News for today's 2018: August 2010

READ ME (only if you want)

4:20 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I had a ton of things I wanted to blog about today, weight loss and exercise stuff, but that can all wait. I came across an email today. It was from a co-worker on another team. He's someone I've worked with, and someone I respect. He has a unique sense of humor that makes even difficult IT situations funny. He's often referred to as a really nice guy. His email was dated March 2009, and the subject was: "That which blindsides you at 4 PM on some random Tuesday". It was a thank you email to the IT division for all their caring emails and cards. He wrote that he'd said goodbye to his Alicia. I vaguely remember this incident from last year. His 12-year daughter, Alicia, was accidentally shot and killed while visiting her grandparents. I realized I'd never read anything about this little girl. I did a search online and found her obituary. She loved reading and loved to write. They posted the following essay written by Alicia. I'm taking the liberty of posting it here. I found it to be a very moving essay. I hope you enjoy it. In memory of Alicia Mead. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cWCeQiR-HP8C_W53_gBHd7J-erHeDzIR2nZ_Ep0HSK7LMPO-XIJ8gGtdPZJYgZLWGfrJPRXFVfSSFg0pm9BZr3FEPEe8LTyaNEQNiwgAW3ClVOjNIQmaIXiBfazpRtLA3fi4osxIpc60/s1600/alicia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cWCeQiR-HP8C_W53_gBHd7J-erHeDzIR2nZ_Ep0HSK7LMPO-XIJ8gGtdPZJYgZLWGfrJPRXFVfSSFg0pm9BZr3FEPEe8LTyaNEQNiwgAW3ClVOjNIQmaIXiBfazpRtLA3fi4osxIpc60/s320/alicia.jpg" /></a></div> READ ME (only if you want) Composed by Alicia Mead. Copyrights are reserved. "Live everyday like your last" were the words lining the page of a generic book I flipped through. Wow, that seems pretty depressing, I thought, squeezing it back into an empty space on its bookshelf. Who would want to live like they're gonna die the next morning? The author or people who took that advice seriously would probably end up living with extreme anxiety every day of their lives, worrying about death than actually enjoy living. Whatever. I progressed down into the Manga (Japanese comics) section of the store and scanned their titles, After thumbing through another book, somehow the quote seemed to snag my thoughts. Live every day like your last, there has to be some reason the author spent his time writing it… Glancing, a clock informed me it was time to leave. Live everyday like your last, and at that moment I realized I would never view things the same way again. Staring out a window on my drive home, I questioned why this one, petite, microscopic quote would have such a huge impact on my perspective. I mean, it should have already been forgotten three seconds after I declined the book, but somehow the line stood out through my noggin like an eight footed elephant trapped inside a field of angry, raging monkeys. But anyway, I had nothing else to ponder, so I gave thought to this unique sentence and reasons to follow its "advice". An obvious point to living your days like your last is because you'll always do your best. Expanding, I thought, is to get the most out of the things you do. After all, if it really was my last day, then I'd like to fall asleep knowing I got the most out of my daily activities. Further, I'll take pride in the last things I ever do, knowing I wish to be remembered by the quality that people see. Also, knowing that I've done my best will leave me assured of nothing to regret. Another reason is because you'll waste less time. If you decide this to be your last day on Earth, then it's only logical to put the smallest time possible to waste. For one thing you'll be more focused on your current actions, in fear of not completing them in what may your last opportunity. Further and for the same reason you'll be less likely to procrastinate. In the end, not procrastinating and better focus will result in accomplishing faster. Thus, wasting less time. Frowning at the passing scenery and brainstorming harder, you won't take things for granted. Being on the verge of losing everything, you'll take advantage of opportunities more. From that, you'll appreciate the important things in life, family for instance, and possibly stress less about lesser consequential issues. Also, you'll be less likely to spend time with negative emotions, concentrating on the positive things that are of higher importance. My final reason to this thesis is because you'll savor life more than you did before. Converse to negative feelings, you'll shove in space for positive emotions, enabling you to contain more joy. Also, you'll be more likely to "smell the roses", again helping to appreciate what's important in life. Living everyday like your last will show you to be lucky and thankful for the gift of life, while there are so many people who have difficulty appreciating it. All in all, just from that one quote, I learned a whole new way of living. I realized the choices I make and the things I do will affect everything in the future, for every action comes a consequence of time. I vowed to see the worth of my actions, and only pursue those that I would value most. I realized my life would never be the same, as I randomly began doodling on my homework paper out of boredom and procrastination.

READ ME (only if you want)

I had a ton of things I wanted to blog about today, weight loss and exercise stuff, but that can all wait. I came across an email today. It was from a co-worker on another team. He's someone I've worked with, and someone I respect. He has a unique se…

Just another manic Monday!

7:19 PM Tukiyooo 0

Can you hear the song now? Perfect for my crazy, busy day! Three day weekend is coming…that is what I keep telling myself!! Breakfast this morning was oatmeal with 1T peanut butter and a small sliced banana for 5 points.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBz2EXqIpcV5TiEJ8qzsfFqRB4Jbmm3uRa-xx_P30PtHstAKqtJxPlbS6XyjwQfhKkFECAqdDZIGW__cIfHe6OaINIOL_e76FpMmyBpanjjswcPGAaDTdpuxJ4iuj-APVlKtXVhmQcopD/s1600-h/DSC08287%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08287" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YTUtbzTfflKSqDZ1Veg6_z4lIMXU0pZ2MUo-Yx29bWlk_OUMIxlA9j7XCWzK4dEndmr-uilbgHE6c2ul-9Cy4j1itVKGcT6YQ4_Jam83xVkKwzD50L7ToqQG3fPj5H0hU9B2rZcpaSLQ/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08287" width="404" /></a> The minute I got to work I was running around! We had students waiting to see us ALL DAY LONG! If I have any college students reading PLEASE make sure to do your financial aid early!! Lunch was at my desk today…a quick, 10 minute, shove the food in your mouth lunch!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKr0I5Bfdf5bgBT4IuXyHbUquJDKpBeq3q_ENa7BsbYCMn1Nq7DZQ8fvQ-C90Wop1uS33P_ObZByZHXLXQTN5LSTZrcqryjFCpdGOIYy91N1P74wrge5TzqZaVYcrQjtUU38d9d-yvMiq/s1600-h/DSC08292%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08292" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImiSKHWFy4k5MswKdKg_8oEWplrIzVBESj7niER8tmT73WcNDDoGlxQ1LVz3uL8lKp4SHC2kPKFuL7KfP0hbp0XcQLcFp1-UzJYxAHgZdt0jDnTjbuKDh_IG7Fv3ZAjuqbSH4IAbBLlvC/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08292" width="404" /></a> Let’s go in for a closer look…I had a ham & cheese sandwich, baby carrots, 1 c cantaloupe, and 1/2c cottage cheese for 6 points.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3HwxlXzH0m2w_y9qoMcJXy24UqiyLbrGhoDKsw9MPHz_Fil6ekvF4zT8vXsOT_ylVtvjb1dSCn1YJ51htN2Psknme7lsvLP4JdxxY-G5FXW8dR760j1OsZBC_GvJtTv0HuaAWtfzBXzl/s1600-h/DSC08293%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08293" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgeUCUhYlkPFuHLltUyIZzb_27YCaeVsW3223rdxaSeuV7_ZY3nzWiBiz02dOu_lEv5nVFdp-yl53ruJLwll7ssXO5UolP4VliEhjTQTgcnb3Ij11ikA7XWOkmI-h-gUgMdbIB2PDCKq1S/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08293" width="404" /></a> You can pretty much guess how the rest of my afternoon went! I heated up a Smart One’s for supper for 6 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Gw6ApzjuedBh-eYJZhgzuRfg7qMnrNV4SjKs-inCY9aoJk6Tz2kJZ_tcB6ZRjveKPcFmFpxUPVjMRYfbSEvNHtG5BvJDoJYc6X7-s3jgOl5kVwJ10ho2r2c9n6PXh9fwraZmoXifeWsm/s1600-h/DSC08294%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08294" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABpu0zyNvhKZV60uuVUcnq5hvuneJRFcbidulwMdlaqRvPrdQN-6v4Aez6hGUWxMQD3JEpjXO2LzgvRzG8TZIANfY8aob2wGJYumtvclTh_2guLpxhBKHdn8XYGpnireztT4BgP0zg_av/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08294" width="404" /></a> I stayed until about 8:30pm and headed home. I’m ready to crash….just to get it up and do it all over again! Three day weekend is coming!! MONDAY’S STATS POINTS = 17/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none Sorry for the short, downer, boring post….I’m exhausted & headed to bed! Nite friends!!

