“For an athlete to function properly, he must be intent. There has to be a definite purpose and goal if you are to progress. If you are not intent about what you are doing, you aren't able to resist the temptation to do something else that might be more fun at the moment.” ~John Wooden
In 2009 I accomplished a lot, and lived with as much intention as one can muster.
Possibly my biggest accomplishment? I'm not sure if I'm an athlete yet, but I'm definitely more athletic and healthier than I was at the beginning of 2009. I've continued running (even though I'm still not fond of it), have been going to spin and core conditioning classes lately, and recently started cross-country skiing. The kids got me a set of touring skis for Christmas, so I am looking forward to spending more time on the snow, making my way to the many warming shelters in the area.
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Thursday, December 31
Tuesday, May 27
Paper
Since it's almost my birthday AND my name changed, I went to the DMV today to renew and update my license. They gave me this:
Yeup... it's a paper card. With a black & white photo and the word "INTERIM" stamped across it in huge letters. I also had to surrender my current/expiring plastic "permanent" license. The nice DMV lady warned me that only a friendly OREGON police officer will accept this flimsy paper card as ID. No one else is required to accept this as a legitimate form of identification. So if I am planning to fly, rent a car, purchase alcohol or cigarettes, or go to an R-rated movie I am SOL. Well, not completely, I have a passport so I can fly or rent a car. But no alcohol, cigarettes, out-of-state traffic stops, or "grownup" movies for me for the next couple weeks!
I wonder what will happen if I need to write a check, go to Costco, or am otherwise asked to provide ID? This should be an interesting little experience to see what I can and can't get away with. And Scott will have to buy his own Coors Light for now, since I still get carded! (Yes, now I am just bragging.) I wonder if I can convince him to pick up some groceries while he is out buying beer? (Kidding...) It's a good thing that there isn't a minimum cupcake age, or there would be some big trouble!
Here's some more information about Oregon's new "central issuance" and answers to some questions about temporary paper driver licenses. For example, What happens if my dog eats it? and What if it is confiscated by law enforcement?
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p.s. The lovely art in the background is by Miss Boo. She was nice enough to hang out with me on Election night and decorated my office white board for me. Kind of reminds me of when I used to go into my mom's office to visit/irritate her and drew on her chalkboard... I was right about the same age too!
Yeup... it's a paper card. With a black & white photo and the word "INTERIM" stamped across it in huge letters. I also had to surrender my current/expiring plastic "permanent" license. The nice DMV lady warned me that only a friendly OREGON police officer will accept this flimsy paper card as ID. No one else is required to accept this as a legitimate form of identification. So if I am planning to fly, rent a car, purchase alcohol or cigarettes, or go to an R-rated movie I am SOL. Well, not completely, I have a passport so I can fly or rent a car. But no alcohol, cigarettes, out-of-state traffic stops, or "grownup" movies for me for the next couple weeks!I wonder what will happen if I need to write a check, go to Costco, or am otherwise asked to provide ID? This should be an interesting little experience to see what I can and can't get away with. And Scott will have to buy his own Coors Light for now, since I still get carded! (Yes, now I am just bragging.) I wonder if I can convince him to pick up some groceries while he is out buying beer? (Kidding...) It's a good thing that there isn't a minimum cupcake age, or there would be some big trouble!
Here's some more information about Oregon's new "central issuance" and answers to some questions about temporary paper driver licenses. For example, What happens if my dog eats it? and What if it is confiscated by law enforcement?
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p.s. The lovely art in the background is by Miss Boo. She was nice enough to hang out with me on Election night and decorated my office white board for me. Kind of reminds me of when I used to go into my mom's office to visit/irritate her and drew on her chalkboard... I was right about the same age too!
Thursday, March 20
Me
I'll bet you've had one of those weeks, too. Things don't necessarily go badly, just not as planned, and frequently enough that you wonder if there's something in the air. At work, this week has been just busy enough that I have things to do, but not busy enough that it went by as quickly as I would like. At home, it seems like something came up every night so far, and there just hasn't been a chance to relax as much as I would like.
And it felt like no matter what else was going on there was always someone who "needed" me. Boo needed me to take her to gymnastics, and then stay to watch. Stinky and Q.P. needed me to watch their orchestra concert. Stinky needed me to help him with a little business he is trying to start (helping out the neighbors) to raise money for the evil genius camp he wants to attend this summer. Scott needed me to get him a beer. You get the picture. It's nice to be needed and all, but enough already!
So tonight I decided to take some "me" time. And what did I do? I got my hair cut. Nothing dramatic, just a couple of inches off the bottom to keep it healthy. My normal hair gal has been on hiatus for a while, and it was definitely needed. Unfortunately it didn't go quite as I planned. (The experience, not the cut.) Probably partly because I didn't plan it at all, I just decided it was time. I really enjoy the whole "getting the hair done" experience from the wash to the blow dry. But since I didn't plan, I went to a walk-in place. And while she did exactly what I wanted (and did it well) the whole thing took maybe about 15 minutes. Which was not nearly long enough.
