It’s like, I want to write? But then I stop myself. It’s lame. It’s all a part of my discipline probs.

But I have worked out twice this week already, in spite of my gym still being a construction site. Today must have been humid because I got sweatier than usual. And the 30 minutes on the elliptical flies by when you have a fluffy magazine to flip through and an ipod.

Last weekend we got our dining table and chairs from Rena and Derek. This required me to drive on the freeway for the first time since 1996. Luckily I had Brian with me and it went pretty well, though I will have to do it a few more times before it becomes routine again. I remember something about me being an excellent driver, but it’s not like riding a bike for me; you can’t just pick up where you left off in terms of confidence.

So yeah, discipline. I know what I need to do to lessen back pain and leg pain. I need to work out daily, sit properly, remember to use ice and heat, and do my physical therapy exercises. Every day. Otherwise I can’t really complain about not getting better, right?

My vacation is coming up in two weeks. A full week off, and this time I will have four leisure days at home and five travel days with no jet lag, no stressful Tokyo subways, and no six-hour days of training. Just relaxing and picking berries and hopefully seeing a ballgame in Seattle.

Exercise near/at home: bike down to ocean and ride on bike path. Walk down to ocean and back (35 blocks each way). Do goofy cardio workout from the tv (saved on TiVo). Hand weights. Pilates (that I remember). And of course, housework and sex. 🙂 Those burn calories!

I love our new apartment and I love living with Brian. I still feel like our rooms are too bare and need decoration somehow, but those things will come slowly I guess. Like the bedroom walls are completely bare except for the awesome green paint. Last night I killed a mosquito at midnight and was happy that it didn’t smear on the wall.

One thing the living room needs are big, sturdy floor cushions.

I watched the Democratic Convention last night. Well, I caught the last half hour. Mainly watched Bill Clinton’s speech. I actually got choked up when he walked to the podium. I miss him so much. Imagine, an intelligent, educated, witty, and open-minded leader. Imagine, budget surpluses and peace talks and international treaties and sanity. It seems like so long ago! You all must vote, and if every good person in this country votes, it will be Kerry in a landslide. Our long national nightmare will be over. The right wing will be forced back into their dark and slimy caves.