I am bone tired today, but I know it's the last day of work before I am off for a week. So I will persevere and then try and relax and not come down with some sort of cold or other thing once I relax. We shall see. I can't WAIT to get away fora few days.
J and I met up with family for Thai food last night at our favourite place. Great food...I'm still full tho. Blech. Today will be more controlled I think. :)
This AM I crawled out of bed and came in to do my workout #2, with biking and abfest. No working out on my holidays so I wanted to get in a good workout before...I do hope the rain stays away this year. It rained to the point they almost cancelled the festival we are going to, but it's dried off a lot. It will be muddy I'm sure, but as long as there's no more rain I think it will be a fun time indeed.
I know I'm just looking forward to sleeping for more than 4 and a half hours and relaxing in the sun without anything to do but what I pops into my head. I'll see many friends I haven't seen in ages, and hopefully relax down to my marrow and refuel again.
Here's hoping. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
I began this blog while learning to run and training for my very first race! Now I'm just your friendly neighborhood mad scientist still trying to live a healthy life...day by day :)
another day another cup of coffee :)
Oh I am so tired...another very late night, but I got some time off last night tho. We have family in town and we went out for sushi. Yum. A bit of relaxing before going home and sorting out all the bills from the party and making sure all is paid. We raised over $400 for charity :) I'll be glad to drop off all the payments today.I don't like having big piles of money in my possession...it creeps me out.
This AM I crawled out of bed just in time...made it in for my usual workout and I am in for work as normal. I must say that I am exhausted so I hope a very dull meeting I have to go to in an hour doesn't put me to sleep. When there is only 8 of you at a table it's hard to hide headbobbing :) Here's hoping...
Must dash...another busy day filled with things. J and I are meeting his family that are in town for the Jazz festival for thai food tonight - that should be fun. Until then...caffeine will be my friend :)
Have a great day all!
This AM I crawled out of bed just in time...made it in for my usual workout and I am in for work as normal. I must say that I am exhausted so I hope a very dull meeting I have to go to in an hour doesn't put me to sleep. When there is only 8 of you at a table it's hard to hide headbobbing :) Here's hoping...
Must dash...another busy day filled with things. J and I are meeting his family that are in town for the Jazz festival for thai food tonight - that should be fun. Until then...caffeine will be my friend :)
Have a great day all!
Wow...what a relief
Well, no workout this morning. On the weekend some friends and I put on an all night dance party and it went well. I ran the bar and we decorated up the venue like a forest. Seeing as it went late I still was able to dance like a monkey once we shut down the bar at 2 and we had a blast. We broke even on costs and all the bar proceeds went to charity...it really exceeded our plans...we were turning people away! Yes, a fantastic night. I got all dressed up in a costume and looked (if I may be so bold) hot. :) Why work for killer abs when you can't show them off every once in a while!
After the party ended I slept a bit and hunkered down to finish up my MSc 6 month report talk which I had to give this morning...the same one I struggled to make up a report for for the last few weeks. I was up until 2 (yech) so I slept in and didn't workout so I'd have as much sleep as I could to be reasonably coherent and alert. The talk went well. It wasn't stellar, but it was well received and I got a lot of constructive criticism and have a set of goals to try and meet for October...and maybe then if I keep up my efforts and get analysis done I can get permission to write in Oct/Nov...maybe graduate in spring. Oh to dream :)
Having just finished my speech, I'm going to go have some coffee and lunch and try and wake up for the rest of the day. Now that the party and this talk is over there is a HUGE weight off my shoulders. I can relax and start planning for the music festival we're going to soon. It will be so nice to have a few days away with no work...nothing! Just good friends, good music. I can't wait. I hope it doesn't rain....I have rain gear, but it's so much warmer and fun when it's nice out. It's been so rainy all over lately...time for some sunshine.
Must be off. Much to do.
