Happy (Early) Fourth of July
June really flew by. I'm glad to see that everyone seems to like my new layout. I felt like I needed a change, so here it is!
We had our Weight Watchers meeting and I'm down 1.6 for a total of 14.8. Yippee!
Anybody have big weekend plans? We're not doing much of anything. The town my parents live in have a big week long 4th of July celebration that started yesterday and will end on Tuesday night. It's nice, but it's also like a high school reunion- so I prefer not to go, especially this year- I don't want to hear all the "How's Michael?" questions. Nope, not for me.
Scott and I are going shopping to get Karrie a diamond necklace tonight, then she and 2 of our other friends from PA will be arriving about 1 am. We're all going to a tractor pull, including my parents, on Saturday about an hour from here. It should be fun and
very hot. No big plans for Saturday night, probably hanging around the house and relaxing. Karrie and everyone is leaving on Sunday leaving the day wide open, along with Monday. Tuesday morning there is a big 4th of July parade that I believe Pam and I are going to, and then Tuesday night is the Kelly Clarkson concert. Woooo Hoooo....
I've only got 1 more chapter in my online class to do, then I have to take the exam. I have to finish it before lunch because I'm leaving at lunch and probably not coming back. I've got errands to run this afternoon that need to be done before 5. Ugh.
Have a good Friday!
Ash
Lessons Learned
I just realized that July will be 6 months that I've been keeping this blog. Since I started this blog in January I have grown quite a bit. I have learned some valuable lessons, and after re-reading every post, I am quite proud of my self.
Five Lessons I have learned:- The only things a woman should chase is a shot.- The only person I can depend on to make me happy, is me.- Like Julie Roberts says 'Men and Mascara Both Run'.- Willpower is all you need to succeed. - It's better to have loved and lost then to have never loved at all.Nothing is going on at work today, boring as usual. I'm a bit irriated with my boss, he scheduled a 1 o'clock appointment and didn't show up for it. He is actually on vacation until next Wednesday. I felt terrible when the student showed up for her appointment and I couldn't help her.
We've worked overtime everynight this week, and tonight is no exception. I was so burnt out this morning when I got up, I wanted to call in- but then I would loose my overtime from Monday and Tuesday. I will definitely be here all week, half asleep or not. I'm off Monday and Tuesday and I'm definitely going to catch up on my sleep.
I'm going to the Kelly Clarkson concert with Beth and 2 of her friends. She called at lunch and told me her friend has an extra ticket for $25 (lawn seats), I was so excited! It's the local radio stations 'Uncle Sam Jam' on 4th of July. It's going to be so much fun!
Well, I only have 2 more chapters to do in my online class, then an exam and I will be done for this week. Next week is the last week of this class, and I will have 4 chapters to do. I would love to get some of next weeks work done tomorrow and Friday so I don't have to bust my butt next week. My boss is coming back full time on July 5th and I'm sure he will keep me busy. Darn it!
Well, I'm off to get some school work done and count down until its time to go home....
Ash
Irritations
Today has been a strange day to say the least. It seems like everything is in slow motion and this day is going to take forever to end. Of course we are working overtime tonight. Fiscal year is officially over on Friday the 30th, which also happens to be pay day. Excitement? Yes, I would say so!
Today, or rather this morning I was walking to get my cereal at the cafeteria, and I noticed some things that irritate me and I simply must share with my readers.
- People who look like they just crawled out of bed
Yes, it is a rainy morning- but cut me a break! I can't believe the people that walk around in their pajama pants, drinking coffee, and carrying books. You call yourself a college student? Eek! I hope you at least brushed your teeth, cause that nappy hair your sporting is in serious need of a wash!
- People who don't match,
at allThese are the people wearing black pants with a navy shirt and those hideous brown shoes. Yes, those people! They drive me crazy. Oh, and what about the people with their Nike running shoes on with their dress pants? Yeah, that's nice! NOT
- People who claim to be dieting and eat JUNK
Yesterday we went to lunch with one of my moms co-workers. This woman claims to be on a diet. While mom and I were sitting there drinking Dasani, eating Turkey and Cheese on Low-Fat Bread with Baked Cheetos, she ate 2 giant slices of supreme pizza. Some diet.....
