Today I slept in until 10 am! Well, I woke up a few times before that but I didn't get up until 10:00 :) It was beautiful! I actually took some medicine last night and it knocked me out. The bad thing is that I have felt pretty drugged all day. I could barely keep my eyes open which was bad because I had a lot to do today. Tomorrow our church is having Sunday School and then a Fun Fest with all kinds of stuff including trunk-or-treat. I made a big crockpot of vegetable soup and three dozen peanut butter cookies. I also made a bunch of bows for the craft booth. I made Chloe a bee costume and Noah a spider costume. I am going to wear a ladybug costume that I made a few years ago and Mark is going to be an exterminator. It'll be a fun day but very busy too. I plan on taking tons of pictures so I'll post some soon.
I have been doing really good on my diet so far. I have lost 9 lbs total :) It is such a hard, slow process but I am doing it! I am going to take a little break tomorrow for the Fun Fest though. I don't think I will be able to not eat all the yummy food that will be there. I won't go food crazy, but I will have to eat some of it! I'll have to come back home tomorrow night and go at least 3 or 4 miles on the gazelle haha! I don't think that one day off the diet will kill me :)
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
A Few Things That Annoy Me...
When guys wear pants with their shirt tucked in but don't wear a belt.
When customers come in at work and I say hello and they completely ignore me...rude people.
How absolutely ridiculously overpriced school pictures are.
When people try to embarrass other people.
When customers get mad at me when I say I can't change the price for an item.
Hearing people chew their food.
My sewing machine!!!! I clearly just do not understand how to work the thing or something because I am constantly breaking the thread or something else is going wrong.
How slow the weight loss process is.
Commercials.
Living too far away from my family to get hugs from them when I need them.
When people put WAY too much personal stuff on Facebook!
All of the gray hair that I am getting :( I'm not ready!!
Having too much to do and not enough time to do it.
Having to rely on my glasses or contacts so much.
My frizzy hair that I have to either straighten or put products in just to leave the house.
I could go on but I feel the need to start thinking about things that make me happy before I get in a really bad mood. It has just been "one of those days."
When customers come in at work and I say hello and they completely ignore me...rude people.
How absolutely ridiculously overpriced school pictures are.
When people try to embarrass other people.
When customers get mad at me when I say I can't change the price for an item.
Hearing people chew their food.
My sewing machine!!!! I clearly just do not understand how to work the thing or something because I am constantly breaking the thread or something else is going wrong.
How slow the weight loss process is.
Commercials.
Living too far away from my family to get hugs from them when I need them.
When people put WAY too much personal stuff on Facebook!
All of the gray hair that I am getting :( I'm not ready!!
Having too much to do and not enough time to do it.
Having to rely on my glasses or contacts so much.
My frizzy hair that I have to either straighten or put products in just to leave the house.
I could go on but I feel the need to start thinking about things that make me happy before I get in a really bad mood. It has just been "one of those days."
Monday, October 24, 2011
Busy, Busy, Busy
I have been a busy girl lately! I came across a blog with tons of craft ideas and I have been trying some of them. My church is having a Fun Fest next Sunday and I have been making things for it. I made a bunch of bows and some really cute hats and scarf sets from sweaters. I made some things for myself too, of course :) Sunday is also when we are having trunk-or-treat so I've been working on our costumes. I still have so much to do! And, not only do I have all of these crafts and things to finish, I have to bake a whole bunch of cookies (and do my best to avoid eating any of them), make vegetable soup, and try to get my house back in order. Oh, and I work every day this week too. I can do this! I think I can, I think I can....
I have done ok with my eating habits lately, minus a little cheat here and there. Haven't lost as much as I would have liked to but I didn't eat as good as I should/could have. I didn't cheat on my diet at all yesterday or today though!
On a side note, I had a bad day with headaches and numb hands and all that junk yesterday. I haven't had an MRI in over a year so it might be time to make a doctor's appointment. I sure was hoping that all of this health nonsense was over but it might just be time for a round two. Prayers are welcome!
