On Monday I was so excited to post about my loss on my challenge. It was exciting. So check out the self-sabotage that followed.
I was at work when I found out that I had a dentist appointment at 1 o'clock. I left work and did the dentist thing. At this point I'm starved, because I had so much to accomplish in the short time that I was at work so I didn't have my breakfast or even a snack.
After my wonderful dentist appointment (great teeth), with my gorgeous Indian/Arabian...or something dentist...he is so hot...I proceeded to lunch. I did the Red Lobster thing again as I love their shrimp scampi. I ordered the shrimp scampi with a salad and baked potato. Well you know how they bring you out those delicious cheese biscuits...which I ignore. Not this day. I ate both of those dang biscuits while eating my salad. Then I proceeded to devour my scampi and baked potato. Here is where the drama starts. I ordered a freaking dessert. It was a lava cookie with ice cream or some crap like that...and I ate the whole damn thing (I NEED A FILL LIKE YESTERDAY). At any rate...needless to say I felt like a fat pig after that meal. I had this lunch/dinner around 2:45. I didn't eat again until breakfast on Tuesday.
The thing about accountability...when you log your food...you log it all. Even the 1070 calorie dessert I had. Do you see that damn number. That is effin' ridiculous!! I ate it...so I logged it. Here is where Monday gets worse. My lazy (stuffed) behind did not do any exercise on that day. That is one of my exercise days. Which means I have to exercise on a non exercise day to make up for it. Boo!!
Tuesday was a much better day. I had my raisin bran crunch for breakfast, sardines in mustard sauce (yummy) for lunch with wheat things. For dinner or snack..I had my son's pizza rolls (3).
Exercise on Tuesday included a 5 mile walk (not on purpose). Seriously I would have never walked that far on purpose. I went for my walk last night. I'm thinking just go a little longer Dawnya (the scenery was beautiful)...next thing you know I've walked way to far. I thought of calling Charles and having him to come get me. LOL
I walked in the door after the walk and popped Jillian and her annoying voice into the DVD player. Turned on Pandora and kicked butt on the push-ups. LOL
Last night I also threw some veggies and sauce in the crock pot (Laura Belle suggested it) and grilled 2 chicken breast. I had that for lunch. It was tasty and spicy. I love spicy.
I hope everyone is have a good week. Let's keep our BOOBS uplifted this week. So many are dealing with a lot. Remember them in your prayers.
Zumba tonight. What are you doing to sweat away the pounds?!?
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Blogger sucks monkey toes
Is it just me? I am getting updates in dashboard...hours after I have already read the actually blog. What the hell is going on?
What problems are you encountering with blogger?
What problems are you encountering with blogger?
Monday, June 27, 2011
Challenge update
The weekend went well. I spent time with friends and my "other" family. It was nice to see my kids warm up to and play with others. Well at least my daughter did. My son was glued to my side. That is until the ducks showed up and he could feed them. LOL It was beyond adorable.
Challenge
The Tits to the Pavement birthday challenge is still going strong. The challenge was modified to working out 5 days a week. My five days of working out consist of the following:
Sun/Wed/Sat - Zumba and Jillian's 30 Day Shred (1 hour and 20 minutes)
Mon/Tues - Rollerblading/walking/dancing around the house/stair master, etc., and Jillian's 30 Day Shred (1 hours and 20 minutes)
My Monday and Tuesday workout is not structured at all. It's whatever suits my fancy at the moment I decide I want to work out. That is the work out I do.
When my challenge officially started on June 13th I weighed 279.8. As of this morning the 2nd week into the challenge I weigh 274.5. I consider that 5.3 lb loss a great start. Especially since I only want to lose 10 lbs. However, I will take all the extra I can get. LOL
Well that is all for me right now. I may have more to say later.
Challenge
The Tits to the Pavement birthday challenge is still going strong. The challenge was modified to working out 5 days a week. My five days of working out consist of the following:
Sun/Wed/Sat - Zumba and Jillian's 30 Day Shred (1 hour and 20 minutes)
Mon/Tues - Rollerblading/walking/dancing around the house/stair master, etc., and Jillian's 30 Day Shred (1 hours and 20 minutes)
My Monday and Tuesday workout is not structured at all. It's whatever suits my fancy at the moment I decide I want to work out. That is the work out I do.
When my challenge officially started on June 13th I weighed 279.8. As of this morning the 2nd week into the challenge I weigh 274.5. I consider that 5.3 lb loss a great start. Especially since I only want to lose 10 lbs. However, I will take all the extra I can get. LOL
Well that is all for me right now. I may have more to say later.
Thankful!!
Growing up in the church I remember every song that was ever sung that had a profound impact on my life. One of those songs is "Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving" Here are a few of the lyrics:
Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving
God's been so good to me
Everyday He's blessing me
Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving
Take some time to glorify the Lord today.
Today I am feeling so thankful. Thankful for my family. Thankful this blog and all the wonderful women I have met through this blog. I am fulfilled today.
I say this because I wanted to tell you all today that I am thankful for you. I am thankful for your friendships. I can't wait to meet each of you.
If you are thankful for someone today. Please let them know. Tomorrow is not promised. It is amazing of that life can be gone in an instant.
Hug the ones you love today. Call that family member or friend who you have not spoken to and tell them that all is forgiven. Let them know that you love them.
Friday, June 24, 2011
BYOC
It's FRIDAY so that means it's BYOC - Bring Your Own Crazy! We answer a couple of questions in an effort to get to know each other better and to give our blogging brains a break! Copy and paste and answer in your own blogs if you'd like!! ENJOY!!
1. What’s your favorite room in your house?
My office. I can go in there and relax for hours. I can play on the computer. Or I can relax and read. Both are my favorite things to do. I love my office. The kids are only allowed in there with adult supervision.
4. Summarize your week in real life and in blog land.
Blogland: Everyone is getting so excited about blogs. I have new followers, and I have found new blogs to follow. Like I really need to read more stuff. But I can't help it. I love this thing called blogland.
Real life: Trying to figure out why when the IRS owes you money they can't be reached on the phone. However, let you owe them money and they will dig up your great uncle on your daddy's side to see if he can loan it to you from the afterlife. I mean really people...give me my damn money.
Taking the kids to the park for a birthday party this weekend. It should be interesting. Grateful for my family and friends this week. Grateful that tomorrow is a new day and that God will still love me...fat or skinny.
Still working on my Challenge daily.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
1. What’s your favorite room in your house?
My office. I can go in there and relax for hours. I can play on the computer. Or I can relax and read. Both are my favorite things to do. I love my office. The kids are only allowed in there with adult supervision.
2. Picture question (or describe if you don't have a camera). Show us a pic of your current favorite earrings!
My diamond studs that Charles gave me one year...just because. I love them. I try to wear them often.
3. What’s your dress code at work? If you stay at home and went back to work outside the home, what dress code would you prefer?
I work for the federal government so our so called dress code is business or business casual. However, some people don't know what that means. I just really wish people would iron their damn clothes before coming to work. And purchase a lent brush and get all the pet hair off. Thanks!!
