I realize I was supposed to write a week ago but with so many events at work and in my personal life, it slipped my mind every time I was at a computer.
For the 1st week of my weight loss, I did lose 6 pounds! For week 2, I stayed at the same weight. Which I'm actually happy with myself. It seemed every day last week I had a Christmas lunch or dinner to go to. And if I didn't have either, well it was a quick meal night because there was something else going on. So I just made sure I didn't eat large portions of the bad things and when I could help what I ate, it was healthy. So that's why I'm proud.
I'm back on counting calories today and should be every day of this week but Friday. I work on a college campus and have to work the graduation so we'll be fed by the department :) But hopefully I can get a few more pounds off by Christmas!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Changes
Been a while since I wrote! A few changes since the last time I wrote. I did decide to go back to school to seek my Masters Degree, I start in January! I'm excited. I'm majoring in Professional Counseling. I've always wanted to do something with children and help make families happy. So with that my options are open to numerous fields, and not just with children, I can work with adults if I need to do until I find the job I really want or if I ever need a change. It'll be tough with a 16 month old and a husband that's only home a few evenings out of the week, but I can do it!
I've also decided it's time for me to get healthy again. So this blog may turn into a vent/weight loss blog :) I miss the days that I could run and feel great and play sports without feeling old the next day. A lot of people say they'll wait until the beginning of the year as their resolution, I used to be one of those people, but by the time the new year starts, I could already be a quarter of the way there. So why waste time? I started changing some eating habits yesterday and actually lost 2 pounds! A few years ago when I lost a lot of weight I did it by not eating carbs or any sugars. I lost 50 pounds and felt great. But as soon as I start eating the things I shouldn't again, it came back a lot faster than I got rid of it. So this time I'm not going to completely deprive myself of bad food. I'll take it in very little moderation so that I don't have the same thing happen. I also made a detox water I found on Pinterest yesterday. It has ginger root and mangos in it. It's not bad, I'm not a big mango fan but the flavor of what I made is pretty weak, so I can tolerate it.
I'll check in on Monday to let you know how the week went :)
I've also decided it's time for me to get healthy again. So this blog may turn into a vent/weight loss blog :) I miss the days that I could run and feel great and play sports without feeling old the next day. A lot of people say they'll wait until the beginning of the year as their resolution, I used to be one of those people, but by the time the new year starts, I could already be a quarter of the way there. So why waste time? I started changing some eating habits yesterday and actually lost 2 pounds! A few years ago when I lost a lot of weight I did it by not eating carbs or any sugars. I lost 50 pounds and felt great. But as soon as I start eating the things I shouldn't again, it came back a lot faster than I got rid of it. So this time I'm not going to completely deprive myself of bad food. I'll take it in very little moderation so that I don't have the same thing happen. I also made a detox water I found on Pinterest yesterday. It has ginger root and mangos in it. It's not bad, I'm not a big mango fan but the flavor of what I made is pretty weak, so I can tolerate it.
I'll check in on Monday to let you know how the week went :)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Had this email forwarded to me today. I liked it so much I wanted to repost. I do believe though, that the dates could be extended to mid 80s at least, because I know my childhood was like this:
Born 1930 - 1979
You definitely need to read the statement by Jay. Oh so true.
Those of You Born
1930 - 1979
At the end of this Email is a quote of the month by Jay Leno.. If you don't read anything else, PleaseRead what he Said.
Very well stated, Mr. Leno.
TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE
1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!
First, we survived being born to mothers
Who smoked and/or drank while they were
Pregnant.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing,
Tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.
Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, Locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode Our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.
As infants & children,
We would ride in cars with no car seats,
No booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.
Riding in the back of a pick-up truck on a warm day
Was always a special treat.
We drank water
From the garden hose and not from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends,
From one bottle and no one actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon..
We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar.
And, we weren't overweight.
WHY?
Because we were
Always outside playing...that's why!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, As long as we were back when the
Streetlights came on.
No one was able
To reach us all day. And, we were O.K.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps And then ride them down the hill, only to find out
We forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes
a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's and X-boxes.
There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable,
No video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's,
No cell phones, No personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS
And we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth
And there were no lawsuits from these accidents.