Just another manic Monday!

Can you hear the song now? Perfect for my crazy, busy day! Three day weekend is coming…that is what I keep telling myself!! Breakfast this morning was oatmeal with 1T peanut butter and a small sliced banana for 5 points. The minute I got to work…

Another year in the books!

6:03 PM Tukiyooo 0

It’s my birthday!!! :) I turned 26 today! I kept my birthday breakfast…well the same! I had oatmeal with a small sliced banana, and 1T of peanut butter for 5 points. <img alt="DSC08277" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VLUeLvBNWycx5nu9mYjCVxAG9HHdauRFv-bocJcsEpXNWQBMIpB3g7ZftzBil9BCgyuyj5tlPtbK1cOvL9S6DBrx09I1vEbOc_b_tQsioSXTSSURTB1BiLb9ln6AFtoYeUWSSLQWon_g/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08277" width="404" /> If you missed some recent posts, I had to work today. Yes, I know it’s Sunday, but it was housing move in day and students have to have their accounts taken care of before they can move in. It actually went well, probably the best move in I’ve worked in my 7 years at the college. I brought some treats to share with my co-workers…none for me though! Rice crispy log…it’s pretty much famous! I wish I could send a sample to everyone!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOwQrzpnk92UuIgLnyVYL4S1Oh97QZlceoguagIZEgcUb4keMm5UZEzGizLVpNonGYwhqpzO-HE76Wv6r-ApQMEsgMbo5aDvC89_8Y6bVtydTDhp7ppPf5N7BMVopKwFaO_39Lx6dOQ9j/s1600-h/DSC08271%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08271" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1s3gCZztvFt7VAl0AaMHPMuamtA24wnCJQKF2hRyfO4OxK8z24m_6L53omxJ7xFwgS3RUJ0nr55zLiFMGNpcbaY7CQ2630jmA8QwaMcwHIsQTEPxBx_1zdrdp3fJKDBtzA6N6m_8Vlfy/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08271" width="404" /></a> And turtle brownies! My friend <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/03/guest-post-2-jenna.html">Jenna’s</a> Mom brought these when they stayed with us last weekend and we loved them! Thanks Betty!! ;)<a><img alt="DSC08273" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKhrBddmSbTA7W2lxkHwblJjc6hxIe_Da6IKARwOOShTrp6WSEAIu7FXtaRuC2Tz-6nPS_K46vy9rFcTPksA1PC5ugFVavGRSkGdQTNPn0LXrk8HE5fI3r2BCVLoQ28XFo4Y5L-X6x8Sa/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08273" width="404" /></a> I got to work about 7:30 this morning and opened my door to this…a festive office! :) Banners, streamers, and even a….<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsNi-y-Jk7ngAkOuxfsSpUWzXTymK7H4kU7ipXTtUtQcmUW249Y2Gp_Ic0C4I4MQPL7kN7yscut_26MplYETTY_dYrxW0UP0Irp4gHc8as4LqQgUqh4YzABZ77sCHTMAHVyGczXOvmGCp/s1600-h/DSC08278%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08278" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUgkNrgbN7totWE99AV0dz5X_0YkJCxsTkA7GPR7iuhZL4y7P1t-XM36ZhGExpo802uV0cNE1m7UPuqSp_H5tOti5FXtk7Sbudqm_HRaB1Cazm42cmKBGhKoCCO73Tu-i9JDesyxP9X2Fg/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08278" width="404" /></a> …birthday girl headband! This is Nicole, one of my staff, who is responsible!! Thanks Nicole…loved it!<img alt="DSC08282" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFE86_bzYOOcTB2YFGd3ozg7e9OSc5CeA7NvL6v-kgqWPPQP2sSFS2CEHpfmB4DCFQ0BW42gj4_DZXnT6tQGrkhbWNt5pGaMHIERxaKBQ6Ro4im9uakRuM9mt7gfCLl6prg3Imv3j_jr9G/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08282" width="304" /> Lunch was a cookout in the courtyard. I just grabbed a few pieces of watermelon for 1 point.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQd_FQWFPpqJE0a_Rlq9g63bhbLimxa549iWFPXfKFAynMJrhUaufVF8fOCl_In0FOiJ3qX7kEHXarHnimkYSqmlESid7VGe-FTujzDGYcAfjzU9BHsQAUE1hxC5L_2ltiKiHMBBho4xPG/s1600-h/DSC08279%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08279" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaUVWnXmvjdRru6jDaDGQtCYW3n7eWzNgHxB5P8mTyJ3pgXojmVqcxjyC4I1F2uq9DMIceL92hsr7aVGoLX2XIJSRZ7CK3R8DMsWZ9kfgj1Eub_PG8eSdVbr6tGz8uEvvwxnCjJ-_0gOC0/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08279" width="404" /></a> The main part of my lunch was Subway. I had a turkey & ham on wheat with pickles for 6 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgklGZvEXI_OlMMrNMrovF12t8e_E393ZzS5TiraPxhELJ4bJsDsOC9F5RR_JnJnlIkoVVRpQ0u0u5cX_TXfCn_qdP6sTrQhijYEDAvJ-bluG_T0SC0kEVp9rwNbhkZAYVFnmFZSX994FM/s1600-h/DSC08280%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08280" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNGaJTR4dliPhPenYHJui8OU7ca7SZ5atVSCfjMUhNgDHmbBMEGOEzrvwVqMN_L3Jo79ii4CSGmTVFhbPZFcyRMHOyHrSW7Qmw2d9xGVXLPFYx6Nn1RMGuQoI_TEKSLOAuXOliArFq-zb/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08280" width="404" /></a> Like I said earlier, the day went surprisingly well, in past years it’s been a crazy house! I guess all those long hours paid off! I snacked on a granola bar in the afternoon for 2 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5y1Q1kFEky168PqxiyO3Pv94lSroeFvZ61GpNJ6V2hpICXW6aWVdBvv3h_s5tTsN5XOh2iUQRM6deE8cy-qLZtGwxkTghbOzlkuQcHHd8bqrThyphenhyphenHaiyPlJEmoGGfQUBJI44iF5y9wwEa/s1600-h/DSC08281%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08281" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sYRrzDlZxpzCwoFZj5NOvNshvCGoG66N3bMxuOKdHH9qsNwA_7P0q6jKetfc9J4zczo3JBBohvQ3ejsGmAPjv_crTG1qkt8FRxr90Ffzh2i5m5Bjg_XwzLf1hsk36edzbjjk4eaq3Zxe/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08281" width="404" /></a> I finally got to call it a day at the office around 6pm. Woo hoo! I was welcomed home by a few gifts! My FIL & MIL gave me some great Hawkeye things and Kyle gave me a gift card for some shoes I’ve been wanting to get and some flowers [that won’t die]!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvLTfecO0gU3V9ydDiPluJ9-lhOaE5gTTBLJqyb8E7zVU0zpon4HZiaAUSelUcXevyDCx4wHePb7q_xPXBhkHaCrRKqYuBla8-ocIiDfD6tE7YJr-v1PbvJPm4J-iWp0Z-4a12QRUOUTd/s1600-h/DSC08286%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08286" border="0" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl77zF4JOJEhVPmeHGt_k-aCy7EtbRCPY45UPssK9P-ihY-6Au9ebUjvr4zJEr24jM6DBmUl-oQnCTwUuaOBXSRznuhif6-JpOhRuAQxi_Oe6ldDN96yLcGrA4KY3VEw1HDfvUT5ZR212C/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08286" width="324" /></a> We decided to stay in tonight and rest, the next 5 days at work will be B-U-S-Y! I whipped up a delicious plate of pasta for supper consisting of 2 oz whole wheat pasta, 3 oz chicken, sautéed zucchini, and 1/4 ff mozzarella for 7 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcKpQkmAfhr5n0Dqvv8nRnouqmgKNZG6rUAMKrXCJHONR1idsQvKAk_Q7Oz-anG-TUWoSWrj1kWuxptVjB8ljuLKh5dTGuQnmvRXX4bh9-Bgb-Q2IidCtvR1qaSe7ozajHn1_wP0ugHwB/s1600-h/DSC08284%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08284" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqr9ipOUVbuB57ke_UlejPslXLvLq0Va63hjsRYdoTJApNSXQEJovPN4EhVnPHPTiWMnu0fN5HI7w41dIkJGsFKqXqJeVQjGO0G-qtSTqxR353Z9hejPthUAQnzbwny_2dWJ43tVQHrOYv/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08284" width="404" /></a> SUNDAY’S STATS POINTS = 21/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none I’m going to spend the rest of my birthday veggin’ on the couch! I’m one tired birthday girl!

