I may be posting sporadically. There's all kinds of stuff I'm not ready to blog about going on with all sides of my family right now. Things that make me cry, things that make me sick, and things that make me lose faith.
Just one of those times when all of a sudden every family secret comes crawling out from under the couch.
I'll be back soon with my fun 14 days of love posts. 14 days of lil bits o' love for the husband in February.
Xo
J
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Feeling Uncool
Oh I feel completely uncool today...like really REALLY uncool.
What have I been wearing you ask? Puke covered pajamas, I put jeans on once this weekend when I had to go out in public. I would have worn shorts but who has time to shave? Not this mama.
My sister got a rad new tattoo today. She didn't even tell me she was going, I got a picture text message of her arm. Nice. This led me to think...am I so boring and covered in baby goodness that my own sister won't even tell me she's getting a tattoo?! It's not her problem, it's obviously mine. Oh insecurity you're a nasty bitch.
Although I feel lame, I'm pretty sure I have the cutest lil dude sleeping right next to me and my husband loves me even though the dishes are dirty and i chose taking a shower over hanging out in our family room with him... I'd say I'm living a great life.
Xo
J
Ps her tattoo say "these knuckles break before they bleed" which are lyrics from an Emery song. Mmm love them.
What have I been wearing you ask? Puke covered pajamas, I put jeans on once this weekend when I had to go out in public. I would have worn shorts but who has time to shave? Not this mama.
My sister got a rad new tattoo today. She didn't even tell me she was going, I got a picture text message of her arm. Nice. This led me to think...am I so boring and covered in baby goodness that my own sister won't even tell me she's getting a tattoo?! It's not her problem, it's obviously mine. Oh insecurity you're a nasty bitch.
Although I feel lame, I'm pretty sure I have the cutest lil dude sleeping right next to me and my husband loves me even though the dishes are dirty and i chose taking a shower over hanging out in our family room with him... I'd say I'm living a great life.
Xo
J
Ps her tattoo say "these knuckles break before they bleed" which are lyrics from an Emery song. Mmm love them.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Happy Aloha Friday: Surfing Vs. Drugs
Honestly....we're really going to drug test surfers? I guess all other sports there's drug testing in the Pro leagues. Not that I'm endorsing drugs or anything, because I'm not and I hope that my son will be a drug-free surfer one day (ahhh to dream) but I think it should be ALL or NOTHING. The way they are testing isn't so random as it should be. It gives them the right to pinpoint whoever they want to pick on. So lame. Just test everyone day of competition and be done with it.
Read more below.
Xo
J
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:40pm PST
-this new rule applies to ASP staff as well as ASP surfers (Brodie Carr not included)
-the list of prohibited substances include: a long list of steroids, plus: alcohol (really?), amphetamines (ok, understndable), benzodiazepines (wtf is that?!), cannaboids (weed? why?), cocaine (duh), methamphetamines (also duh), and narcotics (aren't these all narcotics?)
-use, possession, and attempted use are all considered the same thing, guilty.
-testing will occur during events only
-testing will be done randomly (yeah right)
-violations will be met with 1 year suspension/disqualification on first offense.
The underlying reason behind this announcement is an attempt by the ASP to legitimize surfing as a sport to the public, and also to provide better role models for the groms, or at least create that illusion.
This makes sense. After some of the recent "amateur-hour" moments surfing has seen, such as the premature-crowning of Kelly Slater, drug-free surfers may seem a little less dumb? Maybe?
On the other hand, i'm not sure enacting a "parental-control" system of rules will be the best way to go about fostering a positive image. These are grown men and women we're talking about.
Surfing is not a sport where "doping" is really an advantage. Doping refers to steroids, and their obvious advantages for sports like football and baseball. Muscle mass means little in surfing, unless you're in da Wolfpak, so there's no logical reason for anyone to abuse drugs to surf better.
In fact, the only ever case of a surfer on steroids was in 2004 when Brazilian Neco Padaratz was suspended for testing positive to anabolic steroids in France. Back then the ASP had a zero tolerance policy in place for steroids, but athletes were almost never tested. Padaratz claimed the steroids were for a back injury, and he was allowed to return the following year.
Roids aside, the inclusion of performance-reducing drugs such as Alcohol, Marijuana, and Benz-whatever (which is valium, i looked it up on the internet) seems a little silly. They have nothing to do with the sport itself. Besides, they serve beer at the events, and what is this going to mean for the epic champagne popping orgy on the podium?
If anything, the only thing at risk here is losing some great characters on tour. Let's face it, clean-cut-robot-athletes are no fun compared to the wildmen of surfing's colorful past, of which drugs were pretty blatantly involved.
