Please don't let the unpacking phase last the rest of the time we're living here!!! While the majority of the boxes have been unpacked, there is still a nice pile in "the office" a.k.a. Chris's old room. The problem is that we are very slowly cleaning small spaces out. Why so slow? Chris has been super duper busy with photography and I can't clean it out because it is his stuff. I must admit that I have really enjoyed not doing any major cleaning over the past couple of weeks. The apartment is looking a lot better though, and hopefully it will start feeling like home to me rather than continuing to feel like Chris's place...
I am looking into buying a gym membership once again in order to get my fat behind up and working out again. It's been about a year-and-a-half since I had a gym membership, and it used to be great. Then my second year of grad school hit and I couldn't justify spending the money or the time. Now I need it desperately, as much for my mind as my body.
I have been looking into a couple of options: there is a gym literally on the same block as our apartment, but it doesn't have any cardio-kickboxing classes (which I LOVE), but it does have yoga (which I also LOVE). The other, probably better option is LifeTime in Highland Park (about 3 miles from the apartment). The LifeTime would be cheaper, have more classes, and have longer hours than the other, but it would mean I would have to drive and I'm getting really used to not having to drive.
I have a free week trail at the closer gym, so I'll try it out and see what I think. I have a sneaking suspicion that I will be joining LifeTime again because of my love for kickboxing, longer hours, and cheap prices (subsidized by my health insurance company). I will definitely give the closer one a chance though. I'm really excited to get back into the workout routine! More importantly, I can't wait to get back into shape again.
26 October 2007
19 October 2007
Still kicking
The move has been fairly smooth - except for all of the dust that we've been kicking up. My body has not been happy with me; my allergies have been killing me. But I'm going back on Zyrtec even though it's so expensive. The crummy thing is is that it's worth it. The cool thing is that the apartment is coming together, bit by bit.
There may be a position opening at the place where I work, but it's uncertain how soon it will open up. I would be working with some new people along with my current coworkers, which I would enjoy. I have been applying to some other places, but I haven't heard back from them yet.
Other than that, things have been pretty quiet. I'm still working on Collapse, and I hope to finish it over the weekend so that I can start reading some other books. My shelf of books to read is overflowing once again.
There may be a position opening at the place where I work, but it's uncertain how soon it will open up. I would be working with some new people along with my current coworkers, which I would enjoy. I have been applying to some other places, but I haven't heard back from them yet.
Other than that, things have been pretty quiet. I'm still working on Collapse, and I hope to finish it over the weekend so that I can start reading some other books. My shelf of books to read is overflowing once again.
06 October 2007
Michelle's To-do List: Move - check!
The week of crazy cleaning is close to being over - we're getting more settled in now. For those who don't know what the hell I'm talking about, I moved into Chris's apartment last weekend, and we've been cleaning and I've been unpacking all week long. That's why not many people have heard from me. Each day it is feeling more and more like home, especially as I've been unpacking my stuff.
Some have asked if this is a big step for us, and I have to admit that it's really not because I've practically been living here for the past year anyway, it's just that all of my stuff was at my aunt and uncle's except for a bag of clothes. And I have to say how much I LOVE not living out of a bag :)
I think the apartment is looking a lot better (can't wait for you to see it now Mom!). We have a new-to-us couch that is very comfortable and in great condition, and that does a lot to making the whole living room look a lot better. We moved into the bigger bedroom right away, and Chris is in the process of cleaning out his old bedroom between shooting sports. Eventually the old bedroom will be an office/guest bedroom (exciting!).
Some have asked if this is a big step for us, and I have to admit that it's really not because I've practically been living here for the past year anyway, it's just that all of my stuff was at my aunt and uncle's except for a bag of clothes. And I have to say how much I LOVE not living out of a bag :)
I think the apartment is looking a lot better (can't wait for you to see it now Mom!). We have a new-to-us couch that is very comfortable and in great condition, and that does a lot to making the whole living room look a lot better. We moved into the bigger bedroom right away, and Chris is in the process of cleaning out his old bedroom between shooting sports. Eventually the old bedroom will be an office/guest bedroom (exciting!).
23 September 2007
Morning ride
In the spirit of last weekend, Chris and I went on another long bike ride, but only half as long as last weekend. He took me through a lot of neat bike trails through area parks, the majority of them following the Mississippi. The great thing is is that I think it will take me a long time to see all of the trails in the Twin Cities area. It's always interesting and exciting to ride on a new trail :)
Exciting news: Chris and I are going to have our own space soon! For those who didn't know, Chris's roommate bought a house and is moving out next Sunday. I am so excited!!!! I can't wait to have my own space again, and both me and Chris are excited about having all of our stuff in one place. There will be a lot of work to be done to fix the place up, and it will be difficult, but rewarding. I'm really jazzed about having my stuff in one place.
Crazy busy week last week at work since we were finishing up the budget book. I got in a few overtime hours (which I'm getting paid for - woohoo!!!). My internship lasts through the end of November, so I'm starting up the job search (which I hate). There are some interesting leads, but nothing to talk about yet.
