In my last post I wrote about interviewing with a company I had worked for in the past. I had that interview on Thursday and was offered the job! And, don't you know, I've been being bombarded with calls for interviews since! That's how it works though. Since Thursday, I've been trying to get things organized around the house so we're all ready for Monday morning.
I still have a lot to do, such as folding a huge mountain of laundry and working with hubby to create schedules for everyone. In light of everything that's happened over the past few days, I haven't been working out at all. I know, I know. That should be my top priority but it's not at this point. There are too many other things that I've put ahead of it. However, I can report that, just because I haven't been working out, doesn't mean that I've been gorging myself on junk.
Okay, I've sit here long enough. It's time to get up and moving again. Have a great day!
Disgusted
People anymore really disgust me. It really gets me how people believe it's all about them. This world would be a much better place if people starting thinking "we" instead of "me". I know a woman who uses company funds to pay for personal expenses and wants her staff to work for free. Up until recently, I worked with this woman. I recently told her that I wasn't working for free anymore and she had the nerve to ask me to give her my coupons because she didn't want to sit through 4 hours of videos. Unfortunately for her, I told her that she was going to have to get her coupons the same what I got mine. What a joke!
I'm writing about all of this so I keep my mind off eating. I'm hoping to hear some good news tomorrow, however. I have a job interview with a company I've worked with in the past. I'm sort of not looking forward to it because I head to leave quickly and without notice due to some family health issues. I'm not looking forward to going in there and having them look at me like I have the plague because I left them in the lurch before. But, it's something I have to own and try to make it up to them.
I'm going to go in there tomorrow, confident that I'm the best person for the job and knowing that I will make things up to them and then some. I am sorry that I left the way I did but it couldn't be helped. I'm just hoping that they grant me the opportunity to explain to them what happened and are willing to give me a second chance.
It's time for me to get going. I'm going to try out some new looks before my interview in the morning. Have a great day and keep moving!
I'm writing about all of this so I keep my mind off eating. I'm hoping to hear some good news tomorrow, however. I have a job interview with a company I've worked with in the past. I'm sort of not looking forward to it because I head to leave quickly and without notice due to some family health issues. I'm not looking forward to going in there and having them look at me like I have the plague because I left them in the lurch before. But, it's something I have to own and try to make it up to them.
I'm going to go in there tomorrow, confident that I'm the best person for the job and knowing that I will make things up to them and then some. I am sorry that I left the way I did but it couldn't be helped. I'm just hoping that they grant me the opportunity to explain to them what happened and are willing to give me a second chance.
It's time for me to get going. I'm going to try out some new looks before my interview in the morning. Have a great day and keep moving!
Monday...Ugh!
Monday, the most dreaded day of the week. We normally find things to be more difficult on Mondays simply because it's Monday. Today was just like that for me. I woke up to a down pour of rain, which only made me want to crawl back into bed. I didn't. I got up only to sit on my bum all day.
I only got up to get coffee, meals, do a little housework, and take a shower. The boys had appointments with the eye doctor this afternoon so I had to get myself dressed and ready to go. I have to say that getting dressed, putting my makeup on and doing my hair really made me feel good!
By lunch, the sun was starting to come out so the day wasn't a total washout. It was beautiful outside by the time we had to leave to make the appointments. I was feeling sort of bad for not working out this morning but I tried to put it out of my mind. Not a good thing!
However, after dinner tonight, I hopped on the treadmill and got it done! I felt so much better about myself. Things have been pretty stressful for me the past few days and I've found that I feel less stressed after I'm done with the treadmill.
While I was on the treadmill, rocking out to some of my favorite tunes, I couldn't help but think about a few things. I had one recurring thought and that was I should get on the treadmill every time I feel overwhelmed with stress. Some days I'd never get off that thing!
The one thing that I've finally come to fully realize is that I have to make time for me. There is nothing going on in my life that can't wait 30 minutes - nothing! Even my boys can give me 30 minutes.
Alrighty folks, it's getting closer to bed time. I hope you've all kept moving today. See you tomorrow!
I only got up to get coffee, meals, do a little housework, and take a shower. The boys had appointments with the eye doctor this afternoon so I had to get myself dressed and ready to go. I have to say that getting dressed, putting my makeup on and doing my hair really made me feel good!
