Making Local News!

Saturday night was "Freakfest" here in Madison. They blocked of State St. and prepared for a huge crowd. In the past there were as many as 100,000+ people that would flood the street and it would end in a riot, property damage, and ultimately tear gas and lots of arrests.This year they charged a fee to get on State Street. $5 for advanced tickets, and $7 at the gates. But if you were smart like

Moving Across the Yard & FREAKFEST!!!

Aaron and I were contacted by out landlord if we’d be interested in a larger apartment for + $30 rent.A dollar more a day and we basically get another room and double the closet space!?!?!?! ? Sweet! Hook us up!!We signed the new lease and got the keys on Monday. We’ve done a few trips, but Aaron is doing most of the work because of my knee. He is so perfect.We’ve got until Nov. 1st to get moved.

“But… My Knee!”

After 19 days of basically sitting on my growing butt, finally did something “active” last night. About 3 weeks ago I stopped working out because it triggered so much pain in my knee. But last night I did a mile on the elliptical trainer on lowest resistance. It took me about 15 minutes to do that mile at a comfortable pace. In doing so, I realized that I was just making excuses to avoid

Preview - Halloween 2007

I love Halloween! :-D This year I am going to be Cheetara from the Thundercats!It is going to be AWESOME! :-D

Knee Update

Yesterday was my knee appointment with Dr. Timothy J. Docter, MD. (Yes. My Doctor is Dr. Docter. Try not to sing the song...) I had to arrive early so they could take some x-rays. They took SOOooo many x-rays. (7!) Then Dr. Docter came in to examine me. “Can you straighten your leg for me.” (crack-snap-crunch-slurp-pop!) “Alright, let’s schedule your surgery!”

Being positive through Injuries and Setbacks

I had all of my wisdom teeth extracted last Friday. Ow. I've been in a medicated haze since then. I have not been working out, and my "diet" has mainly been chocolate ice cream. I also have an appointment to see an orthopedic doctor next Monday about my bad knees. Surgery is likely for my torn cartilage (meniscus).It is so hard to get healthy and stay healthy when your body is falling apart!!Over