Well, when I get finished making the stuff for the Fun Fest I will post pictures. I better get off of here now though, tons more to do!
I have done ok with my eating habits lately, minus a little cheat here and there. Haven't lost as much as I would have liked to but I didn't eat as good as I should/could have. I didn't cheat on my diet at all yesterday or today though!
On a side note, I had a bad day with headaches and numb hands and all that junk yesterday. I haven't had an MRI in over a year so it might be time to make a doctor's appointment. I sure was hoping that all of this health nonsense was over but it might just be time for a round two. Prayers are welcome!
Well, when I get finished making the stuff for the Fun Fest I will post pictures. I better get off of here now though, tons more to do!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Still Getting Used To Things
I am in my second week of my new job and I am still getting used to things. Not just learning things at work but learning how to still keep up with things at home. When I get home from work I am totally exhausted! My legs hurt, my arms hurt, and I am just so tired. The last thing I want to do when I get home is do laundry, dishes, start dinner, and pick up around the house. Not to mention all of the other cleaning that needs to be done. All I want to do is get in comfy clothes and fall asleep on the couch. My poor house is suffering! I need to start cleaning right when I get home and not sit down first because once I sit it is so hard to get back up! I'm sure I'll get used to it soon though.
Well, I cheated on my diet today. I had nachos at one of my favorite restaurants tonight. They were so goo but I felt super guilty. I came home and walked two miles to try to cancel the extra calories out! Hahaha! I have lost about five lbs so far though. I hope I didn't just gain some back. I'll weigh myself in the morning to see how much damage I did. I am really ready to fit in all of the clothes in my closet and dressers. My first goal is to be able to wear my wedding ring again without my finger turning blue! I'll be sure to update when I have reached that goal!
Well, I cheated on my diet today. I had nachos at one of my favorite restaurants tonight. They were so goo but I felt super guilty. I came home and walked two miles to try to cancel the extra calories out! Hahaha! I have lost about five lbs so far though. I hope I didn't just gain some back. I'll weigh myself in the morning to see how much damage I did. I am really ready to fit in all of the clothes in my closet and dressers. My first goal is to be able to wear my wedding ring again without my finger turning blue! I'll be sure to update when I have reached that goal!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Weight Watchers and My New Job
Well, I did it.... I weighed myself today. Oh man :( It was depressing! So, I just signed up to do weight watchers online. I HAVE to lose weight! I am absolutely miserable! I know how I am, if I try to lose weight on my own I will fail. I am hoping and praying that I will be able to lose the weight fairly quickly and that, by watching the numbers drop, I will stay motivated. Cross your fingers, say a prayer, wish me luck, and all that good stuff! I am definitely going to need it!
I started my new job (at a place called Eagle Rock Thrift Store) on Wednesday. I only worked three hours but I was working hard for all those three hours! I had to completely redo the toy section. I worked 6 1/2 hours on Thursday, running the cash register for most of the day and then working in the back with the new merchandise. I did the same on Friday. Let me tell you, for a girl that isn't used to working and hasn't worked an outside job in over a year, I am exhausted by the end of each day! On my feet all day long, moving pretty much the whole time, only sitting during my thirty minute lunch break. Whew! This fatty girl is just not used to this stuff! I'll get used to it soon enough though. I am excited to have something that is keeping me busy and moving.
Well, time to get my kids their showers and send them off to bed. Church in the morning :) I am excited to go get some healthy groceries and get a good start on my healthy life change (notice I did not say diet).
I started my new job (at a place called Eagle Rock Thrift Store) on Wednesday. I only worked three hours but I was working hard for all those three hours! I had to completely redo the toy section. I worked 6 1/2 hours on Thursday, running the cash register for most of the day and then working in the back with the new merchandise. I did the same on Friday. Let me tell you, for a girl that isn't used to working and hasn't worked an outside job in over a year, I am exhausted by the end of each day! On my feet all day long, moving pretty much the whole time, only sitting during my thirty minute lunch break. Whew! This fatty girl is just not used to this stuff! I'll get used to it soon enough though. I am excited to have something that is keeping me busy and moving.
