I'm Here

Life is still good in the land of Kim. I still rock and I am still pretty happy :). I made it back from lunch before the rain started again. This weather has been pretty nice. I really like walking to the Bank of America building without fear of bursting into flames. I know it won't last but I am enjoying a few days of somewhat cool weather before we ride out the rest of summer.

Tonight I am playing poker at the Tipp Inn. I love that place but I hardly ever go play there on Wednesday night. Something always comes up. Well, tonight I am going. I am so bad at playing but I probably would get better if I actually made an effort to go and consistently play. I am in HR, I know how to bluff :)>. I am usually not the first one out, so I find that to be an encouraging sigh.

Okay, back to work. I was on my lunch break and now I need to get some work done. Woohoo. I'd rather daydream about cute new boy. But I can do that between projects. :)

I kind of rock :)

My first Aqua class was a success. I had fun teaching it and I think they enjoyed it. Jen and Mia came to the class and I am so glad they did. I was going into someone else's class and I loved having that moral support. Once I got going, man, I loved it. Genius me left my notes for the class on the kitchen counter but luckily I had reviewed them enough to know the flow of what I wanted to do. And to tell the truth, it was rush :). Okay, I am tired and want to go to sleep. It's been a long day!

One of the Best Weekends on Record!

I know I am a few days late on reporting, but hey, better late than never.

Mia and I went to dinner after yoga on Friday night and I just wanted low key and easy. We ended up going to the Humperdinks around the corner from me. We sit down and are soon approached by a nice man who asks us to join he and his friend for dinner. We decided to just eat at our table and then join them for a drink at the bar. They finished first and parked it at our table while we were finishing up. We ended up chatting with the guys and well, come to find out these guys are nice and our initial approacher actually had the hots for me. Woo hoo :). The more I talked to him, the more I liked him. So, based on that I gave the stranger my phone number :). We went to dinner the next night and ended up talking for hours. And then I hung out at the pool with him on Sunday. I got a tad too much sun but it was still a lot of fun! No news on the next date, but I do see us going out again. If we do, I will reveal more tidbits about him :). Mia thought he was nice so that counts for something.

Tonight I am working on my Aqua routine. I think since it is the first class, I am a little nervous but I know it will be great. I am the teacher, it is my class, I need to just keep my energy up and love it for them. But, yeah, I am still nervous. It has also been along time since I was hired till now. Just guess I never thought it would come. I am still just a sub, but hey, its a start!!! I can tell you there will be a lot of cardio and a lot of core :).

Ryan announced a contest for his clients for the month of Sept. It will include him too. So, I will want to beat him and therefore I will totally stick to my workout and eating schedule. There is a diet that Christian Bale did for the Batman movie that he and another client will be following. I am actually going to look it up too and just modify it to my portion and calorie needs. I will definitely share it once I look it up and get it started! I am looking forward to this all. It is something I need to mix things up.

Okay, well this post is kind of long so I will end it now. Plus, I need to make sure I have my plan of attack for the class tomorrow night. And the endorphins from working out will wear off soon and I will be sleepy in a minute.

My DVR makes a statement

So, I am not sure what comes on when during the Olympic coverage so I decided to just set my DVR to record it all and I would just watch and delete what I wanted. Or so I thought. The first time I tried to set it, my DVR went crazy and my cable went out. Yep, I know it was just a coincidence, but dang it was funny timing. Who knew the DVR was so political??

I hope everyone is having a great Friday. Now it is time to go get ready for yoga class. I think a Friday yoga class is perfect for me. I tend to get pretty high strung by the end of the week and the relaxation is good for me. This needs to become a habit (I did it last Friday too).

Later!

Forgot to mention

I accidentally turned my hair dark. I was trying to color my hair on my own. Well, I ended up with a reddish, brown looking color. I kind of like it -- and my head isn't orange. I think once this wears off though I will get it professionally done. And I might just stay in the red family. I kind of like it. :)

Is it Friday yet???