- Grown people who whine to get their way
We carpool with a woman who is in her late to middle thirties. She is a whiner and its extremely annoying. There is this gourmet salad place that we went to lunch at one time, and she insists on going back because they have this introductory coupon that gives you $5 off your meal. Well, we have used the coupon once- and I believe it would be a bit much to use it every day. She
always wants to go there- because she claims her and her husband are broke. (Lets not mention that she buys wine by the case, brings tons of food to every work event, and seems to go way overboard when it comes to giving gifts) But, she's broke and won't go to Showmar's which is a medium priced restaurant nearby that has great salads. She proceeds to start whining and talking baby talk because she wants us to go to the gourmet salad place.....Needless to say- we went to eat our salad without her.
Ok- I'm off my soapbox. I'm sure I have more- but my mind seems to be drawing a blank!
I'm off to do this school work that I've been putting off....
Ash
Another day, another dollar....
I've got that feeling today. I didn't want to get up this morning, and I certainly don't want to work overtime tonight. I'm doing it all though, money motivates this chick.
This weekend was nice. Rather uneventful, just the way I like it. Friday night Scott and I went to dinner at a Mexican restaurant, my Aunt and Uncle happened to be there- so we ended up dining with them. It was nice. All the rain really dampened any outdoor plans, so we headed back to my parents. I stayed there Friday night since I had to get up at 7:30 with my Mom and take my car to get the windows tinted.
Saturday ended up being a very long day. We had to drive an hour to the shop to get my windows tinted. We shopped all morning because it was supposed to be done by Noon. I was actually fitted for a bra, and it feels so good! :-) We went back at 12 to get my car and they hadn't even started on it. Apparently they were having trouble with the car before mine. Blah blah. We ended up going home and the place didn't call until 2:30 to tell me it was ready. I had cookout plans with Aaron and Beka so I waited until it was time to head towards their house and Mom and Dad dropped me off to get my car. Me, Scott, Pam, Corey, Aaron and Beka grilled out on Saturday night and went to the pool swimming.
Sunday was a lazy day. It rained all day. Steph and I went to the mall in the afternoon and I went back to my parents house for dinner, I was home and in the bed by 10:30.
I was bad, I didn't clean my house at all this weekend. BAD ASHLEY!
Today is the same as every other Monday, boring and routine. We're working overtime tonight, then I'm staying with my Mom because Scott and Dad are out of town for work. GIRLS NIGHT!
There you go, that was my exciting weekend!
A
Weekends ROCK!
I'm so relieved it's Friday. In all reality, this week flew by for me. I only got to work overtime Monday night. HR had an issue with me working in the department my Mom works in due to the nepotism rule. Everything is straightened out now and I will be able to work until July 1st. Yippe!
This week was actually pretty busy. I got to Michaels house on Tuesday night to pick up my car and it was obvious he was driving it. My windows were down, the radio on the local rock station, and there was a greasy arm print on my door from him driving with his arm out the window. MEN! Beth and I went shoe shopping for work shoes and on the way home I called him to say thank you.
Michaels mom and sister came by my apartment last night to get 'Fred' the Beta fish. Stephanie (Michaels sister) wanted a fish, so I told her she could have Fred. I'm never home, and I absolutely despise cleaning his tank. I shipped him off without a single tear.
I had Weight Watchers last night and I am down another pound for a total of 13.2. I'm on a roll already this morning, I'm almost finished with my second 16 oz. bottle of water. We're going to that great salad place we went to last Thursday, Doc Green's- yum!
I got a refund in the mail yesterday from the refinance on my car, a whole $200! I have to get up bright and early tomorrow morning to have the windows tinted on my car. The place that I have do it is an hour from my house, and I have to be there by 8:30. Ugh! I hate not getting all my beauty rest on the weekend!
