like this all week. Link (Sun 25 April 2010, 6:19PM)

 

I'm at Playa Basico Starbucks! That makes three countries where I've had @Starbucks: USA, Japan, and now Mexico. Link (Sun 25 April 2010, 12:09PM)

 

Came back from a walk around #playadelcarmen to find a reception happening outside our suite's patio door. Link (Sat 24 April 2010, 7:55PM)

 

Hanging out in the Lobby Bar -- again -- with @schnuth, enjoying fruity tropical drinks. Link (Sat 24 April 2010, 6:36PM)

 

Got to sleep in until 8:30 or so; no tours or excursions planned for today. Funny how we're always so busy on vacation. (Sat 24 April 2010, 10:36AM)

 

If this sunburn doesn't blister and/or peel, I'm going to have one enviable tan. Alas, my boobs and armpits already have tiny blisters. :-( (Fri 23 April 2010, 7:52PM)

 

Today's trip of awesome: snorkeling in 1) ocean inlet, 2) open cenote (sinkhole), and 3) underground cenote. I <3 my waterproof camera case! (Fri 23 April 2010, 5:25PM)

 

Back from our Maya Encounter. Fun and exhausting. Currently encountering our hammock while @schnuth encounters a shower before dinner. (Thu 22 April 2010, 7:17PM)

 

Chilling in the Lobby Bar at the Royal #playadelcarmen and awaiting my Kahlua Tropical. Enjoying the breeze. Link (Wed 21 April 2010, 7:08PM)

 

Morning spent listening to sales pitch in exchange for 500 peso gift cert. Afternoon spent on beach. I think that averages out. (Wed 21 April 2010, 5:49PM)

 

Kicking back in our Jr Suite at the Royal Playa del Carmen, filling the double jacuzzi and listening to 24 Gone on the Bose. Life is good. (Tue 20 April 2010, 9:03PM)

 

Fairfield Inn by the Detroit Metro Airport doesn't want you to break your fool neck. Link (Mon 19 April 2010, 9:24PM)

 

Just used my coupon for a free birthday drink at @Starbucks and got a Happy Birthday on my cup! Link (Mon 19 April 2010, 7:03PM)

 

Packing for vacation makes it more real and immediate and exciting -- for us and for the cat. Link (Sun 18 April 2010, 8:31PM)

 

Seen in Borders. It's a shame when the patrons of a bookstore are illiterate. Link (Sun 18 April 2010, 2:54PM)

 

I'm not usually so fussy about my hair removal methodology. Then again, I'm not usually planning a week-long beach vacation. (Sun 18 April 2010, 11:21AM)

 

My armpits seem to only tolerate shaving. Nair is too strong, and home waxing irritates. So be it. Nair legs, wax bikini, and shave pits. (Sun 18 April 2010, 11:18AM)

 

FREEDOM! Buggin' out a little early -- with permission, of course. VACATION, bitches! (Fri 16 April 2010, 4:31PM)

 

Three hours until my vacation begins. The being-away-from-work part, anyway. I'm properly caffeinated and caught up w/ projects. Yeah! (Fri 16 April 2010, 1:40PM)

 

This Sushi Cat game is positively addictive! Damn you, Donna... but thx for the awesome time suck. Link (Thu 15 April 2010, 11:04PM)

 

Walked 1.9 miles in 30 mins and felt good. 78 degrees! Cloudless sky and a light breeze. Lots of people outside enjo... Link (Thu 15 April 2010, 12:49PM)

 

Just realized I'll likely be wearing lots of skirts on vacation, as non-frumpy plus-size shorts are nigh on impossible to find. (Wed 14 April 2010, 6:06PM)

 

Sore throat, scratchy eyes, runny nose, and didn't sleep well. Cashing in the April sick day I didn't think I'd need, and on weigh-in day. (Tue 13 April 2010, 8:15AM)

 

Walked 1.5 miles in 25 mins and felt great. Not busy by the riverside today; it's a Monday, and just a little cool (... Link (Mon 12 April 2010, 1:02PM)

 

Just got my first "Are you losing weight?" in a Very Long Time. That felt good! Chalk one up in the motivation column. #weightwatchers (Mon 12 April 2010, 12:20PM)

 

One more week of work until I'm off for vacation. Gotta push through and actually be productive, starting tomorrow. I can do this. (Sun 11 April 2010, 8:06PM)

 

Got swooped down on by Urban Outfitters employee; photos are prohibited inside the store, tho it's not posted. WTF?Link (Sat 10 April 2010, 8:10PM)

 

RT @schnuth: is enjoying a delicious Ethiopian feast with @dianaschnuth. Next stop, bubble tea! Link (Sat 10 April 2010, 6:40PM)

 

Wow. One shot of Raspberi Stoli in a glass of Caffeine Free Diet Coke is enough to get my head and hands feeling a little fuzzy. Cheap date. (Fri 9 April 2010, 10:58PM)

 

It's been a Very Long Time since I used Nair -- because I didn't get results then like I got when I tried it tonight. Depilation successful! (Thu 8 April 2010, 9:16PM)

 

I feel so vain: I actually enjoy just looking at photos of myself, especially now that I'm not looking and feeling like a fat-ass. (Thu 8 April 2010, 4:39PM)

 

Got the 2009 Fuji video half-edited (and subtitled our tour guide, Tadashi-san). I'd forgotten how much I love editing video. (Wed 7 April 2010, 10:55PM)

 

http://twitvid.com/WGT6G - The downpour has let up a little, but I'm still glad I didn't go out running in this. (Wed 7 April 2010, 7:51PM)

 

Very glad I opted to play it safe and postpone my #C25K run to tomorrow; I would have been caught in a torrential downpour. (Wed 7 April 2010, 6:50PM)

 

It's almost 11pm. I'm thinking I'm going to ignore the fact that I'm hungry, and just have some more water before bed. #weightwatchers (Tue 6 April 2010, 10:45PM)

 

Main video sequence of Mt. Fuji tour complete. Later this week: editing from 10 minutes down to (hopefully) a brisk and un-boring five. (Tue 6 April 2010, 9:24PM)

 

So glad I learned about batch logging video clips in college. Makes editing last year's vacation video much easier. Set it and forget it! (Tue 6 April 2010, 8:52PM)

 

Aw, crap. The 360 just froze in the middle of a Civ Rev battle. Ah, well --guess I didn't need to be videogaming on a day like today. (Tue 6 April 2010, 7:13PM)

 

Up one lb at #weightwatchers this week. Not surprising, considering how many times I ate lunch out last week. Time to focus on veggies. (Tue 6 April 2010, 12:04PM)

 

My French manicure barely lasted a week. Guess I'm making a trip to Walgreen's this evening for nail polish remover and DIY manicure stuff. (Tue 6 April 2010, 9:50AM)

 

It's still just a smidge too chilly to sleep with the window open. How disappointing; I'd forgotten how soothing the outside noises can be. (Mon 5 April 2010, 11:52PM)

 

Ran 1.3 miles in 19 mins and felt alright. W3D1 of #C25K - Only ran half of my normal interval run thanks to a numbe... Link (Mon 5 April 2010, 8:58PM)

 

Walked 2.3 miles in 36 mins and felt great. Lots of walkers and joggers out by the riverside, enjoying the 70-degree... Link (Mon 5 April 2010, 12:40PM)

 

In two weeks and two days (and a few hours), @schnuth & I will be on the other side of this pier. #playadelcarmen Link (Sun 4 April 2010, 10:26AM)

 

Happy Zombie Jesus Day! (Sun 4 April 2010, 9:17AM)

 

Just picked up my new glasses. Transformation complete! Link (Sat 3 April 2010, 2:27PM)

 

From the quick promo I just saw, it looks like Triple-D is going to be featuring Germaine's Luau on Monday. Awesome! #foodnetwork (Sat 3 April 2010, 12:10AM)

 

Whew. Relatively productive evening of #genealogy: found mortgage paperwork from the 1960s online! Still have to sort out what it all means. (Fri 2 April 2010, 11:15PM)

 

Dammit. I over-neglected both of my African violets, and now they're both fighting to survive. I really hope I can re-root these fuckers. (Fri 2 April 2010, 6:15PM)

 

All right. Enough pity-partying and wondering what's coming down the pike. Time to take refuge in work. (Fri 2 April 2010, 1:15PM)

 

My work life is about to get a lot more interesting. Especially once I get back from vacation at the end of this month. Boy oh boy... (Fri 2 April 2010, 11:00AM)

 

Got my pre-vacation haircut at Attitudes in #Toledo this evening. My stylist, Kristie, is fantastic. Link (Thu 1 April 2010, 9:53PM)

 

I think it's time to retire my favorite pair of work shoes, as they're starting to smell. Bad. My feet aren't generally this fragrant. (Thu 1 April 2010, 1:34PM)

 

Oh, Google. April 1st must be like Christmas at your corporate offices. I bet you're all having fun saying "Topeka" around the office today. (Thu 1 April 2010, 10:54AM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 34 mins and felt great. W2D2 of #C25K - Got a late start thanks to some errands, but that just mean... Link (Wed 31 March 2010, 8:51PM)

 

As much as I'm looking forward to evenings by the beach, evenings in the Midwest can be pretty pleasant, too. Link (Wed 31 March 2010, 8:25PM)

 

Since their ordination, @JayWeik and his wife are now sporting +1 Robes Of Awesome. Been awhile since I stopped by the zendo. (Wed 31 March 2010, 7:29PM)

 

I accidentally left my iPhone at home today! Whatever shall I do? Facebook and Words With Friends are beyond my reach for the day. *sigh* (Wed 31 March 2010, 8:46AM)

 

Home five minutes and already put a dinger in one of my freshly-manicured nails. That's OK; the manicure looks best from a distance, anyway. (Tue 30 March 2010, 9:19PM)

 

Down 0.8 pounds at today's #weightwatchers weigh-in! Still moving in the right direction. w00t! (Tue 30 March 2010, 11:57AM)

 

Now that's irritating. My Omron HJ-720IT pedometer is once again failing to sync to my PC. Guess I'll call Support tomorrow evening. *sigh* (Mon 29 March 2010, 7:27PM)

 

Walked 2.5 miles in 34 mins and felt great. I'm redoing Week 2 of #C25K, since last week was cold and wet and I didn... Link (Mon 29 March 2010, 7:11PM)

 

Getting ready to head to the downtown #Toledo library with some coworkers. Gotta fix my library card so I can do some #genealogy online. (Mon 29 March 2010, 11:54AM)

 

Wei Wei Noodles in #Toledo now has Pho! Eighteen different varieties; the one I tried today was delicious. Link (Sun 28 March 2010, 3:01PM)

 

Walked 3 miles in 50 mins and felt good. Relaxing, chill walk with @schnuth -- literally. We got kind of cold when t... Link (Sat 27 March 2010, 8:00PM)

 

Time for the standard Saturday night with @schnuth: hanging out and talking at Starbucks over coffee. Link (Sat 27 March 2010, 7:22PM)

 

Oh, dang. Just got suckered into some expensive damn glasses. (Sat 27 March 2010, 11:37AM)

 

Corner Grill in Bowling Green closing after year-long building code disputes - Link (Fri 26 March 2010, 6:53PM)

 

Assembled some sort of Asian cabbagey noodley concoction with sesame oil, some bell peppers, fish sauce, lime juice and curry paste. FTW! (Fri 26 March 2010, 6:37PM)

 

Walked 2.4 miles in 35 mins and felt good. Braved the cold to get some sun and fresh air; turns out it wasn't so bad... Link (Fri 26 March 2010, 1:22PM)

 

Good advice for any con. RT @wilw: Another #PAX FAQ is best answered in comic format, from today's Penny Arcade: Link (Fri 26 March 2010, 12:26PM)

 

My Kitty Alarm Clock made a valiant effort to wake me up by meowing and walking on my stomach. I managed to ignore her and still be late. (Fri 26 March 2010, 9:12AM)

 

I already scanned these old family photos years ago. Too bad I saved them as .pict files, so that Photoshop for Windows can't open them. (Thu 25 March 2010, 9:27PM)

 

I've about given up on finding a reasonably priced swim skirt that won't make me look like an old lady. Guess there's no hiding these hips. (Thu 25 March 2010, 6:55PM)

 

And the eye appt is scheduled. Lenscrafters, for lack of a better option. I've had these same glasses for, what, three years? Four? Wow. (Thu 25 March 2010, 1:07PM)

 

Just made appts for mani/pedi and haircut. May have booked the nail appt too far in advance of vacation -- oh, well! Next up: new glasses. (Thu 25 March 2010, 12:30PM)

 

Assuming that this is hunger and not nausea. Either way, it may be related to the headache I've been rocking all morning. (Thu 25 March 2010, 12:09PM)

 

The build-up is half the fun of going on vacation. Just spent an hour looking at Playa photos on Flickr, and the resort's website. Again. (Wed 24 March 2010, 11:01PM)

 

This evening's #genealogy research has been stymied by a forgotten library card PIN. It's been a while since I dusted this thing off. (Wed 24 March 2010, 8:20PM)

 

Less than 4 weeks until our vacation to Playa del Carmen! Getting antsy for warm, sunny beaches and ancient ruins. (Wed 24 March 2010, 6:47PM)

 

Walked 2.5 miles in 33 mins and felt good. Week 2 Day 1 of #C25K - My running playlist is just about optimal now, af... Link (Tue 23 March 2010, 7:05PM)

 

As expected, up 1.6 from last week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. Still below 2 weeks ago, though, which is good. (Tue 23 March 2010, 11:55AM)

 

Ate a little too much this evening. OK, a lot too much. May have sabotaged tomorrow's weigh-in, which is a little frustrating. OK, a lot. (Mon 22 March 2010, 9:38PM)

 

Yeah, I'm not going out in that. I can push week 2 day 1 of #C25K back one day. I'm not properly equipped for a cold, drizzly run. (Mon 22 March 2010, 6:17PM)

 

Walked 1.4 miles in 23 mins and felt tired. Didn't realize it was raining until I was downstairs, so I walked indoor... Link (Mon 22 March 2010, 12:40PM)

 

Feeling politically apathetic and fed up with both parties at this point. Seems to me like the system is hopelessly broken. Whatever. (Sun 21 March 2010, 6:18PM)

 

Walked 3.28 miles in 56 mins and felt good. Enjoyed a walk on the trail with @schnuth this afternoon. Got a little c... Link (Sat 20 March 2010, 5:49PM)

 

Probably wasn't a good idea to get the dark cherry mocha, dietwise: 5 pts for a grande nonfat no whip. So tasty, though. #firstworldproblems (Sat 20 March 2010, 2:12PM)

 

It amazes me how a half-hour walk/jog after work can make me feel energized all evening. If I could do this at 6am, I'd feel great all day! (Fri 19 March 2010, 9:42PM)

 

Ran 2.5 miles in 35 mins and felt alright. Done with Week 1 of #C25K - Didn't give it my all until over halfway thro... Link (Fri 19 March 2010, 7:27PM)

 

When the potatoes start growing three-inch-tall potato plants from inside their bag, does that mean they're no longer good to eat? O_o (Fri 19 March 2010, 7:09PM)

 

Not really feeling the jogging love this evening, but I'll do it anyway. Would rather have dinner and chill on the couch. OK, OK, I'm going. (Fri 19 March 2010, 6:07PM)

 

Walked 2.28 miles in 35 mins and felt great. Finally working out the stiffness from Wednesday's jog... just in time ... Link (Fri 19 March 2010, 12:36PM)

 

I've only watched Pulp Fiction all the way thru once (twice?), but I've caught the last ten minutes on cable at least half a dozen times. (Thu 18 March 2010, 11:02PM)

 

Time for our quarterly IS All Staff Meeting! Good times. (Thu 18 March 2010, 1:58PM)

 

Walked 1.89 miles in 29 mins and felt good. What a beautiful day! It felt great to get away from my desk and stretch... Link (Thu 18 March 2010, 12:45PM)

 

Yawn. Is there a conference room I can reserve for a half-hour nap? Close the blinds, push some chairs together, and set my iPhone alarm? (Thu 18 March 2010, 9:38AM)

 

The Interval Timer app works much better than Gymboss did; I successfully completed week 1 day 2 of #C25K. Link (Wed 17 March 2010, 8:31PM)

 

So much for blogging about my weight loss or synching my iPod and iPhone. Maybe AVG will be done doing whatever once @schnuth gets home. (Tue 16 March 2010, 10:23PM)

 

AVG has had my PC hijacked (scanning, I assume) for nearly an hour. I'm wondering if I should be concerned. Doubt I'll be writing tonight. (Tue 16 March 2010, 9:56PM)

 

All I wanted to accomplish on my computer this evening was to write a blog post. Alas, AVG seems intent on locking up my PC after rebooting. (Tue 16 March 2010, 9:17PM)

 

Aw, really? Only 2.6 pounds down by the official #weightwatchers scale. Wait. Only? I'm about doing handsprings over this. (Tue 16 March 2010, 11:58AM)

 

This morning's preview weigh-in showed me exactly 5 pounds down from last week! We'll see what the #weightwatchers scale says at noon. (Tue 16 March 2010, 10:31AM)

 

Day 1 of Couch 2 5K: success, mainly. Free Gymboss timer app isn't good at beeping over my music. Missed a couple minutes of jogging. #C25K (Mon 15 March 2010, 11:40PM)

 

Happy birthday, Biggby, and thanks for the free coffee! Link (Mon 15 March 2010, 9:55AM)

 

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say I can pitch my Tau Beta Sigma membership manual (esp since I never joined). Link (Sun 14 March 2010, 5:51PM)

 

Sorting thru a box full of old junk. Somehow, I think this disk has outlived its usefulness and eBay-ability. Link (Sun 14 March 2010, 5:34PM)

 

Watching the DVD I put together of our 2008 Hawaii vacation. Damn, that was one cheesy-assed luau at Germaine's. Good time, though. (Sat 13 March 2010, 1:39AM)

 

Need to finish up some housework before I reacquaint myself with my #genealogy research. Watching WDYTYA? has reawakened the bug. (Fri 12 March 2010, 9:19PM)

 

Need to create a Concentrating On Work playlist. I keep just listening to genre=techno, and I'm getting played out on my techno library. (Fri 12 March 2010, 10:32AM)

 

I think it says something that I'm Googling "bikini plus size" images to make sure I won't be the fattest thing on the beach next month. (Thu 11 March 2010, 10:51PM)

 

Every time I see Shibuya Crossing on TV, it's like seeing... I don't know. Home? And I wish I were there again, in the Starbucks, watching. (Thu 11 March 2010, 8:34PM)

 

Figures that on the warmest day so far this year, I'm stuck working through lunch. Oh, well. There will be more good-weather days ahead. (Thu 11 March 2010, 1:03PM)

 

Watching the Cosmos box set that @schnuth got me for Christmas, I realize that Carl Sagan and Agent Smith have identical vocal patterns. (Wed 10 March 2010, 9:38PM)

 

Wow. I haven't been this strict with my #weightwatchers Points for a Very Long Time. Maybe that's why I've plateaued for a Very Long Time. (Wed 10 March 2010, 7:22PM)

 

Day 2 of the more diet-y diet is going great! Even dined out w/coworkers. Not hungry for dinner yet & that's OK. My salad will be epic win. (Wed 10 March 2010, 6:28PM)

 

On Day 2 of my more restrictive food plan, my coworker has brought in donuts. Amazingly, they're not tempting me in the least. (Wed 10 March 2010, 9:15AM)

 

Made it thru the evening without succumbing to the munchies. Did my crunches. Blogged. Cleaned up after a good meal. Evening = win. (Tue 9 March 2010, 11:15PM)

 

Holy hell. I am having the HARDEST time concentrating and problem-solving. Not just today, either, but for the last couple of weeks. WTF? (Tue 9 March 2010, 1:30PM)

 

Yep, up 0.4 this week at #weightwatchers. I owe myself $25.90. I have a plan, though: leader says no flex and knock off 5 pts daily. Yikes. (Tue 9 March 2010, 11:58AM)

 

Famished. Trying to avoid having a morning snack; #weightwatchers weigh-in is at noon, and today's preview weight wasn't awesome. (Tue 9 March 2010, 10:34AM)

 

My late Memaw's old hospital socks: keep or thrift? Link (Sun 7 March 2010, 5:39PM)

 

Cleaning out my sock drawer: do I keep the hospital socks my late Memaw gave me 7+ years ago, or thrift them to clear clutter? (Sun 7 March 2010, 5:38PM)

 

The City of #Toledo delivered our new garbage and recycle bins yesterday. Spent some time with @schnuth today, figuring out trash logistics. (Sun 7 March 2010, 5:13PM)

 

This station doesn't know who's watching Sister Act tonight; I've seen commercials for a local strip club and for Pull-Ups training pants. (Sat 6 March 2010, 1:33AM)

 

I already have issues with WDYTYA. I foresee a blog post about this in the near future. #genealogy (Fri 5 March 2010, 8:08PM)

 

Between WDYTYA? on NBC and Faces of America on PBS, I may finally get excited about researching my genealogy again, after a years-long lull. (Fri 5 March 2010, 8:02PM)

 

Getting ready to watch "Who Do You Think You Are?" at the behest of renowned genealogist @megansmolenyak. (Fri 5 March 2010, 7:59PM)

 

RT @reddit: Why A Salad Costs More Than A Big Mac (aka This Is Why You're Fat) via @yafd via @snowdeal Link (Fri 5 March 2010, 1:09PM)

 

My lunch walk isn't going to happen today, is it? Damn. (Thu 4 March 2010, 12:31PM)

 

I'm nearly 34. I think it's time I learned to hook my bra behind my back. Been hooking it in front & spinning it around since I was 12. (Thu 4 March 2010, 10:31AM)

 

Hmm. My installation of MT-Twitter doesn't seem to be posting my tweets to my blog this evening. How odd. (Wed 3 March 2010, 9:50PM)

 

Had a filling lunch of chicken chunks ("Fowl Balls") with my co-workers. Am only just now starting to get hungry for dinner. Decisions... (Wed 3 March 2010, 7:31PM)

 

Swimsuit(s) arrived today! I actually like the bikini top better than the tankini. Never worn a 2-piece before; first time for everything. (Wed 3 March 2010, 6:37PM)

 

Today I did a total of 106 situps thanks to the 200 Situps iPhone app. (Week 3, Day 1, Level 2) #200Situps (Tue 2 March 2010, 9:30PM)

 

Surprize: I'm down 0.4 lbs at #weightwatchers today! Fully expected a gain. As my leader said, "You're on a roll! ...but be very careful." (Tue 2 March 2010, 11:55AM)

 

No, wait. I think I already paid that one. I'm getting ahead of myself now... Silly me, actually paying bills as they come in! (Mon 1 March 2010, 9:20PM)

 

Oh, damn. I just paid one of my Chase credit cards four hours late. If they jack up the interest on me, I'll be closing my account. (Mon 1 March 2010, 9:15PM)

 

Hey! My calendar says that Daylight Savings starts in 2 weeks! That would be a good time to start the Couch 2 5K program. Evening run FTW! (Mon 1 March 2010, 1:24PM)

 

Today I did a total of 10 pushups thanks to the Hundred Pushups iPhone app. (Week 1, Day 1, Level 1) #100Pushups (Sun 28 February 2010, 5:57PM)

 

It was going to be a reward for reaching my mini weight goal, but I just ordered swimwear from Old Navy even though I'm not quite there yet. (Sat 27 February 2010, 5:14PM)

 

Our 1st attempt at branching out and trying independent coffeeshops in #Toledo? Fail. Missed them by two days. Link (Sat 27 February 2010, 2:20PM)

 

"One moon shines in the water everywhere, and all the reflected moons are just that one moon." Yung Chia. Link (Fri 26 February 2010, 11:22PM)

 

All righty. Frustration alleviated by helpful and patient supervisor. Time to screw in the earbuds and pound out some reports. (Fri 26 February 2010, 2:04PM)

 

After a quick run to the bank, a stop for coffee, and almost getting backed into by a van (granted, I was jaywalking), I'm back at my desk. (Fri 26 February 2010, 12:26PM)

 

This may be one of those Fridays when I work through lunch to meet deadlines. I prefer laid-back Fridays, just for the record. (Fri 26 February 2010, 9:40AM)

 

Decided to get back into the 100 Pushups program, but with real pushups instead of girlie knee pushups. Initial test? Three pushups. LAME. (Thu 25 February 2010, 11:03PM)

 

Going-away cake was at least 6 Points. Getting to watch the goer-away do the moonwalk may have just made it worth every Point. (Thu 25 February 2010, 3:29PM)

 

I keep seeing @msteechur in #weightwatchers ads on MSNBC.com! Link (Thu 25 February 2010, 11:41AM)

 

Early night for me. Feeling a little under the weather; hoping some extra sleep (i.e. the correct amt of sleep for once) will do me good. (Tue 23 February 2010, 10:49PM)

 

How the heck did that happen? Went into today's #weightwatchers mtg fully expecting a gain; instead, I lost another pound! Fine by me. (Tue 23 February 2010, 11:54AM)

 

Expecting a net weight gain for the week. Okonomiyaki and umeshu (plum liquor) Saturday night, too much snackies tonight. Sigh. (Mon 22 February 2010, 10:27PM)

 

Another way Google Buzz sucks: Unfollowing someone in Buzz takes them off your Google Reader. No hope of avoiding redundancy. Buzz sucks. (Fri 19 February 2010, 7:46PM)

 

Hungry, but can't be bothered to make food. Or turn on the news. Or the lamp. I'll snap out of it once my stomach starts eating my spleen. (Fri 19 February 2010, 6:04PM)

 

Feeling awesome after a brisk lunchtime walk in the just-above-freezing weather. Every song on the iPod felt like my own personal sountrack. (Fri 19 February 2010, 1:41PM)

 

For once, I want to listen to some drum corps ('95 and '96 mainly). My iPod isn't loaded with any corps except Christmas music. Argh. (Fri 19 February 2010, 10:01AM)

 

Just discovered that Evan Lysacek has a site/blog on figureskatersonline.com. The site just hit max capacity and gave a 503 error. Oops? (Fri 19 February 2010, 9:23AM)

 

And my favorite male skater of this Olympics wins the gold. Awesome. (Fri 19 February 2010, 12:13AM)

 

Civilization V has been announced for a Fall 2010 release! Between Civ V and Starcraft II, I see a new computer in my future. (Thu 18 February 2010, 4:24PM)

 

The Maumee River is frozen. Good thing, too, because I wasn't looking fwd to calling 911 if these guys fell thru. Link (Thu 18 February 2010, 1:16PM)

 

Wonder if there are any ice skating classes for adults in #Toledo evenings or weekends? Wonder if @schnuth would be in if they're on wknds. (Wed 17 February 2010, 11:19PM)

 

DCI wants me to pay $39 to be part of the Fan Network to watch videos online? Pfft. I'm no longer a fan. I'll find the '97 Cavs elsewhere. (Wed 17 February 2010, 9:03PM)

 

How is it that I don't have video of either the 1976 or the 1997 Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps performance of Firebird Suite? Must fix this. (Wed 17 February 2010, 8:54PM)

 

It's been YEARS since I sat down and watched figure skating. I was really into it in '92. Love hearing Scott Hamilton commentate now. (Tue 16 February 2010, 11:39PM)

 

This morning's preview weigh-in said no change from last week, but the #weightwatchers scale said I'm down a pound! Slow and steady. (Tue 16 February 2010, 11:55AM)

 

Having a measurable short-term weight goal and reward actually helps me dominate the evil voice in my head that tells me to raid the fridge. (Mon 15 February 2010, 11:16PM)

 

Two commercials for fast food fish sandwiches in the past 20 mins. You'd think Lent was coming up. (Hope someone has pazckis at work tmrw.) (Mon 15 February 2010, 6:25PM)

 

The back casing of my iPhone is cracked! When did that happen? Fairly recently, I'm guessing. Thank goodness for my GelaSkin, I guess. (Mon 15 February 2010, 11:37AM)

 

When Romper Room's Miss Barbara sees me through her Magic Mirror and I start to cry -- she NEVER saw me! -- it's time to stop YouTube-ing. (Sat 13 February 2010, 1:00AM)

 

I hate to break it to you, but it's not a "smaller SUV," and it's not a "crossover." It's a station wagon, whether you like it or not. (Fri 12 February 2010, 6:44PM)

 

Just watched the Dodge "Man's Last Stand" commercial so I could appreciate the rebuttal video. Can I unwatch that? Fuck you, Dodge. (Fri 12 February 2010, 6:32PM)

 

Google tweaks Buzz after privacy concerns Link (Fri 12 February 2010, 3:54PM)

 

My attention span today is like it was back in elementary school: I keep coming to and realizing I've been staring into space. Oops. (Fri 12 February 2010, 3:31PM)

 

Fort Worth has as much snow as #Toledo does. My mother posted pictures on Facebook to prove it. Now THAT is fucked up. (Fri 12 February 2010, 11:57AM)

 

The fullness from lunch is trumping the caffeine buzz from the after-lunch Biggby run. I really want a nap right now. And I may skip dinner. (Thu 11 February 2010, 1:12PM)

 

It occurs to me that I am ill-equipped to build a snowman. No boots or long johns, my knit hat is MIA, and my gloves are too thin & fuzzy. (Wed 10 February 2010, 6:47PM)

 

Didn't end up making it to work for a half day. At least the driveway is shoveled for @schnuth to go to work later this evening. (Wed 10 February 2010, 1:26PM)

 

Driveway is shoveled and salted, car is desnowed, and I have 15 mins to eat lunch, dress, and head to work for a half day. Will it happen? (Wed 10 February 2010, 12:03PM)

 

Plow came thru while I was sleeping in. The responsible adult me says it's time to shovel the driveway and prepare for a half day of work. (Wed 10 February 2010, 10:52AM)

 

Yeah, my 'hood is still unplowed, we're still under a Level 2 Snow Emergency, and my work didn't call a snow day. I'm using a personal day. (Wed 10 February 2010, 7:35AM)

 

Don't want to get stuck in the snow on my street, but also don't want to burn thru a personal day tomorrow. At least I have the option, tho. (Tue 9 February 2010, 11:47PM)

 

When did our Weight Watchers mtg turn into a parenting session? This isn't relevant to me. You have 7 mins to change the subject or I bail. (Tue 9 February 2010, 12:23PM)

 

Was excitedly anticipating a loss at today's #weightwatchers mtg. Disappointed to have stayed the same. At least I didn't gain, I guess. (Tue 9 February 2010, 11:59AM)

 

View from my office bldg in downtown #Toledo. Could be worse, but I'm not looking fwd to the drive home later. Link (Tue 9 February 2010, 10:35AM)

 

Looks like the Commons will get an upgrade, too: The BG News - University to implement master plan renovations Link (Mon 8 February 2010, 12:04PM)

 

Oh, no! BGSU is tearing down Rodgers Hall to make way for a more modern residence hall. That's where I lived when I met @schnuth. (Mon 8 February 2010, 11:54AM)

 

Had a dream this AM that I missed the school bus. Asked my Mom if I could drive the new 2010 Kia instead of my '76 Buick. Skipped instead. (Mon 8 February 2010, 7:57AM)

 

Let's play Words With Friends on the iPhone! My username is 'dianaschnuth'. http://bit.ly/2qbpQ (Sun 7 February 2010, 6:01PM)

 

Had these shoes been two sizes larger, they would SO be mine right now. There's no place like Savers... http://twitpic.com/11rxrz (Sat 6 February 2010, 6:36PM)

 

Finally unwrapped our new Yellow Pages... to call a tow truck for @schnuth, who got stuck in a snow drift on the way home from work. (Sat 6 February 2010, 1:52AM)

 

Goddamn. Snow's really coming down, and the wind is fierce. Any wknd plans I may have had are in jeopardy. http://twitpic.com/11kc1d (Fri 5 February 2010, 5:56PM)

 

The idea was to relax by playing my favorite video game. The reality was irritation at getting my ass handed to me. Multiple times. Dammit. (Thu 4 February 2010, 11:04PM)

 

Spent today experiencing my supervisor's stress as if it were my own. Oh, wait -- it WAS mine. It trickled down the chain of command. Yay. (Thu 4 February 2010, 5:52PM)

 

Avg sleep per worknight in Jan 2010: 7 hours, 40 minutes. Avg sleep on weekend nights in Jan 2010: 10 hours. Need to even this out a bit. (Wed 3 February 2010, 10:53PM)

 

Re: Hat Trick closing in downtown #Toledo: RT @enjoyingtoledo This Blade article has the story: http://bit.ly/95BXq5 (Wed 3 February 2010, 1:12PM)

 

Looks like Hat Trick Bar & Grill closed down. I'm curious about the story behind this. http://twitpic.com/1172cg (Wed 3 February 2010, 11:37AM)

 

OK, it's decided: When I weigh in 7 pounds down from what I weighed in today, I get to buy a new swimsuit for our Mexico vacation. (Tue 2 February 2010, 10:22PM)

 

Hey! Whaddaya know. According to their size chart, I'm barely under the 1X Women's Plus size at Old Navy. Looks like I'm a normal XL. Whew. (Tue 2 February 2010, 10:11PM)

 

Huh! Wasn't expecting a one-pound loss at #weightwatchers today! I'll take it. Also, I get my eTools back today (or soon, anyway). Rock! (Tue 2 February 2010, 11:55AM)

 

Things aren't looking good for today's #weightwatchers weigh-in. Binged a little last night while playing games and watching TV. Dammit. (Tue 2 February 2010, 9:11AM)

 

Wish I could more easily accept that these women have beautiful bodies. I think I'm built much like they are. http://twitpic.com/10yi2t (Mon 1 February 2010, 9:25PM)

 

Was planning to continue my coffee-free weekdays, but my boss brewed up some Starbucks. I can't pass that up! (Mon 1 February 2010, 9:04AM)

 

Kitty Mei and I spent a lazy morning in bed: http://twitpic.com/10q5od (Sun 31 January 2010, 1:28PM)

 

Oh, no, you didn't. ABC News did NOT just compare Steve Jobs to Thomas Edison. BTW, Jobs did NOT build the 1st Apple. That was Woz. Argh. (Fri 29 January 2010, 6:57PM)

 

Just finished off a cup of coffee with hot cocoa mix, after avoiding coffee all week. O HAI CEILING, how ya doin'? O_O (Fri 29 January 2010, 1:03PM)

 

I can apparently get one of these free with a $15 purchase from ThinkGeek. I would use it. https://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/8928/ (Thu 28 January 2010, 10:55PM)

 

Hey! I just learned how to use Photoshop to correct the barrel distortion from my wide-angle lens! Filters > Distort > Lens Correction. Duh. (Thu 28 January 2010, 10:31PM)

 

I've got a to-do list this evening. Is it any wonder I want to -- you guessed it -- play Civ Rev instead? I'm a damn broken record. (Thu 28 January 2010, 6:29PM)

 

OMFG. Why do I not have The Police box set on my iPod? I have King Of Pain stuck in my head, but can only play Every Little Thing She Does. (Thu 28 January 2010, 11:10AM)

 

I'm sure I looked ridiculous to the guy in the SUV as I slid toward him around the turn, eyes wide, mouthing, "Shit shit shit shit...!" (Thu 28 January 2010, 10:43AM)

 

Trying to balance productivity with reading Wired mag's liveblog of the Apple iPad demo. Productivity fail? (Wed 27 January 2010, 2:07PM)

 

Amazing how soft and clean my face feels after a homemade sugar, honey, and lavender scrub. So much better than a commercial face cleanser. (Tue 26 January 2010, 10:49PM)

 

Didn't have a #weightwatchers mtg last week. This week, I weighed in exactly what I did two weeks ago. *shrug* Fine by me, I suppose. (Tue 26 January 2010, 12:06PM)

 

Barley tea is made of win. And barley. Link (Tue 26 January 2010, 10:31AM)

 

Good Eats just made me LOL in a BIG way. "He who controls the spice controls the universe... The spice must flow!" Thx for the Dune ref, AB! (Mon 25 January 2010, 8:39PM)

 

Had a BBQ pork salad w/ ranch at the sports bar. Feeling full and high on sugary BBQ sauce. How bad do I really want to lose weight, anyway? (Mon 25 January 2010, 12:33PM)

 

The correct answer to "Who wants to go out for lunch?" should not be, "As long as it's not buffet or pizza, I'll go!" Potential diet fail... (Mon 25 January 2010, 11:04AM)

 

Oh, damn. I slept for over 11 hours last night. I did NOT mean to do that. Need to overcome the and grogginess and get on with my Sunday. (Sun 24 January 2010, 12:44PM)

 

I'm looking forward to enjoying the fruits of their labor in April: Playa del Carmen gets a beach lift Link (Sun 24 January 2010, 12:25AM)

 

For anyone interested in the spinach lasagna I concocted for dinner, I posted the recipe: Link (Fri 22 January 2010, 10:07PM)

 

Must... not... go back for seconds! I think my culinary skills just leveled up. That was freakin' tasty. (Fri 22 January 2010, 7:16PM)

 

Man oh man. I really hope this spinach lasagna tastes as good as it smells. Link (Fri 22 January 2010, 7:01PM)

 

Contemplating awesomeness for dinner. Hesitant to say what it'll be before I know how it comes out, since I'll be leaving some for @schnuth. (Fri 22 January 2010, 3:18PM)

 

I'm just not a fan of chocolate teas. This is the second kind I've tried, and it's just not my thing. Link (Fri 22 January 2010, 10:12AM)

 

The Drinking Gourd Podcast - Encountering the Ancestors: Po Chu'i (part 3 of 3). From the #Toledo #Zen Center. Link (Thu 21 January 2010, 12:24PM)

 

No mtgs scheduled. Nothing to break up the day. I could really use some non-coffee means of waking my ass up and getting me working. (Thu 21 January 2010, 9:02AM)

 

Hello, Wii Fit Plus! I've missed you. Wait, what? Did you just tell me I'm 40 lbs above my ideal weight? I haven't weighed that since age 9. (Wed 20 January 2010, 6:32PM)

 

Wish that the @LinkingOhio rail proposal to Congress included #Toledo, not just the three C's. There's no fast way from Toledo to Columbus! (Tue 19 January 2010, 9:52PM)

 

Maybe I *am* addicted to Civilization Revolution. Though I have things I want to get done tonight, the pull of Civ is strong. (Tue 19 January 2010, 6:34PM)

 

Report: Japan Airlines to leave oneworld, defect to SkyTeam (Delta) Link (Tue 19 January 2010, 12:27AM)

 

Dinner at Korea Na, Toledo Link (Sun 17 January 2010, 11:01AM)

 

Reminiscing about past vacations and fantasizing about our trip to Playa del Carmen this April. All-inclusive means "free" sushi and drinks! (Sat 16 January 2010, 10:10PM)

 