Blogland: Everyone is getting so excited about blogs. I have new followers, and I have found new blogs to follow. Like I really need to read more stuff. But I can't help it. I love this thing called blogland.
Real life: Trying to figure out why when the IRS owes you money they can't be reached on the phone. However, let you owe them money and they will dig up your great uncle on your daddy's side to see if he can loan it to you from the afterlife. I mean really people...give me my damn money.
Taking the kids to the park for a birthday party this weekend. It should be interesting. Grateful for my family and friends this week. Grateful that tomorrow is a new day and that God will still love me...fat or skinny.
Still working on my Challenge daily.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Support
As I sit here in my size 20 (started at 24) pants I have a smile on my face. Not because of the pant size, but because of the support I receive from my BOOBS.
It just so happens that yesterday I was feeling kinda like a band failure and that this was not going to work. I had a short but sweet text conversation with a fellow BOOB. I let her know what I was feeling. She asked me if I was participating in my local support group. I told her no, because I don't really like the people at my office. The only support I have are my BOOBS and my husband and mom.
She offered me even more support over the phone. It was really uplifting. She was able to lift me up out of my funk even with all she has been through. Thank you so much. I love you, Jen. I can't wait to meet you in person.
I feel renewed today.
I will try to find a local support group. It would be nice to have a local band buddy.
I have tons of work to get off my desk today. I will post again later about challenge updates.
It just so happens that yesterday I was feeling kinda like a band failure and that this was not going to work. I had a short but sweet text conversation with a fellow BOOB. I let her know what I was feeling. She asked me if I was participating in my local support group. I told her no, because I don't really like the people at my office. The only support I have are my BOOBS and my husband and mom.
She offered me even more support over the phone. It was really uplifting. She was able to lift me up out of my funk even with all she has been through. Thank you so much. I love you, Jen. I can't wait to meet you in person.
I feel renewed today.
I will try to find a local support group. It would be nice to have a local band buddy.
I have tons of work to get off my desk today. I will post again later about challenge updates.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
New blogger alert
Hey everyone. Vickyd stopped by my blog and commented. So of course I visited her blog. She was banded December 2010. She could use some BOOBS love. Stop by and welcome her to the family.
http://myshrinkingbelly.blogspot.com/
http://myshrinkingbelly.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
the fill that did not happen
This morning I had a 7 am appointment for a fill. My last fill was April 26th. I cancelled the last two fills in May and early June, because I felt that I was in a good place. After the last week of eating crap and lots of it I knew it was time for a fill.
I have lost 5 lbs on their scale since my last visit (putting me at 277 on their scale). Not much considering it was almost 2 months ago. However, when I saw which PA was scheduled to do my fill I knew it was not going to happen. She has been bitching about a possible dilation since I got at 5.5 cc's. Why?!? Good question. I never have reflux, I have PB'd and vomited a few times, but that was all operator error on my part. Keep in mind...she did all my previous fills under x-ray. No sign of dilation.
I tell her I often eat and then I'm full for the allotted amount of time, but this is not on a continuously basis. I also told her that I snack...a lot. I mean if I'm grazing all the time that is a sign...in my book anyway.
She refused to give me a fill. She wants me to come back and have some pictures taken of my band and we (meaning she) will decide if I need a fill.
Keep in mind that she was the same one who told me in March that I everything looks good.
It really pisses me off that she didn't want to listen. I know my body. When I don't need a fill I cancel the appointments. I need a fill. That is why I showed up.
My day
Other than the crappy portion of the morning...my day was great. Let me tell you why. I played hookie today. My mom and Charles assumed I went to work after my appointment. I didn't!! Instead I went to the hairdresser (they thought my appointment was this afternoon). I got my oil changed in my car and a car wash. Then I went for a little retail therapy. I desperately needed some smaller pants as mine are all to big. I went to ole' reliable LB. Let me just say nothing in the store excited me at all. However, I purchased to pair of pants and some bras. That's it. The pants are size 20 (NSV). They are comfortable and hopefully will not be in rotation very long.
Next I went to JC Penny. I tried on several dresses...size 16 (major NSV). Not only did they fit, but they fit well. However, I didn't like the cost. Ladies...if you see a dress that is not in your size and you like it...try it on anyway. I am always able to buy dresses several sizes smaller than my actual size. It's worth a try.
I finally used some DSW gift cards given to me. One was given to me last year the other was given to me in 2005. Thanks to my gift cards I was able to buy 2 pair of shoes for under 30 bucks. I love a bargain. Next I went to Nordstrom's Rack. They always have shoes in my size (I have the largest feet in my family...size 11). I bought the cutest brown shoes.
Did I mention I took myself to lunch at Red Lobster. I enjoyed a nice salad, shrimp scampi and blackened farm raised catfish. I then went to Barnes and Noble and just hung out and read books for free on my nook.
I finally came home. It was a great day.
Challenge Update
Yesterday....I did not exercise. Instead I did something I really need to do. I actually went to bed and got some much needed sleep. I was in bed before 10 pm. Let me just say that I am glad I went to bed early. It made me feel better today.
Jillian day 2 was completed tonight. My abs hurt. What is wrong with that woman. I have to add more music to my MP3 player. Her voice annoys me.
Vitamins and Protein
I've decided to get gummy vitamins as well as a B supplement. I think this will help with my energy level and I will feel much better if I'm actually taken vitamins. I'm waiting for the arrival of my protein drinks. Thank you all for your suggestions.
Portion Control
Lap Band Gal mentioned that she always knew she could eat more than a cup of food. However, she made sure to only eat a cup. I need to follow this frame of mind. I would love to prepare food in advance...but I can't find the time. I am hoping to come up with some ideas. I think with the summer months upon us we may do a lot more grilling. I think that will help.
I need to take buy a ton of 2 to 8 oz containers for my meals. The problem is my house is ADA compliant...so my kids can get into every cabinet and drawer. They think my containers are toys for their amusement. Darn demons.
Weight loss
I have decided to acknowledge and accept that I am going to be a slow loser. I was hoping for a substantial 1 year weight loss like so many others. I don't see it happening. I am happy with my weight loss thus far. I will keep pushing forward.
I have lost 5 lbs on their scale since my last visit (putting me at 277 on their scale). Not much considering it was almost 2 months ago. However, when I saw which PA was scheduled to do my fill I knew it was not going to happen. She has been bitching about a possible dilation since I got at 5.5 cc's. Why?!? Good question. I never have reflux, I have PB'd and vomited a few times, but that was all operator error on my part. Keep in mind...she did all my previous fills under x-ray. No sign of dilation.
I tell her I often eat and then I'm full for the allotted amount of time, but this is not on a continuously basis. I also told her that I snack...a lot. I mean if I'm grazing all the time that is a sign...in my book anyway.
She refused to give me a fill. She wants me to come back and have some pictures taken of my band and we (meaning she) will decide if I need a fill.
Keep in mind that she was the same one who told me in March that I everything looks good.
It really pisses me off that she didn't want to listen. I know my body. When I don't need a fill I cancel the appointments. I need a fill. That is why I showed up.