By lunch, the sun was starting to come out so the day wasn't a total washout. It was beautiful outside by the time we had to leave to make the appointments. I was feeling sort of bad for not working out this morning but I tried to put it out of my mind. Not a good thing!
However, after dinner tonight, I hopped on the treadmill and got it done! I felt so much better about myself. Things have been pretty stressful for me the past few days and I've found that I feel less stressed after I'm done with the treadmill.
While I was on the treadmill, rocking out to some of my favorite tunes, I couldn't help but think about a few things. I had one recurring thought and that was I should get on the treadmill every time I feel overwhelmed with stress. Some days I'd never get off that thing!
The one thing that I've finally come to fully realize is that I have to make time for me. There is nothing going on in my life that can't wait 30 minutes - nothing! Even my boys can give me 30 minutes.
Alrighty folks, it's getting closer to bed time. I hope you've all kept moving today. See you tomorrow!
Predisposed
I recently learned that my father, with whom I haven't spoken in about 13 years, was diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Well, he was the dominant gene in my creation. He's severely obese and carries his weight in the middle just like I do. I look just like him. Diabetes combined with cancer and heart disease isn't a good combination.
Yep, I said cancer and heart disease. My mom is a 2 time breast cancer survivor (that's part of my obsession with the color pink), my grandfather survived lung cancer and throat cancer, has a pacemaker, and several strokes, and my grandmother has COPD and a few strokes. And that's just three family members on my mom's side. My grandmother on my dad's side has been battling her own heart condition and has had a few strokes.
So, guess what that means for me? That's right; I'm predisposed to all of these illnesses. And, I'm only increasing my risk by not taking care of myself. It's not that my family dealt with these illnesses because they didn't take care of themselves, but not taking care of myself only increases my chances of dealing with one of these illnesses myself. That's the last thing I want to fight.
I would fight with everything I have to beat any illness but why invite those things into my life? I want to be healthy and with my family for as long as humanly possible. What's the best way for me, or anyone else, to decrease their risk of diabetes and heart disease? If you said daily exercise and a balanced diet, you would be correct!
That's exactly what is going to get me to my happy place. Have a great day and keep moving!
Yep, I said cancer and heart disease. My mom is a 2 time breast cancer survivor (that's part of my obsession with the color pink), my grandfather survived lung cancer and throat cancer, has a pacemaker, and several strokes, and my grandmother has COPD and a few strokes. And that's just three family members on my mom's side. My grandmother on my dad's side has been battling her own heart condition and has had a few strokes.
So, guess what that means for me? That's right; I'm predisposed to all of these illnesses. And, I'm only increasing my risk by not taking care of myself. It's not that my family dealt with these illnesses because they didn't take care of themselves, but not taking care of myself only increases my chances of dealing with one of these illnesses myself. That's the last thing I want to fight.
I would fight with everything I have to beat any illness but why invite those things into my life? I want to be healthy and with my family for as long as humanly possible. What's the best way for me, or anyone else, to decrease their risk of diabetes and heart disease? If you said daily exercise and a balanced diet, you would be correct!
That's exactly what is going to get me to my happy place. Have a great day and keep moving!
First Real Temptation
Since today is Father's Day, I had to make a trip to see my grandfather. My grandparents raised me so they're more like my parents than my grandparents and I wasn't about to not see my grandfather on his special day. It helps, too, that they live 2 doors down from me.
While we were there, my grandmother, who is constantly coming up with new food concoctions, told me that she had made a devil's food cake with caramel frosting. That was not something I needed or wanted to hear. First of all, devil's food is my absolute favorite cake and caramel, well, let's just say we're not strangers.
She wanted me to take the cake home and, without hesitation, I said no way. Naturally, like almost all grandmothers, she told me that just a little wouldn't hurt me. God love her; she tried her best to get me to bring that cake home. I'm happy to report that the cake is still at her house. The boys each had a piece and it looked absolutely delicious but I didn't even get close enough to smell it.
Most women have a serious weakness for chocolate and I'm no different. There have been times when chocolate has seemed like my best and only friend. Looking back, I now see that I was self-sabotaging myself. I was weak and seized every opportunity to cheat on my diet or fall off the wagon completely.
It's been a great day and I'm so proud of myself! Have a great night!