Holy crap. Gil Gerard (aka Buck Rogers) is on Discovery Health, on a program abt gastric bypass. Gil's put on some weight since the 70s. (Sat 16 January 2010, 12:04AM)

 

I forget that the rationale of "It's Friday! I can stay up as late as I want!" doesn't mean I can physically stay up much later than usual. (Fri 15 January 2010, 11:32PM)

 

Now THAT might get me back to Ohayocon, at least for an evening... RT @alexheberling: JoCo is coming to Ohayocon? Yes, please! :D (Fri 15 January 2010, 4:34PM)

 

Anybody looking for a Web Dev gig in NE Ohio? I just got an unsolicited e-mail about an opening in Canton. 3-6 month contract. $40-$50/hr. (Fri 15 January 2010, 3:28PM)

 

Hadn't realized what I was missing by walking indoors, instead of outside in the daylight and the crisp coldness. I feel invigorated. (Fri 15 January 2010, 12:52PM)

 

All right. Eff this. I need to get away from my desk. (Thu 14 January 2010, 12:45PM)

 

Contemplating whether my productivity would be best served by a.) skipping my lunch walk entirely or b.) taking a shorter-than-usual walk. (Thu 14 January 2010, 11:18AM)

 

Improving report execution time. Problem is, I have to recreate the entire report in the process. Painstaking layout hacks. Takes so long. (Thu 14 January 2010, 11:17AM)

 

My iPod just randomed from "100 Years" by Five For Fighting to "Close My Eyes Forever" by Ozzy Osborne & Lita Ford. Ironic or appropriate? (Tue 12 January 2010, 11:15PM)

 

Opted to play a game of Civ again tonight, and ended up going on a fig binge while I played. I had no idea figs were so caloric. Diet fail. (Tue 12 January 2010, 10:04PM)

 

Down two pounds this week at #weightwatchers! Just about what I'd expected from this morning's preview. I'm on my way to where I need to be. (Tue 12 January 2010, 12:03PM)

 

Spending too much time on Flickr, staring at photos of our future vacation destination, when I should really be in bed asleep. (Mon 11 January 2010, 11:40PM)

 

Hmm. I haven't played Civ for a week. Maybe I'll treat myself to a game this evening. (Mon 11 January 2010, 6:32PM)

 

URL promotion fail. Nothing overly embarrassing, but do proofread your poster before printing, #Toledo Symphony! Link (Mon 11 January 2010, 1:00PM)

 

Just enjoyed a tasty bowl of pho at Jasmine (formerly En Japanese Steakhouse) in #Sylvania. We'll be back! Link (Sat 9 January 2010, 8:09PM)

 

Last night's camera explosion has been contained: Link (Sat 9 January 2010, 4:07PM)

 

Michigan and NW Ohio peeps: Zoup is a great place for a hot and healthy lunch! Link (Sat 9 January 2010, 1:36PM)

 

Cataloguing and rearranging my camera collection. Looks like a camera store exploded in my basement. Link (Fri 8 January 2010, 11:02PM)

 

I think it's time to bid one of my hoarding hobbies farewell. My Super 8 cameras and projectors are next to go to Goodwill. (Fri 8 January 2010, 8:52PM)

 

Epic win: Snow Totoro! Link (Fri 8 January 2010, 7:37PM)

 

Well, here we are, in the waiting room at the dentist, bumming off of the Starbucks wi-fi next door. The dentist... It is what it is. (Fri 8 January 2010, 1:55PM)

 

Realizing that I was too young to truly appreciate the climate when I lived in Florida as a child. Maybe a trip back is in order. (Fri 8 January 2010, 12:13PM)

 

Trying to buckle down and get things accomplished before I leave for my dental visit. Keep getting pulled away from my work. So be it. (Fri 8 January 2010, 10:22AM)

 

This Gorillapod is totally going in my camera bag for next vacation. I'll make room for it somehow. I'm impressed! Link (Thu 7 January 2010, 10:44PM)

 

Time to bundle up, screw in the earbuds, and go shovel the driveway in the dark. Hey, it's exercise, right? So it's all good. (Thu 7 January 2010, 6:23PM)

 

...Aaand my work life goes from boring to busting ass in no time flat. That dental cleaning tomorrow isn't timed so well, all of a sudden. (Thu 7 January 2010, 4:14PM)

 

Looks like the snow has started to come down. Luckily, the roads are treated and should stay decent... for now. Link (Thu 7 January 2010, 1:18PM)

 

Forgot we're supposed to get snow this afternoon. Parking on the roof of the parking garage might not have been the best idea. (Thu 7 January 2010, 8:59AM)

 

In an especially good mood this eve. Could it be today's substantial lunch, last night's 8+ hrs sleep, yesterday's workout, or all three? (Wed 6 January 2010, 6:03PM)

 

Today's I'm-getting-old moment: realizing that kids today need thumb drives for high school like I needed floppies and Zips for college. (Wed 6 January 2010, 1:17PM)

 

Survey says: SUCK! The 1st #weightwatchers weigh-in of the year puts me back at 200 lbs even. Swore I'd never get this fat again. FML. (Tue 5 January 2010, 12:06PM)

 

Wow. I didn't even turn on my computer this evening. I feel like I spent all evening playing Civilization on the 360... Oh, wait. I did. (Mon 4 January 2010, 9:51PM)

 

Brought the print version of the @feltron 2008 Annual Report to work. The Data Warehouse team were duly impressed, on multiple levels. (Mon 4 January 2010, 3:18PM)

 

Whew. Just finished a 30-minute Kickboxing I workout from an old DVD from PUSH.tv. That kicked my ass in a very good way. (Sun 3 January 2010, 5:17PM)

 

Photo follow-up to @schnuth's tweet about the EMTs who took someone out of the sushi restaurant: Link (Sat 2 January 2010, 7:44PM)

 

Annoyed and disappointed that I'm not the same size in secondhand clothes as I am in new clothes. Looking for cheap sundresses for vacation! (Sat 2 January 2010, 4:13PM)

 

Seriously, did the LitGraphic exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art HAVE to use Comic Sans font for their info plaques? *facepalm* (Sat 2 January 2010, 2:17PM)

 

My 2009 Year In Review (admittedly highly derivative of the annual reports of @feltron) is online at dianaschnuth.net (Fri 1 January 2010, 10:38PM)

 

Thanks to the popularity of New Year's dim sum, we had to wait a few minutes for a seat. We got to meet the fish! Link (Fri 1 January 2010, 1:08PM)

 

Avatar 3D = highly recommended! The 3D effects were actually quite awesome, and the plot wasn't as weak as people keep saying. (Thu 31 December 2009, 10:40PM)

 

Even though we don't have anything epic planned for NYE (dinner and a movie), I'd rather be getting my New Year's on than be here at work. (Thu 31 December 2009, 1:49PM)

 

Looking for a Survival Spanish podcast. Can't find one with the subjects I want, hosted by a native speaker from Mexico. Am I too picky? (Thu 31 December 2009, 10:44AM)

 

I ran 3608m before hitting a wall and tumbling to my death on my iPhone. Link (Wed 30 December 2009, 7:00PM)

 

You mean I'm going to have to page through every damn picture tagged '2009' to tally subjects / cameras / whatever? Aggregation fail! (Wed 30 December 2009, 4:17PM)

 

Waiting for reports to run. Using the time between to tally up some numbers for my 2009 Year In Review blog post. 611 Flickr photos so far! (Wed 30 December 2009, 2:52PM)

 

No #weightwatchers mtg today. Went a little overboard on food last night; feeling tired and frumpy this morning. Gonna hit the coffee soon. (Tue 29 December 2009, 9:55AM)

 

Huh. Looks like the cable Internet may be out. Modem won't cycle all the way up, even after unplugging it. Guess I'm done playing online. (Mon 28 December 2009, 9:32PM)

 

OK. Our new awesome drink is a one-shot nonfat chai with half a pump of caramel. Might have to experiment. Link (Sun 27 December 2009, 2:05PM)

 

Just installed RootsMagic 4. Figuring out what all sources I'm going to have to re-link after importing my GEDCOM from Brother's Keeper 6. (Sat 26 December 2009, 10:23PM)

 

Johnny at the Airport & Reynolds Starbucks treated us to a chai espresso caramel concoction. Delicious! Thanks! Link (Sat 26 December 2009, 5:30PM)

 

Awaiting the arrival of my step-brother and his wife (whom I haven't yet met). Taking them out for lunch at the Indian buffet. Good stuff! (Sat 26 December 2009, 12:21PM)

 

I sincerely hope that the three pounds I gained after yesterday's Christmas feast comes off as quickly as it went on. (Sat 26 December 2009, 11:15AM)

 

Merry Christmas! Looking forward to ham and cheesy potatoes and other culinary awesomeness in Cleveland in about four hours. (Fri 25 December 2009, 10:51AM)

 

I feel like a "real" photographer now that I have a lighting stand and an umbrella. Thanks, @schnuth! (Thu 24 December 2009, 8:46PM)

 

Mood has improved. Factors: chatting with @relysh and with my boss; drinking some coffee; and looking up hotels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Thu 24 December 2009, 11:06AM)

 

Hope my mood improves today. Feeling grumpy and antisocial. I'm sure things will improve once I get home and open presents this evening. (Thu 24 December 2009, 9:33AM)

 

Damn. I got water in the sausage cake icing while I was force-cooling it. Plus, it cooled before I was done pouring. Ugly, but still tasty. (Wed 23 December 2009, 10:33PM)

 

Diane Sawyer seems to have brought some outdated early-90s-style graphics with her to ABC World News. Also, she hasn't found her groove yet. (Wed 23 December 2009, 6:41PM)

 

I'm not particularly pumped to bake sausage cake tonite, but tonite's the nite whether I'm in the mood or not. I'll enjoy it once I start. (Wed 23 December 2009, 6:16PM)

 

Even missing data from October, I've eaten Dim Sum 34 times this year, closely followed by 32 trips for sushi. Not counting vacation meals. (Tue 22 December 2009, 10:45PM)

 

Aw, crap. I didn't know could only access the last 60 days of data in my #weightwatchers eTools! That makes my 2009 retrospective difficult. (Tue 22 December 2009, 10:20PM)

 

Free seasonal flu shot at work? Awesome. Having a sore left arm all afternoon? Not so much. Guess it's worth it, though. (Tue 22 December 2009, 3:17PM)

 

Well, holy shit. I actually lost another pound at this week's #weightwatchers weigh-in. How the crap did that happen? Not complaining, tho. (Tue 22 December 2009, 11:58AM)

 

Prediction: regained last week's one-pound #weightwatchers loss. Prove me wrong, scale! (Tue 22 December 2009, 11:27AM)

 

Someone brought a GIANT German Chocolate Cake to work. Looks homemade, and looks delicious. No one has cut into it yet. I'm surprised! (Tue 22 December 2009, 9:58AM)

 

Oh! Brittany Murphy played the "eat-in chicken" girl in Girl, Interrupted. Now I know who you're talking about. (Mon 21 December 2009, 12:14PM)

 

Made Indian for dinner: chilli chicken with gulab jamun (from a can) for dessert. Have leftovers to take for tomorrow's lunch, too. Rock on! (Sun 20 December 2009, 7:44PM)

 

Oh, damn - Saturnalia was yesterday, and I forgot. Mrs. Nemeth (my H.S. Latin teacher) would be so ashamed of me. Io Saturnalia, everyone! (Fri 18 December 2009, 3:17PM)

 

I wish there were a @Starbucks in downtown #Toledo. The other regional favorite is OK in a pinch, but it's just not the same. (Fri 18 December 2009, 12:24PM)

 

Ohio ranks 43rd out of 50 states (plus D.C.) in a CDC survey determining the "happiest" states. I am so not surprised. Link (Fri 18 December 2009, 11:26AM)

 

As a BI/DW person, I wish I could massage my data on last.fm and Flickr. Tags posted this year? Date an artist was added to my library? (Fri 18 December 2009, 9:51AM)

 

Getting tired of the same old day after day. Don't know if two 3-day weekends in a row will fix this. I shouldn't complain, though. (Fri 18 December 2009, 8:57AM)

 

Is it wrong for me to sing along to an autotuned mix by @musicalscience? Is it wronger for me to wonder if I could back myself on guitar? (Thu 17 December 2009, 8:46PM)

 

HOLY CRAP: I just got my first book request from PaperBackSwap.com! I thought no one would ever want any of my listed books! About time. (Thu 17 December 2009, 2:21PM)

 

You know what? I think I'm going to go soak in the tub. Take my iPhone with me, set it in its AirCurve speaker, hit Shuffle, and relax. (Wed 16 December 2009, 9:29PM)

 

Dear eBay seller: when I said to be "discreet" when shipping, this was just the kind of XMAS SURPRISE FAIL I was trying to avoid. Thanks. (Wed 16 December 2009, 5:18PM)

 

Ate some snackies, drank a shit-ton of water, and am finally about to bail from the work Holiday Party. All my peeps have already left. (Wed 16 December 2009, 4:48PM)

 

Two Springfield HS students struck by Amtrak train at Angola and McCord in #Toledo. Link (Wed 16 December 2009, 8:58AM)

 

I never realized Stephen Hawking had such a sense of humor. Link (Tue 15 December 2009, 10:36PM)

 

It's rare that one of my concoctions is blog-worthy, but I may have to share my new Orange-Ginger Shrimp For One recipe later tonight. (Tue 15 December 2009, 5:45PM)

 

I just put a post-it on the work fridge: "This is the 2nd time my pudding has gone 'missing'. Please don't eat it if it's not yours. kthx." (Tue 15 December 2009, 3:09PM)

 

I wonder if I could jog on the mini-trampoline and play Civ Rev on Xbox 360 at the same time? I might try that tonight, but it's doubtful. (Tue 15 December 2009, 12:54PM)

 

Down 1 lb at #weightwatchers despite some weekend indulgence. One more to go to offset last week's gain. As always, though, I'll take it. (Tue 15 December 2009, 11:54AM)

 

Realizing that the tunes by @musicalscience also serve to help us remember quotables from notable scientists. "We're made of star stuff." (Tue 15 December 2009, 9:27AM)

 

Tried to open a door for someone by pulling on a door clearly marked Push. I go that way every day. What an embarrassing start to the week. (Mon 14 December 2009, 9:03AM)

 

I think we chose wisely. Podcast next week... RT @schnuth: Should I record a podcast or have sex? Let's see what @dianaschnuth has in mind. (Sun 13 December 2009, 5:38PM)

 

Watching Top Gun on TV Land. Was Tom Cruise ever really that young and cute? I remember when he was known for being a cutie, not a crazy. (Fri 11 December 2009, 11:14PM)

 

Enjoying an evening of making Christmas cards while listening to Triple-D on the Food Network. Link (Fri 11 December 2009, 9:32PM)

 

Part of the fun of hand-assembling Krismas cards is the slight imperfections. The ink smudges, the squished eyelets. Right? ...Right? Hmm. (Fri 11 December 2009, 8:59PM)

 

Sounds like ye olde iRiver earbuds have blown out. Funny: I don't listen to them very loudly. Maybe I'll pick up some Sonys after Christmas. (Fri 11 December 2009, 2:18PM)

 

I could really go for a Mtn Dew right now. Too bad I'm cashless -- or, maybe it's a good thing? Either way, I guess I'll go get more coffee. (Fri 11 December 2009, 12:40PM)

 

It occurs to me that if I lived in Columbus, the odds of me being social outside of the internet would drastically increase. (Thu 10 December 2009, 10:39PM)

 

Damn. My quesadilla lost some of its innerds when I flipped it. It'll still taste delicious, though, even if its not especially cohesive. (Thu 10 December 2009, 5:47PM)

 

Just helped a kind elderly lady find Four Seagate via the underground tunnels in downtown #Toledo. Glad I know my way around down there now. (Thu 10 December 2009, 12:51PM)

 

Glad to hear that the Sleep Analyzer app successfully recorded one of @schnuth's explosive farts last night, along w/ my tossing & turning. (Thu 10 December 2009, 12:46PM)

 

Why am I in such a good mood today? Because I'm meeting deadlines and staying busy? Because I'm eating healthy? No matter; I'll take it! (Thu 10 December 2009, 11:54AM)

 

One of the presents under the tree is to me... from the cat. When I saw it, I LOLed until I coughed. Link (Wed 9 December 2009, 5:39PM)

 

Hey, it's payday! With all my recent Krismas spending, my bank account is probably sighing in relief right now. (Wed 9 December 2009, 11:50AM)

 

Wish I could enjoy tonight's light dusting of snow without fretting about driving on it tomorrow morning. I can haz public transit by rail? (Tue 8 December 2009, 11:20PM)

 

You know what? I'm going to turn off my computer and go play another game of Civ Rev to wind down for the night. Maybe get to bed early. (Tue 8 December 2009, 9:08PM)

 

If today's WW mtg is any gauge, I'm not nearly as stressed as most people, and I deal with it differently. I don't stress-eat, AFAIK. (Tue 8 December 2009, 12:37PM)

 

Yep. Up 2 lbs at #weightwatchers this week. Whenever my morning preview weight is close to the previous week's, I brace for the worst. Sigh. (Tue 8 December 2009, 12:01PM)

 

If you call my cell at 10:30pm from your unlisted landline, and I don't know who you are, I'm not going to pick up. Sorry. (Mon 7 December 2009, 10:59PM)

 

Well. I made it for 20 minutes jogging on the trampoline before my legs turned to lead. It's a good start, and at least I broke a sweat. (Mon 7 December 2009, 6:26PM)

 

Printed on the Think Geek packing pillows: "This bag is green because it's biodegradable... not because it's made of people." IMMD. (Mon 7 December 2009, 5:46PM)

 

Found a Very Old Sports Bra in the back of my dresser drawer. After 12 years of use, and me losing weight, it isn't holding things in place. (Mon 7 December 2009, 5:30PM)

 

For the next few weeks, I don't get to see my @schnuth before he leaves for work. :-( At least we have txt & e-mail & Twitter, though. (Mon 7 December 2009, 4:15PM)

 

Today's drive to work was a special kind of wintry suck. Kudos to the Kia Forte for saving me a few traction-related heart attacks. (Mon 7 December 2009, 9:01AM)

 

Oh, damn. I see light flurries outside. First snow of the season; I should be excited, right? WRONG. (Sat 5 December 2009, 11:29AM)

 

Oh, damn. Wind chill of 19 degrees? Today's gonna be a chilly walk. Suck. (Fri 4 December 2009, 11:43AM)

 

Walking in my long winter coat with my hood up, my shadow reminds me of the Dread Pirate Roberts (as played by Andre the Giant). (Thu 3 December 2009, 1:17PM)

 

The thing about being rundown and napping all afternoon is that now I'm not ready to go to bed yet. Too bad. (Wed 2 December 2009, 11:17PM)

 

Haven't been to my OBGYN in a few years. I should probably make an appt, since my cycle has been kicking my ass BAD for some time now. (Wed 2 December 2009, 8:19PM)

 

I get an additional sick day every month, and I really shouldn't keep using it on womanly issues. What if I get sick with H1N1 or something? (Wed 2 December 2009, 7:56AM)

 

Serious? No weight gain at the post-Thanksgiving #weightwatchers weigh-in? Not what I expected, but go me! (Tue 1 December 2009, 12:06PM)

 

There seems to be something amiss with my Holiday Cheer iPod playlist. Must address this when I get home tonight. Xmas music on MY terms! (Mon 30 November 2009, 11:33AM)

 

In case you were wondering? Taking a self-portrait with a Lensbaby is nigh on impossible. Link (Sun 29 November 2009, 3:23PM)

 

Not a big fan of this moody hormonal bullshit. I know why I'm in a pissy mood, but it's so hard to shake it, even so. (Sat 28 November 2009, 4:33PM)

 

Three French toast, two turtlenecks, and a beer. In a tree. (And a cat underneath.) Link (Fri 27 November 2009, 5:39PM)

 

Anyone following me: Don't open the DM from me. I apparently got phished. Bad, bad geek I am. (Fri 27 November 2009, 3:56PM)

 

The Christmas music in Starbucks today is taking me back to high school Latin class. "Natum videte regem angelorum / Venite adoremus..." (Fri 27 November 2009, 2:11PM)

 

Turducken in the house! Link (Thu 26 November 2009, 2:07PM)

 

Cooking and baking nearly complete. Re-warming butternut cheesecake due to my test mini-cheesecake being woefully underdone in the center. (Wed 25 November 2009, 8:53PM)

 

Damn. My glass pie pans are too big for a store-bought graham cracker crust. No faking a homemade crust this time. (Wed 25 November 2009, 6:13PM)

 

Planning out the annual Schnuth Christmas Portrait. I wish my camera could trigger off-camera strobes. Lighting is always challenging. (Wed 25 November 2009, 2:52PM)

 

Antsy to start my long holiday weekend. Get to leave work at 3:30 today! It can't come soon enough. (Wed 25 November 2009, 12:46PM)

 

All right, preview weigh-ins at home apparently don't mean shit. Gained 1.4 lbs at #weightwatchers this week. Was expecting a slight loss. (Tue 24 November 2009, 11:52AM)

 

Re-reading my 2nd-favorite Star Trek novel, _The Wounded Sky_ by @dduane. I've read it dozens of times, and it's still a great book. (Mon 23 November 2009, 10:42PM)

 

I'm at Promenade Park in Toledo, OH Link (Mon 23 November 2009, 11:57AM)

 

Last day driving the Spectra to work (for a while). Celebrated by cramming between two poorly-parked cars in the garage. Success! (Mon 23 November 2009, 9:29AM)

 

Getting ready to test-drive a Kia. Link (Sat 21 November 2009, 3:19PM)

 

Watered my long-neglected houseplants this morning and saw that my Christmas cactus is starting to bloom! Link (Sat 21 November 2009, 11:49AM)

 

Not "with it" enough to actually do anything constructive, but don't want to go to bed yet. This is when normal people watch a movie, right? (Fri 20 November 2009, 10:21PM)

 

Thought I was grabbing a goblet of apple cobbler off the buffet, when I actually got half a piece of pecan pie. What a delicious mistake. (Fri 20 November 2009, 12:40PM)

 

The clothes I decided to wear to work today are about a half-size too small. Didn't realize until it was too late. I feel conspicuously fat. (Fri 20 November 2009, 9:35AM)

 

RT @schnuth: Schnuthcast Episode 9: You Never Forget Your First... Computer, now available for your listening pleasure. Link (Thu 19 November 2009, 4:08PM)

 

The clouds should not be turning sunset orange at 2:30pm. Just sayin'. (Thu 19 November 2009, 2:30PM)

 

Oh, Equifax. Why must your credit report so succinctly lay out my debt? Rarely have I been so dismayed at good data presentation. (Wed 18 November 2009, 10:28PM)

 

Huh! Ordered up my credit score along with my free annual credit report (FICO Score was extra), and discovered that I have Very Good credit. (Wed 18 November 2009, 10:24PM)

 

RT: @zeldman: Top 20 Most Shocking Banned Album Covers [NSFW] - Guitar World Link (Wed 18 November 2009, 9:48PM)

 

Couldn't resist making fried rice tonight. That means I dipped into my weekly #weightwatchers points when I'd been hoping not to. Dangit. (Wed 18 November 2009, 6:29PM)

 

Listening to co-workers discussing their Sansa mp3 players, Rhapsody, and Rockbox software. Think I'll stick with un-DRMed music, thanks. (Wed 18 November 2009, 9:08AM)

 

Wrapping up the evening with a giant (and I do mean GIANT) mug of hot cocoa and some Xbox. This is the life. Link (Tue 17 November 2009, 9:43PM)

 

The bra top tank from Victoria's Secret would probably be great for A or even B-cup ladies. Not so much for me. Comfy, but unsupportive. (Tue 17 November 2009, 6:13PM)

 

Another word to the wise: if you have problems with Biggby Coffee, @BiggbyBob will help make it right. Thanks for good customer service! (Tue 17 November 2009, 6:06PM)

 

A word to the wise: Biggby Coffee's Pumpkin Spice Latte is not delicious. Glad I only got a short. Nutmeg overdose, for sure. Just not good. (Tue 17 November 2009, 3:46PM)

 

Expected a gain, but got a 0.6 pound loss at #weightwatchers! Fine by me. Next week will be even better. (Tue 17 November 2009, 11:59AM)

 

I can't afford to let this day be wasted; there's too much work to get done by end of week. Too bad my brain seems to be stuck in park. (Tue 17 November 2009, 9:27AM)

 

Started this week with my longest and most difficult task. Hitting a wall, though; contemplating moving on and coming back to it later. (Mon 16 November 2009, 3:48PM)

 

Might be time to switch from the light fall jacket to the long and heavier winter coat. Had to cut my walk short due to being fucking cold. (Mon 16 November 2009, 1:16PM)

 

Getting a late start on our chores today. At least the podcast is recorded, though. Now @schnuth is off to the store, and I'm doing laundry! (Sun 15 November 2009, 6:39PM)

 

So far today: dim sum for lunch. Now: waiting for @schnuth to get his hair cut. Later: Starbucks, then podcasting, then laundry & groceries. (Sun 15 November 2009, 2:28PM)

 

Today's Saturday adventure: jumping our "backup" car. At least it died in the garage. Link (Sat 14 November 2009, 2:46PM)

 

Time for another fun-filled Friday night of... nothing. Not really in the mood to be social, anyway, so fuck it. (Fri 13 November 2009, 6:03PM)

 

Damn. I think I ate too much at Grumpy's. That tuna steak sandwich with macaroni salad is just so good. At $16 for lunch, it should be. (Fri 13 November 2009, 1:23PM)

 

Holy shit. I might actually get this SQL report done today. I should have more faith in my coding abilities, I guess. (Fri 13 November 2009, 10:16AM)

 

Just realized that I haven't been uploading max-sized photos to Flickr, and that I could, in fact, submit my photos to to Level & Tap. (Thu 12 November 2009, 8:28PM)

 

Results: I'm satisfactory! Boss may promote me *if* I can take my performance to the next level. Means learning SSRS, among other things. (Thu 12 November 2009, 3:48PM)

 

So nervous. Reviews feel like a trip to the Principal's Office, but they really shouldn't. (Thu 12 November 2009, 2:55PM)

 

Annual performance review scheduled to begin in 50mins. I'm feeling more busy than awesome right now, but I'm sure things will go just fine. (Thu 12 November 2009, 2:12PM)

 

Good thing I only planned to warm candles with my new USB mug-warmer, since that's all it's good for. Link (Thu 12 November 2009, 9:37AM)

 

Hey, everybody! @schnuth turns 35 today! Be sure to wish him a happy birthday. :-) (Thu 12 November 2009, 9:10AM)

 

Enjoyed a tasty and filling dinner for 5 WW Points. Here's to the co-worker who assumed I was blowing my diet by eating out for lunch today! (Wed 11 November 2009, 7:46PM)

 

Just finished up an upper body workout. Feeling muscle-shaky in a good way. Time for a light dinner of fruit and tuna. (Wed 11 November 2009, 6:37PM)

 

Today feels like Friday. That's absolutely cruel. (Wed 11 November 2009, 2:42PM)

 

Main Photo hasn't cashed my check yet. Wonder if I'll be getting some unprocessed film returned to me soon, or if my film got lost, or what. (Tue 10 November 2009, 10:41PM)

 

The more tired and hungry I get, the less motivated I am to take a walk before dinner. (Tue 10 November 2009, 4:34PM)

 

Aw. Up 0.2 lbs at #weightwatchers this week. Could be worse, though. (Tue 10 November 2009, 11:58AM)

 

I need an attitude adjustment. And a restructuring of my priorities. I want to be happy with who I am. (Mon 9 November 2009, 11:13PM)

 

The sooner I go to bed, the sooner it'll be morning, and the sooner I'll have to go to work again. That's why I stay up too late weeknights. (Mon 9 November 2009, 10:31PM)

 

Slept like shit. Called off work to sleep longer and hopefully feel better. Alas, still feel shitty and now my back hurts. Dammit. (Mon 9 November 2009, 1:07PM)

 

Got a short instead of a tall at @Starbucks, to save on calories. It was 10 cents cheaper, too. How cute! Link (Sat 7 November 2009, 8:50PM)

 

I know I must be getting a little tipsy when I start dancing alone to the techno-ish Bubble Bobble background music as I play. OST, anyone? (Fri 6 November 2009, 9:32PM)

 

I know I have things to do, but this REALLY feels like an evening to sit down in front of the giant TV and play video games. (Fri 6 November 2009, 7:09PM)

 

Rcvd multiple death certs I ordered for genealogy research. I have other things to finish tonight before I can dig into them, though. :-( (Fri 6 November 2009, 6:10PM)

 

Seriously? Another day like yesterday? Contemplating whether taking my lunch walk would help or hurt my overall productivity today. (Fri 6 November 2009, 11:42AM)

 

My kitty alarm clock meowed at me ten minutes before my real alarm. Should have just gotten up; I'd have been on time (even early) today. (Fri 6 November 2009, 9:24AM)

 

Still one pesky speck of dust on my camera's sensor, but I'm not equipped to do any more in-depth dust removal than I already have tonight. (Thu 5 November 2009, 9:35PM)

 

I need to get myself some darkroom gloves if I'm going to be scanning negatives; I feel clumsy and naked without them. (Thu 5 November 2009, 6:36PM)

 

Maybe instead of honking at me at the stoplight, sir, you should check out this awesome sunset, too. Link (Thu 5 November 2009, 5:20PM)

 

Thoroughly enjoyed lunch with @relysh! Should totally do that more often. Now, back to the grind... (Thu 5 November 2009, 12:53PM)

 

Wish I could throw in the towel for today. Troubleshooting reports on a deadline is massively stressful for me: think faster? Wish I could. (Thu 5 November 2009, 10:10AM)

 

Back on track: down one pound at #weightwatchers this week. Plus, this week's recipe sounds fantastic: Link (Tue 3 November 2009, 11:52AM)

 

I've been waiting for this! RT @Starbucks: Also, tomorrow... Holiday drinks; Eggnog Latte, Gingerbread latte, and the Peppermint Mocha. Yum! (Mon 2 November 2009, 1:47PM)

 

Since @schnuth can't remain standing for more than a minute or so, I took the grocery shopping duties today. It actually wasn't bad. (Sun 1 November 2009, 5:28PM)

 

Since we've got the flu in the house, and @schnuth's taking a nap, the time seems right for a thorough bleaching of the kitchen counters. (Sun 1 November 2009, 1:00PM)

 

At home today, tending to a sick @schnuth. Looks like some variety of flu. Dude's pretty fucking miserable. Hoping I don't get it. (Sun 1 November 2009, 11:20AM)

 

Up much, much earlier than usual for a Sunday. Thanks, time change! (Sun 1 November 2009, 8:45AM)

 

Pissed that this year's BGSU Record Sale is one day only instead of two, and on a Friday at that. The first day is always insane! (Sat 31 October 2009, 12:24PM)

 

Oh, cool. RT @Starbucks: If you recently purchased a Gold Card, you keep those benefits for a year & are then enrolled in the new program. (Fri 30 October 2009, 8:21PM)

 

I'm a little annoyed that I paid $25 for a @Starbucks Gold Card, and now they're changing the program to a free one. I should be prorated. (Fri 30 October 2009, 8:18PM)

 

If adding Creme de Cacao to chocolate milk is wrong, then I don't wanna be right. (Fri 30 October 2009, 6:56PM)

 

RT @schnuth: Ten years ago this would've been an epic party weekend. Now everyone is married, has kids, or just forgot how to have fun. (Fri 30 October 2009, 5:27PM)

 

O noes! Free Tastykakes in the pantry at work! Link (Fri 30 October 2009, 2:57PM)

 

Not that this really needs saying, but damn. I'm so ready for the weekend. (Fri 30 October 2009, 2:25PM)

 

RT @ebertchicago: Every plastic bag and bottle you've ever used still exists. Next time at the grocery, ask for paper. Link (Thu 29 October 2009, 11:36PM)

 

That was about the healthiest dinner I've made myself in a while: fruit salad drizzled w/ honey, and brown rice w/ raisins and spices. (Thu 29 October 2009, 6:30PM)

 

Damn, but I love me some barley tea. (Thu 29 October 2009, 3:16PM)

 

Happiness Hat: "A wearable conditioning device that detects if you're smiling and provides pain feedback if you're not." Link (Thu 29 October 2009, 12:49PM)

 

Foggy Morning:



(Thu 29 October 2009, 9:10AM)

 

Finally watched @garrettmurray's short film, "Forever's Not So Long." Go watch it; it's 13 minutes well spent. Link (Wed 28 October 2009, 7:14PM)

 

Disappointed that my D50 isn't high-res enough to output photos that I could post for sale at levelandtap.com via Flickr. (Wed 28 October 2009, 6:57PM)

 

Think I'll wait until next Wed to return to the zendo, partially because I still need to "train" to be able to sit zazen for 30 whole mins. (Wed 28 October 2009, 3:06PM)

 

At lunch with five IT guys. The topic has turned to sports and watching them on TV. My eyes are starting to glaze over. (Wed 28 October 2009, 11:46AM)

 

It seems that my bedtime routine has a bigger impact on my wake-up time the next morning than does my actual bedtime. Late to work again. (Wed 28 October 2009, 8:43AM)

 

As expected: up 2 lbs at #weightwatchers this week. TWO! In one week! Donuts, along with a lack of tracking, was this week's weakness. (Tue 27 October 2009, 12:00PM)

 

Coffee from the future! Link (Tue 27 October 2009, 11:55AM)

 

This morning's preview weigh-in doesn't bode well for my official #weightwatchers weigh-in later today. I think I'm up a few. Unsurprising. (Tue 27 October 2009, 11:38AM)

 

RT @ebertchicago: Mel Gibson admits the real Braveheart was a monster. Link (Tue 27 October 2009, 8:35AM)

 

Well, look at me! Up before the sun for once, and well on my way to being on time for work. It's a good start to a new habit. (Tue 27 October 2009, 7:39AM)

 

Preparing to sit zazen. You know what that means: time to dust off the altar, since I haven't meditated in months. Poor, neglected Buddha! (Mon 26 October 2009, 9:55PM)

 

RT @ebertchicago: RIP Jim Carroll, wrote "The Basketball Diaries" Link (Mon 26 October 2009, 4:17PM)

 

Come on, iTunes. I know I've synched my iPhone since mid-Sept. I was really looking fwd to listening to a more recent This American Life. (Mon 26 October 2009, 12:07PM)

 

Hey, self-adhesive! Neat! Link (Sun 25 October 2009, 3:39PM)

 

Just ran into @jayweik and his wife at our local Starbucks. Good to see them again; it's been too long since I've been to the zendo. (Sun 25 October 2009, 2:58PM)

 

One of our Korean side dishes at lunch today was American potato salad. Unexpected, but still delicious. Link (Sat 24 October 2009, 3:01PM)

 

Just loaded up the Holga for some autumn photography this weekend. Not going to miss the peak of Fall this year! Link (Sat 24 October 2009, 12:23PM)

 

Activated my renewal Amazon.com Rewards Visa. I liked my old, sparkly card better than my new dark teal one. Times are tough, I guess. (Sat 24 October 2009, 11:33AM)

 

Just got a letter from Citibank, hiking up my credit card rate to a whopping 25.99%. Problem is, I don't have a Citibank card. (Sat 24 October 2009, 11:31AM)

 

.@drpedometer My record high step count in one day = 26,151. During my Tokyo vacation this yr, when @schnuth and I walked to Roppongi Hills. (Sat 24 October 2009, 12:47AM)

 

I really need to upload my iPhone photos to Flickr more frequently. It's a pain in the ass to title and tag 50 photos at a time. (Fri 23 October 2009, 10:01PM)

 

The lunchroom's pretty dead on a Friday. Not used to eating in here; usually I eat at my desk before my walk. Training's on this floor, tho. (Fri 23 October 2009, 12:16PM)

 

I may just ignore my to-do list and enjoy a slacktastic evening today. Can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. (Thu 22 October 2009, 7:42PM)

 

Bright yellow maple leaves are whipping past the living room window. The cat is going apeshit trying to chase them from inside. (Thu 22 October 2009, 6:30PM)

 

Forgot to grab my earbuds out of my purse before we locked up for lunch. Guess I'll walk with my thoughts instead of with my tunes. (Thu 22 October 2009, 12:10PM)

 

RT @schnuth: Schnuthcast Episode 8: Comic Books, Video Games, & Godless Heathens Link (Thu 22 October 2009, 9:00AM)

 

Flickr's new People in Photos feature is a brilliant way for people to get their friends to sign up: Link (Wed 21 October 2009, 11:40PM)

 

Lucas County Health Dept: "Due to changes in State law, we can no longer provide uncertified copies of birth or death certificates." ARRGH! (Wed 21 October 2009, 7:10PM)

 

Seriously, Ohio? $21.50 for a copy of a birth or death certificate? Can I not get an uncertified research copy anymore? I call BS on this. (Wed 21 October 2009, 7:04PM)

 

If our training had been off-site or in another city, I'd be celebrating an early end to class and enjoying some free time right now. (Wed 21 October 2009, 4:15PM)

 

Maybe I should stop watching Deliver Me. It feels like I'm teasing myself. (Tue 20 October 2009, 10:54PM)

 

Down 0.8 lbs this week at #weightwatchers after missing last week's weigh-in. I'll take it. (Tue 20 October 2009, 12:18PM)

 

Took 20 mins into today's Big Bang Theory - the first I've ever watched - before I got a belly laugh. I'm not likely to watch again. Sorry. (Mon 19 October 2009, 9:54PM)

 

As much as I love Good Eats, I can only take so much of the faux English accents in the Sweeney Todd knock-off episode. (Mon 19 October 2009, 8:33PM)

 

*headdesk* *headdesk* *headdesk* (Mon 19 October 2009, 1:34PM)

 

In onsite, remotely-led training this week. Not used to being on a strict lunch and break schedule. Eating lunch in the lunchroom for once. (Mon 19 October 2009, 12:15PM)

 

Gonna go test drive a Prius with @schnuth. Probably not going to buy, at least not today. Just curious. (Sat 17 October 2009, 2:48PM)

 

As much as I like my swoopy chrome-plated desk lamp, I think it's time to find an equally cool lamp that uses normal light bulbs. (Fri 16 October 2009, 6:58PM)

 

Just set a reminder in the What's On TV? iPhone app to remind me about @wilw's appearance on Big Bang Theory this coming Monday. w00t! (Thu 15 October 2009, 11:14PM)

 

Just finished importing old entries into my blog -- back to March 2001, when I was still living in the dorm. Feels like someone else's life. (Thu 15 October 2009, 10:31PM)

 

Still queasy. Trying to decide whether I should eat my peach, or whether food is the last thing I need right now. (Thu 15 October 2009, 2:16PM)

 

Even though I'm not planning to visit Imagination Station (formerly COSI Toledo), it feels better for the space to no longer be empty. (Thu 15 October 2009, 12:20PM)