We're going to grill out at Aaron and Rebeka's tomorrow night. (Me, Sean, Scott, Pam and Corey) We're looking forward to spending time by the pool too, but the darn weather man is calling for thunderstorms
all weekend. Bummer!
Sunday I'm supposed to help a friend work on a float for the 4th of July parade, and I'm supposed to go to church with Michaels mom. Hopefully I can do both, but I might end up ditching the painting for church- we'll see.
I'm definitely not doing much of anything tonight since I have to get up so early in the morning. Sean is going out of town for work until late this evening so he won't be around, Beth is leaving for work early Saturday morning so she won't be around, so that leaves me wide open! I always have Pam, Corey and Scott- but we're low key so if we hang out I will still be in bed by 10. Ha ha!
I'm supposed to interview a student this morning for a temporary position. I told her to come by before 11:30 because that's when I go to lunch so I figured she would be here by now, but she's not. This might make my decision easier.....
Well, I'm going to work on some stuff for my online class until it's time for lunch.
Have a Great Weekend!
~A
I Can't Stop Hurting....
Want to know what the title of my post means? I'm going to do my best to explain it in this post- its bound to be a long one, I have a lot to get out.
First, Monday night I went to Applebee's with the family for dinner and then home to crash fairly early.
I didn't have to work overtime last night, and I had 'ants in my pants' - the thought of staying home and chilling around the house sounded so boring. Beth picked up Michaels younger sister and one of her friends on the way to my house, we all piled in my car and headed to Wal*Mart for some things, then on to Sonic for some dinner. Some of the girls friends met us at Wal*Mart and they joined us for dinner. When we were done eating, we headed back to Oakboro to take the girls back to Michael and Sean's house. Now, before you say- "Why did you go there?" I will tell you that Michael was in school last night. We we're all sitting around the living room; me, Sean, Beth, and the parents. The girls were outside with there friends. Sean's Nextel goes off and it's Michael. He needs to be jumped at the gas station down the road because his battery is dead. We pile in Seans Jeep and head down. We get him started and we're on our way back. We all sat in the living room and just hung out. Beth and I decided to leave at 10 since it was far past my bed time.
On the way home I mentioned to Beth that my tires are due to be rotated and Michael always does it, but that I didn't want to call and ask him a favor. I haven't dialed his number in the 2 months (will be this Sunday) since we've been broken up except for when Duncan was in the car accident. He has called me, but I have not called him. I decided that I didn't have anything to loose and if we're really friends it shouldn't be a big deal. So I call him, he answers and this is the conversation:
Him: 'Hello'
Me: 'Hey, I need to ask you a favor'
Him: 'Whats that?'
Me: 'Can you rotate the tires on my car tomorrow?'
Him: 'Yeah, just drop it off and leave the keys under the mat.'
Me: 'Ok, thanks'
Him: 'Alright'
Me: 'Bye'
It felt a little strange. After I got off the phone I thought about it, and when I leave it at his house I just leave the keys in the ignition, not under the mat. I called him back to ask him if he wanted me to leave it at his house like I usually do, or at his work. He didn't answer. By this time Beth and I were already in my driveway. She headed home and I hopped in the shower. When I got out of the shower, my cell phone rang. I picked it up and told him I would call him back. I have terrible service in the house. I called him back from the house phone and he answered my question and we talked for a while. I said 'Thanks for answering the phone when I call you' and he said 'I was on the phone in the middle of the conversation'.
As soon as that came out of his mouth my stomach got a knot in it. I don't know why and I can't explain it. I still have that knot as I sit here and type this. The thought of him with someone else, or spending his time with someone else makes me sick to my stomach. I guess since we were together for 5+ years I never imagined I would ever have to face this. I know that he knows it hurts me. It hurts to see him living without me, and it hurts to know we're not going to be everything we talked about being. (The cute little house and the kids) I miss it all so much. I know this is just a phase of the healing process, but every stage seems to get harder. I find my self wanting to just cry like a baby, but what would that solve? I just need to keep moving on like I have been doing. I feel like once we hit 6 months of being broken up the biggest hurdle will be over, and from then on out it will be smooth sailing. While we were on the phone we talked about his school, him loosing weight, getting his ears pierced, and now he says he's going to shave his head. Right before we hung up he mentioned wanting to shave his head. I said, I don't know if I could picture you with your head shaved, and his comment was 'Well, everything's changing.' I said 'Well, hopefully for the better. I won't hold you up, I've got to get to bed.'
