LOVE IS - What I got!

So this week has been so out of my normal routine, BUT – I’m rocking it!

So where was I?? Oh yeah – work via Back Alley Salley! Love the short cut. Had a good day at the office….and then it was MM time! Sweet! So I headed down…and what a freakin’ workout – man oh man – you could certainly tell it had been 10 days since we did the normal routine…I was in pain – but good pain. I rocked it! I have to confess that MM gave me a pile of crap for wearing my big yellow tee shirt. He’s like – I thought you were gonna wear your NEW white one from the weekend class??? Huh? And so everytime I went to pull up the sleeves, he’s like bet you wouldn’t have to do that with the NEW one….Son of a &*()^…and I got a new book - wow - time flyies, anyways….after my workout… it was time to head back to the villa…

Got to the villa and the Diva kitty was waiting for me…we hung out, I did laundry, again, and made dinner. I packed up all my stuff and headed out about 10ish to go home. Got home and lugged everything upstairs…and back down 2 flights. (thanks GIP) and then finally inside. I pretty much left everything packed up, knowing I was just gonna pack it again. Drifted off to sleep…man was I beat – but in a good way.

Got up on Wed and was getting ready and then the phone rang….”B” was calling to tell me he couldn’t pool…son of a – so whatever….I just grabbed all my stuff and packed the car and off to work I went. Had an interesting day at work. I went to lunch with Cindy and got a call from Diamond Don. What the??? LOL…it was interesting to say the least. Towards the end of the day…I was almost freakin’ out – what am I gonna do about working out – I’ve been trying to hit the treadmill everyday – no treadmill at the VILLA…What a second…there’s a gym at the office building…So I left work and hit the gym. MAN oh MAN…I rocked it – 40 mins – did some bench presses and then I headed out. Went shopping for some fruit at Safeway – then headed to the villa. I got there and did a few crunches…and as I was just stretching my back the diva kitty jumped up on my tummy….totally freaked me….lol….too funny!

Watched a bit of tv and played with the diva kitty…and then off to bed. I so didn’t want to get up – but I did…and when I was leaving – there was tons of ice on my windshield…What the??? So out came the Kinko’s pre-paid card to scrap the windows…lol…then back alley salley…the to the office.

When I got to the office…my boss…bought donuts again…for the love of pete…but what the heck – I had a good breakfast – with grapes. And during lunch Cyn and I are gonna stamp!! Yeah!

peace

The Villa at Wildwoods

Well Monday was an interesting day. To say the least. Had a fairly productive and busy day. I pooled with "B" we stopped at heaven....and then well he had to bail and I needed to find a ride home. So Schwartzie took me. We decided to play a prank on "B". When we got to my place, I called "B" on his cellie...and said hey...I'm concerned....Schwartzie isn't at the office and the gals at the front desk said he left a while ago...are you sure he knew he was to take me home tonight??? "B" was silent...then in his best tommy boy impersonation...Son of a ...lol...then we told him....very fun-ney!

I got a few things together and then headed out....off to take care of the DIVA kitty. Poor DIVA...her mom passed away this weekend and I told her I would take care of the kitty. I'm glad that I am able to help out in anyway...so I packed stuff down and then into the car and off I went to Issy. Got there...lugged everything in...then went to look for the DIVA kitty. Finally found her...in her hiding spot....and then she just started Meowing.....and Meowing....finally after about 10 minutes of it...she came down, I sat down and she climbed into my lap and just purred while I petted her....then it was time for 24....and then bed time....she came and slept next to me...it was very very nice....and then this morning...it was like we were old pals...like I had been there a whole week.....usually it takes a day or two for her to warm up to me....but not this time...she was in it for full attention....so then off to work I went....

Back Alley Salley...gotta love that...no freeway...no traffic...15 minutes to work....Sweet....more later...but here's a pic of the Diva Kitty for ya!

peace

Me and Donna Downey

Taking a class from the rockstar of paper crafting!

WOW….yep that’s me and donna downey. YEAH donna! So here’s how the day played out…

I got up, did what needed to be done…and was ready to leave about 7am. I headed up to the Midas and stopped to see pops. He wanted to make sure my car was okay for the trip. Thanks pops! So there I was on the road at 7:35am…stopped to fuel up and then 1-5 BABY!!!

Made it to Portland in great time. Talked to a couple of people on the way down, including momma char! And I finally arrived. I drove around a bit…and it was sorta weird…I had been there before….and I knew where stuff was….then it hit me….Diamond Don….eeks…that is all that I needed…so as I was driving back up to Scrapbook Attack…I was him…his place is right on the road…and he was there. It was almost like a Sleepless in Seattle moment…but I was driving…wow…he has changed. But his smile is the same. He saw me. I know he did. He got into his truck and started to follow me.

I saw him pull out behind me, but I continued to head back to the store. I got there, parked talked to momma char and then grabbed my stuff and headed to the store. As I was crossing the road to the store…there he was. He stopped…and opened his window to talk to me. I told him I was there to take a couple of classes but I would be done around 4:30 – closer to 5 if he wanted to come back and talk. He said sure…he’d meet me at the coffee shoppe next door.
Whew…now to class….

I got there and there was Doralisa…Hiya DL! It was soo good to see a familiar face. I got my packets and headed downstairs. And there she was…the ROCKSTAR herself of papercrafting, donna downey!!!

Class started (the portfolio album see below), and wow…too much fun. She told the story of the nametags…and proceeded to give everyone a “new” name. Mine – Chaka as in Chaka Khan – love that…must tell Schwartzie at work since he always calls me Rama Chan…..I need this new name…lol….It was so funny to actually “sit” on my project to make the glue work….it was a funny sight to see everyone get up and sit on their album covers…

Donna total the story of the green drill….priceless – totally worth the drive down…and then…it was time to make the purse album. The company that makes the actually kit to this class has all the kits back ordered - so it was WING IT time…which actually was soo cool. I totally loved both projects and can’t wait to make them TAC friendly and possibly even teach a class or two!

Anyways….it was time to go…and donna graciously signed my drill (see below) and I got my picture taken….and that will be going into my picture a day journal that Stacy challenged me on…so then it was time to head out before running into Diamond Don…

I said goodbye to DoraLisa and her friends, we are gonna hook up at CK in Portland in March…and then I headed out to the car….

When I got to the car…I called momma char and then I was time to take off…..but nope…couldn’t Diamond Don was right there…knocking on my window….I’m not ready to blog about that yet….I will say that it went fine, and that I made it home after 9pm on Saturday evening….

But to sum up the donna downey experience – PRICELESS!

Portland Crafting "LOOT"

Here is a snapshot of all my goodies I brought back with me from Portland. And of course, a huge smile, and a lot of memories and yes INSPIRTATION!!!!!!!!!!!!

See below for descriptions and closer pictures! Enjoy!!!

6x6 Portfolio Album

Here it is....from the front....I have to think about the plaque on the front and the way it was held together....gotta mess with the cording...but I totally love it!!! I can't wait to make my 4x4 mini one for Scrappin' Friendzy in March...I'll post the TAC version when it's completed!

Inside of Portfolio Album

This is a 6x6 portfolio album. Just love this....I have now be asked by Tammy (hi Tammy) if I am going to teach this class. The answer is YES...I will. I am gonna totally make it TAC of course and I will make it a 4x4 - I think it will be priceless at that size...love mini-albums!!! The green drill was used on this project...and I think the green drill will have to make another appearance...lol. I just love how the pages pull out and that there are tags to "add just one more thing" to each pocket!

The Green &%^#@ Drill

Yes it is a drill....It's made by Fiskars and it's one of Donna's favorite tools. I had never used one of these before, but I did purchase it at Michael's with a 40% coupon and a gift card...gotta love that. Donna was such a sport to sign my drill....

The story of the drill was definately worth the drive to Portland...yes the story is definately worth 195 miles one way to hear it!!! I will be sealing this signature using the Krylon spray...and I will have to make little shelf in my craft closet for display....but don't fear - I will use this drill again!

Purse Journal

Okay I have to admit....this is too stinkin cute! We were supposed to use this "kit" to make this project - but they didn't arrive....I actually am glad as it was more fun to WING IT...I totally love this idea, I have a ton of ideas of how to make it my own!

Inside of the Purse Journal

This is the inside of the purse journal. The theme was a 1001 things you want to do....I don't know if I will ever figure out a 1,001 things to do...but I sure have lots of ideas for this little gem of a project!

Its Time to GO.....Portland or BUST

Okay....so here we go oh oh oh

Friday after work I headed off to first meet my customer Tammy....hi Tammy!!! Well traffic just plain suxed. I called her and explained the situation and she said that I could stop by later so I'm heading there on Sunday...and will show her what I made with Donna!!

I made it to church at 6:50....yes traffic really suxed....and after finding a spot to park, I headed inside to meet up with Barb. So we started to chat about the group and what we wanted to do...etc etc etc....

NO

One

Showed

Up...

UGH...but I got to know Barb and we are gonna meet the 3rd Friday of each month so now it is set!!!

SO it's time to go...

So long, farwell...

PORTLAND OR BUST!!!

I'm sooooo excited!!!!

peace out

Okay I am FINALLY getting EXCITED...

WAHOO.....

Lets get a little bit rowdy....

R
O
W
D
E
Y!

It is almost time....it is almost 3:30 and soon it will be 5pm then off to drop off some paper to a customer and then to church to do a bit of scrappin...then home...and then...

PORTLAND - HERE I COME!!!

I am gonna meet Donna Downey and I can't wait!!!

more later!

Finally to this week....

Let's make it a quickie shall we???

Monday....Part 2 of 24 - heart racing. I actually didn't watch it. What the?? I had fellowship meeting...and got home late....and then....the real threat of snow.

Tuesday - snow....yeah...ugh...moved my workout with MM to Wednesday...and carpooled with "B" and another gal from work - crazy scary driving day. What the??? Whew...the day was finally over....headed home....snow was gone...yeah!!!

Wednesday - crazy day at work....everything due 3 days ago. Had a late work out with MM...it was awesome...walked an entire mile at a 2.0 incline afterwards...woot...and then back to the office til around 12Midnight...ugh.....