Read more below.
Xo
J
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:40pm PST
ASP to force surfers to take drug tests and clean rooms or face grounding
By: Janos Palko
Over the weekend the ASP announced a new "Anti-doping" policy effective for 2012.
I'm warning you, it's a lot of words, big ones. If you are in a nerdy mood and feel like reading them, click here.
Let me bullet point the important facts:-this new rule applies to ASP staff as well as ASP surfers (Brodie Carr not included)
-the list of prohibited substances include: a long list of steroids, plus: alcohol (really?), amphetamines (ok, understndable), benzodiazepines (wtf is that?!), cannaboids (weed? why?), cocaine (duh), methamphetamines (also duh), and narcotics (aren't these all narcotics?)
-use, possession, and attempted use are all considered the same thing, guilty.
-testing will occur during events only
-testing will be done randomly (yeah right)
-violations will be met with 1 year suspension/disqualification on first offense.
The underlying reason behind this announcement is an attempt by the ASP to legitimize surfing as a sport to the public, and also to provide better role models for the groms, or at least create that illusion.This makes sense. After some of the recent "amateur-hour" moments surfing has seen, such as the premature-crowning of Kelly Slater, drug-free surfers may seem a little less dumb? Maybe?
On the other hand, i'm not sure enacting a "parental-control" system of rules will be the best way to go about fostering a positive image. These are grown men and women we're talking about.
Surfing is not a sport where "doping" is really an advantage. Doping refers to steroids, and their obvious advantages for sports like football and baseball. Muscle mass means little in surfing, unless you're in da Wolfpak, so there's no logical reason for anyone to abuse drugs to surf better.
In fact, the only ever case of a surfer on steroids was in 2004 when Brazilian Neco Padaratz was suspended for testing positive to anabolic steroids in France. Back then the ASP had a zero tolerance policy in place for steroids, but athletes were almost never tested. Padaratz claimed the steroids were for a back injury, and he was allowed to return the following year.
Roids aside, the inclusion of performance-reducing drugs such as Alcohol, Marijuana, and Benz-whatever (which is valium, i looked it up on the internet) seems a little silly. They have nothing to do with the sport itself. Besides, they serve beer at the events, and what is this going to mean for the epic champagne popping orgy on the podium?
If anything, the only thing at risk here is losing some great characters on tour. Let's face it, clean-cut-robot-athletes are no fun compared to the wildmen of surfing's colorful past, of which drugs were pretty blatantly involved.
To quote the eloquent words of Bobby Martinez, whose act of parental-rebellion may not be the last we see: "This ain't no fuckin tennis tour!"
Art Therapy for A Child of War on Searching for Serendipity
Guys...if you haven't visited Kami's blog Searching for Serendipity I HIGHLY suggest it. She's hillarious, freaking hillarious, pure awesomeness, and a fabulous mom!
This month she used all of the money from her sponsors to help fund Art Therapy for Children in the Sudan. This really REALLY melts my heart and makes me a believer in humanity again. Especially since...before I became a mom and idealistic-world-saving-orphan-loving ideas still seemed so close at hand and so easy to do...I was all set for doing Drama Therapy and Playback Theater with children in the Sudan...I had all these files saved on my, now dead, laptop of different orphanges and camps that I wanted to visit. I even had ticket prices and what not listed. I never got to tell Zach about this secret endeavor..actually...I never got to tell anyone about it because I got pregnant and now have a chubby cheeked lil dude who is completely worth all the changes my life has taken. BUT I fully support and just love what she has done with this sponsor money.
If you're looking to sponsor a blog- this is the one to sponsor. All of her profits go to helping children. That's one awesome earth mama with a HUGE heart.
What a great way to start my Friday.
Xo
J
This month she used all of the money from her sponsors to help fund Art Therapy for Children in the Sudan. This really REALLY melts my heart and makes me a believer in humanity again. Especially since...before I became a mom and idealistic-world-saving-orphan-loving ideas still seemed so close at hand and so easy to do...I was all set for doing Drama Therapy and Playback Theater with children in the Sudan...I had all these files saved on my, now dead, laptop of different orphanges and camps that I wanted to visit. I even had ticket prices and what not listed. I never got to tell Zach about this secret endeavor..actually...I never got to tell anyone about it because I got pregnant and now have a chubby cheeked lil dude who is completely worth all the changes my life has taken. BUT I fully support and just love what she has done with this sponsor money.
If you're looking to sponsor a blog- this is the one to sponsor. All of her profits go to helping children. That's one awesome earth mama with a HUGE heart.
