There are days that I absolutely don’t want to do anything. Today is one of them. I want to leave work, go back home, and crawl back into bed. I feel so tired and worn down. I wish I could take some B12 or something that would give me some energy, but I can’t right now because of the diet I’m on.
Moving onto a happy note. I got a Nook this weekend! Yeah!! Just in case you don’t know what a Nook is, it’s an e-book reader. I really like it. It is very easy on the eyes (not like looking at a computer for a long time). I am overall impressed with it. I got it on Friday and played with it all weekend. If you enjoy reading, I would recommend it. I mean, this thing holds like 1500 books! And, each Friday you can get a free book. It’s a book of Barnes and Nobles choosing, but hey, free is free!
On another happy note, I just got back from my doctor and I have gotten rid of 100 pounds!!! Notice I say, gotten rid of instead of lost. I was told about 4 months ago that lost implies that it can be found again. I sure as hell do NOT want to find this weight again, therefore, it has been gotten rid of! Yay me! So, I now have between 60 and 70 to get rid of and then I will be done. I can’t wait! I’m hoping to be done by Christmas, but if that doesn’t happen then it will be shortly after that. Hey, I can see the finish line and it isn’t a mirage!
So, here’s my political thing for today. I copied this right out of the article from the Associated Press on Yahoo. I will put the link below. “ Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday that tough economic times require that he shutter a major command that employs some 5,000 people around Norfolk, Va., and begin to eliminate other jobs throughout the military.” Isn’t it the government that keeps telling us the recession is getting better? That they are creating more jobs? That we just need to be patient? That everything is going to be OK? Well, it doesn’t look like it’s getting better, not if the defense secretary is getting ready to cut approximately 5200 (after reading the article and counting the numbers) jobs. Hey, look at the bright side, at least the government extended the unemployment insurance benefits! (Please note: that last line was my attempt at a “dripping with sarcasm” sentence.)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_pentagon_budget_cuts
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Milestones and Forgiveness vs. Permission
Yesterday I hit a milestone for me. I have lost 101 pounds so far on my diet! I was very excited when I stepped on the scale yesterday morning. It has been a very hard journey, but I am so happy that it totally makes up for the hard parts. Yay me!
OK, I know that I have done this (although I think I can honestly say I try not to because it isn't fair to my hubby) and I'm pretty sure that you have too. You go do something without "asking for permission" (not that we really have to ask, but saying something to our significant other would probably have been a better choice) so now you ask for forgiveness (because you should have said something to begin with and your spouses feeling are hurt). Knowing that I have done it doesn't make it right and having it done to me really sucks! Last night my hubby was on his way home and it started raining really bad. He called a friend and he said to stop on by and wait the weather out so my hubby did. Did it ever cross my hubby's mind to give me a call, text, anything? Nope. Bad storm and all. I got tired of waiting and went to bed. I figured if something happened to him that I would get a phone call eventually. I was tired and have to get up early for work. When my alarm clock went off this morning, low and behold, there he was in bed with me. I got up, went into the kitchen and made up both a cup of coffee and checked my phone. He had written me a text at 9:38 saying he was sorry, had stopped at a friends and is now on his way home. He had gotten there about 8:10 and I went to bed at 8:45 or so. He was really sorry this morning and I said, you know, you should have let me know at 8:10 so I would have at least known he was OK. Oh, I know, I know, came his reply. Well, if you know then why don't you do it??? It really hurts my feelings that I wasn't even a thought to him until after he had done what he wanted to do. And, he knows me, so he knew that I would have already been in bed by the time he sent the text. I am so irritated!
Another thing. I really don't want this to be a political blog, but I have to throw my 2 cents worth out there over SB1070 (Arizona's New Immigration Law). I live in Arizona. I have lived here for about 15 years or so. I have absolutely no problem with immigrants coming here and making a living going through the proper channels. As a matter of fact, I have a couple of friends that are here on work visa's. They are doing it the right way and they are also in the process of becoming citizen's. What I do have a problem with is someone "hoping the fence" and setting up camp. I wouldn't allow a stranger to hop my fence and set up camp in my backyard, so why should the United States of America do this? I do not understand why this concept is so hard for some people to understand. The news media was showing people who are against SB1070 picketing in downtown, holding signs that read "We Have Rights". NO YOU DON'T! If you are here illegally, you don't have any rights! I am just perplexed by this whole situation. If any of us went to another country and refused to leave they would forcefully make us leave. Why can't we do that?