After the party ended I slept a bit and hunkered down to finish up my MSc 6 month report talk which I had to give this morning...the same one I struggled to make up a report for for the last few weeks. I was up until 2 (yech) so I slept in and didn't workout so I'd have as much sleep as I could to be reasonably coherent and alert. The talk went well. It wasn't stellar, but it was well received and I got a lot of constructive criticism and have a set of goals to try and meet for October...and maybe then if I keep up my efforts and get analysis done I can get permission to write in Oct/Nov...maybe graduate in spring. Oh to dream :)
Having just finished my speech, I'm going to go have some coffee and lunch and try and wake up for the rest of the day. Now that the party and this talk is over there is a HUGE weight off my shoulders. I can relax and start planning for the music festival we're going to soon. It will be so nice to have a few days away with no work...nothing! Just good friends, good music. I can't wait. I hope it doesn't rain....I have rain gear, but it's so much warmer and fun when it's nice out. It's been so rainy all over lately...time for some sunshine.
Must be off. Much to do.
Is it friday yet?
It is?
Yay.
Last night was long and late and busy, but I believe I'm all prepared for all the bar tending duties I am in charge of for the thing we're putting on tomorrow night. I've never gone and picked up enough booze and mix and supplies for 150 people before . Oooh lalah... I have perfected what I think is a rather tasty peach pie jello shooter and will make up a bunch of them tonight...along with finish up some paper lanterns and some other decor for the party.
Oh, and my 6 month speech which I give on monday bright and early.
And find a costume for saturday.
And prep for a surprise 9AM saturday meeting with my supervisor. YAY! Couldn't come at a less opportune time, I must say, but she is in the city so I'll just have to put on my big girl sparkle panties and get down to business...
This AM, despite the tiredness, I was up and in to the gym for regular workout #2 plus 28 minutes on the bike at resistance 5 (woo!) and my abfest. Now it's healthy breakfast time and regular work. Oh lucky me...how did I get to be gifted with all these things to do.
Hee hee. Here we go again! :)
Yay.
Last night was long and late and busy, but I believe I'm all prepared for all the bar tending duties I am in charge of for the thing we're putting on tomorrow night. I've never gone and picked up enough booze and mix and supplies for 150 people before . Oooh lalah... I have perfected what I think is a rather tasty peach pie jello shooter and will make up a bunch of them tonight...along with finish up some paper lanterns and some other decor for the party.
Oh, and my 6 month speech which I give on monday bright and early.
And find a costume for saturday.
And prep for a surprise 9AM saturday meeting with my supervisor. YAY! Couldn't come at a less opportune time, I must say, but she is in the city so I'll just have to put on my big girl sparkle panties and get down to business...
This AM, despite the tiredness, I was up and in to the gym for regular workout #2 plus 28 minutes on the bike at resistance 5 (woo!) and my abfest. Now it's healthy breakfast time and regular work. Oh lucky me...how did I get to be gifted with all these things to do.
Hee hee. Here we go again! :)
J E LL O!
Last night I ran errands all night for the shindig we're helping put with - I am in charge of the bar and have all the stuff I need...and I've decided I'm making jello shooters. Made a few test ones - with spiced rum or vodka to see which is tastier. Inquiring minds want to know! They'll be set to try tonight. I ended up with 16...note to self. Do not eat them all tonight...:) I'll let you know which tastes better...
I was up to workout this morning - my workout with the step ups, one legged deadlifts and upper body work, some squats and schweaty 30 minutes of biking. It felt good. I feel like I've put on a few LBs over the last while. Thick around the middle for a lack of a better way to put it. I plan to keep an eye on that. I don't know if it's PMS or real, but I plan to make sure I don't creep back up.
I am trying to finish my speech tonight so that I can enjoy planning this party...it's coming slowly. I would love to just NOT work on my thesis for a while...and I would love to get more sleep. Soon is a holiday. Soon :)
But, I must go...lots of work to do.