He's right, everything is changing. I don't know if it's for the better or not, only time will tell. I can honestly say in my heart I don't want him back, I just want to be happy again. I always feel like part of me is missing. I don't have anyone to share my happiness, love and excitement with. I know it's only been about 2 months, but I'm not used to the 'single' life and so far, I don't really like it.
I have to admit that one of the biggest reasons I started this diet was to loose weight. What else would be my motivation? Michael has a lot to do with it. I was between 135 - 140 when we started dating and I'm determined to get back there. He's not necessarily my motivation, but it helps a lot. Hes been dieting, not Weight Watchers, and he has lost 18 lbs.
Well, I don't have anything else good to say. I'm going to get off here and get some work done.
~A
Rough morning
OK, so I've been trying to go Caffine Free. I'm on day 3 and doing fairly well- except I have a headache. I believe the headache is associated to the withdraw. I'm a terrible caffine addict, I've got to have it in the morning or else....
Currently, I am drinking a cup of fresh decaf coffee...I will do this!
Sunday was uneventful. I got up around 9, never did my chores- so yes, the floors are still dusty. I went to Beth's parents house for lunch, then to my parents house where I worked overtime from 1-7, then came home and crashed at 8. Thats all. I was really lazy- but it was nice.
I'm here at work today and I don't have a darn thing to do. We're working overtime tonight- I can't wait to get these paychecks.
I will be liking all the overtime when I get my paycheck!
Well- thats my post for today- nothing good.....
Ash
So Much To Do, So Little Time....
Like the title of my post? Seems to be the story of my weekend.
Friday night was nice and relaxing. Scott was in bed with pain from him wisdom teeth being removed, so Karrie rode to the grocery store with me, then back here to put up the grocries and finally back to my parents for the night. I worked on my overtime from 9:30 last night until 1:30 this morning.
My brother bought a John Deere tractor off Ebay about 4 1/2 hours from here, so they left at 4 am with my parents in tow to get it. I stayed behind with the dogs. I slept in, but not on purpose, I guess since I've been working overtime and not ever going to bed early enough it caught up with me and I slept until 10am.
It was a nice relaxing day with nobody around. I did some laundry for my mom and worked more overtime. I took a break around lunch time and washed and detailed my car, then I was back to working more overtime until everyone got back around 5. (I work overtime at my parents house because they have DSL and not slow Dial Up like me)
Scott, Karrie, Sean and I went to Chili's for dinner tonight. We didn't get there until 8 and it wasn't even crowded. No wait or anything. We were in and out in no time. I got home around 10:30 and cleaned house, showered, and now here I am. Whew! I've been busy.
I'm trying to get all the overtime in that I can while it's available. I havne't finished doing all the cleaning I would like to do in the house this weekend, and it drives me nuts that I know there are things that are undone. I'm going to Beth's parents house for Father's Day lunch tomorrow, then to my parents for a while, and while I'm there I'm going to get more overtime in- then I'm coming home and cleaning up before I go to bed. I still have to go to Wal-Mart in the morning before I do anything because I have to get my dad something. I've been so busy and now it seems like things are just catching up with me.
Well, I'm off to bed so I can rise bright and early! Happy Fathers Day to all you Daddys!
Ash
It's Finally Friday! Yippee!
I'm in a super good mood today and I'm guessing that it has something to do with the fact that its Friday.
Last night after work we went to Weight Watchers and I'm down 5.4 more lbs for a total of 12.2. Woo hoo! I get more and more excited every week. If y'all have any good Weight Watcher recipes, e-mail me at
aheller@ctc.net - I love new recipes!