Another year in the books!

It’s my birthday!!! :) I turned 26 today! I kept my birthday breakfast…well the same! I had oatmeal with a small sliced banana, and 1T of peanut butter for 5 points. If you missed some recent posts, I had to work today. Yes, I know it’s Sunday, bu…

It turns out I can do anything for 20 minutes

12:22 PM Tukiyooo 0

I just got into the office, a little later than I would have liked (it's noon), but I decided to go to the gym before work instead of after work. I only plan on working about five hours this afternoon, and then have a little down time at home tonight. I thought it might also be nice if I posted when I was actually feeling a little happy and hopeful instead of so sad. I'm even getting bored with my "woe is me" attitude. It's just work, not the end of the world. :) I took your advice and did interval cardio this morning. Well, at least my version of intervals. I worked out on three cardio machines, 20 minutes each. It did cost me an extra ten minutes to get in an hour of cardio since I wipe down the machines before and after I use them, but it was well worth it. On each machine, the cross ramp, elliptical, and stationary bike, I did interval speeds of high resistance and as fast as I could go for one minute, then recover for a minute, then back to fast and hard for a minute. Just knowing I only had to stay on any one machine for twenty minutes made it totally bearable and not as boring as one machine for an hour. I was a sweaty, dripping mess after I was finished, and my Polar heart rate monitor said I burned 423 calories. Not too bad, especially when it thinks I weigh 155, and since I weigh 175 (yes, still!), I probably burned a few more calories. I don't have much else to talk about, just work stuff. I'm consumed with it right now. If I can just make it through this next week without having a heart attack or something, life will be good again. It sure makes me appreciate my 40-hour work weeks. Fortunately that's the norm around here, it's just this project I'm on has to be finished by the end of the week. I hope the rest of your are having a fun and restful Sunday. Note (posted at 2:40pm): One really positive note about being in the office alone on a Sunday, I can have a big bowl of steamed Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar without someone going "Oh My God! What's that smell!?". Hee hee. Just me here, and I love Brussels sprouts.

It turns out I can do anything for 20 minutes

Planning de la semaine du 30 août au 02 septembre 2010

11:11 PM Anonymous 0

<h2>Permanences </h2><ul> <li>Le Conseil Général du Loiret sera présent dans les locaux de la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans - le lundi 30 août de 9h à 12h30, - le mardi 31 août de 9h à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h, - le mercredi 1er septembre de 13h30 à 17h, - le jeudi 02 septembre de 13h30 à 17h, - le vendredi 03 septembre de 13h30 à 17h. <li><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2007/11/solidarits-nouvelles-face-au-chmage.html">Solidarités Nouvelles face au Chômage</a> - mercredi 1er septembre de 10h à 12h30 <li><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2007/11/boutique-de-gestion.html">Boutique de Gestion</a> - vendredi 03 septembre de 09h à 12h30 (sur rendez-vous)</ul> <h2>Ateliers </h2> <ul><li>CV - mardi 31 août de 9h à 12h30 et mercredi 1er septembre de 13h30 à 17h <li>Lettre de Motivation - mardi 31 août de 13h30 à 17h <li>Pôle-emploi.fr - vendredi 03 septembre de 10h à 11h30 <li><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2009/07/atelier-situtilises-tu-trouves.html">Sit'Utilises tu trouves</a> - vendredi 03 septembre de 14h à 16h</ul> <h2>Information collective </h2> <ul><li>Boutique de Gestion - lundi 30 août à 14h</ul>

Planning de la semaine du 30 août au 02 septembre 2010

PermanencesLe Conseil Général du Loiret sera présent dans les locaux de la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans- le lundi 30 août de 9h à 12h30,- le mardi 31 août de 9h à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h,- le mercredi 1er septembre de 13h30 à 17h,- le jeudi…

It wasn't really that funny

10:37 PM Tukiyooo 0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyaLSqg1tARSgmsxUXAxlxlINgVY_89u-cXnl5ufD_BrMsV3nvZsEF59d8BQ9yfXKlEvdiRj4GKpJ0owoEs_PKYm7q5ZM9HxN1yn9XI18YvqOrXOCg-gkLq-b9-pUqkcfcTJdEZxJj5ung/s1600/work+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyaLSqg1tARSgmsxUXAxlxlINgVY_89u-cXnl5ufD_BrMsV3nvZsEF59d8BQ9yfXKlEvdiRj4GKpJ0owoEs_PKYm7q5ZM9HxN1yn9XI18YvqOrXOCg-gkLq-b9-pUqkcfcTJdEZxJj5ung/s400/work+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> My manager drew this on the white board in my cubicle yesterday. She was trying to make me laugh. It didn't really work. Because the picture on the left is definitely me, including the dark circles under my eyes. We have a software release on 10/12, with a code complete date of 9/3. Pretty much anything that could go wrong, has gone wrong. 61 hours. That's how many hours I've worked in the last seven days. That includes last Sunday and today. Three days left the office at 8pm, 11-hour days with no lunch. A weird thing happens when I work too much and don't get enough sleep. I cry. Deep, sad, weeping. For no apparent reason. That was what happened yesterday when I was driving home at 8pm. I was crying so hard I could hardly see to drive. Why? I have no explanation other than complete exhaustion.  It's just a deep sadness that overwhelms me. After ten-hours of sleep I'm usually like a new person. This morning, not so much. Even though I had a really productive day in the office today, and I'm confident I'll make Friday's deadline, I'm tired of working. I even went to the gym for an hour and half after work today, hoping it would create some happy endorphins. It didn't work. Tomorrow I have to go in to the office again. I think I'm going to go to the gym before I go. Going tonight wasn't fun, but I manage an intense StairMaster session for 30 minutes, and 45 minutes of weights. I added some bonus exercises, concentrated dumbbell curls 25 pounds, and that was after three sets of 12 with a 20-pound dumbbell. I also did some dumbbell curls with that big 44-pound barbell. Gosh that thing is heavy all by itself. It was a great workout, but I didn't really change my mood for the better. Okay, maybe just a tiny bit. As far as my eating, it's been pretty good but not good enough to lose weight. I'm holding steady at 175.4. I really need to lose weight. Not just so I can fit into my clothes comfortably, but also because my blood pressure has skyrocketed lately. I've been checking it the last few weeks and it's creeping up. Last night it was 154/82. Not good. I was on blood pressure medicine three years ago for almost two years. Then my doctor took me off of it about a year ago when I was down to 160 pounds. I held steady at 110/60 for about a year. I'm sure the extra weight and the stress at work, a lethal combination, is causing my high blood pressure. Since I can't quit my job, I need to at least lose the weight. The thought of a stroke or a heart attack scares me to death (ha..ha..now that's kind of funny). I probably shouldn't write anything when I'm feeling like this. I'm not exactly an inspiration right now.