Howdy! Just checking in to say hi. I saw "The Mummy 3" last night. I would recommend it as a DVD rental. That's all I am going to say. It was cool to see the Chinese locations and the Terra Cotta soldiers (all a part of the plot) but yeah, I don't really remember the first 2 being that cheesy. Maybe I need to see them again. "Mamma Mia" on the other hand was awesome!!! I loved the musical on Broadway and I thought the movie just nailed it. It was very fun and I enjoyed it. I did want to get up on the chair and sing "Dancing Queen". It actually took all I had not to make a fool of myself. I know Mom would have probably enjoyed that though :).

Speaking of Chinese locations, it is pretty cool to see all the Olympic coverage of the Beijing Games. I am not really into the Olympics but I do watch an event every once in awhile. Matt Lauer was at the Summer Palace yesterday and it was so pretty. I miss that place. It was absolutely breathtaking when I was there. This picture really doesn't do it justice! I think you might see a lot of pictures of China over the next few weeks in this blog :).

Okay time to go. I am very tired and I plan to get to bed early. I am being a bum, I know. I needed to clean, but I am just kind of tired this week. So, goodnight!!

Howdy!

My cube neighbor is "singing". Yes, those are sarcastic quotes......

Everything is going very well. I am actually in a very good mood today. Could be the drugs :). He, he, just kidding Mom and Dad (and the DEA).

I hope everything is going well. Jon made it to Korea okay. So, now the question is, "will I actually go visit"? Hum. We'll see. Denver will be a lot easier to visit on a weekend trip, but I wouldn't be opposed to another Asia trip in the next year. Oh and Michelle is doing fine as well. I talked to her Tuesday night.

Okay, time to go. I just wanted to check in and say hi. I need to get some stuff knocked out this afternoon so time to go :).

Later!

Awesome Film!

The Dark Knight was actually everything I thought it would be and it was pretty amazing. I will say it could have been a little shorter, but other than that it was great. Heath Ledger completely transformed into the Joker and it was mesmerizing to watch. It is very sad that we will never be able to see anything like that from him again (that did make the experience a bit sad). Christian Bale delivered like I thought he would, the rest of the cast was great. The stunts were great. It was just great!!!!!

Jon and I went to see it at the Studio Movie Grill. We got there about 30 minutes early, but we should have made it even earlier! We had to sit in the last row. It was that or the first row. Considering where we were sitting, I could see just fine. Now, some people thought they could get there 15 minutes before hand and have a great seat in the middle. Like Midget woman (okay, she wasn't actually a midget but she was very short.....). This woman complained LOUDLY -- I almost offered to let her sit on my lap...... thank goodness the manager found them a better seat so she could see. Seriously, they were having to lift her chair to see above everyone. I love being tall :). And the servers kept trying to give us other tables' food (and vice versa). But, other than that, it was a pretty good time. I got the right bill and I guess that is all that matters, right.

SO today I am just chilling. We have having dinner tonight at Cafe Istanbul for Jon's going away dinner. I haven't eaten there in awhile -- it is very yummy food! I worked out with Ryan today so all my calories have been burned off. (Actually that really isn't far off, based on my calorie counter, I popped out about 800 in an hour with him. But that is only because we kept my heart rate up during the session).

Everyone have a great day!!!

In anticipation of The Dark Knight

I am seeing this movie in one hour. I already have tickets. Jon and I are going to check it out and I can't wait. I don't think I have been this happy about a movie since SATC. Christian Bale in ANYTHING is fabulous. He is truly an awesome actor. I look forward to giving my review. :)

I hope everyone has had a great Saturday!!!

Later :-)

I'm Home

I got in around noonish today and promptly came home and took a nap. I was rather tired but I did have to get up early to get ready to head to the airport at 7:30. That and I will take any excuse to take a nap :).

