archives... July 2006

• 07/25/06 (8:44 AM): I decided since I was taking a painting class, and the pre-rec was a drawing class, I should start drawing now to practice. Can we talk about how I can't draw?? I suck at it. I drew for a while, then I finally starting drawing something that looked decent. I still need a ton of work though. Hopefully I can stay relatively dedicated to this. I got a panic worry over me about taking the class and sucking at painting (considering I've never painted a thing in my life). But, I have to keep telling myself that this is for FUN! I just don't want to embarrass myself! I based this off of one of my 26 Things photos I did a long time ago. It's not an exact replication, but then again it isn't supposed to be. I don't think I'm going to be a very realistic painter. Which is ok, cause I don't really like realistic art.

  
  

• 07/24/06 (9:24 PM): Well, I did it. I registered for the painting class at MCC. It's going to be a major pain in the ass because the class is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-3:50pm. So, I'm going to try to go in early to work on those days and work half days. Then I'm going to work on Sundays. It'll be a challenge and a big expense, but I'm ready for a change to my daily routine. Plus, I really think it'll help foster my creativity in the long run. I hope I enjoy it! Class starts September 5!

• 07/23/06 (6:06 PM): Today I have not done a whole lot. I went for a long walk, which was great. Game me lots of time to think... which I'm not sure helps me all that much. I hiked up this huge hill to the smaller Clyde water tower and then walked through a woodsy area. Which makes you very itchy by the way. I then went around the long block and into the graveyard. I love walking the the graveyard, so peaceful! Plus, with no one around I can feel free to break out and shake my ass (a good song came on the iPod)! Then I came home and decided to get rid of half my shoes. That's right, half! Well, maybe just short of half, but I've eliminated at least 15 pairs of shoes I NEVER wear. I like to think it's part of this movement of cleaning all the un-needed shit out of my life. Sometimes I wish I was better at it! Then I laid on the couch with my fat cat for an hour, that was bliss. There is something about that cat that always just makes me feel better. I was thinking about heading over to Music for Murals, but I don't know what time it goes until and Lydia never answers her phone (grr).

  On the diet front, I've lost 13.5 pounds. Not bad, but damn am I frustrated. Half starving myself and exercising for the past month and a half you'd hope for better results than that. Then again, I did cheat in between. While I was sick I didn't exercise and the wine festival was just calorie crazy (love the wine).

  Last night my cousin Caleb got married. Wow. The wedding was rough for me at first. Nothing like seeing all that love when you are feeling so shitty, but it got much better (with every glass of wine I had). Seriously though, I did have a good time. It was great to spend the night with my cousin Hannah who I miss dearly. She told me all about her cross country trip, her kayaking the length of Lake George and all her summer plans of hiking in Colorado (can we say very very jealous???). That and we all got to shake our butts to all the usual bad wedding songs. I even pulled out the Electric slide (but I did not do the Macarena). Apparently, Cotten Eyed Joe also has a dance, which my younger cousins had to teach me. The great thing about the dancing was that I burned off all the calories I consumed with the wine... yea! A Special thanks to Cindy the bartender. She was great! When I got home I went to Lyd's to see my friends for a bit... and to see Tucker. Tucker is my uncle's dog, we were watching him. He's my favorite dog ever and I love to snuggle with his fluffy big cute self.

• 07/17/06 (10:33 PM): Softball update: Tuesday's game we won! It's against the best (or maybe 2nd) team in the league. We were all shocked and surprised, but we played a great game. I brought in the winning run in the bottom of the last inning! Wednesday's game was a lot of fun, but we lost. We played Halfway Haus II (we are Halfway Haus) and we had a lot of laughs. We didn't do so well, because our team was short on man power and we walked close to 9 runs in the first inning. We came back in the second inning, but slowly fell away again. We were all really hot and it's the third game we've had this week (I missed the game on Monday). It's not so great playing in such hot weather, but we manage. I have another game tonight in Geneva, wish me luck!

  I also signed back up for Match. I know, you are laughing at me. But, I never meet people and I'm sick of being alone. Worse yet I'm sick of guys leading me on and then leaving when something better comes along. I'd be nice to go on some dates for a change, or to be pursued and wanted. Maybe I did it for a boost of self esteem... I need that lately!

• 07/17/06 (10:33 PM): This past weekend was very tiring, but fun! It was the Finger Lakes Wine Festival!! Lydia and I wore ourselves out preparing supplies and food for 10 people. No one went hungry, without shelter or thirsty, so I'd say we did our jobs. I tasted some very good wines, but I think my best in show (according to my taste buds) goes to Keuka Overlook for their Johannisberg Riesling. It was very yumma, however their website is the damn near worst winery website I've seen. They could really use my company's help. Yikes (Please make the noises stop). Maybe I could trade them for many cases of their Riesling (yes, it was that good). There was another winery that had a Raspberry Riesling that was tasty too... although the name escapes me now. I have it in my wine booklet.

  I saw Pirates of the Caribbean tonight. I think I was far too excited to see that movie. It wasn't as good as the first and left me feeling very unsatisfied. We all know how I hate to feel unsatisfied... but, then again that has been happening a lot lately. I can't wait until I move away. Where should I go?? I'm leaning towards Seattle... but who knows where the wind will take me. Until then, I'm going to concentrate on my financial situation. I've been thinking more and more about a part-time job, but they are surprisingly hard to find. If I did find one, I'd have to almost love doing it... or I know I won't. Let me know if you hear of anything.

  Until next time, I bid thee fair well... @--}----------------------- You're the best!

• 07/11/06 (12:15 AM): What a damn month July has been. I really thought June was bad enough, but July is worse. Someone once said to me "25 was the hardest year I ever had." I'm starting to think it's true and I can't wait to be 26. Too bad I have 11 more months to go... I just have the shittiest luck and I don't know how to turn it around. They say that were one door closes, a window opens. Well, I'm sitting in the house in the middle of summer and I'm hot... because there is no air flowing through my house...

• 07/10/06 (8:25 PM): I'm so sick of being sick. I don't know how I managed to get sick again, but I'm done. I keep coughing and blowing the nose, it's not pretty folks. I'm done taking the antibiotics they gave me and I've gotten better, but I'm ready to be healthy again. This past weekend I got to see Val and Karey. We hung out all Saturday in Fair Haven. They convinced me to lay in the sun. It did feel good. We also got a great boat ride, thanks Richy-poo! Sunday I went to Cornhill Arts Festival in Rochester with Kate. Do you think I could go without buying something... well, you are right. I did buy something, jewelry, big surprise. I got a really cook necklace and a ring. I know, me and rings... but I really like this one, so I think I'm going to wear it. Kate hasn't seen Rochester at all, so I showed her some highlight points. She saw RIT, Cornhill, High Falls, downtown and Monroe. A pretty good view of the city. My Lydia is back too!! Yeah! Now I won't be bored and lonely any more! Just 5 more days 'til wine festival folks. It's not too late to join us, we've got plenty of room at our campsite.

• 07/01/06 (11:05 PM): Happy Holiday long weekend. I'm spending mine working. But, it's some easy work. I'm giving two wine tours, one today and one on Monday. Basically I get paid to drive some people to the wineries. Pretty easy job. I cannot pass up the chance to earn some extra money. I'm basically earning half one of my pay checks in one weekend. It'll make wine festival weekend a little more palatable. Which, by the way, if you have not gotten your tickets to the wine festival, you should! It's great fun and we are camping out right on site... I highly recommend you come out and enjoy with us. I'm also watching Howie this weekend (Laura's dog) for a little extra too. So I'll be there for a few nights. Catch ya later.

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