I was up to workout this morning - my workout with the step ups, one legged deadlifts and upper body work, some squats and schweaty 30 minutes of biking. It felt good. I feel like I've put on a few LBs over the last while. Thick around the middle for a lack of a better way to put it. I plan to keep an eye on that. I don't know if it's PMS or real, but I plan to make sure I don't creep back up.
I am trying to finish my speech tonight so that I can enjoy planning this party...it's coming slowly. I would love to just NOT work on my thesis for a while...and I would love to get more sleep. Soon is a holiday. Soon :)
But, I must go...lots of work to do.
Where has all the time gone?
Wow...sorry. Apparently I've been falling behind in a lot of things lately, including blogging.
Comic Expo in Calgary was a blast. road trip with the girls and lots of time spent gawking at costumes and finding a few amusing odd things (like a bunch of cheap Godzilla DVDs, a Venture Industries T Shirt, Moltar figurine, bday gift for J, and some steampunk goggles) I was sorely tempted by a gorgeous corset...but I did not have $200 to spare. Pity. it was all sorts of hotness :) I got Elvira's autograph for my brother...she looks AMAZING for 59. All real too. I hope to look that good when I'm that age...and saw many cool people: Maurice LeMarche, and a number of actors, and graphic artists I admire. Even Mr. Shatner himself. Sat in the Ghostbusters car. Oh yes...even tho I had to come home saturday night with J and miss superhero VS zombie rollerderby it was just what I needed. It made working all sunday to finish off my paper evil after having a break, but it was nice to be normal for a few days.
My 6 month report is done, figures made and handed in. It's not perfect, but it will do. Currently I'm back at the slave labour putting together my talk that I give monday morning all about that paper. I and a group of like-minded peoples are putting on a dance/party saturday night and so I will be busy all weekend with that - my job, after decor, is to run the bar all night. So I must get this mostly done before it, as I may not be in great shape sunday! Of course my MSC supervisor picked this weekend to come to town for a visit, so I get to meet with her 9 AM saturday too, just for sh*ts and giggles...*sigh*. Grrr. I just have to keep going. After my speech it will lighten up a bit. Plus, next weekend I go away to a music festival for 5 days...and it can't come soon enough.
Other than attacking a bag of fruit gummies on the weekend my eating was pretty good. I had a few mojitos, but all in all, I did well. Monday I was back in at my regular workout and tuesday was more of the same. This morning I dropped into the spin and sculpt class to have my ass kicked. I'm PMSing to the nines so I tried my best to not eat everything in sight yesterday...
Monday night after handing in my paper i took the whole night off. IT was glorious. I hung out with friends, brainstorming and planning for the event we're putting on this saturday, and made a zillion origami things for incidental decor. I can now make origami devil masks, tulips, irises cranes and roses. Giggedy.
And so...I must run. Lots to do, as always. I just caffeinated myself up so I must use that energy and get busy in the lab for my "regular" job.
Oh the glorious life of a lab rat!
Later taters :)
Comic Expo in Calgary was a blast. road trip with the girls and lots of time spent gawking at costumes and finding a few amusing odd things (like a bunch of cheap Godzilla DVDs, a Venture Industries T Shirt, Moltar figurine, bday gift for J, and some steampunk goggles) I was sorely tempted by a gorgeous corset...but I did not have $200 to spare. Pity. it was all sorts of hotness :) I got Elvira's autograph for my brother...she looks AMAZING for 59. All real too. I hope to look that good when I'm that age...and saw many cool people: Maurice LeMarche, and a number of actors, and graphic artists I admire. Even Mr. Shatner himself. Sat in the Ghostbusters car. Oh yes...even tho I had to come home saturday night with J and miss superhero VS zombie rollerderby it was just what I needed. It made working all sunday to finish off my paper evil after having a break, but it was nice to be normal for a few days.
