2019-07-29 22:07
I haven't been running which leads (along with weight gain and back issues) to being unable to run more than brief periods of time. I've started biking, which I really don't like much, but I… Read More
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A personal blog dedicated to my own dysfunctional lifestyle. Sometimes kind, sometimes catty, bitchy, or cruel. Any range of any emotion at any time. Often variable. Always honest.
2019-05-28 02:57
In a previous post I wrote about leaving my last job, I stated:
Cute goat for attention.
So I said to The Universe, "Ok, Universe, let's make a deal. If I was meant to do thi… Read More
2018-12-13 07:31
So between reading The Breakdown and Lethal Injection I received an ARC book called The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Now,
how I came about getting this book is a bit of a mystery… Read More
2018-12-13 06:37
I'm really not into (or good at) giving book reviews, so the best I have to offer you are my ratings.
Here are 6 books I recently read:
Homebody by Orson Scott Card
My rating: 5 of… Read More
2018-12-13 01:36
I don't post much because most of what I'd normally talk about, I can't. My job.
Let me give you a bit of a background in case you haven't been reading me for the past 13 years… Read More
2018-11-04 03:21
Read on November 2nd.
Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I read this book in one sitting. I'm honestly not sure what I expected so when I say that I found th… Read More
2018-11-04 02:28
Universal Harvester by John Darnielle
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This book isn't what it seems. I was very disappointed by that, despite the excellent writing. It just left me with questio… Read More
2018-11-04 02:13
Finished on October 23rd.
Bird Box by Josh Malerman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I first got this book I was SO excited to read it. I opened it and immediately was put off by the pre… Read More
2018-10-19 12:40
Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Very quick, easy read. Has humor, suspense, and personality. My first book by Neal Shusterman, but certainly won't be my last… Read More
2018-10-10 21:19
2018-10-07 04:39
Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I understand this is a YA book and therefore strives to be "all inclusive". The references to Corey's "asexuality" and Kyra's… Read More
2018-10-05 02:11
I WILL NOT buy more books. I WILL NOT BUY MORE BOOKS...
Until I read the ones I have now.
Ok, that's unreasonable. My collection is craaaaazy.
I won't buy more books until I read 75… Read More
2018-10-03 14:52
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The Animal Hour by Andrew Klavan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I'm not sure what I just read. I didn't like any of the characters and I didn't like the writer's style. The beginning of the book wa… Read More
2018-09-14 07:11
Some people hoard clothes, furniture, knick-knacks, papers, even trash. Don't you people watch Hoarders? Well, you should. I love it. It's on Hulu, by the way. Anyway, I'm a book hoarder (an… Read More
2018-09-12 06:30
2018-09-07 17:02
I mentioned almost two months ago that I did a thing. I did another thing. And now I'm going to tell you about both things.
So
my good friend, that I will not link to until I know she's coo… Read More
2018-09-05 07:28
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2018-08-01 07:20
2018-07-26 07:19
2018-07-26 04:44
I've been thinking for awhile that I needed to post, but I haven't had anything to say that's been worth saying. This is still probably true, but I've decided to post anyway in the spirit of… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
On August 2nd, 2014, I ran a Race That Never Happened. This race got into my head so badly, that I blame it for every bad race, or race I've walked in, ever since it happened.You may have he… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
We've talked before about my hatred of mosquitoes. The other day, I was minding my own business at my computer, perhaps even typing a post here, and I received 4 mosquito bites. Four. In my… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
I went out to run on the 21st and within the first few steps I started having back and left leg pain. Made it to a whole 0.20 mile before having to stop. I walked for awhile, tried again, ma… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
I hate summer. I hate 90+ degree temperatures and I despise trying to run in them.June 21st - June 27thJune 28th - July 6th July 6th through the 9th just didn't happen.It's been hit-and-miss… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
Since July 5th I haven't done a damned thing except an 11.25 mile bike ride last Sunday the 9th. I'm coming off of the sickness I had, only a bit of a cough left.I guess it's time to get my… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
As I mentioned previously, I'm doing a "3 (or 2 thanks to the heat) miles or 30 minutes" plan.June 21st through June 27th is documented here.June 28th: One hour Wellness ClassJune 29th: 2.05… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
I'm actually contemplating this post as I write it which isn't particularly unusual for me, as I write pretty much like I think. I went for a run last night and I got whistled at, followed b… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
