Pipe Dreams?

Lunch with a friend today. She always gets me fired up about issues that are important and gets me thinking about where my priorities are and where I want our family to be. Some days, it seems just like the wheels are spinning and I can't get ahead, regardless of what I do or how hard I try. It's certainly easy to get frustrated with our education system, with this country, with the global picture, but then in the next breath, you look at events like the upcoming Olympics and Hope resurfaces.

What do I want anyway?

Just another Monday

What a completely blah day. I had such high hopes for doing something fun and out of the house today and was shut down from the start. Friends didn't want to go on an outing. By the time they had decided to go out, E. had friends over and the rest of the day was just one missed opportunity after another. I am desperate to get out and do something even though I have more than enough things I should/could be doing here. A girl's just got to get out sometimes ya know?

Alas, not today. I'm sure my horoscope for the day would concur. I should check. Nope. Just a lot of love and romantic endeavors. I suppose that could be considered an adventure. But not quite what I was looking for.

Oh well.

*sigh*

01-04-2010

Today is the epitome of Pacific Northwest weather...windy, grey, rainy, cool. It's hard to say if the weather affects my moods or not. I'm having a pretty good day on the whole today mood-wise. We managed to get out the door and to school on time with a minimum of stress. Monkey likes his new alarm clock, so that was novel this morning. Volunteered a lot at the school, but still managed to take some time for me too. All in all, a productive day.

Started Weight Watchers (again!) on the weekend. I've managed to track everything I've eaten since then, which is key in my weight loss experiences. I also like the Saturday weigh in because it keeps me accountable all week. I bought myself a new Starbucks cold cup that is helping me get the water in too.

My house is beige. It's driving me nuts. So I'm thinking painting is in our future. I'm crazy to consider it, but I don't think I can stand this boring room for much longer.

We went geocaching on the weekend...what a fun sport that is! My kids likes it and it's an activity that we all can do. I'm hoping for more next weekend!

The Olympics are coming up soon. I need to decide whether we are going or not. It would be a fun time, but the PEOPLE>! I can;t even imagine the crowds.

January 1, 2010

There seems to be some common times of the year where I can find a spare moment to write. Everyone is currently asleep barring me. I'm waiting for my anti-inflam. to dissolve so I can go to bed.

A new year, and a new decade. This will be the decade I turn 40. Getting old now...

My little brother had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago. And yet, I still sit here 250 pounds. The best thing is, I'm not heavier than last year, I am lighter...and I will take that as a success!

This year needs to be a year of momentum and getting past inertia. I have some goals for this year that will get done. And as cliche as it sounds, I'm the only one standing in my way. Everything, everyone is set up to support me and encourage me. I just need to wrap my head around my issues and deal with them. I'm scared of something. I can't believe that I'm worthy of the attention. And I need to. I am.

Fresh start in the morning. Excited to see what the year will bring. Hopefully 365 days of love.

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin

Wow! How come I start every entry with an amazement at how quickly time has passed? Here it is, JULY! Triathlon in a month...back totally wrecked but am trying to keep it pulled together.

School let out and I just stepped away. Feeling a little guilty being the PTSA President and all, but you know what? I get a summer too don't I? Yes I do. So I've been trying to get my crap together around here and doing a passable job at it. Procrastination is an evil temptress. My two favourites are eating and internet. So not productive. (She says as she continues to type. On the internet.)

Ordered an Amazon Fresh grocery delivery today. Came right when they promised in beautiful condition. Just wish they could pack a little more tightly...had about 15 bins for a relatively small order....

On other fronts, swallowing glass today as I try to fight this cold that has been hanging around here for a few days. Vitamin C!!! Friend!!!

Gonna make a nice little super for the family tonight. Then off to the Harry Potter movie. At midnight. Am I too old for this stuff yet?

And then it was May...

Lord, could someone please tell me where the time goes? I have a lot to update, but for now, I just wanted to share my Shrinky Dink solution for anyone who, as I am, is faced with shrinking 105 5th grade art projects before next week. I struggled for a very long time with curling projects which broke my heart every time I had to salvage one. I've managed to save all but one so far (sorry little ruined soul!). The secret is weight. I'm cooking them at 300 degrees on top of a piece of parchment paper, then covered by another piece of parchment and then these really thin (think report cover weight) cardboard sheets. That amount of weight allows them to shrink, but not curl! Hooray! Hooray!

On other fronts, I got unceremoniously dumped on my keister when the spin bike seat failed at my local gym while I was seated upon it. Xrays show no breaks, just some pulled ligaments and a sore butt. Stupid gym didn't even care. Sent a standard form letter stating "saftey is their primary concern". Their primary concern is doing as little work as they can while raking in the membership fees. Monopolies suck.

Wha-cha!

Wow! Long time no bloggie. Almost the end of January and things are rolling...I feel like I am gaining ground and inching my way back to normalcy. It's been a grateful day with me realizing how lucky we have things here in our little neck of the woods. No matter what comes our way, we are better off than other poor souls out there. I've been counting my blessings and have not come up wanting.

2nd weigh in of WW tomorrow (I don't think I have mentioned that I joined...) Had a good first week with a 5.8 drop. Would LOVE a 4.2 to push me to 10, but I will take any downward movement.

Gym is doing a Biggest Loser challenge. A and I are going to do it! I would love to win it and get my membership paid up for the year! It's a 12 week commitment. Feb.9 - May 4. That would put me right up to J's wedding. How awesome would that be to roll into that with 30 pounds gone? Just in time for nice weather too!

Of course, that means planning planning planning...can do it!

It also means sleep...where I am heading now.

NSV...choosing to eat 1/2 a Wonderbar...and doing it guilt-free