My meeting went very well and it was nice to get out of the office. I did get to actually go into downtown this time and Chicago is a beautiful place. Wednesday after the meeting, a group of us staying at the same hotel decided to hire a cab to check out downtown. Normally, without traffic, we were about 45 minutes from downtown. It took us 70 minutes with traffic (we weren't near a train station so don't ask why we didn't take the train!). I was hungry, tired and I had a headache so the cab ride was a little more than I wanted to do at that time. Once we got into the city, I found some Tylenol and actually began to feel better. We only had a short time so we just went to Navy Pier and hung out there. It was so nice and the weather was perfect. I even got a little chilly!!! I have some pictures on my cell phone so I will download them and post. I really fell in love with that place and will definitely go back when I have more than 3 hours and only one spot to see!!! Navy Pier was fun. I can only imagine what the rest of the city is like.

Last night I just had dinner with the ladies near the hotel and then I called it a night. Nothing too exciting but the food was pretty good. My plane ride today was awesome too. I had the emergency exit so there was plenty of leg space. Oh and when I got home, Simon just talked up a storm. Now that is what I expect from him when I get home!!!

Now I am just chilling. It was a good business trip but I am glad to be home. :). Have a great weekend!

I apparently have an accent....

I am in Chicago today for business (thru Friday). I never get to go anywhere for work, so I am kind of liking this getting paid to be out of town stuff. I do admit though, I am a stressed traveler. From the car at DFW to my hotel in the target city, I am a freaking mess. I have no idea why. It is a part of who I am, I just learn to live with it. I know the cats are well taken care of, the office isn't going to burn down without me and Dallas will still be there when I get back. I just can't relax. I am sooooo OCD when it comes to travel. It doesn't help that Chicago O'Hare Airport is like DFW on crack. I swear. Maybe it is because I have been to DFW many times and O'Hare only twice, but it totally stressed me out. It doesn't help that they tell me baggage claim is at the wrong carousal! Don't get me wrong, I love Chicago. There are very nice people here. Its just me!!!

I finally got to the hotel, settled in, actually went to work out (where does all that nervous energy go - the treadmill!!!) and then I decided I needed to eat something. My hotel has no room service. Free wireless, yes. Room service, no.... Now, my favorite thing about the hotel stay is room service, especially if my company is paying for it. Luckily there are many restaurants near the Courtyard. So, off I go, on foot (I have no car!). I find this place called Ted's Montana Grill. Okay, this place is AWESOME. I only had the veggie platter and was blown away. I can't imagine what the other stuff tasted like. I sat at the bar because that is where I feel comfortable as a single gal traveling alone! I don't really talk to the bartender, just to order and some pleasantries. But at some point he pipes in with, "Well maybe its because you are a Texan". Um, huh!!!??? I haven't told him where I am from, there is no sign on me that says, "Hi, I am an out of towner". I am texting a friend who says it might have been the "y'all". Ohhhh, yes, might have said that a few times. :) It tends to sneak its way in.....

It is so nice here at night. I was walking back from Ted's and it is so cool outside. Even in the "heat" of the day, it feels pretty good. Probably because there is no humidity here. I wish I could sleep with my windows open!

Okay, that is it. Have a great night and I will hopefully post again later. You know, since I have free wireless at this hotel :).

Howdy

Wow, a major holiday has come and gone and I haven't posted. Hmmm. Nothing really exciting has happened but thought I would check in and say hi. I am still alive, so its all good :). Oh, went to see "Get Smart" last night. It was very, very cute! I laughed thru the whole thing. It was a good time.

Well, that's it for tonight. Good night!

:(

I just got back from helping Michelle pack up her apartment. Like, all in boxes and headed to the trailer to leave for Denver. Tomorrow. Yes, she still had a lot to pack up when I got there but I won't focus on that. :). I did get some dresses, tops and the entire contents of her freezer since really, it won't keep on the drive there. I won't have to go grocery shopping for awhile. When I left, they were still going too (her mom, step dad and step brother were over there too). I think we were too busy to get all weepy but I am sure it will come. Even if we aren't in the same city. It is a huge deal for her and I am proud she is taking this leap. Her mom asked me if I found a job in Denver yet... don't laugh, you never know :).