Well, time to get my kids their showers and send them off to bed. Church in the morning :) I am excited to go get some healthy groceries and get a good start on my healthy life change (notice I did not say diet).
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Blessings
So, today marks three whole months since I moved to Alabama. Some days it feels like we just moved here and some days i feels like we've been here forever. At times it has been tough, missing my family and friends and church, but there have also been several blessings in my life since we moved here. Wonderful new friends and a wonderful new church! I am blessed!
Another blessing is that I went to a local store today and filled out an application, had an interview on the spot, and got hired! I start tomorrow :) I guess it's not a huge deal to most people but it's definitely made me smile! Yep, I'm blessed!
And yet another blessing... Chloe's glasses weren't supposed to come in until Saturday but she has been praying every day since we ordered them on Friday that they would come in before school on Wednesday because she has a test. I didn't figure that they would come that early but, sure enough, when I got home from my interview I had a voicemail that her glasses had come in! When she got home I told her and her first reaction was "Jesus answered my prayer!" I am so blessed!
Last night we had some friends over for dinner and to just hang out. We ate, talked, and laughed! It was a really good time and I'm so glad to have made such good new friends. The past few days have been absolutely wonderful and I am loving life right now! I'm sure there will be hard days along the way but I know how blessed I am. All of my good days outweigh the bad days and I CAN'T COMPLAIN!
I Am Blessed!
Another blessing is that I went to a local store today and filled out an application, had an interview on the spot, and got hired! I start tomorrow :) I guess it's not a huge deal to most people but it's definitely made me smile! Yep, I'm blessed!
And yet another blessing... Chloe's glasses weren't supposed to come in until Saturday but she has been praying every day since we ordered them on Friday that they would come in before school on Wednesday because she has a test. I didn't figure that they would come that early but, sure enough, when I got home from my interview I had a voicemail that her glasses had come in! When she got home I told her and her first reaction was "Jesus answered my prayer!" I am so blessed!
Last night we had some friends over for dinner and to just hang out. We ate, talked, and laughed! It was a really good time and I'm so glad to have made such good new friends. The past few days have been absolutely wonderful and I am loving life right now! I'm sure there will be hard days along the way but I know how blessed I am. All of my good days outweigh the bad days and I CAN'T COMPLAIN!
I Am Blessed!
Monday, October 10, 2011
A Few Random Things
My parents left a few days ago to go back to Mississippi. It was sad but I did have a few things to keep me busy and my mind occupied. I still miss all of my family and friends but things are definitely getting better. I really am starting to like Alabama more and more every day.
Last week I got a call from Chloe's school nurse saying that she didn't do so well on her vision test so I needed to make an eye appointment for her soon. I wasn't sure if it was really needed or not because I know that she really looks up to her 13 year old cousin who has glasses and really wouldn't be surprised if she did bad on purpose. I hate to think that she would do that but we all know how kids can be. Well, I took her to the eye doctor on Friday morning and the verdict is.....glasses are needed. She wasn't faking. And they assured me that they could tell. So, glasses have been ordered and I'll post a picture of her when they come in. My poor kids both have bad eyes like me. Mark's eyes aren't bad at all. He only needs to wear glasses once in a while if his eyes are bothering him from looking at the computer all day. That lucky duck! I have to put my glasses on just to see what time the clock says in the middle of the night!
We went to and auction gallery on Saturday morning and Mark bid on and won a golf bag. I didn't see anything that I wanted at that auction so I left empty handed. The same gallery had a furniture auction later that evening and I did get a few things there. I got a really cute desk and we got these HUGE shelf things. I'm not sure what we're going to do with the shelf units though. I mean, they are massive! Right now they're in our garage waiting for us to figure out their fate. We might completely sand them down and redo them or we might just leave them like they are. I'll update when I figure it out.