My 6 month report is done, figures made and handed in. It's not perfect, but it will do. Currently I'm back at the slave labour putting together my talk that I give monday morning all about that paper. I and a group of like-minded peoples are putting on a dance/party saturday night and so I will be busy all weekend with that - my job, after decor, is to run the bar all night. So I must get this mostly done before it, as I may not be in great shape sunday! Of course my MSC supervisor picked this weekend to come to town for a visit, so I get to meet with her 9 AM saturday too, just for sh*ts and giggles...*sigh*. Grrr. I just have to keep going. After my speech it will lighten up a bit. Plus, next weekend I go away to a music festival for 5 days...and it can't come soon enough.
Other than attacking a bag of fruit gummies on the weekend my eating was pretty good. I had a few mojitos, but all in all, I did well. Monday I was back in at my regular workout and tuesday was more of the same. This morning I dropped into the spin and sculpt class to have my ass kicked. I'm PMSing to the nines so I tried my best to not eat everything in sight yesterday...
Monday night after handing in my paper i took the whole night off. IT was glorious. I hung out with friends, brainstorming and planning for the event we're putting on this saturday, and made a zillion origami things for incidental decor. I can now make origami devil masks, tulips, irises cranes and roses. Giggedy.
And so...I must run. Lots to do, as always. I just caffeinated myself up so I must use that energy and get busy in the lab for my "regular" job.
Oh the glorious life of a lab rat!
Later taters :)
The game is afoot
I'm not entirely sure what happened this morning. Whether I shut off my alarm or jsut pressed snooze without knowing it I slept in 30 minutes. I guess I needed it :)
I still got up and game in to the gym for a shorter workout - 30 sweaty minutes on the arc trainer and 3 sets of deadlifts. I watched my knee and it wasnice enough to let me have a day on the arc trainer. I'm rather proud of myself that I'm not sore from yesterday, because I pushed myself in the class. Guess I am in shape after all!
Last night I tried to do some more work on my paper but didn't get too much done after I got home. I couldn't access some of my data on the server and there was a roaring thunderstorm so I did a bit of work, but then just just decided I'd done enough and spent some time with J. We caught up on Doctor Who once the lightning let up (MAN I love that show!! As the Dude would say - "new shit has come to light man!")
I was in bed by midnight and today I just have to work hard because tomorrow - COMIC CON in Calgary! I can't wait. I'll likely come back early to finish up my paper on sunday (and miss the Zombie VS superhero roller derby...:( ) but it will be 2 days of fun. A good reward for working hard and keeping it together.
And so I must be off. Have a wonderful day everybody :)
I still got up and game in to the gym for a shorter workout - 30 sweaty minutes on the arc trainer and 3 sets of deadlifts. I watched my knee and it wasnice enough to let me have a day on the arc trainer. I'm rather proud of myself that I'm not sore from yesterday, because I pushed myself in the class. Guess I am in shape after all!
Last night I tried to do some more work on my paper but didn't get too much done after I got home. I couldn't access some of my data on the server and there was a roaring thunderstorm so I did a bit of work, but then just just decided I'd done enough and spent some time with J. We caught up on Doctor Who once the lightning let up (MAN I love that show!! As the Dude would say - "new shit has come to light man!")
I was in bed by midnight and today I just have to work hard because tomorrow - COMIC CON in Calgary! I can't wait. I'll likely come back early to finish up my paper on sunday (and miss the Zombie VS superhero roller derby...:( ) but it will be 2 days of fun. A good reward for working hard and keeping it together.
And so I must be off. Have a wonderful day everybody :)
Fweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I was up until 3 last night again. Yeesh. I slept in instead of working out..so that I kept sane. Now that I've got my paper mostly done in a draft that I can work at on sunday and the next few evenings I can relax a bit tonight. I'm done my work in the lab today, so I'm going to go workout on the way home, then have a nice mellow supper, work on my data and then go to bed at a humane hour for the first time in over a week. I am delerious at the thought of more than 4 hours of sleep.
Joy :)
Later: Classes to the rescue again. I got to the gym right before a class was starting - step and sculpt. Not a lot of cardio but really good muscle workout all over. I feel great! Now a good supper and to work. :)
Joy :)
Later: Classes to the rescue again. I got to the gym right before a class was starting - step and sculpt. Not a lot of cardio but really good muscle workout all over. I feel great! Now a good supper and to work. :)
Once more into the throng...