While we were there, my grandmother, who is constantly coming up with new food concoctions, told me that she had made a devil's food cake with caramel frosting. That was not something I needed or wanted to hear. First of all, devil's food is my absolute favorite cake and caramel, well, let's just say we're not strangers.
She wanted me to take the cake home and, without hesitation, I said no way. Naturally, like almost all grandmothers, she told me that just a little wouldn't hurt me. God love her; she tried her best to get me to bring that cake home. I'm happy to report that the cake is still at her house. The boys each had a piece and it looked absolutely delicious but I didn't even get close enough to smell it.
Most women have a serious weakness for chocolate and I'm no different. There have been times when chocolate has seemed like my best and only friend. Looking back, I now see that I was self-sabotaging myself. I was weak and seized every opportunity to cheat on my diet or fall off the wagon completely.
It's been a great day and I'm so proud of myself! Have a great night!
Beauty Tip
Getting to my happy place doesn't just involve dieting and losing weight. I'm all about looking good while doing it! Well, I don't get all dolled up to get on the treadmill but I do like to look good when I walk out of the house. I love all things beauty and spend about an hour a week surfing the net looking for beauty tips and tricks to enhance my look.
During my most recent beauty search, I stumbled upon Makeup Geek and it's chock full of great beauty information. There are even video tutorials, which I love to watch. Anyway, one of the things I learned (I can't remember if it was from Makeup Geek) was that using toothpaste (paste, no gel) will stop problem blemishes. Well, because I have very oily skin, I'll try just about anything once.
Last night, after washing my face while preparing for bed, I dabbed on a little AquaFresh to three blemishes that felt like Mt. Fuji. Imagine my surprise, when I woke up this morning, to find 1 of the 3 blemishes completely gone and the other 2 much, MUCH smaller than they were yesterday. I was in total amazement! I know have a new trick to use when pimples start to rear their ugly heads (literally). And, my face smelled minty fresh!
Don't believe it? I was very skeptical at first, too. But, give it a try the next time you have an unsightly blemish that's trying to ruin your look. If it's not gone, it'll definitely be a lot smaller.
During my most recent beauty search, I stumbled upon Makeup Geek and it's chock full of great beauty information. There are even video tutorials, which I love to watch. Anyway, one of the things I learned (I can't remember if it was from Makeup Geek) was that using toothpaste (paste, no gel) will stop problem blemishes. Well, because I have very oily skin, I'll try just about anything once.
Last night, after washing my face while preparing for bed, I dabbed on a little AquaFresh to three blemishes that felt like Mt. Fuji. Imagine my surprise, when I woke up this morning, to find 1 of the 3 blemishes completely gone and the other 2 much, MUCH smaller than they were yesterday. I was in total amazement! I know have a new trick to use when pimples start to rear their ugly heads (literally). And, my face smelled minty fresh!
Don't believe it? I was very skeptical at first, too. But, give it a try the next time you have an unsightly blemish that's trying to ruin your look. If it's not gone, it'll definitely be a lot smaller.
Slightly Discouraged
Upon starting this journey again, I weighed 261 and some change. I stepped on the scale this morning and it says I'm 265 and some change. I really hope it's just water retention due to being a woman but it still discourages me. I'm trying to keep in mind that I haven't been doing this long and yesterday was the only day I worked out. Of course, I know this is a very slow process. I want this to go slowly so I can definitely keep it off in the long run.
I can't let this stop me though. I have to push through and stay on track. It's easy for me to give up because I've done that every single time. That's the easy thing to do and, other than weight loss, I've never done anything the easy way. Weight loss isn't easy but giving up is, and that's what I've always done.
Okay, that's enough of my pity party. It's time for me to get off my butt and get some things done. Today is Father's Day and hubby and the boys should be back from fishing soon. I'm going to get my workouts done before they get home so that I have the rest of the day to honor my hubby.
Have a great day and keep moving!
I can't let this stop me though. I have to push through and stay on track. It's easy for me to give up because I've done that every single time. That's the easy thing to do and, other than weight loss, I've never done anything the easy way. Weight loss isn't easy but giving up is, and that's what I've always done.
Okay, that's enough of my pity party. It's time for me to get off my butt and get some things done. Today is Father's Day and hubby and the boys should be back from fishing soon. I'm going to get my workouts done before they get home so that I have the rest of the day to honor my hubby.
Have a great day and keep moving!
