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| Yes, those are working bells. |
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| The Hat was provided by the race - stylish, I know. |
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| There's Tina, my co-clerk and fellow Californian, who loves dogs. |
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
Ugly Sweater Run
I did the "Ugly Sweater Run" in Philly with my co-clerk Tina and Kenny. First we went to an "Ugly Sweater Store" to get what we needed to wear:
It was a cold morning, but very fun and festive, it was great seeing all the sweaters that people wore, and I definitely recommend it! Especially if have a dog; this is one of the few races that actually allows dogs, and it was so fun to have him (and his christmas sweater) along for the adventure.
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Sunday, November 17, 2013
We walked some of the Philly Marathon course
And now we're tired
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Update
Sorry it's been awhile since I've given a substantive update. As time moves, and as I continue to be moving from place to place and am constantly "busy," I sadly find my exciting life less exciting to me. But, in devotion to the now 6 years of Blogging on Christine's World, I'd like to at least keep up the appearance that I'm still interested in narrating this time of my life.
First, an important Toms Update:
I got my #10s for my birthday in August:
http://christineeharding.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-10s-are-headed-to-beach.html
but of course, I have not stopped there. I've since gotten two more pairs (I think it's only two):
I love them both for work and for walking around the city. I've also purchased some key gear for winter, including Snow Boots, Wellies, Riding Boots, a Rain Coat, and have also been given warm coats from our Judicial Assistant. So I think I'm almost ready for the cold.
Speaking of walking around the city, I'm still having a great time living in Philly, and feel very blessed to have this life experience. There's something about living and working and shopping in close proximity that I really like. I'd love to document all the restaurants I'm trying in the City but I'm afraid that's unlikely, but I am eating very well. It's great to walk everywhere, I feel very healthy, and am frankly looking forward to the colder weather because I think it will make my walks easier.
I think Kenny has also really enjoyed city life, he likes his Daycare and LOVES walking around in Washington Square looking for squirrels. I think the hardest part for him is dealing with the fact that he only sees Curtis on the weekends, but he will probably spend a few weeks with him in Virginia soon.
Curtis is very busy, but is enjoying his temporary assignment in Virginia. He's in his third quarter of school at UNC, and will travel to Chapel Hill in mid-December for the program.
As for my work, well, I can't really speak on it substantively, what we do is mostly a secret until after the cases are decided. But I'm really enjoying my time as a clerk, it's a special experience for a lawyer, and my circumstances could not be any better. I really like my co-clerks and we regularly spend time together outside of work. My work life is so flexible that I'm not sure whether I'll be able to return to the regimented 8:30-5:30, I don't even set an alarm clock these days.
So, I'm still around, trying to enjoy what the city has to offer but time is flying. I might have some fun pictures to post next week, so stay tuned :-)
First, an important Toms Update:
I got my #10s for my birthday in August:
http://christineeharding.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-10s-are-headed-to-beach.html
but of course, I have not stopped there. I've since gotten two more pairs (I think it's only two):
I love them both for work and for walking around the city. I've also purchased some key gear for winter, including Snow Boots, Wellies, Riding Boots, a Rain Coat, and have also been given warm coats from our Judicial Assistant. So I think I'm almost ready for the cold.
Speaking of walking around the city, I'm still having a great time living in Philly, and feel very blessed to have this life experience. There's something about living and working and shopping in close proximity that I really like. I'd love to document all the restaurants I'm trying in the City but I'm afraid that's unlikely, but I am eating very well. It's great to walk everywhere, I feel very healthy, and am frankly looking forward to the colder weather because I think it will make my walks easier.
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| Jackie and I had a quick visit! |
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| Kenny at Daycare, The "Dog School" |
Curtis is very busy, but is enjoying his temporary assignment in Virginia. He's in his third quarter of school at UNC, and will travel to Chapel Hill in mid-December for the program.
As for my work, well, I can't really speak on it substantively, what we do is mostly a secret until after the cases are decided. But I'm really enjoying my time as a clerk, it's a special experience for a lawyer, and my circumstances could not be any better. I really like my co-clerks and we regularly spend time together outside of work. My work life is so flexible that I'm not sure whether I'll be able to return to the regimented 8:30-5:30, I don't even set an alarm clock these days.
So, I'm still around, trying to enjoy what the city has to offer but time is flying. I might have some fun pictures to post next week, so stay tuned :-)
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Welcome to Philly!
It's been almost two weeks since we drove into the city to pick up my keys for my Philly pad. I suppose I should document this time for posterity ...
On Thursday morning, August 15, we jumped into my Rav4 (which was purchased for this very endeavor) and started driving to Alexandria, Virginia, about 16 hours.
[I should also note that I finally had that emotional "moment," taking Kenny for his last walk around our neighborhood. Generally I've been too busy to work through any emotions about leaving, but I am sad to leave my apartment, friends, and community in Alabama.]
To Curtis' extreme credit, he did most of the driving, pointing out towards the end of the day that he really wanted to do the lion share of the driving since he didn't have time to help me prep for the move and he knew that I was pretty worn out.
