September 2010 Weddings
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good thursday morning
morning, ladies.
had a work retreat yesterday so i was not around to nest. and i am a busy bee today playing catch up, so i doubt i will be around a lot.
to sum up my life:
busy at work
forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer for tonight's dinner
it was 27 degrees this morning
i had a crappy run last night; my IT band has decided now, less than a week before THE race, to act up
i am obsessed with friday night lights
i want to sleep for infinity
my diet has not been so hot this week
THE END.
happy thursday to you all!
Re: good thursday morning
Yesterday was a meh day. I really wanted to come home and nap, but I had baking class, so I had to go stand up for four hours. However, I LOVE baking, so even though I was grumpy about it at first, I ended up happy by the end of the class. I was making rich dinner rolls along with 5 other people. Of the six of us, I was the only one who understood how to make braided rolls. I ended up having to make up 6 dozen of them. They were delicious and ended up being super fun to make. By then end, I could make them in less than 10 seconds (I was getting timed by one of my classmates for sh!ts and giggles).
I was supposed to have a volunteer orientation today for the local shelter (technically not a shelter, but it doesn't have name for what it is other the Animal Protective Foundation) doing cat adoptions at petsmart. But now that I'm KU, I shouldn't changing litter and taking care of a random slew of cats and risking toxoplasmosis. I might have my doctor test me for it on Wed and then I'll be able to help out if I already have it.
H was all cuddly when I got home from class last night. (He also has bowling on Wed nights) and he says to me "I love it that you can do your own thing." Which made me
. Apparently one of the guys he bowls with has a gf that can't do anything on her own or something and was bugging him all night.
I've been having super weird dreams lately. The night before last night, I dreamed that my mother took me grocery shopping after I had the baby and she wouldn't let me buy anything that I wanted. We went to check out at one of the self check outs and she didn't know how to use it, but wouldn't let me help her. When I went to help her, the shopping cart tipped over and pears and boneless buffalo wings went flying into the snow (because this grocery store had snow instead of a floor) and I had to pick them all up. Last night, I dreamed that H and I went to tell my fam about the baby, but they all refused to stay in one place OR if they stayed in one place, there were people there that I didn't want to tell (like my uncle's ex-wife that abandoned him and my cousins). More and more of my extended family kept filtering in, but my mother kept disappearing and H kept telling me to tell the rest of my fam anyway because she wouldn't listen to me and stay put.
So . . . do you think I have issues with my mother? Or maybe I have subconscious worries about being a mother.
The Princess of Anything is Coming!
Had a dream I was queen.
Woke up. Still queen.
I was wondering where you were yesterday!!! :-)
I woke up in the middle of the night and thought today was friday.
Got into it with J last night. He's just been a jerk lately. Anything he says to me is negative or telling me i'm doing something wrong. We don't have a printer, so he emailed me his resume and a cover letter for a job that he's applying for and wanted me to print it out. Brought it home yesterday and he doesn't even say thanks. Later in the night I see that he has a glass of something sitting right next to the laptop. Asked him if he could move it since he doesn't have the best track record with liquids. He got COMPLETELY offended and thinks that I was calling him a slob or something. All I was implying was that, we can't afford a new laptop right now if something spilled on it.
So i went in the bedroom and hung out there, and then he's blown away when he comes in and wants sex and i'm not in the mood. Um, sorry, but I don't like to have sex with people that I'm not feeling close to, or happy with. So then that was my fault again.
Seriously, I'm starting to doubt that men don't get periods, b/c J seems like he's got one in full force.
Morning. Slept like shiznit last night. Big grumpy bear to DH this morning.
After work, went straight to the gym, 2 hrs later went grocery shopping, came home, made dinner for me, dinner for tonight (3 bean turkey chili in the crock), did laundry, tracked my food/exercise, and crashed out. This morning I put everything in the crock, spilled water over the entire kitchen counter and floor, having a bad hair day and didn't have time to shower. Watch out peeps, going to be one helluva day.