Lemon Pepper Tilapia
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. butter
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
pepper to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.2. Rinse tilapia under cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
4. Bake until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.
View this recipe in its original form - http://allrecipes.com/recipe/lemon-garlic-tilapia/detail.aspx
Support?
While I was channel surfing today (between workouts), I found a show on Directv's Logo channel called "I Used to be Fat." It's about overweight teens who are in transition from high school to college who want to lose weight before heading off to college. Some of the parents on this show are amazing in the sense that they're not supporting their children. One mother told her daughter she was being selfish for working out 4 hours a day. What kind of mother does that?! I sat here in shock thinking that if I were standing in front of her, I would have slapped her.
But, this got me thinking about a conversation the hubby and I had one night while sitting on the deck (we do that often because we smoke out there). We were talking about my weight and how I would like him to help me stay on track. He totally shocked me when he said that he was hesitant to help me lose the weight. He said this because he's scared that once I hit my goal weight, I'm going to look back on our relationship and think that I've wasted time and that I can do better for myself.
I don't know what hurt me more; him being hesitant or him feeling like that. We've been together for 14 years and, while it hasn't always been easy, I've never thought I can do better. The really strange part is that one of my goals for losing weight is to feel better about our relationship. We're on opposite ends of the spectrum.
I want to feel more secure about who I am and how I look so I'll want to do more things with the family. For example, I despise going to the beach because I'm surrounded by millions of people who are skinnier than me, prettier than me, etc.
So, that left me thinking that I don't have his support but it's the little things. He takes his time at the grocery store picking out the foods that I like and that are healthy for me. Just one of the reasons I love him. But, sometimes, I can't help but think it's a push/pull relationship. What I mean is that he'll spend the time to get me what I need but he won't try to stop me when I want to eat, or am eating, junk.
I'm not really sure if I have his total support and/or if he's going to resent me when I hit my goal weight. I can't be worried about this right now though. It's one of those things that I have to show him because he's not going to believe it any other way.
Okay, that's enough of that. I don't need anything to weigh me down or to create a mental roadblock for me. It's time to focus on what I need to do.
But, this got me thinking about a conversation the hubby and I had one night while sitting on the deck (we do that often because we smoke out there). We were talking about my weight and how I would like him to help me stay on track. He totally shocked me when he said that he was hesitant to help me lose the weight. He said this because he's scared that once I hit my goal weight, I'm going to look back on our relationship and think that I've wasted time and that I can do better for myself.
I don't know what hurt me more; him being hesitant or him feeling like that. We've been together for 14 years and, while it hasn't always been easy, I've never thought I can do better. The really strange part is that one of my goals for losing weight is to feel better about our relationship. We're on opposite ends of the spectrum.
I want to feel more secure about who I am and how I look so I'll want to do more things with the family. For example, I despise going to the beach because I'm surrounded by millions of people who are skinnier than me, prettier than me, etc.
So, that left me thinking that I don't have his support but it's the little things. He takes his time at the grocery store picking out the foods that I like and that are healthy for me. Just one of the reasons I love him. But, sometimes, I can't help but think it's a push/pull relationship. What I mean is that he'll spend the time to get me what I need but he won't try to stop me when I want to eat, or am eating, junk.
I'm not really sure if I have his total support and/or if he's going to resent me when I hit my goal weight. I can't be worried about this right now though. It's one of those things that I have to show him because he's not going to believe it any other way.
Okay, that's enough of that. I don't need anything to weigh me down or to create a mental roadblock for me. It's time to focus on what I need to do.
Wish List
We all have items that are on our wish list because we can't afford to make the purchase right now. I'm no exception. Because I'm such a huge fan of The Biggest Loser, I became fascinated with the Body Bugg they use to track everything. I'm sure it's more accurate than using any other online calorie counter.
This is one item on my wish list that I will purchase in the near future. I feel like I have to so that I can have a more accurate view of what's going on. Don't get me wrong, using the Wii and online calorie counters have been good but I always wonder exactly how accurate they are.
Take a look at my wish list item! You can learn more about this product here.
This is one item on my wish list that I will purchase in the near future. I feel like I have to so that I can have a more accurate view of what's going on. Don't get me wrong, using the Wii and online calorie counters have been good but I always wonder exactly how accurate they are.
Take a look at my wish list item! You can learn more about this product here.
