Looking through Judie's school papers yesterday and found one where she wrote about our day at Adventure Island and drew a pic of the two of us in the wave pool. Dunno why but it melted my heart. Definitely keeping those two papers stashed away to show her when she's older. She did good in school yesterday which is excellent. We were a little concerned bc she was out a week sick, had a bad week at school and then had easter/spring break but luckily she started back with a green face.
Also, I made them most delicious lunch today. Chipotle roasted new potatoes and chik'n cutlet with salsa and cheddar cheese. so good. I will be making it again for sure!
Off to study for my cert review before picking J up from school. Going to commit to a date tonight based on how many of these review Qs I get right. It's very possible I may just study the renal, reproductive and pedi sections and wing the others that I'm good at/ see on a regular basis. I HATE studying.
03 May 2011
29 April 2011
so..
Down a little over 9 lbs since starting WW. Hoping to hit 12 down at next weigh-in. We'll see. Lost a little less this week but with easter dinner and eating out with the kid too much over her spring break it could have been heaps worse.
Taking the dog for a walk and then seeing if I can get into some trouble with friends tonight. I go back to work Sunday and am straight up dreading it. My job is almost unbearable now that we are losing so many people to attrition because of the budget.
Thankfully, Denis got my vacation for July 1-10 approved. We're gonna do the 4th up at his dad's place in Marietta with Judie and then head back and HOPEFULLY if scheduling and passports work out be hitting up the Bahamas :) If that doesn't work out now I'll be bummed but you best bet I'll have something else planned- a keys trip, perhaps- I'm getting a $750 merit bonus from work.
Taking the dog for a walk and then seeing if I can get into some trouble with friends tonight. I go back to work Sunday and am straight up dreading it. My job is almost unbearable now that we are losing so many people to attrition because of the budget.
Thankfully, Denis got my vacation for July 1-10 approved. We're gonna do the 4th up at his dad's place in Marietta with Judie and then head back and HOPEFULLY if scheduling and passports work out be hitting up the Bahamas :) If that doesn't work out now I'll be bummed but you best bet I'll have something else planned- a keys trip, perhaps- I'm getting a $750 merit bonus from work.
19 April 2011
keepin on
So this weight watchers thing is a bit of alright. I've already lost 2.5 lbs with minimal exercising- been a busy work week and having to catch Judie up on homework since she was out all last week. Cleaned house today (well, dishes, laundry, living room, kitchen and bathroom anyway), I've got some food cooking away and just generally trying to enjoy the rest of my afternoon before picking Judith up from school.
Also, have I mentioned I'm going to be moving most likely in a couple of months? A friend's mother has a property over in Forest Hills (it's off of N Blvd which I'm not crazy about but the back yard is on a nice pond). She's got some kids living in their right now but they should be out by then. I'm gonna give her some dates to go see it and if it fits the ticket we'll be moving in July. I'm looking forward to living closer to 'home', just want to make sure it's right for us before doing so.
Also, have I mentioned I'm going to be moving most likely in a couple of months? A friend's mother has a property over in Forest Hills (it's off of N Blvd which I'm not crazy about but the back yard is on a nice pond). She's got some kids living in their right now but they should be out by then. I'm gonna give her some dates to go see it and if it fits the ticket we'll be moving in July. I'm looking forward to living closer to 'home', just want to make sure it's right for us before doing so.
15 April 2011
New journey
Started weight watchers. we'll see. Yesterday was my first day to get settled in and figure the site out and today was my first official 'weigh-in'. Well, that was depressing. I've gained significantly since my last logged weight in my scale back when I was training for a 5k and before I got in a relationship and before I hurt my knee. Kinda sucks that my initial weight loss will just be to return me to where I was last year when I was exercising to lose weight. Oh well, I've been kinda witchy lately and depressed so I'm looking forward to that return of happiness and feeling comfortable in my skin at most times. (Despite being way overweight I still have good self-esteem most days).