After Weight Watchers I stopped by to see Sean, he wasn't home yet but said he was close so I decided to pay Stephanie a visit too. (She's the little sis.) Michael was home. It wasn't bad at all though. Since I haven't been there in a while, his mom kept telling me that I looked so good and how proud of me she was for loosing so much weight. (I don't consider 12.2 lbs a lot, but she seems to.) Anyway, he was green with envy. I was nice. He conveniently walked out the door to smoke as I was leaving. I walked past him in the lawn chair and he said Bye, thanks for talking to me. So I stopped and told him that I didn't think he wanted to talk to me considering her never made arrangements to get his birthday present. He just looked at me and said he's been busy, blah blah. Everything he used to say when we were dating and he needed to make an excuse so I wouldn't be mad. You know what, it doesn't matter anymore. I told him that I didn't care, I just wasn't going to chase him to give him a birthday present, after all- I was nice enough to buy it. Anyway, I told him it was nice seeing him, but I had to go and I was off. As I was pulling out of their driveway I don't think I've ever felt better about myself. That was easy! Sometimes I still think I might miss him, but not enough to want to put up with his shit again.
I stopped by Beth and Steve apartment on my way home. They had some friends over that I haven't seen in a while so I visited for a bit. I was out of there by 8:30 because I had housework to do. I went home and washed dishes and did laundry. By 10 when I got to bed, my house was spotless. I slept good! :-) (Always do when my house is clean)
I finished Unit 2 in my online class this morning, and I organized my desk drawers. (They we're starting to get a bit cluttered). I don't know what got me on the cleaning kick, but I'm hoping it doesn't end anytime soon. I really want to find time to scrub my floors this weekend and dust my furniture. It will get done. I think I might even wax my car, all this rain has been hard on it.
I'm taking work home this weekend so I can get some overtime hours in. I hope to get 8 hours in if not more. I'm loving the idea of having extra money in my paycheck.
If you didn't get a chance to read yesterday's post, check it out
here. I updated my 'What I Want'
I'm off to read the news until it's time for lunch. (Friday's are so boring)
Randomness & What I Want Updated
I really really wanted to write this awesome post that was very deep or something, but I don't have anything good.
Worked my overtime last night, showered and slept some more. Right now, my work weeks are rather unventful as I am working and running the roads until 9 pm or later.
I'm not working any overtime tonight because I have Weight Watchers at 6. I am going to take work home this weekend. I've got plans for this extra money! :-) I am going to definatley pay some bills, then buy some presents for myself!
I really need to go grocery shopping tonight, but I despise grocery shopping completely. I think I am going to go home after work and clean my house. I've been neglecting it since I haven't really been home in the evenings. I parked my car at our neutral meeting spot, the church, today- so at least I don't have to go all the way to my parents house. I should really stop and say Hey to Sean since I didn't last week, but I don't know if I will feel like it- probably not! He called me last night at 11:30 but I was so out of this world I never even heard the phone ring.
We went to this great place called
Doc Green's for lunch today. They have the nutrition information right on their website which makes really easy to count your points. It was yummy!
Here's my update....
1. Loose Weight- I'm totally on this bandwagon, and I'm not ever getting off. Not even when I'm skinny!2. Finish My Associates Degree- I'm doing pretty good in my online class this semester. Next semester I'm getting almost all of the General ed. out of the way, leaving me lacking only 9 hours to my degree in the spring semester! :-)3. Repaint my Hallway- No progress here. It's ok though- I'm saving this project for a rainy day.4. Finish my Bathroom- Same as above5. Re-Arrange my Bedroom and leave it for more then 2 months- MISSION ACCOMPLISHED6. Let go of my flaws- By exercising and loosing weight, I am trying to quit being so self conscious. 7. Get out of this 'relationship'- MISSION ACCOMPLISIHED! :-) 8. Pay of my debts- A work in progress, especially with all this overtime9. Organize my life and surroundings better- I have to pat myself on the back. My life feels like its all in order and all I have to do is live it, I'm liking this! :-)10. Re-Evaluate my Choices- I don't think I will ever realisticly attain this goal, but I will always be sure that what I am doing is what I want to do.... Thats all for now,
Ash
1/2 Way Done
Yes, the week is 1/2 over. What a relief!