Still really frustrated about my lack of weight loss. I feel I'm doing everything right, and it's not showing. I know the scale isn't the most reliable source, but I'm really peeved that 3 weeks in a row I got bupkiss. After my FB post yesterday and everyone's responses, I'm just really confused. Articles that I've read go in depth about calorie deficits, but never if you're not getting enough calories. I'm not sure if my body is going into starvation mode or if I'm just lifing and building too much muslce for the scale to move. And I really don't want to spend $$ on a gadget that may or may not be helpful. I might post over in H&F, but those girls get a little snarky w/ girls trying to lose weight. *sigh*
Shauni-good to see you back
QoA-dreams can mean so many things, and what seems like the most obvious is really far from. Too bad we're not closer, I'd love to chat about your dreams. I kicked asss in my dream analysis classes
Mary-sorry for the trouble w/ hubs. I wholeheartedly agree that men have periods!
I won't say what I did last night because I don't want Mary wanting wings this early in the AM:)
Funny puppy story. Whenever Greg and I talk loudly to each other, actually yelling or fake yelling or just talk loudly to each other Pierce will get in the middle of us to start distracting us from what he thinks us being mad each other. It is the funniest/cutest thing I had ever seen. Mostly when he does this we aren't in a real fight like last night we were talking loudly to each other because Greg wanted me to get him ice cream as I was on my way to bed and clearly I didn't want to. Pierce get on the arm of the couch to get in between us. This usually causes us to "yell" louder because we find it hilarous that we have such a hippie, every must get along dog.
Friday Night Lights is one of the best series ever to be on TV. EVER! Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose muthafackahsss!
Ahem. Gutentag frauleins.
I really thought today was Friday. To find out it wasn't was a crushing blow.
I need a pedicure, badly. I might do that tonight.
I have come to the conclusion that I do not look good in calf high boots and should stop trying them on. They've never worked and they're not going to.
I had a cheesesteak hoagie for dinner at my Relay meeting last night, so I am forced to take the cardio kickboxing class today to atone. Or I could skip today and do the hard zumba class tomorrow. Or do both. My body is tired though, it's pushing for a day of rest. I find when I push and do the four days in a row, I really don't get the most out of that fourth day. I will see how I feel in a little bit.
I believe the Wall Street Protestors are taking over City Hall today. I need to check that out since it's just on the next block. I should be able to see them if I step outside.
After my Relay meeting, I stopped at Marshall's (see above re: boots) and BBB. I got yankee fall scents and fall Kcup pack at BBB. At home we watched the Phils lose, then three Raising Hopes and two Modern Familys. I fell out around 12.
This has been rambly.
TRIVIA!!!!!
mmmmmm, wings........
QoA - maybe you're worried because your relationship with your mom isn't ideal that you will make her mistakes? I think your subconscious is working it out for you. I know you will be a great mom.
Mary - F U J.
Misty - ughs on the weight loss issue. Do you food journal? I do it with my aunt and the end of the day we exchange it in an email. I didn't realize I was not eating enough until we started doing that. Then I started losing more.
Xtine - Pierce sounds like he just wants to smoke a joint and sing kumbaya. hahaha
I think so too although, I think he likes bong hits better though.
I'm so disappointed that Petey does absolutely NOTHING when we raise our voices. My g'parents rottweiler used to start barking if people yelled and their scottie would run back and forth between the people fighting. Petey doesn't even look up. AND the rottie used to run to the door and front windows and go crazy if you went "Who's there?" or 'What's that?" in an "anxious" voice. The only things that make Petey go crazy are the words "food" and "dinner". Lazy dog.
The Princess of Anything is Coming!
Had a dream I was queen.
Woke up. Still queen.
So, yesterday was a toss up for the most part. Worked in a kindergarten (there was an awesome aide that I enjoyed working/talking with) and was told by the principal that I was doing a good job and they like having me there.
It's a new school for me this year and I've only been there three days so far.
Got home to a state cop at the end of our driveway. LONG story made really short... we live along a long driveway, and there are two houses behind us that are landlocked in by our land. One has a nice older lady, the other is unlivable. The owner of the unlivable one has a son that has been in and out of jail lots of times. He has caused some trouble with us in the past for attempting to hunt on land that was not thiers.. etc.etc. Apparently the sister stopped out there and noticed a door left open, and stuff missing, so I had to tell the cops about a trailer full of scrap metal I saw leave about a week ago.... I wasn't much help.
