Tigger punches out Eeyore, huzzah!

I was out Christmas shopping after work today and some Tiggers caught my eye...

It was then I realized I haven't felt like an Eeyore for over two weeks now.

And that's a good thing. A happy feeling, literally.

I was grouchy right after the bike crash when I couldn't train. When I got better, I was frustrated I couldn't do very much training while trying to work a full-time job again. I was so upset that I was getting fat and out of shape. When I was able to manage my time better, I was miserable that some days I didn't feel like training anyway. I fluctuated between not wanting to train, and mad at my body for not being 100% healed. Then I was sad that I didn't enjoy training any more. I got depressed realizing that triathlon was no longer fun, and that I didn't want to do it any more. Then I got more sad at the thought of never doing triathlon again.

Triathlon + Wongstar = love-hate relationship.

I know that there are some people out there who are disappointed in my decision to walk away from triathlon, but I ultimately realized that if I kept doing something that made me such a miserable, negative, dark & twisty Eeyore, the person who would be most disappointed would be... myself.

I haven't randomly felt like crying or bursting into tears for over 2 weeks now. FINALLY.

In related news, I watched the Winnie the Pooh movie in the theater with my friend Steph when it first came out over the summer. We were the only "big kids" in the audience...meaning, sure there were people our age there, but they brought their kids. I highly recommend it if you are ever feeling like an Eeyore. It is the most fun and hilarious movie ever! I vowed to buy the DVD when it came out and to watch it whenever I needed cheering up. Sherpa got me it for my birthday. But I haven't felt like an Eeyore since then!

happy Muppet Thanksgiving!

I saw the new Muppet movie yesterday. It was hilarious! and awesome! I grew up on the Muppet Babies cartoon TV show...here is a link to their Saturday Night Live hosting intro with Jason Segal. There is even a cameo with Sheldon from Big Bang Theory! (in the movie, not the clip.)

One of my favorite quotes towards the end was: "Growing up is becoming who you wanna be." Good advice for my upcoming birthday tomorrow, entering the Dirty 30's!

Happy Thanksgiving! eat lots and don't feel guilty about it!

a Toy Story Halloween

Buzz Lightyear to the rescue!!!

And what is Buzz Lightyear if he didn't have Sheriff Woody to throw him out a window?

I made sure there was a snake in his boot.

I made all the parts of my costume except the jetpack (wings) for $12 and the gloves for $6, both at Amazon. I painted my shoes, which were leftovers from my cheerleader outfit last year. We went out to the Halloween Loop...even thought it was actually SNOWING (!!!) and I met two other Buzz Lightyears, but no one else had a space helmet but me!

The space helmet was made out of clear vinyl from the fabric store (half yard for $2), beading wire ($4), and a $3 plastic embroidery loop. It was essential that it was super lightweight and that I could breathe (and drink) with it on. The space helmet totally protected me from the elements (rain, snow, and drunk boys that stepped a little too close). Oh, and I was the only girl who was dressed as Buzz Lightyear. Come to think of it, I was the most covered up girl (and definitely the warmest!) all night!

I'd have to say, this definitely shows why I ended up as a prosthetist-orthotist. I like making stuff.

You've got a friend in me! Happy Halloween everyone!

Wongstar: THE DOCUMENTARY!!!

the most exciting video you have been waiting for ever ever for seriously!

It's WONGSTAR: THE DOCUMENTARY! Featuring yours truly!!!


Wongstar- the Documentary from Felix Cervantes on Vimeo.

Huge thanks to my friend Felix Cervantes for filming this project and editing it and all that crazy awesomeness.

First my own movie, now I need my own reality TV show. They used to have one called "The Superstars" but it got cancelled before I was famous enough to be invited on it.

Enjoy! and yes, I smile a lot.