My day
Other than the crappy portion of the morning...my day was great. Let me tell you why. I played hookie today. My mom and Charles assumed I went to work after my appointment. I didn't!! Instead I went to the hairdresser (they thought my appointment was this afternoon). I got my oil changed in my car and a car wash. Then I went for a little retail therapy. I desperately needed some smaller pants as mine are all to big. I went to ole' reliable LB. Let me just say nothing in the store excited me at all. However, I purchased to pair of pants and some bras. That's it. The pants are size 20 (NSV). They are comfortable and hopefully will not be in rotation very long.
Next I went to JC Penny. I tried on several dresses...size 16 (major NSV). Not only did they fit, but they fit well. However, I didn't like the cost. Ladies...if you see a dress that is not in your size and you like it...try it on anyway. I am always able to buy dresses several sizes smaller than my actual size. It's worth a try.
I finally used some DSW gift cards given to me. One was given to me last year the other was given to me in 2005. Thanks to my gift cards I was able to buy 2 pair of shoes for under 30 bucks. I love a bargain. Next I went to Nordstrom's Rack. They always have shoes in my size (I have the largest feet in my family...size 11). I bought the cutest brown shoes.
Did I mention I took myself to lunch at Red Lobster. I enjoyed a nice salad, shrimp scampi and blackened farm raised catfish. I then went to Barnes and Noble and just hung out and read books for free on my nook.
I finally came home. It was a great day.
Challenge Update
Yesterday....I did not exercise. Instead I did something I really need to do. I actually went to bed and got some much needed sleep. I was in bed before 10 pm. Let me just say that I am glad I went to bed early. It made me feel better today.
Jillian day 2 was completed tonight. My abs hurt. What is wrong with that woman. I have to add more music to my MP3 player. Her voice annoys me.
Vitamins and Protein
I've decided to get gummy vitamins as well as a B supplement. I think this will help with my energy level and I will feel much better if I'm actually taken vitamins. I'm waiting for the arrival of my protein drinks. Thank you all for your suggestions.
Portion Control
Lap Band Gal mentioned that she always knew she could eat more than a cup of food. However, she made sure to only eat a cup. I need to follow this frame of mind. I would love to prepare food in advance...but I can't find the time. I am hoping to come up with some ideas. I think with the summer months upon us we may do a lot more grilling. I think that will help.
I need to take buy a ton of 2 to 8 oz containers for my meals. The problem is my house is ADA compliant...so my kids can get into every cabinet and drawer. They think my containers are toys for their amusement. Darn demons.
Weight loss
I have decided to acknowledge and accept that I am going to be a slow loser. I was hoping for a substantial 1 year weight loss like so many others. I don't see it happening. I am happy with my weight loss thus far. I will keep pushing forward.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Jillians Thirty Day Shred
So I read about this over at Chubby McGee's blog. I researched it and thought...what the hell. I'm going to do it tonight. I may not be able to walk tomorrow, but oh well. I need something...something to help me start losing. I am not losing.
I was reading some blogs and some comments on my blog. I need more protein. Like a shake or something. I also need to start taking vitamins. The vitamins I was taking before surgery are not band friendly. I tried the liquid vitamin thing and that totally made me gag. So vitamin suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I'm going to order some Premier Vitamin shakes tonight. I have heard that are great. I'm also going to order the Unjury protein shakes.
Challenge
So I realized that working out 6 days was not a good idea for me. LOL. So I'm sticking with 5 days a week. I didn't workout on Friday. However, I did on Saturday and I will be doing Jillian's tonight before going to bed.
I'm scheduled to get off work early tomorrow. If that works out I am going to go to the fitness center (it really needs an upgrade) at my job. I have a plan on making the stair master my bitch. I'm working my way up to 10 minutes at a time. I am at 6 minutes now.
So I have a fill appointment on Tuesday. I'm not looking forward to it. My TOM is here and I hate getting on the scale at this time.
I have a few questions. Please don't think I'm silly. I often read where people claim they have "water weight". What is that? How do you know the difference?
I was reading some blogs and some comments on my blog. I need more protein. Like a shake or something. I also need to start taking vitamins. The vitamins I was taking before surgery are not band friendly. I tried the liquid vitamin thing and that totally made me gag. So vitamin suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I'm going to order some Premier Vitamin shakes tonight. I have heard that are great. I'm also going to order the Unjury protein shakes.
Challenge
So I realized that working out 6 days was not a good idea for me. LOL. So I'm sticking with 5 days a week. I didn't workout on Friday. However, I did on Saturday and I will be doing Jillian's tonight before going to bed.
I'm scheduled to get off work early tomorrow. If that works out I am going to go to the fitness center (it really needs an upgrade) at my job. I have a plan on making the stair master my bitch. I'm working my way up to 10 minutes at a time. I am at 6 minutes now.
So I have a fill appointment on Tuesday. I'm not looking forward to it. My TOM is here and I hate getting on the scale at this time.
I have a few questions. Please don't think I'm silly. I often read where people claim they have "water weight". What is that? How do you know the difference?
Friday, June 17, 2011
BYOC baby
♪ BYOC....Bring Your Own Crazy ♫from the wonderful It's just Me, Drazil & Sheniqua.... by ♫ Drazil ♪
It’s time for BYOC – Bring Your Own Crazy! We answer some questions in an effort to get to know each other better and to give our blog brains a break. Copy and paste to your own blog and ENJOY!
1. Do you make your bed every day? Tell us about or show us a picture of your bed comforter?
Unfortunately, I do. Military corners and all. I have since I left the army. Before the army I never made my darn bed. I just love military corners. Drives Charles insane, because he doesn't like for his stanky, nasty, finger toe feet to be enclosed. (just in case i never mentioned it...i hate feet like Draz hates poop, puke, and other p words.)
2. Johnny Cash or Elvis? Thin crust pizza or deep dish? Coke or Pepsi? Beer or wine or neither?
That would be a neither. LOL. Elvis annoys me because he has his own station on XM/Sirus radio...which used to be all Kenny Chesney. Color me pissed off about that change.
I don't care how my pizza comes as long as it comes. Pizza is hands down my favorite food. I could eat it daily and never get tired. I love the stuff.
Pepsi baby...that other stuff taste like sugar water.
Neither. Not a big drinker...but when I do...it's rum baby. I love that stuff and it loves me.
3. I recently went through my list of blogs I follow and was at my limit so I unfollowed bloggers who haven’t blogged in at least 6 months. I want to start following some more new blogs. Who’s your fave lately? Funniest? Most inspiring? Can you link them for me??
There are way to many dang blogs to name. So here is a quicky. I love following Lap Band Gal...her blog was the first one I commented on. I read Amy W. entire blog from beginning to end one night. I like Draz blog, because she is a comedian. My roomie Stephanie Joy, and Soul Pretty. She is such a talent. And of course the love of my blog life Read.