Because I've been burning the candle at both ends (and in the middle) and was up again until almost 2 last night I slept in a bit today and then came in a few hours early to work on my MSc cell stuff. No workout, but the sleep feels really good.
I've got a protein shake, granola bar and some cottage cheese and blueberries for breaky, so I'm all fueled up and ready to go. Must dash. Full day ahead.
Over the hill in into the fray my friends. Have a good day :)
I've got a protein shake, granola bar and some cottage cheese and blueberries for breaky, so I'm all fueled up and ready to go. Must dash. Full day ahead.
Over the hill in into the fray my friends. Have a good day :)
weekend of work
I spent all weekend on my data. All. Weekend. And no I am not done yet.
Frack.
I missed out on a kegger although I did get to see my Dad for an hour when we went out for brunch on sunday...wish I'd had more time to visit. Then we had people over crafting at my house to make decor for an event we're helping out with in a few weeks. Lots of people making origami and cool stuff in my living room and I was...yup...with my data. Grrr. My report is due in a matter of days and I need to finish the data up tonight to the point where I can start writing up my report for wednesday. I wanted to be done last night, but I stopped at 2 AM and threw in the towel because I was just done. Exhausted. Oh, and did I mention I had to go in at 10 PM last night to subculture cancer cells? Yeah. Good times. I am not enjoying this, but it is what it is. I just have to make it to the weekend - then I get a day at comic con in Calgary (before coming back early on sunday to work on my report again...sigh). I plan on getting my bro an autograph from Elvira Mistress of the night for his birthday!! Hope to find some cool steam punk goggles por moi too. But before then...my bi-annual report is due on monday, so it's crunch time.
This morning, despite my weekend of slavery I was determined to work out. Last night I had a bit of a wobbler and so J (sweet man) ordered in pizza so I didn't have to worry bout food. It was tasty, but I had a lot and it was not the healthiest...and it felt good to workout. I've experimented with having a cup of coffee and a granola bar before I work out and it's been working. I can do more. I did my same workout as friday, complete with abfest and HIIT biking and some pushups. I'm in to work with some healthy food after a protein shake, banana and some cottage cheese and fuit and I'll try and stay awake thru all my work today...we shall see.
Have a great day!
Frack.
I missed out on a kegger although I did get to see my Dad for an hour when we went out for brunch on sunday...wish I'd had more time to visit. Then we had people over crafting at my house to make decor for an event we're helping out with in a few weeks. Lots of people making origami and cool stuff in my living room and I was...yup...with my data. Grrr. My report is due in a matter of days and I need to finish the data up tonight to the point where I can start writing up my report for wednesday. I wanted to be done last night, but I stopped at 2 AM and threw in the towel because I was just done. Exhausted. Oh, and did I mention I had to go in at 10 PM last night to subculture cancer cells? Yeah. Good times. I am not enjoying this, but it is what it is. I just have to make it to the weekend - then I get a day at comic con in Calgary (before coming back early on sunday to work on my report again...sigh). I plan on getting my bro an autograph from Elvira Mistress of the night for his birthday!! Hope to find some cool steam punk goggles por moi too. But before then...my bi-annual report is due on monday, so it's crunch time.
This morning, despite my weekend of slavery I was determined to work out. Last night I had a bit of a wobbler and so J (sweet man) ordered in pizza so I didn't have to worry bout food. It was tasty, but I had a lot and it was not the healthiest...and it felt good to workout. I've experimented with having a cup of coffee and a granola bar before I work out and it's been working. I can do more. I did my same workout as friday, complete with abfest and HIIT biking and some pushups. I'm in to work with some healthy food after a protein shake, banana and some cottage cheese and fuit and I'll try and stay awake thru all my work today...we shall see.
Have a great day!
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