In a previous post you may remember it was mentioned that I'm not funny, and I stated that I was in a dark space. I haven't blogged much for various reasons, this being one of them. Well I'v… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
My goal mileage for July was 30 miles. I made it!I'm still running much slower than my previous, and I'm struggling with distances over 2-3 miles at a time. I've also been steadily gaining w… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
.. but I'm trying to do it. I have nothing exciting, or even interesting, to tell you.So I'm just going to share my Spotify running playlist with you.What do you run to? Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
Can I just admit that I'm not always the most brilliant person on the planet?I haven't gotten an MRI yet, nor have I seen a spine specialist. Why, you ask? A couple reasons, but one be… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
To an answer? To a fix? I'm not exactly sure.I just completed 6 weeks of PT without any improvement. My PT (and doctor) thought it was my SI Joint and pirifemoral muscle.I don't think they'r… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
As I said in January, I was ready to make the sports doctor appointment. So I did it. And I've been officially sidelined for 2 weeks now. I'm bitter. I'm angry. I'm depressed. And I'm in pai… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
I've decided to start all over with running, so I've gone back to the C25K. Instead of walk breaks, I'm doing slower runs.For example, as in Week 1:1 minute speed90 second slow run (instead… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
Worked up the nerve to see the sports doctor, that is. Every time I try to run I spend the next few days trying to walk. The hip is that bad. And even though I haven't been running, it's get… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
January 23rd, 2016 :: Battle of the Bean, 5k February 6th, 2016 :: Stupid Cupid, 2 mile February 14th, 2016 :: Not 4 Wimps, 10k (2nd Year)March 19th, 2016 :: Run2Believe, 5k (3rd Year)M… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
Wait... What?I got told that this weekend. Not in so many words, but more like, "you're totally down on running, and so-and-so's blog is hilarious" or something close to that. Now this… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
I've started using this Couch to 10k app. Well honestly, I've restarted using it several times now. I'm having trouble sticking with it for the usual reason - back/hip/knee pain, but also be… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
Photo taken by NSMThis half was on RSD30 (the run streak ended last night on day 33) and I don't know if that's why I hurt so bad during this race, but I did.Non-Stop Mom and I were chauffeu… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
I love books. I believe there needs to be a bookstore/library that is open 24/7 and offers coffee for people who love books (and coffee) to just go and sit (with coffee) and be in their elem… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
"Honor Courage Commitment, Inc. started the #22KILL movement in 2013 after learning about the staggering statistic that an average of 22 veterans are killed by suicide every day."I was cha… Read More
2018-07-26 04:44
I have only seen the first two seasons of Breaking Bad. And it's been a minute.So this is all I'm doing today. Starting Breaking Bad from the beginning Read More
2018-07-21 04:26
It struck me the other day (like a ton of shit house bricks) that I am malcontent.
Am I having a midlife crisis? A psychotic break? I don't know. What I do know is I have developed - or have… Read More
2013-07-14 19:11
I didn't follow this case nor do I care to bother reading about it. It's all the same. The remedy is simple, people. STOP FUCKING HURTING EACH OTHER.That is all Read More
2013-07-14 19:11
I didn't follow this case nor do I care to bother reading about it. It's all the same. The remedy is simple, people. STOP FUCKING HURTING EACH OTHER.That is all Read More
2013-07-13 20:29
Sometimes, I am this person. Typically, though, I attract these people instead. Reason would conclude that we all are, indeed, what we attract. Deep huh? My blog recently received a review s… Read More
2013-06-29 18:01
For a Vixen Moment that you're probably not used to seeing. Here goes: There comes a day in everyone's life when their self esteem skyrockets. I'm not talking little hot air balloons filled… Read More
2013-06-11 03:00
Internet wouldn't cooperate again last night (the 10th) so I'm backdating this post. Work is pissing me off, again. I'm not doing very well on my vow to run 5x a week. Boo. That is all.30 Da… Read More
2013-06-10 04:27
Yeah. I missed yesterday. I came home from work and the 'net wouldn't connect. My deepest apologies, but the attempt was made!I did a juice/water/coffee fast today. It was fabulous! Ok, not… Read More
2013-06-08 04:45
I ran 7.19 miles last night and aside from the nasty car emission stench and even worse summer BBQ smells I got to run through areas with the sweet scent of honeysuckle and even sweeter arom… Read More
2013-06-06 19:46
I've been going about this 30 Days of Blog thing all wrong. Thirty days in a row I vow to post for the month of June AND for the month of June I vow to run 5x a week. Here are those days, by… Read More
2013-06-05 06:07
I'm reminded on occasion when my laptop's rotating backgrounds change and I'm face to face with something like this:
Or this:
This:
And this:
Are you second guessing reading my blog now?… Read More
2013-06-04 19:15
30 Days of Blog June 4th's post.
Here's the problem: I no longer write incognito. This is good in many ways, yes. But bad in others. I am no longer free to rant about my job or my coworkers… Read More
2013-06-04 04:30
30 Days of Blog June 3rd's post.
Back to work this evening, weekends never last long enough. Tomorrow's my second run day of my 5x/week June run schedule. I hope my legs don't hurt worse th… Read More
2013-06-03 04:59
(Backdated 43 minutes due to internet being down.)30 Days of Blog June 2nd's post. So tonight I went bike riding with That Texas Guy, for the first time in 15 years (no joke). 10.66mi in 1:3… Read More
2013-06-02 04:30
So I vowed to do this 30 Days of Blog thing on Facebook. Here's June 1st's post. I've also vowed to run 5 days a week throughout the month of June. Day one: 3.15 miles in 36:13. This busines… Read More
2013-05-23 21:34
You haven't updated your blog about your awesome new shoes, new friend and new plans for races?!?" -Quoth my New Friend
She's right, you know. *sigh. So here's what I say:
I got AWESOME NEW… Read More
2013-05-23 19:30
You haven't updated your blog about your awesome new shoes, new friend and new plans for races?!?" -Quoth my New Friend
She's right, you know. *sigh. So here's what I say:
I got AWESOME NEW… Read More
2013-03-15 03:54
I didn't fall off the bandwagon exactly. More accurately, I leapt off of it headfirst in an agonizingly ungraceful manner and I'm pretty sure it ran me over. I have tread marks in the form o… Read More
2013-03-12 04:58
This title is misleading. Life has gotten in the way of my running habit, I'm ashamed to say. Weather, work, procrastination, every flu bug going around.. even laziness, have all interrupted… Read More
2013-02-26 22:36
It's been forever since I posted, huh? I guess I had better. Our weather is nasty, I haven't run in 2 WEEKS, and I have lung critters (thanks so much, Muttski) that are making me cough. I wa… Read More
2013-02-08 05:40
You know what I'm damn tired of? Compliance. Obedience, conformity, subordination. I'm tired of people acting like because "that's just the way it is" that for some reason that's the way it'… Read More
2013-02-06 04:31
My run this evening was broken down into three parts.
Part I consisted of a mile and a half of shin splints, which I haven't had in ages. MapMyRun: Distance: 1.54mi, Duration: 18:30, 12:01… Read More
2013-02-01 08:21
Here's my ticker thingy: Read More
2013-01-30 05:28
A picture of nuts, because I just might be. ...And because after running (and tonight I did 6 miles) everything revolves around food.
After a particularly bad run - read "frustration a… Read More
2013-01-21 06:18
Hey...Is this thing on?
You may or may not have noticed that this blog does not contain
the normally scheduled programming. Yup, guest blog. As far as I know,
one of th… Read More
2013-01-18 03:11
My knees hurt. My knees started hurting tonight before I ran 3 miles. Have you ever known me to run only 3 miles? Well I haven't. Not since whenever I reached three miles without knowing… Read More
2013-01-16 00:10
I went to Colorado Springs last weekend. First time. Definitely not the last. Seven hour drive through Western Kansas (may even be a more inane drive than to Nebraska), but it was totally wo… Read More
2013-01-11 03:48
I meant to blog this ages ago. I signed up for Team Escapades for Chilly Challenge 2013. What is it? The Chilly Challenge is a friendly team competition to see how many miles you can log in… Read More
2013-01-10 22:34
at this time.. Normally I don't do this sort of thing, but this annoyed me to the level that I am. I applied for membership at this blog site, kinda like a club sorta thing, you know? I saw… Read More
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