 

Was planning to work thru my lunch, but decided to take a short walk thru Portside to try to settle my tummy. It's not working so well. (Thu 15 October 2009, 12:18PM)

 

Just realized that the time on my pedometer has been 12 hrs off since I changed the battery. Explains the weird step counts during the day. (Thu 15 October 2009, 10:47AM)

 

Just enjoyed watching Good Eats Turns Ten. Appropriately campy, but fun. Hey, is Alton Brown on Twitter yet? (Wed 14 October 2009, 9:02PM)

 

Really wish I had an extra week of vacation to spare. I'd love to spend a whole week just kicking it at home. (Tue 13 October 2009, 10:22PM)

 

Who knew that doing 15 minutes of Wii Fit yoga, then a few minutes each of Wii Fit kung fu and rhythm boxing, could make a person so sore? (Tue 13 October 2009, 4:43PM)

 

Slept for goddamn 12 hours. Must've needed it, I guess, but this is most certainly not the way to seize the day. Especially the day off. (Tue 13 October 2009, 12:32PM)

 

It might not be the best decision, but I'm taking a personal day -- my last of the year -- from work today. Why? It's personal. (Tue 13 October 2009, 7:58AM)

 

Have been feeling depressed and defeatist lately. Need to break myself out of this funk and take joy in my existence, no matter how brief. (Mon 12 October 2009, 10:45PM)

 

Lunch was at Shai Mediterranean today. Meant to order the shawarma platter with rice; accidentally got the combo, with fries. Still tasty. (Mon 12 October 2009, 2:23PM)

 

Currently enjoying a Nonfat Pumpkin Spice Latte at @starbucks8879 in Levis Commons. Later: recording the Schnuthcast with @schnuth! (Sun 11 October 2009, 3:13PM)

 

In Borders with @schnuth while he peruses the graphic novels. Enjoyed some Sori Sushi earlier; better prices than Domo (our old favorite). (Sat 10 October 2009, 8:32PM)

 

I love hulu for tracking down clips I've missed out on during the week, like the Conan O'Brien concussion discussion. (Fri 9 October 2009, 10:33PM)

 

Time for a fun-filled Friday night of... um... video games, I guess, and curling up on the couch with a book and some Midol. (Fri 9 October 2009, 6:23PM)

 

What a dreary day. Took a brief walk indoors thru Portside, stopped to read the news and watch the rain, and will shortly be heading back. (Fri 9 October 2009, 12:36PM)

 

RT @JayWeik: The Great Leap: John Daido Loori Roshi passed away this morning at 9:30am. May the good he did continue to flourish... (Fri 9 October 2009, 10:55AM)

 

The Lunch Hour on Erie St. downtown has good diner food for a good price, with daily Blue Plate Specials. Link (Fri 9 October 2009, 10:54AM)

 

Ah, dust removal in Photoshop. Back in college, I didn't have the healing brush to fall back on; it felt more like painting than magic then. (Thu 8 October 2009, 9:02PM)

 

Uh-oh. The battery on my pedometer is dying. Looks like there's a trip to Walgreen's in my future this evening, after synching my step data. (Thu 8 October 2009, 9:49AM)

 

I'm starting Photo Thursday a day early; scanning the negs from our honeymoon in '03. I just wish we hadn't been so fat back then. (Wed 7 October 2009, 8:17PM)

 

Re: the new two-way traffic patterns in downtown #Toledo. Might work for events at the new arena. A little kludgy for the morning commute. (Wed 7 October 2009, 9:52AM)

 

Moving in the right direction! Down 0.2 lbs at #weightwatchers, even after eating Ethiopian food and other deliciousness this weekend. (Tue 6 October 2009, 11:59AM)

 

B&H Photo Video apparently observes Jewish holidays, and is currently closed in observance of Succos. I can appreciate that. (Tue 6 October 2009, 10:21AM)

 

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Neil Gaiman (aka @neilhimself) speak in Toledo this evening. Link (Mon 5 October 2009, 8:41PM)

 

My mission, should I choose to accept it, is to floss my back teeth regularly. Other than that, things are looking better in my mouth. (Mon 5 October 2009, 2:55PM)

 

Waiting on the final OK from the dentist. Cleaning wasn't so bad this time around! Link (Mon 5 October 2009, 2:42PM)

 

Dentist appointment in T-minus 60 minutes and counting. (Mon 5 October 2009, 1:00PM)

 

My scheduled half sick day for a dentist appt magically morphed into a full sick day just now. (Mon 5 October 2009, 7:54AM)

 

Yay! Blog unb0rked. Combination of cgi script permissions and damned Kaspersky autoupdating and blocking javascripts on dianaschnuth.com. (Sun 4 October 2009, 3:57PM)

 

Oh, look. My blog is b0rked again. I can't post new entries. Looks like the whole front page will be filled with tweets soon... So be it. (Sat 3 October 2009, 10:59AM)

 

Whoa. This comes with OCR software? Nice. Not sure when/if I'll ever use it, but it'll be sweet to have. (Fri 2 October 2009, 7:13PM)

 

OK. Time to prioritize the rest of my evening. A good chunk of tonite is going to involve finding homes for the junk that lived on my desk. (Fri 2 October 2009, 7:02PM)

 

Oh, yeah, my new scanner will fit just fine... as long as I don't open it. Guess it goes on my file cabinet. Link (Fri 2 October 2009, 6:49PM)

 

Didn't expect my scanner to arrive so soon! My Friday night just got a lot more interesting. Too bad I already had things to get done... (Fri 2 October 2009, 6:06PM)

 

/me loves helping the intern troubleshoot presentation layer issues in MicroStrategy. Seriously! Makes me feel accomplished and learned. (Fri 2 October 2009, 10:53AM)

 

Doesn't it figure? The one night I get to bed before 10:30pm is the night @schnuth comes home from work early. Bah! (Fri 2 October 2009, 9:08AM)

 

Wish I didn't feel so headachy and run down today. Hoping that a little extra sleep (i.e. the right amount for once) will fix me right up. (Thu 1 October 2009, 9:53PM)

 

If I know what's good for me, it'll be an early night tonight. (Thu 1 October 2009, 8:22PM)

 

Did some deep knee bends last night while nuking some food in the microwave. Now my hamstrings are stiff and my knees hurt. Doin' it wrong? (Thu 1 October 2009, 3:20PM)

 

Sleepy and sluggish today. Guess a walk out in the bracing Autumn weather should help. Fighting the urge to self-medicate with sugar. (Thu 1 October 2009, 11:33AM)

 

Just pulled the trigger on buying a $500+ Epson Perfection V700 scanner. Scans transparencies up to 8x10, has good reviews online. (Wed 30 September 2009, 8:40PM)

 

Still hungry after a one-cup serving of pasta and some fruit salad. Waiting 20 mins before I delve back into the fridge. (Wed 30 September 2009, 6:14PM)

 

In honor of Int'l Blasphemy Day, an awesomely blasphemous and funny image: Link (Wed 30 September 2009, 1:32PM)

 

Fun fact: the mayo on my grilled chicken sandwich had as many WW Points as the entire test of the meal combined (chicken, bun, veggies). (Wed 30 September 2009, 12:09PM)

 

I wish all meetings were run by guys from Legal. Concise, pointed, goal-driven, with ground rules and a spot to post OT questions for later. (Wed 30 September 2009, 9:47AM)

 

Dinner was fried brown rice w/ canned chicken and mixed veggies. The sesame seed oil was caloriffic, but dinner was worth all 13 WW Points. (Tue 29 September 2009, 6:40PM)

 

My logic was sound, execution nearly spot-on. Just needed two minor tweaks, and suddenly a befuddling report is complete. Now to the user. (Tue 29 September 2009, 4:07PM)

 

Holy crap! Down 3.4 lbs at #weightwatchers today! Sounds like a broken record, but tracking really works. Link (Tue 29 September 2009, 12:01PM)

 

Didn't mean to overeat this evening, but here I am, stuffed but still craving something flavorful. Time to down some cucumber water or tea. (Mon 28 September 2009, 8:39PM)

 

Peeled and cubed the unused butternut squash. Currently freezing the cubes on a cookie sheet in the chest freezer. How Alton Brown of me. (Mon 28 September 2009, 7:41PM)

 

Baking some butternut squash ricotta pasta deliciousness. There are some really tasty #weightwatchers recipes out there! (Mon 28 September 2009, 7:03PM)

 

Should have checked the weather before coming to work. High of 60 today? Damn. Gonna be a chilly lunch walk without a jacket. (Mon 28 September 2009, 9:55AM)

 

Chillin' at Great Clips while @schnuth gets his hair cut. Link (Sun 27 September 2009, 1:59PM)

 

Sunday morning on the couch with Mei: a great way to start the day! Link (Sun 27 September 2009, 11:44AM)

 

Now that #weightwatchers has a free iPhone app, I think I'll be using eTools to track my food and activity instead of my 3-month tracker. (Sat 26 September 2009, 9:25PM)

 

In other news, water infused with lemon and cucumber is refreshing and delicious. (Fri 25 September 2009, 8:57PM)

 

Importing old blog entries (Fall 2003). I am DAMNED lucky no one from my work read my blog back then. I spilled our whole dept soap opera. (Fri 25 September 2009, 8:55PM)

 

Sticky shutter. I really hope the first click is the actual exposure. If I hold the camera upside down it works OK. Link (Fri 25 September 2009, 12:15PM)

 

Been waiting all week for a sunny day to take this camera out for a test spin. Looks like it's cloudy or nothing. Link (Fri 25 September 2009, 10:50AM)

 

Done with my workout. Burning a Kahlua soy candle (made by Yours Truly) while I edit the Drinking Gourd Podcast. Later, Photo Thursday! (Thu 24 September 2009, 7:18PM)

 

Forgot how old I was when an online survey asked me. Had to do the math between 1976 and 2009 to figure out if I was 32 or 33. *facepalm* (Wed 23 September 2009, 6:38PM)

 

Diet fail. Everyone else wanted to go to PizzaPapalis for lunch, and I got sucked into getting the 6" deep dish with side salad. (Wed 23 September 2009, 11:39AM)

 

Now that's quick service, @Starbucks! I tweeted, what, two days ago about wanting an app with nutritional info? Thanks! Link (Wed 23 September 2009, 10:44AM)

 

My cat has been sitting on my lap for the last 45 mins and shows no sign of moving. This is not normal behavior. Link (Tue 22 September 2009, 11:06PM)

 

All right, WTF. Up another 2 lbs at #weightwatchers? In one week? This is getting irritating. Time to stop coasting, for real. ...Right. (Tue 22 September 2009, 11:58AM)

 

reading thru old weight blog entries. four years ago, i was 15 lbs heavier than i am today. six years ago, i was 60 lbs heavier. damn. (Mon 21 September 2009, 10:32PM)

 

I shouldn't be contemplating next summer's vacation when it's barely even autumn yet. ...Right? (Mon 21 September 2009, 4:18PM)

 

My cat is sending me mixed signals about whether it's time to get out of bed or time to snuggle. Link (Sun 20 September 2009, 12:36PM)

 

The weekend baristas at our local Starbucks try so hard to remember our regular drinks. Too bad we switch up our orders on a regular basis. (Sat 19 September 2009, 9:07PM)

 

Feeling like quite the couch potato this evening. Peggle, Man v. Food, Food Network, and now abt to fire up Civ Rev on the 360. Yay, Friday! (Fri 18 September 2009, 9:07PM)

 

I have a love/hate relationship with Peggle right now. So close... Link (Fri 18 September 2009, 7:43PM)

 

I would love to have an app to look up the calorie counts of just @Starbucks drinks and food, since the site doesn't work so well on iPhone. (Fri 18 September 2009, 2:01PM)

 

The Drinking Gourd Podcast from the Toledo Zen Center discusses Pai Chang. Listen to parts one and two: Link (Fri 18 September 2009, 9:06AM)

 

I must admit, @wilw's writing is even better when he reads it aloud. I mean, I enjoy reading his stuff, but when HE reads it, I always LOL. (Thu 17 September 2009, 9:32PM)

 

Just walked past an black kid on a cell phone, carrying a marching baritone, of all things. Not the thing I'd expect to see downtown. (Thu 17 September 2009, 1:23PM)

 

Frustrated at how long it takes me to write SQL. It's not that it's so hard; it's just not second nature to me yet. I feel kludgy and slow. (Thu 17 September 2009, 11:12AM)

 

Folk singer Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 72. #cnn Link (Thu 17 September 2009, 9:20AM)

 

I really hope that all of The Airborne Toxic Event's songs are as awesome as "Sometime Around Midnight." New fave song of the moment. (Wed 16 September 2009, 11:00PM)

 

Going to lunch with guys who ogle hot blonde waitresses isn't good for my confidence or my body image. (Wed 16 September 2009, 12:28PM)

 

Now that I've successfully dragged myself out of bed and to work, I'm actually feeling pretty good. Awake, confident. Let's keep this going! (Wed 16 September 2009, 9:00AM)

 

Oh, yeah. Today's the vote for the #Toledo mayoral primary. I forgot. Well, I guess I'll see later who ends up as the two frontrunners. (Tue 15 September 2009, 6:05PM)

 

Up 1.8 lbs from last week at #weightwatchers? Seriously? I didn't think I ate THAT many snackies last night... Well, maybe I did. (Tue 15 September 2009, 11:57AM)

 

Bathroom Report: Very few women work on the floor with the datacenter, which means the 13th floor ladies room is good for deuce-dropping. (Tue 15 September 2009, 11:00AM)

 

Shit. Goddamn. Get off your ass and jam! (Mon 14 September 2009, 8:23PM)

 

Sauteed onions make just about anything taste better. (Mon 14 September 2009, 6:15PM)

 

Not enjoying my Monday so far. Would rather be home asleep. (Mon 14 September 2009, 9:50AM)

 

Science, religion debated as evangelical takes top NIH post Link (Sun 13 September 2009, 11:57AM)

 

Contemplating Schnuth Vacation 2010: split vacation time between NYC and San Francisco, perhaps? HOPE conference may be in our future... (Sat 12 September 2009, 11:49PM)

 

Hanging out with @schnuth at Game Stop, waiting for him to figure out how to spend his trade-in. (Sat 12 September 2009, 4:53PM)

 

Looks like UT has some kind of SICSIC knockoff group now. The "Blue Crew?" (BTW, this tweet will only make sense to BGSU alumni.) (Fri 11 September 2009, 6:25PM)

 

The DBAs in the next aisle over are joking about how "WTF" could abbreviate "What's this fixing?" Ah, DBA humor. Keeps Friday fun. (Fri 11 September 2009, 1:43PM)

 

Lots of gulls out on the Maumee today: Link (Fri 11 September 2009, 1:03PM)

 

Watching a progress bar crawl across the screen. Wondering how long this dataload will take. (Fri 11 September 2009, 12:00PM)

 

Every year, I feel guilty that I wasn't more directly affected by 9/11. I saw it on TV, and was shocked, but life returned to normal for me. (Fri 11 September 2009, 10:01AM)

 

Tried updating my iPhone software before my iTunes. iPhone threw an error, then I had to upgrade iTunes, now I'm restoring. Not very happy. (Thu 10 September 2009, 9:17PM)

 

Went with coworkers to Ranya's for an early lunch. Back at work now; wish I were still outside. Much rather be out enjoying the weather. (Thu 10 September 2009, 12:53PM)

 

I had two tissues in my tissue box when I left work on Tuesday. Took Wednesday off. This morning, my tissue box is empty. Not cool. (Thu 10 September 2009, 8:50AM)

 

Feeling accomplished after repairing the hem on a pair of work pants. Successfully executing a blind hem by hand shouldn't be so fulfilling. (Wed 9 September 2009, 9:54PM)

 

Managed to make it to work yesterday. Today, not so much. Going to try to kick out the rest of this cold and try not to spread it around. (Wed 9 September 2009, 7:50AM)

 

RT @wilw: Woke up in an alternate universe where the president inspiring kids to stay in school and get an education is somehow a bad thing. (Tue 8 September 2009, 3:45PM)

 

Good thing I only have a tattered ten in my wallet. If I hadn't spent all my singles on tolls yesterday, I'd be at the vending machine now. (Tue 8 September 2009, 1:53PM)

 

Even after a weekend in Chicago, I'm down 0.4 lbs at my #weightwatchers weigh-in! Ate lots (and didn't track), but also walked lots. (Tue 8 September 2009, 12:02PM)

 

Slept like shit after the cat parked herself by my hip all night long. Highly tempted to call in today and go back to bed. I shouldn't, tho. (Tue 8 September 2009, 7:55AM)

 

Just pulled out of a turnpike oasis, where we enjoyed Starbucks and a couple of Japanese buns we'd bought at Mitsuwa. Two hours till home. (Mon 7 September 2009, 4:16PM)

 

Sushi Station just outside Chicago has some of the freshest nigiri sushi I've had in the U.S., and is the best kaitenzushi here hands down. (Mon 7 September 2009, 1:21PM)

 

Today's quotable from @schnuth: "Labor Day traffic: traffic I can believe in." (Mon 7 September 2009, 11:19AM)

 

Getting ready to pack up and check out of the Chicago Hilton. Fun weekend, with only a few minor wrinkles. To Mitsuwa, then toward home... (Mon 7 September 2009, 10:22AM)

 

Enjoying a lazy Sunday in Chicago with @schnuth. Dim Sum brunch was delicious! Currently chilling at Starbucks and planning our next move. (Sun 6 September 2009, 2:16PM)

 

Had some cider at Kitty O'Shea's. Surprised the live Irish duo by knowing where to clap during the chorus of "Wild Rover." (Sat 5 September 2009, 11:47PM)

 

We just decimated our first ever platter of Ethiopian food. It was delicious! Link (Sat 5 September 2009, 9:41PM)

 

Had a fun afternoon of bus and trolley tours of Chicago. Saw Chinatown, had bubble tea. Not sure what's next on our agenda. Dinner, maybe? (Sat 5 September 2009, 7:08PM)

 

Inaugurated our 3-day passes with a trip up the Brown line to Ann Sather's. Busy place! (Sat 5 September 2009, 11:08AM)

 

And here we are, at the Chicago Hilton (Grant Park). Google Maps only steered us wrong once, and the iPhone Google Maps set us right again. (Fri 4 September 2009, 7:27PM)

 

Lunch has been eaten. Petrol has been pumped. Now it is time to hit the road to Chi-Town. Going the opposite way on the turnpike than usual! (Fri 4 September 2009, 3:00PM)

 

Tying up a few loose ends before leaving work and heading home to pack for our long weekend in Chicago. Woo-hoo! (Fri 4 September 2009, 12:18PM)

 

I took a Mucinex D about five hours ago, to dry up my backwards sinus drainage. Now I smell like Mucinex through and through. Dammit. (Wed 2 September 2009, 11:03PM)

 

Got some screen-shammy fuzz on the sticky side of my screen protector. Wonder how long before I'm so bugged by it that I put a new one on. (Wed 2 September 2009, 8:06PM)

 

Trying to decide whether M. Ward's cover of Bowie's "Let's Dance" is awesome or blasphemous. #pandora (Wed 2 September 2009, 10:38AM)

 

Add to my symptomology: dizziness and headache. Must focus! Must press on! Must have project in production by Friday! ...Must take Advil. (Wed 2 September 2009, 10:15AM)

 

If this project weren't so critical, I might have called in sick today. Sore throat and dry eyes are now joined by nausea and fatigue. (Wed 2 September 2009, 8:58AM)

 

Back down 1.8 lbs at #weightwatchers weigh-in! And my leader gave me a Bravo sticker, even though I'm not sure "what worked this week." (Tue 1 September 2009, 11:56AM)

 

Rocking the sore throat and dry eyes today; sucking down hot tea like it's going out of style. (Tue 1 September 2009, 11:13AM)

 

I prefer the credit card companies that have quick and easy card activation and renewal. Not Capital One, who just took 10 mins of my time. (Mon 31 August 2009, 8:12PM)

 

Wonder why @13abc has a van and a camera in the field across from our house. Hopefully, I'll find out in the next half hour or so. (Mon 31 August 2009, 5:56PM)

 

Test photos from the Yashica FX-D Quartz posted by @snapfishbyhp! These will dominate Photo Thursday on my blog this week. Stay tuned! (Mon 31 August 2009, 1:25PM)

 

In the midst of the few anticipatory hours between "We've received your film" and getting to see my scans on @snapfishbyhp. (Mon 31 August 2009, 10:08AM)

 

Done with a long and awesome day with @schnuth and Amy. Walked 7 miles around King's Island, only rode 3 rides, almost puked after #2. (Sat 29 August 2009, 11:34PM)

 

Diana, Aaron and Amy on the Firehawk: Link (Sat 29 August 2009, 6:51PM)

 

En route to the amusement park, talking about 80s and 90s cartoons like X-Men, Tick, G.I. Joe, and comics. Link (Sat 29 August 2009, 12:40PM)

 

Aaron failed to locate a Gideon bible in our hotel room. Awesome! Our room is both non-smoking AND secular here at the Holiday Inn. (Fri 28 August 2009, 10:35PM)

 

Getting a late start, but @schnuth and I are finally on the road to go visit my BFF, Amy, in Dayton. King's Island tomorrow! (Fri 28 August 2009, 7:16PM)

 

Of all the days not to have cash on me! Borrowed from my boss to bring my 75 cents up to the required dollar for Mega Millions tix. (Fri 28 August 2009, 4:06PM)

 

just voted "Atheist! :D" on "Show Us Twitter's Religious Diversity." vote too: Link (Thu 27 August 2009, 10:07PM)

 

Home! Homehomehome. Time to chill the fuck out, have some dinner, and maybe take a walk and/or jog later. Not used to being this stressed. (Thu 27 August 2009, 5:59PM)

 

Seriously? I don't have Viva La Vida on my iPod, either? Damn. (Thu 27 August 2009, 1:47PM)

 

I've been exhausted and unable to concentrate all morning. Now I'm dizzy, too? What's the deal? Productivity fail. Can't be like this today. (Thu 27 August 2009, 9:46AM)

 

Now posted! Schnuthcast Episode 6: Ponyo And Other Stories Link (Wed 26 August 2009, 7:38PM)

 

What a day! I think my brain is going to explode shortly. Stand back. (Wed 26 August 2009, 3:29PM)

 

Taking photos to test my Yashica FX-D Quartz = flowers in foreground, bridge in background. Plants in fore, bldgs in bg. Rinse and repeat. (Wed 26 August 2009, 12:55PM)

 

No pockets today! Must choose between iPhone and Yashica for today's walk. Guess I'll go with the camera; need to bust out this test roll. (Wed 26 August 2009, 11:50AM)

 

Aw, man. One of my Snackers got snacked on at the factory or something. Frozen food fail. Link (Tue 25 August 2009, 8:42PM)

 

Done with tonight's jog. Ate a little dinner, and am trying to decide if I can or should eat something more. Maybe I'll hold off for now. (Tue 25 August 2009, 7:02PM)

 

Wow. Major WTF epic diet fail: up 2.8 lbs at my #weightwatchers mtg! My preview weight at home wasn't unusual, so my body is acting weird. (Tue 25 August 2009, 12:06PM)

 

Mei the Podcat Link (Sun 23 August 2009, 5:12PM)

 

HOLY SHIT. Why have I not been using the IE Developer Toolbar at my work until now? ZOMG this will make MSTR customizations so much easier. (Fri 21 August 2009, 3:48PM)

 

Friendly, fast service; great food for a great price! A tasty choice for lunch in #Toledo. (But no yogurt?) Link (Fri 21 August 2009, 12:42PM)

 

Making @Microstrategy Support work for their salaries this week - finding new issues/questions with v9.0. Opened 5 support cases this week! (Fri 21 August 2009, 10:34AM)

 

Decided that the Violent Femmes would be an awesome addition to my morning. Went to queue them up -- no Femmes on my iPod?! Must fix this. (Fri 21 August 2009, 9:52AM)

 

Haven't seen @jayweik in person since his righteous beard went. When I see video of him, the voice and the face no longer jive in my brain. (Thu 20 August 2009, 10:22PM)

 

...and now it's not going to rain, after all. Too late; I'm already in chillax mode for the evening. No jog for me. (Thu 20 August 2009, 6:05PM)

 

Looks like my jog this evening might get rained out. Bah. Link (Thu 20 August 2009, 4:16PM)

 

I'm all for revitalizing downtown #Toledo, esp. since I work there, but a year of construction on the Summit St garage? ...May be worth it. (Wed 19 August 2009, 6:16PM)

 

My Google Reader just fed me all of @mightymur's blog updates for the past three months. Wonder why The Murverse went MIA for me? (Wed 19 August 2009, 11:17AM)

 

Down one more pound according to #weightwatchers! Breaking thru my plateau by dropping from 24 to 22 points per day. Thanks, leader Linda! (Tue 18 August 2009, 12:14PM)

 

Last night's YouTube binge was not worth this morning's sleepy ass-dragging. Open up, you puffy, smeepy eyes! I have work to do! (Tue 18 August 2009, 10:24AM)

 

Local news story about classes at local community college. On whiteboard: "nucleus protron electron" Yes, protron. The teacher wrote that. (Mon 17 August 2009, 6:26PM)

 

Tut, tut. It looks like rain. Link (Mon 17 August 2009, 1:54PM)

 

Tweeted from the couch this morning before work using TwitterFox. It duplicated my tweet. I deleted the duplicate. It deleted both. *sigh* (Mon 17 August 2009, 9:31AM)

 

Electric takoyaki maker + Internet recipe + trip to Asian marts + two determined Schnuthies = delicious takoyaki for dinner. Hell yeah! (Sun 16 August 2009, 7:18PM)

 

Totally sapped of energy today. Must be both the heat and my Monthly Visitor. I could use a week's "staycation" if I had time off work. (Sun 16 August 2009, 5:20PM)

 

Victoria's Secret cancelled my order "due to questions pertaining to your account." Well, isn't that vague! Fine. Keep your fancypants. (Sat 15 August 2009, 12:29PM)

 

Police ask Bob Dylan to see some ID Link (Sat 15 August 2009, 11:52AM)

 

paperbackswap.com TOS: "Only one account per household will be eligible for startup Book Credits." @schnuth, can I bum your referral credit? (Fri 14 August 2009, 7:26PM)

 

Allowing myself a moment of depression. Tempted to disconnect myself from Twitter and Facebook and see who, if anyone, still keeps in touch. (Thu 13 August 2009, 10:43PM)

 

Time for a jog. Feel like I'd rather nap instead, but I know I'll feel better and get more out of my evening if I just go already. (Thu 13 August 2009, 6:05PM)

 

You can tell how close your friends really are by how long it takes them to let you know their firstborn has arrived. Hours later? Days? (Thu 13 August 2009, 2:54PM)

 

Crashing hard after a salad and pepperoni cheese bread. Can't seem to stick to only eating salad when our team lunch is at the pizza joint. (Thu 13 August 2009, 2:02PM)

 

On the tea tag of my Yogi Tea: "If you conquer your subconscious mind, then you win the world." That's better than winning the internets! (Thu 13 August 2009, 10:24AM)

 

Drove the other car to work today and listened to WXUT. Could have been @schnuth's old college radio show. Cypress Hill, Rammstein... Nice. (Thu 13 August 2009, 8:33AM)

 

God DAMN it, Food Network, quit changing your programming schedule! The one other show I watch, Good Eats, is supposed to be on at 11pm. FU. (Wed 12 August 2009, 11:13PM)

 

Thought about going back to the zendo this week. Then realized that Zen was tonight, and I missed it. Maybe next week, then... (Wed 12 August 2009, 11:07PM)

 

Was all stressed out about getting this project ready for user testing by end-of-day today; turns out my customer is out of office this PM. (Wed 12 August 2009, 3:06PM)

 

RT @schnuth: A new episode of the Schnuthcast is available for your listening pleasure! Link (Wed 12 August 2009, 10:12AM)

 

I only have one show I watch now, Deliver Me on Discovery Health, and it's only on once a week. Disappointed to see it's another rerun. (Tue 11 August 2009, 10:08PM)

 

My PC fan sounds like a jet engine. Might be time to clean out the cat hair and cobwebs... (Tue 11 August 2009, 9:27PM)

 

Holy crow! The Voice Memo feature on my iPhone is savvy enough to record a completely passable podcast intro. (Tue 11 August 2009, 8:49PM)

 

This jogging thing might be an exercise program I can stick with. I feel great after a 20min jaunt, despite being both hungry and queasy. (Tue 11 August 2009, 6:49PM)

 

Bought a couple boxes of the #weightwatchers Baked Apple 'n Cinnamon bars. Don't usually get sucked in, but those are yummy. Damn samples. (Tue 11 August 2009, 12:13PM)

 

Down one pound this week, despite some deviance from #weightwatchers on Saturday. I'm content with that. Not ecstatic, but content. (Tue 11 August 2009, 12:07PM)

 

I could really go for a Mtn Dew, but I have no change and only 20s in my wallet. I was perfectly OK before that mtg. Need to wake back up! (Tue 11 August 2009, 10:15AM)

 

The free trolley service in Chicago has been permanently discontinued? But... I reserved a hotel room in Grant Park! *sigh* Other options? (Mon 10 August 2009, 11:21PM)

 

Morning went fast, thx to a mid-morning presentation I had to give. Just ate lunch at my desk, and would now rather take a nap than a walk. (Mon 10 August 2009, 11:59AM)

 

OK! Just got back from my first (this year, anyway) 20min walk/jog. Feeling sweaty and awesome. Time to shower and get on with my day. (Sun 9 August 2009, 10:05AM)

 

The proprietor of Korea Na (our local Korean restaurant) says that I'm now at an Intermediate level of Korean food; ordered ojinga bokeum. (Sat 8 August 2009, 8:15PM)

 

My supervisor dancing at the Hindu Festival Link (Sat 8 August 2009, 6:47PM)

 

Looking forward to seeing my boss shake her groove thing... after all these damnable awards are over. Get on with the show! (Sat 8 August 2009, 5:24PM)

 

Hoping the weather continues to get sunnier, so I can take some test photos with the Spartus Full-Vue at the Hindu Festival this evening. (Sat 8 August 2009, 3:48PM)

 

Had planned to get up early and start a walk/jog program today. But I slept in, and it looks like rain. This might foil garage saleing, too. (Sat 8 August 2009, 10:47AM)

 

Dangit, we're out of bananas. I can't assemble a proper desserty fruit salad without bananas! Oh, wait, we're out of strawberries too. Hmm. (Fri 7 August 2009, 6:31PM)

 

Just attempted a pull-up on the fitness course. That was fun, if made of fail. Managed a bent-arm hang after lifting myself half an inch. (Fri 7 August 2009, 12:26PM)

 

Work has temporarily come to a standstill, as I'm waiting for answers and help and data and whatnot. Eff this; I'm gonna eat lunch now. (Fri 7 August 2009, 11:33AM)

 

Never thought I'd say this, but: today is going by too fast. I have too much to get done by end of day for time to speed by like this. (Fri 7 August 2009, 11:04AM)

 

Guess there's actually nothing wrong with MT-Twitter? Maybe it's still having issues with Twitter's DOS attack earlier. Weird. (Thu 6 August 2009, 10:23PM)

 

I'm not even tweeting anything weird now, and MT-Twitter is puking. Now I can't tweet parentheses? WTF is going on with this MT plugin? (Thu 6 August 2009, 9:47PM)

 

Hmm. Including dollar signs in my tweets breaks MT-Twitter. (So does a colon inside double-quotes, BTW.) Guess I can't tweet about prices. (Thu 6 August 2009, 8:56PM)

 

As I've been Twittering more, I've been blogging less. This is a trend I'm going to change, starting now. Link (Thu 6 August 2009, 7:24PM)

 

My #weightwatchers leader just told me to drop 2 pts this week to break my year-long plateau. How about I stick to program on weekends, too? (Tue 4 August 2009, 12:11PM)

 

Took the damned Tour Of Downtown Toledo to get to my effing parking garage this morning. Thanks, construction! Can I have a do-over today? (Mon 3 August 2009, 9:10AM)

 

Tamarind Soda, made in Mexico Link (Sun 2 August 2009, 7:40PM)

 

OH at my local @Starbucks: "One of these days, muffin arranging is going to be an Olympic sport." --my fave barista, Johnny. (Sat 1 August 2009, 9:32PM)

 

Coconut M&Ms? Surprisingly tasty. At 210 calories for the whole bag, not a bad dessert to split with my honey-muffin. (Sat 1 August 2009, 8:56PM)

 

I hate waking up from bad dreams; being all tense, upset, sad, freaked out, regretful over things that never really happened. (Sat 1 August 2009, 9:54AM)

 

Drove from work to Kotobuki and embarrassed myself by needing detailed navigation assistance. I don't know my way around my own city. Duh. (Fri 31 July 2009, 1:53PM)

 

Cash-for-clunker deals frozen: Popular plan already may have spent $950-million budget. (Detroit Free Press) Link (Fri 31 July 2009, 10:23AM)

 

My first-ever #followfriday: @zen_habits and @MyOLCEA for organization, @TweetMyPoints and @reasonable_diet for healthy eating. (Fri 31 July 2009, 9:18AM)

 

And yet another co-worker has located my blog. I can always feel myself start to blush when I wonder what I've inadvertently exposed online. (Thu 30 July 2009, 1:18PM)

 

I love our Thursday department lunch expeditions. It feels good to get out of the cubicle and be social with my co-workers over tasty food. (Thu 30 July 2009, 11:09AM)

 

Just got the FCNB collections chick off-script when I told her I wanted proof that her company owns the debt. Score! (Wed 29 July 2009, 7:50PM)

 

Just booked a room at the Hilton for our Labor Day weekend in Chicago! Not much of an itinerary yet, but I'm sure we'll enjoy ourselves. (Tue 28 July 2009, 10:50PM)

 

Enjoying an evening of sushi and Starbucks with the hubby. Pink lady roll FTW! Link (Tue 28 July 2009, 7:02PM)

 

Note to self: ASK THE NEXT QUESTION. If you're not completely sure of what someone has asked you to do, have them clarify ASAP. It's OK. (Tue 28 July 2009, 3:57PM)

 

I need to either do #weightwatchers right or not do it at all. No more of this doing it half-assed. Time for a focus week. Do it, dammit! (Tue 28 July 2009, 12:18PM)

 

Up 0.6 lbs at #weightwatchers today. Disappointing but not surprising. Enjoying today's WW open house potluck, though! Lots of pasta salads. (Tue 28 July 2009, 12:06PM)

 

As productive as yesterday was, today is an equal amount of annoyance. Give and take, I guess. Time to walk away and try something else. (Tue 28 July 2009, 10:45AM)

 

Good news: My Lomo picss from Ann Arbor are processed and scanned to Snapfish! Bad news: My "found roll" was blank. Maybe I'll get a refund. (Mon 27 July 2009, 2:06PM)

 

Just bought a @Starbucks Gold Card. Figure I'll save at least $20 in a year with the discount. Eight bucks a week is a lot of coffee. (Sun 26 July 2009, 8:47PM)

 

Damn. Gas mileage on the Contour isn't shitty enough to qualify for Cars For Clunkers trade-in. That's disappointing; I wanted a new car. (Sat 25 July 2009, 4:13PM)

 

Having a meh Friday night. Nothing sounds like something I want to do. Games, TV, chores, to-do list, all meh. Tomorrow will be better. (Fri 24 July 2009, 9:17PM)

 

Damn. I just installed Spore, tried to launch, and was informed by a little dialog box that my video card is below the minimum specs. *sigh* (Fri 24 July 2009, 7:58PM)

 

Researching our trip to Chicago over Labor Day weekend. Leaning toward less-fancy hotel with free parking vs. nice but $40 per day valet. (Fri 24 July 2009, 11:34AM)

 

ParkSmart guy downtown says this is the last day that the Jehovahs will be doing their thing at Seagate! *happydance* No more traffic jams! (Fri 24 July 2009, 9:17AM)

 

Just counted my camera collection: 16 cameras, four of which haven't had a test roll run and posted to my blog. Gotta fix that! (Thu 23 July 2009, 10:59PM)

 

Took another nap this evening after dinner. This can't be helping me get to bed earlier, but it was so welcome. A little groggy after, tho. (Thu 23 July 2009, 9:31PM)

 

Damn. Looks like no Snapfish pics today. I'll have to use something else for today's Photo Thursday blog post. (Thu 23 July 2009, 3:13PM)

 

Lunch at Grumpy's was delicious: grilled tuna steak sandwich and fruit tortellini salad. Now it's time for a nap? No? Back to work? *sigh* (Thu 23 July 2009, 1:30PM)

 

Hoping that @snapfishbyhp gets my film today. One is from the Ann Arbor Art Fairs last weekend, one is a found roll from Goodwill. :-D (Thu 23 July 2009, 11:01AM)

 

Today's work agenda: complete! The rest is gravy (i.e. getting a leg up on all the rest of my work). (Wed 22 July 2009, 2:37PM)

 

One of the MicroStrategy 9 features I love the most is the ability to add multiple datasets to a document at the same time. So much faster! (Wed 22 July 2009, 1:48PM)

 

Now that I can log my Pandora listening at home to Last.fm via a Firefox plugin, I wish the Pandora app for iPhone did the same thing. (Wed 22 July 2009, 1:23PM)

 

Oh, damn. I left my work umbrella in the car. Hopefully the skies will be kind during my lunch walk. Only 35% chance of rain over noon hour. (Wed 22 July 2009, 10:36AM)

 

That 40min nap might not have been the best idea in the grand scheme of things, but I'm feeling a bit more with it now. Eyes are dry, tho. (Tue 21 July 2009, 8:25PM)

 

Thought I'd be down at least half a pound at #weightwatchers today, but weighed in exactly the same as two weeks ago. To the tenth. S'ok. (Tue 21 July 2009, 12:04PM)

 

RT @Bjwaggoner, re: computer labs - @dianaschnuth Its a sad day when college age boys would rather frag friends than look at boobies. (Tue 21 July 2009, 10:42AM)

 

Feel like half my tweets are complaints about how tired I am, or other complainable aspects of my life. Need more sleep and more optimism. (Tue 21 July 2009, 9:48AM)

 

Too much oil turned my sauté into a pan fry. Fat free cream cheese MIA. Dinner is a little disappointing tonight. (Mon 20 July 2009, 6:26PM)

 

Tokyo Metro Gelaskin finally came off of my Video iPod (aka iPod Classic) after two yrs. It looks naked. Order a different skin or the same? (Mon 20 July 2009, 2:05PM)

 

Typical mundane Monday so far. Exhausted despite 7 hrs sleep. Self-medicating with Pop-Tarts and Diet Dew so I can focus on work. C'mon, me! (Mon 20 July 2009, 9:39AM)

 