What a great way to start my Friday.
Xo
J
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Working out: The Road To Nationals!!!
So, I've decided, I'm going to Nationals. Well, let me specify. I'm going to Qualify for Nationals this year. I don't have the money to go and compete and that's okay with me (not really, but whatever). Looking at the qualification times, I know I can get my ass in gear to swim them.
I NEED this. BAD.
I haven't done the Asylum since Saturday. Bleh, I know. I'm completely unmotivated to do it. I do love Shaun T with a fiery passion but it's just not enough to make me get up and sweat my ass off. It's just not. Especially since Reef is so needy. It seems that we have two very level balanced days and five extremely needy days where I barely get by, by the seat of my pants (mind you these pants are always dirty pajamas).
With that all being said, I'm going to focus on swimming and here's why, yep...I'm going to explain why...
1) I love swimming and it's a huge part of who I am. I don't feel like I'm ME without being on a team and going to workout everyday.
2) There's FREE childcare for Reef while I swim and the girls who work there are freaking AMAZING. I kid you not this super sweet girl held Reef, played with him, and rocked him to sleep! Can she just come live with us already? Too weird to say that? Ugh, OKAY.
3) Racing makes me feel ALIVE.
4) When I turn 25 (because, apparently, you HAVE to be 25 to compete in FINA Masters) Ican will qualify for the FINA World Masters Championships and represent the USA on the international spectrum in a crazy awesome country.
This year FINA World Masters Champs are being held here in Riccione, Italy.
So...here I am. Making goals and getting passionate. It's awesome and I love it.
What makes you feel alive? What makes you feel like you?
Xo
J
I NEED this. BAD.
I haven't done the Asylum since Saturday. Bleh, I know. I'm completely unmotivated to do it. I do love Shaun T with a fiery passion but it's just not enough to make me get up and sweat my ass off. It's just not. Especially since Reef is so needy. It seems that we have two very level balanced days and five extremely needy days where I barely get by, by the seat of my pants (mind you these pants are always dirty pajamas).
With that all being said, I'm going to focus on swimming and here's why, yep...I'm going to explain why...
1) I love swimming and it's a huge part of who I am. I don't feel like I'm ME without being on a team and going to workout everyday.
2) There's FREE childcare for Reef while I swim and the girls who work there are freaking AMAZING. I kid you not this super sweet girl held Reef, played with him, and rocked him to sleep! Can she just come live with us already? Too weird to say that? Ugh, OKAY.
3) Racing makes me feel ALIVE.
4) When I turn 25 (because, apparently, you HAVE to be 25 to compete in FINA Masters) I
This year FINA World Masters Champs are being held here in Riccione, Italy.
What makes you feel alive? What makes you feel like you?
Xo
J
Monday, January 23, 2012
work work work
Yep, I've been working the past few days.
I know, right?! I do work sometimes.
But, to take the team one step further (which, dear god, i've been trying to do for a good nine months now but just haven't had the actual time to) I set up a blog, facebook, and twitter account. I did this without consulting the head coach (who will probably want to kill me soon but thats okay) but it was the owner's decision afterall.
I really think this is the BEST way to get the kids involved and to grab their attention. What do you guys think? I feel so old. I'm still trying to figure twitter out.
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! Go check out the site (dont expect epicness because its more of a professional practical use for parents and coaches) and let me know what you think. I'm still trying to fix some things. Like...Why the hell wont the slideshow play for anyone who views the site not just those of us who are logged in?!
Xo,
J
I know, right?! I do work sometimes.
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I'm actually the main administrator for Kona Dolphin Swim Club. I've been slacking on the website design lately (apparently I was supposed to make some HUGE changes in September) so the website has been looking pretty rinkydink. So, I put on my big girl pants and transferred everything to the new system our host, Team Unify is using.
It's MUCH easier to use now. At least I hope it is. Many of the parents on the swim club aren't internet savvy so I get A LOT of emails on how to "sign up for a swim meet" "how to log in" etc.
But, to take the team one step further (which, dear god, i've been trying to do for a good nine months now but just haven't had the actual time to) I set up a blog, facebook, and twitter account. I did this without consulting the head coach (who will probably want to kill me soon but thats okay) but it was the owner's decision afterall.
I really think this is the BEST way to get the kids involved and to grab their attention. What do you guys think? I feel so old. I'm still trying to figure twitter out.
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! Go check out the site (dont expect epicness because its more of a professional practical use for parents and coaches) and let me know what you think. I'm still trying to fix some things. Like...Why the hell wont the slideshow play for anyone who views the site not just those of us who are logged in?!
Xo,
J
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