My human hasn't slept in over 36 hours during which there was jogging, drinking, work, skinny dipping and not enough me time...so rest assured, she'll be back in no time...Meow to all!
Serge
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Not so hostile takeover
My human hasn't slept in over 36 hours during which there was jogging, drinking, work, skinny dipping and not enough me time...so rest assured, she'll be back in no time...Meow to all!
Serge
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Soreness
As much as I really enjoyed the rush I got from jogging, I woke up yesterday sore as a mofo. To make matters worse, I was replacing someone at camp and we went bowling and played Dance Dance Revolution (it's my way of geeking out). So this morning, I expected to not be in pain. Nope. I've heard that bananas are really good for helping with lactic acid issues...anyone go through something similar? Any tips?
I know that I need to stretch more. I think I'll go talk to one of the trainers at the gym and ask for some help.
Last night I watched a cheesy movie: Definetly, Maybe. It was a little too cheesy, as in gooey, melted, processed flavorless cheese. I wouldn't watch it again, but it allowed me to take some much needed time to knit a bit more on my Twisted Flower Socks. I think I suffer from some mild second sock syndrome so I'm just going slow.
Speaking of socks and patterns and stuff, thank you brainylady for the link to the Twist Collective which will be going online on Aug 1st. Everyone loves a new pattern source!
Ok well I'm off to record my radio show, it's going to be great to be back in the studio!
Toodles
I know that I need to stretch more. I think I'll go talk to one of the trainers at the gym and ask for some help.
Last night I watched a cheesy movie: Definetly, Maybe. It was a little too cheesy, as in gooey, melted, processed flavorless cheese. I wouldn't watch it again, but it allowed me to take some much needed time to knit a bit more on my Twisted Flower Socks. I think I suffer from some mild second sock syndrome so I'm just going slow.
Speaking of socks and patterns and stuff, thank you brainylady for the link to the Twist Collective which will be going online on Aug 1st. Everyone loves a new pattern source!
Ok well I'm off to record my radio show, it's going to be great to be back in the studio!
Toodles
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Movement...
While I was traveling I discovered something. I like to move. I got tremendous satisfaction from hiking up hills and just being constantly on the move during my trip so, I'm trying to find ways to do the same here. Considering my previously stated desire to "do" more, this morning I woke up and got my tush to the gym. Yes yes, I have rejoined the ranks of the sweaty gym bums. Last time I had a gym membership (about a year ago) I got seriously addicted but everything went to hell when I pulled my ACL so let's hope that no injury will prevent me from going and burning some extra fat energy.
Instead of trying to figure things out with a trainer (those people intimidate me by their ridiculous fitness levels), I read about the Couch to 5K program and motivated my butt to go. I like that it starts slow because I've never been a runner but always interested in the phenomena so why not give it a try...
Speaking of hiking and running and health, here are a couple of pics from Grenoble (the capital of the Alps) where I went on a nice hike on fathers day...
The Alps in the background
Pretty view
498m of stairs and steep uphills...but it really was worth it to take a pic of those numbers
Self portrait at the top of the "hill"
In a more fibrous frame of mind...I'm working like mad on the second Twisted Flower sock in Dream in Color Smooshy. I really have to say that I *heart* Cookie A. Her patterns look all intricate and shit yet they are super accessible and gratifying.
Instead of trying to figure things out with a trainer (those people intimidate me by their ridiculous fitness levels), I read about the Couch to 5K program and motivated my butt to go. I like that it starts slow because I've never been a runner but always interested in the phenomena so why not give it a try...
Speaking of hiking and running and health, here are a couple of pics from Grenoble (the capital of the Alps) where I went on a nice hike on fathers day...
In a more fibrous frame of mind...I'm working like mad on the second Twisted Flower sock in Dream in Color Smooshy. I really have to say that I *heart* Cookie A. Her patterns look all intricate and shit yet they are super accessible and gratifying.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Made it...
I made it back home in one piece. I'll admit that half of my brain is still by the sea, but eventually I'll get back to normal :-)
More on my triumphant return later!
More on my triumphant return later!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Counting down the days...
...sadly I'm not counting the days before another new and crazy destination, but rather counting them down to my return to Montreal. I've been pretty introspective about the journey I've been on (and still am on!) which is why I haven't posted at all. In less than a week, I'll be home, back to my family, to work, to "real life" and you know what, that scares the shit out of me! In the past two months, I've learned many lessons, some silly ones (always carry a corkscrew in France, it always comes in handy) as well as some more serious ones (only I can change the things that I want to change...) and I'm just really nervous at the idea of finding myself back in a really comfortable environment where I could forget all these lovely discoveries and go back to what I was trying to run away from.
Confusing? I don't know...But it certainly feels like the truth.
I think that I've come to a point where I'm ready to slowly start getting rid of heavy burdens and start a relatively different, slower paced life. Where the journey is more important than the destination...no no don't worry, I'm not a hippy just yet!