We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, And the worms did not live in us
Forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, Made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, Although we were told it would happen,
We did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and Knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just
Walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team.
Those who didn't had to learn to deal
With disappointment.
Imagine that!!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law Was unheard of.
They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best
Risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.
The past 50 years
Have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility,
and we learned how to deal with it all.
If YOU are one of them?
CONGRATULATIONS!
You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the
lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives
for our own good .
While you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know
how brave and lucky their parents were.
Kind of makes you want to run through the house
with scissors, doesn't it ?
The quote of the
month is by Jay Leno:
"With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,
mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms
tearing up the country from one end to another,
and with the threat of swine flu
and terrorist attacks.
Are we sure this is a good time
to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?'
Born 1930 - 1979
You definitely need to read the statement by Jay. Oh so true.
Those of You Born
1930 - 1979
At the end of this Email is a quote of the month by Jay Leno.. If you don't read anything else, PleaseRead what he Said.
Very well stated, Mr. Leno.
TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE
1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!
First, we survived being born to mothers
Who smoked and/or drank while they were
Pregnant.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing,
Tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.
Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, Locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode Our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.
As infants & children,
We would ride in cars with no car seats,
No booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.
Riding in the back of a pick-up truck on a warm day
Was always a special treat.
We drank water
From the garden hose and not from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends,
From one bottle and no one actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon..
We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar.
And, we weren't overweight.
WHY?
Because we were
Always outside playing...that's why!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, As long as we were back when the
Streetlights came on.
No one was able
To reach us all day. And, we were O.K.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps And then ride them down the hill, only to find out
We forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes
a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's and X-boxes.
There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable,
No video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's,
No cell phones, No personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS
And we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth
And there were no lawsuits from these accidents.
We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, And the worms did not live in us
Forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, Made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, Although we were told it would happen,
We did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and Knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just
Walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team.
Those who didn't had to learn to deal
With disappointment.
Imagine that!!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law Was unheard of.
They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best
Risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.
The past 50 years
Have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility,
and we learned how to deal with it all.
If YOU are one of them?
CONGRATULATIONS!
You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the
lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives
for our own good .
While you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know
how brave and lucky their parents were.
Kind of makes you want to run through the house
with scissors, doesn't it ?
The quote of the
month is by Jay Leno:
"With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,
mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms
tearing up the country from one end to another,
and with the threat of swine flu
and terrorist attacks.
Are we sure this is a good time
to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?'
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Extended Weekend
The long weekend wasn't as long as I wish it would have been, but it was still nice. My husband had to work Saturday and Sunday :( So me and Madison made our own fun. Saturday we really just laid back, did some grocery shopping, and then I put her in the pool for the first time. She loved it! I figured she would since she enjoys bath time - I love having a little water baby :)
Sunday we went to church then out to eat with my family. Again didn't do much after. Monday, yesterday, we had our friends over. They have triplets that are about 2 months older than Madison. So they were having a ball with one another!
Tomorrow my baby girl starts going to a full time child care provider. She'll be the youngest out of several children, but I think it'll be good for her. And it'll be good for my husband, especially when he goes back to night shifts. Right now when he gets off from a 12 hours shift, he'll stay up all day with her until I get home. So we're talking about 28 hours all together before he gets to go back to sleep. I hate it for him but at the time it's all we could do.
But I'm rambling! I know it's the day after, but for those that have, are, or will server in our US Military, THANK YOU!! I was born a Military Brat and I'm proud of it! All you do it appreciated!
Here are a couple pics of this weekend!
Sunday we went to church then out to eat with my family. Again didn't do much after. Monday, yesterday, we had our friends over. They have triplets that are about 2 months older than Madison. So they were having a ball with one another!
Tomorrow my baby girl starts going to a full time child care provider. She'll be the youngest out of several children, but I think it'll be good for her. And it'll be good for my husband, especially when he goes back to night shifts. Right now when he gets off from a 12 hours shift, he'll stay up all day with her until I get home. So we're talking about 28 hours all together before he gets to go back to sleep. I hate it for him but at the time it's all we could do.