Kenny did really well on the drive, we set up his bed in the backseat and he slept a lot, and spent quality time with us as well. We stayed at a hotel in Alexandria (for about 8 hours total) and it was pretty hilarious to see Kenny run around the hotel room, trying to figure out where we were and why we were there!
On Friday morning, we drove the rest of the way to Philadelphia, and then it got crazy! We had precious few hours to 1) get my keys, 2) get a TV because cable was coming to install everything, and 3) figure out what we were going to sleep on that first night! We managed to do all three and I made an initial Target run that night for the rest of our necessities.
My apartment is small but probably bigger than necessary since it's just me. I have a futon for guests to feel free to plan a trip to visit! It's
We spent the rest of the weekend putting furniture together and resting. Monday morning we both dropped Kenny off at his new daycare, Curtis drove to Herndon, Virginia for work, and I started my clerkship!
So far so good, it's a really relaxed work atmosphere (like, really relaxed), and we're doing well. The toughest part of the move has been getting Kenny adjusted but after 2 weeks we're SO MUCH BETTER. This weekend I hope to see some family and watch college football, so life goes on.
The other big adjustment has been the walking, in the heat no less. Between taking Kenny to daycare and walking to work, I get about 1.5-2 miles of walking in per day, at least. Last night I did about 2 miles to meet someone for dinner. So I can feel my better getting stronger and adapting, but it hasn't been easy on my 28-year-old overweight body. I hope to take advantage of the increase in activity to lose some weight (as also recommended by my new local doctor and supported by a high cholesterol number...*sigh*), but I'm deferring that effort until I feel a little better about getting through the day-to-day.
The other funny thing about the last 3 weeks has been my obsession with The Big Bang Theory. Seriously, I'm one season away from OWNING the entire series. I can't believe I didn't get into this show sooner, but it's a pretty funny development to come out of this summer (not unlike my obsession with Law and Order: Criminal Intent while studying for the Bar in 2011).
Anyway, I hope to post pictures soon, but I wanted to give an update on life. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!
On Thursday morning, August 15, we jumped into my Rav4 (which was purchased for this very endeavor) and started driving to Alexandria, Virginia, about 16 hours.
[I should also note that I finally had that emotional "moment," taking Kenny for his last walk around our neighborhood. Generally I've been too busy to work through any emotions about leaving, but I am sad to leave my apartment, friends, and community in Alabama.]
To Curtis' extreme credit, he did most of the driving, pointing out towards the end of the day that he really wanted to do the lion share of the driving since he didn't have time to help me prep for the move and he knew that I was pretty worn out.
Kenny did really well on the drive, we set up his bed in the backseat and he slept a lot, and spent quality time with us as well. We stayed at a hotel in Alexandria (for about 8 hours total) and it was pretty hilarious to see Kenny run around the hotel room, trying to figure out where we were and why we were there!
On Friday morning, we drove the rest of the way to Philadelphia, and then it got crazy! We had precious few hours to 1) get my keys, 2) get a TV because cable was coming to install everything, and 3) figure out what we were going to sleep on that first night! We managed to do all three and I made an initial Target run that night for the rest of our necessities.
My apartment is small but probably bigger than necessary since it's just me. I have a futon for guests to feel free to plan a trip to visit! It's
We spent the rest of the weekend putting furniture together and resting. Monday morning we both dropped Kenny off at his new daycare, Curtis drove to Herndon, Virginia for work, and I started my clerkship!
So far so good, it's a really relaxed work atmosphere (like, really relaxed), and we're doing well. The toughest part of the move has been getting Kenny adjusted but after 2 weeks we're SO MUCH BETTER. This weekend I hope to see some family and watch college football, so life goes on.
The other big adjustment has been the walking, in the heat no less. Between taking Kenny to daycare and walking to work, I get about 1.5-2 miles of walking in per day, at least. Last night I did about 2 miles to meet someone for dinner. So I can feel my better getting stronger and adapting, but it hasn't been easy on my 28-year-old overweight body. I hope to take advantage of the increase in activity to lose some weight (as also recommended by my new local doctor and supported by a high cholesterol number...*sigh*), but I'm deferring that effort until I feel a little better about getting through the day-to-day.
The other funny thing about the last 3 weeks has been my obsession with The Big Bang Theory. Seriously, I'm one season away from OWNING the entire series. I can't believe I didn't get into this show sooner, but it's a pretty funny development to come out of this summer (not unlike my obsession with Law and Order: Criminal Intent while studying for the Bar in 2011).
Anyway, I hope to post pictures soon, but I wanted to give an update on life. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
St Patrick's Day
I wanted to dye him green but that would have ended my marriage:
We hung out at McSharry's in Fairhope, drank green beverages and listened to Irish music :-). Kenny was pretty well-behaved!
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We hung out at McSharry's in Fairhope, drank green beverages and listened to Irish music :-). Kenny was pretty well-behaved!
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Friday, March 1, 2013
We're so Proud
Kenny was on the local news last night - just further confirmation that he's a star :-)
(You see him at the very beginning and that's it, but continue watching for shots of his friends at Go Play Pets Doggy Daycare)
(You see him at the very beginning and that's it, but continue watching for shots of his friends at Go Play Pets Doggy Daycare)
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
So what's new?