Spent the day in Ann Arbor with @schnuth and my BFF Amy. Took a roll's worth of Lomo pics. Bought some art. Walked over 4 miles. Awesome. (Sat 18 July 2009, 11:20PM)

 

Accident on I-94 E Link (Sat 18 July 2009, 7:40PM)

 

Was exhausted earlier. Now am distracted instead. I have the answer to my search template issues for my blog website! Want to play with CSS! (Fri 17 July 2009, 2:56PM)

 

And of course I stayed up too late last night trying to implement stuff on my website. Dead to the world today. Diet Dew, don't fail me now! (Fri 17 July 2009, 9:25AM)

 

Damn. I just figured out how to solve my Movable Type problem, and now I don't have time to dig into the solution before bed. *sigh* (Thu 16 July 2009, 10:54PM)

 

Late to the party, but discovering the joy of Firefox extensions. Currently rocking TwitterFox, LastFM, and GreaseMonkey. And IE View. (Thu 16 July 2009, 8:36PM)

 

Lunch menu FAIL. Link (Thu 16 July 2009, 10:42AM)

 

Fiery tanker crash in Michigan collapses overpass at 9 Mile in Hazel Park. #cnn - Link (Thu 16 July 2009, 9:36AM)

 

What a morning. Started out embarrassingly late before I even got stuck behind the backhoe or the semi. Feeling flustered. Is it Friday yet? (Thu 16 July 2009, 9:12AM)

 

There was a death in our neighborhood Monday. I feel like a jerk for being annoyed at the fire trucks and cops blocking our dead-end street. (Wed 15 July 2009, 8:02PM)

 

After reading the Wired review of the Harry Potter flick, I think I'd be too irritated by the changes from the book to enjoy the movie. (Wed 15 July 2009, 4:25PM)

 

LinkedIn chooses MicroStrategy as its Business Intelligence provider (MSN Money). Congrats, @MicroStrategy! Link (Wed 15 July 2009, 10:32AM)

 

Re: Google Analytics query I just mentioned? Nevermind. I found a good starting point with the Google Analytics Data API. Link (Tue 14 July 2009, 2:11PM)

 

Anyone know a way to list most popular posts in Movable Type by querying Webalizer stats or Google Analytics for hit count over time? (Tue 14 July 2009, 1:57PM)

 

Some of the songs on the 6-30-09 sampler disc we picked up from @TheCultureClash are starting to grow on me. Esp. the Heartless Bastards. (Tue 14 July 2009, 9:38AM)

 

Forgot how much I love Next Gen. Got sucked into another episode. This time Troi lost her empathic powers and turned into a giant beeyotch. (Mon 13 July 2009, 10:43PM)

 

One of my favorite Wesley episodes of ST:TNG is playing on Siffy. Wes'll make it to the water again this time, won't he, @wilw? (Mon 13 July 2009, 9:50PM)

 

Fuck. I just finished 45 girlie pushups (not all at once) and I think my arms are going to fall off now. Yeah, I have a ways to go. (Mon 13 July 2009, 6:48PM)

 

#Toledo mayor Carty Finkbeiner not seeking re-election this Fall (via Toledo Blade). Insists this was his plan all along. Link (Mon 13 July 2009, 10:43AM)

 

Had a mini shopping spree for clothes today. Now have new work clothes that fit! Time to make room in the closet... (Sun 12 July 2009, 7:23PM)

 

Fujiyama is now Domo! New menu items, new waitstaff, new decor, but still delicious. Some items pricier. Link (Sat 11 July 2009, 7:21PM)

 

From a fellow non-believer at work: "It amazes me that God puts such authority into the hands of the insane." #qotd (Fri 10 July 2009, 2:39PM)

 

Contemplating decrufting my Movable Type URLs (from /archive/123456.php to /archive/2009/07/10/my-post.php). is it really worth the trouble? (Fri 10 July 2009, 2:15PM)

 

Enjoyed today's lunch walk. The Jehovahs were on lunch break from their conference, eating outside in the sunshine. Kept to themselves. (Fri 10 July 2009, 1:45PM)

 

I really want to print off today's Dilbert and post it in my cube, but I'm guessing it might send the wrong message. Link (Fri 10 July 2009, 9:03AM)

 

Hey, Death Cab For Cutie is on PBS! Not bad live. Actually quite good. Dude looks older than he sounds, though, and may be out of shampoo. (Thu 9 July 2009, 10:27PM)

 

So used to having my photos on Flickr (or my local HD) that I now get confused when I don't have digital copies of pics from 5 yrs ago. (Thu 9 July 2009, 10:13PM)

 

Overheard @ work: "You can bang your head against the wall, but you're only going to hurt YOUR head, and nothing's going to get done." #qotd (Thu 9 July 2009, 4:13PM)

 

My 2nd blackbird,fly test roll has now been processed by @snapfishbyhp - this roll wasn't as awesome as the first, but I'm still learning. (Thu 9 July 2009, 2:12PM)

 

Photo Thursday on my blog tomorrow. Torn between posting last weekend's fireworks or one of the b&w Holga images I just got processed. (Wed 8 July 2009, 11:09PM)

 

2oz fat-free cream cheese + 1oz fat-free mozzarella + a dab of fat-free milk = awesome diet Alfredo sauce for two #weightwatchers Points. (Wed 8 July 2009, 6:24PM)

 

Large tortellini salad at Grumpy's in downtown #Toledo isn't very large, but it IS very tasty. Will try something bigger next time. (Wed 8 July 2009, 12:58PM)

 

Chicagoans: if @schnuth and I were to take a Labor Day Weekend trip to The Windy City, what would we need to be sure not to miss? (Wed 8 July 2009, 9:39AM)

 

Saw something today en route to work that used to be a regular occurrence: a disemboweled cassette tape on the side of the road. (Wed 8 July 2009, 9:34AM)

 

Even five minutes of zazen makes a difference! Funny how my ritual of sitting always seems to start with dusting off the altar. (Tue 7 July 2009, 8:24PM)

 

Photos arrived from Dale Labs today! I'd forgotten how much I love my Holga. Expect scans on my blog and Flickr at some point. (Tue 7 July 2009, 7:00PM)

 

Whew. Just spent several hours of my day troubleshooting with a co-worker, and only got partially toward a solution. Brain is fried. (Tue 7 July 2009, 3:24PM)

 

Today's #weightwatchers weigh-in puts me up 0.4 lbs. Not surprising after last night's after-dinner snack binge. Onward and... downward? (Tue 7 July 2009, 12:01PM)

 

According to my new and improved nightly routine, I should have been in bed an hour ago. Alas, the power of Peggle compels me. XBLA FTW! (Mon 6 July 2009, 11:45PM)

 

Recently traded my desk chair at home for my balance ball. Re-inflated the ball today; amazing the difference a few PSI can make. (Mon 6 July 2009, 5:07PM)

 

Photos didn't arrive today. Hoping that they'll show up tomorrow. Anxious to see my Holga photos from two years ago. (Mon 6 July 2009, 4:21PM)

 

Just recorded Schnuthcast episode 3 with @schnuth, all about eBay and Magic: The Gathering, among other randomness. Now it's laundry time. (Sun 5 July 2009, 4:51PM)

 

Looking forward to post-processing the pics from my first DSLR fireworks photos. Can't believe how awesome they turned out vs my film tries. (Sun 5 July 2009, 12:02AM)

 

Happy Independence Day! Link (Sat 4 July 2009, 11:09PM)

 

Waiting for Fireworks Link (Sat 4 July 2009, 9:10PM)

 

Miscalculated the walk across campus to Starbucks. Now have to walk all the way back for our fireworks-watching gear and drive back across. (Sat 4 July 2009, 7:14PM)

 

Bowling Green is, not surprisingly, very dead this July 4th Saturday evening. At least Myles Pizza is open, if nothing else. (Sat 4 July 2009, 5:13PM)

 

This Lolcat Hosed? Link (Sat 4 July 2009, 12:12AM)

 

Almost bought a Canon EOS Rebel S 35mm camera at the thrift for $25, until I looked it up on eBay. Never mind. Cheap plastic jobbie. Meh. (Fri 3 July 2009, 3:08PM)

 

In the comic shop with @schnuth. This is a genre of geekitude with which I am much less familiar. (Fri 3 July 2009, 2:16PM)

 

Why am I watching The Matrix on cable, edited and with commercials, when we have it on DVD? Hell, we even have it on HD-DVD. (Thu 2 July 2009, 11:02PM)

 

Dale Labs has processed and printed my medium format film and is shipping it today. Guessing I should have the prints in hand by Monday? (Thu 2 July 2009, 3:12PM)

 

A salad and half a buffalo chicken flatbread sandwich was almost too much food. Full and headachy now. (Thu 2 July 2009, 1:33PM)

 

Just solved a MicroStrategy issue for the intern! I always feel so accomplished when I successfully troubleshoot things. Maybe too much so. (Thu 2 July 2009, 11:04AM)

 

Preparing to unwind with a cup of barley tea. If not for the Korean restaurant, I'd've never known about this tea. Link (Wed 1 July 2009, 10:32PM)

 

Accomplished what I wanted this evening. Posted the Zen podcast, worked out, ate reasonably, washed the dishes. Bedtime soon. Go me! (Wed 1 July 2009, 10:06PM)

 

Dear Food Network: Your new programming schedule makes me sad. Please return Good Eats to 8pm M-Th. I shouldn't stay up after 11pm to watch. (Wed 1 July 2009, 7:32PM)

 

I *knew* there was no way my Amazon pkg would take that long to get here. Griffin AirCurve arrived a few days early, w/ some camera stuff. (Wed 1 July 2009, 6:27PM)

 

I'm wagering that if and when Twitterfon integrates flickr2twitter, it'll be in the Pro version. Undecided whether I'd pay $4.99 for that. (Wed 1 July 2009, 9:48AM)

 

From CNN: "Minnesota's Supreme Court has declared Democrat Al Franken the winner of the state's disputed U.S. Senate race." About time. (Tue 30 June 2009, 2:45PM)

 

Moving in the right direction! #weightwatchers weigh-in shows me down one full pound. Feeling more optimistic because I have a battle plan. (Tue 30 June 2009, 12:05PM)

 

If I'd had a sick day to use today, I'd have called in (well, emailed from my iPhone) and be asleep in my bed, instead of asleep at my desk. (Tue 30 June 2009, 10:22AM)

 

Dear web devs: if your mobile site throws an error, don't autoforward to it when I try to view the full site. Looking at you, Men's Health. (Mon 29 June 2009, 6:10PM)

 

Just heard a co-worker talking about this shirt he got as a gift. Now I totally want it, too. [ThinkGeek :: SQL query] Link (Mon 29 June 2009, 2:19PM)

 

Note to self: Be sure to eat something before you go on your lunch walk. Waiting to eat lunch afterward just makes Diana tired and shaky. (Mon 29 June 2009, 1:04PM)

 

It's going to take over a week for my Amazon order to travel from KY to OH via USPS? Really? Over a week? That's disappointing. (Mon 29 June 2009, 11:33AM)

 

Oh, no! The Glassmen Drum & Bugle Corps are minus their volunteer bus, thanks to an accident on Friday. #drumcorps Link (Mon 29 June 2009, 8:57AM)

 

At Bubble Island in Ann Arbor, enjoying my first real bubble tea. Link (Sat 27 June 2009, 5:57PM)

 

In Ann Arbor with @schnuth, drinking Frappuccino and checking out my 1872 book on religions of the world. Link (Sat 27 June 2009, 4:03PM)

 

Productivity was at a minimum tonight, thx to throbbing gums and a headache. Don't want to go to bed yet, but can't properly concentrate. (Fri 26 June 2009, 11:02PM)

 

World News = Michael Jackson + "some of the day's other news." Not sure whether this is honor or overkill. (Fri 26 June 2009, 6:50PM)

 

Friday night! Time for dinner, some Xbox 360, and some productiveness. Oh, and some throbbing gums and sensitive teeth. Awesome! (Fri 26 June 2009, 6:26PM)

 

Cleaning: about an hour. Consistently owie, but worth it. Fillings: about 10 mins. One little stuck for numbing. Overall, happy teeth now. (Fri 26 June 2009, 4:18PM)

 

Appt was scheduled for 2:20. I arrived a few mins early. Now 15 mins later and I'm still in the waiting room. Sucks. (Fri 26 June 2009, 2:34PM)

 

Good news: another half-day off of work! Bad news: it's for another dentist appt. Finishing my deep cleaning and filling 2 small cavities. (Fri 26 June 2009, 12:04PM)

 

Michael Jackson's death just confirmed by local 6:00 news (@13abc). Awaiting more coverage from ABC World News. (Thu 25 June 2009, 6:29PM)

 

Having trouble keeping on task at work. My mind keeps straying to what I want to get accomplished once I get home. Center... focus... sigh. (Thu 25 June 2009, 2:51PM)

 

I should mention that, not only was it a singing telegram, it was also a Rickroll. :-D Link (Thu 25 June 2009, 9:29AM)

 

Singing telegram fundraiser at work FTW! That was hilarious. Link (Thu 25 June 2009, 9:10AM)

 

Sending 2 rolls of two and three-year-old 120 film (Ilford 100) to Dale Labs for processing. Both from my Holga, I think. It's been a while. (Wed 24 June 2009, 9:11PM)

 

Used copy-paste on my iPhone for the 1st time today: pasted a recipe link from iGoogle to Safari. Felt oddly liberating, yet mundane. (Wed 24 June 2009, 8:35PM)

 

Note to self: throw away your food trash in the pantry, not at your desk. Banana peel + frozen meal container = stinky trash can at my desk. (Wed 24 June 2009, 1:23PM)

 

Looks like @msofficeus is using MS Word to render emails in Outlook 2010. fixoutlook.org has examples. Looks like hell. (Wed 24 June 2009, 9:45AM)

 

Episode 2 of the Schnuthcast is live! @schnuth and I discuss our geeky exploits in Akihabara, Japan. Maid cafe! Link (Wed 24 June 2009, 9:14AM)

 

No big surprise: up one pound at #weightwatchers. Told my leader I ate too much sushi and drank too much sake. Truth is I'm just not trying. (Tue 23 June 2009, 12:06PM)

 

Sounds like lots of my Tweeps are also running late this AM. I'm now stuck in my driveway, waiting for the garbage truck to do its thing. (Tue 23 June 2009, 8:37AM)

 

I got a Twitter Grade of 92/100. What it means:"When you tweet, what kind of an impact does it have?" Link (Mon 22 June 2009, 10:42PM)

 

No big surprise that Jon & Kate are separating; just from the promos, it was obvious (to me at least) that Kate treats Jon like total shit. (Mon 22 June 2009, 9:48PM)

 

I can hear the faintest dripping sound coming from the refrigerator, but I can't for the life of me find what's dripping. This concerns me. (Mon 22 June 2009, 6:26PM)

 

Oh, damn. I forgot that I was going to bring my walking shoes to work, since I bought a pair of Keen sandals for weekend walking. (Mon 22 June 2009, 11:32AM)

 

Enjoying the iScrobbler app for #iPhone 3.0. Now I can scrobble tracks to last.fm in real time, instead of waiting until I sync my iPhone. (Mon 22 June 2009, 11:24AM)

 

Recorded the 2nd episode of the Schnuthcast yesterday with @schnuth. Geeking out about Japan! Should be posted later this week. (Mon 22 June 2009, 8:36AM)

 

Sitting at Taruman Sushi, waiting for our sushi party platter. Great deal! Hope the sushi here is delicious; we've never tried it before. (Sat 20 June 2009, 2:04PM)

 

Today's agenda: maybe get photos printed (or maybe not), buy mochi ice cream and veggie sushi, throw Super Crazy Japan Party 2009! w00t! (Sat 20 June 2009, 10:37AM)

 

PC won't recognize iPhone, Snapfish and Walgreens are both epic failing on photo uploads, and I'm highly irritated. Why the conspiracy? Grr. (Fri 19 June 2009, 10:14PM)

 

Need a second pair of GOOD walking shoes to keep at work. My flats, though sensible, aren't suitable for walking three miles over lunch. (Fri 19 June 2009, 12:42PM)

 

The private handicapable bathroom at my last job was almost perfect for deuce-dropping by either gender. (Except it had no exhaust fan.) (Fri 19 June 2009, 9:59AM)

 

Not as excited about tomorrow's party as I should be, I guess. Feeling kinda meh. Going through the motions. It's Friday? Don't really care. (Fri 19 June 2009, 8:54AM)

 

Dear commercial greenhouse next door: it's after 10pm. Time to put your noisy backhoes and other hoeing equipment away. (Thu 18 June 2009, 10:27PM)

 

Massive DIET FAIL today, after being so motivated to get back on the wagon. I think I'll hit the PUSH.tv DVDs tonight for exercise. (Thu 18 June 2009, 3:18PM)

 

Seriously? I don't have "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" on my iPod? Damn. For shame. I'll have to eradicate the earworm some other way... (Thu 18 June 2009, 9:38AM)

 

Considering that the five-minute Nikko video segment is taking me 2 hours to perfect, I don't think our vacation vid will be done by Sat. (Wed 17 June 2009, 9:12PM)

 

What I should do: clean, exercise, edit vacation video. What I want to do: sit out front and watch the wind kick up and the darkness fall. (Wed 17 June 2009, 7:02PM)

 

Spring rolls for dinner. Three for me, and four for @schnuth when he gets home from work. Link (Wed 17 June 2009, 6:43PM)

 

I would be totally content if all I did all day was twiddle with the presentation layer of reports and dashboards. I must be weird. (Wed 17 June 2009, 4:31PM)

 

I wish I could enter custom colors once in MicroStrategy and have them be usable for all objects. Entering RGB vals 5x makes me a sad panda. (Wed 17 June 2009, 2:42PM)

 

Who knew an overcast, humid day could be so beautiful? Perfect breeze, with the occasional ray of sun. Trees, flags, river all in motion. (Wed 17 June 2009, 12:55PM)

 

Really digging into MicroStrategy 9 for the first time. Some definite but subtle UI improvements. Anxious to test performance with cubes. (Wed 17 June 2009, 10:24AM)

 

New Twitter user icon courtesy of @alexheberling - @schnuth and I commissioned it from her as album art for our Schnuthcast, and I love it! (Tue 16 June 2009, 12:58PM)

 

My #weightwatchers leader says I'm in a "little holding pattern." I'm up one lb in 2 wks. Up 6 lbs total since my Feb all-time low. Hmph. (Tue 16 June 2009, 12:03PM)

 

There's definitely a marked family resemblance between Mom and me: Link (Mon 15 June 2009, 10:49PM)

 

Man. I forgot how much I love my Mom. I wish she lived closer; I'd get to talk with her and spend time with her more often. I miss my Mom. (Mon 15 June 2009, 9:47PM)

 

Just bid Mom and Gary farewell; they're off to their hotel room, and heading back to TX tomorrow. Wish I had more time with my Mom. :-( (Mon 15 June 2009, 9:31PM)

 

Afternoon with Mom and Step-Gary has been filled with Apples-to-Apples goodness. After @schnuth heads to work, we 3 will do dinner... where? (Mon 15 June 2009, 5:02PM)

 

I cannot tell a lie: I took the entire day off of work instead of just the PM. Slept in till 10. Will later be having lunch w/the parentals. (Mon 15 June 2009, 12:07PM)

 

No luck finding frozen takoyaki for next week's party. And our favorite sushiya is closed for remodeling, so we'll have to try Kroger's. :-( (Sat 13 June 2009, 5:53PM)

 

Testing the new Flickr to Twitter thingie: Gojira in Ginza, as taken with my new Blackbird Fly TLR toy camera. Link (Fri 12 June 2009, 9:37PM)

 

I don't know WTF the cat was doing, but she ran like she was in trouble. So I gave chase. I finally quit when she hissed from under the bed. (Fri 12 June 2009, 7:01PM)

 

You can always tell what side of the abortion issue someone is on if they use terms like pro-abortion or anti-abortion for the other side. (Fri 12 June 2009, 3:53PM)

 

Hmm. Hadn't realized there was a new Dinosaur Jr. album due out until @TheCultureClash mentioned it. June 22, original lineup. Lou FTW! (Fri 12 June 2009, 2:44PM)

 

I shouldn't be enjoying J-pop that sounds like your typical boy band, only in Japanese. Should I? Cause I'm digging on Tohoshinki. *sigh* (Fri 12 June 2009, 10:42AM)

 

This is going to be a long, long Friday. Wrapping up projects for this week, getting ready to start something new next week. Slow day. (Fri 12 June 2009, 9:25AM)

 

Feeling that 5lbs I've put back on. Clothes feel tighter. And there's no one to blame but myself. And only I can turn it around. (Fri 12 June 2009, 8:51AM)

 

En route to Jing Chuan for lunch with the dept. Funny how I'm all, "I look fat in pics and videos. --Mmm, General Tso!" Diet fail. (Thu 11 June 2009, 11:57AM)

 

Blackbird Fly test = success! The f-stop is small enough that my forgetful focus wasn't disastrous. Detailed blog post w/ photos tonight. (Thu 11 June 2009, 10:52AM)

 

My Blackbird Fly test roll has been received by @snapfishbyhp. I just updated my credit card info. Anxiously awaiting scans for Photo Thurs! (Thu 11 June 2009, 9:21AM)

 

How about that? I went an entire evening w/o booting up my computer. Of course, that also means I didn't get any more vacation pix posted. (Wed 10 June 2009, 10:27PM)

 

The inaugural episode of the Schnuthcast has been posted! This episode, @schnuth and I get geeky about Star Trek. Link (Wed 10 June 2009, 3:21PM)

 

Something in the work fridge smells suspect. Not surprising, considering that it's rarely cleaned out. None of it's mine, that much I know. (Wed 10 June 2009, 1:33PM)

 

The audiobook of Little Brother by Cory @doctorow finally got to The Part I've Been Waiting For. Wish I didn't have to go back to work now! (Wed 10 June 2009, 12:47PM)

 

Slightly tedious report-formatting ahead: screwing in the iPod earbuds and getting down to business. (Wed 10 June 2009, 9:36AM)

 

Realizing that, despite my hopes, I can't edit more than 2 podcast eps in one evening. I was hoping to make it 3, to have the week covered. (Tue 9 June 2009, 8:50PM)

 

Time to start sitting zazen again, after weeks and weeks of not. I can take 15 or 20 minutes for myself before I start on today's tasks. (Tue 9 June 2009, 6:14PM)

 

Got to use my mad HTML skillz at work. Too bad the target tag is deprecated; opening in a new window with "target=_blank" feels dirty now. (Tue 9 June 2009, 2:44PM)

 

Mediterranean at Ranya's for lunch. Soup, rice, gyro. Delicious, but with a surprisingly high amt of #weightwatchers points. Full & sleepy. (Tue 9 June 2009, 1:29PM)

 

Seriously contemplating skipping this week's #weightwatchers meeting in favor of lunch w/ coworkers. I've lost that lovin' feeling re: diet. (Tue 9 June 2009, 9:58AM)

 

Finished test roll for my new Blackbird Fly twin lens toy camera yesterday. Today: dim sum, errands, and recording the 1st Schnuthcast! (Sun 7 June 2009, 9:49AM)

 

Plans for today include hitting yard sales at the #Toledo Old West End Festival and finishing the test roll on my new Japanese toy camera. (Sat 6 June 2009, 11:29AM)

 

"All of life's big problems include the words 'indictment' or 'inoperable.' Everything else is small stuff." --Alton Brown #qotd (Fri 5 June 2009, 7:33PM)

 

Shocked by five-year-old news of someone's death. He was just a little kid when we went to the same church. Link (Fri 5 June 2009, 2:02PM)

 

Took a 40min lunch walk. Am now back at work. Would rather be back outside, with a tall water and a hammock, and maybe my iPod. (Fri 5 June 2009, 1:27PM)

 

Food I Wish I Could Get In The States: Azuki Bean (aka red bean) Haagen Dasz. Complete with little whole beans. Link (Fri 5 June 2009, 11:56AM)

 

New rule: I can only watch TV if I'm sitting on my swiss ball. Been doing this for the last two days. The soreness is fascinating. (Fri 5 June 2009, 11:33AM)

 

Fine-tuning some reports I've been developing for a while now. Having trouble deciding which issue to tackle first. They're all kinda WTF. (Fri 5 June 2009, 9:56AM)

 

I still have lots of stuff to do tonight. It's not going to get done. Damn, damn, damn. Need to get better at time mgmt. *shakes head* (Thu 4 June 2009, 8:57PM)

 

Uh-oh. Got sucked into logging vacation video and watching Good Eats and forgot that I wanted to be done computering at 9pm every night. (Thu 4 June 2009, 8:55PM)

 

Just logged videotape 1 of 3 of our Japan vacation. Gonna be a fun challenge to edit 2.5 hrs down to a 30min video to show our friends. (Thu 4 June 2009, 8:09PM)

 

Just heard on ABC World News that David Carradine hanged himself in hotel room. It's saddening. (Thu 4 June 2009, 7:00PM)

 

Dear complexion: I am 33 years old, not 13. For the love of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, PLEASE quit with the pimples. Love-n-snarks, Diana (Thu 4 June 2009, 3:52PM)

 

Actor David Carradine found dead in a Thailand hotel. He was 72. #cnn - Link (Thu 4 June 2009, 10:33AM)

 

Discovered this morning that disc 1 of Peter Gabriel in Milan (Growing Up tour) is missing. Bummer! It could be in any number of places. (Thu 4 June 2009, 8:52AM)

 

Weighing my promises to others against my promises to myself. One more week away from the zendo to get things done. A little disappointing. (Wed 3 June 2009, 6:33PM)

 

Damn... My copy of PageMaker 7.0 doesn't support Japanese fonts. Guess the invites for Japan Party 2009 will be created in Word. Bah. (Tue 2 June 2009, 7:22PM)

 

WW scale says I lost one pound of my vacation gain this week. Still 5lbs above my all-time low from 3 months ago. Irritated w/ myself. (Tue 2 June 2009, 12:05PM)

 

Having a rough time concentrating today. Need a full night of GOOD sleep, and need to eat a proper breakfast, even on a weigh-in day. (Tue 2 June 2009, 11:53AM)

 

Seems that @JayWeik has finally puzzled out the use of Twitter... *happydance* (Tue 2 June 2009, 9:14AM)

 

I liked my early-morning jet-laggy schedule better than this tired, running-late "normal" schedule I've fallen back into. Need to fix that. (Tue 2 June 2009, 8:38AM)

 

I've always loved rain. It's a sensory experience. The first poem I ever wrote (3rd grade) was about rain. Wish I had a porch right now. (Mon 1 June 2009, 8:12PM)

 

Trying to balance what I need to do tonight with what I want to do instead. Maybe I'll do a little of both. (Mon 1 June 2009, 7:05PM)

 

Yet another reason to practice Zen (or any meditation practice), via CNN: "Mindfulness training busts stress" Link (Mon 1 June 2009, 11:04AM)

 

Picked up a couple of skirts at the Goodwill in BG this afternoon. I think I've discovered a new fashion style for myself this summer. (Sat 30 May 2009, 5:14PM)

 

Going to premiere my sailor fuku at Garasunoshicon later today. In the meantime, I'm sporting a Tezuka tee instead of the fuku blouse. (Sat 30 May 2009, 12:30PM)

 

Waiting in Walgreen's for my antibiotic(?) tooth/gum rinse to use between now and June 26, when I get the second half of my deep cleaning. (Fri 29 May 2009, 3:29PM)

 

Well, now, that wasn't so bad. Off to Walgreen's to get my prescription mouth rinse for next time. (Fri 29 May 2009, 3:17PM)

 

Sitting in the waiting room at Corner Dental. Shouldn't be this shaky-nervous. It's just a cleaning! (Fri 29 May 2009, 1:56PM)

 

I'd actually been wondering about this recently: US Airways Flight 1549 passengers did get their belongings back. Link (Fri 29 May 2009, 8:06AM)

 

Good news: half day of work today! Bad news: I have a dental appt this afternoon. First one in 10 yrs, and I wish I were exaggerating. (Fri 29 May 2009, 7:20AM)

 

Zen Podcast posted, more vacation photos posted to Flickr, Photo Thursday posted to my blog. Feeling accomplished this evening, finally. (Thu 28 May 2009, 9:15PM)

 

I think it's the older daughter next door, not the mom, and from everyone's expressions, I'll bet she'll be OK. Wonder what happened? (Thu 28 May 2009, 6:46PM)

 

Fire truck and EMS are nextdoor. I don't know our neighbors well, but I do hope they're OK. The paramedics didn't look to be in a big hurry. (Thu 28 May 2009, 6:38PM)

 

I need to not cheat so much on the diet on Team Lunch Day. I ate so much that I'm still uncomfortable more than two hours later. (Thu 28 May 2009, 3:20PM)

 

Strategy for actually getting stuff done this evening: if I don't turn on the TV, even for the news, I can't fall asleep in front of it. (Thu 28 May 2009, 7:19AM)

 

Gonna be a mighty early night tonight. Wednesday's podcast will have to be posted on Thursday instead. Not used to these sleepy evenings. (Wed 27 May 2009, 9:21PM)

 

Made for Portside during a lull on the downpour. Heading back via the sheltered walkways, despite the fact that the rain has now stopped. (Wed 27 May 2009, 12:17PM)

 

Umbrella-less walk was perhaps a Bad Decision. Wind is rendering my shelter less effective than I'd like. Link (Wed 27 May 2009, 12:12PM)

 

Tut, tut. It looks like rain (as Pooh would say). I love thunder. Going for an umbrella-less walk, anyway... but staying near shelter. (Wed 27 May 2009, 12:02PM)

 

Awake before 7am (and before my alarm) two days in a row! Will wonders never cease? (Wed 27 May 2009, 7:28AM)

 

The WW Scale says I gained 4lbs over vacation + the long wknd. Could be worse. Time to get back on the wagon. (Tue 26 May 2009, 12:16PM)

 

Red Lobster for 6th anniversary dinner tonight was delish, but I just can't eat like that anymore. I was full before the entrée was served. (Sun 24 May 2009, 8:27PM)

 

I suppose I should be glad that my body thinks that 6am is a good time to wake up. But on a Sunday? During my vacation? Ah, well. So be it. (Sun 24 May 2009, 6:03AM)

 

Sitting next to about the loudest patrons of a Mexican restaurant ever. The boss lady has had one too many margaritas, IMO. Cut her off plz. (Sat 23 May 2009, 8:02PM)

 

Trying to get my vacation photos ready to post (if not our video, too) before tackling responsibilities to others (freelance web, podcast). (Sat 23 May 2009, 9:20AM)

 

Back home again, sprawled out on the couch and jet-laggy as hell. Cat is glad to see us. Mad props to Fries for the ride home from DTW. (Thu 21 May 2009, 4:14PM)

 

Just got selected for a random security check while boarding our flight. WTF? The lady was nice enough about it, but still. (Thu 21 May 2009, 1:36AM)

 

Sitting at Gate 27, preparing to bid farewell to Japan, aisu kyarameru makiatto in hand. Link (Thu 21 May 2009, 12:58AM)

 

Enjoying one final MOS Burger breakfast: Link (Wed 20 May 2009, 8:45PM)

 

Last morning in Japan. Yesterday included a trip to the Godzilla statue, buying myself a seifuku, and eating okonomiyaki. Fantastic trip. (Wed 20 May 2009, 7:48PM)

 

Preparing for our last full day in Japan. Wrapping up all the things we've been meaning to do, like finding the Gojira statue in Ginza. (Tue 19 May 2009, 8:21PM)

 

It's fun to watch @schnuth get more proficient and comfortable with his Japanese. He can say thank you and ask where the toilet is. Sugoi! (Tue 19 May 2009, 5:37AM)

 

Watching the rice paddies go by from the train. This is such a different experience than the busy-ness of Tokyo! Link (Mon 18 May 2009, 9:20PM)

 

On a limited express train bound for Asakusa from Nikko. Today's agenda: lunch and shopping in Asakusa, then otaku shopping in Akihabara. (Mon 18 May 2009, 9:07PM)

 

Just got back from a soak with @schnuth in the private onsen at the Turtle Inn Hotori-An in Nikko. So relaxing! (Mon 18 May 2009, 6:31AM)

 

MOS Burger for breakfast? Why not? Their music-box versions of 70s tunes are tripping me out, tho. (My feet are feeling better today, BTW.) (Sun 17 May 2009, 8:16PM)

 

Soaking my feet in the tub at the hotel. I feel like I'm screwing up our awesome vacation. Guess walking ten miles a day is too much for me. (Sun 17 May 2009, 7:00AM)

 

No Akiba this eve after all. I let my sore feet get the best of me. Now we're both in for the night and both cranky. Go me. (Sun 17 May 2009, 6:05AM)

 

Jam-packed day of otaku shopping goodness. Ikebukuro followed by Nakano Broadway (indoors, to escape the winds). Up next: Akihabara (again)! (Sun 17 May 2009, 3:10AM)

 

Raining pretty heavily in Tokyo this morning. Sounds like a good day to hit Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, being that it's enclosed and all. (Sat 16 May 2009, 7:30PM)

 

Italian food in Japan is delicious, as Hitomi promised. My spaghetti carbonara had a raw (or lightly poached?) egg on it. Delicious! (Sat 16 May 2009, 2:37AM)

 

My second encounter with a Japanese toilet was much less successful than my first, and that's all I'm saying on the subject. (Fri 15 May 2009, 9:23AM)

 

Edo Tokyo Museum this morning? Awesome. Odaiba this afternoon fell short of expectations. Also, JR stations FAIL vs Tokyo Metro. (Fri 15 May 2009, 5:25AM)

 

On today's agenda: combini (7-11) breakfast, Mt. Fuji / Hakone tour with return trip via bullet train (Shinkansen). Maybe Akiba again later. (Wed 13 May 2009, 5:39PM)

 

Is 14 miles too far to walk in one day?My feet and lower back seem to think so. Good thing tomorrow is a bus tour of Hakone. (Wed 13 May 2009, 7:09AM)

 

Japanese Starbucks is remarkably like American Starbucks -- except they have cool charms, too: Link (Tue 12 May 2009, 11:35PM)

 

We've been sitting on this plane for TWO HOURS. WTF, Japan? I have my OK. Let me off. #swineflu (Tue 12 May 2009, 3:40AM)

 

We've successfully passed inspection; we're plague-free! Japan awaits... as soon as we can get off the damn plane. (Tue 12 May 2009, 2:10AM)

 

Don't be fooled by the directory: there is no PizzaPapalis at the Detroit airport. Not yet. Dammit. (Mon 11 May 2009, 10:35AM)

 

Re: Star Trek. ZOMG, they did it right. Holy fucking shit, that was good. It's the only way they could have done it and done it well, IMO. (Sat 9 May 2009, 5:38PM)

 

Noticed that Starbucks changed up their menu signage. Does that make me a Starbucks regular or a typography nerd? Or both? (Fri 8 May 2009, 7:05PM)

 

Even if I could find my size, would it really be worth $100 to buy a maid costume or sailor fuku in Japan? When/where would I wear it? (Fri 8 May 2009, 12:09PM)

 

Yep, it's official: I've mentally checked out for vacation. Today will be a chill wrap-up of stuff I can't completely finish today. (Fri 8 May 2009, 10:03AM)

 

Finally thought to look for a Pandora-to-LastFM solution. Now I have the LastFM Firefox extension, and can try Pandora (and log my findings) (Thu 7 May 2009, 11:13PM)

 

Watching a band called The Hold Steady on PBS. At first blush, they sound kind of like Husker Du and Springsteen got together. I like it. (Thu 7 May 2009, 10:15PM)

 

SciFi is showing First Contact and AMC is showing Nemesis. Everyone's gearing up for the new Trek movie this weekend, eh? (Thu 7 May 2009, 9:18PM)

 

Why can't I concentrate today? Gah. Will more caffeine help? Also, hi to all my co-workers who now know my blog URL! *waves* (Thu 7 May 2009, 2:01PM)

 

Stayed up too late last night messing with my blog. Am feeling tired and overwhelmed at all the work I'm not going to get done this week. (Thu 7 May 2009, 10:46AM)

 

Surprisingly enough, I've actually discovered some new artists I like via the @starbucks Pick of the Week. @greglaswell and @chrisbathgate. (Wed 6 May 2009, 10:38PM)

 

In five days, I'll be on my way to Schnuth Japan Vacation 2009. Never thought I'd be going back to Tokyo; it's kind of surreal. Sugoi! (Wed 6 May 2009, 9:30PM)

 

Plenty of things I could be getting done this evening, but all I feel like doing is lazing around. Maybe play some Xbox. Who knows. (Wed 6 May 2009, 6:59PM)

 

Just walked past two young suits on Segways in Promenade Park. Where the heck do you rent a Segway in downtown #Toledo? (Wed 6 May 2009, 1:01PM)

 

I'll take that back: Micfo's customer service has come through quickly and professionally. We'll see if their fix worked this time... (Wed 6 May 2009, 10:27AM)

 

I think my webhost, Micfo, may be servicing my acct from their India or UK offices; my 8am EDT emails are answered just before midnight. (Wed 6 May 2009, 10:03AM)

 

Blog is even more broken than before. My webhost supposedly fixed mod_security, but now I can't even access my MT installation at all. (Wed 6 May 2009, 8:58AM)

 

Survey says: didn't lose, but didn't gain. I'm OK with that. If the scale is the same after vacation, I'll be very OK with that. #weightloss (Tue 5 May 2009, 12:06PM)

 

Learning about maintenance of my new 'do the hard way. Air-dry = good. Air-dry using car vents en route to work = not so good. (Tue 5 May 2009, 10:48AM)

 

Co-workers keep asking me if I'm mentally on vacation already. Um, no?I have too much to finish; I can't be checking out yet. (Tue 5 May 2009, 10:28AM)

 

Four more ants down: three squished, one down the drain. Guess it's time for another bathroom deep-clean and some bug spray. (Mon 4 May 2009, 8:07PM)

 

Just killed six giant ants in the bathroom. A 7th somehow escaped my wrath. Good thing I'm not squeamish about bugs. (Mon 4 May 2009, 7:06PM)

 

Exactly one week to beat this funky cold I've contracted, or I'll be held upon arrival in Japan. Go, immune system, go! Link (Mon 4 May 2009, 4:26PM)

 

Not feeling particularly well. I'm thinking that a dinner of soup and grilled cheese may be in my future. And, no, it's not the #swineflu. (Mon 4 May 2009, 2:41PM)

 

Beginning the last-week-before-vacation wrapup at work. Stressful and liberating all at once. (Mon 4 May 2009, 1:17PM)

 

Sitting in the waiting area of Great Clips while @schnuth gets a haircut. He has better luck here than I ever did. Hence my fancy haircuts. (Sun 3 May 2009, 2:39PM)

 