But I'm rambling! I know it's the day after, but for those that have, are, or will server in our US Military, THANK YOU!! I was born a Military Brat and I'm proud of it! All you do it appreciated!
Here are a couple pics of this weekend!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
An Escape from Reality
I've started reading again! I'm pretty excited and proud of myself. My last year in college I began really starting to get into reading for the first time since high school. Last year I was so busy and over whelmed with getting ready for my daughter's arrival, and then once she was here, forget it! But a couple weeks ago I bought a book, started reading it this past Saturday and I've already finished it. AND I started another one, all with an 8 month old!! Yes, my daughter is 8 months old today :) But it's been so nice to just sink myself into another world for at least an hour a day to escape the realities of life.
I'm also pretty excited about my upcoming 2 year anniversary with my husband. The last 2 years have really tested us, so we're ready for a year of bliss; God willing. About a month before we were married, Anthony's grandpa was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer located in his spine. By the time our wedding day came, he was in poor shape, with hospice. Most of his family from that side didn't even come to the wedding and chose to stay by his bedside. 2 days later, he passed. We were congratulated by that side of the family at a funeral...not really the best way to celebrate.
Last year, a couple of days before our first anniversary, my grandpa was in the hospital due to stage 4 cancer in all his bones. Anthony's grandpa had never had cancer, it was just caught too late. My grandpa had been fighting cancer for most of my life. I was by his bedside when he took his last breath. Our anniversary was spent at his funeral.
So this year, Anthony and I have both asked off for June 5th, since it's a Tuesday and we'd normally be working. We plan on dropping off Madison at the sitter's and have an US day. I'm so excited! And we don't even have anything planned. But it's been a while since he and I have done something just me and him, we know that this is because we're parents, and couldn't be happier to be. But we also know sometimes you just need a break. So a day where we don't have to worry about work, taking care of the baby, and just enjoy each other for the first time on what was supposed to be a great day for the past 2 years. June 5th will hopefully finally mean something other than sorrow.
I'm also pretty excited about my upcoming 2 year anniversary with my husband. The last 2 years have really tested us, so we're ready for a year of bliss; God willing. About a month before we were married, Anthony's grandpa was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer located in his spine. By the time our wedding day came, he was in poor shape, with hospice. Most of his family from that side didn't even come to the wedding and chose to stay by his bedside. 2 days later, he passed. We were congratulated by that side of the family at a funeral...not really the best way to celebrate.
Last year, a couple of days before our first anniversary, my grandpa was in the hospital due to stage 4 cancer in all his bones. Anthony's grandpa had never had cancer, it was just caught too late. My grandpa had been fighting cancer for most of my life. I was by his bedside when he took his last breath. Our anniversary was spent at his funeral.
So this year, Anthony and I have both asked off for June 5th, since it's a Tuesday and we'd normally be working. We plan on dropping off Madison at the sitter's and have an US day. I'm so excited! And we don't even have anything planned. But it's been a while since he and I have done something just me and him, we know that this is because we're parents, and couldn't be happier to be. But we also know sometimes you just need a break. So a day where we don't have to worry about work, taking care of the baby, and just enjoy each other for the first time on what was supposed to be a great day for the past 2 years. June 5th will hopefully finally mean something other than sorrow.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Need a Break!
Life has been hectic, and because so, it's been a while since I've posted. Today I lost it! I've been contemplating these last few weeks on deactivating my Facebook account for various reasons, but the most important one is because of the way people are now. Facebook used to be fun, put up your status, share your pictures, and keep in touch. Now it's nothing but arguing, drama, and just flat up stupid stuff. So I deactivated as of this morning. I'll most likely reactivate in the future, but I really do plan on waiting a while. When your day is ruined because of someone's status, you know it's time for a change. I'm tired of all the hating. I have an opinion when it comes to issues, everyone does. I will let you know what my opinions are, and you're free to let me know yours. But DO NOT tell me I'm wrong for believing in what I do, and I will show you the same respect. And that's exactly what Facebook has become, especially in the past week. I'm thinking after elections is a good time to hop back on...but we'll see. But I think a good detox will do me some good!