4. Repeat question: Summarize your week in blog land and in real life.
In blog land, thinking about Jacquie as she is having her GSV today. I am so excited for her. Missing some bloggers who have not blogged in awhile. I'm happy that everyone is on a journey. OMG...and I adore the fact that Laura Belle is a photographer. I am stalking her.
I'm really proud of my boo Read!! She has laid out her terms and she is sticking to her guns. He better get it together or I'm coming to PA and kicking butt.
Real life: did I ever mention how my kids are little spawns of satan with beautiful smiles. Gosh....this parenting thing is lots of work. Tonight I'm taking my special needs husband on a date. He thinks it's for him, but it is so for me. I need to see X-Men.
Have a great weekend!
I need a nap
I miss taking naps. Before my angels arrived I would get home from work and go straight to bed. I would take a 45 minute to an hour nap. I would feel refreshed and ready to take on the world for the rest of the day. No so much anymore. I feel that I am sleep deprived. LOL I wake up at 5:30 a.m. and I go to bed no later than 12:30 a.m. That is just not enough.
I would love to go to sleep earlier. However, everything I need to accomplish has to be done after the kids are asleep. This includes exercise, cleaning, etc. I just want to take a nap. I even asked my husband (he is a jerk sometimes) if I could take a nap when I came home. He always wants to make a damn deal. I like dude. I do everything for you and those kids. I can't get a damn nap. OK...I'm done venting.
Challenge update
So Wednesday night was Zumba baby. I enjoyed it, but I didn't sweat much. The reason being is the assistant instructor was not there. She has tons of energy and she works us out like it's against the law. I love her.
Thursday I walked mostly. Nothing to strenuous. Oh wait...I'm wrong. Apparently I'm a body builder. LOL I went to Lowe's to purchase a water dispenser and 5 gallon water bottles. Well needless to say not one sales person assisted me in this transaction. When I found the water dispenser at the back of the store I didn't have a cart. I carried the water dispenser all the way to the front of the store. Then I get to the register and I saw I would like 2 of the 5 gallon bottles of water. She says to me, "they are over there." Soooo I go grab the water jugs and pay for everything. I finally get a cart and load up my goodies. Then a employee finally asks if I need help. I say all of this to say I lifted weights yesterday. LOL
Food intake has been awesome. With the exception of the peach cobbler I had for lunch yesterday. I'm sorry...I couldn't resist. It was like a little slice of heaven in my mouth.
The weekend should consist of 2 Zumba classes and hopefully a hike. Not so certain on Zumba since the instructor I like is not going to be teaching the class anymore. She is not certified...so the Zumba organization will not allow her to instruct the class under their trademark. I'm not happy about this because the Fitness place knew she wasn't certified and still allowed her to teach. Now she can't. I like her moves. I would suggest a class name change so that she can teach. LOL
Well that is all. It's time for some BYOC baby!
I would love to go to sleep earlier. However, everything I need to accomplish has to be done after the kids are asleep. This includes exercise, cleaning, etc. I just want to take a nap. I even asked my husband (he is a jerk sometimes) if I could take a nap when I came home. He always wants to make a damn deal. I like dude. I do everything for you and those kids. I can't get a damn nap. OK...I'm done venting.
Challenge update
So Wednesday night was Zumba baby. I enjoyed it, but I didn't sweat much. The reason being is the assistant instructor was not there. She has tons of energy and she works us out like it's against the law. I love her.
Thursday I walked mostly. Nothing to strenuous. Oh wait...I'm wrong. Apparently I'm a body builder. LOL I went to Lowe's to purchase a water dispenser and 5 gallon water bottles. Well needless to say not one sales person assisted me in this transaction. When I found the water dispenser at the back of the store I didn't have a cart. I carried the water dispenser all the way to the front of the store. Then I get to the register and I saw I would like 2 of the 5 gallon bottles of water. She says to me, "they are over there." Soooo I go grab the water jugs and pay for everything. I finally get a cart and load up my goodies. Then a employee finally asks if I need help. I say all of this to say I lifted weights yesterday. LOL
Food intake has been awesome. With the exception of the peach cobbler I had for lunch yesterday. I'm sorry...I couldn't resist. It was like a little slice of heaven in my mouth.
The weekend should consist of 2 Zumba classes and hopefully a hike. Not so certain on Zumba since the instructor I like is not going to be teaching the class anymore. She is not certified...so the Zumba organization will not allow her to instruct the class under their trademark. I'm not happy about this because the Fitness place knew she wasn't certified and still allowed her to teach. Now she can't. I like her moves. I would suggest a class name change so that she can teach. LOL
Well that is all. It's time for some BYOC baby!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Let's talk about F O O D...and my Challenge Button
Good morning my lovelies!! I hate not having my Internet services up and running at home yet. I'm still using my mobile thingy.
Well first off please check out my awesome Challenge Button created by non other than Jen our resident blog fairy. I love her so much. She rocks. Do you see the nips on the pavement...is that not awesome?!?
Well after the morning workout I was hungry all day. I couldn't figure it out. Then my idiot light bulb went off. Duh...my metabolism was doing it's job. My other Jen suggested that maybe it was time for a fill. She is right. I have an appointment on Tuesday. I have cancelled my last 3 appointments because I was feeling just right.
So last night. I came home. Had dinner and was still hungry. So I fixed a PBJ sandwich. It was yummy and delicious. However, the hunger monster was not satisfied. Finally after about 10 whole grain tortilla chips I was good. I was so not expecting to be attacked by the hunger monster. I will be better prepared for all future morning workouts.
After putting the kids to bed I was scheduled to go for a walk. I didn't. I was exhausted. Then I decided to read the blogs and saw that I had more comments. Well the comments inspired me. After I answered the blog fairy Jen's email, I put on my running shoes and left. My husband didn't even know I had left the house. Oops. I did a short but fast sprint around to blocks and back. I'm not a runner...but I felt like I should run. Weird...I know.
Today I didn't go to work because my daughter has another speech therapy appointment that had to happen before Friday.
Today I will better manage my food. Not sure what is for lunch and dinner yet. I'm looking forward to a productive day. It's a Zumba night. I'm so excited.
I hope everyone is enjoying their hump day.
Well first off please check out my awesome Challenge Button created by non other than Jen our resident blog fairy. I love her so much. She rocks. Do you see the nips on the pavement...is that not awesome?!?
Well after the morning workout I was hungry all day. I couldn't figure it out. Then my idiot light bulb went off. Duh...my metabolism was doing it's job. My other Jen suggested that maybe it was time for a fill. She is right. I have an appointment on Tuesday. I have cancelled my last 3 appointments because I was feeling just right.
So last night. I came home. Had dinner and was still hungry. So I fixed a PBJ sandwich. It was yummy and delicious. However, the hunger monster was not satisfied. Finally after about 10 whole grain tortilla chips I was good. I was so not expecting to be attacked by the hunger monster. I will be better prepared for all future morning workouts.
After putting the kids to bed I was scheduled to go for a walk. I didn't. I was exhausted. Then I decided to read the blogs and saw that I had more comments. Well the comments inspired me. After I answered the blog fairy Jen's email, I put on my running shoes and left. My husband didn't even know I had left the house. Oops. I did a short but fast sprint around to blocks and back. I'm not a runner...but I felt like I should run. Weird...I know.