Thursday - didn't want to go to work....did go...it was just as crazy as Wednesday...then I had a workout with MM....which was challenging...I was tired from Wednesday...and it showed....must keep to the day off inbetween....then home to watch a bit of tv and get ready for Friday nights activities and Saturdays as well. I think I'm ready...but who really knows???? LOL...

So here's to Friday....may it be full of fun and adventure!

A week just melted away with the rain...

Literally.

So I just realized that I haven't blogged about anything that has happened, exciting or not since Saturday's creative block statement.

BOO

Okay so let's get everyone caught up.

Good things are to come. Promise.

Sunday...went to church, and then headed out to Sam's club. Got my good stuff and then headed to Issaquah. Where I was on a quest.

So here's the missing link, see Saturday night I had gotten an email from a blog friend that I should go to Target and pick up their $1 tin container shaped like a mailbox. It even has a flag. They are with the valentines day stuff...in white and red...she says. Me....what the??? How could I have missed these? I was just at Target the other day. Mercy me.

SO after I get over my complete shock of how did I miss these gems....I go into search mode. ala MUST acquire mode...... I log back onto the puter...and start searching to find all the local Targets and get their numbers. I call North, South, East and West....FINALLY....I found a few in Issaqauh and they would be MOST happy to hold them for me. I felt that I was on some sort of quest - for the holy grail...lol....so part one of the quest was complete.

Now to part two....after Sam's club I had to make a decision. Do I go home, and unload the stuff or do I go to Target get the grail and then head home unload and then go to the "rents" Well it was really cold, so I thought....let's go...get the GRAIL....so off I went to Issaquah. As I approached Issaquah...the roads were getting worse. No mind you....we had snow the other day...and then a BIG FREEZE...and this is Jesse Jones...lol...okay if you are from here you got that one...if not....so sad too bad....anyways...back to the story...so I made it...whew...and then I had them...YEAH!!!!!!!!

Now back to the car...back home and to lugg everything upstairs and put it away....ugh...nap time for like 15 minutes then off to the "rents" and then the best thing EVER.....

24

YEAH!
Whoot!

Rock on!

peace

Funky Cold Medina

It’s Saturday, and UGH so I realized that I’m in a creative FUNK. Yeah. Great. I’ve got some projects that I WANT to do. Some that I NEED to do, Some that I SHOULD do…ugh….so where does one begin to get out of the FUNKY COLD MEDINA???

I’m excited about my projects – but I just need to just do them I think. I am hoping that my Friday Nite Scrappin Meeting at church will help spur me on….okay one can only hope.

Fa la la it's Friday

So it was still icey...so I waited a bit....and headed in - most everyone was there...but I'm glad I waited....better to be safe than sorry.

A very typical day - boring....ugh....and Chrissy's last day. So there you have it in a nut shell...nothing to exciting.....sorry to bore you alll.....but too bad so sad for you....ha!! Anyways, I headed home....and then to Costco for a few things...including a box of lil cuties!!! And then...nothing too exciting when I got home.

But I do know one thing, I've got to get pumped up for next week that is for sure!


So here's to getting pumped up....booyah!

To oblique or not that is the painful question

So after a leisurely morning...and waiting for the ice to melt...I headed into the office. The drive wasn't so terrible and then I attempted to make it up the hillllll...alll icey and icky. I made it up part way and decided to sneak into a lower parking garage that I knew I would be able to make it out of .....sweet!

I headed up to the office and got what needed to be done. Hardly anyone was there. I was glad I made it in even though a snow day would have been nice...but hey it's all about doing what's right. They closed the office at 3:30 and I had called to see if I could move my MM time up to 4:30...Nice....so I went in and we worked my Obliques like no other. Those side to side then regular crunches just kick my butt...eeeks....anyways we had a nice chat after and I hit the RB before heading home. Yes home....I know its normally a diva tv night...but the hill to the villa is all snowed in...so off to home I went.

Well its almost Grey's time....

peace out!

Slip Sliding Away....

SO...thank you for those of you who were concerned as to weather or not...lol I made it home. Yep I sure did. Barely.

So here's the story of HOW I made it out of the garage. Basically, the awesome building management engineer guys put de-icer on the hill out of the drive....and it had melted some, so there was a bit of pavement showing....

SO I got a running start and as I was cresting the hill I gave it one last punch of gas...and up and over the hump I went....then it was omg....low gear low gear....tap tap on the brake thank goodness for those huge speedbumps...I made it down to the light and took a right up to Eastgage as from where I was to I-90 it was bumper to bumper.....so I took the other route...and was lucky to follow a sand truck - yeah sand truck. SO I stopped at the Shell station to fill up and then to the freeway we go oh oh oh...lol....and I made it home...yeah home. Then it started to snow again.

I was sooo happy to be home. I was home by 10pm....so I did a few calls, a few emails...and then off to sleep i went.

peace

Murphy SUX...

SO it was a typical Wednesday...they said snow...no real snow...so drat headed to work. Had a fairly normal - semi boring evening...and then....it got really really dark. And there was hail. And snow....we tried to leave....

but no go...

we couldn't get out of the parking garage.

D
R
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And the worst of it...the chains that I got from cyn cyn....don't fit my car. double drat!

Anyways....working in radio we have trade...yeah trade....so some brave souls hiked down to applebee's and brought food....yeah food...and salads! So there you have it....it's 8pm, I am at the office....I-90 westbound is gridlocked...and well...so be it....I'm here - stuck...

But:
1 - I'm safe
2 - I'm warm
3 - I have food
4 - I'm okay
5 - I have most of the comforts of home....

So, really - that is all that matters...

So here's to hopefully getting home soon - perhaps tomorrow...

peace out

9575 and counting...

What is that you say??? 9575? What is that? That is how many steps I have walked today. Yep today. Yeah me....*snort*.

So I finished the day...pretty typical. Normal bs and such. I left at 5pm to get ready for my time with MM. YIPPEE....lol...so I headed down to good ole ft...hit the rb and then it was MM time - not to be confused with Hammer Time. Did our thang....MM threw in a few "new things" and I must ask...Why does he have to been sooo mean to me??? Snort...lol...I know its good for me but come on...lol...ayways we finished up and I headed back out to the Rb, did a bit more...and then into the car...for more adventure and fun...lol.

SO I headed to Albertsons by the office I needed some yogurt or smooties or something for breakfast...and then some apples....why yes...apples....then I headed towards home, only to realize that my entire backseat was filled with freakin telephone books....ugh I totally forgot...I had put them in there this morning so I would dump them after work...and so Tony wouldn't dump them into the already full recycle bins especially since we're to get more winds...and quite frankly I don't want to pick up trash again...lol....so I headed up to Central Market and then dumps all 25 sets of phone books...and decided to head inside and walk around a bit...a few extra steps...why not....so anyways....I headed home and headed upstairs...and then back down one flight (that's just for you GIP) and then...here I am...blogging before heading to bed....and I'm all caught up all caught up....neener neener neener...

peace out peeps

I Am Officially Caught Up!!!

Just a quick post to say

I'm officially caught up....its tuesday and I'm posting on Tuesday. Been a strange day...but a day none the less. I've got a workout with MM...and we're supposed to get another huge storm. SO hopefully, I'll post more about today when I get home...

peace

Are You Kidding Me????

Okay it’s Monday. Back to the grind. “B” is in da house in the poolin category – we stopped at heaven, still a no go for me…I’m being good, or trying to be. Harrumph…So we get to work, tons of stuff, projects and all the sort of stuff that happens on a Monday. So here we go again…..glad I packed my lunch.

Speaking of lunch, I started to sort thru my a picture a day for 90 days project. I still am compiling pictures…I have what like 22 days to go….and then…tada! I’ll be done. I’m really glad I have been journaling while I’ve been going….as it’s a big project. The good thing is that my camera program takes all the pictures and sizes them for you…sweet…so that should be easy to do…so the major part after all the paper is cut will be writing the “word” and then what I felt that day…but it will be a kewl project when I am done. I am actually thinking of doing it again, we will see. IF MM gives me another contract – then I must take the challenge and not only do that – but the picture a day. Then I can work on my All about me journal for my 38th bday.

WOWZA…I’m gonna be 38 in April. What the??? LOL….My purpose on purchasing the All About Me kit was to chronicle where I was at when I turned 38th. I think it will be a good time. I might even take the day off of work to just work on it or – I also had thought about attending an all day Crop at the Bee’s Knee’s on the 14th…sounds like fun – we’ll see…BUT I want to do it and get it done.

I have lots of fun things classes etc coming up and I can’t wait. I’m really excited about my upcoming classes the weekend of the 20th. My tee shirt came today…and I’m wearing it already…okay under my sherpa sweater – but I’m wearing it!!!

Finally the day came to an end….thank you…what a freakin day…the traffic was not so bad on the way home….had to run when I got home and okay smarty go to a party, lol anyways….so I didn’t take care of the phone books that are in the lobby again…for the love of pete – stop delivering like 40 sets…every month…UGH!!!! Anyways, I got a few things done (not much) then talked to “V” and headed to sleep….

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

The saga of catching up…continues….but I’m bound and determined to do it.

New Year’s Day was a day with the nephews, bro and sil at the “rents” and then it was so long farewell…and off they went. I was sooo happy to see them.

Now – back to normal life…whatever that is….lol!


SO it was Tuesday….the 2nd day of the New Year. A workout day. Back to Work Day. Stuck in Traffic Day. Nuff said. I do have to admit it is nice to be back on some sort of schedule….sorta…but I was kinda getting used to coming in late, no carpooling, no boss around….no account executives around…oh well…

Wednesday – it was poolin time with “B” and what fun we had. I avoided having a “treat” at heaven (starbucks), “B” was concerned said are you feeling okay??? LOL. But Oh well. LOL….anyways…work was good, got lots done, traffic sucked and then it was back home. I had been deciding on a word for me to concentrate on for the year. It was a challenge from Ali Edwards…after much debate, and thought, I chose the word ACHIEVE. SO that’s my word. Now let’s see if I can live up to it.

Thursday – back in the car again, driving, wasn’t feeling too hot hot hot….but I powered thru it. I made it okay…..I managed to finish the day…and then it was off to see MM. I thought I was okay…but as I got closer – not so much….oh well. He noticed right off the bat that I wasn’t in my “A” game mode….I did try. And then it was time to go see DIVA. I went to Michaels before heading to her place to get white letters to alter to spell achieve. Used a gift card – sweet…still not feeling too hot, but a bit better…stopped at Subway and got our dinner…and then off to DIVA’s. We had a great chat, she could tell I wasn’t on my game…we played with Dottie and then it was time to go. I had received a call from a tenant about being locked out. I called them told them I was on my way back…so they would wait at the bar down the street. Nice. Got home, let them in…and off to crash.

