Back to sewing!
Posted: 1 day ago by Slinkerbell
I finished the Los Angeles Marathon in 4 hours and 52 minutes! I met all my goals; to run the whole thing and to do my best. I honestly don't think I could have squeezed another minute out of myself. It was hard - the hardest thing I've ever done. I haven't had kids yet, but boy, if I can run a marathon - well, let's just say I'm not too worried about childbirth!
I've also finshed a few articles of clothing - the funky suit and the 'urban kimono'. I'm really happy with how the kimono turned out! here's a pic of me wearing it lookin all japanime:
Next I'll be working on getting playa wear up on my etsy site. I'll be doing lots of accessories and some bikini bottoms and cage dresses: totally impractical and not sensible - not stuff you'd wear to the grocery store! But that's the kind of stuff I like to create. This life is short - we should be playing dress-up more often!
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Marathon
Posted: 1 month ago by Slinkerbell
The Los Angeles marathon is in two weeks (yikes!) - I feel so unprepared, but i don't think any amount of running would change that. When I run I challenge myself mentally with little things; run 10% faster for a full song, focus energy into core muscles or upper body, pick up speed while running downhill. But I think this marathon is going to be all about simply doing my best. I want to run the whole thing (save a bathroom stop if I need it, gatoraid, and water stops) - I'm pretty sure I can do that. I don't expect to be in great condition when I finish, I know it's gonna hurt like hell, but I need to do this. It's hard to explain why; I don't even know if I'm going to have that feeling of accomplishment afterward or if I'm going to say "one more - or ten more". I don't really enjoy running that much, but it's kind of therapeutic and it definitely feels good when i push myself.
So, here's to finishing what I've started and conquering my fears - I'll be posting my time in two weeks!
Update
Posted: 3 months ago by Slinkerbell
heya, it's been a long time! i've been busy, but enjoying life. i'm doing LOTS of new things; i've decided to run the Los Angeles Marathon on May 25th, i'm studying to become a certified personal fitness trainer, and, while my sewing has slowed down, i'm working on two commissioned pieces that are quite fun and interesting. the first is a suit based off this picture of David Byrne (the second to the right)
Fab, isn't it?! the second piece is an 'urban kimono' i'm reconstructing from a silver jacket - i'm thinking of adding chinese floral fabric, chinese knot buttons, and antiqued brass studs, and possibly a yin-yang symbol on the back. i'll post pix when finished!
all is well in apple valley - burning man is on my mind lately - i can feel the creative energy returning and brewing. scott made a radio station that plays the sickest music - check it out if you have a chance: http://radio.spotman.net:8000/listen.pls
felix is sick, but i'm taking him into the doc today to see if he needs meds. poor little guy's been sneezing up a storm the past two days. i hope it's just allergies and not a respiratory infection. lawdy, i'm such a mom!
studying for the exam with NASM - who i'm getting certified through - is harder than expected but good exercise for my brain. i haven't had to memorize anything since university, my brain gets tired easily - but i think the brain is like your muscles...it just needs to be exercised then it will get better, more efficient at retaining and processing information.
alrighty, here i go!
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Happy Birthday
Posted: 8 months ago by Slinkerbell
Felix Rushforth entered this world ten years ago today. Well, maybe not exactly, but it's the anniversary of when Scott brought him home from the animal shelter. The shelter said he was about 6 years old - a healthy and beautiful cat; I'll never know why his previous owners didn't try harder to find him or check at that shelter. But I don't question too hard - their loss is definitely our gain. And Felix's I hope:)
Animal Shelters generally don't allow black cats to be adopted around halloween. Felix had been there almost three months - his time was running out and the shelter knew that. So when Scott went to pick out a cat, one of the workers pointed at Felix, and let him know he had been there for quite a while, but that he seemed like a nice cat. Scott said he knew right away - and that's the story of how Felix first came into his life.
I wasn't around then - when I came into the picture they were batching it at Olive Tree Apartments in Pasadena, CA. Scott and I were dating and I was just getting to know Felix - I remember one night in particular we had ordered in chinese food and were watching anime. Felix climbed up to the top of the couch and layed down right behind me with his tail curled around my neck. I knew I was in - I got the approval of Felix:) But it also was the beginning of a very special relationship between me and him.
Here's Felix at our house in Apple Valley, CA - Scott walked in the room and saw him staring intently through the window. When he got closer, he realized there was a gecko staring right back at Felix. Ever since that incident, he's been pretty excited about catching lizards and bringing them in our house. He usually presents it as a gift to us first, then he plays with it for a while...letting it go, then pouncing on it and batting it in the air. The only thing I've seen him eat is a grasshopper, which is cool with me. Once he caught a little mouse, and it was kinda hard for me to watch - but he didn't eat it, he just scared the living daylights out of it.
I could go on and on about him - I've never had a cat before; I mostly grew up around dogs. I just can't believe what a personality he has. I'm pretty sure lots of people say that about their pets...even their pet snakes..ha! One of the coolest things about our relationship is that I know he loves me so much. He's become a bit of a mommy's boy, but only when he's around me. I think he humors me:) He's also gotten much more talkative in the last year or two.
So here's to another ten years with Felix - I love you Felix-kun!
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