we moved. 2 years or so in belltown in our one bedroom. so outta there. our new place is in pioneer square a "loft" (i always think people use this term pretty loosely) super tall ceilings, long windows, one huge room, a bigger bathroom, bigger tub and what my mom calls a pedestal sink.  it is more expensive but worth it. oh and we got two kitties! major and madison. but most times they dont answer to that so i call them girlcat and boycat. they actually dont answer to that either.
todd built us a loft bed and it took a bit to get used to sleeping up high. its actually a nice place, something i am proud of.

more expensive when work is so slow is  a little stressful. economy recession depression wall street bailout buyout i stopped watching the news and am now just trying to ride as many miles as possible.

track ended. not so much with a bang, more of a fizzle. we kind of stopped going the last month. i still finished 7th overall in the category 123 elite women. burnt out is one word. i was in fighting shape when preseason started but honestly work slowing down  lost fitness whatever i slowed down and by the time i realized it the season was almost over. i had a couple really good nights. most times i was one of the fastest category 3 racer there, but with the category 1s and2s i would be racing for 4th place. which can be discouraging. i need to work on my outlook or mindset with racing again. not expecting to finish super high in the pack just be content to do my best. i actually need to work on my overall mindset concerning work and lack of it. todd disperses great advice and comfortable thoughts, but panicky stressful thoughts always manage to work their way into my brain.

in my heart i am a optimist and i always have hope that things will get better. better president (i am actually voting this time) improved economy, and more work. well, i also have hope that todd will surprise me and do the laundry but i try and be reasonable with my expectations. ha!