It wasn't really that funny

My manager drew this on the white board in my cubicle yesterday. She was trying to make me laugh. It didn't really work. Because the picture on the left is definitely me, including the dark circles under my eyes. We have a software release on 10/12, …

[early] birthday celebration saturday

7:12 PM Tukiyooo 0

Happy weekend friends! It was glorious this morning to wake up with a slight breeze coming through the window and NO alarm! Breakfast was filling and delicious! I had 2 open face ham, egg, & cheese english muffins for 4 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5ewpXePhqDVU8orZaSlRW7_5sK8owTPO2R3cZbkeJa6Xlhsp4GxBxH1JzqI3QSGjdk9a-0-YEz5JVQ1BSEIjxobxxtQMS07wkM0wRfixQ4HzB41ZoWxuZNVINy5cVFPWT5mm88GW0d5z/s1600-h/DSC08247%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08247" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPCJ4WVmG-U3OCRhZDBedscnBM1UuwB79-OcQ_p0K_87VRaGXedTJ_vUCu8NXSlt6Ske1x9RUmHU03l_J5HC7Iu1rKMLUqRFPUuUPrPa1mIPE3KYiJBAqIj7WeXPBm4A4RU3HU-E6KFMk/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08247" width="404" /></a> I also had 1c of perfectly crisp grapes on the side for 1 point. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXnd-K2-QJ81zAKCdGoM0W1ZTaaD9nTmfd-Nn1vwrzJB6aL0roJA-gDHXcHaoIqMcBAzYTuLQNmGhETEuuGdR9FfIiX4twgMTat27mklG6dT-KcdCnYS7W67dAdT0G7ZFl7XEIZL_QHJh/s1600-h/DSC08249%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08249" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbXhqMHIMWEqNel60zJ-GTZ5dUD1vmBo3VHu2wrnPqkMIJH2QvnPRkeuApKxP0gaqXfpQJbPkUfpD9spF5pOINcuMQ0gmwDmCfyuVABaq-DujeDkc_SsIZ_Q9L9PPgVy4nZpv_neB-Lbq/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08249" width="404" /></a> After breakfast Kyle and I headed out to run a few quick errands…one included an early birthday present to myself! Pedicure!!! I now have happy feet!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00LcTVD3ZKJdOCvscJAa5yZJH_upI3UcOCGUxTZPqTkI2AwzRXSX4yu0KgNUXGUueFPw8Y5l7yKjycoff81rSAsPJE6Yi516qE_EFat-m8APlKUDRXlfuLQ_lsxdMKQPa0XKXG8toKdkW/s1600-h/DSC08252%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08252" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWkvA3IEKDLGOpDREPFzmZO35eZPbCPmoDSKD0HtFIW_elTyooPWFJlIMQUDmsp-0vPvh4Zvoch9SVU89XZOoK0XfTTOV2uRsJ4tPyaaAeMZdNEFMLPow5vtpMNesobA1JXVQV5hDRBT0/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08252" width="404" /></a> We spent the rest of the morning cleaning, doing laundry, and getting ready for our 6 day work week ahead. I got my clothes picked out for the week! One less thing to do each morning!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QL3XzWQuRl0NSEmA7X1-OZIMPgnVUMBGL3YulAgwAOj1cMu7hTqeHyABZGyH7rEFjtzdZX5OIa7Mp94Pt86QlXvUE8Wmt7j-ad-rPgYtMvlStt6luUTpFT7No-z_In9cbWSK-MiPRZ62/s1600-h/DSC08250%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08250" border="0" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyf18vRJe8lmfh8rYy0KMA-a303WGUt8Ohw_OQ5MnbcE9GX8UnyiTKWf6qpTyoMiAJuxs8-8FKy2Zum2W-K-6aVviNmq9adt6SBybOnASd5CckS1SBdVoSW1HuQJxKzXvyvb_ISByZ1uUq/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08250" width="224" /></a> My late breakfast held me over way into the afternoon. I had an afternoon snack to tide me over. I had 1/2 c cottage cheese and 1 c cantaloupe for 3 points.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7m4iu436TXwPMV7xJBD4rGpVoDfSFgUOE0kx-yQTXgNOYhR1gyh_3sRT-FZdmK_zulbrGEKJyQiVUoQ7pcbgQtPthG4sS9QW4fDDidvpIoVjkqUkYbmVQpo28BXz-FEwKQoX7IGiOa6i/s1600-h/DSC08251%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08251" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2CdUcrURgIZHimYPmdUsW89U880GBMpOjWEaIsBqQWWTO8YFvamgOf28hWnrdiOZaCj_WLigNWh2Ge6awTPDHnrhi2pcpJZ_3i1Zw76D_eEbYGJukVQ3OjifE_Zsv6smfk0EOT0o48AU/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08251" width="404" /></a> Kyle and I made a Target run for some household items and picked up a few “special” things for my little birthday [early]celebration tonight! edit: We bought a bottle of wine, but ended up not drinking it. Time for a birthday dinner out! We have celebrated 11 birthdays together!<img alt="DSC08255" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUZ7EOyOZjUjlnUE8cseYWyOabexYbiguhtnRDeeETrgrIuML-gR3F7LhyphenhyphenVD2hdSVSmtxNjkuc_gj5AGPOQNUXXzUuO5EIm-geqAiljRzA5vtMpV29QoFLedzeCcd3M1mqZIsYuRXX0zG/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08255" width="404" /> Don’t mess with these guns! ;)<img alt="DSC08257" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5QbhE638dnnjjvxJT9_LTmg8BkvGPe7mhKDRWNnnlUvZNiPRiD9fJuIwZyYl5VutGONILPrm7W61KMMO4hSTwOHdE5_vNj9BjYHa4_JWxSZlVHRHQQpjT9N8v_bgbAmAlVikYZZ5LV4G/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08257" width="404" /> We went to Applebees for supper. I love that they have the WW points right on the menu! I ordered the garlic herb chicken with a side of ranch for 8 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufvS3GsrMMJtmJV3I4P24RynzFgvAZVctdVvp93ygo9nU932d5V4pG-vC3i6a_Adqd3v4YJojO8_G9Npf6YyHwiCmA9LhrZx4b0iHBEODfUPaVVF9CET4-Ti1T0kTgWLoTsB5mwiJkJU6/s1600-h/DSC08259%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08259" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCSKGQ22vZDyU2PnOE9eCHQ2f_vxVatMI_WBZZFMdCwJ-c3RiXZkLNpoPQMapeqqJsTvPplw23hl6cQHfg6xPXYmeC9fjfMg7ysoxHwcQdt7IZn2p7fZemoWTyDmNB0-BSA86iNj9HWt9/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08259" width="404" /></a> Kyle gave me my first b-day gift! We like to celebrate birthday weekends or even weeks…not just on the day! ;) He gave me a Columbia Iowa Hawkeye fleece. Obviously I approve!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_9V-KpD8LX688B8hgQlV-yQwqVZ3tBDUykaSeAkrqUTkiMKW74LzgRwBo3bKR8Za0h7PukGsBMpemOHEzs0iavZKGfgmANvtq20nYVdcU9uncYeOzmPPCBwrlQkUrjmIyJKL6hsPLVV2/s1600-h/DSC08265%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08265" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdf0DS1RxkVivPbWXEpSu-VjoCAnnlYt4G3mnDzieOgvDOr2MExM7ffU0HufURbrsZ9ZqY2wFJG0xcduvY6jQ7QLoSfwWmB-AbHH1Fz3TvEzSjScNXNtuXRG2412YTJoYjUmMAyV6jdBKx/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08265" width="354" /></a> I wanted to keep things sensible…where usually I would splurge on all my favorite foods because it’s my birthday, not anymore though! I purchased these at the grocery store for a little sweet treat!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVDLTHj4XP8B8Nr80TFHqHclFrNIFvGkyhCncHx_Dn7LcoZ5346xRzWMaSUCobeLd5SR84_TwVzns9e6IOEVAnp07cCFQg4FQFTM-c039Jp1OU4RoplLF_KFeKiNT0u7GNPNdCrEFa3YR/s1600-h/DSC08267%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08267" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgYUbPeDlL7MmLjsUC4jxECNw83wIsqRYJMNiJXJPkPf1v5fwvI5H0rJO2125v3fztfoGcSZ-V4rDOMpxwkIL350_Yn5AVyKlLrWjtgaxPWcuJYzw7U_qgLoojua7Mf0E2N0Cq12xgTmAL/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08267" width="404" /></a> I was a little disappointed when it I opened it though…it’s like was melted at one point, all slide to one side, and then re-froze. It was still good though! Peanut butter cup sundae for only 3 points…I’ll take it! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcFaBZyI71RmsVd7zGMBgJu3nGySVvJnJw6lDNUbdTThyphenhyphenPbgw_KUEAj3QATvXtwIKwBUhChOxmRBVW_Q3iSW45vq5YgvMqRiEUcS1rQ35zmuxv0nDMQ6nNQFUgrJQ6maYGRBSQb_2CmpN/s1600-h/DSC08268%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08268" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSnHkywi69LpCHRUpg9FydR3nrJwx54eXZGYr6LZF49Pkwj67Zz_BKbhuzLDX0H3lRXPyI0NV6N7GbABg8Gy6pBSTzmTP_mpKNuWZhtPTmDkRRK7pvKFqcIMg-qlHfDr1Me12FPIjwaHSi/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08268" width="404" /></a> I whipped up a few things to bring to <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/08/one-day-weekends-stink.html">work tomorrow</a> for my birthday. Yes I have to work on a Sunday, on my birthday! Bummer I know! We are now going to settle in and finish our night off with a little comedy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVhE07rvekpw9PNwaeIbDMeZTLgrpGzKXOhoePpnnRgzTl0q_ENJ_kYs0qcZ1OZqwg2sYZ7KrVMf22T_mVK-TQRmSMKGwr3V1-_IwfU8BK-YmgbeCm6tEMRSqjK7kxfF7iACA0cRihH3Y/s1600-h/DSC08270%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08270" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnb4PIJUZ-GEjHyTEdREZleNqE0FAXhEeOOFZXo2FDWdTsDu0pJlrEUj1eBHFl3graioTM00u3zrE32-CmXz4hdqzY0WBg0Yf6LMd2Ny7XsOuwLjrWxIa5pfoKJQoMSG62SssEEQSTLQYr/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08270" width="404" /></a> SATURDAY’S STATS POINTS = 19/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none What is your favorite way to celebrate your birthday? Quiet & intimate or big night out on the town or something else? I enjoy being Kyle & my family. And maybe doing just a little something special. Don’t get me wrong though, I would never object to a birthday party! ;)