Friday came and went without too much stress. “B” and I pooled…work was okay…I was swamped. People are leaving….I ended up doing a ton of stuff that needed to be notarized…glad that’s done…and then it was time. Time to head home. Time to be stuck in the rain. UGH. Finally made it home around 7pm. Nice. Fixed some dinner, and settled in to watch Pirates of the Caribbean. I came to the conclusion that I shouldn’t talk to “Frank” anymore since he sent me flowers. Obviously, he thinks there more there…and quite frankly – no pun intended…he’s married. I’m with “V” so that’s that. So I’ve been avoiding his calls. His emails, his text messages.

Got up Saturday and went to go a few errands. The Seahawks had a game and I wanted to be sure to watch it. I drove around, got my mandatory errands done, while I passed the stadium, I was shocked, okay not really to see that some of the parking was $Fity yes $50 dollars…what the??? Anyways….got it all done, and got home and was making a very late brunch…with scrambled eggs when the phone rang. A couple of friends called and said they were gonna be in town, at golden gardens and asked if I wanted to hook up. Hummm, a dog, a couple of kids, good friends, at my favorite place….SWEET….so off I went and we had lots of fun, did a bit of walking, talking, playing etc…and then the kids wanted to go to Ivars. Nice. SO we all headed over there…we talked while the kids were eating….and then it was time to say our goodbyes…and time for the football game.

The game…..all I can say is that I hope MM had a great time, I enjoyed the game, had a few laughs and glad that the Seahawks won, even if it was only by a wing and a prayer.

Sunday – the normal…church, errands, and the “rents” BUT I did talk to MeMe….yeah!!! It had been too long….and then I stopped at the store for a few things that I needed for lunch. I got home, brought everything upstairs, did the stupid GIP thing…ugh….and then I unpacked all the stuff, made a good lunch for Monday…and then it was time to drift off….

I'm late I'm late...well more like still bee-hind

It occured to me that I am still one week behind in my blogging stories. I am bound and determined to get caught up and stay caught up.

I am sitting here typing away and listening to the wind howl. A week ago I was getting ready to go see my nephews on NYE in Bremerton. I had planned on going after church and spending some time with them. I knew they would be with my sil parents and all the cousins..BUT it didn't matter. It was all about the nephews.

I had a pretty typical day, nothing too special and then I headed out with a few friends to go see The Holiday. We had a good time, and then I headed home. I had been trying to convince my father to go with me to go see the boys. He kept hymming and hawying...it was driving me crazy he couldn't or wouldn't make up his mind and kept telling me to call him later - whatever...so I drifted off to sleep...

I got up early on Sunday, got ready for church, packed a day bag and headed out the door. I called pops from the car and he was well I don't know....call me after church. What the??? So I continued to church. The service was very lovely and then...back out to the car. I had a message from pops....don't go yet, hang on, I'm taking your mom shopping...I'll call you when I get home. Okay that was an hour or so earlier....what the?

So I haded out and went to fill up the car with gas and started to head to Starbucks and then he called. He was sooo grumpy and said where do you want to meet??? And so forth and so on and back and forth and grumpy ness insuded. Anyways....I basically said I'll come get you...and he hung up on me. Whatever. Anyways, I got him and he didn't talk to me til about seattle...what the??? Anyways....we had a good trip over to Bremerton.

We got to our destination and then we hoped back in the car to go pick up the kids. After a little bit, we all decided to head back. So Bee-rom said can I have your keys....so I handed them to him and the next thing I knew...he was in the front seat and driving us....eeeks....lol...

We had a fantastic time. It was so good to see the boys again...and to see them be themselves...they are a little held back when they are at my parents house.

The highlight....was Bee-rom not only playing but singing to me "what would you say" by DMB. My heart just floated far far away....

So it was time to leave and pops and I headed out...back to everett...dropped him off and then I headed back home. It was a pretty silent evening....watched the fireworks....prayed about the upcoming year....reflected back to what was...3 years ago and am bound and determined to continue forward.

Back to the GRIND

WOW…Thursday appeared like out of no-where I tell you. NO Freakin Where. What the? Okay so I managed to get to work, still feeling warm and fuzzy from all the nephew hugs and kisses. AND on top of cloud 9 after my doctors appointment - But oh no back to reality. I thought for sure I would be able to get some organizational stuff done around the office…with most of my account execs out. BUT OH NO…NOT ME…come on Chan…be realistic….don’t they always leave you with a pile of stuff when you are just about to go somewhere or are gone??

So pile of stuff. Ugh. Stuff. Stuff. Stuff. Drat. And not only that but the other 2 sales coordinators were out – so it was me covering! Drat. Double Drat!
Okay party…so after pulling reports and compiling them, and printing them. I was onto the stuff. I had this huge repeat after me H U G E project for Doug that needed to be created, approved and then made, 150 table tents…printed, cut, folded, scored, assembled with a penny to balance it – time…effort….work….so I got the mock up done by about 5pm..and the person was gone. SO I couldn’t get it approved. UGH….so I waited, and on Friday….that person didn’t show up in the office til after 12…What the??? I showed it to her…she approved it….and then I started working on it. And then…(insert dramatic music here)

The Office CLOSED EARLY – 1 PM. EARLY..

And I was STILL WORKING – it was only 12:30 people.

DOUBLE DRAT!!!

I finished the project at 5:15….packed up all the table tents labeled them and placed them in the mailroom to be picked up on Sunday for the promotion on NYE. Then I headed home.

Traffic sucked, and I met Pops to go for a walk. Did only a couple laps around the track was feeling pretty icky…and was pissed…not the best time for me to walk. UGH. I suck!

Accomplishments

Today is test result day. I am soooo very nervous. So nervous. I don’t want to disappoint myself or even more so MM. I know I can’t control my blood sugar. But man oh man….I want it to be the same or lower. Oh please oh please…sweet baby jesus…let it be a pinch lower.

I walked into the doctors office, checked in, my nervous were gonna crazy I tell ya. What the??? Okay….time to weigh in. Big breath….remember to breathe. WOWZA…down a total of 35 lbs. 30 of it since the Jazz Fest….yippee….Everything else was good too…and then….the Blood Sugar Results…..down from a 6.1 (normal person) to a 5.9!!! A 5 point freakin 9! Wahoo!

When I was done, I called MM…he was soooo sleepy. But happy. I talked to Becks and Ultimate and then headed to get a treat for me….my weekly latte! Yeah me! – I also bought MM a 6-pack of his favorite Winterale brew…I then headed to work.
After work I headed to do my workout with MM…and low and behold….he had me hold a 35lbs weight. What the??? Anyways….I feel like I’ve accomplished something…and I need to keep going….but today – Thursday – Dec 28th – A freakin Fantastic day!

LIVE LOVE LAUGH OFTEN

I just love being an auntie! So I’d indicated in one of my previous posts that I had some cool things happen that deserved their own posts…yes that was where we had left off…so oooh so long ago.

Let’s see…Nephew Day. Wednesday…exactly one week ago – today. WOW, has it really been a week already??? NO comments!!! Lol…okay I dare you to crack about my age…just go ahead…

Okay now to seriousness. My nephews…I got up early on Wednesday morning and proceeded to make lasagna. Yep, early in the am, I was up cooking….wahoo! I rock. I think the last time I made lasagna was when they were here last….almost 3 years ago…I made a few lower calorie choices, I used turkey meat instead of hamburger, and cottage cheese instead of ricotta….and wheat noodles….I made a HUGE pan…and got it all layered up and ready to go into the oven.

I cleaned up the kitchen a bit, and then headed to clean up and take a shower and get ready to head up to the “rents” where my bro, sil and nephews were. It seemed to take 3 years to get there….and when I got there….I barely made it inside…when I was totally hugged by my LP. He just hugged and hugged and kissed and hugged me….it was soo good to see them. MAN oh Man how they have grown up!!!

We all got inside and had a great ketchup (lol) conversation….and then it was time to head to Chang’s Mongolian Grill. The boys just love that place and everytime they come to town…that is where we go.

So we all piled into 2 cars, I got the boys and br my sil went with the “rents” – we got to Chang’s and headed inside. We grabbed a place to sit and then headed to load our bowls up with all the goodies. The boys were crackin’ me up…they put a ton of Sherry in their bowls for flammage…those boys…lol….we had such a great time…lots of laughs…fun fun fun. After to boys finished 2 full plates, and ice cream, we headed back to the rents. We talked some more, LP and I played swipe…and had lots of laughs…then my pops brought out the olde rubix cube. Remember that??? LOL!

On a side note, I gave my brother b a Mountain tee shirt, and a few bottles of Jolly Rodger Christmas Ale….bonus points as the kewlst sister were scored…lol…hush now, I know I’m the only sister…but still!!!
Anyways, WE had a fantastic visit. I just love those boys! They ROCK. They are so creative. They are happy. They are life.

Somethings are better left unsaid...

I recieved this very beautiful arrangement of flowers from someone (lets call him frank) in my past. Now this person and I used to be involved way back when I worked at KISS. We had our good times and bad times....and finally it was over...and then I moved over here to Sandusky land.

When I started at Sandusky, I met Jim. And that was that til 3 years ago - and that is a whole nother blog waiting to happen...lol....let's focus please...lol...so 3 years ago when I was in the hospital and near death, I called a few people to say goodbye too...and I called frank to say what apparently I needed to say...to set the peace in my heart..and we talked and were most friendly. SO on and off and on...we have talked - I can honestly say we have remained friends. Well, since then I have been involved or he was...and when I finally had the guts to say hey lets try this again, he had gotten married. SO I never told him. Well most recently, the last several months we have started talking again.