SIL and her kids showed up and annoyed me while I had to talk to the cop and overstayed her welcome with her big mouth for almost 2 hours.
Had a sore throat and stuffy/runny nose show up out of nowhere yesterday... hoping it's allergies since we have amazing weather this week.
got on the scale last night b/c I was feeling fat. Shouldn't have, since it showed I am up about 10# for some reason. UGH. Forcing myself to use the Wii today. Seriously.
I HAVE to clean my house some today... between feeling fat and the inch of dust I noticed in our bedroom, I am feeling useless lately.
Brew- Yuck on not seeing results. See my above post, hopefully I'll be joining in on the weight loss on the board lately.
Xtine- Our Jetta will bark (and "attack") the bigger person in the fight, usually H. She is very protective and even though she is a daddy's dog through and through, she get between us and playbite H if he hits (just a playful smack) and I say "OUCH!" She's a good dog.
Steph- mmm. cheesesteak. Thanks for "helping" on my feeling fat issue lately. haha.
Molson- Boo on J being cranky.
Stephanie-CLEAR HEADS FULL HEARTS CANT LOSE.
FNL and 
you.
Misty-I have been posting on the H&F board and love it. But before you go rushing over there, let's chat. Describe a daily meal breakdown. Everything you eat and drink. And then the exercise you are getting. If we can see what you are eating and doing we might be able to help?
Have you considered WW? I know you are doing spark people, but I find WW to be much more effective. The money you are spending is a good motivator to really stay on track! And you REALLY need to track EVERY bite, lick, and sample you have to lose weight. I felt like on SP I didn't do that at much, I didn't have as much as a reason to.
Also, it is important that even if you are eating less calories that they are actually healthy calories. Are you getting enough protein? You should be eating lots of lean protein, fruits and veggies, etc., not packaged stuff, not eating out as much, etc.
And lastly, in regards to exercising, all my life I exercised, sometimes twice a day. I never saw immediate (if any) results on the scale. However, now, combining running 20-30 miles a week with WW, I see weight loss is much easier. But it really took MONTHS of running before I saw any results on the scale.
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Allie does the same thing. Even if she's sleeping in the bedroom and we're in the living room or kitchen, she will come running out and step in between us, of course, she's coming to my defense
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Yesterday - got home from work and DH decided to join the dog and I on a walk, but because he thought we were going on a short walk, he changed into jeans and his skate shoes, so we managed 2.25 miles or so. And about 3/4 of the way home, there is a somewhat vacant lot and there were some puddles; so we let Allie run through the puddles and I was dying of laughter.
Today - as long as it doesn't rain, Allie and I will go on another walk, much longer than yesterday's. And in other news, I'm also feeling the bloat from the fertility shots I'm self administering
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IUI #1 10/12/11 (Bravelle + HCG + Prometrium & acupuncture) = 10/26 BFP! Beta #1=250, Beta #2= 615. 1st u/s 11/8.
Good Morning!!
Last night was class - pretty dry they aren't my 2 favorite classes. By far the best part of last night was coming home to a completely cleaned, washed, and scrubbed down house that I had absolutely NOTHING to do with! AMAZING!!! Also, I am now convinced that a cleaning service is the key to a happy marriage.
This morning I wanted to be lazy and drink coffee and watch the Today show. But, I woke up to no coffee in the house. Since I had to leave anyway I got my lazy arse up and to the gym this am. I hate the gym. Shauni - ^^ this was mostly because of you and your amazing-ness with all your running and working out. You're awesome.
So now I have my coffee - thank you Starbucks pumpkin spice yuuuuuum. And I've been to the gym, and now I need to read for class on Tuesday. And I need something for dinner......
Andplusalso... Express has 30% off all sweaters and I've been eyeing this one lately..
Xtine - your dog cracks me up. My family dog when I was younger used to do the same thing with my parents. My Mom would get so upset because the dog (who was big - a German Shepard/Husky mix) would always run to my Step-Dad to "protect" him from Mom. Hahahahaha
Brew - Don't get discuraged! I bet you are building a lot of muscle and you won't notice any weight change for a while. Also like the others have said, maybe just a few food changes will make a ton of difference and the weight will melt away!!