Today I didn't go to work because my daughter has another speech therapy appointment that had to happen before Friday.
Today I will better manage my food. Not sure what is for lunch and dinner yet. I'm looking forward to a productive day. It's a Zumba night. I'm so excited.
I hope everyone is enjoying their hump day.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Lunch
Sooo...who knew that morning exercise would make me feel like a starving fat woman right before thanksgiving dinner. I mean I was starved.
Today I brought a small compact lunch for myself. A few slices of deli style turkey, sweet potatoes and 100 calorie pack cheese. Good and straight to the point right. Well lunch rolls around and I realize I'm starved...but I'm also sleepy. So I opt to spend my 30 minutes in the car taking a nap (yes...it is 102 degree's...but I love to nap). However, when I got to the car I realized I was really hungry. I didn't want to clear the metal detector and walk all the way back to my office so I opted for the little Mexican spot up the street.
So I go in and request a 1/2 order of shrimp nachos. The nachos come with re fried beans, grilled shrimp and cheese. On the side you have the lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. Needless to say those nachos didn't stand a chance. I devoured them. They were so yummy. OMG. I mean I have had this meal before and never were they this good.
I honestly wanted to lick my plate. However, I thought that would have a little much even for me.
I'm usually only able to eat 3 of these nachos. Today I ate all 7. Yup...with sides.
This means I might need to add a slight jog to my walk tonight. The pro about this meal was the good protein. LOL
Do you ever get hungry after a workout?
Today I brought a small compact lunch for myself. A few slices of deli style turkey, sweet potatoes and 100 calorie pack cheese. Good and straight to the point right. Well lunch rolls around and I realize I'm starved...but I'm also sleepy. So I opt to spend my 30 minutes in the car taking a nap (yes...it is 102 degree's...but I love to nap). However, when I got to the car I realized I was really hungry. I didn't want to clear the metal detector and walk all the way back to my office so I opted for the little Mexican spot up the street.
So I go in and request a 1/2 order of shrimp nachos. The nachos come with re fried beans, grilled shrimp and cheese. On the side you have the lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. Needless to say those nachos didn't stand a chance. I devoured them. They were so yummy. OMG. I mean I have had this meal before and never were they this good.
I honestly wanted to lick my plate. However, I thought that would have a little much even for me.
I'm usually only able to eat 3 of these nachos. Today I ate all 7. Yup...with sides.
This means I might need to add a slight jog to my walk tonight. The pro about this meal was the good protein. LOL
Do you ever get hungry after a workout?
Challenge name update
After reading all your wonderful comments and laughing like crazy I have decided on a challenge name. Thanks for all the suggestions. I would like to thank Leslie and Barb for helping me come to the final decision. My proposed name made Barb laugh...and if Barb is laughing I'm a happy girl. Leslie said my dress looked like a butterfly...and we all know how I love butterflies. So the official name is
Madame Butterfly's Tits to the Pavement Birthday Challenge
Damn that is a long name...but hey...I love it.
So the challenge started yesterday. Eating was awesome. No big issues. Had to take it really slow. I took some advice from Tessie Rose. She said in a previous post to know when to not put something in your mouth based on how the last bite felt. So when I was eating lunch yesterday...It was going down really slowly. Almost like it was just hanging out. So I decided to stop eating. By the time I got home I was starved.
My off day from exercise is usually Friday. It happened on yesterday...the first day of the damn challenge. LOL However, I did have an awesome water fight with my son and daughter. It was fun. They are such suckers. LOL
So the unspeakable happened to me this morning. I got out of my bed at 4:30 am. Got dressed and walked 3 miles and did 1 mile on the stair master. Yes. Isn't that illegal or something. I mean people who the hell gets up that early. I am so not a morning person. I did it though. I mean what's a challenge without a few uncomfortable moments. Tonight I will walk again. I can't wait to hang up my punching bag and speed bag in the garage. I am positive it will help with my bat wings.
Thanks again for the challenge name suggestions. I love how awesome yall are.
BOOBS here we comes.
Madame Butterfly's Tits to the Pavement Birthday Challenge
Damn that is a long name...but hey...I love it.
So the challenge started yesterday. Eating was awesome. No big issues. Had to take it really slow. I took some advice from Tessie Rose. She said in a previous post to know when to not put something in your mouth based on how the last bite felt. So when I was eating lunch yesterday...It was going down really slowly. Almost like it was just hanging out. So I decided to stop eating. By the time I got home I was starved.
My off day from exercise is usually Friday. It happened on yesterday...the first day of the damn challenge. LOL However, I did have an awesome water fight with my son and daughter. It was fun. They are such suckers. LOL
So the unspeakable happened to me this morning. I got out of my bed at 4:30 am. Got dressed and walked 3 miles and did 1 mile on the stair master. Yes. Isn't that illegal or something. I mean people who the hell gets up that early. I am so not a morning person. I did it though. I mean what's a challenge without a few uncomfortable moments. Tonight I will walk again. I can't wait to hang up my punching bag and speed bag in the garage. I am positive it will help with my bat wings.
Thanks again for the challenge name suggestions. I love how awesome yall are.
BOOBS here we comes.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Challenge name?
Good morning everyone!! I hope you all had an awesome weekend. My weekend was uneventful...as I don't have a life and my kids are time consuming and psycho.
On the band front ~ Many of you talk about feeling that your band is tight. What does that feel like? I never know my band is tight until I try to eat something and it doesn't work. For example...I never eat before 10 a.m. Dynamite (my band) is not a morning person and she likes to sleep late. That works for me. Well Saturday my mom made me a BLT. I was so excited because I had not had one in sometime. Well needless to say after 1 bite I was stuck. I'm not talking about regular stuck where I can just walk it off. I'm talking at in the bathroom PBing stuck. It was so uncomfortable.
That was pretty much the extent of my weekend. Nothing was working. After the 2nd time trying to eat and it didn't work I went liquid for the remainder of the weekend. Last night I cooked dinner and thought I would give it a shot. I am happy to report the band is accepting deposits again. Yippie me.
Challenge name ~ So Beth Ann and Debi are doing a Balls to the Wall challenge. I love the name. I need a challenge of my own. I have decided I want to do a birthday challenge. My birthday is July 19th. I would like to lose 10 lbs. by then. This is a personal challenge. I've decide to workout 6 days a week (OMG...what is wrong with me). I want to get out of this rut I'm in. I will bring my lunch to work daily...and eat lightly for dinner. I will follow all bandster rules. I'm on a mission. This is the dress I want to wear to celebrate another year of my life. I can't afford the one in the picture as it cost $695. So out of my price range. However, I have a wonderful seamstress who is going to recreate the dress for me. I'm giddy with excitement. All for the bargain price of $250.