- Work is super busy. I will be there for part of the afternoon today.
- Curtis and I will be in the Bay Area next weekend for Juls' wedding. I'm very excited to be back and to see friends.
- The weather here has been AMAZING. As in, 80 degrees and sunny, but not too humid. We're crossing our fingers for another month of this before the humidity kicks in.
- I officially dropped a pant size, have lost just under 20 pounds, including 10% of my starting weight, feel comfortable wearing shorts for the first time in years and am feeling good, strong and healthy. Looking forward to losing the next 25-30.
- I just bought a foam roller a few weeks ago and have been using it after most workouts, particularly on my legs and lower back. I think it has really helped mitigate the day-to-day pain.
- I just bought a foam roller a few weeks ago and have been using it after most workouts, particularly on my legs and lower back. I think it has really helped mitigate the day-to-day pain.
Have a good week!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
11/9 I am thankful for...
I am thankful for my little doggy (yes you knew this was coming). He's such a trooper now that we're both working full-time. He's constantly tired, but still so loving and fun and sweet. I love putting him in the front seat when I take him to daycare in the morning and petting him all along the way. And he doesn't even mind that I put him in silly costumes or constantly take pictures of him.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
11/8 I am thankful for...
I am thankful for Stanford Football - and the way that it brings my Stanford friends together, like it will this Saturday when we go to the taping of College Gameday on campus at 6 am.
I am also thankful that we have a wonderful doggy daycare that Kenny enjoys, where the employees seem to love him.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
My Tuesday Morning
After changing my work description on Facebook to "housewife," I figured I better act like one, and continue the unpacking process. I just wish there was some way to make the boxes magically disappear - although now that the rain has ended I will be able to use the patio for box storage.
My kitchen - mid move-in:
Aww the packing paper...
Kenny, guarding the house (he's barking a lot, driving me crazy)
Nasty cold update: I still feel sicky and didn't sleep well, but my energy is mostly back so I am able to be productive.
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My kitchen - mid move-in:
Aww the packing paper...
Kenny, guarding the house (he's barking a lot, driving me crazy)
Nasty cold update: I still feel sicky and didn't sleep well, but my energy is mostly back so I am able to be productive.
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Derailed by cold :-(
So it's not as if the weather is conducive to exploring the Eastern Shore (where we live, east of Mobile Bay), but I'm disappointed to be suffering from a nasty head cold. My nose has been running nonstop for 24 hours, and my body is generally sore. I'm hoping that I'll wake up feeling a little better tomorrow so I can continue unpacking.
Kenny continues to adjust, has seemed much more like himself today.
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Kenny continues to adjust, has seemed much more like himself today.
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Kenny after going out in Tropical Storm Lee + update
You might have heard that upon my arrival in Spanish Fort, Tropical Storm Lee has come in. No need to worry- we have water and candles and matches and cookies in case we lose power, and we're watching the weather reports closely, but we are affected in that we have a dog that needs to go outside to go to the bathroom. Normally we can go in-between the really hard rain but tonight he needed to go immediately, so I put on his raincoat, grabbed the umbrella and headed out. We were still soaked, but not too bad. We made him stay on a bath mat to dry out a little, and then he went to his bed snuggle and dry up more.
In other news, we're mostly staying in, we did go to the gym, and I got my car (yay!) and I went to the dollar store for some random stuff we needed and got us some frozen yogurt - both stores just down the street. We unpacked the boxes in the bedroom, I'm hoping to do some more work on the kitchen tonight, but overall it's coming along. We're watching lots of football today and am just enjoying being together :-)
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In other news, we're mostly staying in, we did go to the gym, and I got my car (yay!) and I went to the dollar store for some random stuff we needed and got us some frozen yogurt - both stores just down the street. We unpacked the boxes in the bedroom, I'm hoping to do some more work on the kitchen tonight, but overall it's coming along. We're watching lots of football today and am just enjoying being together :-)
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Kenny is on his way!
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| Kenny yesterday afternoon, after a busy week he's super tired. |
Kenny is on his way to see his Daddy today! Please keep him in your thoughts. He's very tired from the week so we hope that he sleeps all the way. He will take two flights to New Orleans and then be driven to Spanish Fort and will arrive around 5:30 CA time.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Kenny videos
I've been sending Curtis a video of Kenny each day so that he doesn't miss him so much. Here are a few.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
Gratuitous Kenny Photos
Kenny is in what we call, "full cuteness mode." His hair continuously grows, but when it's at this length, we both think he looks the most cute. Kenny let me take a few pictures of him this morning with his toys. He's so cute and tired in the morning.
Yes, he likes to lay on his toys. The rubber chicken is probably his favorite toy.
He gets to see his Bibi and Papi today (my parents), and see everyone tomorrow for the July 4th Party - he's going to be so happy.
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Yes, he likes to lay on his toys. The rubber chicken is probably his favorite toy.
He gets to see his Bibi and Papi today (my parents), and see everyone tomorrow for the July 4th Party - he's going to be so happy.
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