Crutons and Ranch

After a very very long week at work, I was excited to go somewhere different on a Friday night. Instead of sitting at home watching Dexter, we met two other couples for dinner at greystone. Jordan was just asked to be on the junior member board, so we went over there to meet some of the other boardmembers. We rarely go to the club to eat, so it was a nice change of pace. After the salad course, i realized one of the things i love most about country clubs are their ranch dressing and crutons. I know, that's not why you join a club, but when i was little I remember going to the club with my parents for sunday lunch and I would just fill my plate with those yummy crutons covered in ranch, and that was Riverchase. There must be one central distributor that all clubs order their salad toppings. As long as that distributor doesnt go out of business, i'll be happy.

Learning Moderation

Well, the dr. didnt have much to tell me. He sent off blood tests to check for mono or a thyroid problem that might explain my lack of energy. I, on the other hand, decided that maybe I was just being mentally lazy and needed to jump start myself back into action. So, i decided to take matters into my own hands and be true to the promise i made myself to start martial arts training. I found a gym near my house, and after speaking with the owners on Tuesday evening, I went back last night for their Muay Thai kickboxing class. Let's just say that I quickly realized that I was not being mentally lazy. This class was awesome, but intense. However, if my energy was low before, it's almost non existant now. I cant wait to get back to that gym b/c it will def help my stress level (everyone should throw on boxing gloves and hit things, its amazing), but i might just need to wait till the blood tests get back. I dont like moderation.

Bla

I was sick a few weeks ago, but I still dont feel 100%. I just have no energy. Its hard to focus which means i'm not as productive as i'd like to be which is frustrating. So, back to the Dr. tomorrow to find a solution. Till then, back to work.

A Dirty Goodbye

I was driving to work on Friday and while stopped in some traffic on 459 I realized I was behind this trucker with quite a dirty back door. If you cant read this, it says "Goodbye George W." I'm not usually very awake on the ride to work in the mornings, so i'm surprised I even noticed this. Now although I didnt vote for Obama, I am definitely glad to see W go. Who knows what the administration brings, but judging from the fact that Obama has to now pick up the pieces, I think this trucker gave W a very proper, dirty goodbye. Back to crawford buddy boy.

Thanks Gillian

Go with the flow

Let go of fear and your need to control. Relinquish anxiety. Let it slip away, as you dive into the river of the present moment, the river of your life, your place in the universe.

Stop trying to force the direction. Try not to swim against the current, unless it is necessary for your survival. If you've been clinging to a branch at the riverside, let go.

Let yourself move forward. Let yourself be moved forward.

Avoid the rapids when possible. If you can't, stay relaxed. Staying relaxed can take you safely through fierce currents. If you go under for a moment, allow yourself to surface naturally. You will.

Appreciate the beauty of the scenery as it is. See things with freshness, with newness. You shall never pass by today's scenery again!

Don't think too hard about things. The flow is meant to be experienced. Within it, care for yourself. You are part of the flow, an important part. Work with the flow. Work within the flow. Thrashing about isn't necessary. Let the flow help you care for yourself. Let it help you set boundaries, make decisions, and get you where you need to be when it is time. You can trust the flow, and your part in it.

Today, I will go with the flow

Melody Beattie

"The Language of Letting Go"

Dexter

Over the past few months Ive been hearing alot of things about this show Dexter on Showtime. Now, jordan and I have a good many shows that we are dedicated to: The office, 30 Rock, Lost, West Wing (reruns), Weeds. And then I have my shows: Grey's, Desperate Housewives, Private practice, biggest loser. So, we really dont need another show to take up our time. However, against my own advice, we netflixed the first season of Dexter this weekend. Turns out...we haveanother show on the list. It's suprising how addicting a show about a serial killer cop can be. Its really good. So, really no more shows now, this is out of control.

Under Construction

I'm laying around for most of today updating my blog and watching Untold stories of the ER. Very productive day. I'm trying to update the design and get my signature to post. Im having a hard getting my signature transparent so for now you will see a little white box around it. If anyone has an ideas for me on how to fix this, please share .

In other news, we went to Standard Bistro last night with Jordan's parents for an early birthday celebration for jordan, and it was Delicious!!! I had never been there before, and I definitely want to go back soon. Tonight we are going back to the Gaston's for Coqu au vin, a french dish that i am very excited about. Here is a pic:
Yumm. Ok, I probably need to get off my butt and do something more productive since i'll be indulging in rich foods later. Off to clean I guess...