Bad Chan, bad chan - just for good measure. So we've been talking - "V" has been out of town. NO I haven't seen him. Not that I haven't wanted to. And he has wanted to also. But he's married, and I told him I wouldn't even think about it until he was divorced. He's not really happy...etc etc etc. Well our conversations have got a little sauzy lately. Nothing bad, just harmless flirting....but I have to admit that if "V" wasn't in the picture and Frank was single, I am sure we would have gotten together for at least coffee by this time....to see if the sparks are still there or not...lol....anyways....Frank has been very down, and our conversations have really cheered him up....apparently I am good for sumething!!! Anyways, he sent me this lovely flower arrangement for Christmas...and I feel bad, bad that I enjoy talking to him, bad that it might be hurting his wife, I've told "V" - and "V" actually knows him....and thinks its good that we have become friends again....what the??? lol...but what is a girl to do???

What it's been a week already?

WOW....go figure, its been a week since I last blogged. WOW....where did the time go??

Some very cool things have happened this week, so I'll post those seperate because well, they deserve it.

Sunday Christmas eve - what a day. Got up and headed to church, and then up to make dinner an early dinner at that for the rents.

I made a seafood pesto pasta, with lobster, scallops and prawns - freaking awesome! We had a very nice relaxing early dinner and then I headed out to go to the candle light service at church. Amazing. Beautiful. Tears flowed.

I headed home and met back up with "V". We spent a very nice relaxing evening opening a few presents and discussed our future or lack there of. We finally drifted off to sleep.

Got up late Christmas morning, and opened gifts from people at the office....and then took "V" to the ferry to go see his mom an step brothers and sisters. I headed up to the "rents". Had a good time up at the "rents" opened presents, had a nice dinner then headed back, picked up "V" and headed home. We had a relaxing evening and watched a movie and fell off to sleep.

We got up on Tuesday and continued our talk about our future. "V" feels very threatened about my "new" life. How I've changed...he doesn't feel he fits into that mold of my life. I told him I am the same person, just healthier, he feels very aware of what he is doing and is wondering what I think when he does what he does...like when he got smokin petes bbq and i had a subway wrap, little simple things like that. I told him it will all work out. He's not so convinced....we'll see. I'm sad and frustrated, I need my best friend and he's so worried about us. It rained all day, and then it was time to get ready. Ready for "V" to go to the airport and for me to get ready for my work out with MM. We headed to the car, and made a quick stop at the Jolly Rodger Bar to get a few beers for my brother. Said goodbye...and then headed to workout with MM.

Had a great workout....Ultimate trainer was there...it was good to see and chat with him. When I got home, I really missed "V". I hope we can get thru his issues, I hope I can stay true to me and not "go" back...I've worked too hard to get here. Anyways....I headed off to sleep...the boys yes my nephews....would be at the "rents" in the morning.

All comfy and cozy

It's Saturday night. I am curled up in my new pjs and robe. Sweet. "V" is here. Its good to be curled up with him. It's like he never left. But he did...he's back for a few days...and then will be gone. Gone for how long?? I wish I knew. Right now, he doesn't even know. He thought he would be coming home for good in April, but now, he's not talking about it. GO figure.

I was busy today. I actually slept in, got up, made breakfast, enjoyed that with "V" and then we headed out. He hooked up with the guys and I headed out to the wifely chores. "what the?" I go the car washed, got gas for the car, headed to pick up stuff for dinner with the "rents" on Sunday and then headed to go for a walk with pops. It was really cold and I was having a hard time breathing....bad air quality. I felt like I needed my inhaler. Crap! Oh well, we did a couple of laps...better than none. I then headed to FM to get the very last gift for my parents. Tee hee...I bought them each a garden knome. What is so cute about them....is that the are a girl and boy with gords for hats....I'll take pics and post later....

I then headed to pick up "V" and we went to have dinner a very low key informal just hang out and talk dinner....then back home....

more later....

The weather outside is FRIGHTFUL

Yes I know its been over a week since I have posted. Bad Chan, Bad Chan. SO much too tell. Perhaps a short list will do.

We had a major windstorm. Lots of people lost power. I did not. Lucky me.
Did some Christmas shopping. No wrapping yet. Boo hiss.
Went to church on Sunday. Beautiful service.
Went to R&J's for a holiday party and bday party for the kiddlets...fun times.
Monday - Back at work. boo hiss...lol!
Tuesday...work out....rocked it hard core! Yeah me!
Wednesday busy day at work....and our rescheduled holiday party! AND...
MEME is here. Went to the airport to get her...another crazy delated flight...but she is here! YEAH!
Thursday. Blood test day. UGH. Was pretty weak afterwards. But I did it...NOW just to wait for the results next Thursday. Had my work out...gave MM his present...he LOVED IT...YEAH ME! Went to go get "V". YEAH "V"!
Friday. Day off...YEAH me...had a workout with GIP. Brian the Ultimate was there. Good workout...and then MM showed up....yeah me....I felt sooo special....they all were there....Merry Christmas to me!!! Those peeps are so special....it means so much to me that they care! I stopped at the office....and low and behold a surprise....a bouqet of flowers for me....I'll post a pic later. Walked with Pops at the track...rocked it! Did a bit more shopping....not to crazy out there...yeah...and then dinner with "V".
Saturday...slept in....more to come....

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Its all about the BACON

Wow...Wednesday - Hump Day! YEAH!...I was excited. I woke up knowing today I would register for some classes at CK in PDX. And today...was Breakfast day at the office...part of our week long celebration! Sweet!

Got in, started doing all that fun "work" stuff...and then it was time. I logged on and registered for classes....and the best part - I got the 3 I really wanted!!!! YEAH!

Then it was time for a little breakfast celebration!!! YEAH!!! There was BACON...really it's all about the BACON. There were lots of yummy quiches and fritattas and lots of other yummy things I'm not to have or even look at...snort...and there was fresh fruit! YEAH!

SO I grabbed a piece of quiche, some fruit and some BACON..duh...and headed back to my desk....I of course didn't eat the crust...yeah me...but everything was yummy!

Anyways....I did a little chat with the famous ms. donna downey...which was way coool...and then I headed home.

Had a pretty funky evening...but I'll get over...thru it...anyways...I've got a workout scheduled with GIP on Thurs as MM is out for the Hawks game...he sux...but not really.

I got lots of goodies today in the mail....MeMe's gift finally arrived and I had Santa's helpers wrap it for me at the office...and Cyn's also came....and my tees arrived...yeah! Too big but oh well, when they are washed, they will shrink. One is for working out in anyways...

YEAH DAY 1 REGISTRATION FOR SCHOOL

I was sooo excited this morning. I was gonna be able to register for my advanced jewelry class today.

On the way to work, I called and talked to a friend whom I haven't talked to in like foreverh...a mad scientist related person....it was good to hear their voice and catch up a bit.

I got into work and realized the "JOKE" that I left on a stocking - the stocking was gone. Okay this is not good. NOTE: When playing reindeer games...becareful. I upset this person. I did not mean to. This is what I did. I took a stocking that had a name of a person who is NO longer here...and took the gold glitter and put an "X" thru it. Then I proceeded to write in the gold glitter the person's name that didn't have a stocking...pretty fun...considering the guy is always laughing joking etc. AND last year he put up a sweatsock with his name on it....I thought he would laugh.

OKAY NOT SO MUCH.

SO I put up the funny stocking on Monday night....it was gone on Tuesday...BUT I really had made him a regular new one on Monday night and was gonna replace it. Anyways....I was forgiven. UGH....come on people have a bit of holiday humor.

Anyways....

THE BEST NEWS:

I actually got thru and was able to register for my advanced jewelry class with LNK...YEAH..The picture above shows what the class is...I will be making the pendant part of the necklace...I am sooo excited...and it is sooo out of the box for me and I'm ready for it!

Anyways...rest of the day...was busy crazy...I was totally beat by the time I got to see MM...we had a good workout even tho I was tired...and then I headed home....

Mondane Monday

Monday...what the heck happened??? Oh let's see.

I carpooled to work with "B"
Traffic sucked
Got to work
FREE LATTE DAY AT WORK
Long day couldn't wait til it ended
Gave my person their Secret Santa Gift
Hung the stockings at work (made a funny on one of them as a joke - people it was a joke)
Got a Secret Santa Gift
Left work
Traffic REALLY SUCKED
Beat "B" on the carpool game "What time do you think we'll get home" I was only off 1 minute...I rock...ugh I wish I would have lost!
Made dinner
Did a few things round the apartment
Hit the RB for my work out....
Went to bed

Pretty boring weekend....

So Saturday wasn't too eventful....I seemed to be fighting a cold that everyone at work seems to have. Felt pretty crappy....but took it easy...seem to have passed on the cold...so that's good.

Sunday...

Got up, headed to church....was a beautiful service....we sang some Christmas songs...now who would have thought that there were extended versions of these...lol...

I headed to Sam's club to pick up a few things...and it just dumped when I got out of there...eeks...headed to Office depot to pick up some envelopes for the office for our Christmas cards that I'm gonna print...eeks....and then headed home.

Got home, realized I was a bit cold...so I curled up to take a nap....lol...feel asleep and then had to rush to get up to get to the "rents"...traffic was bad...so I didn't call MeMe...as I needed to give full attention to the road...sorry MeMe....ugh I suck!!! I'll give you a call tonight after "B" drops me off...

Got to the "rents" had a good visit...dinner was good...but the best thing was...pops gave me a cartoon....basically it had two guys playing basketball in the background...and two guys sitting on the bleachers...one guy said to the other "I think my energy drink is disagreeing with my power bar" SNORT. Ha ha too funny.

And for a side note....the flamingo is still dawning its rain slicker....hopefully the santa outfit will make an appearance now that pops has all the lights up.

SO here's to a good Monday....

Hummmm

You Are Diet Coke

You are energy in its purest form. No need to complicate things with sweetness.And while people may hate your aftertaste, you are seen as a necessary evil. Your best soda match: 7 Up Stay away from: Coke

What Kind of Soda Are You?

My happiness for Friday...

Okay I have 2 actually....maybe more....lol

The first....my buddy (you know who you are) is emailing me each day with a happiness. I am soo proud...it's a tough thing to do....but when the cards and chips are down....sometimes a little reminder can make the difference....

Let's see..."B" and I carpooled....and went to Starbucks....I didn't have a latte...I had unsweetened ice tea...yeah me....and I didn't miss the latte!!!

I got paper and stamping goodies from The Angel Company...yeah....fun fun fun....