New blog is up.
http://weinerwhistle.blogspot.com/2011/10/i-dont-get-it-volume-i.html
Well hello Thursday, you are second favorite day of the week.
Last night I went to the gym...I am so proud of myself. I have a love/hate relationship with working out. I love it, but if I don't workout for too long it's hard for me to get back in the groove of things.
My aunt and I are working on raising money for my cousin's science camp trip to Yosemite next March. I went to Yosemite for science camp in 6th grade and I had a blast so I will do what I can to raise money so he can go. Anyhow, she wants to make and sell enchiladas by the half dozen and dozen. That's a wholelotta enchiladas. I'm trying to convince her to sell plates with 3 or 6 enchiladas, rice and beans. I only say this because I know I will be doing all the work and I don't feel like making 300 enchiladas. Now I'm starting to regret having agreed to do this project.
Brew- I think perhaps the lack of weight loss is because of the weight lifting or you plateaued. Right before the wedding I was working out doing cardio and weight lifting, eating healthy, etc. Did I see results? Not really. IDK but it is very hard for me to see results on the scale. I say just stick with it and as long as you don't see a + number on the scale you should be proud. You've done a great job, keep up the great work.
QOA- I have major mother issues, and sometimes wonder if I'll be a good mother. I am nothing like my mother ie: I have a huge heart, I am a loving person and show affection. I just remind myself that I am not like her and when I have my children I will show them the love and attention they deserve.
Moleson- Sorry about grumpy J
The Princess of Anything is Coming!
Had a dream I was queen.
Woke up. Still queen.
Hello ladies.
This girl is still sick. Not sick anymore in the sense of I cannot move, but I mostly feel good except for this damn cough, nasal congestion, and lack of a voice. Debating going to the walk in clinic today, but not sure I want to pay $200 to have a doctor tell me it is viral.
I played volleyball last night, all four games, completely wore myself out and was sleeping by 9. I am a little sore today, especially my face where I got slammed with a ball (I think it knocked some of my congestion loose though).
Oh well, it happens.
Wait, whut? Are you KU too?!?!?!
Or were you not referencing the birth month board thing?
The Princess of Anything is Coming!
Had a dream I was queen.
Woke up. Still queen.
Today needs to be over. That's all I have.
Oh and I need this other speech therapist to get better bc I'm tired of helping out and driving all over tarnation and getting home at 9:00 and later. No thank you.
Brew - I'm not an expert but I agree with the others. You're probably not seeing the scale go down bc you're doing more strength training than intensive cardio? J always tells me I need to do more cardio and less strength training to make the scale go down along with eating right and all. Sounds like you have the eating down good so probably switching up your routine a little with help.
Mary - Sorry J is being a butt.
Tbears/EB - Hope y'all feel better soon!
QofA - No advice for the dreams but I'm sure you'll make an awesome mom and if you have issues, you'll know what not to do.
I'm sure I'm leaving someone out and I apologize. I need sleep.
My lady parts are empty. I just want to know what's up with your month board!
Just take it for what it is. It's nice to get some info, but some of the people on them (at least on mine) are HIGHLY opinionated about how others need to handle their pregnancy/parenting. What don't you like?? I'm here if you need to vent or ask "is this normal?" :-)
Me too. I check my month board maybe post here and there never got really into it. It's all the same post, "I'm a insert fruit" GD Test, blah blah blah. I mostly lurk to entertain me at work
Idk, it's just that everything is so repetitive. And I feel like that somehow because I wasn't trying or because I didn't deal with IF that I'm like shunned. But I feel like every post is "OMG, I JUST PUKED" "NO WAY! ME TOO!" or "OMG, ULTRASOUND!" "I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY ULTRASOUND!".
I get it. Everyone is excited about their own stuff, but it's just the same thing over and over and over and over.
And there are some crazies, but I was expecting that. I guess I was just hoping the May 2012 moms were as cool at the Sept 2010 brides.
The Princess of Anything is Coming!
Had a dream I was queen.
Woke up. Still queen.
Um, HELLO!!!!!! No one can be as cool as us!!!