Yesterday/today catchup

1. Workout- I had no desire to do anything yesterday but I needed to pick up my prescription at uni, so I had to go out.  I walked to uni and then got the bus to the gym.

I did about 25 mins of upper body and then C25K.  I was VERY sweaty at the end.  I wanted to spin some but both bikes were being used and the class was full so I walked to the bus and then headed home.  Not bad.  :)

I ordered a new Polar HRM that is more up to date and will help me better train.  I can't wait to get my Polar FT7 HRM!


2. Grad school-I did meet with my professor on Thursday and he was totally fine that I hadn't gotten very far.  We discussed some changes and I will be making for the paper and what else needs to be done.  I also ran into some of my classmates and they hadn't done anything really either, so I don't feel bad or behind anymore.  So I have 20,000 words to write for it.  Good times.  I have a TON of research done already.  Just need to read it all.

3. Stephanie finished a big paper yesterday so we went out for dinner.  I had grilled chicken and it came with a grilled veggie tart.  It was delish.  I also had some chips- b/c the chips at the Curler's Rest are so delish.  And as a treat we had ice cream at the only Coldstone in Glasgow.  I had tiramisu.  Yum.   :)

4.  Today it's raining.  It's miserable out and I have no desire to go out in it.  I did walk a quick 2 miles to Boots and back to get my prescription and some coffee.  My ankle is really tender today so staying off it seems like a good idea.  Tomorrow I booked into a Body Pump class and that should be a good workout.

As for the rest of today- Doctor Who at 6:45 and some reading.  A nice, quiet, lazy day.

Update

I've merged my 2 blogs here to this location. It was getting silly trying to have 2 blogs and keep them separate, when it is my life and my life isn't divided into 2 pages.

Yesterday we walked a lot and picked up a few things and saw a rainbow.



I also got a paper back with a VERY bad grade. Very bad to the point it could put my graduating in jeopardy. I am not sure what the passing grade level is for the overall class and I can't seem to find that information on line. I may have to resubmit it, but even then, even if I got bumped up a letter I am not sure that would change the over all grade enough. I know it is my own fault. I totally blew through that paper and I was upset and worried about my mum. I also found that class a complete waste of time and that didn't really help my attitude toward the paper. I need to contact the professor and ask what the next step should be. (it also doesn't help that there isn't exactly a shit ton of research on what I wrote on either) I also gave my very frank opinion on the class and how I found it kind of a waste of time. I am not going to be all nice, if I feel that it doesn't serve its purpose.

Today I have my massage w/ R, and then I need to get a fair amount done on my Columbine paper. That is due in less than a week and I am about half way done.

Also Dice-K? WTF. :(

Catch up

The Red Sox won the home opener against the MFY! I do not think my neighbors appreciated my singing "Tessie" at the top of my lungs when it was over, however.

I am working on a 4k word paper. It's on Columbine, so I have been voraciously reading books and articles on the subject. So much to absorb.

It is going to be 66 here in Glasgow tomorrow! I can't wait! We are hitting the farmer's market! There will be pics! Nails will be done hopefully and then a lovely walk before I get back to working on this paper.

Have a great weekend!

Edinburgh

Yesterday, despite a late start, kyrina and I went to Edinburgh.  Considering what has gone on lately and my professors told me to relax this week and I have wanted to see more of Scotland, we decided that we'd start off in Edinburgh.  (in a week or 2 we are going to St. Andrews)

We took the train in and I wanted to take a bus tour of the city.  I like the views and it was a nice day.  We decided to get off at the first stop for tea and to go to the weaving museum (where we got to see a LOT of tartans including MacDonald (and Fraser) LOL) and kilts and all things Scottish.

When we went back to get the bus we found that we were too late for the last bus :(  (maybe next time, even though Steph doesn't like bus tours - I think they are fun and are a nice way to see the city and then decide where to go.)

We walked around, popped in lots of little shops and then went to the World's End.  I was excited b/c I had read about this pub in the Outlander series, and I tried to imagine Jamie, Claire, Ian, and Rollo sitting by the fire, enjoying a drink.

We walked around some more and took a haunted tour given by Burke of Burke and Hare.  It was fascinating, if a bit cheesy, but delightful all the same.  I was exhausted after that so we headed back home.  (I couldn't believe it cost 30p to have a pee at the train station!)  LMAO!

Pictures are here!  :)

Sunday walk

Steph and I took an almost 5 mile walk today, down Byres Rd, through the Botanic Gardens, up Great Western Road, and back around campus.  We stopped at little shops, for lunch, and then the library, before the final stop at M&S Food for dinner noms (cod and Greek salad).

Pictures from today's walk....you can even see flowers starting to poke up from the ground!

 

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Sunday blues and what I got up to Saturday

I've had this headache for what seems forever, only getting minor relief.  All week going to the workshop was torture.  I wasn't sleeping b/c of the pain (that and my shoulder) which made getting up at 7 not so fun.  I am glad it is over.  I really didn't get much out of it, until Thursday and I still have no idea what my assignment is going to be on.

I managed to struggle out to the shops w/ Steph yesterday.  First, we went to the farmers market down the hill and it was very cute and I had a lovely fresh scone.  We got some all natural soaps and oat bars as well.

Then we went to Buchanan b/c I needed to pick up my new glasses.  They were there, and I also picked up some makeup and more meds and other assorted things.

We poked around the area for a bit, popped into Forbidden Planet and then headed home.  On the way home I convinced her to stop and be all girly and get a manicure.  :)

I had a plan to finish my paper last night, but my head was being unreasonable in the evening so I spent half the time in the dark, and the other half we watched the first 2 episodes of Sherlock (again).

Today I have to finish my research proposal and read for Tuesday.  Neither of which are at the top of my list.  I hope I can get through at least finishing the paper without my head exploding.

 

Shopping day

Instead of doing work like I should have today I ran errands instead.

First, we went to Xfeet to get fish pedicures. It was ok but needs to have a salon finish- like scrubbing and polish after.

Then we had a late lunch and wandered ending up at Primark for new pillows. After, we walked through the pouring rain and wind to Buchanan so I could see if my glasses were in and to pick up hair dye and toothpaste. 1 pair of my glasses in the twofor deal were ready.

Im so sleepy right now and I should be writing my last essay that is due next week. But I know I wont make sense so.......

I hope the rain stops soon. I was soaked through by the time we got home.

I need to get better up updating

I really do.  I've been primarily doing school work for weeks, reading and writing.   It hasn't been very interesting or noteworthy.   The school reading and classes have been for me, personally.  But it isn't really something I can write about... it is more an internal process.

I got my topic for my dissertation approved and it is due on the 8th of August 2011.  Crazy.

So I am sitting in my living room watching Law and Order by the light of my Christmas tree.  My sleep schedule is a mess.  I rarely am asleep by 2 or 3 am.

We also went to go out to a Geek Chic night on Thursday.  We dressed as 10/Rose again, but NO ONE WAS DRESSED UP THERE.  We need to find a pub quiz or something locally b/c this is getting silly.

This weekend we did some errands and I got new wellies and gloves.  It's snowed here for 2 days and everything is icy and cold and no sanding has happened on the roads or sidewalks here.  I'm scared to go out.

Steph got some bad news this weekend.  I'm not going to go into it here, but needless to say it is not good and I really wish I could do something to help and make it all right.  It's just sad all around.

I have a paper due tomorrow at midnight and I am not confident in it right now.  *sigh*

 

Here are some pics!

 

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