It's absolutely beautiful outside today. Loving my lunch walk. Wish I didn't have to go back inside. Link (Fri 1 May 2009, 12:59PM)

 

iPod shuffled to A Letter To Elise. New hairdo, work to be done. Weather is springy-cool and sunny. Feeling good, like a Friday should. (Fri 1 May 2009, 9:50AM)

 

Hanging out under the Color Machine at the salon, my hair wrapped in foil. Feel like some 1950s pop-culture stereotype. (Thu 30 April 2009, 3:29PM)

 

Realized today that I've been driving on an expired license for a week. BMV trip only took 20mins! It's a new local speed record. (Thu 30 April 2009, 2:22PM)

 

Contemplating what time to bail for my half-day off of work. Technically still have one hour to go, but not much to do in said hour. (Thu 30 April 2009, 11:47AM)

 

I still have a lot of organizing of "stuff" to do, but having a plan and a system makes me feel a lot more at ease about my to-do's. #gtd (Wed 29 April 2009, 10:21PM)

 

I know I'm doing well in my job when I can speak intelligently to co-workers and supervisors about reporting issues and potential solutions. (Wed 29 April 2009, 11:17AM)

 

Yesterday's sinus drainage is today's sore throat. It's the circle of life. Awesome. (Wed 29 April 2009, 9:02AM)

 

It's gonna be an early night. A very early night. I'm going to do the dishes, get my lunch together, and see if I can't get to bed soon. (Tue 28 April 2009, 9:29PM)

 

WW Weigh-in: lost two of the four lbs I gained last week. Feeling sick is affecting my mood; should probably be gladder than I am. (Tue 28 April 2009, 12:03PM)

 

Ugh. Sickly-sweet cookie cake on top of sinus drainage makes Diana's tummy unhappy. Trying to gear up for WW mtg in a half hour. Meh. (Tue 28 April 2009, 11:31AM)

 

Why was there just an Oprah commercial on my Food Network? (Mon 27 April 2009, 8:19PM)

 

Today's lunch walk: sweaty and invigorating. New shoes will take some getting used to; I'm walking differently and using different muscles. (Mon 27 April 2009, 1:09PM)

 

RT @reasonable_diet: Healthy diet is a sacrament, not a prison. (Mon 27 April 2009, 12:58PM)

 

Two weeks till vacation + minimal Monday work load = distracted and underproductive Diana. I'll try to turn that around shortly. (Mon 27 April 2009, 9:23AM)

 

Outside on the front step in jeans and a halter, checking my tweets and enjoying the 72° weather. This is why I love technology. (Sat 25 April 2009, 9:39AM)

 

Taking a half day of personal time next week so I can get my hair cut and highlighted before vacation. Yeah, I've got my priorities. (Fri 24 April 2009, 12:24PM)

 

Planning a blog entry: Twitter Is What You Make It. Also, one person's idea of an interesting twitterer is not necessarily another's. (Fri 24 April 2009, 11:40AM)

 

Reconnecting with old friends from church (15 years ago) is surprisingly fulfilling. They used to be such an important part of my life. (Fri 24 April 2009, 9:15AM)

 

Forgot to order my Mocha Caramel with no whip. Added two WW Points to my drink, and added a wicked buzz to my Friday morning. (Fri 24 April 2009, 9:10AM)

 

Belated birthday present from @relysh! Awesome! Thanks! Link (Thu 23 April 2009, 9:20AM)

 

Thanks to everyone who's wished me a happy birthday today, whether on Twitter, Facebook, by e-mail, txt, or phone. I really appreciate it! (Wed 22 April 2009, 10:23PM)

 

Jehovahs interrupted my bday phone convo with my Mom. First visit in the 5 yrs we've lived here. I told you I'm not a believer! Now go away. (Wed 22 April 2009, 7:02PM)

 

OMG, ppls. Apple Computers do not run Oh Ess Ecks. They run OS X, where "X" is the Roman Numeral for ten. Last time I checked, anyway. (Wed 22 April 2009, 3:12PM)

 

Nine birthday wishes on Facebook already, and one via Twitter. Makes me feel better that my work doesn't do bday cards like my old work did. (Wed 22 April 2009, 10:38AM)

 

Pre-journaled my food for today. Banana bkfst at 8:50am is not lasting until my Smart Ones frozen lunch as expected. But I can make it. (Wed 22 April 2009, 10:35AM)

 

TARTA is running all buses on biodiesel today in honor of Earth Day (via @cwilliams13abc) #Toledo (Wed 22 April 2009, 9:52AM)

 

Woke up on time today. Yay! Took a quick five-minute couch nap that became a 20 min nap, making me my usual level of late again. Boo. (Wed 22 April 2009, 8:47AM)

 

Just surfed past Dancing With the Stars. Can't believe people voluntarily watch this stuff. (Tue 21 April 2009, 9:40PM)

 

Up 4 lbs in 2 weeks. Ouch! Last night was the big kicker; couldn't stop eating. So much for 185 by my birthday. Excuse me while I mope. (Tue 21 April 2009, 12:04PM)

 

Morning of meetings finally over. Could go for a Biggby's coffee, but I'm too lazy to go out and across the street without an entourage. (Tue 21 April 2009, 10:35AM)

 

Target doesn't have seats outside their fitting rooms. Am therefore popping a squat on the floor in a corner. Customer service fail. (Sun 19 April 2009, 2:12PM)

 

The way some people wake up and read the paper is the way I wake up and check Twitter, Facebook, Google Reader, & USA Today on my iPhone. (Sun 19 April 2009, 11:52AM)

 

Early bday presents from my honey! Also going to see the Trek exhibit in Detroit and having dinner in Ann Arbor. Link (Sat 18 April 2009, 11:34AM)

 

RT @microstrategy: We're thrilled to announce the new FREE MicroStrategy Reporting Suite: Link (Fri 17 April 2009, 2:53PM)

 

Solved a problem with a report I knew nothing about, while my BI guru was out sick. Co-workers and problem-solving skillz FTW. Wisdom +1! (Fri 17 April 2009, 2:48PM)

 

Everyone's out enjoying the *ii otenki*, so it's hard to find an isolated spot to recite my Pimsleur Japanese lesson w/o looking *baka*. (Fri 17 April 2009, 12:28PM)

 

It's shaping up to be a long and busy Friday. The two seldom go hand-in-hand, but today may be the exception. (Fri 17 April 2009, 10:59AM)

 

Forgot I'd wanted to wear a cami under this shirt. A quick check in the ladies' confirms that the shirt isn't as sheer as I'd thought. Whew. (Fri 17 April 2009, 9:26AM)

 

While cleaning, I found some old music books that I'd borrowed from my high school teachers 15 yrs ago. Do I ship them back or thrift them? (Thu 16 April 2009, 8:51PM)

 

Someone nearby has their conference call on speakerphone; the hold music sounds like someone playing their iPhone ocarina badly. (Thu 16 April 2009, 3:10PM)

 

PizzaPapalis in downtown #Toledo gets a big thumbs-up from me. FYI, the "thin crust" is delicious and takes 20mins, vs the 40min deep dish. (Thu 16 April 2009, 1:24PM)

 

[To the tune of Dona Nobis Pacem] Donuts... Coffee... I need some breakfast / Do - o - nuts, coffee, I need some food. (Thu 16 April 2009, 8:32AM)

 

I srsly did wear these very glasses in high school. Wish I were kidding. After 15+ yrs, they're off to the thrift. Link (Wed 15 April 2009, 8:34PM)

 

Mudhens home opener tomorrow at 5:30pm. That means that my exodus from work at 4:45 will likely be effing insane, as I work one block away. (Wed 15 April 2009, 6:27PM)

 

Memaw always said, "It doesn't matter if you're just a dishwasher; you be the best damn dishwasher you can be!" I need to work toward that. (Wed 15 April 2009, 6:18PM)

 

Called off work today, citing use of a personal day. Why? It's personal. (Wed 15 April 2009, 12:01PM)

 

Boss liked my MSTR presentation, even though it was really just a tag-team presentation with me driving. Nothing special, but it went well. (Tue 14 April 2009, 3:08PM)

 

Presentation in 40 mins. Showing the web dev team how MicroStrategy works. Basic report creation. Piece of cake... so why am I nervous? (Tue 14 April 2009, 12:19PM)

 

Clean dresser FTW! Slowly, ever so slowly, I'm getting my disorganized mess under control. Link (Mon 13 April 2009, 9:55PM)

 

Listening to music in my bedroom via the internal speaker on my iPhone reminds me of listening to my clock radio when I was ten years old. (Mon 13 April 2009, 8:34PM)

 

Ate so much yesterday that I didn't get hungry for breakfast today. Or lunch. Finally ate a banana at 1:30pm. (Mon 13 April 2009, 3:06PM)

 

Ate too much dinner, then ate too much dessert. Snapped at the bro-in-law. Otherwise, very much enjoying the Easter gathering. (Sun 12 April 2009, 6:02PM)

 

Happy Zombie Jesus Day! To celebrate the legend of the undead social activist, we're going to hang out w/family and eat kielbasa & pierogies (Sun 12 April 2009, 11:22AM)

 

Who watches the Watchcat? Link (Sat 11 April 2009, 2:22PM)

 

I find it difficult to believe that none of the 50 people I follow have posted a tweet in the last three hours. (Fri 10 April 2009, 6:45PM)

 

There. I did it. I scheduled my first dentist's appt in nigh on 10 years. Some Saturday morning in the near future, I'll have a clean mouth. (Fri 10 April 2009, 3:43PM)

 

Damn, it's quiet in here. Half the people in my cube row are gone for the day. Someone's playing music elsewhere in the office. It's Friday. (Fri 10 April 2009, 2:24PM)

 

Pimsleur Japanese I Lesson 1 is very much a review. That's good, though; relistening is good for improving my accent and pronunciation. (Fri 10 April 2009, 12:41PM)

 

I met my husband just over 13 years ago, during my college heyday. We were young and poor and silly. Doesn't seem so long ago, really. (Fri 10 April 2009, 10:41AM)

 

Quiet and somewhat deserted around the office this Good Friday morning. I'm thinking this is going to be a long one. (Fri 10 April 2009, 9:48AM)

 

Been playing Civ (& napping) instead of doing the things I need to do. Been pwned 3 times now. Fighting the urge to start yet another game. (Thu 9 April 2009, 10:32PM)

 

Diner: "Is your meat halal? Is it kosher?" Waitress: "No, all of our meat is cooked." Wow. Talk about religious ignorance. (Thu 9 April 2009, 2:38PM)

 

Lunch at Ranya's was delicious and well-priced, but those two tasty nuggets of falafel just aren't sitting quite right. (Thu 9 April 2009, 1:16PM)

 

When you specify that you have "impeccable communication skills," I will look that much harder for grammatical errors. And I will find them. (Thu 9 April 2009, 11:09AM)

 

Making mango chicken recipe found on wanderingchopsticks.blogspot.com. Looks like a winner; may make this for the hubby this weekend! (Wed 8 April 2009, 6:23PM)

 

Co-worker to college-age daughter: "Well, it's just a ride home. You don't have to be best friends or anything." Been there, done that. (Wed 8 April 2009, 1:15PM)

 

Still one hour away from my self-imposed "quiet time," but I'm starting to wind down. Must take advantage of this development. More sleep! (Tue 7 April 2009, 8:56PM)

 

I hate it when I outwit myself. I put my cheapo iPod speakers away; don't remember where. Blasting tunes from the stereo downstairs instead. (Tue 7 April 2009, 7:06PM)

 

Self-medicating my continued fatigue with caffeine (Diet Mtn Dew) and chocolate. FAIL. (Tue 7 April 2009, 1:52PM)

 

Stayed steady at my 10% weight this week. Was expecting something more, but I can deal with just not regaining. Slow & steady wins the race? (Tue 7 April 2009, 12:09PM)

 

Dreamed that our first meal in Nihon was a fried bologna sandwich, bubble gum flavor, with sides of unagi and ebi. And it was actually good. (Tue 7 April 2009, 11:02AM)

 

Just listed myself in the http://localtweeps.com local Twitter directory in ZIP 43615 (Mon 6 April 2009, 2:40PM)

 

"N. Korea launches rocket despite international concern" The U.S. military says nothing made it into orbit, though. Link (Sun 5 April 2009, 2:19PM)

 

Purchased capris, bermudas, and short shorts at Fashion Bug today. I haven't gotten to shop on the misses' side of FB for 13 years. Damn. (Sat 4 April 2009, 9:12PM)

 

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I want to sit down and conjugate some Japanese verbs like I had to for Latin. I think it would help. (Fri 3 April 2009, 11:44PM)

 

Oh, smart.fm, you are so tricky. You're teaching me multiple vocabulary words in the same sentence without letting on. Tricksty! (Fri 3 April 2009, 11:32PM)

 

Tried to fight it off, but ended up taking a 90 min nap. Had a weird dream about a high school choir concert thanking God for technology. ?? (Fri 3 April 2009, 8:12PM)

 

Can't get excited about my lunch walk today. Going to skip it. Feeling pretty meh today. Where did yesterday's good mood go? (Fri 3 April 2009, 12:24PM)

 

Fashion-conscious ladeez: I need new shorts. Still not un-plus-size enough to wear Buckle shorts, though I <3 their jeans. Suggestions? (Fri 3 April 2009, 10:17AM)

 

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness FTW! I guess Wednesday's arm workout did something, after all. (Fri 3 April 2009, 9:14AM)

 

One of the evening's tasks is complete. Now on to the next, and the next, until I decide I'm done for the night, as Alanis keeps me company. (Thu 2 April 2009, 6:59PM)

 

Dear WW Cust Srvc: When changing your eTools renewal process, plz mention the change in your return email, or I'll end up emailing u again. (Thu 2 April 2009, 3:15PM)

 

Ventured out on my walk sans coat. Could use a light jacket, but my heavy winter coat would have been overkill. (Thu 2 April 2009, 12:42PM)

 

This morning's random thought: How long until someone remakes / massacres the movie "Pete's Dragon"? May as well ruin another memory... (Thu 2 April 2009, 8:42AM)

 

It's official: I need to start plowing through some of these 1oz fragrance oil samples. Soy candles, anyone? Link (Wed 1 April 2009, 10:28PM)

 

Willpower won out tonight when I convinced myself to do my upper body workout instead of stuffing my face. Victory is mine! (Wed 1 April 2009, 8:38PM)

 

I wish this were an April Fool's joke. Hit and run accident in TX; the driver had the gall to leave an apology note: Link (Wed 1 April 2009, 11:47AM)

 

Found an easier way to bookmark Japanese locations on my iPhone: email Google directions to myself, open on the iPhone, then save location. (Tue 31 March 2009, 4:00PM)

 

This week, I lost the one pound I gained last week. Officially back in the 180's. (Being 5'10" and a size 16, that's really not so bad.) (Tue 31 March 2009, 12:06PM)

 

If I'd had a sick day to blow today, I would've been sorely tempted to use it. I'm totally exhausted this morning, even after 7 hours sleep. (Tue 31 March 2009, 9:06AM)

 

Well, this was an unproductive evening. I'll take care of business tomorrow. Tonight, I'll just be washing the dishes and going to bed soon. (Mon 30 March 2009, 10:26PM)

 

Freaking starving this afternoon. Might have to have a snackie before I make dinner tonight (fried brown rice with veggies and egg beaters). (Mon 30 March 2009, 4:28PM)

 

It takes some creative searching to get a Japanese address into Google Maps for iPhone. I also can't read the kanji for which train to take. (Mon 30 March 2009, 2:30PM)

 

You know what I could really go for? A Romanburger from Mr. Hero. A big, oily, toasty Romanburger (Don't worry, I won't really eat one.) (Mon 30 March 2009, 11:46AM)

 

Dear Kashi: The instructions on your GoLean hot cereal are flawed. 30 secs would have been sufficient. 1 min made my cereal explode. Thanks. (Mon 30 March 2009, 8:42AM)

 

Chicken feet are surprisingly yummy. Glad @schnuth and I tried them, but not sure if we'll get them again. Link (Sun 29 March 2009, 3:02PM)

 

I love the smell of Grounds For Thought. Coffee, cinnamon, baked goods, and a touch of something else I can't place. I love it here. (Sat 28 March 2009, 4:36PM)

 

Trying to decide if it's time to break out the girly tees that were too small last year. Link (Sat 28 March 2009, 12:35PM)

 

Up and about early for a Saturday. Plans: reading, website stuff, lunch, Animarathon (hi, @alexheberling!), do BG, dinner, Starbucks. Yup. (Sat 28 March 2009, 10:07AM)

 

Where are these recruiters getting my work number? I'm happily employed, people. And definitely not qualified to be VP of Data Warehousing. (Fri 27 March 2009, 12:50PM)

 

Why does IE keep crashing? Is it CNN or iGoogle that's killing it? Meh, whatever. I'll just use my iPhone instead. Stupid work 'puter. (Fri 27 March 2009, 11:49AM)

 

Totoro says, "Kyou wa kinyoubi desu! (Today is Friday!)" Link (Fri 27 March 2009, 10:12AM)

 

Consensus on last night's leg workout: Quads, check. Hams, need more work. Glutes, calves, and shins: woefully ignored. Must tweak workout. (Fri 27 March 2009, 9:32AM)

 

Apparently, although I've lost enough weight to buy jeans from Buckle, I need to be skinnier before they'll let me wear their shorts. Hmph. (Thu 26 March 2009, 10:30PM)

 

The line for the elevators after our staff mtg is like the line for the Raptor, but without the payoff at the end. (Thu 26 March 2009, 3:13PM)

 

Still, $13 for six 1oz fragrances isn't bad. And the customer service rep was polite and prompt. CandleScience.com FTW! #reviews (Thu 26 March 2009, 10:57AM)

 

Thought I got lucky last night when I didn't get charged shipping. Alas, was charged for it today. UPS site must have been down, per vendor. (Thu 26 March 2009, 10:39AM)

 

DL'ed some iPhone apps last night. Human Japanese (instructional), Kotoba! (Japanese dictionary), and iFitness (for workouts). Looking good. (Thu 26 March 2009, 9:26AM)

 

The latest Drinking Gourd Podcast from the Toledo Zen Center: Shih-Tou's Identity of Relative and Absolute. Link (Wed 25 March 2009, 10:39PM)

 

Good to know that I can write a decent-sized blog entry from my iPhone. Doubtful that I'll have 30mins to spare on my vacation to blog, tho. (Wed 25 March 2009, 1:19PM)

 

Time for the state-wide tornado drill. I probably should have warned @schnuth. He's probably in bed listening to the sirens like, WTF? (Wed 25 March 2009, 9:51AM)

 

Note to my Google Reader friends: When you share 17 things over the course of two minutes, I'm very disinclined to read any of them. (Wed 25 March 2009, 9:31AM)

 

Sometimes I wonder if packagers intentionally leave more dirt on the organic mushrooms to make them look more organic. (Tue 24 March 2009, 6:07PM)

 

Up one pound from last week's weigh-in. No big surprise, really. Ate too much dim sum on Sunday. I'll get back on track this week. (Tue 24 March 2009, 12:08PM)

 

"Legalize Drugs to Stop Violence." I am wholeheartedly in support of this. Link (Tue 24 March 2009, 11:37AM)

 

Trying to decide whether to keep using Twitter as a microblog, or try to post less personal and more informational and helpful tweets. (Tue 24 March 2009, 10:59AM)

 

My development work has come to a grinding halt because the data isn't available to work with. Time to find creative ways to keep busy. (Tue 24 March 2009, 9:36AM)

 

Alas, 90 minutes of gaming did indeed derail me. Now I'm beached in front of Animal Planet, watching a show about cat breeds. Hmph. (Mon 23 March 2009, 9:15PM)

 

There are things I want to get done this evening, but I just can't resist the pull of the xbox 360. 90 minutes won't totally derail me. (Mon 23 March 2009, 6:34PM)

 

I can string together sentences like a Japanese 3-year-old, but I wish I could manage the subtlety I can in English. Not gonna happen. (Mon 23 March 2009, 4:15PM)

 

A helpful Japanese phrase I should learn: "I didn't understand *anything* of what you just said." Preferably with lighthearted undertone. (Mon 23 March 2009, 4:13PM)

 

Just added myself to the wefollow.com twitter directory under: #toledo #blogger #blogs Link (Mon 23 March 2009, 3:13PM)

 

Southwyck Mall demolition starts today. Been vacant for two years. #Toledo Link (Mon 23 March 2009, 9:44AM)

 

Seven weeks until our vacation. I sound like a broken record, but I am SO looking forward to this. (Mon 23 March 2009, 8:43AM)

 

Hanging out while @schnuth gets his hair cut. He got the surly chick; hope his haircut goes well. (Sun 22 March 2009, 2:45PM)

 

Listening to @schnuth talk to his dad on the phone. They don't talk very often, so I won't complain that we haven't had lunch yet... :-) (Sat 21 March 2009, 1:51PM)

 

Just had a 2-hour phone call with my bestest friend Amy. I think we both needed that. (She is well, BTW, for anyone who knows her.) (Fri 20 March 2009, 10:22PM)

 

Dinner = grilled cheese and tomato soup. I think this may be the first time I've actually made my own grilled cheese sandwich. Yes, I'm 32. (Fri 20 March 2009, 6:10PM)

 

Just met Dick Buchholz while walking in downtown Toledo. Old Newsboys past president, retired teacher, speaker. Great guy, good ideas. (Fri 20 March 2009, 12:44PM)

 

RT @cameronmoll: At 10K followers, one to be randomly selected for choice of signed letterpress poster ($100 value) or $100 Amazon gift cert (Fri 20 March 2009, 11:02AM)

 

It's been over a decade, and it's long over, but I still can't listen to this song without thinking of that week. Bad memories, great song. (Fri 20 March 2009, 9:31AM)

 

It's Friday, and the first day of Spring. Not interested in working today, but I'll do it anyway. And listen to the Gandharvas' one song. (Fri 20 March 2009, 9:21AM)

 

It's funny how I can tweet about something once (cleavage, walk score, candlemaking) and get followers afterward, presumably from a search. (Thu 19 March 2009, 7:16PM)

 

Need to get over my weirdness about asking questions. This is ridiculous. Why do I have to gear myself up to ask about stuff I need to know? (Thu 19 March 2009, 9:33AM)

 

Why am I still awake and staring at my computer? I was exhausted two hours ago. Silly Diana. (Wed 18 March 2009, 11:15PM)

 

Dear Banner Mattress: Your TV commercial voiceover guy has absolute worst fake Irish accent I've ever heard. That was painful. (Wed 18 March 2009, 8:51PM)

 

Oh, good. It looks like my 401(k) rollover check arrived at its new home, safe and sound. (Wed 18 March 2009, 10:58AM)

 

This week just won't end. I need a Friday. More immediately, though, I need a nap. (Wed 18 March 2009, 9:32AM)

 

I'm very much enjoying @wilw's account of DMing for his son and friends. I've never played D&D myself, and it's giving me a taste of it. (Tue 17 March 2009, 1:33PM)

 

Finally met my 10% goal! Lost a full pound this week. 21.4 lbs down, less than 20 to go. Link (Tue 17 March 2009, 12:51PM)

 

Realizing that I feel sexier when I show collarbone than when I show cleavage. Is that weird? (Tue 17 March 2009, 11:33AM)

 

Enjoying having jazz on my iPod. Michel Petrucciani, Nicola Conte, a few others in the mix. ...And then the iPod randoms to disco. Hmm. (Tue 17 March 2009, 11:00AM)

 

I wrote a brief primer on St. Patrick on my blog back in 2005. Like Wikipedia Cliff Notes. Link (Tue 17 March 2009, 10:36AM)

 

I'm much more staticky today than the last time I wore this skirt. It's the hosiery, I know. I wish I had my anti-static spray with me. (Tue 17 March 2009, 9:06AM)

 

My home's Walk Score is 37/100 (Car-Dependent). What's yours? Link (Mon 16 March 2009, 1:57PM)

 

Easily distracted today. This is bad, as I need to be working on some SQL logic (which is SO not my forte). (Mon 16 March 2009, 1:48PM)

 

Wondering if I should've tried on a smaller size of pants this weekend. Bought size 16's (in Lane Bryant parlance, a size 2 Red). (Mon 16 March 2009, 11:56AM)

 

Grateful that the weather is finally inching toward Spring. Still below freezing overnight, but during the day it's no longer painful cold. (Mon 16 March 2009, 11:22AM)

 

Having trouble getting focused on work this morning, especially since I'm at a point where I need to ask questions to move forward. (Mon 16 March 2009, 9:42AM)

 

Beware the Ides of March! (Three years of Latin in high school and two semesters in college left some weird imprints on my brain...) (Sun 15 March 2009, 6:05PM)

 

Airing out the house for the first time this "spring." Getting cooler outside as the evening progresses: this won't last long. (Sun 15 March 2009, 4:52PM)

 

Informed potential candle buyer that I'm not equipped to supply 140 candles. Directed her to Etsy. Maybe missing out on a $500 candle order. (Fri 13 March 2009, 9:55PM)

 

Toledoans: know any jobhunters with mad SQL skillz and some ETL experience (DTS, SSIS)? Send them my way! (Fri 13 March 2009, 3:29PM)

 

Someone in NY wants to order over 100 soy candles from me for a party. This could either be really awesome or really suck. (Fri 13 March 2009, 2:03PM)

 

Skipping my lunch walk in favor of Getting Things Done. Have a last-minute tweak that needs done ASAP. (Fri 13 March 2009, 12:08PM)

 

Friday. Need to Get Things Done without caffeine today, as I'm out of cash money for vending and don't want to drink the free coffee swill. (Fri 13 March 2009, 9:02AM)

 

Long team lunch FTW! Too bad Kotobuki doesn't have any decent sushi lunch specials. Spent (and ate) too much for lunch. (Thu 12 March 2009, 2:15PM)

 

Sometimes, it's really unfun being a girl. Like today. Just popped some ibuprofen and now I'm going back to bed. (Wed 11 March 2009, 8:01AM)

 

I thought for sure I'd been stood up by the UPS Man. But, no -- he arrived with my (unexpectedly large) delivery at 7:00pm. Yay! (Tue 10 March 2009, 7:03PM)

 

Supposed to get a UPS delivery today. Hesitant to start my evening workout until the brown truck shows up. Kickboxing DVD will have to wait. (Tue 10 March 2009, 6:20PM)

 

Mid-afternoon mtg kinda wrecked my flow. Now I have 45mins to get back into the groove before my next mtg. Let's get something accomplished. (Tue 10 March 2009, 3:17PM)

 

Official WW weigh-in: down 2.2 lbs this week. Lost last week's gain plus some. Only 0.6 away from my 10% goal. Should be more excited. (Tue 10 March 2009, 12:07PM)

 

The lavender candles I made last night may be bordering on TOO strong, for once. A 2oz mini tin is smelling up my desk at work quite well. (Tue 10 March 2009, 9:54AM)

 

CNN: "America becoming less Christian, survey finds." AMEN. Link (Tue 10 March 2009, 9:01AM)

 

The Trekkie in me is really going to have to let go of everything I've read in ST novels. They're not canon, no matter how I wish they were. (Mon 9 March 2009, 7:21PM)

 

Weekly 1-on-1 mtg with supervisor lasted over an hour. It was a good talk, though. I'm lucky to have a boss I can talk with openly. (Mon 9 March 2009, 3:53PM)

 

CNN quotable from a Barbie collector: "Look, we're not as bad as the Star Trek convention people." I take offense to that. Seriously. (Mon 9 March 2009, 11:55AM)

 

Hmm. My employer 401k matching isn't fully vested until I've been working here for 6 years. (Mon 9 March 2009, 10:41AM)

 

Helpful list of Japanese onomatopoeia (sound effect words): Link (Sun 8 March 2009, 10:09PM)

 

A few of my Valentine's Day carnations are still alive and kicking. I might have to make a habit of purchasing flowers for around the house. (Sun 8 March 2009, 4:59PM)

 

Getting ready to head out to the ranch to teach @jayweik about using his iMac for audio editing, and perhaps exporting video for iPod. (Sun 8 March 2009, 1:23PM)

 

My verdict on Watchmen: loved it. I've never read the comics. From what @schnuth has explained, they distilled the plotlines down well. (Sat 7 March 2009, 7:12PM)

 

Buds! There's tiny leaf buds on the maple tree in our back yard. Not on the ones in the front yet. Still, spring is on the horizon. Yay! (Sat 7 March 2009, 10:23AM)

 

It's been yet another Friday night with Civ Rev and a couple of drinks. Seriously contemplating playing another game in hopes that I'll win. (Fri 6 March 2009, 10:18PM)

 

#myfirstconcert (rock concert, anyway) was the Violent Femmes at BGSU in 1996, I think it was. I had the flu BAD but went anyway. (Fri 6 March 2009, 3:40PM)

 

Old 401k lost 38% of its value in the past quarter. Finally been distributed for rollover to my new 401k, where I can keep an eye on it. (Fri 6 March 2009, 3:29PM)

 

After such a brutal winter, I'll gladly take 61°F, even with it being windy and overcast. This is fantastic. (Fri 6 March 2009, 12:42PM)

 

Oh, shit. @jonathancoulton is in Ann Arbor tonight, and I think we forgot to buy tickets in advance. It's sold out now, of course. (Fri 6 March 2009, 10:09AM)

 

It's relatively warm out, and I'm wearing a cute outfit. This is not conducive to concentration on work. Time to caffeinate and prioritize. (Fri 6 March 2009, 9:18AM)

 

Looking thru the Japan '07 Bag of Awesomeness. I'd forgotten I bought half this stuff! Totoro stamps, stickers... Link (Thu 5 March 2009, 10:19PM)

 

Holy shit. I can almost read Japanese. I sound like a damn preschooler sounding it out, but I can recognize and remember most hiragana. ^_^ (Thu 5 March 2009, 9:48PM)

 

My Outlook Calendar at work now syncs to my Google Calendar, and my Google Calendar syncs with my iPhone Calendar. I feel all connected now. (Thu 5 March 2009, 3:36PM)

 

What a day. Meetings and busy-ness all around. Need to wrangle some approvals for a change going into production today. Have one hour. o.O (Thu 5 March 2009, 3:00PM)

 

Getting really sick of BeTwittered losing my tweets. Also just getting sick in general. Will likely space out during my Day o' Meetings. (Thu 5 March 2009, 10:55AM)

 

These rare sinus headaches are a relatively new development for me. A few years ago, I didn't know what a sinus headache even felt like. (Wed 4 March 2009, 3:42PM)

 

Hey, self? Eating refined sugars will NOT make you feel better physically. Just stick with the fruit you brought to work with you. (Wed 4 March 2009, 12:30PM)

 

I think I might be coming down with something. Damn. Contemplating staying home from Zen tonight (but still running one necessary errand). (Wed 4 March 2009, 12:07PM)

 

The iPod function on the iPhone is difficult to pause quickly. Listening to podcasts at my desk becomes an exercise in frustration. (Wed 4 March 2009, 10:37AM)

 

Everything on today's to-do list is DONE. Well, except zazen. I'll sit before bed, then I will have accomplished all I set out to do today. (Tue 3 March 2009, 10:13PM)

 

Letter to grandparents is written. Mentioned the Toledo Zen Center. Hope that doesn't get me written out of the will. (They're Mormon.) (Tue 3 March 2009, 7:52PM)

 

Getting ready to write a letter to my grandparents. I could call them, I suppose, but letter-writing is the more traditional means. (Tue 3 March 2009, 7:11PM)

 

RT @AdamHansen via @laser: Jazz lovers... Just saw this sign in front of the new downtown Toledo arena being built. Link (Tue 3 March 2009, 1:04PM)

 

Official WW weigh-in: up 2 lbs. Disappointing, but not unexpected. Need to formulate a battle plan to keep me on program in the evenings. (Tue 3 March 2009, 12:07PM)

 

I'm so OCD about tracking the music I listen to that I haven't used Pandora b/c it won't log to my last.fm profile. I think I'm lame. (Tue 3 March 2009, 10:21AM)

 

This morning's preview weigh-in was disappointingly high. I attribute it to my muscles retaining water, and not last night's 8 Fig Newtons. (Tue 3 March 2009, 8:43AM)

 

Charlie Gibson has subpar lighting and/or makeup and/or soft focus filter today on World News. Looking his age in a big way. (Mon 2 March 2009, 6:38PM)

 

Three ibuprofen and two hours of sleep later, I'm feeling closer to normal. Should actually be able to spend time at work typing & clicking. (Mon 2 March 2009, 10:19AM)

 

Have decided I need to take the names of other gods in vain. Instead of shit, I think I'll start saying Shiva. Instead of Goddamn, Ganesh. (Mon 2 March 2009, 10:05AM)

 

Even more muscles are sore this morning. Taking a half day of sick time. Ibuprofen and vitamins and back to bed for a couple of hours. (Mon 2 March 2009, 7:55AM)

 

My arms are still sore from moving that damn sofa, my hands have no grip, and my fingers don't straighten. Functional fitness FAIL. (Sun 1 March 2009, 10:57PM)

 

Just got pwned by a giant sofa. My fucking forearms and hands are stiff like a motherfucker. Embarrassed and feeling like a girl. (Sun 1 March 2009, 1:52PM)

 

Tall skinny Caramel Macchiato FTW! Can't believe I've never had one of these before. (Sat 28 February 2009, 8:40PM)

 

Slept in too long, even for a Saturday. Again. That's what I get for having three drinks last night and staying up past 2am, I suppose. (Sat 28 February 2009, 12:37PM)

 

Playing Civ Rev on 360 and indulging in some mixed drinks. So goes my Friday night. Solitary, yet enjoyable in that geeky sort of way. (Fri 27 February 2009, 10:05PM)

 

Back at my desk with a tuna sandwich. Ran the gauntlet of vending unscathed and stuck with the real food. A step in the right direction. (Fri 27 February 2009, 11:47AM)

 

My frozen meal didn't satisfy my lunch hungry. Contemplating going down to the 6th floor and gawking into the vending machines. (Fri 27 February 2009, 11:32AM)

 

OMFG. Is IE7 supposed to take 20 mins to install? That was ridiculous. (Fri 27 February 2009, 10:59AM)

 

Hmm. That didn't work. Try this: Link (Fri 27 February 2009, 10:23AM)

 

Toledo peeps: Need to know when your trash will be picked up? Check the calendar! Link (Fri 27 February 2009, 9:56AM)

 

Waiting for the garbage truck to finish picking up on my little dead end street so I can get out and get to work. I'm already late. (Fri 27 February 2009, 8:15AM)

 

Thanks to the patience and assistance of my co-worker, I think my SQL-fu increased +1 today. Feeling good about myself. (Thu 26 February 2009, 4:13PM)

 

comment on my blog to expound on some points in a post. do i put it in the comments, add to the post itself, or write a new post? thoughts? (Thu 26 February 2009, 9:22AM)

 

Unexpected onramp closure forced a scenic tour of Cleveland. Holy shit, the map app on my iPhone actually came in handy for once! (Wed 25 February 2009, 1:15PM)

 

Out lunch = our lunch. Fat fingers. (Wed 25 February 2009, 1:04PM)

 

Done with out lunch at Tower City. Heading back to Toledo. Link (Wed 25 February 2009, 1:00PM)

 

Whew! That was a lot of information. Looks like MicroStrategy 9 is going to be bad-ass. Looking forward to playing with it sometime soon. (Wed 25 February 2009, 11:50AM)

 

Not very good at using the "back channel" during presentations. Have lots of notes for a later blog post, tho. In brief, MSTR9 looks SWEET. (Wed 25 February 2009, 10:59AM)

 

At the Hyatt, ready to learn about MicroStrategy 9. Curious about what 9 has to offer. Link (Wed 25 February 2009, 9:00AM)

 

Up early in preparation for the Cleveland trip. My cat thinks I'm up early just for her, and is snuggling and getting my lap all hairy. (Wed 25 February 2009, 6:08AM)

 

The woman who choreographed the OK Go video with the treadmills? She's on Deliver Me on Discovery Health tonight. (Tue 24 February 2009, 10:12PM)

 

Getting up much earlier than usual tomorrow. Must surrender to the sleepy... (Tue 24 February 2009, 9:30PM)

 

Sometimes I wonder how many of my Twitter followers actually find my tweets interesting and how many follow me hoping I'll follow them back. (Tue 24 February 2009, 7:21PM)

 

Less than one pound to go until my 10% goal! Lost nearly a pound this week. There was a time when losing 0.8 lbs would not have been enough. (Tue 24 February 2009, 12:13PM)

 

Truly caffeinated for the first time in weeks. Boy howdy, am I strung out. Jittery and wide-eyed all the way. And cold. Did I mention cold? (Tue 24 February 2009, 11:12AM)

 

Feeling a little discombobulated this morning. Tackling several different things at once, after taking a personal day yesterday. (Tue 24 February 2009, 10:04AM)

 

I'm so looking forward to the time change. My energy and productivity in the evenings is much higher when it's still light out. (Mon 23 February 2009, 6:46PM)

 

Rollover form for my old 401k is finally signed, notarized, and ready to mail! After over a year. Whew. (Mon 23 February 2009, 3:35PM)

 

Bonus of taking the day off to run weekday errands: having lunch with the hubby. Too bad our favorite sushiya is closed on Mondays. *pout* (Mon 23 February 2009, 1:22PM)

 

Planned to take half a personal day off of work today. Decided to make it a whole day at the last minute this morning. Maybe not wise. Meh. (Mon 23 February 2009, 7:35AM)

 

Plenty of things I could be accomplishing on a Sunday evening in tandem with laundry and dinner, but I can't get motivated to do much else. (Sun 22 February 2009, 6:46PM)

 

Never thought I'd look back on high school and actually remember the fun times. Next week, I'll be scanning in some band pics from the '90s. (Fri 20 February 2009, 11:55PM)

 

Wow. @dooce must get a shit-ton of e-mail and spam: I sent her a msg and had to reply to a return msg to whitelist myself as a real person. (Fri 20 February 2009, 9:17PM)

 

Editing the Drinking Gourd Podcast for this week. Environmental noise is rough in this one; I hope the Levelator is up to the challenge! (Fri 20 February 2009, 7:56PM)

 

You know the song that plays in Star Trek when Spock gets emotions and falls in love? Yeah, it's playing in the dead mall where I'm walking. (Fri 20 February 2009, 12:29PM)

 

Sitting in the lunchroom awaiting a call. Why is there music piped in here? Sounds like Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett. Yeesh. (Fri 20 February 2009, 11:50AM)

 

Looking through my photos category on my blog and realizing that getting my Lomo marked a huge increase in the number of photos I took. (Thu 19 February 2009, 10:59PM)

 

Today feels like Friday. Work feels quieter than usual; plus, I'm really looking forward to getting home and playing with my new lens. (Thu 19 February 2009, 1:17PM)

 