[early] birthday celebration saturday

Happy weekend friends! It was glorious this morning to wake up with a slight breeze coming through the window and NO alarm! Breakfast was filling and delicious! I had 2 open face ham, egg, & cheese english muffins for 4 points. I also had 1c o…

Inspiration

7:44 PM Tukiyooo 0

Hello blog friends!! I have to start out by saying that it has been SO great to be back in my routine this week with eating better! Thank you for all your support, you guys are the best! I was out of oatmeal this morning. :( But I still enjoyed my breakfast, 1 1/2 honey nut cheerios, a small sliced banana, and a 3/4 c skim milk for 7 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5L5o9-JCWuOUaAyu2JUHPx845-GVmkZnyyWjTrMNIgJ79xPLbCBGrH4k_JGfZcjlrVRt_PQ2CwD7aWBuySw9qZ7fe6PTLFKSuTInsdphumUSVRNUUEEo2-Zcb1UkDve65tnZN_uF7vzs/s1600-h/DSC08238%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08238" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdp4mOrfltu68AuTEsdLr6YOigLA-psIzHTKqoyhwR8p732YLPZoaqSIFFzMQf058EkH3zDCwhuzfcqwgwpo2VubBROUBdBG3uV7gn_xVvLlP_7m4aRt0Ns_TpSMf89LbrhVljEBBYqg-/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08238" width="404" /></a> I knew today would be a busy day in the office…only 2 days till classes begin again! My morning snack today was 1 c of delicious, crisp grapes for 1 point. <a><img alt="DSC08239" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1n2yka_I6ndxsPVu3pcqqBzsygMu-VBRFTrWNV0M0dDbvDy243bp_RmPazDjX-tVZaRr8KMrMQ9j2vrSeikvOuUtSTD2uwlviV0Fd_cnFZW6NQtHub5rEBx40_D2-DODFQCxgmiIMc687/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08239" width="404" /></a> Kyle and I took our lunch break together today…but it was quick! I had Subway on the go! I had a 6 in wheat turkey & ham with pickles & cucumbers for 6 points. <a><img alt="DSC08241" border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqZAMGNzY9MV0G8Y06uFt0DWMqUfCe33I3Ho6VDB4NuMhjf7NSDjemL4CpXpCABIYmPD5L7YpcQaDYpTg27mZV0hRr6ZsKo_4j-502CuatPQYQMu-ZX08duDhzA_f1dzAhXTgwEYESuiL/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08241" width="324" /></a> I rounded out my sandwich with a $0.59 Kum & Go fountain pop!! I <3 fountain pop!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1CElG2LS21eMdfL2EsQPldzcePxoEBsuJ35cjLf7qp-eAJ0-0iroM5R3PQDz_bJ6Me8JM1WpS2X-XYtDHhwRGaaYERprw3os9QnGa0RXg0aCcySPgGklqXGHRFYECemi713gRqKLkVJy-/s1600-h/DSC08242%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08242" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNHly8i2TA_DfVMMFdny3Hffup-Mx6szmKKe6Z-FqK1vQV-MaJPWKgVFQNqjWXs_T8XaisRVt7UFk-tAUr1hxPbgzu2sdej6qQ3JVUrJ2qHq9ukfmSZQTm6jD_RM2qCU3k4xTN_gZqe2u/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08242" width="404" /></a> Spent the rest of the afternoon at work helping the students that flooded our office! By 7pm Kyle and I headed out! The next 40 hours of “off time” will be greatly welcomed! We made a stop at the grocery store to stock up for a big week ahead and I think everyone we knew was there, even Kyle’s parents! I was craving Mexican food for supper while walking around the store so I decided to give in…wisely though! I made chicken tacos with green peppers, a sprinkle of cheese, salsa, and just a smidge of ff sour cream for 6 points. OMG!!! This was perfect!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq53CFf3Mkmx6C-XplYQVwY0cRxvBgpqOwuPzUjc6NEcIBNo08jOcZFv6ryBjzSvvDdme169fxq5iRFvKC2NPxa7SzvI6bdLgBQIaCo_ELOwVmgWuGmRNsj_TB_jLanWRJc-_NgeChgi3G/s1600-h/DSC08246%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08246" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KVnBOeoncZXtMlDRODdi2sdzjo-hrhaCWxeShgFZpGyG-ak7QUioVKOG1NLoz9ylseY6Wtxsz9rE2fxUanVarrfy628r-jqxBFDFU4gQwCejJXmb8D-Y4IKRpiqLzwPPzg3UPt77d6MM/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08246" width="404" /></a> Kyle made a HUGE salad and thoroughly enjoyed his supper as well!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKzLH4JvhDSgz-ERr8iumondJVOxA_OtdSTrFvO23k5pJa6N0xBsj2g9c77IRqlL6JmbGNPFSD-HPf4zLejMh-TPd4ACZrt7_1kYf6B94BBCX_b7yyaHq0jCFwj7SUuiHSWewqV6nQEum/s1600-h/DSC08245%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08245" border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCWCTkX8XVYA1tBPNxCZ42Nyuk2V27cGCQmuiaDhCF0-1KJAd5N_j8fZoJEu6xdSMOco6sEvXMv5QyjxrF9vimup0EwB3yh3DARNPPHe5uTPKss6zpJjjqsmrqnUbQE9j7aqwxlrUWtqA/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08245" width="324" /></a> You may [or may not] have noticed that I haven’t exercised since I started back OP. Don’t worry I plan to…once I stop “living” in my office! ;) I have to share what inspired me to get back on track [besides my tight pants]! Our friends, Mark & Jenna, came up last weekend for a visit. Remember Jenna? She did a <a href="http://tweetphoto.com/41717795">guest post</a> for me back in March. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSNlqPFxobKY7K_Ynqb-_9UI_5ZbOZbbQtaI-aYWcQEx8RyOGmJ_7KBBqK9vZFVNp7cgyuPq6KPja5ScMMlwVHs91BRjnzhrWsMRSS7iZRjHIUwVahLQSGJvJ-0Q3AV0IN3PNKdfwV5_l/s1600-h/jennamark%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="jennamark" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrDN8LyyRHRv95LG9WMFNiTDUt43ZVYU3iJrBi76h-yOz2qsqcik81mm2XKThECK-7hSyu_IxTinZn_9LSVH_q09LFx7vfNMEpJKIvTS179X-7gb-c3-grhMZ2jZaWNd9ZnjV_XbI9rwq8/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="jennamark" width="404" /></a> Jenna is always consistent and has maintained her weight loss for a long time! And Mark is buff & so fit! We had quite a few chats about fitness, eating, & health over the weekend. Glad we did…I feel great about my last 5 days! Thanks for the inspiration guys!! FRIDAY’S STATS POINTS = 20/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none Who/what inspires you? I am defiantly inspired by our friends who are so dedicated to health & fitness! Also, all of you inspire me with your hard work & effort you put in to achieve your goals!