OK, I know that I have done this (although I think I can honestly say I try not to because it isn't fair to my hubby) and I'm pretty sure that you have too. You go do something without "asking for permission" (not that we really have to ask, but saying something to our significant other would probably have been a better choice) so now you ask for forgiveness (because you should have said something to begin with and your spouses feeling are hurt). Knowing that I have done it doesn't make it right and having it done to me really sucks! Last night my hubby was on his way home and it started raining really bad. He called a friend and he said to stop on by and wait the weather out so my hubby did. Did it ever cross my hubby's mind to give me a call, text, anything? Nope. Bad storm and all. I got tired of waiting and went to bed. I figured if something happened to him that I would get a phone call eventually. I was tired and have to get up early for work. When my alarm clock went off this morning, low and behold, there he was in bed with me. I got up, went into the kitchen and made up both a cup of coffee and checked my phone. He had written me a text at 9:38 saying he was sorry, had stopped at a friends and is now on his way home. He had gotten there about 8:10 and I went to bed at 8:45 or so. He was really sorry this morning and I said, you know, you should have let me know at 8:10 so I would have at least known he was OK. Oh, I know, I know, came his reply. Well, if you know then why don't you do it??? It really hurts my feelings that I wasn't even a thought to him until after he had done what he wanted to do. And, he knows me, so he knew that I would have already been in bed by the time he sent the text. I am so irritated!
Another thing. I really don't want this to be a political blog, but I have to throw my 2 cents worth out there over SB1070 (Arizona's New Immigration Law). I live in Arizona. I have lived here for about 15 years or so. I have absolutely no problem with immigrants coming here and making a living going through the proper channels. As a matter of fact, I have a couple of friends that are here on work visa's. They are doing it the right way and they are also in the process of becoming citizen's. What I do have a problem with is someone "hoping the fence" and setting up camp. I wouldn't allow a stranger to hop my fence and set up camp in my backyard, so why should the United States of America do this? I do not understand why this concept is so hard for some people to understand. The news media was showing people who are against SB1070 picketing in downtown, holding signs that read "We Have Rights". NO YOU DON'T! If you are here illegally, you don't have any rights! I am just perplexed by this whole situation. If any of us went to another country and refused to leave they would forcefully make us leave. Why can't we do that?
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Is it just a girl thing?
So this morning, as I was getting ready for work, I was trying to find something to wear.. Now I do know some guys who take longer to get ready than I do, but I have always been a tom-boy, so I don't generally take time to do the make-up and hair and what not. But since I have lost over 65 lbs lets just say that I have lots of clothes that don't fit and find a self confidence that has me putting a little more effort into my appearance.
Anyhow, I have had this pair of jeans in my closet that I bought on sale, that were a couple (that's putting it nicely) sizes too small. God only knows how long ago. They were my 'inspiration jeans'. Not necessarily the size I want to be, but a 'stepping stone' to lose weight. Anyhow, these jeans have just sat in my closet for a very long time. I am talking years! As I put on my other jeans this morning and grabbed my belt, since they are too big (and I refuse to buy more until I lose some more or stay at this size for a while) I saw the jeans just hanging there and decided why not try them on.
Expecting disappointment, I took them off the hanger, started sliding them them up my hips. I'll admit, I almost stopped at one point, when they seemed like they might be a little snug when I got to my hips (as I have been wearing pants about 2 sizes big for the last month and a half). They slid into place. Still skeptical that I could actually zip them up, I started the zipper up the track, only to find that it slid into place smoothly!
My day has started off GREAT! I will be in a great mood (at least until someone pisses me off). I feel an amazing amount of confidence in myself.
Is this just a girl thing to buy a pair of pants or outfit as inspiration to lose weight? I'll be honest, until they fit, for the most part, they really annoyed me and got pushed into the back of the closet really quickly! But today, it really made my day!
Anyhow, I have had this pair of jeans in my closet that I bought on sale, that were a couple (that's putting it nicely) sizes too small. God only knows how long ago. They were my 'inspiration jeans'. Not necessarily the size I want to be, but a 'stepping stone' to lose weight. Anyhow, these jeans have just sat in my closet for a very long time. I am talking years! As I put on my other jeans this morning and grabbed my belt, since they are too big (and I refuse to buy more until I lose some more or stay at this size for a while) I saw the jeans just hanging there and decided why not try them on.
Expecting disappointment, I took them off the hanger, started sliding them them up my hips. I'll admit, I almost stopped at one point, when they seemed like they might be a little snug when I got to my hips (as I have been wearing pants about 2 sizes big for the last month and a half). They slid into place. Still skeptical that I could actually zip them up, I started the zipper up the track, only to find that it slid into place smoothly!
My day has started off GREAT! I will be in a great mood (at least until someone pisses me off). I feel an amazing amount of confidence in myself.
Is this just a girl thing to buy a pair of pants or outfit as inspiration to lose weight? I'll be honest, until they fit, for the most part, they really annoyed me and got pushed into the back of the closet really quickly! But today, it really made my day!
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