In other news, I think I was talking about my job situation last time I posted. Well, a permanent position opened up where I'm at, I applied, interviewed, and got the job!! So I'm now a permanent fixture! :) AND, it's $3.00 more an hour. It never fails that just when I think we're at the end of our rope, God provides and proves that he is the ultimate provider and answers prayers. I truly believe he brings us to hardships and puts us in difficult situations for a reason. To give us a chance to make a choice, to continue to confide and believe in him, or to turn away. It's those that stay strong and faithful that come out OK in the end.
But now that my Facebook is deactivated, this will be my outlet. So I would expect more posts than what I was doing before!
In other news, I think I was talking about my job situation last time I posted. Well, a permanent position opened up where I'm at, I applied, interviewed, and got the job!! So I'm now a permanent fixture! :) AND, it's $3.00 more an hour. It never fails that just when I think we're at the end of our rope, God provides and proves that he is the ultimate provider and answers prayers. I truly believe he brings us to hardships and puts us in difficult situations for a reason. To give us a chance to make a choice, to continue to confide and believe in him, or to turn away. It's those that stay strong and faithful that come out OK in the end.
But now that my Facebook is deactivated, this will be my outlet. So I would expect more posts than what I was doing before!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Never Fails
Just as you think you're getting somewhere or everything is going great, life has to show you that it's impossible to have everything headed in the right direction.
My husband was in an accident yesterday. Our truck is more than likely going to be a total loss. It wasn't my husband's fault, which is the good news. The other driver pulled out in front of him and my husband had no time to stop nor had anywhere to go but into the other car's side. But the bad news, is that we got the truck we have because we deiced we didn't want 2 car payments. So we sold are really nice truck to get this one. We knew the truck we were getting was dependable because it was from my parents, and my husband is only the 3rd owner. So although it was 18 years old, it only had 118,000 miles! But now, we're going to get maybe a couple grand from the truck to get something else and well, we still don't want 2 car payments. So it's either, get another payment and get something we know will be a good ride, or get something old (again) and HOPE that it's a good vehicle and we won't have to pour money into it. UGH!
So we'll see what the Adjuster says when they call today or Monday. Until then I'll be picking up a rental car tomorrow.
But it's Friday, the sun is out (almost) and it should be warm, I'm inside so I don't really know at the moment, so I'm thankful that today is here. Epically thankful that my husband came out of the accident with only some bruises and pretty nasty cuts. And somehow we always make it through things, I know this is because God is watching out for us and we trust in Him to take care of us.
My husband was in an accident yesterday. Our truck is more than likely going to be a total loss. It wasn't my husband's fault, which is the good news. The other driver pulled out in front of him and my husband had no time to stop nor had anywhere to go but into the other car's side. But the bad news, is that we got the truck we have because we deiced we didn't want 2 car payments. So we sold are really nice truck to get this one. We knew the truck we were getting was dependable because it was from my parents, and my husband is only the 3rd owner. So although it was 18 years old, it only had 118,000 miles! But now, we're going to get maybe a couple grand from the truck to get something else and well, we still don't want 2 car payments. So it's either, get another payment and get something we know will be a good ride, or get something old (again) and HOPE that it's a good vehicle and we won't have to pour money into it. UGH!
So we'll see what the Adjuster says when they call today or Monday. Until then I'll be picking up a rental car tomorrow.
But it's Friday, the sun is out (almost) and it should be warm, I'm inside so I don't really know at the moment, so I'm thankful that today is here. Epically thankful that my husband came out of the accident with only some bruises and pretty nasty cuts. And somehow we always make it through things, I know this is because God is watching out for us and we trust in Him to take care of us.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Hello Spring!
Yeah it's been a couple weeks since I wrote...but I haven't had too much on my mind. Life has been good though. I had an interview 2 weeks ago, I think it went well, but I know it's not the job i want. So I'm kinda hoping they don't call :) But I've been plugging away and submitting my resume to everywhere I think I would be happy and provide for my family.