I worked my overtime last night, it's not to bad. I'm actually keying invoices to pay purchase orders. Fun fun! Since we didn't leave work until 7:30 last night, and I have an hour and 15 minute drive home, I didn't get home until close to 9. I literally walked in the door, put on my pjs and hopped in bed. Here I am again today, doing the same thing! The money is so worth it though, I couldn't turn it down! :-)
I did 2 chapters in my online class yesterday, that only leaves me with 2 more chapters and an exam due by Sunday. I believe it won't be a problem. I am planning on reading some more tomorrow at work and trying to get at least 1 more chapter done.
I'm pretty much finished with spending the end of year money for work. Y'ay. Tomorrow will be like Christmas around here. Ha ha.
Not much going on after work tonight, working until 7:30 then stopping by my parents house to see my brother who had his wisdom teeth removed this morning. Today is Sean's 24th Birthday, so I should probably go by there and give him birthday wishes, but I think I am going to do the usual telephone call instead. I don't want to make more stops then I have to, I'll be ready for bed by 9 again!
Tomorrow is pay day! Yeee Haw!
I'm off to get more work done, just thought I should update!
Ash
Gettin' my Butt in Gear!
Hey Y'all,
My post yesterday was lame. I was literally like a walking zombie at work. I went straight home, fixed supper and lounged around. Around 8 they interrupted the 'regularly scheduled programming' to make an announcement about severe weather heading my way. Needless to say, I hate hail and I don't want it anywhere near my car. I packed up and headed to my parents house where I could safely park my car in the garage. I'm a wuss.
I'm still not done with the second unit in my online class, in fact- I haven't completed a single assignment in the unit. I'm hopeing to make that all change this afternoon, I'm going to get atleast 2 chapters done if it kills me. I will do it!
I should tell you I didn't make it to Weight Watchers last week. Meetings are on Thursday nights and we were on the road, I was going to go to a local meeting in PA on Friday, but didn't have a ride. My grandmother was going to take me on Saturday morning, but Graduation was rained out Friday night and re-scheduled for the same time as the meeting on Saturday morning. At least I have a good excuse. I am going this Thursday, I
hate missing meetings. I did very good with my points last week so I'm definately not worried.
I start working overtime tonight. I'm working 10 1/2 hour days until June 30th because its fiscal year end. Yippee! I am actually truly excited about it because I could use the extra money.
My brother has XM Radio in his car, and having spent a good amount of time in his car this past weekend, I got to expreience what
Fantastagirl has been bragging about. My car comes XM 'ready'. I say 'ready' because you still have to buy a receiver and an antenna. UGH! I've looked on E-bay and it's $236! Eek. Scott says I can go to Best Buy and purchase the kit and have them install it. I might have to look into that. (Guess you know where my extra $$ is going!)
Well, I've got some stuff I could do this afternoon. I still have over $200 I have to spend on office supplies. UGH! I will find a way! I never imagined I of all people would have trouble spending money, but it's happening.
Have a good one
~A
Still feeling like YUCK
Hey Everyone,
I'm back. Pennsylvania was fun, but the ride was long and I'm really tired today. We got home at 8 last night and I ended up staying at my parents, after the 10 hour drive, I wasn't in the mood to drive another 30 minutes! :-) I'm dragging today. I seriously wish this cold or whatever it is would just go away. I felt fairly well all weekend, but today I've got a sore throat and every bone in my body seems to be stiff.
I've got to do 4 chapters for my online class by Sunday. I'll be cramming this week. I'm really hoping to get 2 chapters done today, then do 2 more tomorrow. I'm planning on having everyone over to my house on Saturday afternoon for a little get together. I might decide to postpone it if I'm not feeling well. Sleep seems to be on the agenda for tonight.
I'm hoping to get some overtime at work in the next 2 weeks. Another department on campus is really busy for year end and has said they would pay me my regular hourly wage + half time to work for them after 5 for the next 2 weeks. Hopefully this works out because I could really use the money.
