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alzheimers....

Last night saw Closer - great movie - but on the way there, in the parking lot, with the ticket, sitting down, finding candy, etc. I felt like I had some form of Alzheimers. I couldn't read the ticket right to find out the auditorium number, I put my candy bar in my purse but thought it had fallen since it wasnt' there (forgot I put it in the purse) so half of the movie was groping on floor, etc. trying to find it. Driving in SF was exceedingly difficult and confusing. Had to focus really hard in crowds, etc. to find validation booth. Granted, these are pretty sophisticated systems and I'm really absentminded, but still. So this morning I'm on an effort to simplify the whole stress of moving. No painting, no cleaning service, no couch, nothign to complicate things. Also getting help this weekend packing and tomorrow. Just have to focus on one or two things. It's hard being in a new neighborhood, I'm learning lots of things every day about how to get around, etc.

posted by anna @ 3:17 PM 0 comments

boring advice

Yeah, it's ever more true that sleep, good food and exercise help to make you feel and look good. It's that basic thing. Well it's true through practice, got a lot of sleep this weekend, ate better, and went on a 1:20 minute walk (listening to Bleak House- really good) and I feel much better, like the cold is progressing at least towards being over.

Exciting times! I did a lot of packing which is kind of depressing, going through old stuff and all, but listened to an album I bought a while ago, Kanye West (nominated for 10 or so Emmy's), and that is a very fine album. Busy week, but don't feel that stressed anymore.

posted by anna @ 1:59 PM 0 comments

chipper ... helps immune system?

Got amazing amount of things done yesterday, leaving me pretty peaceful and happy today. Things just are going great. Cold has escalated, but things must be OK with chipper attitude. Weird!

posted by anna @ 2:33 PM 0 comments

Sick, sick sick.

I have that weird sickness where nobody can tell but me. Noises lately are the killer. Went to a noisy restaurant last night and felt like an old lady bitching about it, oh well. Took a long bath adn went to bed around 10am, but woke up feeling still shitty. I'll try that action again tomorrow!

posted by anna @ 1:10 PM 0 comments

the big day!

OK, signed a million things today to move into pad. Unfortunately I'm sick and feeling really rundown, which also gives me very little patience. I had to yell at them this morning (picutre: five people sitting around a table at escrow office) becuase they were all bickering about the "key-transfer" date. Heaven forbid we call it "closing". Tons of things going on lately and health is suffering for it. I predict a long soak and early bed tonight, after this dinner thing.

OK, usually I'm a total b***, but for this few days of Christmas, i'm really trying to do at least one nice thing each day. You will laugh at this, but trying.
1. (day I decided to do this, Saturday 12/11. ) Put all change in metere even though I was only going to be there for 20 minutes.Some lucky person would find a meter with time on it! Crafts fair, so very likely.
2. Sunday. nothing :(
3. did nothing :(
4. Tuesday. Bought friends some humus and sparkling water so they had food when they came to the cafe.
5. Wednesday, stopped to let a mini-traffic jam settle itself when walking back from sushi.

posted by anna @ 6:03 PM 0 comments

now it's alicia keyes

OK so you hear a few bars of a song as you're racing through the dial trying to find a singalong 70s station, and that song becomes the mantra for the week. "because a real man/ just can't deny /a woman's worth..." I always found that to be kind of preachy, but now that it's stuck forever in my head I'm learning to love it. Alicia Keyes!

I got a cold, an annoying sore throat. Not surpised since everyone at work and on MUNI has it. Can't wait until that MUNI commute is over. I'm so looking forward to walking on the waterfront to work!!! Or down Kearny, or through Jackson Square. So many options!

Managed to drop about 4 or 5 pounds back to normal weight at accident-time. I have no idea, maybe pre-occupation with moving. Had a wonderful meal at La Gondola, organized by Leith. Herb rubbed rabbit with polenta. Unlike most places they didn't cram tons of flavors, just a nice sauce and that polenta balanced it really well.

posted by anna @ 1:06 PM 0 comments

gwen stefani has left the building

For having that ballad in my head for a few days, it has finally left. yay! Worked out last night, did 45 minutes, a total of 250 cals or so (acc. to machines, which lie, we know). Pretty good, ran a few minutes and didn't feel legs get achey. Legs were not achey this morning either. Did a little stretching this morning. I managed to pull the same weights on lat pull down and chest push. That surprised me. Gym was boring in general, though Ilove going there when it's cold and rainy. I kind of like the humanity there too, it's an expensive community gym, a conundrum that's so SF. We pay a lot to help the homeless that use the shelter there? Not sure. I didn't get a snarky message from my wellness coach, that was nice ;) I have gained about 10lbs from pre-accident, which is a downer. Must remember, I'm on a journey... don't beat yourself up when you're doing things you know are good for you... I really want a massage or Kabuki day.

posted by anna @ 11:45 AM 0 comments

feeling blah

Kind of feel let down after finishing novel. Also had one workout day, but really need to get back on wagon. Ended up working out so much on Wed. that my legs were all tweaky at night, sore from the exertion. Had a "break" yesterday, just watched DVDs. THis morning did some stretches. Thing was I was lying in bed thinking about stretching and finally just got up and did it :) Well you have to write down the bad times so when the good times come around you can see just how good, comparatively, or something. Is that logical? Not sure.

posted by anna @ 11:49 AM 1 comments