Rough Night
While yesterday was a very productive day, last night wasn't. We got a huge storm around dinnertime which left us without power in the middle of dinner. Thank goodness for having candles on hand and a camping lantern. We ended up leaving the house because it was getting hot without the air conditioner running. We rode around the area to survey the damage and stopped by a drug store to pick up a few things. It was sort of nice but it was so great to get home.
When the hubby and boys got home late yesterday afternoon, I still hadn't done my workout. Hubby wanted me to keep him company outside while he was grilling the pork chops (yes! I talked him into grilling them!) and I was going to. However, I started to feel a bit guilty about just standing around outside when I hadn't done my workout. Long story short, I came in the house and did 15 minutes of Gold's Gym Cardio. I didn't burn as many calories as I wanted to but I managed to accomplish 2 things; my workout and spending time with hubby while cooking our dinner.
I'm waiting for the weather to finally straighten itself out so I can start taking full advantage of the pool! This time of year is always a bit unstable, to say the least, because of the high humidity, which causes a high number of storms.
I've taken my Talapia out of the freezer so I can cook it up for dinner tonight. I still have to find a good recipe and I'll post it when I find it. I've got my turkey bacon thawing so I can have it, egg whites, and a slice of toast for breakfast. Hubby and the boys are getting ready to leave again today (they might go fishing to stock the freezer...yay!) so I'll have the house to myself.
Because I did all of the housework yesterday, all that I have to do today is workout, plan my meals, and enjoy the day. It's already pretty warm outside so I'm hoping to get in some swimming this afternoon.
Okay, time for me to search the web to find the best, most delicious recipe for Talapia, cook breakfast, and get started with my workout. Be sure to get up and move today...you'll feel better, I promise!
When the hubby and boys got home late yesterday afternoon, I still hadn't done my workout. Hubby wanted me to keep him company outside while he was grilling the pork chops (yes! I talked him into grilling them!) and I was going to. However, I started to feel a bit guilty about just standing around outside when I hadn't done my workout. Long story short, I came in the house and did 15 minutes of Gold's Gym Cardio. I didn't burn as many calories as I wanted to but I managed to accomplish 2 things; my workout and spending time with hubby while cooking our dinner.
I'm waiting for the weather to finally straighten itself out so I can start taking full advantage of the pool! This time of year is always a bit unstable, to say the least, because of the high humidity, which causes a high number of storms.
I've taken my Talapia out of the freezer so I can cook it up for dinner tonight. I still have to find a good recipe and I'll post it when I find it. I've got my turkey bacon thawing so I can have it, egg whites, and a slice of toast for breakfast. Hubby and the boys are getting ready to leave again today (they might go fishing to stock the freezer...yay!) so I'll have the house to myself.
Because I did all of the housework yesterday, all that I have to do today is workout, plan my meals, and enjoy the day. It's already pretty warm outside so I'm hoping to get in some swimming this afternoon.
Okay, time for me to search the web to find the best, most delicious recipe for Talapia, cook breakfast, and get started with my workout. Be sure to get up and move today...you'll feel better, I promise!
Whew!
If you read my post this morning, you knew that I was doing some major cleaning today. I am happy to report that I completed each and every household task on my to-do list today! It helped that hubby and the boys were gone again today. I was able to clean and enjoy it for a few hours before the "tornadoes" got home. All that's left for me to do is workout and shower. Ahhh, it sure feels good to be productive!
I went into the freezer this afternoon and grabbed my breakfast foods. I have to admit that breakfast isn't something I normally eat but, if I want to lose weight, I need to start eating it. I have turkey bacon and turkey sausage (patties and links), and I'm going to cook some tomorrow to have with egg whites and a slice of whole wheat toast.
Tonight's dinner is pork chops. I'm going to try to persuade hubby to cook them on the grill instead of pan frying them. I'm thinking rice as a side and, of course, a veggie; maybe corn on the cob. We actually need to get dinner started if we're going to eat at a decent hour.
I went into the freezer this afternoon and grabbed my breakfast foods. I have to admit that breakfast isn't something I normally eat but, if I want to lose weight, I need to start eating it. I have turkey bacon and turkey sausage (patties and links), and I'm going to cook some tomorrow to have with egg whites and a slice of whole wheat toast.
