Damn you, SeaBreeze.

Ok, So I totally need to write a blog to catch you up on life, but I am not doing that right now. What I need to do right now is get something off my mind. And it is this:

I HATE losing to poor sports. I may not like to lose in general, but god damn do I hate losing to a poor sport.

I've had a super enjoyable season of playing co-ed softball for the Tram sponsored team, The Slammers. We have not been a top of the league team by any means, so we are totally familiar with enjoying the games win or lose, having some laughs, and doing it just for the hell of it. This is after all co-ed summer softball in the lowest league, so no pressure. And as the season has progressed, we have gelled as a team, started winning some games, figuring out what our strengths and weaknesses are, and really just coming together, which has been super fun too.

So, tonight, last game of the season for me (more on why in a different post, I'm taking a trip) - We're playing the number one team in the league, who we've played before, and we're thinking.. let's git this done, and beat the hell out of this team- and we go out there and we play a great game, and so do they, it is filled with exciting innings of great plays and errors by both teams- tight defense and impressive offense all around, which culminated with them winning by one run in the last inning. And that would be totally ok, if not for their yelling at the umpire when they disagreed with a call, and arguing balls and strikes multiple times.

It is totally not attractive to lose your head and let your feathers get ruffled when you are behind. And it's so not cool to argue with the umpire. Bad show Seabreeze, bad show. And that made losing sting in a whole new way.

Ahhh, ok. I feel better now after sharing that, the anger sharks are no longer in control of the ocean of my mind. Actually, that calm might be coming from the dvd of Huey Lewis and the News Videos Kirsa just put on. No joke. If you've never seen any of the videos, youtube them, they are seriously insane, and funny. And the music is divine... but you already knew that.

More Soon.

xo

a

Its the good life... take it in

After waking up gently from my dream filled slumbers this morning to find my legs all warm from being in a patch of direct sun streaming in the window, and simultaneously enjoying the fresh breeze blowing in through the open window- I thought, this is the life. After doing some light straightening up of the house (the dishes were about to start a revolution) I am now enjoying some vegetables scrambled eggs, and a cup of dead man's reach, and listening to some Marley.
What I realize out of all of this morning, and these last few days as well, is that- I am so cut out for a life of leisure. Some people can't hang with having the whole day to enjoy yourself, but I most certainly can. Give me the day, and I will fill it with things that I enjoy. In the last few days I've gotten the old stringed instruments back out, gone to the beach, read for pleasure, bbqed, gone out for drinks with friends, listened to great bands, danced, even watched a movie! If I had all the time to do such things, I would definitely keep myself amused. Ah well, someday... This all being said, the next thing on my list to do today is to go drop off some job applications, for the sad truth is that I am cut out for a life of leisure, but not bankrolled to support one. And so I must get a job.
If I never chronicle finals week more properly, (I know the last post was rather ominous) then allow me to say, I passed all my classes! And I was SO excited! and SO very happy! and perhaps passing doesn't sound like the height of academia, but you know what? For me, with this degree, at this point that is more than enough. All I want to do is continue to get through these guys, and continue enjoying them, which I did enjoy all of my classes very much this semester. So GPA be damned.
And so now the deal is to find a summer job, continue enjoying the epic summer, and maybe figure out a trip somewhere in july sometime...
more soon.

xo



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Transmission

Crackle, Hiss, Intercom pops and hisses to life, weary voice comes through:

"One more, Thursday at five it'll all be over, one way or another... it doesn't look good, we're loosing a lot of blood here.... sunshine though. Did you guys see the sunshine?"

xo

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The Heartaches of Mushmouth Mcgee

I think I am approaching the limit of un-understandability. I seem to spend countless time repeating myself lately, I think at first everyone I know is being a jerk, but then I realize they really have no idea what I just said. Then when I hear myself on film, even I don't understand myself. Dang. I am going to have to start enunciating, and speaking up in volume. Everyone will think I am Eliza Doolittle-ing myself- and they will be right.

I an soo tired at school today, and I think I really must go take a nap on the couch now.



xo


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Make Pork While The Sun Shines

Or was it hay? Or was it F'? I guess that's the great part about tomorrow, it's still unwritten! I had a wonderful day today, I left school and spent the majority of my time getting sunburned on North Douglas with Corin, Tressmonster, and Bravo. We watched whales and sipped fruity concoctions. Later there was a feast of grilled swine. After that I got to spend some wonderful catch up time with two of my favorite ladies, and I laughed so hard that I cried until I thought I would die from the comedy. I love days like these. I feel incredibly lucky.

Here's hoping I didn't crash the Cessna of the semester into the Sea just yet.

xo


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I love eaglecrest.

Now that I am proficient enough to skid and jerk and tumble my way down ptarmigan lift, I am privy to such beautiful beautiful scenery! It is the best. I went up again on Friday with Josh and Ian, and it was a joyful day. I was wearing my new helmet, and was glad of it for some of the falls I had. Spring Break is over and I am now accustomed to the good life, I don't know how on earth I am supposed to go back to working hard, honestly, how will I do it? Spring Break was a funny mix of things, maybe some day I will write more about it.

xo

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Sunday Sunny Sunday

It was yet *another* gorgeous weekend here in Beautiful Juneau! I am so excited for spring, summer, and all the good things that are rapidly speeding towards me, but I'm also loving the cold fresh winds and the sporadic snow that comes in between all of this ridiculous sunshine. I am a very happy lady with the conditions we're enjoying right now. I went up to eagle crest this morning solo, that was a new experience.. but just like seeing a movie by yourself for the first time, it's all good once you do it. It was a super peaceful day, and the snow was supreme-o. I spent the day on hooter mostly, and worked my technique, trying to make turns at all times instead of reverting to slip sliding down. I feel way improved though, and so it's very satisfying with each new thing that comes together. Like not always falling getting off the lift now! hoo-ray.
The rest of the weekend has been glorious as well, and I've done mostly all the things I like to do, except I have gotten zip zero zilch homework done. As Tim Gunn from project runway would say, "That worries me". I have a lot of stuff to get done, and even though spring break is coming up, I just feel like there is about to be a homework/test/school swarm storm of scholastic-ness. I guess if I write a lab report, and check in with lab assign I will feel a little better, but really I think I fret about a differential equations test coming up on Friday... goo.... Well, anyway,
while I wasn't doing homework, on Friday night I got to leave work early and come get home to get ready for Gallery Walk. It didn't end up being much of a walk around for me, as I spent most of my time at the AK state museum looking at the Ceramic styling of one certain Jeremy Kane. The show is definitely worth checking out! It spoke especially to my Appalachian sensibilities and love of road trips and the like.. good times. After checking that out, we made our way to Douglas for the opening performance of "Battles of Fire and Water" featuring my oh so talented big brother. Corin was great, this show also worth checking out. I'll have more to say after I see it again I think, but I enjoyed it- and the story is a good one. We went out in a biggish way after this was done, and so on Saturday I enjoyed a good sleep in, before going to breakfast with Corin, Emily, Kirsa, and Ryan. We drove the scion out the road to eagle beach and beyond, and got some really good views, sun, and fresh air. We stopped at the shrine for a time and free styled some good songs to the bird choruses in "natures healing". That night I went to a lovely party at Johanna and Dave and Claire's new place, before checking out some Bluegrass at the Coast Guard bar. I called it an earlier night in anticipation of springing forward, (I love how long these days are!)and then slept until eaglecrest today... a circular tale of my weekend. maybe some more fun pictures to be added later if we find kirsa's camera cord. Now to attempt some homework..

xo

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