Really wish Meetup.com had a mobile site. Starting to get spoiled by all the awesome mobile sites out there. (Thu 19 February 2009, 11:22AM)

 

Great. Now I'm talking to my iPod like @wilw talks to iTunes. Me: Shuffle me some good working tunes! iPod: Theme to Ice Castles? Me: FAIL. (Thu 19 February 2009, 10:27AM)

 

All IS supervisors are out at a management 360° review session offsite today. While the cat's away... (Just kidding. I have work to do.) (Thu 19 February 2009, 8:25AM)

 

It's too late to be hungry, and I've used up all my Points. Giant glass of water, then my evening tea - that should fix my little wagon. (Wed 18 February 2009, 11:04PM)

 

Lensbaby 3G arrived today! Minus three aperture rings. :( Still, I'll have a shit-ton of fun taking photos for my blog tomorrow evening. (Wed 18 February 2009, 6:42PM)

 

Arrived at my desk today at 8:07 instead of my usual 8:40. That wasn't so bad, now, was it? Now to tweak for that last 10 minutes. (Wed 18 February 2009, 8:15AM)

 

Dear self: What did the Wii Fit yoga trainer ever do to you? It's not nice to tell her to fuck off when she tells you the obvious. (Tue 17 February 2009, 6:28PM)

 

Building-wide email from HR re: morning tardiness = I need to make it to work about 40mins earlier for a while, despite being salaried. (Tue 17 February 2009, 4:13PM)

 

I get more depressed with each WW mtg that I stay in this same range I've been in. This week, I vow not to eat ANY flex points. (Tue 17 February 2009, 12:50PM)

 

I like my mini Moleskine notebook better than iGoogle's sticky notes for writing down blog ideas. iGoogle tends to forget to save my stuff. (Tue 17 February 2009, 11:03AM)

 

Mentally and physically exhausted. Had a strange and uncomfortable dream after I turned off my alarm this morning. (Tue 17 February 2009, 9:27AM)

 

A giant, Panera-sized chai latte is a great way to relax and wind down before bed. Warm milk and tea in Pier 1 crockery; can't go wrong. (Tue 17 February 2009, 12:13AM)

 

Ow. When the hell did I get this paper cut on the tip of my index finger? How inconvenient. And painful. (Mon 16 February 2009, 8:12PM)

 

This headache makes me sad. It also makes me not able to concentrate anymore. I'm done for the day. (Mon 16 February 2009, 4:28PM)

 

What kind of ballsy a-hole steals @lancearmstrong's one-of-a-kind bike? Lame. (Mon 16 February 2009, 11:44AM)

 

How is it that the preset retirement fund portion of my 401k is doing worse than my individual investments? I'm not a financial expert. (Mon 16 February 2009, 10:36AM)

 

Reading Domino magazine, feeling overwhelmed at the amount of interior decorating I haven't done in the five years we've owned our house. (Sun 15 February 2009, 11:50AM)

 

I think my friend Amy would have gotten more out of PZ's talk than I did, but it was still maybe not interesting, but at least educational. (Sat 14 February 2009, 9:27PM)

 

At the Darwin Day Banquet in Columbus. Hors d'oeurves, jazz piano, and a roomful of strangers. PZ Myers is speaking later. Hope this is fun. (Sat 14 February 2009, 6:21PM)

 

Getting crafty ideas for displaying old calendar photos as wall art. Involves grommets and matte board. Still ironing out the details. (Fri 13 February 2009, 7:44PM)

 

Whew. What a day. Productive like I haven't been productive in weeks. Not quite done with everything yet, but it still feels good. (Fri 13 February 2009, 4:31PM)

 

Finally digging into the M&Ms my boss's boss gave me for Christmas. Boy howdy, am I a cheap date. So insanely wired right now. O_O (Fri 13 February 2009, 12:48PM)

 

I did it again. Left my wallet at home in the bag I took to Zen on Wednesday. NOTE TO SELF: put wallet in purse kthx. (Fri 13 February 2009, 8:51AM)

 

Can't believe I'm actually PURCHASING indie music online. That's what I get for listening to back episodes of old indie music podcasts. (Thu 12 February 2009, 11:01PM)

 

On my way to lunch. Forgot my wallet at home, so my supervisor is covering me. Sweet! (Thu 12 February 2009, 11:50AM)

 

Today's challenge (besides normal work stuff): Eat healthy during our monthly departmental lunch... this time, it's Chinese. (Thu 12 February 2009, 10:16AM)

 

Good morning, uterus! Won't you meet my friend, Advil? You two are going to get along fabulously... (Thu 12 February 2009, 9:03AM)

 

Holy crap. Enhanced podcasts are even more awesome on the iPhone than they were on my "old" iPod. List of chapters FTW! (Wed 11 February 2009, 1:00PM)

 

Trying to decide whether to walk indoors and forfeit the fresh air, or walk outdoors with an umbrella that may or may not be helpful. (Wed 11 February 2009, 11:20AM)

 

"This is what I think whenever I see one of the new Pepsi ads" (via @cameronmoll) Link (Wed 11 February 2009, 10:57AM)

 

It occurs to me that we have several items from our last Japan trip that should be on display in our home. Totoro mug, Hello Kitty coin.. (Tue 10 February 2009, 11:13PM)

 

Getting despondent about my three-month weight loss plateau. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Maybe I'll go veggie or something. (Tue 10 February 2009, 1:07PM)

 

As much as I love Next Gen, I'll be glad when SciFi gets out of the first season. And, yes, I suppose I could just watch the DVDs. (Mon 9 February 2009, 10:25PM)

 

Cursebird Report: @dianaschnuth swears like a Scottish Comedian. Ranked: 15,614th worldwide. - Link (Mon 9 February 2009, 9:00PM)

 

Disappointed that the @Microstrategy Roadshow in Cleveland appears to already be full. My boss really wanted to check out ver9 in action. (Mon 9 February 2009, 3:20PM)

 

Feeling very frustrated with my work right now. Going to ask for help shortly. Brain is fried and immensely irritated. (Mon 9 February 2009, 1:42PM)

 

When the neighbor's dog woke me up an hour before my alarm today, I remember wanting to tweet, "I don't wish harm on any animal, but..." (Mon 9 February 2009, 10:38AM)

 

Need to get up earlier so I can spend the same morning quality time with the cat on the weekdays as I do on the weekends. She craves it. (Mon 9 February 2009, 9:24AM)

 

Tweaking my standard web design contract for a freelance food photography gig. Feels neat to change my title from Designer to Photographer. (Fri 6 February 2009, 10:37PM)

 

OMG. Thanks for the Marilyn Manson, last.fm! I wouldn't have realized that's just what I needed today. *slow thrashing* (Fri 6 February 2009, 2:12PM)

 

Oh, there we go. The Guest wifi network *will* let me stream last.fm. Awesome. (Fri 6 February 2009, 2:02PM)

 

Both iPod and iPhone are low on juice. Can't play iPod while charging. Means I'm at the mercy of the cellular network to stream my last.fm. (Fri 6 February 2009, 2:00PM)

 

I'm a published photographer! Read the blog post: Link (Fri 6 February 2009, 1:35PM)

 

Trying to decide if 24°F is "warm" enough for a walk outside. (Fri 6 February 2009, 12:01PM)

 

Just researched food photography rates and quoted an insanely low price to a potential client. We'll see if she bites or balks. (Fri 6 February 2009, 9:58AM)

 

I'm a little concerned about the coughing and sniffling I'm hearing around me. Breaking out the hand sanitizer. (Thu 5 February 2009, 12:14PM)

 

Note to companies on Twitter: if you beg me to retweet your posts, I will refuse. I only retweet links for a good cause, or for teh funnies. (Thu 5 February 2009, 10:28AM)

 

May have studied too much Japanese before bed last night. I'm positive I dreamed of hiragana. (Thu 5 February 2009, 9:07AM)

 

Whoa. Gmail went and prettied up their buttons. That took me by surprise just now. (Wed 4 February 2009, 10:14PM)

 

Have a list of nouns and adjectives in Nihongo: husband, shirt, shorts, jeans, and colors. Now to string them together and add some verbs. (Wed 4 February 2009, 4:23PM)

 

Just back from a walk with @relysh. Weekly Japanese flash card quizzing with Sheryl-chan FTW! (Wed 4 February 2009, 12:44PM)

 

Helping put out fires at work makes it challenging to focus on my normal tasks (which are confuddling me already). (Wed 4 February 2009, 10:17AM)

 

One of the downsides of having a backlog of talks to podcast? When entire days go missing, or out of order, and confusion sets in. (Tue 3 February 2009, 9:13PM)

 

Trying the tactic of "closing the kitchen" to keep me from evening eating. Dishes are washed, counter is clean. Only water & tea from here. (Tue 3 February 2009, 7:51PM)

 

Hmm. Co-worker in another dept has discovered my Twitter. *waves* Hi, [redacted]! (Tue 3 February 2009, 2:18PM)

 

Sleep has been had. I have showered. Just emailed the boss that I will be in at 1:00. Before that: zazen and some lunch. (Tue 3 February 2009, 11:02AM)

 

WTF is up with my sleep these days?It felt like I was awake once an hour last night. I caved and used my sick day today. Freaking exhausted. (Tue 3 February 2009, 7:58AM)

 

Time for Wesley to save the ship again. This wasn't nearly as obvious and annoying when I was 13. (Mon 2 February 2009, 9:56PM)

 

Also? Sorry about the writing in those first couple of seasons of ST:TNG, @wilw. Not that it was my fault or anything, of course. (Mon 2 February 2009, 8:23PM)

 

Watched Insurrection a few weeks ago; watching Data whistle in the holodeck now is bittersweet. Really brought him to life, @BrentSpiner. (Mon 2 February 2009, 8:20PM)

 

Watching the ST:TNG pilot on SciFi, even though we own all 7 seasons on DVD. Troi's rocking the 80s hair, and I love everyone's overacting. (Mon 2 February 2009, 7:41PM)

 

Oh, man. PZ Myers is going to be in Cbus for a Darwin Day 2009 banquet. Reservations to this would be an AWESOME Valentine: Link (Mon 2 February 2009, 1:54PM)

 

If I could combine the vocab from JapanesePod101 Survival Phrases with the Pimsleur Method of repeating new words at intervals, I'd be set. (Mon 2 February 2009, 12:52PM)

 

New month = new sick day accumulated. Was so tempted to use it today, just because I had it. Alas, reason prevailed, and here I am. (Mon 2 February 2009, 9:04AM)

 

Oh, fuck. The Saigon Bistro is closed. For good. Now there's no Vietnamese restaurant in Toledo. Fuck. (Sat 31 January 2009, 1:35PM)

 

The History Channel is absolutely butchering these Roman names and words. As a former student of Latin, this is killing me slowly. (Fri 30 January 2009, 11:23PM)

 

Testing out my new Sigma 18-200mm lens. This will be a decent all-around lens, I think, but the macro capabilities are lacking. (Fri 30 January 2009, 7:26PM)

 

Thinking of more phrases I might need in Nihon: "Thanks for your patience; I know I speak Japanese poorly." (Fri 30 January 2009, 3:21PM)

 

Boss took care of time-sensitive project while I was stuck at home in the snow yesterday. Necessary, yes, but now I'm back to normalcy. Bah. (Fri 30 January 2009, 9:42AM)

 

OMFG. The Maps iPhone app gives directions IN TOKYO. Using public transportation. In Japanese, but still. I can ask a Nihonjin to help read. (Thu 29 January 2009, 11:43PM)

 

Good news: the ryokan I want to look into has a website! Bad news: it's all Nihongo de! Eh? Eigo de, onigaishimasu? Off to Google Translate. (Thu 29 January 2009, 3:36PM)

 

WOW! The snow plow just did not one but TWO consecutive passes down our dead-end street! That means I can go to work tomorrow! ..Yay? (Thu 29 January 2009, 2:37PM)

 

OK, it's official: I am not leaving the house this evening. Had to park the car 2 houses down b/c our street isn't plowed. Unacceptable. (Wed 28 January 2009, 5:48PM)

 

All a-flutter about the impending trip back to Tokyo. Just loaded up Google Street View to see our home away from home: Link (Wed 28 January 2009, 3:15PM)

 

Just got props from my boss on my new haircut. Her eyes bugged out when I told her how much it cost, though. That was fun. :-) (Wed 28 January 2009, 11:58AM)

 

Dear Black SUV: I'm sorry you had to follow me all the way downtown from my 'hood over snowy surface streets. Thx for not tailgating, tho! (Wed 28 January 2009, 8:59AM)

 

Had planned to shovel the driveway tonight, amongst other things. As it is, I'm just going to get to the basics before bed. (Tue 27 January 2009, 11:13PM)

 

Lost a pound somehow over the past two weeks. Not quite sure how that happened. Still 1.6 lbs to go for my 10% goal. (Tue 27 January 2009, 12:57PM)

 

Someone please pass the prozac. (Tue 27 January 2009, 10:42AM)

 

Realized last night that I am a selfish person. This realization has put me into a foul mood this morning. Would've stayed home if I could. (Tue 27 January 2009, 8:47AM)

 

That chai with milk I just made myself may have been a poor idea. Warm milk, late evening, but still with stuff to do. Fighting fatigue. (Mon 26 January 2009, 8:44PM)

 

I think @schnuth will be glad to know that AB's new rectangular, large glasses and sewn-in vest make him much less, shall we say, hittable. (Mon 26 January 2009, 8:05PM)

 

I can now do 14 consecutive "real" pushups! Not bad for someone who could only do 3 girlie (knee) pushups a couple months ago. (Mon 26 January 2009, 7:29PM)

 

Borrowing a co-worker's Lysol helped slightly, but this cube still feels a little... dingy. Tape residue on the walls, marks on the desktop. (Mon 26 January 2009, 3:15PM)

 

Chase card balance alert via e-mail tells me that my balance tfr is in process. Low-APR card now cleared for vacation expenses! (Mon 26 January 2009, 1:17PM)

 

Severely irritated that I can't locate an e-mail or form to contact Facebook directly and let them know that stuff's not loading correctly. (Sat 24 January 2009, 12:14AM)

 

#myfirstjob Hostess at the restaurant/bar where my mom worked. Fired b/c I was too slow, officially; really b/c they wanted my mom to quit. (Fri 23 January 2009, 6:07PM)

 

Hmm. Yeah, need to bring my tower over here, too. For some reason, all the gadgets on my Google portal (esp. Twitter) don't work. (Fri 23 January 2009, 3:20PM)

 

Moved into a new cube, in the thick of my dept and closer to the window. Need to scam my old keyboard; this one is loud and clunky. (Fri 23 January 2009, 2:43PM)

 

Potluck is in 90mins, and someone has their yummy crock pot goodness smelling up the 12th floor. *drool* (Fri 23 January 2009, 9:59AM)

 

Tonight's accomplishments: Making pudding for tomorrow's potluck, posting Photo Thursday to my blog, and researching zoom lenses. (Thu 22 January 2009, 11:19PM)

 

My cat apparently loves Ready Made Magazine as much as, if not more than, I do: Link (Thu 22 January 2009, 7:54PM)

 

Ugh... too much Indian buffet. Delicious, but irresistable. Two plates plus dessert and chai is officially too much lunch. *bloat* (Thu 22 January 2009, 1:24PM)

 

43min support call FTW! Yes, same problem as before. I'll give her credit, though: she's pleasant and helpful about it. Yet, it still sucks. (Wed 21 January 2009, 3:55PM)

 

About time to bundle up and go out for a walk. Outside. In the snow and the sun. Alone. So I can practice my Japanese without funny looks. (Wed 21 January 2009, 12:25PM)

 

Well, that's disappointing. I wanted to listen to the Slumdog Millionaire sdtk, but forgot to update my iPod. What I get for having 2 iPods. (Wed 21 January 2009, 10:26AM)

 

Would've used a sick day for mental health reasons today, if I had any sick days to use. As it is, I came in a little later than usual. (Wed 21 January 2009, 9:25AM)

 

The lag and rebuffering is killing me. I'll have to go back later and check out the musical numbers without the offending skips and gaps. (Tue 20 January 2009, 12:03PM)

 

Didn't think I'd be plugging in for the inaugural today, but here I am, with MSNBC in effect. --Oh, shit, invocation time. *eyeroll* (Tue 20 January 2009, 11:49AM)

 

Anyone need a helpdesk / desktop support job in Perrysburg (near Toledo)? Just got an email from a recruiter, 6 mos contract, $15-20/hr. (Tue 20 January 2009, 9:06AM)

 

I wish I knew why I'm so meh about everything lately. Work, exercise, food, TV, nothing interests me. Just don't care. Can't get excited. (Mon 19 January 2009, 9:44PM)

 

Wait. The White House has a furniture *collection*? Seems a bit extravagant, don't you think? (Mon 19 January 2009, 2:15PM)

 

Bank is closed today. That means my path down to the dead mall is blocked off unless I go outside. Damn. (Mon 19 January 2009, 12:14PM)

 

Also, I miss working for a company that gives me MLK Jr. Day off. (Mon 19 January 2009, 9:10AM)

 

Not a big fan of our new scale. It weighs me heavier than our old scale. :-( (Mon 19 January 2009, 8:53AM)

 

It's a new day. Temps are above zero, sushi is in my near future, we have tentative vacation plans for this May, and life is good. (Sat 17 January 2009, 10:58AM)

 

Retweet @shunn for truth: So many potholes it's like we've been bombed. Oh, wait, we have. BY WINTER. (Fri 16 January 2009, 3:20PM)

 

I love my iPhone. I can listen to podcasts I'm no longer subscribed to, like JapanesePod101. (Fri 16 January 2009, 1:51PM)

 

Seriously contemplating taking Vacation '09 in Japan again, this time with different tours and destinations. Same hotel, though. We <3 it. (Fri 16 January 2009, 12:57PM)

 

Survey says: -11F here in Toledo, wind chill of -31F. That explains why my fingers felt like they were going to fall off this morning. (Fri 16 January 2009, 9:24AM)

 

Why am I in this funky Don't Give A Shit mood? Don't care about AB, or exercise, or Photo Thursday, or where to go on vacation. Meh. (Thu 15 January 2009, 9:00PM)

 

Interesting. @brentspiner hasn't even twittered once, and already has 1,375 followers (as of last count). And, yes, I am now one of them. (Thu 15 January 2009, 3:43PM)

 

40min support call FTW! (i.e. me calling support. and not making much progress.) *headdesk* (Thu 15 January 2009, 2:40PM)

 

The good news: Tuesday's lunges with Wii Fit didn't mess with my knees! Bad news: my quads are still stiff and sore. Maybe that's good, too. (Thu 15 January 2009, 11:05AM)

 

Good lordy. It's below zero outside. Saturday is supposed to be a high of 24F, though! It's a freaking heat wave. (Thu 15 January 2009, 10:42AM)

 

Getting ready to sit through a two hour marathon presentation on Endeca here at work. Hope to learn something interesting. (Wed 14 January 2009, 2:08PM)

 

...And I just uploaded the podcast without the intro. D'oh! Recorded intro, inserted into Audition session, reuploading to Libsyn. Silly. (Tue 13 January 2009, 10:31PM)

 

Next time I decide to work out with my Wii Fit, I should really save the lunges until the end. Wobbly quads make for poor balance-boarding. (Tue 13 January 2009, 7:25PM)

 

"Depressed," for me, does not necessarily mean "sad." More like unmotivated, disinterested, couldn't care less, negative, need I go on? (Tue 13 January 2009, 2:02PM)

 

Avoided wetting my feet in the puddle I parked in. Then went to step over a snow bank in the parking garage and stepped in icy, dirty water. (Tue 13 January 2009, 9:01AM)

 

I don't care how many times they rename the Girl Scout cookies; the caramel ones are Samoas and the peanut butter ones are Tagalongs. (Mon 12 January 2009, 9:06AM)

 

Google Reader's system of sharing still makes my head spin. I lost @mightymur and now I have to get her back. Not sure how I lost her. Meh. (Sun 11 January 2009, 10:49PM)

 

Sick hubby + snowstorm = dinner of miso soup with zucchini, red onion and udon. Will make this again! Link (Sat 10 January 2009, 7:19PM)

 

My street. My dead-end street. It's been PLOWED. This never happens! Well, maybe sometimes, when we get 4 to 6 inches of snow in 24hrs. (Sat 10 January 2009, 12:47PM)

 

It's still fucking snowing. I am so not into having some kind of Norman Rockwell-esque "Let It Snow" sort of holed-in weekend. (Fri 9 January 2009, 11:27PM)

 

Hey! I finally won a game of Go against my iPhone. Granted, it was on a 9x9 board with a handicap of 6, but still... I won! Quite handily. (Fri 9 January 2009, 4:37PM)

 

Going to quit the Qwitter service. Only lost one follower, but just getting that one notification made me feel like jr. high all over again. (Fri 9 January 2009, 12:08PM)

 

Took a batch of macro photos this evening, featuring some miniature clay flowers. Didn't see the single cat hair on one flower until after. (Thu 8 January 2009, 9:34PM)

 

Seriously tired of sucking down cough drops that don't always do the trick. Might go to UrgentCare on Saturday if things don't improve. (Thu 8 January 2009, 11:24AM)

 

OMFG. One of my photos is going to be published in the Spring 2009 issue of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. And I'm getting paid for it! (Wed 7 January 2009, 9:53PM)

 

Hadn't intended to stay home sick from work. A night of coughing and phlegm-choking changed my mind. Next time I'll just go in late, though. (Wed 7 January 2009, 12:13PM)

 

Said to me by the woman in the parking garage elevator: "You look like I feel!" Gee, thanks, lady. That makes me feel so much better. (Tue 6 January 2009, 8:56AM)

 

Just realized I forgot to resync my iPhone after snagging that Go app from Aaron. So much for a 20min Go break in the lunchroom... (Mon 5 January 2009, 12:46PM)

 

Meijer-brand DayQuil making my coughing and stuffy nose feel great. Also making me feel kinda stoned and out of it. Whee! (Mon 5 January 2009, 10:57AM)

 

Last night's sleep sponsored by The Big Freakin' Q. Currently wishing I were still at home, asleep. Alas, time for a new work week. (Mon 5 January 2009, 8:47AM)

 

Now I'm in the game store while the boy shops for boy things. (Sat 3 January 2009, 5:41PM)

 

J Jill to the rescue! Six sweaters for $100 with the clearance sale and credit card app. (Sat 3 January 2009, 4:32PM)

 

OMFG. I an going to go POSTAL on women's clothing stores really soon. This is all crap. Rhinestones and shitty patterns and stupid cuts. (Sat 3 January 2009, 3:17PM)

 

Up before 10am on a Saturday, with teeth brushed and makeup on. Highly unusual, especially for a Saturday with no real plans. (Sat 3 January 2009, 9:49AM)

 

I think that @schnuth and I will be adopting the tradition of having dim sum on New Year's Day. So good, and good for you. Turnip cakes FTW! (Fri 2 January 2009, 11:19AM)

 

Looking thru @schnuth's Senior yearbook from SJ. They're all so young, with such poofy hair! Some cuter, some dorkier; still recognizable. (Thu 1 January 2009, 12:34PM)

 

Guess I spoke too soon! @snapfishbyhp has my photos online! I'm a big fan of their turnaround time for 35mm developing and scans. (Wed 31 December 2008, 1:23PM)

 

My film from Xmas Day has arrived at @snapfishbyhp. Wonder if they work on New Year's Eve, or if I'll be waiting til Friday to see my scans? (Wed 31 December 2008, 1:12PM)

 

30GB Zunes Killing Themselves in Droves: Link (Wed 31 December 2008, 12:32PM)

 

Dear ABC News: I can't believe you just misspelled Arthur C. Clarke in your 2008 memorial retrospective. How disappointing. (Tue 30 December 2008, 6:57PM)

 

I need more sleep. This is impacting me negatively in so many ways, yet it's so fixable. (Tue 30 December 2008, 2:40PM)

 

I love hearing the other geeks on my floor at work speak in internet memes. Heard just now: "Fail." (Tue 30 December 2008, 10:08AM)

 

Think I'm getting a cold just in time for New Year's. Come on, hold off a few more days... I want a fun get-together with friends tomorrow. (Tue 30 December 2008, 9:06AM)

 

I can haz new jeans from Buckle! w00t! Can't wait to get home and try them on... (Mon 29 December 2008, 4:09PM)

 

I really do dance around my knowledge in official communications: "We think we should be able to implement..." Like I'm afraid to be wrong. (Mon 29 December 2008, 3:03PM)

 

Toledo Blade: "City of Toledo prepares to start overhaul of refuse pickup" Link (Mon 29 December 2008, 9:47AM)

 

No lunch walk for me today; I left my ID badge / keycard at home. Dammit. (Mon 29 December 2008, 9:30AM)

 

Off to make some tandoori chicken and paneer tikka masala for dinner. (Sun 28 December 2008, 6:10PM)

 

Quote found in my saved mail from Nov 2005: "Luck favors the patient photographer." -Brooks Jensen (Sat 27 December 2008, 11:51PM)

 

Making some minor tweaks to the recently redesigned blog. I have a laundry list of little things that are likely bugging no one else but me. (Sat 27 December 2008, 10:00PM)

 

Went to put the mail out -- in short sleeves, without even a jacket. It's not December weather, but it's awesome. (Sat 27 December 2008, 12:22PM)

 

Merry Christmas! On our way to Cleveland for the annual festivities. (Thu 25 December 2008, 12:11PM)

 

Just finished opening presents with @schnuth. Toe socks, Hawaiian lotions, books, Ghostbusters DVD, and a dedicated flash for my D50. Rock! (Wed 24 December 2008, 2:48PM)

 

The upper floors of my parking garage are closed off. Good thing all the ParkSmart garages seem to be free today; Superior Garage FTW! (Wed 24 December 2008, 8:50AM)

 

After making a pit stop at my house, my friend Dan headed north to conduct Merry Tuba Christmas in Howell MI: Link (Wed 24 December 2008, 12:25AM)

 

Aw, Mr. Hooper! This is making me cry already. Not good. BTW, Big Bird ice skates about as well as I do. (Tue 23 December 2008, 7:08PM)

 

Busting out my DVD of Christmas on Sesame Street and preparing to make the annual sausage cake. Yes, there's really sausage in it. (Tue 23 December 2008, 7:02PM)

 

In case you didn't see it on my blog earlier, here's a 61MB zip file of Xmas music: Link (Tue 23 December 2008, 2:16PM)

 

I can always tell who is a programmer and who isn't by who laughs after stopping to read the limerick posted outside my cubicle. (Tue 23 December 2008, 1:28PM)

 

Wanted to set up my iPhone to receive work e-mail. I'd have to get myself added to our Blackberry Enterprise Server. Not gonna happen. (Tue 23 December 2008, 10:49AM)

 

Boss is superbusy and overloaded, while I'm admittedly disinterested in work today. I'll do it, and I'll do it well... I just won't like it. (Tue 23 December 2008, 10:34AM)

 

I'm so tired in the evenings anymore. What's up with that? I didn't get anything done. No baking, no podcast, no cleaning. WTF? (Mon 22 December 2008, 9:15PM)

 

Vacation destination now has two votes for Ireland and one for Australia. BTW, our choices for travel dates are May or August. (Mon 22 December 2008, 12:21PM)

 

Shoppers attacked near a Toledo mall by two women in an SUV. Be careful, wherever you shop! Link (Mon 22 December 2008, 11:46AM)

 

The hubby and I can't decide where to go on this year's vacation. Tokyo '07, Honolulu '08, and now...? Meh. Are we lame, or what? (Sun 21 December 2008, 10:33PM)

 

Cameraphones make grocery shopping a bit less guess-ful for @schnuth (who does said shopping): "Are these the right ones?" (Sun 21 December 2008, 5:44PM)

 

I'm sorry, but Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" really triggers my "I hate Christmas music" reaction in a big way. (Sat 20 December 2008, 3:29PM)

 

This evening's houseguest, en route and running late: "So, how about that schedule thing?" Sushi dinner pushed back to after 7pm. (Fri 19 December 2008, 6:12PM)

 

ABC News notes the death of Paul Weyrick, but not Majel Barrett? I'd never even heard of Weyrick until just now. Majel deserves recognition. (Thu 18 December 2008, 6:54PM)

 

Oh, no. Majel Barrett Roddenberry died today. I had no idea she'd had leukemia. (Thu 18 December 2008, 5:42PM)

 

Just saw @schnuth off to work. I'm still feeling like shit. It's not that impending I'm Going To Puke Soon feeling, but it's still not good. (Thu 18 December 2008, 4:39PM)

 

Home for the day. Stomach unsettled. Just had a lunch of soup and toast. Hope to be better for tomorrow's Christmas luncheon at work. (Thu 18 December 2008, 1:31PM)

 

Just created two custom ringtones from SNES sound files. My ringtone is now the Fanfare from FFIV, although I converted the Prelude, too. (Wed 17 December 2008, 7:40PM)

 

Toledo road maintenance fails save vs sidewalks. Orange and Superior: Link (Wed 17 December 2008, 12:51PM)

 

Coffee is NOT supposed to smell like cigarette butts. Just sayin'. (Wed 17 December 2008, 10:19AM)

 

OMG. Just because it's Christmas next week does NOT mean that Food Network should be able to pre-empt my Good Eats for the frickin' Neelys. (Tue 16 December 2008, 8:01PM)

 

The fat-free nog is so thick and yummy that I've been mixing it half-and-half with 1% milk, and it still tastes great! (Tue 16 December 2008, 7:35PM)

 

Time to pack up my desk! --Just kidding. Review went smashingly. Got the standard raise. Was told to stop underestimating myself. (Tue 16 December 2008, 3:29PM)

 

Annual performance review in 45mins. These things always feel like being called into the Principal's office. I think it'll go well, though. (Tue 16 December 2008, 2:16PM)

 

Home weigh-in this morning = no change from last week. WW weigh-in before lunch = down 0.4 lbs. After a full month of plateau, I'll take it. (Tue 16 December 2008, 12:59PM)

 

I can't recall a year when I hated winter as much as I do right now. I hate being painfully cold. And it's not even technically winter yet. (Tue 16 December 2008, 11:38AM)

 

My first game of Civ Rev in months. Supposed to be relaxing and fun. Turned into a game of Gang-bang The Queen. Now I go to bed grumpy. (Mon 15 December 2008, 10:49PM)

 

Actually, now that I think about it, you did have the green light. My bad. Still, though, look before you speed through the turn! Jeez. (Mon 15 December 2008, 12:26PM)

 

It's legal to make a right on red AFTER you come to a complete stop. Jackass. Pedestrians have the right of way. (Mon 15 December 2008, 12:20PM)

 

"Despite the hyperbolic tone and confused claims in Monday's story... Google remains strongly committed to the principle of net neutrality." (Mon 15 December 2008, 9:53AM)

 

Sprayed StaticGuard on my pant-legs this morning and realized: StaticGuard is the smell of church from my childhood. (Mon 15 December 2008, 8:33AM)

 

Sushi FTW! Link (Sat 13 December 2008, 9:31PM)

 

That's twice in two days that I've put in a DVD at the suggestion of a movie on cable. Tonight, it's The Princess Bride. Inconceivable! (Fri 12 December 2008, 10:25PM)

 

OH in the elevator: "I wish we'd get, like, a foot of snow. ...It may as well *look* pretty." My internal response: Are you on crack?! (Fri 12 December 2008, 1:04PM)

 

Just got served up a good deal of work on this Friday afternoon. Contemplating skipping my lunch walk again, though I know I shouldn't. (Fri 12 December 2008, 12:03PM)

 

Co-worker just sent me a fun swf time-sink: Link (Fri 12 December 2008, 9:13AM)

 

Oh, no. I'd forgotten how Nemesis ended. Poor Data. (It really is ST:TNG Wrath of Khan, in so many ways.) (Fri 12 December 2008, 12:29AM)

 

Dear AMC: Screw you and your frequent commercials. I'll just put in the DVD for the last 20 minutes of ST: Nemesis. (Fri 12 December 2008, 12:12AM)

 

Had to chip the car out of a heavy frost and climb in the passenger's side due to the driver's side lock being frozen. Good times. (Thu 11 December 2008, 9:12AM)

 

Freakin' exhausted, and I still have stuff to do. First, though, I'm going to chill with a snack and a book. (Wed 10 December 2008, 8:44PM)

 

Currently in Week 3 of the hundredpushups.com program. This week is going to kick my ass. Or, rather, my arms' asses. (Tue 9 December 2008, 11:20PM)

 

Looking forward to getting my new iPhone GelaSkin in the mail. My pretty new toy is getting hella greasy from my nasty oily skin. (Tue 9 December 2008, 4:09PM)

 

That's four weeks in a row that my weight's been the same. To the tenth of a pound. Maybe this new program will help me get back to losing. (Tue 9 December 2008, 12:08PM)

 

Listening to my Best Of Jefferson Airplane / Jefferson Starship / Starship 2-CD set. "Miracles" is by Jefferson Starship?! Never knew that. (Tue 9 December 2008, 9:54AM)

 

I think it's crap that I can't even print in black ink only when the light cyan is out. I mean, really. It's just a Christmas card list. (Mon 8 December 2008, 9:56PM)

 

Disappointed in the tonal range of both my latest roll of pics and my Krismas cards from Snapfish. Rather dark. I'll know better next year. (Mon 8 December 2008, 6:15PM)

 

Taking my lunch walk and listening to ISBW. Life is good. (Mon 8 December 2008, 12:07PM)

 

Sitting at Starbucks, playing with MY new iPhone. New tech toy FTW! (Sun 7 December 2008, 4:16PM)

 

Gave Aaron his "big" present early: an 8GB iPhone. He's super stoked, and wants me to buy one for myself tomorrow. I may do that. (Sun 7 December 2008, 12:54AM)

 

I'm already tired? But it's Friday night! I should still have a couple hours of top-notch creative brain-time! ...No? Early bedtime? Damn. (Fri 5 December 2008, 11:11PM)

 

Dark outside, quiet in the office, taking care of business. This reminds me of my days in Lockbox, but without the stress. (Fri 5 December 2008, 5:29PM)

 

Staying after hours at work to take care of some production / maintenance issues. I don't mind - Aaron had to leave early for work, anyway. (Fri 5 December 2008, 4:46PM)

 

Now that MT e-mails me when comments post to my blog, I can be bummed about my lack of comments all the time, not just when I check my blog. (Fri 5 December 2008, 12:08PM)

 

Website redesign is pretty much in place. Still have to fix some issues with the search, and add pagination, but it's more or less done. (Thu 4 December 2008, 11:00PM)

 

Feel like my immune system is run down. Stayed home from work today. Tired, sick to my stomach, headachy, lethargic. Early to bed tonight. (Thu 4 December 2008, 4:55PM)

 

Student Loan FAIL. Total principal paid: $3,000. Total interest paid: $8,600. That's in the past five years. I have a long-ass way to go. (Wed 3 December 2008, 8:51PM)

 

Now that most of my photos are digital, I no longer have a physical album of recent pix. Remedying that could be a major undertaking. (Wed 3 December 2008, 12:19PM)

 

I want nothing more than to go back to sleep for about an hour. Alas, this is unlikely to go over well at work. (Wed 3 December 2008, 9:14AM)

 

Shameless plug: If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas, might I suggest candles handmade by Yours Truly? Link (Tue 2 December 2008, 9:50PM)

 

The Lomo LC-A is back in business! Some fantastic photos from Thanksgiving will be posted to my Flickr this evening. *happydance* (Tue 2 December 2008, 11:35AM)

 

Damn you, Vanilla Ice, for usurping that distinctive bassline. Whenever "Under Pressure" comes up on my iPod, it always psyches me out. (Mon 1 December 2008, 11:57AM)

 

Happy Birthday, Mom! (Mon 1 December 2008, 11:24AM)

 

Seriously contemplating designing my OWN Krismas card design and just uploading the whole damn thing to be printed. These designs all suck. (Sat 29 November 2008, 5:42PM)

 

Annual Krismas photo session attempt #1: disagreeable cat, funky focus, trouble with posing. Out of 81 pics, maybe 5 usable. May try again. (Sat 29 November 2008, 4:39PM)

 

Mmm. The Irish Coffee test candle is a success, methinks. Smells like Bailey's and Coffee/Kahlua. Scent is strong and pleasant. FTW! (Fri 28 November 2008, 10:12PM)

 

My stomach thinks it's hungry. Fatigue affecting leptin levels, perhaps? Doesn't matter - my brain is listening to my stomach, not reason. (Wed 26 November 2008, 10:10PM)

 

Oh, come on! The Anime Punch website is blocked from work? I just wanted to check out when I'd be using my personal days next year. (Wed 26 November 2008, 1:19PM)

 

Get to leave work at 3:30pm today. FTW! (Wed 26 November 2008, 9:57AM)

 

Not letting myself buy any more candle supplies (new test wicks, etc.) until I get one more candle sale. (Tue 25 November 2008, 11:09PM)

 

Tonight's pushup training: success. Well, to a point. Discovered that I can't even do one pushup with the fancy pushup handles Aaron bought. (Tue 25 November 2008, 11:05PM)

 

There's something inherently wrong about Neil Diamond singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." He is SO Jewish. I don't think he means it... (Tue 25 November 2008, 11:39AM)

 

I'm not supposed to be feeling the Krismas Spirit until after Thanksgiving! WTF? Can this giddy awesomeness actually last an entire month? (Tue 25 November 2008, 10:11AM)

 

Hey! I sold my first Etsy candle early this morning. This gives me hope for the future of my Etsy shop. (Tue 25 November 2008, 8:51AM)

 

Oh, awesome. My Butternut Squash Cheesecake Cup recipe comes out to just 2 WW Points per cuppiecake. Tomorrow = baking fun! (Mon 24 November 2008, 9:44PM)

 

First Krismas present: purchased! Now I have to wait an entire month to experience the joy of giving... (Mon 24 November 2008, 8:15PM)

 

My lunchtime lomography was just interrupted by public urination. First thought: "I really hope he's pouring out a bottle of water..." (Mon 24 November 2008, 1:22PM)

 

Saw gas in Allen Park MI this weekend for $1.57, and I couldn't believe it. Michiganders, take note! (Mon 24 November 2008, 9:14AM)

 

Aw, crap. The new version of the individual entry template on my blog overwrote the original version. I renamed it and everything! Ah, well. (Sun 23 November 2008, 11:40AM)

 

Huh? Google is asking me if I want to promote or remove each of my search results? I wonder how this will affect search results overall. (Fri 21 November 2008, 6:48PM)

 

I need a better canned response to my coworkers' "Thanks, Diana!" My standard "No problem!" reply is getting irritating even to me. (Fri 21 November 2008, 1:49PM)

 

Dammit. There's not a lunch service on the 6th floor on Fridays. Everyone's noshing on the Michigan/OSU potluck (prepaid meal tix only). (Fri 21 November 2008, 12:13PM)