Ah well, par for the course I guess. At least I have tomorrow off and we have some fun weekend plans. Things are definitely looking up, and I am on my way out of this rut!
And it felt like no matter what else was going on there was always someone who "needed" me. Boo needed me to take her to gymnastics, and then stay to watch. Stinky and Q.P. needed me to watch their orchestra concert. Stinky needed me to help him with a little business he is trying to start (helping out the neighbors) to raise money for the evil genius camp he wants to attend this summer. Scott needed me to get him a beer. You get the picture. It's nice to be needed and all, but enough already!
So tonight I decided to take some "me" time. And what did I do? I got my hair cut. Nothing dramatic, just a couple of inches off the bottom to keep it healthy. My normal hair gal has been on hiatus for a while, and it was definitely needed. Unfortunately it didn't go quite as I planned. (The experience, not the cut.) Probably partly because I didn't plan it at all, I just decided it was time. I really enjoy the whole "getting the hair done" experience from the wash to the blow dry. But since I didn't plan, I went to a walk-in place. And while she did exactly what I wanted (and did it well) the whole thing took maybe about 15 minutes. Which was not nearly long enough.
Ah well, par for the course I guess. At least I have tomorrow off and we have some fun weekend plans. Things are definitely looking up, and I am on my way out of this rut!
Thursday, February 21
Immobilized
My mobile phone... isn't. Some time last week it was looking like the battery died. After a full charge my phone stayed on for only a few hours. Even less if (gasp!) I actually made a call. So in order to make sure it was on I had to keep it plugged in at all times.
A replacement battery didn't help alleviate the problem, so now I am faced with the task of choosing a new phone. I'm frustrated because I really like my little phone. It isn't much more than a phone, though it does have a camera. The style is nice and the call quality has been very good. If possible, I would just get another one. But (of course) they don't make this particular device and the prices on the Internet are prohibitive.
What's next? It's fun to tease the RHPB that I will just get an iPhone (and use my mom's address in Salem for billing). While I think there are some really cool things about the iPhone, that probably not the direction I will go. A lot of people are recommending "smart phones" or "mobile devices" but it's a little scary to go down that road.
I really don't have a burning desire to read email on my device. Part of me just wants to get another plain ol' phone. I like having a camera - even if it's not a high quality one it's nice to have one that "does" in a pinch.
But on the other hand, I wouldn't mind having the ability to Twitter from my cell. ;)
What do all y'all think? Any recommendations?
A replacement battery didn't help alleviate the problem, so now I am faced with the task of choosing a new phone. I'm frustrated because I really like my little phone. It isn't much more than a phone, though it does have a camera. The style is nice and the call quality has been very good. If possible, I would just get another one. But (of course) they don't make this particular device and the prices on the Internet are prohibitive.
What's next? It's fun to tease the RHPB that I will just get an iPhone (and use my mom's address in Salem for billing). While I think there are some really cool things about the iPhone, that probably not the direction I will go. A lot of people are recommending "smart phones" or "mobile devices" but it's a little scary to go down that road.
I really don't have a burning desire to read email on my device. Part of me just wants to get another plain ol' phone. I like having a camera - even if it's not a high quality one it's nice to have one that "does" in a pinch.
But on the other hand, I wouldn't mind having the ability to Twitter from my cell. ;)
What do all y'all think? Any recommendations?
Monday, February 18
Addiction
Hi, my name is Jen. And I have a problem. I know that many others suffer from this condition, so I am stepping forward in hopes that I can help.
I am addicted to McDonald's french fries.
It all started at an early age. My sister and I were taken to Mickey D's by our parents and given McDonald's food. Soon we lost all taste for any other foods. We only wanted McDonald's. And in particular, the fries.
Then things got worse. During my impressionable middle and high school years, activity buses would stop at McDonald's so that we could grab a bite to eat during road trips. Sheep that I was, I did what my friends did. I did not order a healthy salad (did they have those at McDonald's in the 80's?). I ordered fries and a milkshake.
College years were much the same. Broke and with few alternatives, I shunned the school cafeteria and traded essay-writing services for boxes of crispy, hot McCrack. My downward spiral was not finished, though.
Now I take my kids to the drive through. "Apple dippers? Nonsense, child! You must have french fries with your Happy Meal!" Why do I insist? Because I must steal my child's fries. Yes, I have hit bottom. I am ashamed to admit it, but there it is.
Looking up from the bottom of this pit, I see the beacon of light that is "The Colbert Report". If only my mother was like this woman, maybe I wouldn't suffer from this addiction.
