Ever since the heat wave of last week, things have been super quiet in my life. I’m in a bit of a rut, or a routine if you will. Wake up, go swimming, go to work, go home, watch a DVD. Sometimes I’ll throw a little gardening, yard sale, or a trip to New Jersey for Father’s Day and laundry into the mix. Otherwise, it’s boring around here.
Yesterday I thought about going to see “The Happening” just so I could make another dollar store re-enactment out of it. But I’m not that willing to go through that much suffering for my art.
I’m planning on doing more Hudson Valley activities to shine a light on this corner of the world. But I’m going to pepper them in through the summer, because there are some interesting things coming up, and with gas prices as they are, I don’t want to drive all the way to Woodstock just for the sake of one farmer’s market. But I will go there for the new hippie museum that just opened. There’s one in Bethel, too. Sounds like a trip for a future weekend…
Speaking of future weekends, I’m participating in my second ever swim meet this weekend. It’s in Vermont, in an Olympic size (50 meter) pool. Normally, I swim in a 25 yard pool, so this should be weird. When it feels like it’s time to flip turn, boom! More pool. I’m swimming 5 events, and if you’re interested, I’ll probably update my times via Twitter, so sign up to follow me now! During the last meet, my big accomplishment was coming in 14th out of 14 on the 50 yard backstroke, earning a fat 3 points for our team. I also swam as part of a relay team that came in 7th place, which earned me a pretty green ribbon. This time, my goal is 6 points for the team and 2 ribbons! Barring that, I just want to look good in my new blue Speedo.
So that’s the long and the short of it. Perhaps when I get home tonight, I’ll try and injure myself in some funny or ironic way so I have a great story to tell! Either way, I’m certain whatever I do with my evening will be more entertaining than “The Happening.”
Birmingham said,
June 17, 2008 at 9:05 am
First comment Rules!!!!
Also, good luck with the swim meet, the gills are coming along nicely. Looking forward to Thai food soon, yum!
Because it’s your birthday soon, I won’t make fun of your need to comment first.
3carnations said,
June 17, 2008 at 9:15 am
I managed to turn doing laundry into an entire post last week. So…either laundry is exciting, or I don’t have much post-worthy to say, either.
Laundry is my favorite chore. It’s the one where a machine does the work for you!
stefanie said,
June 17, 2008 at 9:30 am
I’ve had lots going on, but apparently don’t feel like writing about any of it.
I would very much like to see another Dollar Store reenactment of a bad movie, but I understand you have your limits. What about a Dollar Store Doll reenactment of a GOOD movie??
If I used a good movie, then I’d be afraid of spoiling the ending for everyone.
Allie said,
June 17, 2008 at 9:44 am
I was just thinking of your reenactment over the weekend while I was weeding the jungle I call a garden. It was brilliant.
Yeah, and The Happening is about being attacked by plants, so it goes with the theme.
alexa said,
June 17, 2008 at 9:46 am
i think your life it pretty damn interesting. you do completely different things than me and i can vicariously live through you and your hudson valley life!
Well thanks. It can be interesting in a sort of uneventful way, I suppose.
nancypearlwannabe said,
June 17, 2008 at 10:05 am
I’m still pulling for a weekend trip to Boston this summer. Good times for all!
It’s true, I’d love to go!
lizgwiz said,
June 17, 2008 at 10:18 am
My life has been really boring. Maybe I need to come up with a list of Things to Do in the Arkansas River Valley. But that might require some actual effort on my part, so…probably won’t happen.
I’d be interested in that! I don’t know anything about that area.
Kristabella said,
June 17, 2008 at 10:22 am
Good luck with the meet! And getting those pretty ribbons.
I thought about streaking the courtyard of my apartment last night because I had nothing else to write about.
That’s funny!
bing said,
June 17, 2008 at 10:28 am
Yay for your 2nd swim meet. Good luck with it and have fun. I used to swim and miss it so much. Maybe I’ll go home tonight and swim in my neighborhood pool for old time’s sake… but it probably won’t be the same.
Swimming is great, no matter how you do it.
-R- said,
June 17, 2008 at 10:41 am
I am personally very excited about learning about the hippie museums. I am imagining in your area that both will be pro-hippie.
Yeah, there’s still a lot of people reliving Woodstock around here.
Lara said,
June 17, 2008 at 11:18 am
I’m impressed about the two hippie museums! Also, I giggled at the idea of “boom! more pool!” I hope your rut ends soon. You’re always welcome in Philly if you need a mini-adventure!
Thanks! It’s been a while since I’ve been to Philly…
Jenn said,
June 17, 2008 at 11:45 am
Good luck at the swim meet!
Thanks!
apollocreed said,
June 17, 2008 at 12:29 pm
The Happening is supposed to be bad? I had no idea.
According to my trusted reviewers, yes.
Dingo said,
June 17, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Swimming is just beyond me. I’m lucky I can walk across a puddle without drowning so I’m really impressed by your skills. Good luck at the meet!
Thanks!
courtney said,
June 17, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Good luck at the meet! I’m not sure what to think about The Happening. M. Night is kind of hit-and-miss for me. I liked 6th Sense and Signs, but HATED The Village. I guess we’ll see.
I’ve never been a big fan of any of his movies. Let me tell you, the 6th Sense makes zero sense when you miss the first 5 minutes, as I did.
sadieandleo said,
June 17, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Good luck at the meet! And actually your life sounds pretty fun to me, I like boring though.
I like boring, too. Otherwise I wouldn’t do it.
Laurel said,
June 17, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Hooray, swim meet. Perhaps the reenactment of “The Happening” can wait for Netflix?
Perhaps!
Pants said,
June 17, 2008 at 3:22 pm
That may be a lot of suffering for your art, but a friend just told me one of the characters chooses death by lion for his suicide method. So convenient and easy! I can’t even mention how many times I’ve considered offing myself with lions, well mostly because I hadn’t thought of it. But still, it sounds like prime dollar store re-enactment material.
Oh, I could make a lot out of death by lion!
Adorable Girlfriend said,
June 17, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Good luck with the swim meet.
Thanks!
Brando said,
June 17, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Good for you for not falling for the M. Knight trap. I am officially finished with him since The Village.
Swim hard and resist that urge to turn mid-pool!
Of course, if I turn mid-pool, I could be at a great advantage!
mickey said,
June 17, 2008 at 5:06 pm
What you need is one of them fancy high-tech swimsuits that they’re breaking all the world records in. Apparently all you do is put it on and you go fast. Put Michael Phelps in board shorts and I could kick his ass. Probably. Maybe.
I’m a horrible swimmer.
Oh yeah, Phelps in board shorts can’t swim for crap. I’m afraid of those suits, though. If you wear them, it gives you no excuse for being slow.