Yesterday...was GORGEOUS!! The weather has finally made it's way back into the 70's (80's today!) and was awesome. My sitter called out on me, which ended up not being so bad. I was super exhausted anyway and since it was so nice, I didn't mind. My baby girl and I spent some time and ate lunch at the park. She loved it, as much at a 6 month old can. I'm super excited to watch her try new things. Seeing her develop day by day and the expressions she get on her face just melt my heart and make me so proud. Being a mother is without a doubt the best feeling a person could possible have. You truly don't know the love of a parent until you become one.
I'm looking forward to the weekend, since it's supposed to be nice again I'm thinking about taking her to her first parade. Sure she won't understand what's going on but she loves just watching people do things. It almost seems as though she studies your every move. So having her in public and watching her taking it all in makes for a good time.
But until then, I'll be slaving away here at my desk just watching the students walk by enjoying the day from the side of the wall I wish I was on.
Yesterday...was GORGEOUS!! The weather has finally made it's way back into the 70's (80's today!) and was awesome. My sitter called out on me, which ended up not being so bad. I was super exhausted anyway and since it was so nice, I didn't mind. My baby girl and I spent some time and ate lunch at the park. She loved it, as much at a 6 month old can. I'm super excited to watch her try new things. Seeing her develop day by day and the expressions she get on her face just melt my heart and make me so proud. Being a mother is without a doubt the best feeling a person could possible have. You truly don't know the love of a parent until you become one.
I'm looking forward to the weekend, since it's supposed to be nice again I'm thinking about taking her to her first parade. Sure she won't understand what's going on but she loves just watching people do things. It almost seems as though she studies your every move. So having her in public and watching her taking it all in makes for a good time.
But until then, I'll be slaving away here at my desk just watching the students walk by enjoying the day from the side of the wall I wish I was on.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
How Did I Ever?
How I ever lived the "college life" is beyond me! It used to be nothing to go out, party, be in bed around 3 or 4 and get up for class (with a massive hangover) at 8. But now...ugh! Madison didn't have such a great evening. She started screaming at 5:30 and would not stop. We could tell she was in pain, and obviously with a 5 month old, you have no idea what it is that's bothering her. But we tried everything, a bottle, toys, putting her down for sleep, NOTHING! So we then called the on call doctor, which luckily was her's! He told us it was possible her ear infection could be back. Which a couple of weeks ago when I was told she had one, we had no idea! We knew she had a cold, but I was taking her in to make sure it wasn't a sinus infection. She didn't have any symptoms of an ear infection that were noticeable. But either way, he told us we should take her on in the the emergency room to be checked out.
Of course when we get there she calmed down! And after waiting for 3 hours we finally seen a doctor. He checked everything out and then told us that her throat was really red, a little swollen, and that it was up to us if we wanted to run a strep test...of course! So we had that done and then waited for another hour - ugh! First person we see after the test was taken was a nurse. She comes in and says, "So he wants you to call her pediatrician as soon as possible....." So of course I panic and ask, what's wrong?!?! She then looks at me strange and said, "nothing, the test came back negative". Apparently she was under the impression the doctor had come back to tell us the results and the phone call to Madison's doctor was just to let him know how she was doing. OK, well, don't put it the way you did.
So we finally got home about 2:30 am and in the bed at 3. Madison ended up being fussy so I let her sleep with me while Anthony slept in our guest bedroom. She was restless all night, so my 4 hours of sleep were really crappy! I'm not here at work and the coffee isn't strong enough.
I also think my little stinker is teething. But I found Momsicles online, seem neat. Frozen BM or formula, it's cold on their gums and taste good (to them!). It's hard to believe she'll be 5 months in 2 days. Last night at the office her hospital bracelet said she was 150 days old. :)
But now I'm just beginning to ramble. So everyone have a great day, and pray I don't fall asleep at work!
Of course when we get there she calmed down! And after waiting for 3 hours we finally seen a doctor. He checked everything out and then told us that her throat was really red, a little swollen, and that it was up to us if we wanted to run a strep test...of course! So we had that done and then waited for another hour - ugh! First person we see after the test was taken was a nurse. She comes in and says, "So he wants you to call her pediatrician as soon as possible....." So of course I panic and ask, what's wrong?!?! She then looks at me strange and said, "nothing, the test came back negative". Apparently she was under the impression the doctor had come back to tell us the results and the phone call to Madison's doctor was just to let him know how she was doing. OK, well, don't put it the way you did.