So I need a cute challenge name. I can't think of anything. I'm taking all suggestions. The only thing I could think of was Tits to the pavement. LOL
On the band front ~ Many of you talk about feeling that your band is tight. What does that feel like? I never know my band is tight until I try to eat something and it doesn't work. For example...I never eat before 10 a.m. Dynamite (my band) is not a morning person and she likes to sleep late. That works for me. Well Saturday my mom made me a BLT. I was so excited because I had not had one in sometime. Well needless to say after 1 bite I was stuck. I'm not talking about regular stuck where I can just walk it off. I'm talking at in the bathroom PBing stuck. It was so uncomfortable.
That was pretty much the extent of my weekend. Nothing was working. After the 2nd time trying to eat and it didn't work I went liquid for the remainder of the weekend. Last night I cooked dinner and thought I would give it a shot. I am happy to report the band is accepting deposits again. Yippie me.
Challenge name ~ So Beth Ann and Debi are doing a Balls to the Wall challenge. I love the name. I need a challenge of my own. I have decided I want to do a birthday challenge. My birthday is July 19th. I would like to lose 10 lbs. by then. This is a personal challenge. I've decide to workout 6 days a week (OMG...what is wrong with me). I want to get out of this rut I'm in. I will bring my lunch to work daily...and eat lightly for dinner. I will follow all bandster rules. I'm on a mission. This is the dress I want to wear to celebrate another year of my life. I can't afford the one in the picture as it cost $695. So out of my price range. However, I have a wonderful seamstress who is going to recreate the dress for me. I'm giddy with excitement. All for the bargain price of $250.
So I need a cute challenge name. I can't think of anything. I'm taking all suggestions. The only thing I could think of was Tits to the pavement. LOL
Friday, June 10, 2011
BYOC...Le's Go Crazy!!
It’s Friday so that means it’s BYOC day – Bring Your Own Crazy….to five questions we all answer in an effort to get to know each other better and to give our blog brains a break! Copy and paste to your own blog and ENJOY!
1. How and why did you first start blogging? And how long have you been blogging?
The first blog I found was Catherine55. I can't remember how I found it. So I started to read the blogs she followed. I was addicted. I didn't comment, but I read religiously. Then finally in January of 2011 I started blogging. I am so happy I did. This blog family is so special to me. This journey would be so much harder without yall. I can be myself on this blog. I can tell you all the truth.
2. Tell me about your perfect mate – if you could invent him/her?
My perfect mate is a man with street credibility. I would be straight hood. However, he would be educated and wear a suit. But when he gets home the jeans and Tims are thrown on and he becomes the man that get my juices flowing.
He would need to know how to fix a car. If I can do it...he should be able to do it too. He would need to understand that I am not cooking unless I'm hungry. LOL. He can cook for the both of us.
He needs to love me more than he loves himself. Because that is how I would love him.
3. Do you wear fake eyelashes? Do you want to? Do you use glue or self-stick ones? Do you like how they look?
I think they are gorgeous if they are well done. I have never had them, but I would love to give it a try. However, I am constantly rubbing my eyes I might rub them off in the middle of the day. That would not be attractive at all.
4. Let’s say money was no object and neither was time off to recover – are you an advocate of plastic surgery after weight loss?
I believe we should all do what makes us happy. We should take the necessary steps to find that happiness. If plastic surgery will make a person feel better about themselves than go for it. I do know that I would like to have my arms, tummy, boobs and thighs done.
5. Repeat question. Summarize your week in blog land and in real life.
• Blog life is good I love my blog family. I enjoy sharing in the success of everyone. I have been inspired by so many people trying new fitness outlets. I have a plan to get something started this weekend. I will let you know how it goes.
• Real life is crazy right now. I still don't have Internet and phone at the new place. Which is totally messing with my blog reading. The kids are growing. My daughter is being evaluated by a new speech therapist this week. She may start school 3 days a week. I'm excited and scared at the same time.
1. How and why did you first start blogging? And how long have you been blogging?
The first blog I found was Catherine55. I can't remember how I found it. So I started to read the blogs she followed. I was addicted. I didn't comment, but I read religiously. Then finally in January of 2011 I started blogging. I am so happy I did. This blog family is so special to me. This journey would be so much harder without yall. I can be myself on this blog. I can tell you all the truth.
2. Tell me about your perfect mate – if you could invent him/her?
My perfect mate is a man with street credibility. I would be straight hood. However, he would be educated and wear a suit. But when he gets home the jeans and Tims are thrown on and he becomes the man that get my juices flowing.
He would need to know how to fix a car. If I can do it...he should be able to do it too. He would need to understand that I am not cooking unless I'm hungry. LOL. He can cook for the both of us.
He needs to love me more than he loves himself. Because that is how I would love him.
3. Do you wear fake eyelashes? Do you want to? Do you use glue or self-stick ones? Do you like how they look?
I think they are gorgeous if they are well done. I have never had them, but I would love to give it a try. However, I am constantly rubbing my eyes I might rub them off in the middle of the day. That would not be attractive at all.
4. Let’s say money was no object and neither was time off to recover – are you an advocate of plastic surgery after weight loss?
I believe we should all do what makes us happy. We should take the necessary steps to find that happiness. If plastic surgery will make a person feel better about themselves than go for it. I do know that I would like to have my arms, tummy, boobs and thighs done.
5. Repeat question. Summarize your week in blog land and in real life.
• Blog life is good I love my blog family. I enjoy sharing in the success of everyone. I have been inspired by so many people trying new fitness outlets. I have a plan to get something started this weekend. I will let you know how it goes.
• Real life is crazy right now. I still don't have Internet and phone at the new place. Which is totally messing with my blog reading. The kids are growing. My daughter is being evaluated by a new speech therapist this week. She may start school 3 days a week. I'm excited and scared at the same time.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
And the award goes too...
Big thanks to Manda Panda for this award!
The rules state I have to share 10 things about myself and then pass it on to a few different people, so let's get to the fun facts!
- I'm addicted to shopping. I have a serious problem. I'm a total shopaholic.
- I love to sing...even though I can't hold a note. I sing at the top of my longs like I'm already a top selling office.
- Ice cream is my friend...it really is...even though the scale doesn't agree.
- I have a major crush on Read. I think it's the red hair...or the Ricky stories...I'm not really sure...but I'm definitely crushing on her.
- I read at least 17 books a month. I know...it's not a big number. I used to read so much more. Those darn kids have slowed me down.
- I still have an Atari. True I can't play it...but I still have it.
- My husband never proposed to me. He bought me a ring and I planned a wedding and told him to show up.
- I bath 3 sometimes 4 times a day. I have serious cleanliness issues.
- I secretly want to be an assassin. I mean that sounds so cool.
- I dance naked in the moonlight.
Now onto my nominees. These were chosen at random. Enjoy!
Island Bandit - http://islandbandit.blogspot.com/
Leslie - http://bandsweetband.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Doing a happy dance
Remember in January when there was a new addition to our house. The 2 week bio brother to my kiddos. Well he is still a foster baby and he is still with us. He is now 5 months old and the goofiest kid you ever want to me. We affectionately call him Bologna. LOL
Well yesterday the bio mom relinquished her parental rights to him.