I had a good day at work....

oh I almost forgot...lol...not really....I walked around the track 4 times....yep 4 times....yeah 4 times tee hee...with pops. I walked 4 times around the track...nenner neenner neener....lol...

I am sooooo happy about it...after, I called momma to tell her.....and I can't wait to email MM...wahooo.....hopefully the rain will stop...cuz we are gonna walk tonight (Sat).

Anyways...time to get the day rocking!

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Diva Night...

Finished the day at work and got ready for MM. I drank 1/2 of a protein shake...check...and drove down. Got there, hit the RB...and then...

MM time! We worked hard...we talked about what happened on Tuesday...and everything...perfect. I nailed everything. WAHOO! YEAH ME!!!

At the end - I drank the other half of the shake then headed to the RB...what the?? The NEW girl was hogging it. UGH....the one thing I just love about everyone else...they know that I'm an RB girl...they know that I'm not ready for the other stuff...if they are on the RB...they move. They all ROCK...NEW GIRL...NOT SO MUCH....but I have to give her the benefit one time...man one time...one ticket. SO I tried to do the Elipa-freak machine...ugh....didn't quite get it. MM was proud of me for trying it....we'll work on it on Tuesday...he told me to go home and work on the RB there.

I could totally tell the protein helped...I felt good I felt like I had worked out....but good.

I headed to the office to check on my ebay item for MM for christmas.....I won YEAH....I'll have to post a picture when I get it. Then off to see DIVA!!!

I stopped at Subway and got our normal and then headed over....Both Ugly Betty and Grey's were reruns...but we chatted and caught up...fun times....then it was...

time to head home. I got home...around 11 and hit the RB for a bit....and then off to dream land...

"V" rocks! Yes He DOES!

MY dear sweet BF sent me this wonderful present today. It is a pair of pewter dragonfly napkin holders made by the Tin Woodsman, to go along with my Bordallo Pinheiro Majolica Dragonfly dishes!

When he came home, he brought me a dragonfly large spoon from the Tin Woodsman with a hook for the kitchen wall. Last week, he sent me a coffe canister with a pewter dragonfly lid and dragonfly spoon.

BOY DOES HE ROCK....can't wait to see what's next!

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THWAK....That's gonna leave a mark for sure!

Tuesday....MM day...YEAH!

Got to work...and had a great day. I worked on Yamadasan's bracelet that I have had for way too long and finally fixed it...YEAH ME...and besides beading during work...sweet!

Anyways....back to the good stuff....

I am gonna take a few classes this next year...but the sign ups are NEXT WEEK...what the??? LOL...anyways....one is an ADVANCED wire working class in Feb. with my FAV instructor Lisa Niven Kelly! YEAH!!! and I'm gonna go to Portland for the CK Convention....and take a few okay 4 altered art classes....yeah....SO WISH ME LUCK that I get in and get all the classes I want...as there are only soooo many seats!

So I headed down to good ole FT and hit the RB for a little warm up....and then it was time...MM and I rocked it....what a great workout....I've really stepped it up the last two weeks...and he was almost beeming at my progress....as I was so trying to catch my breathe...lol...anyways....it happened.

I hit the wall after my work out....pretty scary. NO fuel left to operate my depeleted body. The banana only helped my blood sugar...glad I thought of that...cuz that would have been Thwak, passout and that really did leave a mark time...ugh....I just realized that I need to change my emergency contact info on my Medic Alert - ugh...Michael and Brian are still on there....gosh I miss them. I hate that Michael is made at me and that Brian...well Brian is Brian...a badd badd badd man...I miss him so much....I was thinking of him the other day and started to cry. I wonder if he'll show up like he promised on the 21st. He did last year...gosh I hope...BUT I know that I am sooo much stronger this year than the last 2 - especially the last year...sorry sidetracked.d...okay back to the dealio...

SO after emailing GIP and MM, I heard back from GIP (Girl In Pants formally known as Not So Scary Josh) and he suggested a protein drink prior and after working out....so that's what will happen for Thurs...now just to hear back from MM....I am sure he will think the same...but heck, one never knows....anyways....off to Super Supplements for a little protein!

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A challenge of sorts....card style

So I joined a quickie swap on my Angel Stamp group...and we are to send one card per week for the next 3 weeks to the person who signed up "below" us. OH great...I got Momma...SO that means I have to come up with 3 new cards that she doesn't have...ARGH!!!...SO...
this is what I came up with...I'm gonna try and use black and white ginham ribbon on each one to prove a point to her...that it goes with everything. Enjoy! More to come!

Things done and heard on a day off...

UGH...Saturday got here too early...got up, got ready and then grabbed the rent checks and headed out to see MM.

Got into the car and headed out....the sun was out and I was in a sassy mood and ready to bring it...lol....headed down and called Momma to see how she was doing...and just a bit of general chit chat...called my pops to see if we were on for tonight and then I got at FT....headed inside and someone was already on the RB...so I decided to walk back and forth til MM was ready for me...

He saw what I was doing and was glad that I was warming up...lol I told him it was the poor man's version of an RB...laughing ensued.

We got down to business and man oh man...did MM work me...but I love it!!! He totally challenges me...and I know that I am getting stronger and better each session. I am really trying to kick it up an notch all the way around. We were talking and I mentioned to MM that Josh told me that Becks got into a wreck...he said Josh told me that too....I replied...so basically Josh is a gossip. MM smiled. Then he told me that Josh watches soap operas...I said No way...MM said yep....I replied....so basically Josh is really a girl in pants....MM lost it...so that's Josh's new nick name...girl in pants....lol...he is soooo gonna kick me when I train with him in a couple of weeks....but man o man girl in pants...FUN - NEY!

After my workout...i hit the RB again....and did another 20 minutes...on an incline....did a half mile again...yeah me!!! And then....time to hit the road.

I called DIVA to see how she was doing....and then off to Michael's and Joanne's...to do a little bit of shopping. Got some cool stuff...and then headed to get something to eat.

I then headed towards home....and decided to get my hair cut....Great Clips....here we go again...the FT hairstyle...good but cheap...then I headed to Walgreen's to get a few things...then up to see pops. He was busy as usual, so I left and then headed home....snuggled in made some dinner....got a call from "V" and chatted for a while...watched a movie....then time for bed...hopefully Sunday will bring more fun and adventure....

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"Poolin time....don't forget the latte"

Friday. Oh my favorite day. Latte day. Yummo! I woke up feeling pretty good after my intense workout on Thursday night. Got ready and then realized that I was poolin with "B"...eeks...needed about 5 more minutes....I ran downstairs and he was waiting....well he can wait for me once in a while...I think he owes me about 29 more wait times...lol!

It was raining...and I hopped into the car...and we headed down the road....we stopped at Starbucks for the Friday treat....LATTE...yeah....I tasted soooo good. I kept the receipt to put into my book...finally made it to work....and let the games begin!

Had a pretty normal day...a few rush projects...done. Talked to MeMe...yeah MeMe....(hope the party was fun - and YOU could NEVER be one of those girls lol).

I ordered a few things from the Angel Company...a few things for me...and a few things for presents for a couple of gals at work. Tee hee...lol....yeah bring on the paper.

I had signed up for a couple of classes on Big Picture Scrapbooking and they both started today...so I went to the site and downloaded the info...and printed it. I was really impressed with the materials so far...and the price....smokin!

The day finally ended....and off to the car with "B" eeks...it was Friday Night HOT Clips...lol...what a crazy ride home....got home and hit RB for a bit of fun...lol...and then made some dinner and "chatted" on line with some friends from the past. It was good to catch up...and then "V" called.

It was good to talk with him...gosh I miss him...but it is what it is...and time will tell where is relationship will go...all I know is that I have to focus on what's best for me. I can't let myself fall into the trap I did with the mad scientist. Its scary when I realize how I let him effect me...and the results of that...I didnt care anymore and I really didn't want to go on....what a mistake that was....BUT I am better to have gone through it...and I'm stronger now...then I ever was or thought I was then. YEAH ME! LOL....there's nothing wrong with a little self back patting...anyways....back to reality now...lol...anyways....that was about the extent of my exciting Friday night...lol

I SO ROCK!

*Snort*

So here's a picture of MM with his A GAME Face on!

SO I have a work out scheduled - and it's been since Saturday since MM and I did our thang. UGH...its gonna be a tough one...but I'm in it to win it or own it...lol.

Had a pretty good day at work....got a few things done...and then headed down to see MM.

We had a little chit chat....got a few things well settled...and he wants me to step it up a bit on the RB not only at home but at FT after my workouts... SO challenge excepted.

MY workout was intense...I worked hard and did awesome...and then....time to hit RB before heading home. I so totally rocked it....did a 1/2 mile AFTER my workout and then I headed to Costco to get some SBD Cereal bars. I ended up walking all of Costco before checking out...and then I headed home.....managed to get all my stuff upstairs in one trip...and then settled down for a bit of Grey's Anatomy!

Had an interesting phone call and settled into a deep sleep.

Its all about the 3 T's

That would be

TIME
TREASURES
TALENTS

and I got all 3 - lol

It's nice to be able to share for a good cause. Today, I donated a huge basket full of stamps, a pack of paper and a new catalog for the women's auction at SCC - and I even donated a 3 pc jewelry set! YEAH ME!

I just love the gals at SCC and am so glad I am able to help out. I am really looking forward to my next Scrappin' Friendz in March....and I will be teaching card making!!! YEAH ME!!!

Anyways....made it thru all the snow and ice this week...very glad about it. On Wed night it snowed about 3 - 4 inches in the banana belt...but nicely melted by the AM.

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Let It Snow

Here is yet another one of the cards I did for my Angel swap. I really like how this one turned out. When I originally did it, I used green and red....I love this new version.

Enjoy!

Getting into the Spirit of Christmas

This is one of the cards I made for a swap with my fellow angels...I think I will actually do this one for some of my christmas cards as well.

Could it be true???

Chocolate milk is soda/pop in Drag???

WTF?

What does this mean?

Anyone?

Look...it's an Ice Rink...

Woke up to hearing the crunch of ice - eeks....great.

Can you say SNOW DAY???

Stayed home....didn't do nearly as much as I would have wanted...oh well...

Played with my new phone and added a few contacts.

Did a couple of things that I needed to.

pretty much that was it.