Inspiration

Hello blog friends!! I have to start out by saying that it has been SO great to be back in my routine this week with eating better! Thank you for all your support, you guys are the best! I was out of oatmeal this morning. :( But I still enjoyed my …

Day 4 and 11, 340 days to go...

1:23 AM Tukiyooo 0

Yikes, I missed posting on Thursday! However, it's 1:12 a.m. Friday morning, and I haven't been to bed yet. So it's sort of still Thursday night as far as I'm concerned. I had a really fun night out with my best girlfriend. We went to dinner and a movie, which was a lot of fun. Dinner was at Joey's at Southcenter, a place where the wait staff all look like young, beautiful models. No one is overweight or unattractive. It's kind of weird and a little disconcerting. They don't look like real people, kind of like Stepford-people. If you've ever been there, you know what I mean. I had Panang Curry Prawn Bowl with organic brown rice (no peanuts because I'm allergic). It was one of the lowest calorie items on the menu, but it was still was 680 calories and 24 grams of fat! I'd eaten lightly all day so I think I'll be okay. It was delicious, but that's a lot of calories and fat for one meal. We saw The Switch, a really fun movie. It's a chick flick, but if you like Jennifer Anniston, you'll love this movie. It was Jennifer at her best, basically playing Rachel from Friends (a few years older, but just as pretty as ever...actually, I think she's gotten prettier). It was her typical role, but she's good at it so why not play what she's good at doing.  Plus Justin Bateman was excellent and he's a cutie. I managed to drag myself to the gym this morning at 5:30 a.m. My goal of an hour of cardio a day is no longer my goal. After 36 minutes on the elliptical I thought to myself - I'd rather take a bullet to the head than do an hour of cardio a day. I wouldn't mind biking for an hour, or hiking, or even walking outside. But stuck on a piece of cardio equipment in the gym, um, no thanks. Total and complete boredom. Even with my iPod and the TV and people to watch, I really don't enjoy it. I know it's necessary, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. In case you're wondering, the title of this post, "11, 340 days to go" is how may days I have left to live, approximately of course since no one knows when they'll die. If I live until I'm 86 (same as my mom), then that's another 31 years or 11,340 days. That's how many days left that I need to eat healthy and exercise...not the 127 days until December 31, 2010...it's more like forever. <div style="text-align: center;">The moon Thursday morning at 5:20 a.m., on my way to the gym.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9N7o086iB__inPmXraseDAMOBoAmX4hM6241LlepS2_jdVT6pEmTaDYjXivyJ1OzBwnft0cszXF6ijiGyiMyHHj3MMKMSOcme8IV1rt2KFebcHo9cPFSmebFZjuZUQApi04-zpmFGFYVw/s1600/August+2010+033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9N7o086iB__inPmXraseDAMOBoAmX4hM6241LlepS2_jdVT6pEmTaDYjXivyJ1OzBwnft0cszXF6ijiGyiMyHHj3MMKMSOcme8IV1rt2KFebcHo9cPFSmebFZjuZUQApi04-zpmFGFYVw/s400/August+2010+033.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The strange thing is I love lifting weights. I can't explain why, but I can easily lift weights for an hour or more and not get bored. I wish would be to only lift weights and never do cardio (unless it's outside). If only...

Day 4 and 11, 340 days to go...

Yikes, I missed posting on Thursday! However, it's 1:12 a.m. Friday morning, and I haven't been to bed yet. So it's sort of still Thursday night as far as I'm concerned. I had a really fun night out with my best girlfriend. We went to dinner and a mo…

One day weekends stink!

