Lazy Blogger Syndrome

I am hopelessly lazy with blogging. I want some inspiration. It is a beautiful, sunny Saturday here in New Mexico and there is a marvelous breeze coming in my front door. I am sitting on the purple sofa next to Amanda, my wonderful 13 year old daughter, who is chatting on the phone with her friend. She is saying that Sarah, our 10 year old, is on the computer and Maddie and Willy (9 and 6) are riding their bikes. I got up this morning at 5:17 without the alarm (freaky) and wandered over to Sue and Bruno's house for yoga. We took it slow, drinking a cup of coffee first and chatting, then did yoga, then had another cup of coffee and some delicious scrambled eggs and toast before going home. I worked on the back yard for a bit, and after about a half hour of digging in the sun I got tired and came in for a bit. Then I headed back to Sue and Bruno's for another yoga class, this time from Guru Simran. This one was much more intense. In the morning we did the Kriya for Elevation, and this afternoon we did something much more intense. All I know is I am sore and tired!

I do feel much more limber though, and like I might do some more yard work.

Now how is that for some mundane blogging? :)

Cara 4 Queen!

I did it! I submitted my application ten minutes ago to the Student Activities Office and am now officially a candidate for UNM Homecoming Queen.

I think I need a drink.

Putting the Queen in Homecoming Queen?

I am considering a run for UNM's Homecoming Queen 2010.

Ok, granted, I know I am not the hottest chick on campus, nor the youngest. I am 42, and built like you might expect a woman with five kids and a breakfast burrito addiction should be. I did not get my mother's lovely petite build, sadly, I inherited my father's resemblance to Fred Flintstone.

So why subject myself to the potential ridicule and scorn of my peers? After all, Homecoming is for the young, to highlight the beautiful young girls on our campus, and celebrate youth and school spirit...well, here are my reasons.

Increasingly college campuses are becoming havens for people like me, who have been out in the world for a number of years and are facing job losses and the need to become more competitive in a scary economy against yearly crops of younger, cheaper labor. We are competing against our own children!

By running for Homecoming Queen I hope to inspire others to return to school. I want to show other 40, 50, 60 somethings that we are on campus, there is a place for us, and that the University values us as more than a financial asset. I want to bring older students into the campus community in a more substantial way, to mentor one another and be an example to the other, younger students. We don't need to just be commuter students; we can be a much more visible and active presence on campus.

I also want to encourage older students to join the Association of Non-Traditional Students (ANTS). We are in the basement of the Student Union Building, room 1063, near student activities (second door from the elevator.) This fabulous organization can help you get connected with other students who may be returning after a long absence, have families, other obligations, and develop relationships that will support you through all the difficulties that come with life. We have a mini-computer pod, a printer, a copier, a quiet room, a loud table for lunch and conversations, and all sorts of great amenities and benefits for minuscule ($8/semester or $15/year) dues.

So, lend me your thoughts on the subject. Should I? Shouldn't I? Should I instead maybe seek therapy?

I am listening....

Hitch Dance lesson

Why Do I Love UNM So Much? Answer: Comedy

Yes, friends, this really is an actual banner hung outside the UNM Student Union Building by the First Family Church-sponsored group Wake, a community for campus Christians. WTF indeed.

Chaos Theory

I can't wait until my math teacher says he is going to talk about Chaos Theory. I have something to say about that.

I live Chaos Theory.

I have spent the last six hours in front of my computer trying to write content for this website for the Graduate Express Program. During this time I have had to also deal with a very nice neighbor filling me in on her not-so-nice neighbor's dislike for my cats, my kids fighting, my kids fighting ME, the Direct TV installer, Cuisinart Customer Service (to replace the lid to the basket of my beloved coffee maker), and trying to coordinate a fundraiser next weekend in my home for Martin Heinrich. I need to paint my living room and dining room because they are HIDEOUS. My feet are grody and need a pedicure. The kids need new shoes. Maddie has rehearsal today for Mice in Nutcracker on the Rocks. Tomorrow is costume call for Maddie and rehearsal for Amanda for the same show. We are out of food in the house, and I don't have time to shop. Every fiber of my body is saying, "Oh honey, just go take a nap!"

Not a bad idea.

Friday Night in the Life of a 40-something College Student

Tonight's activities:

• Working on the Graduation Express website content.
• Wine.
• Making chicken cacciatore.
• Wine.
• Studying.
• Wine.
• Facebook Warrior-work against lunatic right wing fringies.
• Wine.
• Blogging.
• Wine.