I post-poned my workout with MM til Saturday...but that was okay...he was stuck in Mill Creek...so it most likely was for the best.

Now they are saying another big storm to hit Wed night/Thurs...we will see what happens.

Not to sure if I'm poolin tomorrow with "B" - guess I'll give him a call in the AM.

peace out

Back to work....

Monday.

Its always hard to go back to work on a Monday after a long weekend. There was lots of snow up North...but not in Ballard or on the eastside...yet. SO after waiting til the sun came up...I headed into work.

It was a slow go...but not too much traffic....and got to work safely. YEAH.

"V" called to make sure I was okay...he heard about all the snow...and well he was worried...it was very sweet. *swoon*

Had an okay day at the office....did a few things....but the coolest thing I did was finally go out during lunch and get a new phone.

YEAH ME!

I got a Motorola Razr phone...with all the bells and whistles. YEAH...finally. I uploaded a few ring tones, a call tone and a few music songs...yeah...now just to get a skin or two of course in the purple color...i mean come on ...hello??? lol...

Anyways...the Seahawks are playing tonight so traffic should be horrible. Blech.

Left around 5:30 and started heading home...traffic was bad...

B
A
D

I made it to the 1-90 bridge deck and then....it started to hail...and then blizzard like snow it took 2 hours to get home and when I finally arrived in the lovely banana belt...there was 2 inches of snow that was slushy and melting....

great...ugh....

got up stairs...and got all nice and warm and cozy and settled in for the night...

Bright and Shiny...NOW where was I??

LOL...okay...yeah Sunday...woke up to that white stuff...you know it....SNOW. Okay it wasn't snowing in this wonderful banana belt (whatever that means lol) BUT it was up North.

SO no church.

BOO HISS.

BUT...."V" was in da house. YIPPEEE. Sunday morning relaxing.

YIPPPEEEE.

Called the "rents" and they had tons of snow. SO No go...tee hee...

Oh yeah where was I??? Yes "V" was here. We had a great morning....and then...off to the airport...what the?? Got there...huge wait time...said the bitter sweet goodbyes...and then back home.....it was

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Are you irritated yet??? Anyways...I ended my day by doing an entire building apartment inspection...and then....I did a little card making/stamping.

YEAH....overall...

A WONDERFUL 4 day weekend.

A TRIFECTA IF YOU WILL

Saturday...what a day. I got up and got ready for my session with MM - wow...it was a great morning. I was feeling great...and I was being the rockstar that I am *snort* was was wearing my blue shades....ha ha ha....my workout was fabulous...and then I headed over to see DIVA at our special place...in Gilman Village...Sweet Additions...we had an amazing brunch and a fantastic talk. AND then...it was time....to go see Becks.

WOW...I was excited and nervous all rolled into one...it has been since halloween since I have seen her. I couldn't wait to see her...and see her new digs. I made it up to Woodinville to her FT location...and it was beautiful....simply Becky. We had a great talk...and it was sooo good to see her...this is a picture she took of us (she's on the right)....I'm putting it into my A picture a day for 90 days journal...yeah!!! I said goodbye...and then hit the road again.

I headed into Ballard where I was to meet "V" at Chinooks for an early dinner/very late lunch...ha ha...I just love going to Chinooks....and he really misses going there. I got there just as he arrived....and it was good to see him. I know I had seen him earlier that morning...but to just see him...in our old haunts...took my breath away. He ordered way too much food...and I ordered the chop chop veggie salad. He's really surprised how my eating habits have changed...and is very apprehesive of doing the wrong thing around me. I simply told him...don't worry - do what you want and I'll figure it out...really.

He got me the most precious gifts....all with a dragonfly and coffee theme of course - my two favorites. One is a ceramic coffee jar with a pewter lid with a dragonfly and a pewter scoop with a dragonfly...and then a seperate coffee scoop with a dragonfly with a hook to hang on the wall...just love this man.

We had a great dinner...and then he went to go meet the guys for a game of pool and I went to go for my walk with pops....

Later....we met up again at my place...and it was like he had never left to go to NO...but we both knew that things had/have changed....so we shall see what comes next....

You know it's a good day when....

You go to a blog you read on a regular basis...and totally enjoy. Also the blog writer is a movie buff...and has a challenge...and makes a special effort to stump me...I total love it. I feel like if this person and I were ever to meet...we would be fast friends. I went to her blog (I can't link you to it long story) only to find out that she left a message...and I was included in it....here's the message.....

Thank You, Chan, for the challenge and the motivation. And for always being willing to try. Thank You for the constant compliments and pats on the back. For taking time to reach out to a person you’ve never met and try to make her life a little brighter. Thank you for being a woman of purpose I am proud to attempt to stump.

After reading her message, I wanted to cry...it was like getting a huge hug...I need to reply to her and tell her how much her message meant to me....but I haven't been able to express exactly how I feel yet....it will come.

Anyways....that is my happy thought for Friday...that being nice and yourself to people, even those that you don't know, does make a difference.

carry on...peeps...

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Thursday was here....

I got up, got ready and headed to church, not knowing what to expect with the Thanksgiving Day service.

I had my bag full of canned goods...and headed in....upon arrival I was handed a paper shaped raindrop and was asked to put my blessing/why I was thankful and to hang onto my goods til the end of service.

I went in, sat down...and then Janice showed up...we started chatting, and a few others sat down...and then service started.

The service was amazing. I loved how people were reading psalms, a prayer and then we would sing....it was incredible...at the end of the service, we all walked up to the front, dropped out gift of food, and placed our blessing on the river, mountain, cloud background....what a feeling.

After the service I spoke to Barb about the scrapbooking group...and we'll get that going in January...and discuss more after the holiday weekend...I'm excited about that.

Then off to the "rents" I went. I stopped at heaven (Starbucks) to get an iced tea....and ended up getting it free...for waiting so long...score...2 times in one week....man o man I should buy a lotto ticket...lol.

Traffic was horrible, but I got up to the "rents" and we just had a relaxing time. We watched "Scrapped" a documentary about scrapbooking...I really enjoyed it...and will be watching it again...lol....the turkey was amazing...and so was the stuffing...it's all about the stuffing....lol...and then afterwards....we relaxed and then it was time to head home....I got home...and watched the normal Thursday night stuff....and drifted off to sleep.

Hump Day...

Wednesday was here. "B" picked me up so we could "pool" and off to heaven we went. It was my turn to buy. AND I was ready for a little iced tea - we placed our order...and then...we got up to the window. Our favorite guy was there....YEAH....and so I played a little Thanksgiving song for him...he laughed...and gave us our drinks free...yeah!! So we headed off to work.....

Traffic wasn't too bad, and then at the office ho ho ho...we go...lol....the account execs had a meeting...and I went to work on reports. Doug had more of his project for me...and we needed to get er done....lol....

There was tons of snack food -- everyone had brought it in to munch on during the day...and I avoided it...and was glad I had brought my own food...just for me...he he...

I called and actually talked to Becks....oh how I miss her. I told her everything MM was having me do...and we had a fantastic conversation. I am gonna go see her on Saturday, after my workout with MM and after meeting DIVA for brunch/lunch...and then to see Becks..YEAH I am sooo excited. I can't wait to see her...it's been almost a month...how I miss her.

The day just flew on by...and then.....well it was time...we were able to leave at 3pm...and so we headed home...and when I got home for whatever reason decided to take a nap. What a nap??? UGH...okay so I had a workout with MM scheduled for what I thought was 7:45...so at 6:30 I got up...and started to scramble....lol...I went to the car and decided to get some gas...and then off to FT....I was talking to Momma...and the phone rang...it was MM...where "are you he says" I tought my workout was at 7:45...ooops...actually 7:30...so I ended up being about 10 minutes late...I got my warmup done...and then we "kicked butt" and "took someones name"....lol....we worked hard and fast with the time we had....man did I get my butt kicked...lol...and then off to home I went.

I stopped at QFC and got some canned goods for church and a container of cottage cheese and ranch dry dressing so I could make my dip to take to the "rents" and a frozen dinner...as I was beat - but needed to eat.

I made it home, made the dip, microwaved dinner...watched a show...and then drifted off to sleep.

A MeMe Sighting...

Ah Tuesday...it was here finally. Went to work, and was all ready to get my work done...and then off to pick up MeMe. I was working on a project for Doug and a few others. The day seemed to drag so slowly.

During lunch, Cindy and I went to work on crafty things. She needed help with a bracelet...and I needed to finish my Thanksgiving Cards...and mail them....eeeks....well okay a day or two late in the mailing...but heck it is the thought, right? Anyways....then the afternoon....just flew by...lol...and then it was time to leave to go get MeMe.

The traffic was horrible....I got to the airport as MeMe was getting her bags...and then a little drive around...and then there she was. WOW....so much has changed for both of us. She looked fabu...and she noticed a difference in me...yeah....off we went to Azteca for dinner.

We had a great dinner and a fantastic talk/time. It really amazes me how without even knowing it before that our relationship has grown. Maybe we have grown. I don't know...maybe it is the time away. I don't know for sure. All I know is that I feel our relationship has grown, has matured. I feel closer to MeMe that I did when she was here working. Maybe we have grown, maybe we are in a difference place in our lives. Maybe we took advantage of the fact that the other was always there...maybe I had - not sure... but I know that I am glad for our friendship.

We then headed up to Marysville, to meet MeMe's mom and our talk continued - it was amazing, that's all I can really say about it. While we were waiting, a van randomly drove into the parking lot and drove over the sidewalk...as they were driving over it...a passenger inside the van proclaimed..."DUDE, You can't do that" to which MeMe and I busted up laughing....
so blog worthy...lol...

Anyways.....MeMe's mom showed up, we said our goodbyes...and off we went...

To sum it up...a fantastic evening...with an amazing friend....excellent!

Time to "pool"

Monday...ugh...I got up and realized that I was carpooling....SO I got ready...and had most everything done and together and "B" called...said he was gonna be late. UGH...okay so I got a project ready to take to work on during lunch. No biggie....

SO I went downstairs to wait and he was 10 minutes past that time...UGH!!! Anyways...we headed out and went to heaven....I got my weekly delite...and then off to work.

BUT the best news of all is.....

MEME will be here tomorrow!!!! I can't wait to see her!!!

more later....

What a bargin what a deal....