Tonight's dinner is pork chops. I'm going to try to persuade hubby to cook them on the grill instead of pan frying them. I'm thinking rice as a side and, of course, a veggie; maybe corn on the cob. We actually need to get dinner started if we're going to eat at a decent hour.
Chicken-Rice Casserole
Ingredients1/2 c. margarine or butter
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 c. milk
2 c. chicken broth
4 c. cooked, cut up chicken breast
3 c. cooked white rice
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt margarine in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley sprig is desired.
1 serving = 1 cup
Makes 12 servings
Curbing the Sweet Tooth
Happy Friday
We've made it to Friday, the most glorious day of the week! The sun is shining, the skies are blue, and there's a nice breeze blowing. What could be better? I can think of a few things. Don't laugh when I say that cleaning and getting in a workout would make the day better.
My house is a disaster, partly due to the boys being on summer vacation, so I'll be cleaning up a storm today. I can't wait to get this house back to the way it's supposed to be; organized and clean!
Today's workout, in addition to cleaning, which burns more calories than you might think, is going to be some Gold's Gym Cardio. It's one of my favorite Wii workouts because it's fun and time flies. I like punching out my aggression, especially after a bad day.
Okay, it's time for me to get moving. I hope you all have a wonderfully productive day. And, don't forget to move as much as possible!
My house is a disaster, partly due to the boys being on summer vacation, so I'll be cleaning up a storm today. I can't wait to get this house back to the way it's supposed to be; organized and clean!
Today's workout, in addition to cleaning, which burns more calories than you might think, is going to be some Gold's Gym Cardio. It's one of my favorite Wii workouts because it's fun and time flies. I like punching out my aggression, especially after a bad day.
Okay, it's time for me to get moving. I hope you all have a wonderfully productive day. And, don't forget to move as much as possible!
The Day Off
I've had the day off today and the house to myself and I didn't do a darn thing! At first I felt guilty because I didn't do any laundry or the dishes or vacuum, but I don't feel guilty anymore. I've earned the right to have a day just to myself.
Hubby took the kids and went to his dad's all day today! It was so nice having the house to myself but it was so nice to see them when they got home. We've got dinner in the oven now and it's starting to smell good. I haven't eaten much of anything today and I feel like I'm starving. Dinner is fish sticks and mac and cheese; all-time kid favorites. Honestly, fish sticks and mac and cheese is one of my favorite meals, too!
I get the house to myself again tomorrow but I'm actually going to get off my butt and get some things done. Everything I didn't do today has to be done tomorrow plus everything that needs to be done tomorrow. Taking some time for myself is nice but it's kind of a pain the next day because I have twice as much to do.
I think I'm going to try some new things with my hair and makeup tomorrow. We'll see how much how I get done tomorrow before I start with all that. Okay, dinner is done so I'm going to go eat with the family. Have a great night!
Hubby took the kids and went to his dad's all day today! It was so nice having the house to myself but it was so nice to see them when they got home. We've got dinner in the oven now and it's starting to smell good. I haven't eaten much of anything today and I feel like I'm starving. Dinner is fish sticks and mac and cheese; all-time kid favorites. Honestly, fish sticks and mac and cheese is one of my favorite meals, too!
I get the house to myself again tomorrow but I'm actually going to get off my butt and get some things done. Everything I didn't do today has to be done tomorrow plus everything that needs to be done tomorrow. Taking some time for myself is nice but it's kind of a pain the next day because I have twice as much to do.
I think I'm going to try some new things with my hair and makeup tomorrow. We'll see how much how I get done tomorrow before I start with all that. Okay, dinner is done so I'm going to go eat with the family. Have a great night!
Starting to Slack Off
It's been 10 days since I've written and I've pretty much done nothing. At the risk of sounding like I'm making excuses, I think most of my funk has been due to finals in my Quantitative Methods (QM) class. Now that I'm done with that, it's time for me to get back to what I was doing.
If you read my last post, you know I was pretty freaked out and scared to death! I really don't know why I went there but I'm so glad things worked out in my favor! Things have been different for me since that night because I'm not taking things so seriously. I've found myself laughing more, which is always a good thing.
If you read my last post, you know I was pretty freaked out and scared to death! I really don't know why I went there but I'm so glad things worked out in my favor! Things have been different for me since that night because I'm not taking things so seriously. I've found myself laughing more, which is always a good thing.
