Friday, May 04, 2012

These Are the Days It Rains But It Never Pours

This was my companion while I read an lunched outside today.
I'm trying something different today. I'm writing first and THEN adding my photo. I hope it works better than the other way around.

This week has been nice and busy. I was feeling a little physically burnt out, so I took a break from training. I guess we'll see in my bike races this weekend whether that was a good thing or a bad thing.

The Guy has been  having some work stress. I know how that goes, so I've been trying to help him by treating it with food, cocktails and escapism. That's healthy, right? We watched Rear Window on Tuesday night. I figure Grace Kelly can make almost anyone feel better. Then on Wednesday, we watched a movie called Two Seconds. It's a Canadian film about a woman who does downhill bike races until she gets kicked off her team for being too old (at 28) and turns to bike messaging. It was a quirky little film, but I really liked it.

I am currently reading A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore. I love her writing, although she does make it seem like everyone in the world she creates is much more clever and pithy than I've ever found in my universe.

4 comments:

rel said...

That's why I read; to be introduced to people smarter, better looking, stronger, more atheletic, intelligent, and pithier than me. (Or should that be pissier?)
Under the "a change is as good as a rest" catagory; Rest is an important part of training.
rel

Tara said...

You two should watch the movie "Office Space" for a laugh, or any other movie that makes you both crack up. That would help relieve work stress.

Tara said...

PS: I love the look of your post; it was a great idea to write before posting the photo! I love the butterfly shot!

laura b. said...

As an athelete I'm sure you are getting better and better at listening to what your body needs. I bet the rest did you good!
And you are a great girlfriend to try and help The Guy with his work related stress :)