Well, I guess I'm off to read some more for school and try to look busy at work. (My actual job is sooo not busy this time of year)
Ash
I Feel Yucky
Sorry I didn't post yesterday. I was going to, but apparently Blogger was having technical problems.
I walked my 2 miles with Pam on Tuesday night. I'm determined to succeed with Weight Watchers. The doctor was right, on Monday when I went in he said "It's not a diet, it's a way of life". It's true.
I worked all day yesterday, then went straight to Sean's after work and we went to Rebeka and Aaron's house. He had to measure the living room, they are having Sean put down new hard wood floors. (Michael's family owns the business). Anyway, I didn't get home until 9 last night and I still had to do laundry and pack because I'm going to Pennsylvania with Scott this weekend. I washed and dried a load, but the packing didn't get done until this morning.
I'm afraid I might be getting the latest ailment thats going around. A lady that works in my Mom's building has been out 3 days, my Dad came home early yesterday and is staying home today, and this morning I woke up with a pounding headache in my right eyeball that I can't get rid of. I can't pass it on to my Grandpa while I'm in PA, so if I start feeling bad I might have to find other sleeping arrangements. UGH!
Scott's girlfriends younger sister is graduating tomorrow. It should be a fun weekend, provided that I am feeling good. I haven't started on Unit 2 yet, I'm going to get behind if I don't get my behind in gear this weekend. If my headache doesn't go away, there will be no reading for me today. It hurts so bad, I can't concentrate.
Wish me well.....
Ash
Fabulous NEWS!
Yes, thats right- I have
good news for a change! :-)
I went to the doctor yesterday for a check-up because I have bad dry skin, mostly on my hands and I needed my prescription refilled. You know how
everytime you go to the doctor they just have to weigh you? Well, I was looking forward to this because I knew my weight would go down a little bit since I've been dieting. The last time I was to the doctor was March. Here we are in May and I've lost 18 lbs. since the last time I went to the doctor!!!! Yeeee Hawww! I wanted to hug the nurse, but I refrained! Ha ha.
Needless to say, I was on top of the world last night. Now, the Weight Watchers scale says one number and the doctors scale says another. We will see what Thursdays meeting brings.....
I got a new wireless keyboard at work today, it's nice. When you type it's a lot quieter then the one I used to have. I also got one of they Dymo label writers, NICE! Oh, and a thing to put my feet on because I am short. Ha ha! It's end of year and we have to spend all our budget money so they don't take it back. I'm not complaining!
Pam and I walked our 2 miles last night. The weather was warm and breezy- it felt great! Beth came by to show me an apartment complex they are thinking of moving to, then I was in bed by 9:30. I really didn't want to get up this morning when the alarm went off, but here I am!
I don't have big plans at all for tonight. I think I might go home and start working on Unit 2 for my online class. I want to get ahead so I don't have to cram like last week!
Well, I'm off to get some work done, then it's lunch time. Salad for me!
~A
Uneventful Weekend
I got lots of stuff done yesterday. I got most of my chores done except the floors, they need to be swept and mopped. UGH. That's my least favorite chore. I walked my usual 2 miles with Pam, then the guy came to fix my A/C in my bedroom. I had to go to Lowe's to get insulation stuff to go around the gaping gaps he left me, but I made it look good. After all my chores were done and my errands were ran, I went to Subway for lunch with Pam and Corey. Yum! Then, I went out to my parents house. My brother called and asked if I would come out. They were working in the yard, so I thought- why not? Well, they we're finished when I got there, but I got to play with the dogs and sit on the porch in the rocking chairs and spend some quality time with my family. We went on a motorcycle ride for almost 2 hours, but the weather was beautiful. My parents made all kinds of veggies on the grill, baked potates, and chicken. It was great! (Especially for my diet) I left around 9 and came home. Pam and Corey we're out with some friends for dinner and then they we're all going back to their house, but they called me at 11 and I just didn't feel like leaving the house again, so I opted to stay home. I just got up at 9:30 and I'm waiting on Pam to get ready and we're all going to breakfast. It's gonna be a late breakfast cause it's already after 10.