I'm somewhat thankful my job place is so diverse because there is a 40-something Haitian tech I work with named Smith and he's never been shy to point out a weight gain. It's devastating at the time but I know it's coming from a cultural/friendly place and not a malicious one when I really sit back to reflect it. Comments like those sting at first but in the end are constructive and not nagging. When I lose weight I may give him a thank you.
My boyfriend has been wildly supportive through all of this. He is attractive to girls of all sizes but wants me to be comfortable in my skin and live long and healthy. He's got some weight to lose too but nothing like I do. Really, if he just bumped his activity a little bit and felt better he doesn't even necessarily need to lose weight.
I'm somewhat thankful my job place is so diverse because there is a 40-something Haitian tech I work with named Smith and he's never been shy to point out a weight gain. It's devastating at the time but I know it's coming from a cultural/friendly place and not a malicious one when I really sit back to reflect it. Comments like those sting at first but in the end are constructive and not nagging. When I lose weight I may give him a thank you.
My boyfriend has been wildly supportive through all of this. He is attractive to girls of all sizes but wants me to be comfortable in my skin and live long and healthy. He's got some weight to lose too but nothing like I do. Really, if he just bumped his activity a little bit and felt better he doesn't even necessarily need to lose weight.
31 March 2011
soap
I've become obsessed with soaps. 'organic' soaps with woodsy bright scents. it started with my trip to tarpon springs, was elevated by that expensive lush store and ended with me wanting to make my own. but i would name mine things like beestung and winter's scarf. seriously. especially if we move to the 4 bedroom house in forest hills. our room, judies room, office and craft/spare room. that room will definitely have space to work in. not to mention a backyard to grow ingredients. excited about this potential income hobby.
here's my most recent purchase. not sure how i'm going to like them as they haven't been tested yet but the scents are kind of subtle so we'll see. definitely love etsy because everything I buy almost always comes with a free gift or samples. love that.
here's my most recent purchase. not sure how i'm going to like them as they haven't been tested yet but the scents are kind of subtle so we'll see. definitely love etsy because everything I buy almost always comes with a free gift or samples. love that.
22 March 2011
Camping?
Trying to set up an impromptu camping trip that is kid friendly for Saturday night. Wanted to go to Oscar Sherer SP but it had no availability. Hopefully I can find something else. If not I'm thinking Bok Tower on Saturday. I want to do something outside and springy!!!
I'm gonna try to find non SP's to camp at either in the Ocala area or near Sarasota. I really wanna camp, darn it.
I'm gonna try to find non SP's to camp at either in the Ocala area or near Sarasota. I really wanna camp, darn it.
21 March 2011
Livin the life
Phew!
The working weekend is finally over! I have a glorious three days off, 1 on, and three more off. Really looking forward to it!
Our schedules still haven't gotten any easier. Denis is not having much luck getting transferred to days. The game really feels like his supervisor would like him to put in 2 weeks so the department will finally be short enough to be able to rehire. Meanwhile he's applied to the clinics and hopefully we hear some good word back. We haven't seen much posted in the surrounding area as far as huc/clerk work. Even if he can only find part time work to keep some money coming in, that'd be beneficial. We're making the child care work for now and will likely go to extreme measures to keep his little girl in our care. I think this family would be shattered if anything else happened.
Speaking of the kiddo- Hillsborough County schools are out today. I think we're gonna do some errands and then maybe hit up the pool. Just as soon as I get some more caffeine in me :D
The working weekend is finally over! I have a glorious three days off, 1 on, and three more off. Really looking forward to it!
Our schedules still haven't gotten any easier. Denis is not having much luck getting transferred to days. The game really feels like his supervisor would like him to put in 2 weeks so the department will finally be short enough to be able to rehire. Meanwhile he's applied to the clinics and hopefully we hear some good word back. We haven't seen much posted in the surrounding area as far as huc/clerk work. Even if he can only find part time work to keep some money coming in, that'd be beneficial. We're making the child care work for now and will likely go to extreme measures to keep his little girl in our care. I think this family would be shattered if anything else happened.
Speaking of the kiddo- Hillsborough County schools are out today. I think we're gonna do some errands and then maybe hit up the pool. Just as soon as I get some more caffeine in me :D
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