In other news, I finally got everything set up paperwork wise at 24 Hour Fitness so I am OFFICIAL!!! Woohoo. I can start teaching classes. And my first one might just be on Monday night. The gal who got me into it needs a sub. I told her I would figure it all out and be her sub. There are systems I need to log into. So, I will do that asap. I was tired when I got home tonight so I figured I needed to chill some.

Later! Have a great night :)>.

Check in!

I am alive and well :). Just been busy. Last week I don't think I was home in the evenings. It was all fun but this week I plan to have some down time.

This past weekend was very good! Jen's birthday gathering was Saturday at Angela's fabulous house. I love their backyard, its an Oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city. I spent a good amount of time out there and it was nice to just relax, hang out with friends and just chill. And I got a little sun, which is always good (I had major sunscreen on so no crispy Kimmie).

Okay, more chill time is needed tonight :). I want to be super lazy. I did work out with Ryan so I got that taken care of :). Later!

Jon took this picture when I was at work one day. It is pretty cute and Simon's face makes me laugh.

Weekend Wrap-up

I had a great weekend, until Sunday night. Saturday, I rested by the pool with a friend (got a little burned but other than that, it was a blast). Sunday I went to help Michelle pack. She isn't moving until June 27th so she has plenty of time. Sometime this week, I am going to be going through the clothing that she won't be taking with her to Denver. :) I hope there is a certain black top in the giving away pile :).

Now the Sunday night ickiness. Something happened I just got super sick. Icky, gross sick where I didn't want to move!!! I am actually home today. I happened to have a doctor's appointment to follow up on the allergies from a month ago so I brought up the icky, don't want to move illness. It might have been a bad reaction to some aspirin I took yesterday but whatever it is, she said just to take it easy and eat bland food. Yummy.

I did get good news at the start of the illness (which meant I wasn't able to do my happy dance). I finally heard from 24 Hour Fitness on my audition last week (i didn't mention it because it was actually not the best day of the year). They want me to join the team! I have some paperwork I have to complete, an application, all that fun stuff. However, it is just one step towards this goal. I will be teaching Aqua -- eventually I will actually do cycling, since I have that cert. But, now I am finally feeling better and I can get excited about it.

Well, I am going to try to eat my faux chicken soup and get some more rest! Later.....

Happy Kitty Picture

I was downloading some photos and thought this was a cute one of Simon. He just looks very happy in the sun!

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!! They have been married 37 years!!!

Eh

Well, Lisa stayed. I know everyone just wanted to know that. At least she didn't have to cook rice last night. And she wasn't completely nasty either so I did feel bad about blog bashing her. :).

I just got back from the gym so I am chilling. Zumba and then Yoga. My body was actually not happy during yoga. I hadn't done it in FOREVER and I was very tight and inflexible. Some muscles did not want to go into the positions. But I got thru it and all is good!

The Style Channel is airing the red carpet from the SATC premiere in NYC. So, I am going to finish watching that. It looks fun and I wish I had been there!! How fun would that have been - premiere at Radio City Music Hall!!! And Giuliana Ranic from eonline is giving the interviewees SATC trivia. I seem to be getting them right. Maybe I was a little obsessed with that show :)

Good night!

No title

I can't think of anything creative for the title! And I am trying. Oh well. It is Wednesday and my brain wants some rest. :).

SATC premieres this weekend. I have not been this excited about a movie in, well, I can't remember how long!! We are seeing it Saturday. Yes, Friday would have been even better but schedules make Saturday the best time. I will try to avoid any and all spoilers Saturday afternoon. I usually don't mind spoilers but this is different. I want to go in with a clean slate. I just pray we aren't disappointed. That many women pissed off though -- I doubt the producers want that. So, I think we are guaranteed a good movie!!!

Top Chef is down to the final five. Lisa has to go. That woman can't make rice. The last two episodes she has messed up the rice. Even I can make rice. If she doesn't go home tonight, I will be very disappointed. Her attitude stinks, she can't seem to make a dish the judges like and really, to make it this far is just beyond comprehension!!! (and, well, she always seems to mess up the dang rice!!!)

Okay good night!!!