A Bit Better

Good Morning Delights! After taking the last 2 days off from fitness, I was up & out the door today on a nice stroll. Even wrapped it up with some weights & abs. Brought my credit card account current, which relieved a bunch of stress. And I was pretty productive at work, too. Today & tomorrow are 12-hour days. Yikes! Give me the power of Linda Carter to make it through. I'm also plugging away at job applications & sending out resumes. I should be in a better place by January. Ole! Of course, I change my mind constantly, so we'll see what really pans out.

Today's Objectives:
+ Make it through the day!

Have a grand one Divas!

Missing Out On My Own Chaos

...But not really! Howdy Delights! Not sure how I forgot to blog yesterday. I kept thinking about it, too. And convinced myself that I had already blogged early in the a.m. I'm a chaotic mess. Here's my current chaos: My sister's 40th birthday party is taking place here at the end of September. Last week, I sent out a message to all guests that I won't be hosting any slumber parties, so folks need to get hotel rooms. (Please note that I've been in communication with my fam for 7-8 months about making hotel accommodations) 2 days later, I decided that was kind of an a-hole move by me because I know my aunt really can't afford a room for 3-4 nights. So, I invited her, my mama, and my sis to stay with me & feel super anxious about it. My aunt and sister are fine. My mama... well, she drives me BONKERS like nobody else can. At some point, I may find myself staying in a hotel just so I can get a break from her. All that madness is anxiety-causer numero uno. Numero Dos: Yesterday I get a call from one of my lovely creditors who reminded me I missed a payment. I never miss a payment, but somehow overlooked this one. Ugh. Not so pissed that I missed a payment, but am pissed that I spent like a crazy lady in August even though I vowed (and vow, and vowed, and whine about) doing better financially. So, there I am transferring $ from checking to savings to make a payment. I suck! I feel broke. I hate to feel broke. I am broke...maybe. Ugh. There are worse things. And the upside is at least I had a little bit of savings to transfer from. Are you all thinking, "No big deal. Yes, you had money to pay the bill."? Cause that's what I would be thinking, too. Because this caused me more anxiety than I would have liked, I had to really evaluate the feeling behind the anxiety. And it's my fear of being broke and not having enough money to live, retire, hang out, buy groceries, etc... This is a huge FEAR of mine. And I keep bringing it on myself. Ugh. I'm disappointed & angry & just afraid. I had to tap in to my inner TAPS and say to myself, "Hey, it's a new day. Do better!" And that's what I'll do.

By the by, I did nothing on my list from yesterday/Sunday but relax and get a massage. However, I did apply for a job. Maybe even two. I am determined to go in to 2012 being paid my worth. Even if part of my salary comes in gold bars. Oh, I've also decided not to attend or be part of a wedding next May. Other friends and I were planning a trip to Italy for quite some time, and then one of my BFF's (and I'm using that sorta loosely) springs her wedding on me. I've been battling over this decision for a while & decided to go ahead with my Italy plans. Hope she takes the news okay.  I'm calling her today. Thanks for listening gals!

Goals for Today:
=  Try not to be too pissy due to lack of sleep. No promises, though.
=  Try not to be too pissy due to lack of sleep & exercise.
=  Try not to go all pissy pants on anyone.
=  Smile!

Enjoy the day!

Big Fear

Good Evening Delights! The 5k was a smokin' time. Literally! It was so freakin' hot out there, I actually started to jog some of it just to finish faster. That was somewhat in vain as there was no shade to cool me once I was finished. All and all, the gals & I had a good time and a wonderful greasy breakfast afterward. I'm currently trying to muster up the energy to apply for a job, but am being interrupted by a mini-Monk marathon. I love this show.

* Random Thought: I don't want any of you to move to Texas. Folks are pretty large here and just plain un-healthy. I'm researching cooler places to live. Tennessee's on the list, although I've never been there. Any of you know anything about that place? I need to get outta here before this happens:

Goals for Tomorrow:
=  Walk
=  Buy fruit & veggies
=  Get a massage
=  Clean my bathroom
=  REEE-Lax!