Exciting news: Chris and I are going to have our own space soon! For those who didn't know, Chris's roommate bought a house and is moving out next Sunday. I am so excited!!!! I can't wait to have my own space again, and both me and Chris are excited about having all of our stuff in one place. There will be a lot of work to be done to fix the place up, and it will be difficult, but rewarding. I'm really jazzed about having my stuff in one place.
Crazy busy week last week at work since we were finishing up the budget book. I got in a few overtime hours (which I'm getting paid for - woohoo!!!). My internship lasts through the end of November, so I'm starting up the job search (which I hate). There are some interesting leads, but nothing to talk about yet.
16 September 2007
41-Miler
This morning Chris and I did the Minneapolis Bike Tour and rode the 41-mile route. It took us around four hours to do, and I only felt like I was going to die once (there was one part where we went up two what I thought were significant hills in quick succession, and my asthma kicked in hardcore). That is the longest bike ride I've ever done, and all in all I feel pretty good about it.
Here's a map of the route so you can see where we rode (I'm terrible at explaining those kinds of things):
Chris said that I didn't look happy the entire ride, but the truth is I like doing those kinds of activities, but I really have to focus on breathing. Today was more of a mental challenge than a physical one because whenever my asthma kicks in, which is often, I have to calm myself down and focus on slowing my breathing down. I get frustrated whenever this happens, but have not found a way to prevent it except for not doing activities like riding, which I'm not willing to do. I have found that I can train my lungs to withstand a great deal of cardio without freaking out, but it takes a long time to build up that kind of endurance. I had it a couple of years ago, but my time was consumed my second year of grad school and I didn't dedicate the time or money to keep myself in that great of shape.
Now I'm trying to slowly get myself back into shape. I'm thinking that I might bike into work more frequently because this cooler weather is incredible to bike in and it would save me money on bus passes. I also am going to try to get myself in a routine of going on walks during the week so I can enjoy this weather while it lasts. We'll see if I'm actually committed to it. If not, I will continue to enjoy the bike riding that I do now and only complain about my breathing to myself and Chris (sorry Chris!).
Here's a map of the route so you can see where we rode (I'm terrible at explaining those kinds of things):
Chris said that I didn't look happy the entire ride, but the truth is I like doing those kinds of activities, but I really have to focus on breathing. Today was more of a mental challenge than a physical one because whenever my asthma kicks in, which is often, I have to calm myself down and focus on slowing my breathing down. I get frustrated whenever this happens, but have not found a way to prevent it except for not doing activities like riding, which I'm not willing to do. I have found that I can train my lungs to withstand a great deal of cardio without freaking out, but it takes a long time to build up that kind of endurance. I had it a couple of years ago, but my time was consumed my second year of grad school and I didn't dedicate the time or money to keep myself in that great of shape. Now I'm trying to slowly get myself back into shape. I'm thinking that I might bike into work more frequently because this cooler weather is incredible to bike in and it would save me money on bus passes. I also am going to try to get myself in a routine of going on walks during the week so I can enjoy this weather while it lasts. We'll see if I'm actually committed to it. If not, I will continue to enjoy the bike riding that I do now and only complain about my breathing to myself and Chris (sorry Chris!).
10 September 2007
Wedding Time
My cousin's wedding was last Saturday, and Chris and I got all gussied up for it. Here's proof of just how cute we were:
Wait a minute....that's not the right one.....
That's better!
I have to admit that even though it's a pain in the ass to get all dressed up like that (all the finger-and toenail painting is hard work!), it was fun to swish my skirt.
It was fun to see my cousin get married, the helpless romantic he is. His new wife Ann looked amazingly elegant and beautiful. It was neat to see my aunt and uncle (his dad and stepmom) get all emotional - big day for them too. Oh, and it was really great to see my dad in his outfit (hahaha - gotcha Dad!).
Wait a minute....that's not the right one.....
That's better! I have to admit that even though it's a pain in the ass to get all dressed up like that (all the finger-and toenail painting is hard work!), it was fun to swish my skirt.
It was fun to see my cousin get married, the helpless romantic he is. His new wife Ann looked amazingly elegant and beautiful. It was neat to see my aunt and uncle (his dad and stepmom) get all emotional - big day for them too. Oh, and it was really great to see my dad in his outfit (hahaha - gotcha Dad!).
08 September 2007
Close to Fall!
I am super excited for the fall weather: sweaters, pretty leaves, crisp mornings. And it's just around the corner. I went for a bike ride this morning down to Minnehaha Falls Park, and the crispness in the air was delightful. I can breathe so much easier and fall means my allergies get better. Woohoo!
We're off to my cousin's wedding this afternoon, which should be fun because it's going to be huge, but that also means that I have to look cute. So I should probably be painting my fingernails right now (that hasn't happened in a loooonnnnggggg time). Hopefully we'll get some good pictures (better get some good ones because it's rare for me and Chris to get all dressed up like this!). I don't know that people will even recognize me (hahaha).
We're off to my cousin's wedding this afternoon, which should be fun because it's going to be huge, but that also means that I have to look cute. So I should probably be painting my fingernails right now (that hasn't happened in a loooonnnnggggg time). Hopefully we'll get some good pictures (better get some good ones because it's rare for me and Chris to get all dressed up like this!). I don't know that people will even recognize me (hahaha).
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