So we finally got home about 2:30 am and in the bed at 3. Madison ended up being fussy so I let her sleep with me while Anthony slept in our guest bedroom. She was restless all night, so my 4 hours of sleep were really crappy! I'm not here at work and the coffee isn't strong enough.
I also think my little stinker is teething. But I found Momsicles online, seem neat. Frozen BM or formula, it's cold on their gums and taste good (to them!). It's hard to believe she'll be 5 months in 2 days. Last night at the office her hospital bracelet said she was 150 days old. :)
But now I'm just beginning to ramble. So everyone have a great day, and pray I don't fall asleep at work!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Much Needed Weekend
This weekend is definitely what I needed! After work Friday, me my husband and our daughter went on a little family outing. We did a little shopping then went to dinner. Madison, our daughter, was so good! So while at the shoe store I decided to buy her her first pair of Nikes. I also said I would never buy my child that young expensive shoes, but they were cute! :)
Saturday, Anthony, my husband, and I decided to celebrate our Valentine's. My parents watched Madison for us. We had a plan set on watching a movie and then trying a seafood place in town we've always wanted to try. Well we get to the theater 40minutes before the movies was supposed to start and they were still sold out. We didn't want to rush to eat and make it for the following movie so we just decided to take a late one. But instead of trying the seafood place, since it was over an hour before they opened, we went to our favorite Japanese place. :) We then just killed a couple of hours before seeing the movie, "The Vow". Which is a very good movie! Ending could have been a little better, but I guess since it's based on actual events, there's not really a lot you can do. It's a BitterSweet story for the couple that it's about, they tell you where they're at today at the end.
And yesterday, we did pretty much nothing, which was nice!
It felt great to be baby free for 6 hours Saturday. As much as I love my daughter, that's the first time I've been away from her for that long not being at work since she was born. So to have fun and do what I wanted felt good. I still always feel a little guilty for going out without her. But my mom keeps reassuring me that life doesn't stop just because you have children, and to just be lucky I have the support system that's willing to watch her. My parents are pretty great about spending time with her. Being the first grandchild, she was spoiled before entering the world. And they love to spend time with her.
But here I am now, Monday morning and at work...FUN! But I just had to put out there after my post last week about how much better I'm feeling about things today! :)
Saturday, Anthony, my husband, and I decided to celebrate our Valentine's. My parents watched Madison for us. We had a plan set on watching a movie and then trying a seafood place in town we've always wanted to try. Well we get to the theater 40minutes before the movies was supposed to start and they were still sold out. We didn't want to rush to eat and make it for the following movie so we just decided to take a late one. But instead of trying the seafood place, since it was over an hour before they opened, we went to our favorite Japanese place. :) We then just killed a couple of hours before seeing the movie, "The Vow". Which is a very good movie! Ending could have been a little better, but I guess since it's based on actual events, there's not really a lot you can do. It's a BitterSweet story for the couple that it's about, they tell you where they're at today at the end.
And yesterday, we did pretty much nothing, which was nice!
It felt great to be baby free for 6 hours Saturday. As much as I love my daughter, that's the first time I've been away from her for that long not being at work since she was born. So to have fun and do what I wanted felt good. I still always feel a little guilty for going out without her. But my mom keeps reassuring me that life doesn't stop just because you have children, and to just be lucky I have the support system that's willing to watch her. My parents are pretty great about spending time with her. Being the first grandchild, she was spoiled before entering the world. And they love to spend time with her.
But here I am now, Monday morning and at work...FUN! But I just had to put out there after my post last week about how much better I'm feeling about things today! :)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
A Blogger Once Again!
I've always enjoyed blogging. It gives me the release I need to get through some situations, and ever since MySpace became lame, I deleted my account and haven't blogged since. I've missed it! So I finally decided it was time to cave and start up a new one. YAY! Do I know if anyone will read this or become "followers"? NO. If they do, great, but just knowing that my words are out there for people to read if they want makes things feel better sometimes. I guess it makes me feel like I'm not bogging others down with my problems. If you come here and want to read, then you can. If you could care less, then that's fine as well.