 

Prepackaged lunch didn't totally satisfy me, although it was tasty. Contemplating a chicken salad sandwich from the 6th floor. (Fri 21 November 2008, 12:05PM)

 

Since Twitter was broken last night, let me say now that YouTube is dangerous before bed. Dean Martin & Foster Brooks, Red Skelton, et al. (Fri 21 November 2008, 9:48AM)

 

Picasa works much better than Adobe Bridge for helping me randomly rediscover photos I'd forgotten were on my hard drive. (Thu 20 November 2008, 7:41PM)

 

I'm a little concerned about staying healthy, with all the sneezing around me at work and all the coughing last night at the Zen Center. (Thu 20 November 2008, 11:42AM)

 

Spectacular orange-sky sunset? Awesome. But at 3:40 in the afternoon? Not so awesome. (Wed 19 November 2008, 3:41PM)

 

Me being social with my coworkers = Like my small talk got box r0xx0red on a prior boot. (Wed 19 November 2008, 1:05PM)

 

Ridiculously insane day of meetings unexpectedly opened up, as the boss is at home today. Wish I were home working on my website. (Wed 19 November 2008, 10:24AM)

 

Annual Free Credit Reports: printed. Blog: still broken. Evening not quite as productive as I'd hoped. (Wed 19 November 2008, 12:10AM)

 

Guess Tyler and Giada havent watched the Feasting on Asphalt where you went to the town of Alton and discussed the pronunciation difference. (Tue 18 November 2008, 9:36PM)

 

I don't think Tyler Florence is really one of your "good friends," Alton. He pronounced your name wrong. (Tue 18 November 2008, 9:29PM)

 

Getting irritated with my Movable Type installation. I might have been able to install WP and forward my old entries with .htaccess by now. (Tue 18 November 2008, 9:06PM)

 

Dreamed last night that I was in the hospital with bronchitis. Took a while after waking to realize I was OK and didn't need to call off. (Tue 18 November 2008, 9:01AM)

 

Co-workers deeming Obama an idiot for answering an amusing and irrelevant question posed to him by 60 Minutes. Shouldn't let them get to me. (Mon 17 November 2008, 2:22PM)

 

Wow. Lots of supervisory folks here are younger than me. Kinda makes me wonder where I could be, had I gotten an earlier jump on my career. (Mon 17 November 2008, 12:00PM)

 

I don't believe it. I'm actually firing up the Holiday Cheer playlist on the iPod. Mainly to listen to Bob and Doug's 12 Days of Christmas. (Mon 17 November 2008, 9:47AM)

 

Afraid I'm getting dependent on caffeine again. My normal morning coffee w/cocoa isn't doing anything for me today. Feel like I need a nap. (Mon 17 November 2008, 9:14AM)

 

All right. What the crap's going on with my RSS feed now? The title is supposed to be the title, not the URL. *sigh* (Mon 17 November 2008, 8:51AM)

 

Damn you, @relysh, for showing me the awesome fit of $75 low-rise jeans. Now the $30 jeans from Old Navy just don't seem to cut it. (Sun 16 November 2008, 4:56PM)

 

OMG. You would think, after all this time, I'd make sure I'd declared a DOCTYPE on my web page. That would have saved me 20 mins of WTF. (Sat 15 November 2008, 12:51AM)

 

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot: Good Eats isn't shown on Friday nights. Dammit. It's like Food Network thinks I have a social life or something. (Fri 14 November 2008, 7:58PM)

 

Update: cron job not entirely b0rked. Just really, REALLY slow. Still have accomplished jack. Planning to skip lunch walk in favor of work. (Fri 14 November 2008, 11:57AM)

 

I've gotten jack accomplished this morning. Plus, the cron job that posts my tweets to my blog is broken. Can't fix it till I get home. :-( (Fri 14 November 2008, 10:47AM)

 

My eyes are so red from being tired that my supervisor just asked if I'd been crying. Ungood, and I don't think coffee can fix that. (Fri 14 November 2008, 9:06AM)

 

Oh. Every time I try to fix my add-on domain, stuff republishes to my RSS feed. I'll stop putzing and wait for an answer on the MT forums. (Thu 13 November 2008, 9:38PM)

 

Jeez oh petes. Now my iTunes has forgotten where its library is. Fan-fucking-tastic. *sigh* (Thu 13 November 2008, 7:55PM)

 

Just slept through both the local and national news. Time to get to work on properly configuring MT. Sorry about the b0rked RSS feed... (Thu 13 November 2008, 7:16PM)

 

Stayed up too late trying to troubleshoot my server migration issues. I'll just have to research Movable Type with add-on domains tomorrow. (Thu 13 November 2008, 12:29AM)

 

Backing up my entire blog site locally before moving it to another server. Damn, this is taking a while... (Wed 12 November 2008, 8:05PM)

 

A toaster! A toaster in our floor's kitchenette! Oh, happy day! My breakfast options have now expanded... (Wed 12 November 2008, 12:12PM)

 

Today = one year at my "new" job. Still have a long way to go before I feel truly comfortable in the position, but I'm getting there. (Wed 12 November 2008, 10:07AM)

 

Closet purge = purging old clothes out of the closet. Not being secretly bulimic. Just to clarify. (Tue 11 November 2008, 7:37PM)

 

Damn. That was a very brief and ineffective attempt at a closet purge. (Tue 11 November 2008, 7:36PM)

 

My new winter coat is made of awesome. Wish i had a cameraphone. (Mon 10 November 2008, 12:42PM)

 

Feels like winter out here. Damn. (Mon 10 November 2008, 12:25PM)

 

Ate too much fettuccine for dinner. Not feeling so hot. And Amy arrives in either 10 minutes or a few hours. (Fri 7 November 2008, 7:51PM)

 

Staying home from work today. (Fri 7 November 2008, 7:57AM)

 

Tonight: making candles. Tomorrow night: watching MC Frontalot in BG. Friday night: hopefully hanging out with my BFF from Dayton. (Wed 5 November 2008, 7:48PM)

 

Michael Crichton has died of cancer. (Wed 5 November 2008, 1:00PM)

 

Charlie Gibson of ABC News says that Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States. It feels surreal. (Tue 4 November 2008, 11:02PM)

 

ABC News predicts Ohio will go to Obama. Fucking A. *fist-pumping ensues* (Tue 4 November 2008, 9:25PM)

 

Are you serious, New York Times? Texas is leaning Democratic right now? *checks CNN* Yep, it's narrow, but it's a lead. (Tue 4 November 2008, 8:14PM)

 

Must... embrace... time change. Must not fight the sleepy. Must do dishes and get the hell to bed. Tomorrow will be a late election night. (Mon 3 November 2008, 11:04PM)

 

Plenty to do, but nothing sounds good. This is my definition of bored. Don't want to go to bed yet. Time to fire up the 360. (Mon 3 November 2008, 9:12PM)

 

Can I just publicly mention? I love my husband. A lot. Thought of it today b/c I only got 5 mins with him today instead of my usual 15. (Mon 3 November 2008, 5:53PM)

 

Flash Review: "Zack and Miri" is typical of Kevin Smith films: crass and vulgar on the outside, but fuzzy on the inside. Enjoyed the flick! (Sun 2 November 2008, 8:53PM)

 

Just got back from early voting. The 2+ hours spent in line were definitely worth it. (Sun 2 November 2008, 6:31PM)

 

The next Drinking Gourd podcast is queued to post tomorrow. Learn about the Zen ancestor & poet Wang Wei: Link (Fri 31 October 2008, 10:43PM)

 

My house is lit only with homemade cranberry-scented soy candles. And it's not for trick-or-treaters, either; my street doesn't get those. (Fri 31 October 2008, 7:03PM)

 

Can't believe that some people actually think that gay marriage will lead to pedophilia and bestiality. "Why can't I marry my dog?" *sigh* (Fri 31 October 2008, 6:54PM)

 

Remembered why I stopped podcasting: I try to fly by the seat of my pants and need a shit-ton of editing. Strike the final low-carb episode. (Thu 30 October 2008, 10:11PM)

 

I hate being tired at the end of the day, with dishes still to wash, and realizing that I didn't accomplish anything very meaningful today. (Wed 29 October 2008, 11:23PM)

 

Low of 26 tonight?! Fuck. Time to dig out the comforter... (Wed 29 October 2008, 10:13PM)

 

Watching "Deliver Me" on the Discovery Health Channel. Am interested and intrigued, yet uncomfortable and unsettled for a myriad of reasons. (Tue 28 October 2008, 10:32PM)

 

My WW leader suggested I break my plateau by eating protein & dairy w/ my Flex points. Good idea, except now I can't stop eating. Argh! (Tue 28 October 2008, 9:41PM)

 

Yummy pho dinner w Aaron's cousin Alex. Now waiting for Matthew Sweet's opener to go on. (Sat 25 October 2008, 8:52PM)

 

It's official: I can't concentrate on work while listening to MC Frontalot. Which is highly unfortunate, as he's stuck in my head, anyway. (Thu 23 October 2008, 10:21AM)

 

Just got back from interviewing Jay Rinsen Weik at the Toledo Zen Center. Listen to it on the Drinking Gourd Podcast this Saturday! (Wed 22 October 2008, 10:31PM)

 

BTW, Quizno's has their nutritional info online now! Will be doing some digging to figure out what sammiches I can eat. Link (Tue 21 October 2008, 11:45PM)

 

I think I officially have an addiction to Civ Rev. I feel the need to play a THIRD game before bed. And I dreamed about Civ last night. (Tue 21 October 2008, 10:17PM)

 

Against my adult self's better judgment, going to play a game of Civ Rev before editing this week's podcast. Link (Tue 21 October 2008, 7:01PM)

 

Just wrapped up a kick-ass game of Civ Rev. (Well, it turned out kick-ass, anyway.) Time to get ready for bed... then play another game. (Mon 20 October 2008, 10:04PM)

 

Despite the ridiculous unitard Billy Blanks is wearing, the original Tae Bo Basic VHS workout from the late '90s still kicks my ass. (Mon 20 October 2008, 7:43PM)

 

Trying to look up some SSIS tutorials online. Discovering that I'm just going to have to play with it at work and ask questions. (Mon 20 October 2008, 4:38PM)

 

Feeling better now. All things shall pass, as the saying goes. :-D Still not going in for a half-day of work, though. (Mon 20 October 2008, 11:50AM)

 

Had weird gas cramps all day yesterday and all last night. Slept like crap, ironically enough. Taking today off, though I really shouldn't. (Mon 20 October 2008, 8:08AM)

 

Aaron wins at teh internets. He discovered the meaning of the MC Frontalot lyric, "I hit L shift-O to the quote and then dollar." Dammit. (Sun 19 October 2008, 11:29PM)

 

Just opened a can of evaporated milk when I meant to open a can of mushrooms. "Why does this say to shake well...? Oh, shit." (Fri 17 October 2008, 5:44PM)

 

Getting lots of compliments on my $7 Steve and Barry's Hawaiian shirt today. (Fri 17 October 2008, 12:12PM)

 

Bucking the system by tweeting via txt over my lunch. Ain't I a stinker? (Fri 17 October 2008, 12:08PM)

 

Two games later, and a bit past my bedtime, but I at least won a Domination victory. It's been awhile since I spent an evening gaming. (Fri 17 October 2008, 12:28AM)

 

Damn you, Civilization Revolution. I almost won a Technology Victory on King difficulty, but I got shut out. Now I have to play again... (Thu 16 October 2008, 8:59PM)

 

Whoa! Between one refresh and the next, my iGoogle updated its layout! Sweet! (Thu 16 October 2008, 4:37PM)

 

OK, just have to sneak this in real quick: Star Trek Movie FTW. Link (Thu 16 October 2008, 9:28AM)

 

Damn. I went from almost-perfectly toasted pumpkin seeds to burnt-popcorn pumpkin seeds in no time. *sigh* (Wed 15 October 2008, 8:22PM)

 

Went to take an online survey, and the browser-sniffer detected Firefox 3 as "Netscape." I will not open your survey in IE. Also? FAIL. (Wed 15 October 2008, 7:22PM)

 

All I really need to watch of Entertainment Tonight (when I watch any of it) is the opening preview montage. That pretty much sums it up. (Wed 15 October 2008, 7:07PM)

 

I hate going to bed at night, because it means that the next thing I know, I'll have to get up for work. I've always been like that. (Tue 14 October 2008, 10:07PM)

 

Contemplating whether to blog about my day of FAIL at work, go take a nap, play a game, or actually be productive. (Tue 14 October 2008, 7:09PM)

 

Oh, snap. Just got busted for "blogging during office hours." So, guess I'm going into Twitter Lurk Mode. Bah. (Tue 14 October 2008, 9:11AM)

 

Dear Micfo.com: Next time, please LET ME KNOW when my web hosting account is overdue. Love and snarks, A Customer For The Last Three Years. (Mon 13 October 2008, 9:04PM)

 

Not sure why I'm suddenly in a happy, bouncy mood, but I'll take it. (Mon 13 October 2008, 6:47PM)

 

I'm such a dork, I'm contemplating after-work flowcharts. Insanely hungry? If no, exercise, then eat X. If yes, make quick healthy food Y. (Mon 13 October 2008, 1:09PM)

 

Had "real" Chinese food yesterday: dim sum at the New Empire in Toledo. Lots of shrimp-stuffed dumplings involved. Definitely going back. (Mon 13 October 2008, 11:53AM)

 

Wish I could have gotten tix to this. Obama is barely two blocks away from my work today. Link (Mon 13 October 2008, 10:41AM)

 

Need either a.) another hour of sleep, or b.) caffeine (and maybe sugar). While the former would be more welcome, the latter is more likely. (Mon 13 October 2008, 9:37AM)

 

Whenever I listen to Dashboard Confessional or Tegan & Sara, I find myself considering clipping my fingernails and picking up my guitar. (Fri 10 October 2008, 10:08PM)

 

Worked on a preliminary version of a project back in August, but it got deleted. Well, I did it once, right? I can do it again. (Fri 10 October 2008, 2:44PM)

 

Wow. My old 401k lost $4000 since the beginning of Sept. Half of that loss happened in October. Good thing I'm not retiring for awhile. (Fri 10 October 2008, 10:20AM)

 

YTD Rate of Return on my new 401k = -31.8%. At least I'm doing better than the stock market (down 40%). Still need to roll over my old 401k. (Fri 10 October 2008, 10:00AM)

 

Listening to the right-wingers talk politics first thing in the morning is NOT what I need. I'm in a dangerous mood. I could say anything. (Fri 10 October 2008, 8:44AM)

 

Wikipedia page on Credit Default Swaps is prefaced with: "This page is in the middle of an expansion or major revamping." Gee, wonder why... (Thu 9 October 2008, 4:29PM)

 

Feeling stuck in my work. I think I've done all I can with the info I have. Wondering if I'm missing something. (Thu 9 October 2008, 3:02PM)

 

OMG plz stop talking about NASCAR right next to my cube. kthx. (Thu 9 October 2008, 11:59AM)

 

Just discovered I have three versions of "Take On Me" on my iPod: Reel Big Fish, Rockapella (or another acapella group?), and A-Ha. (Thu 9 October 2008, 10:23AM)

 

Quads, hams, and glutes are still sore from Tuesday's PUSH workout. Guess it's been a while. Huzzah for getting back in the groove! (Thu 9 October 2008, 9:03AM)

 

Take On Me: The Literal Version. Actually pretty funny. Link (Wed 8 October 2008, 11:41PM)

 

Sometimes I forget how much I love going to Zen. Talking one-on-one with Sensei makes me happy and centered. (Wed 8 October 2008, 10:10PM)

 

httpwatch rocks my balls for monitoring website load times. The basic version is free! Much more awesome than watching my second hand. (Wed 8 October 2008, 4:07PM)

 

Time to close the web browser and focus on work. Need to master my monkey-mind. (Wed 8 October 2008, 3:11PM)

 

Kashi Turkey Fiesta Sandwich Pocket was full of whole grains and yummy goodness, and was totally worth all 5 WW Points. (Wed 8 October 2008, 11:44AM)

 

Wow. Last night's PUSH DVD gave me a kick-ass lower body workout. Butt and legs are pleasantly stiff and sore. THANKYOUSIRCANIHAVEANOTHER? (Wed 8 October 2008, 9:55AM)

 

Dear Sharon: I will call you back. I didn't have much free time between your 1st call at 9:30 last night and your 2nd at 7:30 this morning. (Wed 8 October 2008, 8:45AM)

 

ABC World News is broadcasting live from my Alma Mater, Bowling Green State University. Surreal to see Charlie in front of University Hall. (Tue 7 October 2008, 6:44PM)

 

Quotable from a (male) co-worker: "D'you get a haircut or something? I'm trying to figure out what's different... It's a good look!" (Tue 7 October 2008, 3:47PM)

 

Spent half my day trying to solve a problem that's beyond my scope, and that isn't even really my responsibility. Time to get productive. (Tue 7 October 2008, 2:12PM)

 

Still maintaining/slowly gaining. Up just a smidge this week: 0.2 lbs. Mtg was about eating soup. WTF? Not a soup fan, even if it's filling. (Tue 7 October 2008, 12:48PM)

 

People who interrupt or railroad someone else when they're both trying to explain something to one another? Completely annoying. (Tue 7 October 2008, 10:09AM)

 

Someone I don't know *hearts* me on Etsy! Yay! (Yay for the one person I know and the one person I bought from, too.) (Mon 6 October 2008, 10:29PM)

 

Giving Picasa one more try. Didn't care for it before, but maybe it'll do what I need it to do. Wait - can it see Nikon Raw (NEF) files? (Mon 6 October 2008, 10:10PM)

 

Why is Adobe Bridge being stupid? Forgetting all my keywords, then giving me crap when I try to put them back? And locking up entirely? Grr. (Mon 6 October 2008, 2:33PM)

 

OK, I lied. One more "sick" day. Last one, though, I swear! (Mon 6 October 2008, 7:44AM)

 

Wifi at the Providence Airport is $9.99/24hrs. No blogging for me! (Sun 5 October 2008, 3:02PM)

 

PAC has been great! Small but quality. One more panel this morning, then lunch and airport. (Sun 5 October 2008, 9:23AM)

 

Two hour flight beats 12 hour car ride hands down. Cash bar at the Conference Welcome Reception FTW. Best $7 Amaretto Sour I've ever had. (Fri 3 October 2008, 10:04PM)

 

Welcome to Providence! (Fri 3 October 2008, 3:47PM)

 

Aaron is upstairs watching the beginning of the veep debate. I'm contemplating joining him... (Thu 2 October 2008, 9:03PM)

 

Oh, man. My brain is totally not firing on all thrusters today. Getting asked detailed questions about my projects and blanking on answers. (Thu 2 October 2008, 12:15PM)

 

Finding it nigh on impossible to ignore the goings-on in the next cube. Frustrated and nervous discussion. I feel for both sides. (Thu 2 October 2008, 9:53AM)

 

My husband Aaron blogged about the screening of the movie Nerdcore Rising at BGSU: Link (Thu 2 October 2008, 8:59AM)

 

Definitely time to start wearing a jacket to work again. (Wed 1 October 2008, 4:30PM)

 

Feeling slightly frazzled and relatively busy, but not feeling like I'm getting much accomplished. Focus, Diana-san! (Wed 1 October 2008, 1:48PM)

 

Wow. That last tweet of mine came off really judgmental. DO NOT WANT. (Tue 30 September 2008, 3:07PM)

 

Sometimes I wonder if certain co-workers would still be friendly to me if they knew I was an atheist. Sometimes I wonder if they do know. (Tue 30 September 2008, 2:49PM)

 

Just got a crapton of positive hair comments at my Weight Watchers meeting. Kind of makes me feel not so bad about gaining 0.8 lbs, I guess. (Tue 30 September 2008, 1:12PM)

 

Having a hard time concentrating today (as usual). If I still feel all zoned out like this after lunch, I'm totally getting a Diet Dew. (Tue 30 September 2008, 11:20AM)

 

Extremely hungry. Wondering if I should still hold off eating until my noon weigh-in. Think I might nom on my one-point WW-brand Zinger. (Tue 30 September 2008, 10:36AM)

 

I really don't want to become dependent on caffeine. Then again, I really don't want to fall asleep at my desk today. (Tue 30 September 2008, 9:46AM)

 

Just bought a classy-looking pair of handmade dangly pearl earrings on Etsy for $6 shipped from Estonia. I love the internets. (Mon 29 September 2008, 9:23PM)

 

I should have my Mr. Spork tee from shirt.woot before we leave for PAC this weekend! Score! (Mon 29 September 2008, 3:55PM)

 

New hairstyle means earlobes are showing. Visible earlobes means I need to inventory my non-90's earrings and supplement w/Etsy purchases. (Mon 29 September 2008, 3:15PM)

 

Overhearing third-hand about a complete stranger's extreme life problems. Makes me realize that my life is totally awesome. (Mon 29 September 2008, 2:36PM)

 

OK. Actually have deadlines and goals for work projects now. Time to ramp up the focus and seriously get to work. (Does that mean caffeine?) (Mon 29 September 2008, 11:07AM)

 

And @relysh to the rescue with the new hair! A new side part is in order. Yeah, everything'll be all right. (Mon 29 September 2008, 9:57AM)

 

Today is a day to be vigilant with the handwashing and sanitizing - it's a freaking sneezefest all around me in the office today. (Mon 29 September 2008, 9:08AM)

 

Stylist gave me a fucking K.D. Lang haircut. Not feminine. Not cute. Not able to keep out of my eyes. It's everything I never wanted. FUCK. (Fri 26 September 2008, 6:55PM)

 

Since when did I start stuttering and losing my vocabulary? This happened during college, too - now how did I fix it...? (Fri 26 September 2008, 4:29PM)

 

Me: "So, are you going to see someone about that cough?" Co-worker: "Yeah, I did. My doctor gave me some antibiotics that I don't need." o.O (Fri 26 September 2008, 4:02PM)

 

Friday going SO SLOW. Hard to concentrate. Just want to go home and do what needs done (getting a haircut, cleaning my desk) (Fri 26 September 2008, 2:42PM)

 

Wondering if, this year, I mightn't be able to free up my November to at least ramp up my fiction writing, if not officially do NaNoWriMo. (Fri 26 September 2008, 12:53PM)

 

Chris Rock is a seriously intelligent guy, and was on Larry King recently: Link (Fri 26 September 2008, 11:59AM)

 

Contemplating getting a haircut this evening, so I can use my $6.99 coupon before it expires. Yes, THAT kind of haircut. I spare no expense. (Fri 26 September 2008, 10:47AM)

 

Attempt at soba noodle salad? Substitutions ungood. Instead of leaving half for the hubby, I took one for the team and ate the whole thing. (Thu 25 September 2008, 7:26PM)

 

retweet @wilw: The last time congress rushed through one of Bush's OMGDOITNOWORWEALLDIE bills, we got the Patriot Act. I'm just saying. (Thu 25 September 2008, 3:42PM)

 

I think this will be tonight's dinner... with some minor substitutions. Link (Thu 25 September 2008, 1:50PM)

 

iPod shuffled from Killing In The Name to Hawai'ian island music. FAIL. (Thu 25 September 2008, 1:31PM)

 

Someone must've called out Alton Brown on how he pronounces "panko" on his show Good Eats, b/c now he just says "Japanese bread crumbs." (Thu 25 September 2008, 11:53AM)

 

OMG. I work with people who hand out religious tracts. *facepalm* (Thu 25 September 2008, 10:10AM)

 

When I'm hungry - seriously growly-stomach hungry - yogurt almost makes me nauseous. Kind of weird. Alas, yogurt is all I have left. (Wed 24 September 2008, 4:04PM)

 

Happy National Punctuation Day! Link (Wed 24 September 2008, 1:14PM)

 

Nat City gets an A for effort, but a C for procedural knowledge. Had the banker done it right the first time, I'd have my money by now. (Wed 24 September 2008, 1:08PM)

 

Surprisingly, even though I haven't put out a real episode since Nov 2006, I still have 160 subscribers. All-time high was just over 200. (Wed 24 September 2008, 11:04AM)

 

October 25th will be the 3rd anniversary of my very first Low Carb Lifestyle Podcast. I think I'll record an epilogue for the occasion. (Wed 24 September 2008, 11:03AM)

 

People Mag reports that Clay Aiken has come out as gay. Um, is this actually a surprise to anyone? (Wed 24 September 2008, 8:54AM)

 

Ate lunch at the Tandoor. Yummy Indian buffet. Not really hungry for dinner yet, but am going to eat something anyway. (Tue 23 September 2008, 7:59PM)

 

I plan for today to be my last sick day of 2008. (Tue 23 September 2008, 8:04AM)

 

Whoa. That was an unexpectedly busy couple of hours there. (Mon 22 September 2008, 3:34PM)

 

Happy Autumnal Equinox! (About 20 minutes late by local time, but who's counting?) (Mon 22 September 2008, 12:09PM)

 

iPod just randomed to Baby Got Back. WIN. (Mon 22 September 2008, 11:28AM)

 

Need to lay off the subtle and backhanded negative self-talk. Seriously. (Mon 22 September 2008, 10:42AM)

 

Are misogynists only obviously misogynistic to women who are attractive? Because I'm not getting it myself, but someone else is. (Mon 22 September 2008, 9:59AM)

 

It's been 6 years since my first and only attempt at a corn maze. I think I've recovered enough to try it again. Who's game? (Mon 22 September 2008, 9:29AM)

 

Was tempted to call in sick today, just b/c I was so tired. Came in anyway, albeit quite late. Turns out my supervisor is out sick, instead. (Mon 22 September 2008, 9:07AM)

 

Looking through old 'before' weight pics (for my eyes only) and realizing that I need to take some current pics for comparison. (Sun 21 September 2008, 6:48PM)

 

Just put my first item up on Etsy! It's a lilac soy votive candle; not very unique. Link (Sat 20 September 2008, 10:08PM)

 

Starbucks tall Pumpkin Spice Latte (nonfat, no whip) FTW. (Sat 20 September 2008, 8:39PM)

 

Oh, gross. This girl seriously needs a cheeseburger. Look at her arms! Link (Sat 20 September 2008, 12:15AM)

 

Hmm. Might've gotten the rings sized a little small. That was the point, though: now they'll still fit after the next 20 pounds lost. (Fri 19 September 2008, 1:43PM)

 

Being pretty productive today. Am leading a training session for my team about the basics of MicroStrategy at 3:30. Basics? That I can do. (Fri 19 September 2008, 1:20PM)

 

In for a busy day. Not as busy as my boss, though: she literally has back-to-back meetings until 4:30 today. Yeesh. (Fri 19 September 2008, 9:23AM)

 

Arr! I did'n miss ye funnest day o' the year, mateys! Alas, me co-workers ('cepting one or two) would'n unnerstan', i's be sure of it. (Fri 19 September 2008, 9:01AM)

 

In two hours from now, I'll be blissfully shopping with @relysh and wearing my properly sized wedding / engagement rings. (Thu 18 September 2008, 4:30PM)

 

Yes, I'm keeping my ear to the ground for my peeps who need IT jobs in NW Ohio. Just remember that it took me 6 mos to find my current job. (Thu 18 September 2008, 3:56PM)

 

Note for future freelance projects: give the client specific instructions on how not to break the site. Else, hours of work are for nought. (Thu 18 September 2008, 3:14PM)

 

Looking forward to tonight's shopping trip with @relysh. Agenda: pants that are not black, bras and blouses that fit, resized ring pickup. (Thu 18 September 2008, 9:49AM)

 

Wow. I need only mention @MicroStrategy in a tweet, and they follow me! This whole Web 2.0 concept adds a new dimension to communication. (Wed 17 September 2008, 7:01PM)

 

O NOES. I just a a nine-point oatmeal raisin cookie from Jimmy John's! FAIL. (Wed 17 September 2008, 12:53PM)

 

Oh, crap. I inadvertently screwed something up, big enough that we'll have to restore from a backup. Dev projects are MIA. Crap, crap, crap. (Wed 17 September 2008, 11:22AM)

 

Ooh! According to @alexheberling, Starbucks is in its Pumpkin Spice season. A tall w/nonfat milk and no whipped cream is four Points. I dig. (Wed 17 September 2008, 10:25AM)

 

Just checked the Biggby website: no pumpkin yumminess, but a short Hot Caramel Cider with no whipped cream is only two WW Points. Hmm. (Wed 17 September 2008, 10:23AM)

 

I could really got for some sort of pumpkin-flavored coffee. I'll bet Bigbee's would have something like that, if I wanted to go get it. (Wed 17 September 2008, 10:18AM)

 

Yep, it's just about time to wipe the cat hair and the dust off of the electric baseboard heaters and pull out the comforter. (Wed 17 September 2008, 8:37AM)

 

Printing graphical table layout from MicroStrategy = FAIL. Bitmapped small fonts don't scale well. Legibility = SUCK. (Tue 16 September 2008, 4:22PM)

 

My SQL-fu is not strong enough to translate this SSIS pkg into our BI app. Meanwhile, the intern is rocking SQL in the next cube over. FAIL. (Tue 16 September 2008, 2:05PM)

 

This week's official weight loss: 2 lbs FTW. I was going to be happy with maintaining, but this is perfectly fine, too... (Tue 16 September 2008, 1:18PM)

 

Seen on the back of a purple semi truck cab in traffic this morning: "Plum Crazy Redneck." (Tue 16 September 2008, 9:50AM)

 

Wanted nothing more than to call in sick -- no, not really sick, just really tired -- this morning. (Tue 16 September 2008, 8:53AM)

 

When reporting error text to Google re Epic YouTube Fail, I get the message that my query looks like spyware. Hey, man, just trying to help. (Mon 15 September 2008, 8:28PM)

 

Under my Jones Soda cap: "You believe in the goodness of mankind." Thanks for the reminder. (Mon 15 September 2008, 8:24PM)

 

Is going to be SO AWESOME having my friend work in my same company, on my same floor. I'd forgotten how it feels to just be myself at work. (Mon 15 September 2008, 4:21PM)

 

Just sold a Kahlua votive and baby powder tealights. Surprisingly, baby powder seems to be a popular / well-liked scent. (Mon 15 September 2008, 3:46PM)

 

Just opened up a complete, real, functioning SSIS package to see how the data flows. How can something seem so basic and yet so complex? (Mon 15 September 2008, 3:26PM)

 

Pink Floyd keyboardist and founding member Richard Wright has died of cancer: Link (Mon 15 September 2008, 2:10PM)

 

The docks that were assembled this spring on the river downtown are being disassembled. Must mean that autumn is officially here. (Mon 15 September 2008, 12:45PM)

 

I feel like throwing an old-school kicking and screaming temper tantrum. (Sat 13 September 2008, 6:12PM)

 

Bob Mould (of Husker Du and Sugar) to publish his autobiography: Link (Fri 12 September 2008, 6:52PM)

 

Aw. Just got word that the roll of film I took with my Lomo at the fair didn't expose. Stupid Lomo. I composed some great shots, too. (Fri 12 September 2008, 3:12PM)

 

CNN iReport.com: Ike's rath [sic] felt four states away. This is what happens when you let us plebes report the news? Spelling goes to shit? (Fri 12 September 2008, 2:03PM)

 

I think I'm the only person I know who frets over punctuation usage in my blog posts. Current fret: commas, clauses, and compound sentences. (Fri 12 September 2008, 1:01PM)

 

Friday sucks so far. Late start, slow traffic, rerouted to another parking garage where my keycard didn't work... can I have a do-over? (Fri 12 September 2008, 8:46AM)

 

Was excited to see scanned photos on Snapfish. Looked at online album - just one image of the end/start of a roll. Hope my prints are OK. (Thu 11 September 2008, 2:18PM)

 

401(k) seems to be performing OK. Still need to roll over the funds from my previous job. Stupid paperwork. (Thu 11 September 2008, 10:55AM)

 

Blog post from 29 March 2004: Where Were You When...? Link (Thu 11 September 2008, 10:06AM)

 

This database diagram makes no goddamn sense. Primary Keys not matching up with Foreign Keys, columns missing, poorly laid out. Gah. (Thu 11 September 2008, 9:53AM)

 

Lots of slow, indecisive, parking-impaired people in my parking garage today. Tent downtown. Flag at half staff. Then I remembered. *sigh* (Thu 11 September 2008, 8:55AM)

 

I should have been in bed an hour ago. I had no idea that iTunes 8 would take so damn long to install. The new visualizer sure is trippy... (Thu 11 September 2008, 12:53AM)

 

Was excited about going to Zen earlier today. Now that the time is upon me, though, I've decided I'd rather take an evening to chill. (Wed 10 September 2008, 6:46PM)

 

My cat just ate a canned mushroom. On purpose. And liked it. WTF. (Wed 10 September 2008, 5:49PM)

 

Damn. I missed the Back to School sale at Threadless. (Wed 10 September 2008, 12:59PM)

 

Same co-worker quoted his pastor re: reactions to life. "You can get bitter, or you can get better." I like that. (Wed 10 September 2008, 11:56AM)

 

Co-worker, about a project: "I'm sure you could work your magic on it. I'll let you get your Wicca powers on it." Wiccan? Nope. Try atheist. (Wed 10 September 2008, 9:55AM)

 

New grad intern: "I feel bad because I don't like being the 'green' [new] guy, you know? I haven't felt like that since 1999." Must be nice. (Tue 9 September 2008, 3:09PM)

 

I'm finding my lack of concentration today to be very disturbing. I want to flip the switch and focus, but it's just not happening. (Tue 9 September 2008, 2:46PM)

 

Got 7 hrs sleep last night. Still finding it hella hard to concentrate on work today. Mind is not just wandering, but blanking out. WTF. (Tue 9 September 2008, 1:49PM)

 

Damn. I can't edit blog entries from work. The Hazelnut Coffee candle and one Kahlua are now spoken for. Still have Coconut, Lilac, more... (Tue 9 September 2008, 10:45AM)

 

Hey! Who wants some homemade soy candles? I'm blowing out my current inventory: Link (Tue 9 September 2008, 10:22AM)

 

Subjects in my Spam folder: Gain a huge cannon for love; Develop your anatomy; Join the party animals with your new instrument. Amusing. (Mon 8 September 2008, 8:13PM)

 

Home from work. Sick. Again. But this time, it's a regularly scheduled owie. I'm getting annoyed with being laid up for one day a month. (Mon 8 September 2008, 12:50PM)

 

Ring finger no longer naked while rings are being resized. Instead, I'm wearing the hubby's high school class ring from 1993. Heh. (Sun 7 September 2008, 11:16PM)

 

Dropped off my rings at the mall for resizing. Going to have a naked hand for nine days. When they come back, they'll be two sizes smaller. (Sun 7 September 2008, 6:16PM)

 

Uh-oh. Afternoon snack isn't exactly tiding me over, and I'm out of healthy work snacks. Well, I leave in 45mins, so dinner's not far off. (Fri 5 September 2008, 3:53PM)

 

One 16oz Drakkar candle sold to Rob Woz for $12. He even approved of the fruity sample I included. ...I miss my coworker-friends. (Fri 5 September 2008, 1:50PM)

 

Might have a new candle customer. Another co-worker stopped by and LOVED the Drakkar candle. I sent her my list of fragrances. w00t. (Fri 5 September 2008, 12:02PM)

 

Co-worker's wife makes homemade soap. He knows that my crafty candlemaking isn't hard. Somehow, I feel like I just got knocked down a notch. (Fri 5 September 2008, 11:10AM)

 

Selling a new "man candle" to Rob this afternoon. Currently have it open on my desk. Mmm, Drakkar. I make a good soy candle. (Fri 5 September 2008, 9:50AM)

 

Co-workers right by my cube discussing the man who claims to be too obese for lethal injection. Crassly naming alternative means. Go away. (Fri 5 September 2008, 8:54AM)

 

I don't need to have a high opinion of someone's abilities in order to like them. I also don't have to like someone who does their job well. (Thu 4 September 2008, 3:34PM)

 

My job uses so many acronyms. I was glad to finally puzzle out that SLA is Service Level Agreement. I know what that is, thanks to Tim King. (Thu 4 September 2008, 3:04PM)

 

I have two more hours to go and I am SO ready for a nap. Not self-medicating today, though - don't need sugar or caffeine messing with me. (Thu 4 September 2008, 2:43PM)

 

While I really want Obama to be elected, I feel like I'm mentally steeling myself for another GOP administration, with ideology not mine. (Thu 4 September 2008, 2:01PM)

 

Finished reading Dune by Frank Herbert for the 1st time last night. Man, fans of the book probably hated the movie. Movie deviates bigtime. (Thu 4 September 2008, 11:52AM)

 

Application issues at work. Got things running again, sort of, but jobs that normally run off-peak are running NOW. Slowing things way down. (Thu 4 September 2008, 10:34AM)

 

Provisional credit forthcoming on fraudulent bank debits. Got over 7 hours of sleep last night. Losing weight. All's right with my world. (Thu 4 September 2008, 9:09AM)

 

Just asked a senior team member for help with an question from another dept, and he's about to go over my contact's head. Hope this is OK. (Wed 3 September 2008, 4:10PM)

 

Mad props to National City Bank's fraud dept for catching THOUSANDS of dollars of internet fraud on my acct. Only $1K got through. Only. Ha. (Wed 3 September 2008, 2:05PM)

 

Why do I always feel crappy on Wednesdays anymore? Is the Universe conspiring to keep me away from Zen? Or is it psychosomatic somehow? (Wed 3 September 2008, 1:03PM)

 

Feeling kinda funky. Unsettled stomach, headachy, stuffy nose, flatulant. (Yes, TMI.) Guessing the Diet Dew isn't helping any of these. (Wed 3 September 2008, 11:43AM)

 

Out of storage space on my personal webhost. Keep having to delete files that I have saved locally. Need to get my site moved soon. (Wed 3 September 2008, 10:17AM)

 

Been logging my sleep habits lately. Weekdays, 6 to 6.5 hours of sleep; weekends, 9-12 hours. This is not healthy. Neither is my Diet Dew. (Wed 3 September 2008, 8:56AM)

 

Finally: Boy, howdy, is Chrome a memory hog! Six tabs = eight processes, each using between 7K and 56K of memory. Had to bail after 30 mins. (Tue 2 September 2008, 10:32PM)

 

Initial Chrome impressions: Middle mouse button should open link in new tab. Also, pages scroll down w/ wheel, but not back up. (Tue 2 September 2008, 10:31PM)

 

Wow. Google Chrome does seem mighty speedy. I'll have to test it out at length when I get home from work, but so far I'm pretty impressed. (Tue 2 September 2008, 3:14PM)

 

OK. Finally. A project I can dig into and spend some quality time on. Time to screw in my earbuds and go to town. (Tue 2 September 2008, 2:44PM)

 