I've been slacking off with regards to my housework, blogging, and dieting but I'm working hard to get back on track. I had my husband buy me some fresh fish and I've been eating veggies like they're going out of style. Right now, I'm sitting here noshing on some sliced cukes with ranch dressing. I love this time of year more for the fresh fruits and veggies than anything. Although the pool is mighty nice!
Alright, I've got to get moving and actually be productive today. Have a good one!
A Case of the Willies
The other night, I was freaked out so bad I couldn't sleep. I was shaking and crying and just couldn't get a classmate out of my head. This person died 3 weeks before Christmas of meningitis leaving behind 3 small children. Her birthday was a few days ago. I don't know what was going on but I was scared to death that if I went to sleep, I wouldn't wake up. I was praying like crazy. I finally fell asleep well after midnight and was so relieved when I woke up in the morning. I was sure to thank the good Lord for allowing me another day with my family.
Obviously my prayers were answered because I'm writing this post. Things since that night have been a little, um, different. My husband and I put together a schedule to help keep me on track, which I was supposed to implement today. However, some unforeseen family circumstances kept me from doing so.
Alright, that's it for me tonight. I need to get settled; I have a full day tomorrow. Have a great night!
Obviously my prayers were answered because I'm writing this post. Things since that night have been a little, um, different. My husband and I put together a schedule to help keep me on track, which I was supposed to implement today. However, some unforeseen family circumstances kept me from doing so.
Alright, that's it for me tonight. I need to get settled; I have a full day tomorrow. Have a great night!
Feeling Better
My last post was a little intense because I was terribly frustrated. Sorry about that. I took Friday off and went on a field trip with my youngest to a local water park. We made family trip of it and one of my best girlfriends was there, too. It was nice to sit back by the pool and soak up some rays while talking about old times. We all had a great time and it was good for us to get out like that.
Today started off rough because my oldest had a serious attitude this morning. Of course, that caused hubby and I to argue, which is never good. We talked it all out and came up with some great "battle" plans to deal with the boys. We had a family meeting this afternoon, informing the boys of the new rules and procedures, and then we printed them out and posted them on the fridge. No reason for them to say they don't know what's going on.
I've been doing pretty well with my food considering all the crap I've been dealing with the past few days. I'm eating "normal" foods but I'm just paying more attention to how much I'm eating. I've started using smaller plates so that it looks like I'm eating the same size portions as before when I'm really not. It's amazing how we can knowingly trick ourselves into thinking and feeling different, isn't it?
Time for me to get going now. It's getting late and I've got quite a bit to do tomorrow and I need my rest. Have a great night!
Today started off rough because my oldest had a serious attitude this morning. Of course, that caused hubby and I to argue, which is never good. We talked it all out and came up with some great "battle" plans to deal with the boys. We had a family meeting this afternoon, informing the boys of the new rules and procedures, and then we printed them out and posted them on the fridge. No reason for them to say they don't know what's going on.
I've been doing pretty well with my food considering all the crap I've been dealing with the past few days. I'm eating "normal" foods but I'm just paying more attention to how much I'm eating. I've started using smaller plates so that it looks like I'm eating the same size portions as before when I'm really not. It's amazing how we can knowingly trick ourselves into thinking and feeling different, isn't it?
Time for me to get going now. It's getting late and I've got quite a bit to do tomorrow and I need my rest. Have a great night!
Frustrated!
I'll be the first one to admit that there are days when I don't feel like doing anything. We all have those days but not many of us actually get to sit around and do nothing. I've felt like I've been surrounded by people who are literally doing nothing today. I've emailed people about things and not one response have I received. You mean to tell me those people can't take 5 minutes to answer an email?! I don't think so.
I had to be at the office fairly early today so my housework didn't get done this morning like it usually does. My husband told me that he would take care of it when he got back from taking the boys to school. Ya, never happened! Between meetings I had to work on laundry. It took me yelling before the trash was taken out. The trash was falling out of the can and I was the only person who could "see" that it needed to be emptied.
This isn't "poor Bobbi" day and I'm not asking for a pity party. I just need an outlet for my frustrations and this is it. In many areas of my life, I feel like I'm the only one who actually does things when they need to be done. Take the office for instance. I've been working, without pay, for over a month now and my load is getting bigger and bigger. I know that when funds are available, I'll be compensated but don't keep putting more and more on me and getting irritated when I take a day off. I'm working for free; beggars can't be choosers!