Oh wait let me start from the beginning. The bio parents were arrested in April. They were both arrested on 3 felony counts of intentional injury to a child. This stemmed from when my daughter was 9 months old and had 3 broken ribs, a broken leg, and a fractured arm. They were finally taking to task for that. My daughter is a month away from turning 3 and the justice system just not decided to act.
So they were arrested and couldn't afford to bond out. Their bail was set at $450,000. Well they went before the judge. They were both itching to get out of jail so they both took a plea agreement. They each received 8 years of probation. They can not have any contact with children. They have to do community service and take drug and alcohol test and a bunch of other crap.
Well due to the probation restrictions the mother realized she can't see the baby. We did think she would put up a fight the same way she did with my other 2 kiddos. But she didn't. She relinquished. The father (who is in jail serving 90 days) says that he is not going to relinquish. He is going to get his child back.
Well his lawyer is convinced he will relinquish before he gets out of jail. The cool thing is if he doesn't his rights will be terminated because a final hearing has already been set. The hearing is before the same judge who was a part of the previous termination case that involved my kiddos.
So it looks like Bologna will be ours as well. Hopefully his adoption will take place before his 1st birthday which is on January 1st.
My kids make me want to snatch my hair out...but I wouldn't send them back for anything. I am so happy.
Well yesterday the bio mom relinquished her parental rights to him.
Oh wait let me start from the beginning. The bio parents were arrested in April. They were both arrested on 3 felony counts of intentional injury to a child. This stemmed from when my daughter was 9 months old and had 3 broken ribs, a broken leg, and a fractured arm. They were finally taking to task for that. My daughter is a month away from turning 3 and the justice system just not decided to act.
So they were arrested and couldn't afford to bond out. Their bail was set at $450,000. Well they went before the judge. They were both itching to get out of jail so they both took a plea agreement. They each received 8 years of probation. They can not have any contact with children. They have to do community service and take drug and alcohol test and a bunch of other crap.
Well due to the probation restrictions the mother realized she can't see the baby. We did think she would put up a fight the same way she did with my other 2 kiddos. But she didn't. She relinquished. The father (who is in jail serving 90 days) says that he is not going to relinquish. He is going to get his child back.
Well his lawyer is convinced he will relinquish before he gets out of jail. The cool thing is if he doesn't his rights will be terminated because a final hearing has already been set. The hearing is before the same judge who was a part of the previous termination case that involved my kiddos.
So it looks like Bologna will be ours as well. Hopefully his adoption will take place before his 1st birthday which is on January 1st.
My kids make me want to snatch my hair out...but I wouldn't send them back for anything. I am so happy.
I confess...
...that Draz is a cult leader and I'm her loyal follower. It's confession Wednesday. Here we go.
I confess...that I am totally addicted to sex. I want it all the time. I think my husband should man up and give it to me at least 3 maybe 4 times a day.
I confess...that I will probably get arrested for raping the above mentioned husband if he decides to file charges.
I confess...that I want to slap the crap out of my co-worker today. I can't stand that sniffling rat snitch. He deserves to be taken down.
I confess...that I love those little flavor ice Popsicles and I have been eating them like they are going out of style.
I confess...that I'm mad that my darn advanced degree is not paying off yet, but I still have to pay Sallie Mae.
I confess...that I am in a financial pickle right now and it makes me madder than Dick was when Hattie died.
I confess...that when I see my boss I want to stomp on him like a southern cockroach.
I confess...that I would really love to be a professional photographer.
I confess..that I think politicians should all confess to being closest freaks.
I confess...that I would also like to be a professional dominatrix.
These are my confessions~
I confess...that I am totally addicted to sex. I want it all the time. I think my husband should man up and give it to me at least 3 maybe 4 times a day.
I confess...that I will probably get arrested for raping the above mentioned husband if he decides to file charges.
I confess...that I want to slap the crap out of my co-worker today. I can't stand that sniffling rat snitch. He deserves to be taken down.
I confess...that I love those little flavor ice Popsicles and I have been eating them like they are going out of style.
I confess...that I'm mad that my darn advanced degree is not paying off yet, but I still have to pay Sallie Mae.
I confess...that I am in a financial pickle right now and it makes me madder than Dick was when Hattie died.
I confess...that when I see my boss I want to stomp on him like a southern cockroach.
I confess...that I would really love to be a professional photographer.
I confess..that I think politicians should all confess to being closest freaks.
I confess...that I would also like to be a professional dominatrix.
These are my confessions~
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Read the first sentence of this post!!!
REFUSE to allow yesterday's losses steal today's victories!
There are days when we all want to quit. I know there have been those days for me. When the scale is going in the wrong direction or you go shopping and nothing looks just right. But remember the words in that first sentence.
We will all be victorious. Some of us will lose faster than others. But we will all lose if we continue to work our band. There are so many great success stories for use to admire. Sarah G, Stephanie Joy, Lap Band Gal, Amy W., Catherine 55, Debi, Fluffy, Beth Ann...the list goes on and on. The list also includes YOU!!! You are a success.
Let's not quit. Don't judge your success by how fast the pounds disappear off the scale. Judge your success on how you feel. What can you do today that you couldn't do 10, 15, 30 pounds ago? Remember to take i one day at a time.
I love my B.O.O.B.S!!!
There are days when we all want to quit. I know there have been those days for me. When the scale is going in the wrong direction or you go shopping and nothing looks just right. But remember the words in that first sentence.
We will all be victorious. Some of us will lose faster than others. But we will all lose if we continue to work our band. There are so many great success stories for use to admire. Sarah G, Stephanie Joy, Lap Band Gal, Amy W., Catherine 55, Debi, Fluffy, Beth Ann...the list goes on and on. The list also includes YOU!!! You are a success.
Let's not quit. Don't judge your success by how fast the pounds disappear off the scale. Judge your success on how you feel. What can you do today that you couldn't do 10, 15, 30 pounds ago? Remember to take i one day at a time.
I love my B.O.O.B.S!!!
Did I mention...
...that I hate the damn grocery store. I mean I really get frustrated at the grocery store. People are in the way. I want to run them over with the cart. I want to scream Immigration in Spanish. I want to slap the bubble gum popping check out girl because she can't count with her shoes on. I want to pee on the idiot bagger because they didn't pay attention in how to bag grocery's 101. I want to scream at the top of my lungs. I hate the damn grocery store.
I feel better now.
I feel better now.
Monday, June 6, 2011
my random life
Who's bright ass idea was it for me to move into a two story house?!? Oh yeah...I'm the dummy who decided that.
Is it just me or every time you get upstairs you realize you forgot to do something down stairs or that you left something down stairs. I literally hate those damn stairs. However, I will have buns of steel in no time.
In band related news. I have finally kicked the 280's in the ass and sent them packing. I am now at 276.2. Hell yeah baby. I lost some damn weight. Who would have thunk it?!?
I have been busier than a cat covering up shit. I mean it is taking forever to get fully moved into the new house. I'm tired as hell. I didn't attend my Zumba last week. However, I sweat and burned plenty of calories just moving stuff. Oh yeah...and hunger...was non-existent. I had to force myself to eat the other day.
