Good Morning Starshine

I've made a startling revelation lately: I'm a morning person. Okay, I did already know that, but lately I've been acting on it. I'm trying to go to bed earlier, and wake up between 6 and 7am, instead of my usual 8 or 9 (or 9:15, if I want to really scramble). And lucky me, I don't actually have to leave for work until 9:30 or 9:45. So what have I been doing with all this found time you ask?

I have started jogging.

Okay, I have only gone out 3 times so far, and I do a lot more walking than jogging so far, but I'm already feeling improvement in my recovery time between jogs. (I'm doing about 1-1.5 minutes of jogging, then walking until I feel okay again.) For me, the whole idea of starting jogging is sort of huge. I've never been very athletic and I've always hated - and sort of feared - running of any kind. Cheesy as it sounds, I was actually inspired by watching the Olympics.

So there's that. I'm also trying to cook more. I just signed up for Fresh Direct, a fabulous grocery delivery service. They have lots of organic food, which is great, and their prices seem pretty good. And, as a city dweller without a car, getting groceries delivered is just fantastic. My first order came last night, and guess what I did this morning? Made myself eggs for breakfast and grilled some salmon on my George Forman grill to put on a salad and take for lunch.

And I cleaned my bathroom.

So this waking up early thing could work out for me. I'm always too beat after work to do anything productive, but I used to feel guilty about watching TV when there's all kinds of work to be done. This is like found time. Yay!

Movie Recommendations
I saw two movies over the weekend that I'd like to recommend to my readers, because I keep thinking about both of them. First I rented 50 First Dates. Now, I know what you're thinking - Adam Sandler? Gross jokes? What's so great about that? But I was surprised at how genuinly touching and romantic this movie was. And Drew Barrymore is just adorable. I love her.

And Saturday night I took myself to the cinema and saw Garden State, which I cannot recommend highly enough. Sweet, hilarious, and soulful, and filled me with serenity and joy. Great soundtrack, I'm totally buying it. And did you know Zach Braff has a blog? Go read it, it's funny.

Knitting Content
Did an inch or so on the Swan Sweater last night. Love love love it.

My vine lace socks aren't working out so well - halfway down the foot I tried them on and can't get them over my heel. I'll be starting over with more stitches and bigger needles. I swear, this yarn is cursed.

Blog Changes
I'm going to play around with my sidebar items... I'm thinking less is more.

Comments

[Noah]

I was quite suprised how much I enjoyed 50 First Dates when I saw it on a plane.

I especially liked the ending because ...

SPOILER

She didn't get miraculously cured. But it's okay that he has to go through this every day, because LOVE IS WORTH IT! That's a remarkably mature message for an Adam Sandler film or, really, any film.

What's really amazing is that I liked it, even though it finds humor in the Red Sox game seven loss.

[Annie]

Any movie that fills you with "serenity and joy" sounds like a must-see for me. Wow.

I am in love with your beautiful shawl. What an incredible work of art. Great job!

[Sharon]

You aren't inspiring me to jog, but I'd love several more hours to walk, clean, and putter. But I already get up at 5:45. No way I'm getting up earlier. I'll settle for admiring you, Alison. And speaking of admire, Feather and Fan is awesome.

[Rani]

I just saw Garden State last night and then came upon your blog today. I love that movie! Off to check out Zach's blog. Thanks for the link! :)

Rani

[Ellen]

Wow! All these changes! This is exciting! That is so great that you are starting to jog. And you are approaching it in the right way. If you ever need a jogging partner, let me know! It helps to have somoeone to gossip with to take your mind off the fact that you are exercising!

[Katie]

I thought Garden State was great, too. I'll have to rent 50 First Dates.