I might try to clean my floors today. Or maybe not. I am definately going to my parents house to wash my car, its so dirty from all the rain we've been getting. Yesterday when I was on my way to their house, the weather was so nice so I had the sunroof open and the music blaring and 'Since You Been Gone' came on by Kelly Clarkson- this is my song y'all....here's my favorite part:
"You had your chance you blew it
Out of sight, out of mind
Shut your mouth I just can't take it
Again and again and again and again"
If you haven't ever heard the song, you need to read the lyrics
here.
Well, I'm off to finish getting ready.
Happy Sunday!
~A
Randomness
Ok, so I went to bed at 8 last night! I'm old. It's official. I was just so worn out from work and tired that I decided I would crash early. I woke up at 3 am completely rested, so I had to force myself to sleep until 9:30. I was up at 5, 6, and 8:30. The good news is that I feel great today! In fact, I've already washed my dishes, drug all the laundry downstairs and started a load, stripped the sheets off my bed, cleaned out my fridge, and folded and put away all the clothes that we're already clean and sitting in baskets.
I just balanced my checkbook to see what the sad outcome was going to be, and I was right---SAD! Ha ha!
I've got a lot more cleaning that I want to do, and I might start reading for the next unit in my online class. I would love to finish the class before July 19th, and thats possible because we're aloud to work at our own pace. Maybe I will invite my friends over to play cards or watch movies tonight. Sean is at the beach this weekend and I feel a little lost without him, ha ha! He would love it if he knew it. He's called me everyday since he's been gone so I'm thinking he misses me too. Aww, I feel loved.
Well, I'm off to clean a little more, then get my walking shorts on, eek!
~A
All Done!
I'm done with the first unit in my online class, horray! I've literally worked on it every single night this week, I answered 9 essay questions, read 5 chapters that we're each 20 pages long, took 2 quizzes and 1 exam. I am officially finised with the first unit....only 3 more units to go. At least now I have 2 weeks until the next one is due and I won't be in such a hectic rush. I will probably start on Unit 2 this weekend, I don't want to get behind now that I am caught up. I'm so proud of my self.
I have a lot to do at work today, I probably shouldn't be posting right now. I have to write up this long report about my position thats due on the 15th and I only found out about it last Thursday, yippee! I have to do it, then meet with my boss to proof and he has to do some typing in it too, then we have to get the final draft together and have it to HR by the 15th. Eek! I will get it done, even if I have to work on it at home. :-(
I have solved the t-shirt dilemma, I'm giving it to my brother. I know if I give it to Sean, Michael will just take it, and it doesn't work like that. So, Happy Early Birthday Scott! :-)
It's so nice outside today that I hate being inside! :-( I have to leave my desk and run some errands in a little bit, so at least I will get some fresh air.
Since I finished Unit 1 my weekend plans are wide open. I am going to have to find something to do. I have a friend I don't see very often that has been bugging me to get up with her, so I might do that. I have to devote part of Saturday or Sunday to cleaning my house, I'm starting to see dust and I can't take it!
Well, I'm off to type this lovely report and count down until 5.
Have a Great Weekend!
~A
I'm SOOOOO excited!
Hey Y'all!
If you can't tell by the title of my post, I'm in a good mood! :-)
I went to the bank at lunch time and I was out in an hour with a loan in my own name, lower payments and a lower interest rate. Woooo Hoooo! I'm so glad I got this over with.
Today has been a total crazy day. I actually got up at 5 this morning and dropped Mom and our other car pool buddy off at work at 6:30, then I ran to the dealership to get my car serviced and even made it back to work by 7:30, an entire 1/2 hour early. It's amazing!
While I was at the bank I opened a new checking account. I have a savings account there and now that I have a checking account I can transfer money between the two online. GREAT! I hate to leave Wachovia because they are good, but I am better off with the credit union.
Only 4 more hours until we weigh in and I have another chapter to read tonight....ugh!
Have a good one,
~A
