The idea of “New Year’s Resolutions” kinda pisses me off. Mostly because I just get aggravated when people say a bunch of bullshit that I assume they’ll never follow through on. I’ve been slowly understanding, though, that I jump to conclusions a lot and become bitter over things without any real logic. (Like my absolute distaste for Harry Potter. I’ve never read the books, but I can’t stand the series. See? No logic.)
Anyway. This year I’ve decided to make some changes, whether or not related to the New Year.
1. Not get mad so often over silly things (see above).
2. Call my friends. (M has promised to push me so that I do it.)
3. Work out.
4. Another attempt at veg*nism. (Prompted by the BG… Eeeeee!)
5. Join a CSA, make and preserve food!
The BG and I joined the YMCA yesterday which is *brand new*. It’s listed as such on their website, but I forgot about it until we walked in the door. Needless to say, it’s gorgeous and everyone there is really nice. The yoga and other studio classes (which include pilates, kickboxing and African dancing!) are included in the $37/month price. I’m very excited. It’s less than a mile and a half from where we live which is a great biking distance. We attended yoga together both yesterday and today, and today we worked out in the gym using our bikes to get there and back.
Eeee!
And, I’m (we’re) taking another shot at not eating eggs or cheese… we’ll see how it works out. In addition, we’ve chosen a CSA to join. They drop off the loot weekly at the Whole Foods store for us to pick up, which is super convenient. And the BG has purchased some equipment for us to begin canning food.
Woo! :D
Oh, and just to add to all this excitement? Last night we took a stab at making homemade ravioli which turned out REALLY WELL. Pics coming soon. :D
A summary of the weekend:
Ordered more records. Went to eat Indian food with one of BG’s friends from college who happens to be on an internship here for a month. Met up with Theresa (who I haven’t seen in like 5 weeks!). Made the last bus home. Worked for nearly seven hours this weekend getting my CSS dropdown menus functioning properly for the new site at work. Went drinking with the roommates (including Holly and Sarah). Went to the west side to return crap at REI and get vegan donuts. Attempted to go to the Rose Festival (but refused to pay the $5 entrance fee). Ate an elephant ear at the Saturday Market. Purchased an overpriced, very weak sangria. Ate pizza. Watched more Long Way Round and slept a lot.
Updates on the accident:
I have a doctor appointment tomorrow to get my knees looked at. Geico has me set up with a rental car starting today for ten days. Over the weekend I was convinced that perhaps I should call a lawyer and see what more I can get out of the settlement for the accident (this really isn’t my style, but I *did* miss a day of work that I had to make up and I also was unable to do any freelance work that day… plus I’m really not happy about having just bought a brand new bike and having to get all these repairs to it…).
And… I’m excited about being able to ride again, so hopefully I wasn’t too traumatized. :)
I bought my coworkers lunch from
this place today and had the highlight of my week talking to
Al, the owner.
