The Difference Between Chestnut Hill and the South Shore? Oh Let Me Count The Ways....

South Shore Example numero uno: I tried a class at my new gym for the first time last night called "Hard Core Results". Basically it's a 60 minute class that focuses on strength training, conditioning, and cardio in 3-4 minute spurts. I took a similar class at Healthworks by instructors that encouraged us with a challenging workout chock full of self-esteem ("It's ok! You can do it!" "You're doing great!"). The instructor on the South Shore is a bit more blunt, giving us surley pep talks ("Excuse me? Why are you stopping? Did I ask you to stop?") whenever one of us dared to fall out. Motivating, yes. Self-defeating? Just a little bit. I'll be back next Monday.

My Dell laptop shit the bed again. On Friday the keyboard and touchpad randomly stopped working. It being a Dell, it is obviously out of warranty. Rather than call Dell just to be jerked around by a well-meaning but somewhat condescending tech rep, I took Dad's advice and brought it to New England PC and Web in West Bridgewater. Anyone's whoever been stuck in phone tree purgatory and then put on hold for 2 hours can appreciate being asked to "hit 3 to speak with a wicked smart technician". I dropped my laptop off yesterday and was told that it would be ready for pick-up this morning. Wicked smart techs with a wicked fast turn-around and wicked reasonable prices makes for a wicked happy pahkcah02.

My parents are leaving for San Francisco this weekend which means that I get to dog sit Minnie. I often watch Minnie while they're out of town and we have lots of fun going for rides, grilling burgers, and watching TV together. Of course when my parents come home she goes back to ignoring me (unless I have food), as if our special moments never even happend.

Then again, Pee Wee generally goes back to ignoring me as well. At least the washing machine still loves me.

Happy 28th Birthday, KnitPurl! I'll call you later.