Playing Catch-up (Or: “Thank God my hip isn’t broken!”)

Annex in the Autumn

It’s the last day of the month, and what a ridiculous month it was. Have you ever thought your hip was broken? And been under the age of 65? No? Now imagine how I felt when, at the ripe old age of 28, the doctor told me that I had a fractured hip. Yeah, exactly. Thankfully, it was a false alarm, but you can see why I’ve been a bit distracted from my blogging lately.

But it’s amazing how freeing and motivating it can be to find out that you don’t need surgery. Tomorrow, Dave and I go for our gym orientation, which means I can cross another goal off my New Year’s Resolutions. I’m actually really excited to go and start working out. I just wanna sweat, you know? I wanna burn up a bunch of calories getting my heart rate up, then go home and take a hot shower and relax.

Oh, by the way, I’m up for my dream job! After two interviews, I’m waiting to hear the final (?) word whether or not I get the job. I’m trying to think really positive thoughts. But truly, I feel like this job is mine, like this job and I were made for each other. It’s almost more excitement and anxiety than I can bare. But patience is a virtue, so I just need to stay calm and wait a few more days. Six at the most. It seems like a long time, but will probably fly by considering I have a lot of catching up to do around the house. There was a lot of stuff that sort of fell by the wayside when I though my hip was broken. Now that I know it’s not, it’s time to pick up all those dropped balls and get back on that horse! (Can you say “mixed metaphors”?)

Hump Day Favs

Because you gotta have something to get you through the week.


1. NW Newborn 232, 2. my kitchen in AT!, 3. Czech Glass Flower Bead Color Chart, 4. Shima and Me, 5. behind, 6. silent night, 7. Mario Quilt Pattern, 8. ‘Strawberry Sundae’ wall art closeup, 9. almost ready…

Must. Have. Self-Control.

Week of February 23rd:

A weekly list of goodies that I’ve forced myself not to buy.
(You know, because I’m broke.)


Zara has colourful skinny jeans for less than $40?!? Man, I wish I was 3 inches taller!
Found via here.


Dude, this drying station has its own fan! So much better than hanging wet clothes over doors, chairs and any other surface. Less stretching too!
Available here. Found via here.

Finally, did you know that Saks Fifth Avenue offers free shipping to Canada?
I didn’t, but now I do. Trouble!

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-02-22

  • My hip is on fire. #
  • I hate shrivelly fingers!! #
  • Planning to not overdo it today like yesterday. (Stupid hip.) #
  • Doctor called, guess my hip is broken after all :( #

Hump Day Favs

Because you gotta have something to get you through the week.


1. tree, 2. Card Catalog Dresser, 3. ferm LIVING, 4. New stamps, 5. sunday, 6. Mellow Yellow, 7. Pretty In Pink, 8. Autumn decoration, 9. Chilis from the farmer’s market