Some people just need a hard dose of reality. I'm very tempted to look each one of them in the face and tell them the 5 words they desperately need to hear: "It's not all about you!" I really think that's a large part of what's wrong with society today. Most of the people I've met think that the world revolves around them. Well, I don't know about anyone else, but my world revolves around my family and not a bunch of strangers and colleagues.
Alright, that's enough of my ranting. I'm sure by now you think I'm a raving lunatic. I assure you, I'm not. I'm so passionate about things and one of my biggest pet peeves is wasting time; whether I'm wasting time or someone else is wasting time. Why do I get bent out of shape because someone else is wasting time? That's because they have things to do and they're not doing them. We all have "chores" that need to be done and things move better if you do the work.
Ok, now I'm really done ranting. I have a field trip to chaperone tomorrow for my youngest. We get to go to a waterpark for the entire day. It's been so hot here lately so everyone is really looking forward to it. Besides, I get to spend the day with my baby boy and one of my oldest girlfriends. Who wouldn't be excited?
With that being said, it's time for me to get off the computer and get some things done since I won't be here tomorrow. Have a great evening!
I had to be at the office fairly early today so my housework didn't get done this morning like it usually does. My husband told me that he would take care of it when he got back from taking the boys to school. Ya, never happened! Between meetings I had to work on laundry. It took me yelling before the trash was taken out. The trash was falling out of the can and I was the only person who could "see" that it needed to be emptied.
This isn't "poor Bobbi" day and I'm not asking for a pity party. I just need an outlet for my frustrations and this is it. In many areas of my life, I feel like I'm the only one who actually does things when they need to be done. Take the office for instance. I've been working, without pay, for over a month now and my load is getting bigger and bigger. I know that when funds are available, I'll be compensated but don't keep putting more and more on me and getting irritated when I take a day off. I'm working for free; beggars can't be choosers!
Some people just need a hard dose of reality. I'm very tempted to look each one of them in the face and tell them the 5 words they desperately need to hear: "It's not all about you!" I really think that's a large part of what's wrong with society today. Most of the people I've met think that the world revolves around them. Well, I don't know about anyone else, but my world revolves around my family and not a bunch of strangers and colleagues.
Alright, that's enough of my ranting. I'm sure by now you think I'm a raving lunatic. I assure you, I'm not. I'm so passionate about things and one of my biggest pet peeves is wasting time; whether I'm wasting time or someone else is wasting time. Why do I get bent out of shape because someone else is wasting time? That's because they have things to do and they're not doing them. We all have "chores" that need to be done and things move better if you do the work.
Ok, now I'm really done ranting. I have a field trip to chaperone tomorrow for my youngest. We get to go to a waterpark for the entire day. It's been so hot here lately so everyone is really looking forward to it. Besides, I get to spend the day with my baby boy and one of my oldest girlfriends. Who wouldn't be excited?
With that being said, it's time for me to get off the computer and get some things done since I won't be here tomorrow. Have a great evening!
On Track....So Far
Today is Wednesday and I've been doing well so far. I haven't been tracking my calories like I normally do but I have been very conscious of what I'm eating, how much I'm eating, and how I feel when I'm eating. My work schedule is partly responsible for that. I've actually started making time for breakfast and lunch. I've been drinking a lot more water than usual, which is always good.
Tonight's dinner is shrimp scampi with linguine.Yum! I'm looking forward to dinner because it's one of my favorites. I have to say that right now, the smells coming out of the kitchen are almost enough to turn anyone off of food. The culprit of the foul smell - chicken livers. Yuck! My husband loves them but the rest of us can't stand them.
Okay, it's time for me to get going. I've got quite a bit to do this evening including a studying for a quiz tomorrow. Class is almost over so there's my silver lining! Have a great evening!
Tonight's dinner is shrimp scampi with linguine.Yum! I'm looking forward to dinner because it's one of my favorites. I have to say that right now, the smells coming out of the kitchen are almost enough to turn anyone off of food. The culprit of the foul smell - chicken livers. Yuck! My husband loves them but the rest of us can't stand them.
Okay, it's time for me to get going. I've got quite a bit to do this evening including a studying for a quiz tomorrow. Class is almost over so there's my silver lining! Have a great evening!
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