Sunday….I got up and ready and headed to church – it was a good to go and see everyone. AND the message was good. I need to remember to tell Momma (Char) about the definition of “ELDER”. Anyways….I stopped afterwards at Sam’s Club to pick up a couple of things and scored on a pair of Reebok Crosstrainers - $14.81! WAHOO!!! I then headed home…and just took it easy, making lunch for a bit…and then headed up to the “Rents”. We had a great dinner and good laughs….and then back home…to settle in for the night. I did a bit of pick-up around the place…and made my lunch for the next 3 days….and then watch a bit of tv and put in my whitening trays and went to bed.

It's Time to Kick It Up A Notch!

Saturday….What a great day. I went to work out at a place down the street. I think it will be good for in between my sessions with MM….and I got in on their end of year deal…so we will see….I am excited and nervous and probably won’t mention much about it…just yet – want to just get into the groove without any pressure. It’s all about baby steps. Anyways…the rest of the day was good. Didn’t get as much as I wanted done – but it was still a good day. I met pops for a walk after work…and then I hit Safeway to find the ingredients for life…ha ha okay I just went to by a bag of Splenda to take up to the “Rents” on Sunday….I then headed home…made a good dinner and just chilled.

Hello??? Have you seen my heart lately????

Friday….YEAH finally!! Did a bunch of stuff at work…as usual. I had to laugh so HARD…DIVA called me and started talking in the 3rd person…. Snort too funny!

AND then it was time…to head home to walk with pops! HA HA HA…fun times. SO I hurried home, got ready and met pops at the track. Okay….wtf?? SO we started walking and man oh man…did pops have a good stride going….so it took everything to keep up…but I did. By lap 2 ½ I was sweating…lol….and he turned to me and said man you’re walking at a good clip….I tried to say…very much so out of breath…I’m just trying to keep up with you…he started to laugh….when we hit the 2/3 point…I was like oh sweet baby jesus..thank you…lol…and then when I hit the stairs…Dad…my heart is still on the track…lol…I’m waiting for it to catch up…lol – SO we had a good laugh…then said goodbye….I headed off to get gas for the car and to QFC for a few things…then home for dinner. I made a good dinner and watched the DaVinci Code.

What??

Thursday finally was here. I had a pretty good day at work. I’ve been feeling really good. Wasn’t sore…and in general. I am happy. YES I had a little “back to the old Chan” moment. I think it would be unrealistic to erase 18 years of bad habits/feelings in 4 months. Just saying.

Anyways….back to were we were. Thursday. It was a pretty fast day at work…yeah…and then time to get ready to see MM. I have been really good about filling out my book and I even put the “slurpee” in there. I’m not hiding it…I’ll take whatever MM dishes out. I got there….handed over my book and hit the treadmill. I even brought DMB to listen to…and MM let me play it….and well everyone else was happy I brought it – so there! HA

Anyways….MM gave me a little shit about the slurpee. I can understand his point…he doesn’t want me to get into the habit of getting em…but come on…I could have done so much worse. So we’ll just let that go…it’s not going to matter next week anyways. Snort I had a fabulous workout and felt much better about the new things…and they were better…I wasn’t even sore after…YEAH!!! I did a bit on the treadmill and left to head to see DIVA.

I stopped at Michaels Craft Store and purchased with the handy 40% coupon…a fiskars green craft drill aka the Donna Downey “Green Penis” drill….SO I’m all really for her class in January. YEAH! I then headed to Subway and got both DIVA and me a turkey bacon wrap…YUMMO! And then it was time….

We were cracking up so much during Grey’s Anatomy…when Izzy and Alex were talking in the 3rd person. WE were cracking up….Then it was time to head home….

No weezing the ju-uice

Wednesday….hump day. I was thankfully NOT sore after my intense workout with MM. Thank you!!! Had a strange day at work. IT was one of those days were it seemed to last forever, you worked hard and fast…and only 45 minutes went by…WTF??? Anyways…..I decided to go shopping instead of sitting in traffic forever on the way home. I stopped at the sprint store and found out some info…about upgrading my phone and adding pops to my contract. Hummm…could be interesting…or not…lol! SO then I decided to take the plunge and look for some better fitting clothes. UGH…okay so I found a few things….some too small, some too big, some too short, some too long. UGH….for the love of PETE!…anyways….I purchased a bathrobe and nightgown…and felt happy with those…but was a tad bit discouraged. Then I headed to get a inexpensive pair of shoes for work till I found the pair I wanted. AND then I started feeling worse about my shopping experience.

UGH…I hate that. I wanted Ice cream, I wanted chocolate and candybars…UGH….all I had in the car was flippin water. UGH…SO I made a beeline to 7-11 to get a dt pop. And there it was….the slurpee machine. OH thank Heaven….a slurpee machine….and low and behold….a crystal light slurpee…YEAH…SO I took the plunge and got a med size slurpee…it was Rasberry Lemonade – YUMMO….so I paid cash, got in the car…and then enjoyed…I started heading towards home and it hit me…the guilt. I didn’t know how many calories, how many carbs…but I didn’t care. I tried rationalizing it….this is better than…..you fill in the blank with any goodie …lol….as soon as I got home….after fully enjoying my crystal lite slurpee, grabbed my bags and headed upstairs, I dropped everything in the hallway and headed to the computer…..Calorieking.com here I go…..and to my complete surprise and much giddiness….the 12oz slurpee was only 45 calories…and 9 carb grams…YEAH!! Thank you lord!!!

SO I hunkered down, made a turkey patty and watched DAYBREAK…and finally drifted off to sleep.

Can You FEEL the BURN????

Tuesday….MM day….YEAH! Had a great day at work. A rocking day….and it just flew on by. I wore the dress that everyone comments on….let’s see I got a HOT…wahooo!!! But it was time to get down to business….man o man…did he work me….I felt pain and joy all at the same time. I made a few giant leaps…and it was pretty awesome. I however, felt it…once I got into the car. I was sooo sore. OMG…help me sweet jesus….so what did I do….I went shopping. LOL…I got a bag I had wanted to get, I have one for my stamp stuff, but wanted one for my jewelry stuff on the go…so I got it. Why not?? I’ll use it. I then stopped at Heaven…okay for you new readers…Starbucks…and got an iced unsweetened ice tea….and then headed home. Barely made it up the stairs…but I did…I cursed Dave’s name from the 3rd flight up. Damnit Dave!!! Made dinner…and totally crashed.

Its a blustery day...pooh bear

A Stormy Monday. “B” called and said he couldn’t ‘pool’ I wasn’t surprised…disappointed yes. Surprised no. Traffic was terrible. A section of town was shut down because of an accident overnight were a police officer was killed. Very tragic. I finally made it to work. Had a fairly good day. I purchased a few things that I had been wanting too….but have been entirely too broke to do so. THANK YOU IRS for my refund check….most of it is going to savings…but I am allowing myself to spend some of it for things that I need and a few things that I want. For instance, renewing my Sam’s Club membership…yep $40 wisely spent…I signed up for a few classes…2 in January with Donna Downey in Portland…YEAH…and one online at Big Picture Scrapbooking. I am really excited about all of them. The coolest thing is, I emailed Donna and she actually replied. Again, she is my hero…lol. I also ordered 2 books I had been wanting to get…and let’s see what else….oh yeah. A stamp pad rack/ribbon holder. I really need this…its all about organization…and I am NOT SO MUCH…lol….well hopefully soon. AND I got an EMAIL from BECKS! MY Wonderful 1st Official Trainer. Gosh I miss her, but getting an email was like GOLD!

A day of rest???

It felt good to get up and get ready for Church. I got to church and it started to rain. What’s new about the rain. The service was good…and then afterwards….was the best. Ronda and Lydia went down to get the kids….the kids walked up the stairs by themselves it was sooo cute.

I then headed to Sam’s Club to get stuff I needed…good stuff…and then I headed home. I made a couple of trips upstairs and then just relaxed for a bit, before heading to the “rents” for dinner. When I got there the flamingo was dressed in a rain slicker…ha ha ha snort how appropriate….we had a great dinner and then back home in the rain.

Its all about the contract...

It’s 6:45AM on a Saturday…Do you know where your dad is?? Yep, I sure do…at the track. SO I got up…and got ready…man o man was it early. I didn’t feel to hip…but I powered thru it…and made it to the track. We did our walk…and it was cold, but dry and windy. When we were done, pops headed to work, and I thought, I’ll go do my errands, why not?? I’m up, but as I started to head downtown, I thought I was gonna hurl. Yes hurl. UGH….so I turned back round and headed home. I made it upstairs, tried to hurl, with NO avail…ugh…and still felt crappy. I grabbed a fresca and hit the couch…figured that might make me feel better.

After napping for a couple of hours, I got up and got ready to head downtown. I felt much better…apparently I burped the ickiness out…great…lol. I got to the floral supply place and picked up a few things….and then off to the apartment supply store. I got what I needed…and actually found a parking spot in front. UGH..Okay I confess, I had to go round 3 times…but they are doing construction and had the parking lot tore up, and I needed to get flourecent bulbs…and really didn’t want to drop those, so I was willing to wait for a good close spot. Got home and got settled again. I made a list of things to get at Sam’s club on Sunday after church. AND then…it was time…

Time for the walk after work with pops. We only did 2 laps as I had been running around all day, several trips up and down the stairs, even to the basement…and so we called it good. I went and got some groceries at QFC and then headed home for dinner and a relaxing evening.

A little bit of Heaven

Friday…seemed to last forever. Finally…the day ended. It had been a week…and the traffic sucked….I headed home….it was supposed to be raining all weekend…or most of it. – What’s new??? LOL…anyways I stopped at a few places and then up the stairs I went….huddled down for the night…and got ready to be up to meet pops at 6:45 for our walk….eeeks. HOW could I almost forget the MOST IMPORTANT THING….I went for sushi for lunch…and wrote it down in my book….and for my weekly treat…I got a latte…a little bit of heaven…yipppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

My favorite day of the week....

Ah Thursday….yeah it’s here finally. Had a typical day at work….then I headed off to see Dave aka MM…he totally switched up my routine….what’s that all ‘bout??? LOL…and then….I headed over to Issaquah….to go to Subway…got a wrap for me and a sub for DIVA….then over to the Villa….and we watched our shows. I just love spending good quality time with her. I love how our friendship has blossomed. And then…it was home in the dark, dreary weather….

