Life Update

New Job
So, the new job rocks! I suppose I shouldn’t talk about it here because 1. (it’s probably unprofessional) and 2. I must regretfully acknowledge the rest of the world may not find database code nearly as fascinating as I do. But! Let’s just say it’s going to be exciting and challenging.

Plus, working downtown is awesome. Having a view of these two churches almost makes it feel like I work in Europe. I wonder if there will be chimes?

and

Unfortunately, there’s a Quizno’s in the building. Gah! So tempting. I’m not sure my brought-from-home maple walnut oatmeal can compete with a yummy tomato and cheddar sub.

Movies
In other news, the husband and I went to see Wolfman. We both liked it. It’s well-done, and the acting is great, and it has the perfect foggy, creepy gothic feel. Del Toro is great. Recommended to fans of such.

Spring Snow

The park was too snowy to walk, so I took these photos around the neighborhood.

My prints in the fresh snow:

Blue mountains:

Meanwhile, back at the Hall of Justice:

(So stupid.)

New new new!

Organization is the key to happiness
In the spirit of new beginnings (I start a new job next week!), I’ve reorganized my schedule and even my house a bit.

1. I bought a bunch of lamps. It’s sooo nice to have BRIGHT LIGHT in my offices and bedroom.

2. I rearranged my basement to accommodate more drawing and painting time. I’m working on a colored pencil of a couple hugging in front of the Eiffel Tower in the rain. I’m drawing wet pavement! It’s more exciting than it sounds.

3. I came up with a new workout/yoga schedule to fit with my new hours…

Yoga stuff
Here’s my favorite yoga site. I love the pictures and quick explanations of all the poses.

However, I’m using this guy’s videos right now. He rocks the casbah for realz. Plus, he has a super-cool accent.

Piano
I’m working up a Chopin Prelude. (The Raindrop!) I love the melody and how it moves to the bass in the middle section, but I’m having trouble voicing the big chords. You play, say, four notes at once, and one of the middle ones has to be louder than the others. And! You have to shape a bunch of the middle notes into a smooth phrase.

Last but not least, Waterdog.

More on the Clever Kitty

He seriously thinks he’s hidden here.

New Website!

And it’s pink!

I’m totally going to post more often now. You’ll see.