I'm not following a few more blogs thanks to the B.O.O.B.S. post. I'm so excited. I can't wait to meet everyone in Chicago.
Is it just me or every time you get upstairs you realize you forgot to do something down stairs or that you left something down stairs. I literally hate those damn stairs. However, I will have buns of steel in no time.
In band related news. I have finally kicked the 280's in the ass and sent them packing. I am now at 276.2. Hell yeah baby. I lost some damn weight. Who would have thunk it?!?
I have been busier than a cat covering up shit. I mean it is taking forever to get fully moved into the new house. I'm tired as hell. I didn't attend my Zumba last week. However, I sweat and burned plenty of calories just moving stuff. Oh yeah...and hunger...was non-existent. I had to force myself to eat the other day.
I'm not following a few more blogs thanks to the B.O.O.B.S. post. I'm so excited. I can't wait to meet everyone in Chicago.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
The Worst Move in History
I miss yall!! I can't believe it has been a week since I blogged. I will explain why.
We moved. I have a gang of kids and the 3 bedroom apartment was no longer doing it for us. So we decided to rent a house. I refuse to buy a house, because I'm still not convinced I'm going to stay in Austin, TX. So I have been cleaning and packing up my apartment since Saturday of last week.
Let's get to the worst move day in the history of move days.
The drama started on Wednesday morning. We hired a moving company to pack us out (mostly disassemble and reassemble) and move us. The guys started at exactly 9:11 am. They left my new house at exactly 6:23 pm. Yes...you read it right...it took them 9 effing hours to pack us, load us and move us freaking 15 minutes away. COLOR ME PISSED THE "F' OFF!!!
But it gets better (can you smell the sarcasm). AT&T were supposed to install our Internet and phone lines. Well they say they showed up. NOT...but after spending 1 and 45 minutes on the phone with them...mostly on hold I learn that I will not have phone or Internet services for 7 to 10 days. WTF do you mean. Apparently they need to drop a line (whatever that means) in order to give us service. So are you telling me I'm the first person in this subdivision to order AT&T service. The crap sounds really suspect to me and it only pissed me off more. Then I tell the dumb technician guy I would like to have an extra jack installed in the house. He proceeds to tell me how much it will cost. I didn't fucking ask you how much it would cost...I just want one installed. I don't give a rats ass about the price if I'm requesting it. That is my biggest pet peeve. So no phone on Internet for this girl and her family.
Here is where my anger just shoots off the scale. It's 100 degrees outside. I have 3 small children and a sickly mother. The effing central air is not working!!! Yup...you read that right. No damn A/C. The landlord calls to get someone out but can't get anyone until the following morning. He offers to give us $100 off next month's rent so that we can stay at a hotel for the night. Whatever...still not happy.
Oh yeah...the landlord also claimed he had someone come over and clean the place up before we moved in. Well he should demand a damn refund because the place was not clean. Hell you could see the dust on the stained concrete floors.
There is more. Today I decide to do the laundry. Well the damn washer and dryer unit are not hooked up. No biggie right. I'm a self-sufficient girl I can do this. After pulling the damn thing out...I notice a huge crack in the fucking wall surrounding the gas line for the dryer. Sorry...but I'm not about to put my kids lives in jeopardy just for some dry clothes. I took pictures and sent it to the landlord. Hopefully he will have some answers for me tomorrow. So now I have to pack up my laundry and go to the laundromat tomorrow. Which won't be that bad because they all have a Ms. Pac*Man video game. LOL
So I am totally unhappy about the move right now. I like order...this chaos is wrecking havoc on me little brain.
In band related news...Apparently my band shuts down like a prison cell at the 9 o'clock count when stressed. Everything I tried to put in my mouth got stuck. Everything except a Taco Bell Volcano Burrito (no tortilla). So I have been living on TB and water for the last few days. It gets old really fast.
I have tons of blogs to catch up on and comments to make. I did a little at work today. I will be online. I just have to use my mobile Internet connector thingy. LOL
Have a great weekend everybody.
We moved. I have a gang of kids and the 3 bedroom apartment was no longer doing it for us. So we decided to rent a house. I refuse to buy a house, because I'm still not convinced I'm going to stay in Austin, TX. So I have been cleaning and packing up my apartment since Saturday of last week.
Let's get to the worst move day in the history of move days.
The drama started on Wednesday morning. We hired a moving company to pack us out (mostly disassemble and reassemble) and move us. The guys started at exactly 9:11 am. They left my new house at exactly 6:23 pm. Yes...you read it right...it took them 9 effing hours to pack us, load us and move us freaking 15 minutes away. COLOR ME PISSED THE "F' OFF!!!
But it gets better (can you smell the sarcasm). AT&T were supposed to install our Internet and phone lines. Well they say they showed up. NOT...but after spending 1 and 45 minutes on the phone with them...mostly on hold I learn that I will not have phone or Internet services for 7 to 10 days. WTF do you mean. Apparently they need to drop a line (whatever that means) in order to give us service. So are you telling me I'm the first person in this subdivision to order AT&T service. The crap sounds really suspect to me and it only pissed me off more. Then I tell the dumb technician guy I would like to have an extra jack installed in the house. He proceeds to tell me how much it will cost. I didn't fucking ask you how much it would cost...I just want one installed. I don't give a rats ass about the price if I'm requesting it. That is my biggest pet peeve. So no phone on Internet for this girl and her family.
Here is where my anger just shoots off the scale. It's 100 degrees outside. I have 3 small children and a sickly mother. The effing central air is not working!!! Yup...you read that right. No damn A/C. The landlord calls to get someone out but can't get anyone until the following morning. He offers to give us $100 off next month's rent so that we can stay at a hotel for the night. Whatever...still not happy.
Oh yeah...the landlord also claimed he had someone come over and clean the place up before we moved in. Well he should demand a damn refund because the place was not clean. Hell you could see the dust on the stained concrete floors.
There is more. Today I decide to do the laundry. Well the damn washer and dryer unit are not hooked up. No biggie right. I'm a self-sufficient girl I can do this. After pulling the damn thing out...I notice a huge crack in the fucking wall surrounding the gas line for the dryer. Sorry...but I'm not about to put my kids lives in jeopardy just for some dry clothes. I took pictures and sent it to the landlord. Hopefully he will have some answers for me tomorrow. So now I have to pack up my laundry and go to the laundromat tomorrow. Which won't be that bad because they all have a Ms. Pac*Man video game. LOL
So I am totally unhappy about the move right now. I like order...this chaos is wrecking havoc on me little brain.
In band related news...Apparently my band shuts down like a prison cell at the 9 o'clock count when stressed. Everything I tried to put in my mouth got stuck. Everything except a Taco Bell Volcano Burrito (no tortilla). So I have been living on TB and water for the last few days. It gets old really fast.
I have tons of blogs to catch up on and comments to make. I did a little at work today. I will be online. I just have to use my mobile Internet connector thingy. LOL
Have a great weekend everybody.
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