Ok - may be after midnight, but still counts for a Saturday write.

I was really busy with work stuff today - but got a lot done. Talked to Laura about working from home when I have management reports due - I can get a lot done when I don't have interruptions.

So what did I accomplish? My travel binder is up to date. SOF proposals are evaluated. Sue's direct appointment is almost completed - I need some info from the office before I can finish it. I have my position evaluation done.

Still need to finish procard filing and the management report, but should be able to get those done easily tomorrow.

And I need to do my weekly shopping. But I'll do that tomorrow after Danny gets home from work. I need to pick up a few things for my Juneau trip. Not much, but a few little things.

Spunkee's foot seems to be bothering her, but I can't figure out what is wrong with it - unless she sprained it on the floor? I'll keep an eye and have Danny watch it whenI go to Juneau.

Saturday Nite Live just doesn't have it anymore - hasn't for quite a while.

Watched Conan's last late night last night. Looking forward to seeing what he will do with the Tonight Show in June. Must be something to have to pick up and move across the country for a job. I wonder how old his kids are and if they are in school. And how his wife is taking having to move. Hope all works well for him.

Well, I am about ready for bed. I still need to finish Em's travel arrangements - that is for tomorrow also - probably first thing I do.

Off to bed for me.

So yesterday I felt lousy and didn't do anything. I also stayed home from work today. I feel ok now - I think I just needed a little time offe.

I posted this as one of my favorite NZ pictures. West Coast going from Haast.

I have decided that I am going to Cordova this summer. Over the July 4th weekend and I want to be there during their salmon festival. And I want to do a 1/2 marathon while there. So I have been checking on marathon training and I think beginning March 1 I will start to train to run a marathon (or half this year - maybe next year I can run a full one.)

I have started gathering up my stuff to go to Juneau. I think it will serve as a mini vacation for me also. I am ready to be away for a little while - I don't think I have been anywhere since last February's trip to Juneau. Well be that as it may, I am glad to get the opportunity.

I just have to work all weekend do complete the stuff I should have done yesterday and today at work. But that's ok - I can get it done in about 3-4 hours and still have some time to finish up getting ready for my trip.

Spunkee seems to have a sore foot today. I will have to keep an eye on it. I think I will take her back to the vet during Spring break - she just seems to not be feeling well and I wonder if she has a low grade infection. Her nose just doesn't seem to want to heal all the way. It gets better, then she breaks the scab off and it gets worse again. We will see. She is almost 11 now.

I think this will be it for tonight. I will keep myself updated on my progress toward my marathon goals. This will be a good place to do that.

Later gater

Day 2 of my new resolution to try to write every day. Today was another busy one - they all seem to be anymore. I am starting to get some things done. I did get a few off my list today.

I need to work on updating my job. First I am requesting a 5% increase for exemplary performance. Hopefully it will work and then I can do my update for another 5%. If I get this all done before July 1 I can have a 4.5% increase - that would be 14.5 in one year - wow! I might even be able to afford to live - provided utilities don't go up too much again.

I love to listen to my fountain. It is so relaxing. And Lost is on tonight! I do enjoy it. And I feel good from my walks to the bus stop. I have this lungy walk I am trying on the way home now - I think it is doing something - I feel a little in my legs. And I am doing bench push ups in the morning. I hope to be in a little better shape at the end of March. That is my check point to see how I am really doing. Hopefully they will have the wellness sessions again and I can sign up again. I think I will if they do - I pay more attention to my diet and exercise and if I get another chance I will pay more attention yet.

I need to email Em about her ticket so I can get it set up for her by tomorrow or Friday. I will be glad to see her again - I do miss her.

I think this will be all for tonight. I want to work on my raise letter and evaluation so I can get it finished.

Later gater or tua

To start a blog and see where it goes

Here I go - attempting to keep a journal on line. This is fairly new to me so we will see where I end up.

They ran the bus again today - I am glad. I really feel so much better when I walk to the bus stop and ride the bus. It makes my endorphins kick in I think.

I need to read a bunch more SOF proposals. I am almost tired of them already. Plus I have a ton of work to do before Friday - I am going to Juneau to advocate for the University next week so I need to make sure I am caught up on everything before I go.

Laura keeps me busy. But at least I have help now. Bless Pinky and Mike. They are definitely the most excellent assistants anyone could wish for. I need to get a hold of Ryan before I go, too. Thank god for this laptop he has secured for me. I can stay in touch while I am gone.

I have a ton of things to do at home, too. I will start a list soon and see if I can actually accomplish what I set myself out to.

Well this is probably enough for now, except I think I will log the weather in also. It is warm today - probably got up to about 34. Hoping for mid 20s tonight. Had to go to a lighter coat and tennis shoes for the bus walk.

More on this later - tomorrow I think.