But what a wonderful addiction it is. In fact writing this has made me hungry... would someone please toss me down some yummy McDonald's french fries?!
I am addicted to McDonald's french fries.
It all started at an early age. My sister and I were taken to Mickey D's by our parents and given McDonald's food. Soon we lost all taste for any other foods. We only wanted McDonald's. And in particular, the fries.
Then things got worse. During my impressionable middle and high school years, activity buses would stop at McDonald's so that we could grab a bite to eat during road trips. Sheep that I was, I did what my friends did. I did not order a healthy salad (did they have those at McDonald's in the 80's?). I ordered fries and a milkshake.
College years were much the same. Broke and with few alternatives, I shunned the school cafeteria and traded essay-writing services for boxes of crispy, hot McCrack. My downward spiral was not finished, though.
Now I take my kids to the drive through. "Apple dippers? Nonsense, child! You must have french fries with your Happy Meal!" Why do I insist? Because I must steal my child's fries. Yes, I have hit bottom. I am ashamed to admit it, but there it is.
Looking up from the bottom of this pit, I see the beacon of light that is "The Colbert Report". If only my mother was like this woman, maybe I wouldn't suffer from this addiction.
But what a wonderful addiction it is. In fact writing this has made me hungry... would someone please toss me down some yummy McDonald's french fries?!
Thursday, February 14
Woot
This tweet leads me to suspect a WootOff starting tonight at 10pm PST. Let me know if you get a BOC!
Three posts in under an hour?! Busy day, I guess...
Three posts in under an hour?! Busy day, I guess...
Friday, December 28
Genes
Genetics are a real bitch some times.
When we found out that my cholesterol still sucks, my LNP urged me to take Stinky to his doc to get his checked. Boo can apparently wait for a couple years. Last week he had his blood drawn, and the doc called me today with the results.
The magic number is... 340.
Ouch!
He referred Stinky to a pediatric cardiologist. So begins Round 2... I am so glad we have good insurance!
When we found out that my cholesterol still sucks, my LNP urged me to take Stinky to his doc to get his checked. Boo can apparently wait for a couple years. Last week he had his blood drawn, and the doc called me today with the results.
The magic number is... 340.
Ouch!
He referred Stinky to a pediatric cardiologist. So begins Round 2... I am so glad we have good insurance!
Thursday, October 11
Bus-ted
In my travels the other day I noticed a large sign announcing that the Mt Bachelor Park & Ride lot is CLOSED effective October 8th. This is the large lot off Simpson and Colorado, where the Mt Bachelor shuttle bus has picked up and dropped off people heading to the ski area in years past.
I checked the Mt Bachelor website and didn't see anything about the shuttle service changing, and the site still states that they are selling bus passes. Currently the site states:
If anyone from Mt Bachelor is reading this... what's up? I have friends that have already purchased their season bus passes and they are steaming. Is there a plan in place, or did they waste their money?
I checked the Mt Bachelor website and didn't see anything about the shuttle service changing, and the site still states that they are selling bus passes. Currently the site states:
You can catch the Mt. Bachelor Super Shuttle at the Bend Park-N-Ride on the corner of Simpson and Colorado on the west side of Bend.Since ski season is still 4-6 weeks away hopefully this information will be updated soon. If you have purchased or are planning to use the shuttle to get to the mountain I suggest you keep an eye on their webpage for updated information.
If anyone from Mt Bachelor is reading this... what's up? I have friends that have already purchased their season bus passes and they are steaming. Is there a plan in place, or did they waste their money?
Tuesday, September 11
It sounded like a good idea at the time. I was at McDonald's anyways, buying my (semi) monthly bacon & egg "McGriddle". (Yeah, those are darn good... in the bad kinda way!)
So I did it. I ordered an iced coffee. From McDonald's.
Now, keep in mind that I am grumpy before my morning caffeinated beverages. Imagine how crusty I was after tasting the large cup of swill that was handed to me:
Use your imagination. Perhaps I am using my powers of concentration to try to make the iced coffee from McDonald's taste good. (Hmm... maybe that's shooting too high. Let's go for "less bad".) Or maybe I'm shooting invisible rays out of my eyes that will magically transform the nastiness that is an iced coffee from McDonald's into a delicious iced toddy style coffee from Thump... or even a Cinnamon Dolce latte from Starbucks. Cripes I would even go for the stuff out of the office urn over the iced coffee from McDonald's!
Yeup. It's that bad. Just say no. Do not pass go, do not collect $100. Don't wonder, like I did, if iced coffee from McDonald's can really be that bad... because I promise you it is!
