July 31st, 2008 Nichole
I wish my friend didn’t work so much. I want her to have fun too. 
We had softball practice today. I’m working on being more aggressive, which translates to running after the ball and screaming at it when I go in for a catch. It works sometimes, but not all. Not most, actually. I’m trying, I swear!
I vowed to be better than last year at the very least. I was told that my glove is too stiff and that I should run it over a couple times with my car, oil it up and tie a softball inside the pocket. I need some oil.
I also made a video game wall of geekdom at work today. We won’t win the department decorating contest, but at least it’s something to show!
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July 15th, 2008 Nichole
You have to treat it with care. It’s not something I always do.
A friend of mine told me today that I never come to her when I have problems. I tried to fix that aspect of myself, so I could be more trusting and feel less guilty about burdening someone, but I haven’t been able to fix much. I’ve always kept to myself. I’ve always spared people my problems.
I do this to put on a front; I’ll admit that much. I’m hyper-emotional, but I try really hard to act tough and strong and flat-out positive about everything, regardless how I really feel inside. I would jeopardize that if I shared my troubles.
Everything is well with my friend… I hope, but I know I won’t change. Keeping my problems to myself is something I have always done.
I hate being a burden to anyone. I’d rather be vague and blame everything on little sleep.
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June 1st, 2008 Nichole
I spent a good chunk of the day outside because it was gorgeous. Walked downtown some, only to find that in typical Indiana fashion, nearly everything is closed on Sunday. Because of this, I spent some time reading near the koi pond at Ogden Gardens.
I made chocolate chip cookies when I got back since I was craving them. I didn’t have any eggs, so I had to substitute cornstarch and water. They’re still quite tasty! You’d never know it didn’t have any egg in it.
Fixed my bike too. The chain was scraping on some random bits of metal. So after everything was kosher I went for a two-mile bike ride. Valpo is full of bike trails. It’s great to see so many people out biking!
The sun is glaring right at my balcony, so I’m going to wait before I go outside to read again. Maybe in about an hour. The Ranger’s Apprentice series is off to an awesome start, and I really enjoy this author’s voice, though his random used of total omniscience is a little odd (if not sloppy). The story and his characters make up for it. Any book that makes me chuckle intermittently wins many gold stars.
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May 26th, 2008 Nichole
Shaun has the Wii Fit, and on Friday I gave it a go. The yoga part of it is actually really hard. And if that balance board is any good, then my center of balance is way off.
Mary and I have been talking about taking a yoga class, since there are couple places in Valpo that have them. Now would be a good time. My flexibility sucks hardcore.
Anyhow, Wii Fit… it’s pretty cool. If I actually got a Wii though, I don’t know how long I’d stick with it. Besides, I already have a gym membership and go a few times a week during my lunch hour. (I was good last week and actually went four days!)
Listening to Roger Subirana whom I found on Jamendo. I’ve been lucky enough to stumble across some really good artists lately. Subirana’s work is very light but has this amazing depth to it. It’s breathtaking. I can see him scoring a film with this album.
I’m grateful to have music in my life.
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May 1st, 2008 Nichole
I love making this recipe. I’m not sure why, but there’s something really comforting about it. I never ate feta when I was young. I did eat a lot of bacon though. Maybe that’s it.
I’ve been working really hard to eat meals and snacks more frequently during the day. I’ve gained five pounds and it’s really exciting for me. If I can gain five more I will be at my goal weight!
At the gym I’ve been doing a different sort of weight training routine with my arms. I take free weights and hold them at my sides, then slowly lift my arms outward like I’m flying. I do ten reps of that with the 8 pound weights and then move up to ten reps with the 10 pound weights. Yesterday I attempted to do another set with the 12 pound weights but I could only get about five of those in. It was too heavy.
I totally feel it in my chest too. I think that’s why my chest has been feeling kind of tight lately: a little bit of swelling from muscle tearing.
I’m afraid my boobs will get even smaller. Oi vey.
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