*Yay! notice* My sister started a blog a few days ago! I have been nagging at her to start one and she finally did! Yay!! Like I mentioned before, I am a blog addict :) I follow a few good blogs but I'm always looking for more to read. I especially like reading blogs from people I know. I tend to start feeling like I know the people whose blogs I read anyways so actually knowing them is a bonus!
Well, I need to get off here and do some more house cleaning. We are having some friends over tonight so I need to clean a little more than usual ;) You know how it is, tidying up for most days but cleaning for company.
Last week I got a call from Chloe's school nurse saying that she didn't do so well on her vision test so I needed to make an eye appointment for her soon. I wasn't sure if it was really needed or not because I know that she really looks up to her 13 year old cousin who has glasses and really wouldn't be surprised if she did bad on purpose. I hate to think that she would do that but we all know how kids can be. Well, I took her to the eye doctor on Friday morning and the verdict is.....glasses are needed. She wasn't faking. And they assured me that they could tell. So, glasses have been ordered and I'll post a picture of her when they come in. My poor kids both have bad eyes like me. Mark's eyes aren't bad at all. He only needs to wear glasses once in a while if his eyes are bothering him from looking at the computer all day. That lucky duck! I have to put my glasses on just to see what time the clock says in the middle of the night!
We went to and auction gallery on Saturday morning and Mark bid on and won a golf bag. I didn't see anything that I wanted at that auction so I left empty handed. The same gallery had a furniture auction later that evening and I did get a few things there. I got a really cute desk and we got these HUGE shelf things. I'm not sure what we're going to do with the shelf units though. I mean, they are massive! Right now they're in our garage waiting for us to figure out their fate. We might completely sand them down and redo them or we might just leave them like they are. I'll update when I figure it out.
*Yay! notice* My sister started a blog a few days ago! I have been nagging at her to start one and she finally did! Yay!! Like I mentioned before, I am a blog addict :) I follow a few good blogs but I'm always looking for more to read. I especially like reading blogs from people I know. I tend to start feeling like I know the people whose blogs I read anyways so actually knowing them is a bonus!
Well, I need to get off here and do some more house cleaning. We are having some friends over tonight so I need to clean a little more than usual ;) You know how it is, tidying up for most days but cleaning for company.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Family Visits and Life on Pause
We got back home last night from a weekend visit at my sister's house. A few posts ago I mentioned that she moved to Kentucky after her husband was offered a job there. This was my first visit to her new home, town, and church. It was a wonderful visit but way too short! It still kind of blows my mind a little that we live so far apart now. I wonder when I'll get used to that. The distance and spread apart visits makes me appreciate the times we do get to see each other and the phone conversations so much more!
On another note, we have been looking at houses to possibly buy. We are renting right now and the house and land is wonderful but I would rather have a place that I can do whatever I want with and not have to ask permission first. However, since we might not stay here too much longer I don't want to paint any more or do any more decorating. I don't want to waste time or money if I don't have to. We are keeping our fingers crossed for the right house! In the meantime, decorating life will be paused!
My mom and dad will be coming to visit tomorrow night! *Big Huge Smile* They went to Starr's house (Starr is my sister) a few days before we got there and stayed a few extra days after we left. I'm excited to have more family time and make more memories. I can't wait until Starr and her family get to come here and see where I live! More wonderful things to look forward to :)
Well, time to go and catch up on my dvr while folding more laundry! What an exciting life I live!
On another note, we have been looking at houses to possibly buy. We are renting right now and the house and land is wonderful but I would rather have a place that I can do whatever I want with and not have to ask permission first. However, since we might not stay here too much longer I don't want to paint any more or do any more decorating. I don't want to waste time or money if I don't have to. We are keeping our fingers crossed for the right house! In the meantime, decorating life will be paused!
My mom and dad will be coming to visit tomorrow night! *Big Huge Smile* They went to Starr's house (Starr is my sister) a few days before we got there and stayed a few extra days after we left. I'm excited to have more family time and make more memories. I can't wait until Starr and her family get to come here and see where I live! More wonderful things to look forward to :)
Well, time to go and catch up on my dvr while folding more laundry! What an exciting life I live!
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