Wow. Palin defends the inclusion of "under God" in the Pledge because "it was good enough for the founding fathers." Hi, fractal wrongness! (Tue 2 September 2008, 1:01PM)

 

Movie trailer voice-over artist Don LaFontaine has died. Great quote: "If I tried to use that voice in public, they'd be calling security." (Tue 2 September 2008, 10:59AM)

 

Feels like a ghost town around here. Lots of people decided to take a long-long weekend. And my supervisor is on vacation this week. (Tue 2 September 2008, 10:19AM)

 

Looking forward to downloading Google's new browser, Chrome. Curious about its performance. (Tue 2 September 2008, 9:04AM)

 

Seen in an e-mail from a local business: "Not responsible for typeographical errors." (Mon 1 September 2008, 10:02PM)

 

I feel like I'm defective. Mentally. (Mon 1 September 2008, 5:21PM)

 

Fuck it. I'm having a REAL Amaretto and (Diet) Coke. How many Points for a shot of amaretto? Two? I'll take it. (Fri 29 August 2008, 9:33PM)

 

Trying a fake Amaretto & Coke, with almond extract. Too bitter. Tried adding vanilla. Still too bitter. Time to chug and try something else. (Fri 29 August 2008, 8:55PM)

 

Enjoying a Vanilla Diet Coke, Waffle House-style (read: a REAL Vanilla Coke) while preparing for the evening's web design extravaganza. (Fri 29 August 2008, 7:20PM)

 

Palin as McCain's VP? Not sure I want someone with that level of political experience being second-in-command behind a geriatric president. (Fri 29 August 2008, 10:58AM)

 

I hate casual greetings. People just don't listen. Case in point: Her: "Hi!" Him: "Good Morning!" Her: "Good! How you doin'?" (Fri 29 August 2008, 9:17AM)

 

The toilet seat cover dispenser in the handicapable stall has been installed at standing eye-level. Counterintuitive, don't you think? (Fri 29 August 2008, 9:04AM)

 

Hit the same record low weight three days in a row. I can totally get behind a (mini) plateau like that. (Fri 29 August 2008, 8:53AM)

 

Oh, look how perfectly my iPod and headphones fit into my new free mini videocamera case. Thanks, Blue Arc! (Thu 28 August 2008, 4:36PM)

 

Just got an unsolicited package from a hardware vendor. I am so not their contact person, but I got a free case for a flip Mino video cam. (Thu 28 August 2008, 4:27PM)

 

Overheard in the office: "And if they say that IS possible, then my next question is, what color is the sky in the world YOU live in?" (Thu 28 August 2008, 3:24PM)

 

Holy crap, could today go by any slower? Doesn't help that it feels like Friday. I suspect that tomorrow will go by just as slowly. (Thu 28 August 2008, 2:33PM)

 

As much as I appreciate the job I have, I'd prefer one that involves "mandatory Nintendo Wii bowling tourneys." Link (Thu 28 August 2008, 10:18AM)

 

Deciding not to read before bed last night disrupted my normal flow, and I forgot to turn on my alarm clock. Lucky I woke up when I did. (Thu 28 August 2008, 9:18AM)

 

Just realized I haven't used my Lomo LC-A in three years, in favor of the Olympus XA. I should load up the Lomo with film and take it out. (Thu 28 August 2008, 12:01AM)

 

Yeah, I think I'll be staying home and drinking some tea and taking some cold meds tonight. I'll feel obligated to try to do some work, tho. (Wed 27 August 2008, 3:41PM)

 

Walk was enjoyable, but didn't make me feel better. If I keep feeling like this for the rest of the day, I might be skipping Zen tonight. (Wed 27 August 2008, 12:56PM)

 

Had a frozen meal for lunch. Cold medicine must be out of my system by now, so why am I queasy and lightheaded? Hope my walk does me good. (Wed 27 August 2008, 11:59AM)

 

Need to work on my morning punctuality. While an 8:30 arrival isn't frowned upon, I'm guessing my constant 8:40 arrival may draw attention. (Wed 27 August 2008, 8:42AM)

 

State of the head cold: Throat not as sore. Eyes very dry. Feeling tired and generally wiped out. Been drinking tons of decaf Earl Grey. (Tue 26 August 2008, 4:19PM)

 

I hate comment spam. I get SO EXCITED that I actually have comments on one of my blog entries... and it's all spam. So depressing. (Tue 26 August 2008, 2:47PM)

 

"Cheerleader Uniforms Violate Dress Code." They have since the dawn of time! Why the big deal? Link (Tue 26 August 2008, 9:37AM)

 

OK, I get it now. It really was my bad. My work didn't disappear - it just needed to be done in two places, not just one. Still irritating. (Tue 26 August 2008, 9:08AM)

 

Not how I wanted to start my workday: a good hour's worth of work has magically disappeared, leaving me looking like a slacker. WTF. (Tue 26 August 2008, 8:56AM)

 

Still feeling unwell. I suppose that being too sick to work on my freelance site means I'm also too sick to play Civ Rev on Xbox? We'll see. (Mon 25 August 2008, 8:22PM)

 

Stayed home from work today. Sore throat, pressure behind the eyes, generally foggy feeling. Trying to head this off at the proverbial pass. (Mon 25 August 2008, 2:33PM)

 

Holy fuck. I've been editing style.css and re-uploading it every time, when I can just edit the CSS right in WordPress Admin? *facepalm* (Fri 22 August 2008, 8:17PM)

 

iPod just randomed to a gospel song that isn't supposed to be that funny... but I find "Oh Buddha" by the Imperials to be quite amusing. (Fri 22 August 2008, 2:31PM)

 

"Name on government watch list threatens pilot's career." Innocent until proven guilty? Nope. Link (Fri 22 August 2008, 1:02PM)

 

If I still worked at Sky, among friends, this would be one of those days when I'd park myself in someone's cube and talk the morning away. (Fri 22 August 2008, 9:59AM)

 

Hmm. I didn't think dress pants would shrink in the wash, but a pair of my new ones is suddenly too tight in the hips, ass, and thighs. (Fri 22 August 2008, 8:48AM)

 

That was such a bad Kermit voice that maybe it was supposed to be Gonzo and I just couldn't tell? Damn, I miss Jim Henson. (Thu 21 August 2008, 10:54PM)

 

Eww. My last.fm just randomed to a weird remix of a very bad Kermit voice (read: not Jim Henson) doing "I'm Going To Go Back There Someday." (Thu 21 August 2008, 10:52PM)

 

Feels like it should be Friday. (Thu 21 August 2008, 3:15PM)

 

My part of this morning's insanity is over. Now I just have to wait for people to test reports so I can provide the links for the portal. (Thu 21 August 2008, 1:52PM)

 

Wow. Busy, hectic morning moving a project into production. I had to take a moment to re-establish my center and calm down once or twice. (Thu 21 August 2008, 11:51AM)

 

Oh, jeez. Co-workers appear to be anti-Obama fundies. This is no good. Oh, I still like them, sure... but this is a disappointment. (Thu 21 August 2008, 8:47AM)

 

Aww. I didn't make it into the @mightymur 's Playing For Keeps promo video. And I was so proud of my "drumming." Shoulda worn a cape. (Wed 20 August 2008, 6:31PM)

 

Just sent an e-mail to my supervisor admitting that I'm lost and asking for her help/tutelage. Why is that so hard for me? (Wed 20 August 2008, 9:45AM)

 

LeRoi Moore, saxophonist of the Dave Matthews Band, died Tuesday. Link (Wed 20 August 2008, 8:51AM)

 

Oh, and GoDaddy's web-based FTP client just crashed Firefox. TWICE. *headdesk* (Tue 19 August 2008, 8:09PM)

 

OMG. I am never using GoDaddy hosting again. Nothing broken enough to call tech support about, but man, I can't get FTP to connect! Argh. (Tue 19 August 2008, 8:04PM)

 

Maybe we should just get a TiVO already, and join the 21st century. But do I really need to be watching more TV? That's the question. (Tue 19 August 2008, 4:21PM)

 

Man. All my favorite TV shows are getting moved around. First Divine Design on HGTV, now Good Eats on Food Network. Yeah, I'm a dork. (Tue 19 August 2008, 4:16PM)

 

Just realized that the person I've been working with in another dept has the Web Content Admin job I applied for before this one. (Tue 19 August 2008, 1:41PM)

 

The daily blog post job I set up on del.icio.us no longer seems to work. Must develop my own RSS importer thingy, apparently. Gah. (Tue 19 August 2008, 8:48AM)

 

Downloading Fleet Foxes album, per the admonitions of @dooce and @blurb. (And after listening to clips on last.fm.) (Mon 18 August 2008, 10:32PM)

 

I'm always surprised when I get kudos from my supervisor for doing my job. Not that I don't like it, but it's a little unexpected. (Mon 18 August 2008, 3:44PM)

 

I rarely have problems with my wisdom teeth, but the gums around my one impacted tooth have been sore for a couple days. This concerns me. (Mon 18 August 2008, 10:05AM)

 

Back at work. Things are getting back to normal. Should be plenty to keep me busy today. Still, I'd rather be at home asleep. (Mon 18 August 2008, 9:06AM)

 

Watching Poppa say goodbye to Grammie just about broke my heart. (Thu 14 August 2008, 11:26PM)

 

Busy morning so far, and not in a good way. Boss is out, so I'm putting out fires and not getting my own work done. And I'm leaving early. (Thu 14 August 2008, 9:40AM)

 

BETSY H. BURA (nee Hamlen), Beloved wife of Walter. Dear mother of Tina (deceased). Loving grandmother of Aaron. Link (Wed 13 August 2008, 1:54PM)

 

Submitted my video clip to @mightymur last night. You still have a couple of days to send one, too! Link (Wed 13 August 2008, 10:25AM)

 

Oh, shit. Time to get the wedding rings resized. Just shook the dregs of a bowl into the trash, and my rings came completely loose. Ungood. (Wed 13 August 2008, 9:26AM)

 

Hello there, triceps. I don't think we've formally met. When did you become so defined? Neat to see where you end and my shoulder begins. (Wed 13 August 2008, 8:40AM)

 

With all this makeup I just put on, you'd think I was going out on the town. No, I'm just recording a video for @mightymur. (Tue 12 August 2008, 7:42PM)

 

Official weight loss for the week: 3.6 lbs. Just shy of 15 lb loss overall since June. I'd be happier about it if I weren't preoccupied. (Tue 12 August 2008, 1:23PM)

 

Just got news of a family emergency... although it's not exactly an emergency. It's not like anything can be done now but pay our respects. (Tue 12 August 2008, 11:10AM)

 

Back at work. All my projects are in weird phases. Mtg with my supervisor shortly to tell her where I'm at and find out what to do next. (Tue 12 August 2008, 9:15AM)

 

Just spent 15 minutes perusing 2008 drum corps vids on YouTube. Everything I saw made me yawn except Carolina Crown. It's a damn shame. (Mon 11 August 2008, 7:34PM)

 

Wrapping spring rolls takes some practice. I'm guessing that eating them will be a lot easier. (Mon 11 August 2008, 6:22PM)

 

Glad I went with WP for my freelance gig; not because it's necessarily easier than MT, but because I'm getting different CMS experience. (Mon 11 August 2008, 4:47PM)

 

Word 2000 crashed while I was doing a Find and Replace of formatting. Microsoft's suggestion? Upgrade to a newer version of Office. Thanks. (Mon 11 August 2008, 1:09PM)

 

Taking the day off of work. Slept like crap. Kind of need a mental health day, anyway. Just emailed my boss; am now going back to bed. (Mon 11 August 2008, 8:13AM)

 

The Amazon exclusive edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard is $100? I'd been considering it, but... hrm. The standard edition is under $8. (Fri 8 August 2008, 4:37PM)

 

Using Outlook at work, wishing I could tag my e-mails instead of putting them in folders; some of these are relevant to multiple subjects. (Fri 8 August 2008, 4:06PM)

 

There are people who think that Obama is the Antichrist? Seriously? Wow. Link (Fri 8 August 2008, 11:37AM)

 

Got an e-mail that Sweetcron is launching on 8.28.08. Took a tweet from @SeanEtCetera to remind me what it was: Link (Fri 8 August 2008, 9:45AM)

 

I love the smell of a crisp, cool morning breeze. Feels like autumn outside. It almost makes me consider trying to become a morning person. (Fri 8 August 2008, 9:13AM)

 

Cell phone use on planes? My vote is, SMS only. No voice. But they didn't ask me. Link (Thu 7 August 2008, 3:26PM)

 

Dear listowner: When I unsub from your list, your job is to unsub me, NOT to send me an e-mail with the subject line of "Don't go!" (Thu 7 August 2008, 1:40PM)

 

Having trouble getting refocused after lunch. Time to screw in the iPod earbuds and get to business. (Thu 7 August 2008, 1:03PM)

 

Busy morning. Shaping up to be a busy afternoon. For now, though, it's time for a walk. (Thu 7 August 2008, 11:55AM)

 

Dammit. My mirror was part of my favorite picture frame, and my favorite picture frame is in shards in my trash. (Wed 6 August 2008, 1:57PM)

 

Listening to the track I use as bgm for The Drinking Gourd Podcast. I can hear my own voice coming in with, "The Drinking Gourd presents..." (Wed 6 August 2008, 10:30AM)

 

OMG. @twinkiebeyond says Google Maps has street view for Tokyo! I am so writing a blog entry with links to views of all my favorite places. (Wed 6 August 2008, 9:36AM)

 

Slept poorly. Irritating drive to work. Got here to find my favorite picture frame face down on my desk, broken. Can I start today over? (Wed 6 August 2008, 8:43AM)

 

Enjoying a track from my man Kris Heath, from his EP "Beth the Devil Saintress Maid of Ghosts." Boy needs to reveal his secret MySpace name. (Tue 5 August 2008, 4:11PM)

 

Being tall messes with my concept of dress sizes. I look at shorter women and say, There's NO WAY she's a size 12. But she is. And I'm not. (Tue 5 August 2008, 12:48PM)

 

Finally weighed in under 200 at WW. 'Bout damn time; my home scale's said 190's for a few weeks now. Now I'm official. (Tue 5 August 2008, 12:46PM)

 

Got my short hair trimmed up this weekend. I like my short hair even more now. Glad it's going to take a while to grow the layers out. (Tue 5 August 2008, 9:21AM)

 

Thanks for the Depeche Mode earworm, @wilw... *queueing up my iPod* (Mon 4 August 2008, 4:21PM)

 

One of the Indian folks at my work brought in Indian snacks and desserts. OMG, so good. Now I know what to order for dessert next time... (Mon 4 August 2008, 2:22PM)

 

Study: Most kids' fast-food meals have too many calories. You don't say! Link (Mon 4 August 2008, 1:20PM)

 

Someone accidentally forwarded a slightly racist joke to a group e-mail w/ hundreds of people, and tried to recall it hours later. Oops? (Mon 4 August 2008, 1:08PM)

 

Seems HR was trying to "close my file." Isn't it a little late to be checking references after I've had the job for 9 months? Just sayin'. (Mon 4 August 2008, 9:58AM)

 

Former co-worker just got a call from my employer re: a reference for me. WTF? I've been here almost 9 mos now; I wonder what that's about. (Mon 4 August 2008, 9:39AM)

 

Mmm. Kadhi Pakora Punjabi. I'm really digging on my new favorite Indian restaurant. (Fri 1 August 2008, 7:58PM)

 

I need to stop throwing away food containers at my desk. The Jell-O and yogurt containers don't smell so fresh, along with that banana peel. (Fri 1 August 2008, 2:09PM)

 

Days With My Father: a poignant record of one man's relationship with his nonogenarian father. A must-see. Link (Fri 1 August 2008, 1:10PM)

 

Everything I touch today is coming up shit. WTF. Is it 4:45 yet? Oh, wait - I'd still have to do all this on Monday. *headdesk* (Fri 1 August 2008, 11:44AM)

 

Vendor Audit coming up next week. My day just got a lot busier. (Fri 1 August 2008, 10:49AM)

 

Got distracted from my lunch walk by an Irish band called Extra Stout playing in the park. Spent my lunch sitting outside and listening. (Thu 31 July 2008, 1:02PM)

 

Having one of those days that's busy, but scattered. Many pieces of many small tasks are dependent on others. Many things going at once. (Thu 31 July 2008, 11:27AM)

 

Thanks for the URL truncation, BeTwittered. My del.icio.us links live here: Link (Thu 31 July 2008, 8:44AM)

 

OK, that's two days in a row that del.icio.us didn't feed my daily links back to my blog. Guess you'll just have to go see: Link (Thu 31 July 2008, 8:43AM)

 

OMG. I have "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" stuck in my head, and neither I nor Aaron seem to have the mp3. Must rectify the situation. (Wed 30 July 2008, 8:07PM)

 

Probably shouldn't skip Zen tonight, but I really just want to stay home and clean my desk and not have to be social. I'm in kind of a mood. (Wed 30 July 2008, 4:09PM)

 

Indian mango pickles FTW. Supervisor brought me one. The flavor is unique, and the heat doesn't sneak up on you until the end. (Wed 30 July 2008, 1:50PM)

 

One wrong keystroke, and my entire running status report from the past week is gone and must be recreated from memory. Is it Friday yet? (Wed 30 July 2008, 1:10PM)

 

Getting duplicate podcasts showing on my iPod since upgrading iTunes. According to advice I found online, I just need to Restore my iPod. (Wed 30 July 2008, 11:45AM)

 

I've been snippy and crabby and defensive lately, and I don't like it. Not one bit. (Wed 30 July 2008, 10:47AM)

 

I don't think my nectarine is supposed to be crunchy. (Tue 29 July 2008, 3:31PM)

 

My day is being spent trying to read up on technical things I don't understand. This is making for a seriously long and boring day. (Tue 29 July 2008, 2:23PM)

 

Weigh-in = up 0.2 lbs. May as well call it no change, and I'm OK with that. I'm feeling good about my progress overall. Down a size! w00t! (Tue 29 July 2008, 1:25PM)

 

Have until end of August to complete my freelance project AND move my blog to a new server. I'm afraid one isn't going to get done in time. (Tue 29 July 2008, 9:57AM)

 

Home-scale weight this morning same as home-scale weight last week before WW mtg. I refuse to be disappointed in today's WW weigh-in result. (Tue 29 July 2008, 9:02AM)

 

Anybody in Columbus looking for a Web Design job? I just got an unsolicited e-mail about a job in Dublin, 6mo contract w/ ext. Let me know. (Mon 28 July 2008, 1:42PM)

 

I seem to make the best thumbnail sketches while laying on the floor. Is this a throwback to doing my design homework on my dorm room bed? (Mon 28 July 2008, 1:38PM)

 

Oh, yay! My friend is back for a second interview! *squee* I miss my [name redacted]. (Mon 28 July 2008, 10:22AM)

 

Oh, look. I clicked on the second page of Cuil results, and the page went blank. Sorry, Cuil - no soup for you! I'll stick w/ Google. (Mon 28 July 2008, 9:07AM)

 

2nd note about Cuil: the thumb beside the main link to my blog is NOT of my blog. Also, half of the 1st results pg are my blog categories. (Mon 28 July 2008, 9:05AM)

 

First thing I notice about the new Cuil search engine: slow response time. Could be that it's getting more traffic than they'd planned, tho. (Mon 28 July 2008, 8:52AM)

 

Went clothes shopping today. Now have work clothes that fit. Big discovery: down two sizes. I haven't been this size for a good ten years. (Sat 26 July 2008, 11:38PM)

 

Wow. Everyone is in crazy-hyper get-things-done stress-out mode. It's too easy to get sucked into that frame of mind. Time to center myself. (Fri 25 July 2008, 4:26PM)

 

Oh, shit. Even more upheaval at work: our main ETL guru just gave his notice. Things just got a lot more interesting around here... (Fri 25 July 2008, 3:26PM)

 

Just overheard one IT guy telling another about the Michigan and Ohio renaissance fairs. Yep, geeks in one field are usually geeks in many. (Fri 25 July 2008, 1:19PM)

 

Just took ten minutes to re-organize my files here at work. Getting my desk at home to a point where I could do that? That'll take a while. (Fri 25 July 2008, 11:26AM)

 

Got a free hardback spiral-bound notebook at yesterday's user group mtg. Classy. Have decided I need a small one like this for my purse. (Fri 25 July 2008, 10:53AM)

 

Done. On my way out of Lansing. Skipping the golf scramble. (Thu 24 July 2008, 12:55PM)

 

Thanks for the free polo, and thx for thinking I could fit in a ladies large. Now give me my mens XL. kthx. (Thu 24 July 2008, 10:56AM)

 

supply chain BI. Interesting, yes, but not terribly useful to me. Next? (Thu 24 July 2008, 10:38AM)

 

Found it. Breakfast = free bkfst sandwich. Trying to network. Not good at small talk with strangers. (Thu 24 July 2008, 8:58AM)

 

Heading out to Lansing shortly. Been a long time since I was up so long before the sun. (Thu 24 July 2008, 6:27AM)

 

Two-hour trip with supervisor is now two-hour trip solo. Not sure if this is an improvement upon the situation or not, but I'll take it. (Wed 23 July 2008, 2:03PM)

 

Ah. I found what was calling my name from the vending machine. Hello, giant Rice Krispies Treat! And you're only four Points? Come to mama. (Wed 23 July 2008, 1:42PM)

 

Something in the vending machines is calling me. I can't tell what it is. Fig Newtons, maybe? Certainly not a fruit pie; those are evil. (Wed 23 July 2008, 1:29PM)

 

Also, I need to research my arguments against theism a little better. I feel like I need more grounding in fact and theory b4 I can debate. (Wed 23 July 2008, 12:41PM)

 

After talking to my step-bro over lunch, I realize that maybe I'm too accepting of other beliefs to be a proper atheist. (Wed 23 July 2008, 12:39PM)

 

I have news for you, MicroStrategy. Those "on-demand webcasts" on your site are not also "podcasts." Not if they don't have an RSS feed. (Wed 23 July 2008, 9:08AM)

 

This morning's experiment with waking up early = fail. I'm sure I'll manage to do it tomorrow, tho, when I have to drive 2hrs for a meeting. (Wed 23 July 2008, 8:45AM)

 

i'm submitting footage for Mur's book promo video! So should you! Link (Tue 22 July 2008, 4:35PM)

 

Freelance client wants a blog. Should I stick with what I know (Movable Type) or try a different app? Thoughts? Preferences? (Tue 22 July 2008, 3:13PM)

 

Totally craving a walk. I like my WW mtgs, don't get me wrong, but they take away from my lunch-walk time. (Tue 22 July 2008, 1:16PM)

 

Missed my Clothes-Buying mini-goal by half a pound, officially. But the mtg topic was all about buying new clothes! Is it a sign? (Tue 22 July 2008, 12:59PM)

 

Home scale says 1.5 lbs until my all-time low adult weight. That means today's WW weigh-in should meet my I Really Need New Clothes goal. (Tue 22 July 2008, 9:29AM)

 

Meeting a freelance client for an initial consultation after work today. Still working for experience, not $, but trying not to hose myself. (Mon 21 July 2008, 3:23PM)

 

Played Boom Blox for Wii last night with the hubby. Very fun and addictive. Also a good workout for my right arm. (Mon 21 July 2008, 9:55AM)

 

Oh, snap. I'll take that back. My favorite location IS closing this year. Dammit. Link (Fri 18 July 2008, 12:07PM)

 

Is it lame of me to be glad that neither of my local Starbucks haunts are closing? Link (Fri 18 July 2008, 12:05PM)

 

It's decided. In 90 minutes, I'm taking half a sick day and going home. There, I will rest and take ibuprofen and probably poo a lot. TMI. (Fri 18 July 2008, 11:06AM)

 

I so do not want to be here today. I'm having discomfort of the female variety, and I'd rather be home. (Fri 18 July 2008, 10:24AM)

 

Did i really just spend all evening reading? I seriously didnt even turn on my computer? Thats a first. (Thu 17 July 2008, 11:21PM)

 

Whew. Crisis averted. Guru / supervisor back early. We looked at it together, and I finally saw the problem. Solution set in motion. (Thu 17 July 2008, 1:53PM)

 

Damn. I have a pressing problem, and my resident guru is in meetings for another hour. Guess I keep searching the help files... (Thu 17 July 2008, 1:30PM)

 

I find amusement in seeing what people eat when they're "trying to eat healthier." The bagel with cream cheese? The taco salad? FAIL. (Thu 17 July 2008, 11:03AM)

 

Something Sensei said last night at Zen made me realize that I'm not so much an atheist as a pantheist. That's why Zen makes sense for me. (Thu 17 July 2008, 9:36AM)

 

Another sleepy morning, and I even got to bed before 1am last night. Just had a weird and vivid dream around wake-up time and overslept. (Thu 17 July 2008, 8:55AM)

 

Came back from Zen tonight with a calm demeanor, mosquito bites, and a pending freelance web design gig. May have underpriced myself again. (Wed 16 July 2008, 10:02PM)

 

iPod just randomed to "The Terrible Mr. Grimshaw." It's several years old now, but I still love this track. Especially at work with earbuds. (Wed 16 July 2008, 4:31PM)

 

Whew. Mtgs finally done for today. Wednesday has become Meetingpalooza. (Wed 16 July 2008, 3:21PM)

 

My engaged step-brother just asked me for marriage advice. I'm flattered! I said: be honest, have time to yourself, and keep separate accts. (Wed 16 July 2008, 12:44PM)

 

It's shaping up to be an interesting day. ...Yes, *that* kind of interesting. Better busy than bored, after all. (Wed 16 July 2008, 10:34AM)

 

I know this isn't just busywork - it really does need to be done - but it's draining my will to live, nonetheless. (Tue 15 July 2008, 2:57PM)

 

What's the cliched metaphor I'm looking for? Ahh: Today is progressing with all the grace of a dying man dragging himself across the desert. (Tue 15 July 2008, 2:20PM)

 

Studying XSL for a work project. Hope I actually get a chance to use it. Link (Tue 15 July 2008, 10:21AM)

 

Smashed and twisted my right index finger in a door on my way into work this morning. Hope this isn't an omen for the rest of the day. (Tue 15 July 2008, 9:22AM)

 

Argh! No WW At Work mtg tomorrow, due to other mtgs in the bldg. That means no weigh-in, and no eTools access for another week. *sigh* (Mon 14 July 2008, 2:11PM)

 

Successful 12-point lunch at Tango's. Relaxing water-taxi ride across the Maumee. Ate outside in the cool breeze. Nice mini-vacation. (Mon 14 July 2008, 1:42PM)

 

This morning's oatmeal is sure sticking with me. That was the plan, as my dept is going out to Mexican for lunch today. (Mon 14 July 2008, 11:24AM)

 

Still totally exhausted, and without enough cash/change to properly caffeinate. Not a big fan of the coffee here, but one does what one must (Mon 14 July 2008, 10:19AM)

 

Tossed and turned for nearly two hours last night. Got up today slightly earlier than normal. Five hours sleep = ungood. Behind the 8-ball. (Mon 14 July 2008, 9:10AM)

 

Just bought Brave Men Run on Amazon.com. Aaron loved the podcast novel, so I'm checking out the print version. Go do the same! (Sun 13 July 2008, 5:58PM)

 

Trying to convince myself that, no, I am not, in fact, hungry. Nope. Just tired. That's gotta be it. --Wait, is that the fridge calling me? (Fri 11 July 2008, 11:33PM)

 

I've become more a fan of dark chocolate, but Hershey's Cacao Reserve 35% cacao with hazelnuts is good, though technically milk chocolate. (Fri 11 July 2008, 10:32PM)

 

[Name Withheld] is STILL HERE doing her interview / test / coding thingie. That's one srsly LONG test. (Fri 11 July 2008, 4:30PM)

 

OMG my supar-awesome friend [Name Withheld] is interviewing two cubes over from me! *squee* (Fri 11 July 2008, 1:52PM)

 

Result of vending machine trip: Fig Newtons. Don't have my Points calculator on me, but the Nutrition Facts aren't abysmal. (Fri 11 July 2008, 1:20PM)

 

Busy morning on not enough sleep. Took my walk, ate my lunch, still exhausted. NOT going to hit the vending machine. Nope. No way... (Fri 11 July 2008, 12:56PM)

 

Krystal vs. White Castle: Link (Thu 10 July 2008, 1:27PM)

 

OMG. One of my co-workers just commented that I look like I'm losing weight. Don't know if it's the 7 lbs or the haircut, but I'll take it. (Thu 10 July 2008, 12:50PM)

 

Someone in the office mentioned "sliders," as in White Castle burgers, and it made me think of Krystal burgers. Wish they'd migrate north. (Thu 10 July 2008, 11:57AM)

 

Oh, snap! Team lunch just got moved to Monday, so we can eat at Pacific Grill. Good thing I forgot and brought my lunch. (Thu 10 July 2008, 10:24AM)

 

Oh, yeah! I forgot: my dept is going out to lunch today. Must start preparing myself to eat healthy, no matter where we end up. (Thu 10 July 2008, 10:20AM)

 

Succumbed to the need for speed. Diet Mountain Dew in da house. (Thu 10 July 2008, 10:14AM)

 

Got to bed excessively late last night. Zoning out bad this morning. Fighting the urge to caffeinate. (Thu 10 July 2008, 9:59AM)

 

Nothing like accidentally deleting Gleason Sensei from my SD card, then having to go find a good unerase tool. That got the adrenaline on. (Wed 9 July 2008, 11:30PM)

 

I don't know much about when to book air travel for the best price. If I'm flying to Providence in October, should I book now or later? (Wed 9 July 2008, 9:35AM)

 

The coffee here at work really isn't very good. Not even with a packet of No Sugar Added cocoa mixed in. (Wed 9 July 2008, 9:00AM)

 

The garbage truck is finally here at 10pm on trash day. On one hand, WTF for the lateness? On the other, I feel really bad for these guys. (Tue 8 July 2008, 10:08PM)

 

Friend from another dept, re: my soon-to-be-former supervisor: "Was his luncheon today? He still here? I'm gonna go kick him in the balls." (Tue 8 July 2008, 3:38PM)

 

Storm's moving through. Amusing that everyone flocked *toward* the windows when the sirens started. Assuming all is well at home. (Tue 8 July 2008, 3:04PM)

 

TORNADO WARNING. Oh, shit. (Tue 8 July 2008, 2:54PM)

 

The new version of BeTwittered lets me easily see how many followers I have. Now I'm all, "Someone unfollowed me! What did I say?" (Tue 8 July 2008, 1:15PM)

 

From a co-worker, about Weight Watchers: "So, how was your meeting? Is that like a support group, like AA?" Yes. Yes, it is. (Tue 8 July 2008, 12:53PM)

 

Skipping my supervisor's going-away lunch at Tony Packo's in favor of my Weight Watchers mtg. It's the right choice, but doesn't seem right. (Tue 8 July 2008, 11:32AM)

 

What do you mean, there's no jeweler within walking distance of my work? That would have made getting my ring resized so much easier. (Mon 7 July 2008, 1:49PM)

 

My workload seems to be either feast or famine these days. Guess I shouldn't have kicked so much tail on Thursday. (Mon 7 July 2008, 11:29AM)

 

One of my best friends is interviewing for a job at my place of work this week. *keeping my fingers crossed* (Mon 7 July 2008, 9:55AM)

 

I'm a little disappointed that I didn't get to leave sooner, but at least I'm leaving a half hour early. Yay for the long weekend! (Thu 3 July 2008, 4:12PM)

 

Ran into Schutze (a coworker from college) in downtown Toledo. He greeted me with a salute and a hearty "Arr!" (RCC alumni, you'll get it.) (Thu 3 July 2008, 12:57PM)

 

Getting ideas for blog redesign. This is dangerous; I haven't even finished moving it to its new webhost yet. (Thu 3 July 2008, 12:12PM)

 

It's the day before a holiday; I wonder if we'll get to leave work the usual hour or so early? 3:30, here I come... (Thu 3 July 2008, 8:48AM)

 

Seen on the lid of someone's coffee creamer in the break room: his last name, then, "Yes, I mind." (Thu 3 July 2008, 8:36AM)

 

Autoposting my tweets to my blog helps me blog more frequently, just so I don't have a whole page of one-liners next to twitter icons. (Wed 2 July 2008, 10:51PM)

 

Oh, great. Now XM Radio *and* OnStar are calling my phone. What yuppie had this number before me? (Wed 2 July 2008, 2:35PM)

 

Rcvd an email: please set these people's passwords to ___. The email was sent to 9 different IS group emails. Now everyone knows the pwds. (Wed 2 July 2008, 2:28PM)

 

Glanced at the calendar on the wall of my cube and realized, "I get Friday off this week!" I can't believe I forgot. (Wed 2 July 2008, 9:54AM)

 

Met my weight-loss mini-goal! w00t! My reward to myself: a major haircut (and donation to Locks of Love). (Tue 1 July 2008, 12:50PM)

 

Ate a very light breakfast and am going easy on the water before my noon weigh-in. If I reach my mini-goal today, I can get my hair cut. (Tue 1 July 2008, 10:49AM)

 

CNN: "Can Obama bring God back into the Democratic Party?" I'm happy with it the way it is, thank you very much. Leave your God out of it. (Tue 1 July 2008, 9:38AM)

 

Got an e-mail this morning asking who made the logo for my now-long-gone podcast. Not sure I want to take on a logo freelance gig right now. (Tue 1 July 2008, 9:19AM)

 

Sat zazen for 15mins this evening, after feeding the cat and before dinner. Wore my new black Zen gi. I feel at peace with myself. For once. (Mon 30 June 2008, 6:37PM)

 

Conflicted, confused / Walk, listen, breathe it all in / I feel more at ease (Mon 30 June 2008, 12:54PM)

 

Hey! I didn't realize I had Richard Pryor on my iPod! I should random this thing more often. (Mon 30 June 2008, 11:51AM)

 

Check out the hubby's report on the World Crokinole Tournament: Link (Mon 30 June 2008, 11:49AM)

 

iPod just randomed from REM's "Nightswimming" to Marilyn Manson's "This is the New Shit." That plus the Diet Mtn Dew should wake me up. (Mon 30 June 2008, 11:25AM)

 

Lost about 3 lbs this week and have leveled off. Expected to rebound after a day. We'll see if I can ride this out to Tues WW weigh-in. (Sun 29 June 2008, 3:45PM)

 

People like this scare me. Seriously. I definitely don't see the world the way they do. Link (Sat 28 June 2008, 12:18AM)

 

The Drinking Gourd Podcast from the Toledo Zen Center (produced by Yours Truly) will be posted at 8am Saturday: Link (Fri 27 June 2008, 11:40PM)

 

Homemade fried brown rice with shrimp and egg? Made of awesome. Will be trying this again soon, so the hubby can enjoy, too. (Fri 27 June 2008, 8:01PM)

 

My iPod is shuffling to awesome songs today. I was headbanging alone in the elevator to Def Leppard earlier; now Midnight Oil is rocking it. (Fri 27 June 2008, 3:40PM)

 

Per a Google search, it's OnStar that's been calling me. Must be an old number. WTF? Link (Fri 27 June 2008, 9:51AM)

 

Whoever's been calling me every single weekday on my cell phone between 9a and 10a from an 800 number REALLY needs to leave a voicemail. (Fri 27 June 2008, 9:41AM)

 

Shit. That's still a lot of red states. Link (Fri 27 June 2008, 9:04AM)

 

Damn. This is one helluva storm I'll be driving home in. (Thu 26 June 2008, 4:34PM)

 

Ice cream socials at work are great for REALLY getting to know your co-workers. That was fun (and sugar-free to boot). (Thu 26 June 2008, 3:58PM)

 

My site's down again. I've gotta get this thing moved to a different server pronto. This is BS. (Thu 26 June 2008, 2:54PM)

 

Was in such a hurry to go on my walk that I forgot to change into my walking shoes. They're sensible work shoes, but I won't forget again. (Thu 26 June 2008, 12:58PM)

 

Finally, people are stopping by my cube to shoot the breeze. I'm officially feeling more comfortable with my co-workers now. (Thu 26 June 2008, 10:54AM)

 

Just sent my first response to a God forward, declaring myself to the sender as a atheist. I'm tired of being "in the closet" about it. (Thu 26 June 2008, 9:10AM)

 

Storm is over. Birds are chirping, and the air still smells like rain. I would have enjoyed a little more storm, though. (Wed 25 June 2008, 7:53PM)

 

News says the severe thunderstorm will hit Johnston Corners at 7:18pm. Wait... doesn't Google Maps say I live in Johnston Corners? Oh, dear. (Wed 25 June 2008, 6:57PM)

 

OMG SO HUNGRY. Didn't get to eat my afternoon yogurt. There's definitely a grumbly in my tumbly right about now. (Wed 25 June 2008, 4:38PM)

 

http://translate.google.com is blocked from my work. How lame is that? (Wed 25 June 2008, 2:39PM)

 

Currently enjoying a cup of imported Chinese green tea. Slightly different than the Japanese variety, but also extremely tasty. (Wed 25 June 2008, 2:27PM)

 

CNN Poll: Should raping a child be punishable by death? Currently, 77% say yes. We're quite the lot of bloodthirsty MF'ers. (Wed 25 June 2008, 12:44PM)

 

Just got back from a walk in the rain with my step-brother. It's good to catch up with him. (Wed 25 June 2008, 12:36PM)

 

Why am I so hungry this morning? I slept my normal amount and ate my normal breakfast. Weird. (Wed 25 June 2008, 11:07AM)

 

Security asked to see my ID today for the first time - it was out of sight under my shirt tail. Guess they really do check these things... (Wed 25 June 2008, 9:05AM)

 

Just upgraded to Movable Type 4.1 -- successfully, I think. Time to consider next steps in moving my installation to a cheaper host. (Mon 23 June 2008, 9:28PM)

 

This headache's not going away after a few hours, and I don't have any ibuprofen in my purse. Only another 90 mins until I'm home.

(Mon 23 June 2008, 3:42PM)

 

Bum knee's bothering me on the day that I *really* need to do some cardio and work off the luau food before weekly weigh-in. Argh!

(Mon 23 June 2008, 3:30PM)

 

Why do I have Mormon kids' songs stuck in my head today?

(Mon 23 June 2008, 2:10PM)

 

Oh, no. No. George Carlin's died. CNN

(Mon 23 June 2008, 8:58AM)

 

Way behind on blogging about life events. Hawaii trip, Canada trip, and last night's luau. Not to mention last year's Japan trip.

(Sun 22 June 2008, 10:10PM)

 

Good thing I wasn't planning an actual outdoor luau tomorrow. Scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon & evening, 40% chance.

(Fri 20 June 2008, 4:32PM)

 

Random thought: Is the Hawaii Vacation DVD I edited suitable to send to my grandparents? I don't *think* we dropped any F-bombs on tape...

(Fri 20 June 2008, 10:19AM)

 

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