Virgo Jen

Trek To The Top!

I'm registered for my first fitness goal of 2007!  It's a vertical race to the top of our tallest building downtown.  It's called Trek To The Top and it's competitive stair climbing where on Sat. Feb. 24th, I'll run (walk, pant, crawl) my way up 633 feet, 40 flights, and take 870 steps. 

I've never done a race like this before and that is my main reason for registering.  I have no idea how I'll do or what my time will be, but to me, that doesn't matter.  This is will give me something to focus on, help get my fitness sparked up again and give me a goal to reach for and attain. I'm exicited and look forward to this.

Why you ask?   

My answer is simple...WHY NOT!

See ya at the top!

Boring but at least it's something

YAY:

• Caffeine.  Preferably in the form of a triple grande non fat, no whip, no foam, stirred, peppermint mocha from no other than Starbucks.  And preferably if it’s made by one of the best baristas ever --- me.
• Hot bubble baths.  I’ve always been a bath lover.  Something about a nice long hot bubbly soak that takes the troubles of the world and makes them disappear.  Even if only temporary.
• Personal emails from friends who care enough to ask how I am.  Thank you!
• My digital camera.  Obviously I’m enjoying being apart of the 365 days project over on Flickr.  I’m nearing day 100!  I hope to upgrade my camera someday soon to a “real” one.  Thank you to those who have commented on my 365’s.  I’m glad you like and I’m glad I inspire.  Taking photos is really my way of expression for me lately.  I used to write, but now I find it easier to convey feelings in the form of photography.  It’s very personal to me and I think I can capture my mood and feelings pretty well.  It’s like I’ve “found” something.
• Cereal and toast.  Basically what I live on these days.  I’ve always been a cereal fiend.  Truly.  But these days I find myself so busy and strapped for time that I really don’t have the energy to prepare a full meal. I have the skills, just no time. 
• Body lotion.  Ah winter is here and my skin screams for moisture.  I’m a lotion freak anyway but this time of year, I use twice as much!  I think I’m definitely keeping the stock over at Bathand Body Works and Victorias Secret going these days.
• My new gadget.  Can’t wait to start using it!

NAY:

• Caffeine withdrawal headaches – ouch the pressure! 
• Getting out of a hot bubble bath and realizing how cold it feels when you're wet.
• DRAMA!   
• Copy cats!
• Running out of coffee creamer….ack!
• Dry skin!  I want summer back!
• No treadmill at home anymore.  Damnit!  I feel like a drug addict at times just needing my fix!

I know this is lame, but I'm trying so cut me a break.  I'm still trying to figure out and decide, what it is exactly that I want to do with this site.

Hope you're well.  Thanks for your emails and msgs.  *smile*

It's 2007

Thank you. 

Those two words just don’t seem to be enough. I appreciate all your words, your well wishes, your caring thoughts, your extended hand in support and in friendship.  All the public comments and all the beautiful and inspiring private emails I’ve received have touched me in ways I’ll never be able to put into words. 

The last few weeks have been spent clearing my mind, and I’ve come to several conclusions.

I’m here…And I’m thinking…