Anyhow, I'm off to enjoy the rest of my trip (yes, with the previously mentioned boy) and my next post will most likely be from Montreal.
I can't wait to see my family and my Serge...I miss the kitty!
Toodles all!
Confusing? I don't know...But it certainly feels like the truth.
I think that I've come to a point where I'm ready to slowly start getting rid of heavy burdens and start a relatively different, slower paced life. Where the journey is more important than the destination...no no don't worry, I'm not a hippy just yet!
Anyhow, I'm off to enjoy the rest of my trip (yes, with the previously mentioned boy) and my next post will most likely be from Montreal.
I can't wait to see my family and my Serge...I miss the kitty!
Toodles all!
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Blog bites from France
Along the way, I've gotten to meet some seriously wonderful and interesting people who blog!!! So here are some links (they're in french though) for you to check out the peeps I've been hanging out with.
Florent who spent a lot of time in China (and gave me a strong desire to go as well) who takes great pics. If you check out the older posts, you'll get a taste of some great images of China, Mongolia and France.
Alex who is now a really really good friend in Aix is departing on a 'round the world trip. His blog is fairly recent, but I look forward to reading more about his upcomming adventures!
Toodles!
K (back between Aix and Marseille until my triumphant return to Montreal)
Florent who spent a lot of time in China (and gave me a strong desire to go as well) who takes great pics. If you check out the older posts, you'll get a taste of some great images of China, Mongolia and France.
Alex who is now a really really good friend in Aix is departing on a 'round the world trip. His blog is fairly recent, but I look forward to reading more about his upcomming adventures!
Toodles!
K (back between Aix and Marseille until my triumphant return to Montreal)
Thursday, July 03, 2008
I promised!
So since I finally found somewhere to stash some photos (yay!) and since I'm too lazy to update flickr...here's a selection of some pics from my travels so far.
A friend and myself in Marseille
A new buddy at Paul Cézannes's workshop in Aix en Provence
With famous french comedians at the Jamel Comedy Club
Ok there are more (somewhere around 400 more) BUT you'll have to wait for the rest.
Ok, it's 9pm...the sun is still out...time for a bit more beach and then...supper!!!!
Ok there are more (somewhere around 400 more) BUT you'll have to wait for the rest.
Ok, it's 9pm...the sun is still out...time for a bit more beach and then...supper!!!!
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
peektures
Hey people, for those of you who are friends of mine of Facebook, I've started adding pics, b ut they're pretty mucht he same ones as on Flickr, but I should post some by tomorrow...
G'night!!
G'night!!
Le Grau du Roi
Hello!!!
I'm still alive and I'm still in France. My days here are a little numbered since I'll be home by mid-july. I'll admit I'm looking forward to going back since I am a little homesick...but not enough to not live it up to the max!!!
So, the last time I posted I was in Paris. I spent about 10 days there since there was a huge Couchsurfing thing. Think about it, 6 days of non stop partying. It was so much fun and I got to meet soooo many people.
After Paris I headed down to Auvergne (center of France) to see my aunt and uncle. I only got to spend a day there but it was so nice to see them. You see, they aren't REALLy my aunt and uncle, but I come from a world where you chose your family members. I consider these people my second parents and since my aunt isn't doing super well these days it was really nice to go, spend time and hear allll sorts of hilarious stories about my parents from the 70's.
I left pretty quickly so as to not miss a chance to head to friends place in a little beach town called Le Grau du Roi. This place is great! It's a little community with little villas, lots of beaches and A LOT of sun. I'll be here until the end of the week and then I'm off again to travel between Marseille and Aix en Provence until the end of my trip with the other K (who I'd been to Ireland with) who's on her way to France super soon!
Anyhow more soon!
I'm still alive and I'm still in France. My days here are a little numbered since I'll be home by mid-july. I'll admit I'm looking forward to going back since I am a little homesick...but not enough to not live it up to the max!!!
So, the last time I posted I was in Paris. I spent about 10 days there since there was a huge Couchsurfing thing. Think about it, 6 days of non stop partying. It was so much fun and I got to meet soooo many people.
After Paris I headed down to Auvergne (center of France) to see my aunt and uncle. I only got to spend a day there but it was so nice to see them. You see, they aren't REALLy my aunt and uncle, but I come from a world where you chose your family members. I consider these people my second parents and since my aunt isn't doing super well these days it was really nice to go, spend time and hear allll sorts of hilarious stories about my parents from the 70's.
I left pretty quickly so as to not miss a chance to head to friends place in a little beach town called Le Grau du Roi. This place is great! It's a little community with little villas, lots of beaches and A LOT of sun. I'll be here until the end of the week and then I'm off again to travel between Marseille and Aix en Provence until the end of my trip with the other K (who I'd been to Ireland with) who's on her way to France super soon!
Anyhow more soon!
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