9:42 PM Tukiyooo 0

Howdy friends and happy Thursday! I started mine out with my favorite breakfast combo, oatmeal, 1 T peanut butter, and a small sliced banana for 5 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjokSls8kna5ucIR4n3VLZ6tYOH0UrXTT3_OdXUQhTdGGPKTUpU1G_n8hwPl1vqb6sR2ey9X2JLLVgA_2uHjjh7dL-38G4oUiWyKw7Pujv7JcFpS4MYLisbT1YrvvJiYOttf2pTsg5dSu/s1600-h/DSC08219%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08219" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbexMfg7TWbi5ebiNmqmFC3MI1dmC_8dbFYrhFfx7Hlxkke_JrLF_HqGPfUT6goEJBD5smUQpWZPoD7N1BLn8MBhp_gMV0mjUzgMqaJGX1k0ULjura3OsYMLd24JVqTh_ui1DtLAJWWyor/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08219" width="404" /></a> I’m sure you guys are going to get sick of hearing about how crazy my job is right now, but man it just doesn’t slow down! I snacked on 1 c of grapes to hold me over till lunch for 1 point.<a><img alt="DSC08220" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmW8uNYM5CU0tiGquHidZ4ok_Yy4r3YTYz9ce3iLCrgCIUcry7Hghyg0vkYqyH0ioOly7s4lpbBScDRqsZ18JKLCtt6vFg_wjU2LFqO9796efCE0umYXaf3C7LfP7e6ewIR_4eJeTFy1_/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08220" width="404" /></a> Kyle and I got to take our lunch break together today! Hooray! I had a ham & cheese sandwich…<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIExqqACPXuSmYSSgHcXtQs9SyDMEzAfaK6wZYYXBvEUHc0goCK52kJhRQEF8-CsREnNeH8AkUipWMrHQrfgrIpvaBNcxI_g2WESUFDwiFMb3VQZUnHxeqJ_L5h00Z74WmwKrZIdB5zQg/s1600-h/DSC08221%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08221" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbmeCpzmBkeIPX-kv3i-o3i9DkEdRQI3fr-VCQIwC7aa4hkmlmvDuuyhyXRMERBwi-eCxpRSO1Ou2Ue3d7BFhL8bFaP25J_jB8VReQpB5iR2BKk-2o-TY3lfIuKF07lExptYttjAlcQTb/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08221" width="404" /></a> Steamed veggies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bBj21BhoXKp3PjeWRo9rigLZfPZQLD7s0M7tPP3DGUsKO8370v2pkhQakFRa-W7Gu1Fx1sglui4KK18RAhyqScD_3oQQj4FXUzwDsgc2VZ6jOYdJBowi9CptOH1J2Kb4hZCCy78jcbU5/s1600-h/DSC08223%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08223" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOHKXcPRegadmLuwj6Ed6vOPhsFjeNYO_0TbcgTnBJ3e3q1MNHIFfi8fON6Bh_lbf39bkA04qbwGe_nNlXPgLgqPTf-m_6a-TCRDox0fqfO7M-oG79c-ma4RBKsiscYDPavDSFaTnFueI/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08223" width="404" /></a> And 1c cantaloupe for a total of 4 points! Mmm…good!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkscLspbROuFfW7veJ77l30_B6JZ_FsFcBQYLGeX0-bnoK9DeaNeU2tjDsrfM9wJMAkWfoye3DmOFjEcryynercCfWvkGR5kAn4m7-rFVpuHMlve5Orcs5U0ykBm4_pnah7uqnSFabyGa/s1600-h/DSC08222%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08222" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eh4Xb9SujiwYWI_aZhsqBgT5-4R_PsmVSJABqgcV6F44Lr3wcX0CmoDfIs1Gk5eoh49PpxCRU2cPUtUfQQskHTrCtzUkdtGYZ3HNUfKNZ9ujNKq5bYaOC0zVW3-xx14FIVQRHPsr9w4w/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08222" width="404" /></a> The afternoon flew by and at 5pm we had a baby shower at work (we work at the same college!) for my sister Wendi!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjWBagsuUOt8nKBl7y5rh4qI-uWXasEkaBDNbsSjMKJNd0PvKJcxvRf4cAkrewAZPvviF63GVtqsaMDRVJJbNEOqSELo-cbV_ivr71m49Tndou4gOans4jgi0zGz8S3mjHVImqezfNGCW/s1600-h/DSC08224%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08224" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQ5SUuCgwqc7CJm1U_KIMOYIWA1qRelGM1eete6XUZIom6xHZ7aiP8nTE0tb_WMR0HKwbvkEkIHEnD064CEOtgh2C1Py2YaR0v9JNOOUmQrm1nwAN4wA6t7PjS9fMhow-xNZoeln8aCNK/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08224" width="404" /></a> Mmmm…cookies! I was STRONG and didn’t have any!! ;)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrBnyQDVwFFmpbZLmpCJmsLnPqNBNpRG3vX75z0x-xqs9v7v1pet32st9buBbnoNmJXPd-yMX4ZpKxaH2mt9RQThZSOrQDGVlSTJCQSPKkogP7Pt5Az96MJXStTRh6ezRPNzOYRTjIaue/s1600-h/DSC08227%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08227" border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJ9koMnBDnr8Eo1pFDPxx15ZXHk9lrgHH5KSD2F0si9NMp8tvP1inee_aL-B0a3UuYiEP05PI-RuCUUhSM298RTwvsSLqNWLQBImRot2zRjE0wvm-1sPwODSiCQnGhdLoxU63TcaeBe3J/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08227" width="292" /></a> Wendi got lots of great gifts!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFeIIOlnCYTVipxDUVlC5MdeakZbGXjSlI0EfsP6B3nl3ISl5Yu1xEPqVVj7xHzQPqlpShKZHmbd-chXv8ixzN-07XViZ_8hCt3nYduU_Hc69RDd8N-bWolisnHb_jhyphenhyphenDc57zl8M3Twj9/s1600-h/DSC08229%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08229" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NJOEpv1jUNdqhI2djVT6SHj3_c5Zj1fa8wisSgs-AOYn1xBXOd1zEjPpO1FoTdzsor8I1uc62s7STTMOGi0wQgMTDiTzfUeSC0mZYmDKIjkHpz8AP6V-msHanWdvCYC3Y7Zpt0yJwGHD/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08229" width="404" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibP_sZfH6todFsv6swK1HUBnG1qba2igaIf3MY7HNqzmTCYDlG4ZrKMNG3vBCuCtibHkKgd9rSZzC1LnWgSkesIY555aRQiCWvLfZpSMpCgdXDEjIi-p6RBPVLVPzB5dV3Nz9c-WTdgCnj/s1600-h/DSC08231%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08231" border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoH6L3wQxnJ6bktR-m2EtFRufkNxgp2girOL1yW01m4SUORxSA_aPWpV6WXxqxE2fn7X0zJuaQVbcXGdddQQnMyOH2limuP8erUUT1nBUie0TXOBfu5q-bZLXzAhUWeCXTxn28fXGhtVz7/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08231" width="404" /></a> Wendi with her the girls in her department!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwfuqlKlac7fLdzBkGzt_CumM25Q2q_kWbwYgq13KZfImx-paADMd0S4IkC51NrE4jmAi9Q9kNs4iZDN5JdqlKwLlVtTIAzKTVUL8U_7XemSCrHBbfCHak2dMNGR1Kex20Tk4spnzEhvI/s1600-h/DSC08234%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08234" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9PzSUH5cUAlDB_47BZ1B4G6TyPz2257KOpf6WNVbllNklqbTlGXF5c0CVtc1zUt2NRioSt2oju4wNgJe0FmAL6kG_OzRUzIXBfB4W3FcaEeZVZAcUwkMdekfBkLPRFei_0fJtsiHIO__/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08234" width="404" /></a> Family shot…we are in the same order from our picture <a href="http://weightloss-stories.blogspot.com/2010/08/its-boy.html">yesterday at lunch</a>! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3YeZiEzH8xwZOdwM5jNynePR24NxSzYJLqvGzRiA3MqK97DsVy35ZzbREB8_OsNH205W6HgL8S6IWADKg6thNNbi81UN3W5gVia9TzhpMxkZbLJHeLBZ-KBNdcp_q70pnCKGX3JYJhpl/s1600-h/DSC08233%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08233" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59iZxW7I6gRldok7PTf43JJr-H6ETr4aJc21EHa5x7I0AFGVmrA9_leBrYmKJX4lsAyw2UmfA8ooZKFl8GaA6PUmExaKZuy7bkfuepCDKOIvZ-hlPRwC4_bu7P3MDc3cUawBLQmG9vFgn/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08233" width="404" /></a> After she baby shower I headed home to see Kyle a bit before he had to go to his night class. While catching up on each other’s day I snacked on a serving of animal crackers for 2 points.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEnUOgWW1_s7EOx0jepXY8jgTmluy-t7ycwH9fFOBZhmpRDxkJw6JEczDnSgfruGH1CrVCoAd0fFAZLXOulnxiSXx94AcaH5ZuLymRzcpjA8o8GL1ZeUIfrf_6nuPWmEbG217dWxP00omq/s1600-h/DSC08236%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08236" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIYy8b9Ox6yxuugqMDx6CzsRwk8NYEFhFCzpr6_yxAUcudYe2kplfam2VBCdFTEDC3hMsCmG2MSlMZERCSDvf4NYMckvA0JtRLpga_g9xK65E9zL0e_I9ZG9B2UoRdPrcynQlwNnmfHcg/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08236" width="404" /></a> Supper tonight was simple, but so good! I sautéed some squash in 1 t of olive oil, mixed it with 2 oz of whole wheat pasta, and 1/4c ff mozzarella for 5 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mraooDRr216_x8P49aXUg7VJ5D2v0wloLUvz8LVKnisNE376xjvsWjXo7o_AWlIPh7WFCWDlaio0e6jDcFB6zPZZP4OGafpd5-Yxu5wqlwTLu8dPnKogEG8OqnaDzYcKLWQvXhIWvV-s/s1600-h/DSC08237%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08237" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_pfvoiAILIzTTnGEPGfalS7mN6ru78Jpux4PtajHXKSHjZQoQIkGzS2ulmQAs8FzrcSvvovrmmmChobSX5dxuSntTSFwUYAUyfdXofhTY1AnuI1Cj499_BU84FpFkM4URPPG7plJ9KCBI/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08237" width="404" /></a> After supper Kyle headed to class and I went back to the office…for 3 more hours! I’m looking forward to next Friday at 4:30pm when I get off work, have a 3 day weekend ahead of me, and it’s the first home Hawkeye football game!! THURSDAY’S STATS POINTS = 17/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 80 oz EXERCISE = none Anyone have any fun weekend plans - I really don’t….Saturday we are going to take it easy, maybe do a little celebrating for my bday on the 29th, and then Sunday (my birthday) I have to work all day. Students moving in their dorms have to clear my office before they can get their room key!