My happiness today....

I was reminded that I hadn’t posted about something….


On Sunday, I was talking to Momma (Char) and we came up with telling each other everyday (at the end of the day) what we were happy for. SO…I tried to tell her on Monday, but we kept getting cut off, so I posted it on her blog on Tuesday morning.

SO….here is what I’m happy for…I’ll try and include it in my blog postings…

Monday – I’m happy Char’s my Momma (My Other Mom)
Tuesday – I’m happy it stopped raining

So – I’ll have to post what I’m happy for today, after I talk to Momma later on.

Ttfn…

Did You Hear That????

That sream??? That was those muscles I didn't know I had...*snort*

Tuesday….YEAH Finally! Traffic was a nightmare…it was raining still. The basement is still dry and the ceiling too…YEAH. Had a busy day at work. A little frustration, but powered thru it….and then…during my lunch break I headed to Michael’s to get some stretchy cord for bracelets…for Wednesday, I’m teaching Cindy and Marti how to make a little bling…so this will be class one. YEAH. SO I left work…it wasn’t raining..and as soon as I got parked – it started to pour. Of course it did. Where was Noah and his ark. LOL. Just my luck. Got what I needed, saw a couple of cute things I might get when I get a 40% off coupon…then back to work to man the phones. And that is a whole nother story…lol.

And then…it was….

Time to see MM. I headed on down to FT and when I got there the ultimate trainer was there - YEAH!! I chatted with him and told him all about my accomplishments from last Friday with my classes etc...and then it was time. All I have to say is WOW. I had a fantastic work out. He worked my muscles…lol…we did crunches the right way. Man oh man. We altered some of my weight-lifting…and my only reply to him was “What did ever do to you???” LOL…we had fun, and it just flew on by. But I must confess, he needs to change the music. Come on now....that was some BAD 80's rock hair bands...lol...oh well...

Headed home….made a little dinner, watched my two shows…and got my beading stuff ready for Wednesday. BOY was that hard to figure out what to bring. BUT I think I’ve got it all…and man oh man was that bag heavy. I can’t wait to spend time with Cindy and Marti…it will be fun!

Then it was time for the teeth trays….and off to bed….

A NOT SO Manic Monday

Ugh, it’s still raining. Please oh please don’t let the basement flood and the roof leak….

I took a picture of the stairs today. I’ve decided my word of the day will be tasks. And my writing about it is as follows….”There are things that we must do each and everyday. Some good, some NOT SO MUCH. Some days I don’t even notice going up the 4 flights of stairs, others, it takes everything I have to reach the top. But once there, the sense of accomplishment is overwhelming.”

Had a typical case of the Mondays at work today. Traffic wasn’t too bad on the way home as the Seahawks were playing….and they won…yeah! I meet with a gal to show her the apartment, again….hopefully she’ll rent it.

I made a turkey burger again….so yummy….and I’m getting used to the taste, MM would be sooo proud…lol…and let’s see Oh yeah, I watched the Lakehouse. “V” and I went to see it this summer, but I wanted to watch it again, so I Blockbustered it…ha.

Tonight was Day 2 for the teeth whitening trays….I can’t wait til it’s all done.

Ttfn.

Giddy

Tee hee.

I'm giddy. I used my teeth whitening trays today. Yeah. LOL....I am soooo happy. I know it will take up to 2 weeks to get the total effect...but it's sooo worth it! YEAH! I am sooo lucky to have WON this from FT for being client of the month. YEAH!!!

SO today it was raining all day long. I did go out and take a picture...yeah me....let's see i've got 40 more days to go...lol....I also went to the store and got a few more things.

I made an awesome dinner...again. I made a turkey burger and made the orzo pasta with tomatoes again. YUMMY. I packed my lunch for the next couple of days...and then hunkered down to watch a bit of tv.

I didn't do as much as I would have liked to this weekend...but hey thats okay. I did the main thing...dishes and grocery shopping...lol...and of course I went walking yesterday with pops.

I am feeling great...my overall average bloodsugar for the last 7 days is 102 - yeah me!!!

Anyways...its stormy, cold and rainy...wishing "V" were here to cuddle with. As much as things have been going good since he has left and time has flown by...I really do miss him. There are sooo many times where just a hug would be wonderful. IF I don't think about it...I'm okay...but every once in a while....it creeps up...and catches me off guard.

Well, time to sign off. Now just to remember to take a picture for Monday...and I need to start writing in my journal my feeling about that picture.

ttfn

A time to reflect - a challenge if you wish

Saturday...I ended up sleeping in...after my "wake up" by the CC..lol...and then I made breakfast and just kinda chilled. I then went out to go grocery shopping...it was pouring...lol....I didn't want to get out of the car...lol....SO I did...got what I needed and then before heading home...decided to go to the beach.

I headed down to Golden Gardens...and watched the waves crash up onto the beach. The wind was howling and blowing...the leaves where swirling...I really though about the next 3 months with my new contract with working out with Dave and everything in between. I decided to do a challenge a project if you may. A picture a day. Didn't matter what it was of, but a picture a day, and journal about it in my notebook. Then at the end of the month - put it all together...in an actual journal. And continue this thru my 3 month contract. Sweet. It will really help me to not only get in the habit of taking pictures...but journaling and it will re-enforce what I learned from Stacy the day before. Like I fill out my FT accountability journal...this is my personal journal. Sweet!

I headed home...talked to pops and we decided to go walk the track. It's in my contract 2x per week. UGH...it was blustery....but we did it. AND I took a picture at night of the numbers on the track. Which is good. Picture done. I know what I am gonna do for the first 3 days....need to catch up....but I've figured out what the pictures will be..done...I'm excited. I gave pops the pumpkin bread to take home...yeah me!!! AND then I headed home. I made an amazing dinner. I cooked some skinless boneless chicken breast...and brocolli, a small salad, and then I sauteed some grape tomatoes with garlic and basil and tossed it with some orzo pasta...YUMMY.

Oh dearie me

Sorry I haven't blogged in a little while. I had a HUGE meltdown on Halloween...and it took me a bit to get over it. BUT I'll try and do a little bit of a recap to catch you all up. Since Tuesday, I have had some great moments. Some amazing things happen and all is good.

Tuesday - Halloween. UGH. We've had candy at the office since the 1st of October. I've been really okay with it. I haven't had any, haven't wanted any...and I mean there has been alot of candy in the lobby. MEME knows...ugh.....damn candy! Anyways...back to the meltdown. I'd been doing just fine candy is dead to me...and then, Halloween morning, I was in my pj's and heading to work...we had a pajama posse costume for all the sales assistants...I had to stop at Walgreen's and get some contact solution. I went it, got what I needed and then...as I was at the register...I saw them. The HUGE bin full of movie sized boxes of Charleston Chews Mini's. What? I burst into tears, as I wanted them. What? Are You Kidding Me? UGH. I got my contact solution, went to the car...ugh. Sucks! Had fun at the office party...and then...off to FT to my final workout with Becky. Sadness. I told her about my meltdown. She started to laugh..it was true, it was pretty funny AFTER THE FACT...lol...I gave her the two bracelets I made, she loved them. I said my goodbyes gave her a big hug...and then headed home.

Wednesday - Life was pretty good. I survived my meltdown. I had a good and busy day at work. I headed home, was sorta late...but met pops to go walk the track. I did 3 laps around the track. YEAH! Pops gave me the pumpkin bread that sweet grandma made for me to take to my Portland trip on Saturday...and I went home...and got ready for Thursday and my session with Dave aka MM "Muscle Magician" and please don't confuse MM with MeMe...lol!

Thursday - Let a new day begin...I had a very busy day at work. As I had to get a ton of stuff done before taking Friday off. Powered thru it. I headed to my session with Dave. I brought my "A" game even though I was exhausted from kickin butt at work getting a ton of stuff done and getting a flu shot at the end. I felt a little off after the shot, but I headed to FT - traffic sucked got there and then...let the games begin. LOL. I got my contract. AND we did it...Dave worked me...lol...love that!!! My muscles were screaming...way to go MM! Afterwards, I headed to DIVA's and stopped and got us Subway. We watched Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy and then, I headed back to the office, to finish my reports etc. I got home around 1am. EEKS.

Friday - Slept in, and got up, and started to get ready for my day. I was going to Creating Keepsakes Convention...yeah!!! I stopped and got my tall non fat, sugar free hazelnut latte of the week....It was soooo yummy.....an awesome treat - it's all about the contract. LOL....It was raining...pouring....and I have sooo much stuff to do...eeks...power thru it...come on now. SO there was NO parking anywhere near Maydenbauer Center....ugh...it was pouring....So I parked like 5 blocks away...okay maybe 4 but still....a far far ways away. And the killer was the price was the same for parking at the Center..UGH. I got out and headed to go check in. I got to my first class about 20 minutes late...but I got in, and got the kit...and the 10 hints. I didn't put my kit together....as I didn't actually have a seat at a table...but I did have a seat at the back. The class ended and out I went to wait for the Backstage Party with Stacy Jillian. As I was waiting...I meet this very nice gal and we talked and I gave her my card...hopefully she will contact me. The party started...we got tones of stuff. We each got Stacy's book and a huge package filled with lots of goodies and product. Way more than we paid for the class. There was about $50 worth of stuff or more...and the class was $25...YEAH. Anyways....I totally got it now about scrapbooking...I have no fear....it can be done. That has been my challenge with it...I'm so used to doing cards etc...and books for other people....now I get it....lol. The party was over and we headed downstairs...to get Stacy's autograph. I waited in line for about 35 minutes. Yeah me...I never wait in line...ever....I got to talk to Stacy. It was sooo cool, she signed my book...and I did get a picture with her...not a great one...but it proves I waited in line. AND that in itself is a huge step. Then I headed home. We all decided because of the weather NOT to go to Portland. Yeah!! I'm glad actually...just too busy to do that right now...and I showed the apartment a couple of times...then off to bed. I totally crashed. Until. The. Buzzer. Buzzed. UGH. It was 2AM. My neighbor the Cute Canadian... locked himself out on his deck. UGH. SO after getting dressed and heading downstairs to let his buddies in, and then to open his apartment and deck door...he was sooo toasty drunk. LOL...oh well....back to bed...