So as stated, I like to vent my problems through blogs. Lately I've really needed a good vent, which is what pushed me to this. I've just felt out of sync this entire week. Exhausted, not wanting to do anything, and I have the urge to just drop everything and leave for a couple days. I've had horrible headaches, I've been moody, and just depressed. Years ago when I had the same symptoms, I went to the doctor because I was concerned about the headaches. I was having dizzy spells, blacking out, and wanted nothing but sleep. After numerous test and physicals, it was declared that I was just stressed out. So I ended the relationship I was in, stepped out of my supervisor position at work, and focused on me. It helped! Until I made some serious mistakes that I'm still paying for til this day; that's a blog for another day!
But my situation today? I have an amazing husband, a beautiful baby girl (5 months old on the 23rd), an OK job - it's temporary and not hard, pays the bills - and an awesome support group of family and friends. So I can't really figure out what's going on. I'm hoping it's just a funk that will pass when this weekend hits. There are a few things in my life that could get better, maybe that's what I'm stressing over. I've been waiting for that awesome career job since graduating college in 2010. I keep telling myself that all these interviews I'm doing and not getting calls backs are just God's way of telling me that those jobs aren't where He wants me to be. He'll provide when it's time.
I also keep going back to what our Pastor was talking about a few weeks ago. His sermon was about the path God wants you to take and what work He wants you to do in your life, and how to find out your path. I've wrestled with the decision on going back to school a lot lately. I truly feel like I know what I'm supposed to be doing, but it requires for me to get a different degree. If I didn't have my daughter, I'd be jumping to the chance. Right now I'm slowly weighing my options. But with each semester that passes I'm getting further away from what I want to be doing. So then I also think that's why I haven't landed the career job I'm looking for. Because all these business related jobs aren't what I'm supposed to be doing.
:sigh: I'm already feeling better! :)
I did, today, file my FASFA, and have the consent form for my previous University to send my transcript over to the potential College. So I'm taking the steps I need, FINALLY, to this done. I guess we'll just have to see what they say!
So as stated, I like to vent my problems through blogs. Lately I've really needed a good vent, which is what pushed me to this. I've just felt out of sync this entire week. Exhausted, not wanting to do anything, and I have the urge to just drop everything and leave for a couple days. I've had horrible headaches, I've been moody, and just depressed. Years ago when I had the same symptoms, I went to the doctor because I was concerned about the headaches. I was having dizzy spells, blacking out, and wanted nothing but sleep. After numerous test and physicals, it was declared that I was just stressed out. So I ended the relationship I was in, stepped out of my supervisor position at work, and focused on me. It helped! Until I made some serious mistakes that I'm still paying for til this day; that's a blog for another day!
But my situation today? I have an amazing husband, a beautiful baby girl (5 months old on the 23rd), an OK job - it's temporary and not hard, pays the bills - and an awesome support group of family and friends. So I can't really figure out what's going on. I'm hoping it's just a funk that will pass when this weekend hits. There are a few things in my life that could get better, maybe that's what I'm stressing over. I've been waiting for that awesome career job since graduating college in 2010. I keep telling myself that all these interviews I'm doing and not getting calls backs are just God's way of telling me that those jobs aren't where He wants me to be. He'll provide when it's time.
I also keep going back to what our Pastor was talking about a few weeks ago. His sermon was about the path God wants you to take and what work He wants you to do in your life, and how to find out your path. I've wrestled with the decision on going back to school a lot lately. I truly feel like I know what I'm supposed to be doing, but it requires for me to get a different degree. If I didn't have my daughter, I'd be jumping to the chance. Right now I'm slowly weighing my options. But with each semester that passes I'm getting further away from what I want to be doing. So then I also think that's why I haven't landed the career job I'm looking for. Because all these business related jobs aren't what I'm supposed to be doing.
:sigh: I'm already feeling better! :)
I did, today, file my FASFA, and have the consent form for my previous University to send my transcript over to the potential College. So I'm taking the steps I need, FINALLY, to this done. I guess we'll just have to see what they say!
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