One day weekends stink!

Howdy friends and happy Thursday! I started mine out with my favorite breakfast combo, oatmeal, 1 T peanut butter, and a small sliced banana for 5 points. I’m sure you guys are going to get sick of hearing about how crazy my job is right now, but …

Retour des ateliers "Techniques de recherche d'emploi"

7:26 AM Anonymous 0

Les nouvelles sessions des ateliers CV et "Lettre de motivation" spécifiques de la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans organisés en partenariat avec l'AFEC reprendront le mardi 31 août 2010 à la Maison de l'Emploi. Le prochain atelier "Préparation à l'entretien d'embauche" aura lieu le jeudi 9 septembre 2010. Planning des ateliers :<ul> <li>CV : mardi matin et mercredi après-midi. <li>Lettre de motivation : mardi après-midi. <li>Préparation à l'entretien : jeudi après-midi tous les 15 jours.</ul> En fonction des besoins et sur demande de tout lieu d'accueil du territoire de la Maison de l'Emploi, ces ateliers collectifs (2 à 4 personnes) peuvent être organisés en dehors de la Maison de l'Emploi. Pour s'inscrire ou pour tout renseignement complémentaire, contacter la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans : 02 38 24 18 03 ou <a href="mailto:accueil@news-these-days.fr">accueil@news-these-days.fr</a>.

Retour des ateliers "Techniques de recherche d'emploi"

Les nouvelles sessions des ateliers CV et "Lettre de motivation" spécifiques de la Maison de l'Emploi du bassin d'Orléans organisés en partenariat avec l'AFEC reprendront le mardi 31 août 2010 à la Maison de l'Emploi. Le prochain atelier "Préparation…

It’s a boy!!!

5:06 AM Tukiyooo 0

We’re half way through the week friends!! I wanted more sleep this morning and that resulted on a fast breakfast! It’s hard to eat oatmeal on the go! ;) I had blueberry muffin oatmeal with a few frozen blueberries and an english muffin for 3 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEhS_8rdUx4LnhegXWgljsZK7VBeAkWG_K7QPAd-4k6flgj8m0GNpCUWwwwkFxf8l6Hn3KlxTjVHD79CZl3Y96FM_zkWk-3ksqn9dMBpJVifJbH5KJUo3oOcEco7WESKgl01IuJA0Q1qC/s1600-h/DSC08214%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08214" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1P3VGU3Byl_pxGAZ4nmpSwq3V8-KzzDH20MC5oSUnPUVWQCo7eD7y5BHA4o9Hr_3kuH9gncny99McI4bvfdZGd5VNK4uHobC5mBd7ydV6wyUeGjq0jioxop3NmR1aFv5O6keLclYclHl/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08214" width="404" /></a> My morning at work flew by because I was excited about my lunch plans! My Grandma took me and 2 of my sisters out for a triple birthday celebration lunch! Our birthdays are all within 2 weeks! <img alt="DSC08218" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rgsV3yIeHECmWDTxXLXIQk9WUCa_8Z28EikLabbFVySE4KmJpSwBcFUN4DlhVeKwru_0B3kgOszP2fNiNmpxeKYbcuE_e4iDX67S6l0YnqZsLT6f8DQn_ADousGEPYBq4WrnBIKWlV0F/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08218" width="404" /> If you notice my sister Wendi [the one in the blue] has a baby bump!!!! I didn’t get the chance to announce it when I was faithfully blogging in July…so there ya have it! We are pretty excited. I have one niece on Kyle’s side, but she lives in Colorado and I’ve only seen her 2 times in her 2 years of life, so this will be fun to be an Aunt with my nephew just 25 minutes away! Her due date is next Tuesday, August 31st! Back to food now…I ordered the chicken brushetta, but requested plain chicken breast instead of breaded and fruit instead of salad. A boneless breast of chicken is lightly breaded with seasoned bread crumbs, baked and served over pasta. Topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, onion, and a squeeze of lime juice. Served with a garden salad, and toasted garlic bread. Before<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GEuyUA0w-0kZuoYs794PFoMZJlYtKboJ0Bz9ZvQuFZNS_tPEkzK_6coyzjrWlALtJXp2Mq0h_PurTukITUsId-AbWC0WbXe6VUIBNU_EOzf0KPncQRfK6paatooE-cRi5k_ADcrFlrwA/s1600-h/DSC08215%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08215" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkOZQl_cuirrhWJ3A2dTt07H41Nl0sgezyYYDbua3rADkBslEkRg46WPxqvdqiA9CFRN-E_n3i42doQQbHAhibX0Fp_CTlyj_mVFPmB4HSwXRX0UX2kcc2fz_rdqVhwAU3DnixDZ4EZSuD/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08215" width="404" /></a> After – I ate the chicken breast with just a bit of the orzo, the grapes & watermelon, and just a bite of the garlic bread [decided it wasn’t worth the points!]. I am estimating my points to be 8 points. I was proud my myself for saying no to desert!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZJX2mz_wUjxnes-SbKPVUCIa74XjQ2XbKoSp2ePk2Zc7H0nWz8d3vFXWKyM3jmHHqoRnwc_8E4my5iX4nxGSqpIOqpL5cSpiHqJQAPu8bjJrMHZn5pN2APso3F3yyNyvwXmQbacf47o1/s1600-h/DSC08217%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC08217" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQNocuqnXfirYZqZ2aoEsouQ57VFtlNde4gLQ9KffGoyXdju9P6AMOAEJa15DBxEcp2LOWv4bEsyOJynnokmIkYoM-AzbYtTYIpO3QsddpgYKLvlrskVdtB3Xc4XREM0gUwpBnucq_Ma8/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC08217" width="404" /></a> One thing about going out for lunch is that you sure do feel full & sluggish in the afternoon! But I kept busy and it flew by. I actually left work at a good time today, 6pm! We had a going away get-together for a co-worker, and then I was my sister’s support person at her breast feeding class at 7. But before class I had, yet another, meal out today. I’m proud of my choices though! I had steamed veggies and a grilled chicken sandwich, but I picked off the bacon and the top half of the bun. I am estimating my supper to be 8 points. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_MNscsdb66T3G8TB0-T3zOTGYjcdvQKdNClQbO6GitcyEV2qTh_OXwi61dy77sBx0IVUzbxLaq2aKrxxU-bEb6ih_0RrtPX5HIDHeIHlD1SVGL0YnQoCu6uWMC7QZQr2MQLI3XhPfzKn/s1600-h/IMG00012-20100825-1840%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG00012-20100825-1840" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAzaL1UmXt7VTiHZnCfbCyVE45jLskRlw0roqxdRI15k_6GgfYvrQRG4APWCQGoE4oy3hOfZRXQYXZ7jUvMgrggMNFW0vEwkn2_nMy-HIgctgMRGVlYYB_Z5GqaESY1i5bRB_eLy_zdtH/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="IMG00012-20100825-1840" width="404" /></a> We hurried to the hospital for Wendi’s breastfeeding class. I think she learned a lot and I was happy to be her support person. I might also be her support person when she is in labor with my Mom as well! It’s only a few days away…but she thinks she will go past her due date, which I said would be just fine because her due date is the first day of class [i work at a college] and I’m sure it will be crazy busy! WEDNESDAY’S STATS POINTS = 19/23 WEEKLY ALLOWANCE POINTS = 0 used/35 remaining ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED = 0 today/0 week H2O = 104 oz EXERCISE = none

It’s a boy!!!

We’re half way through the week friends!! I wanted more sleep this morning and that resulted on a fast breakfast! It’s hard to eat oatmeal on the go! ;) I had blueberry muffin oatmeal with a few frozen blueberries and an english muffin for 3 points.…