Where did it come from and what does iced coffee from McDonald's taste like? Well here's my best guess. Last night they put all the leftover coffee in the fridge. When I drove up someone poured out a little of that day-old, not-so-good-to-begin-with, coffee. Mixed it with a little milk. Poured over ice... and there's my beverage. It's like sucking on my dog's dirty paws (not that I know for sure what that tastes like, but it's gotta be in the same ballpark). I am pretty sure that in two hours I will still be able to taste the bad flavor, even gum isn't masking the taste of the icky iced coffee from McDonald's that is coating my tongue.
There is one good thing about the iced coffee from McDonald's. It comes with a free apple pie! But since the iced coffee was two bucks and the pies are usually two for a buck... if there is ever a "next time" I think I will just go straight for the four pies.
Folks, consider this my public service announcement. Just Say No to the iced coffee from McDonald's. I wish I had.
So I did it. I ordered an iced coffee. From McDonald's.
Now, keep in mind that I am grumpy before my morning caffeinated beverages. Imagine how crusty I was after tasting the large cup of swill that was handed to me:
Use your imagination. Perhaps I am using my powers of concentration to try to make the iced coffee from McDonald's taste good. (Hmm... maybe that's shooting too high. Let's go for "less bad".) Or maybe I'm shooting invisible rays out of my eyes that will magically transform the nastiness that is an iced coffee from McDonald's into a delicious iced toddy style coffee from Thump... or even a Cinnamon Dolce latte from Starbucks. Cripes I would even go for the stuff out of the office urn over the iced coffee from McDonald's!
Yeup. It's that bad. Just say no. Do not pass go, do not collect $100. Don't wonder, like I did, if iced coffee from McDonald's can really be that bad... because I promise you it is!
Where did it come from and what does iced coffee from McDonald's taste like? Well here's my best guess. Last night they put all the leftover coffee in the fridge. When I drove up someone poured out a little of that day-old, not-so-good-to-begin-with, coffee. Mixed it with a little milk. Poured over ice... and there's my beverage. It's like sucking on my dog's dirty paws (not that I know for sure what that tastes like, but it's gotta be in the same ballpark). I am pretty sure that in two hours I will still be able to taste the bad flavor, even gum isn't masking the taste of the icky iced coffee from McDonald's that is coating my tongue.
There is one good thing about the iced coffee from McDonald's. It comes with a free apple pie! But since the iced coffee was two bucks and the pies are usually two for a buck... if there is ever a "next time" I think I will just go straight for the four pies.
Folks, consider this my public service announcement. Just Say No to the iced coffee from McDonald's. I wish I had.
Monday, September 10
Horror-scope
Via Painted Maypole's Monday Mission... here's my (really lame, really boring) horoscope.
Crabby Cancer-ian Forecast
With more quiet time on your hands, work time (from home and the office) should be more productive and suffer from fewer interruptions. Visitors are on the way... be ready for fun this weekend!
Crabby Cancer-ian Forecast
With more quiet time on your hands, work time (from home and the office) should be more productive and suffer from fewer interruptions. Visitors are on the way... be ready for fun this weekend!
Wednesday, September 5
Saturday, July 21
Book
Still no book. It was supposed to be here by 10am. Where oh where is my UPS man?
Updated... It was in my mail box the whole time, even though Amazon said it shipped via UPS. I didn't know that UPS could deliver to my mail box!!!
Anyhoo... the box is cool. It's a keeper and a souvenir and Scott is NOT allowed to throw it in the trash. Pics soon... probly tomorrow night as I am busy reading!
Spoiler... Page 62 and it's already sad. It's gonna be a long night!!!
Updated... It was in my mail box the whole time, even though Amazon said it shipped via UPS. I didn't know that UPS could deliver to my mail box!!!
Anyhoo... the box is cool. It's a keeper and a souvenir and Scott is NOT allowed to throw it in the trash. Pics soon... probly tomorrow night as I am busy reading!
Spoiler... Page 62 and it's already sad. It's gonna be a long night!!!
Tuesday, June 26
33
That's me. Here's the rundown:
What he got me: camera lens (woot!)
What the rugrats got me: Cooking Mama Cook-Off
Where we ate: Baldy's
Dessert: Brownie Batter ice cream
Last time I got carded:July June 19, 2007
Good day? Yeup.
What he got me: camera lens (woot!)
What the rugrats got me: Cooking Mama Cook-Off
Where we ate: Baldy's
Dessert: Brownie Batter ice cream
Last time I got carded:
Good day? Yeup.
Saturday, March 31
Shame
This dishwasher apparently escaped from captivity and met a bad end. This particular species is rarely seen in the wild, but is more often found in suburban kitchens nationwide. I know that sometimes it's nice to let your dishwasher out to get some fresh air. But please, as a responsible dishwasher owner please consider using a leash so that they don't suffer the same fate as the one seen above.
Seen on our hike today, off China Hat Road just south of Bend, OR.
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