Workin the steps

After a weekend of traveling, followed by a week off, and more traveling, I’ve been prettyyy lazy lately. Which is just fine by me, but I do get pretty restless. Jack was a good sport and took a walk with me on the one day it was nice and sunny outside. But other than that, nothin.

It’s a fine line to mess with, there’s the phrase “If you don’t use it, you lose it”. Which is way too true for running. I’ve definitely taken more than week off, with zero desire to run the last few days (browsing target is far more entertaining). My legs had something to say about this…

One of the things I love about workin around the hospital is just that. You’re always around the hospital. Not in an office all day, not just sitting alllll day. Usually I’m working in specific areas, so I’m focused on one or two floors for the week. Keeping it simple.

Now, I’m getting into “Staff Relief”, meaning I help out each of the Dietitians, taking a few of their patients for the day. So I’m alllll over. I see patients on every floor. I hate taking elevators, because if somebody is on it with you….ehhh,  awkward. Plus we usually have to wait so long before one opens up that I could’ve easily been up the stairs already.

Tuesday was my first day back, and I walked those crazy stairs more times than I can remember. And on Wednesday? My legs were sore. And I was like umm, seriously?! Wow.

Either I’m completely out of shape from two weeks away from the treadmill, or those stairs are doin some crazy things. Or both. But who can complain about a workout at work?? Not me. That’s more time to sit on my couch, computer in lap, reading what you people had to say all day!

Now that December is here

I’ve got things to do!

My “to-do” list has become a little bit daunting. It’s not even on paper yet, just swarming around in my head, intimidating me in theory.

Don’t worry, it’s not stressful (ehhh, maybe a little bit. but I’m sick of that word. sooo, No).

It’s just….December. As in, the end of this year. As in…..whoa.

I have to start Christmas shopping. This is always a little bit tricky, since I have to pack all the extra things I buy and bring them home with me. And this year, I have to think a little bit harder. For the past 4 years there was at least one person that got Penn State stuff. Yup, it’s a cop out. But people looove it. So it’s a good excuse. And by ‘people’, I mostly mean my parents. They’ve got quite a collection of paraphernalia now, and not one complaint. The siblings have also received their fair share, but only upon request! And I ask for their stuff in return. Who wouldn’t love to sport some home-state love on the other side of the country, right? Right.

I have to prepare for my first ‘office’ Christmas party. Not that I work in an office, or even with the same people on a monthly basis. But there are 8 of us interns, and we have all been invited to the Director’s casa for some holiday celebrating. This gives me an excuse to buy a cute holiday dress, which would be the first non-work clothing item I’ve purchased in quite some time. Yesssss.

I have one more topic of homework to turn in, which is currently about 75% done. I couldn’t begin to tell you how good that feels to type. Almost.DONE !!!! Then I have a Major-Case study to do after the break. Which is next year, so we won’t think about that just yet.

I have to mentally prepare myself for the ROSE BOWL. Because, um, we’re going! I don’t just mean Penn State, because obviously Penn State is going. I mean WE ARE GOING. My dad bought tickets moments after the Michigan State victory (not even 100% sure yet that the Lions would be there, but um, 99.99999% sure. and hoping.). This means on January 1, 2009 I’ll be sitting in row 77 with my family (decked out in their gear. see above, re: Christmas presents ) watching my team play in the National Championship. Life is good.

There. Now my to-do list is typed. Well, the big things are. Hello December, I’m excited to see you.