Cheers!

Yikes!

Hello Delights! Irene needs to scoot out already. She's just wreaking havoc like a menstrual cycle. Scoot, Irene! SCAT! Scoot! ShooFly!  Anyhoo, the day is going fairly well. I walked, did abs & arms this morning. And I'm eating pretty decently. That all may go in the crapper when I hit the party, but oh well. It's what party's are made to do: Give you so much fun until the fun ends up in the crapper. Wait...that makes no sense. Sorry. I'm just talking nonsense because I want to be at home eating cookie dough. Instead, I'm chomping on an apple to remove plaque from my teeth & to improve my overall health.

I still plan to apply for a job today, but ... uh...maybe later.

Tomorrow's Objectives:
♣  5k in Austin to support the fight of Ovarian Cancer
♣  Eat deliciousness post-5k
♣  Stay hydrated. Spirits may be consumed. :)
♣  Prepare for a "sick day" on Monday

Enjoy the day & the weekend ladies! Stay safe.

Drinkin' for TAPS & Co.

Good Evening Beauties! TAPS, I'm thinking about you and E, Adjei, and all others on the coast. Hope Irene is gentle and moves out peacefully. If we can do anything, let us know. We'll rally to get stuff done! :-) 

I did walk & do some ab work this morning. And just finished applying for another government gig, which is more in line to what I want to do. It's super tough to get a government gig, though. But, if I was able to get one, I should be able to land another. I'll keep plugging away. Plus, I'm drinking wine, so that makes everything more grand! And bubbly. Ahh....veee-noe! I'll eventually wrap up my Friday night by doing a load of laundry & climbing in to the sheets to read. This gal's gotta be at work @ 7 a.m. Boo caca hiss. ** Is it just me, or are there way too many shows beginning this fall that are similar to shows that have begun the past 3 fall seasons?**  How funny is this commercial?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq6CErN7smY

Okay...I'm done. I really don't want to do this load of laundry, but that'll force me to dry off with my clothes instead of towels. Tomorrow I will walk & do some arm work; apply for another job or 2 since work will be a bit `laxed; head to a birthday party in the evening. Ole!

Stay safe Divas!

Making Deals With Myself

Good Evening Delights! I didn't walk today, but I did hustle quite a bit at work. I bet I walked nearly the same distance I would if I were out on my daily stroll. So, because I worked pretty hard today, I decided to reward myself with wine and cookie dough. I bought like 3 pounds of grapes, also & planned on going Greek: eating grapes & drinking wine for dinner. The grapes are still untouched. I may take them to work tomorrow & share with my folks. Oh oh oh... Can I just tell yall that I looked super cute today!?!? Indeed I did. And I know so because more than 7 people mentioned it. Yay me! Amazing what smooth cornrows will do for ya. I challenge you all to channel your inner Bo Derrick & let the cornrows blow. :)

My goals before going to bed are to wash dishes, fold the clothes that have been in the dryer for 2 days, brush my teeth, & clean my bathroom mirror. Maybe in that order. Maybe not. If I put on some clothes, I'll do some sit ups. But clothes are so very oppressive.

Tomorrow I'll shoot for walking and abs, applying for at least one job, make an agenda of events for when the family visits.

Enjoy the evening Beauty Bo's!

Ramble Rabble Rubbish

Howdy Team! Today was alright & 25% productive. I did walk & get in some ab and arm work this morning. Applied for one job & am in the middle of another application right now. I doubt I'll finish it tonight as I'm kinda tired. Job searching can be down right exhausting some times. Anyhoo, here are a few off the wall thoughts that have been whirling about my noggin as of late:

* It's easier than you may think to put on boy-short undies backward.
* Trace Adkins needs to take a couple of dance lessons.
* Is it really okay for folks to still wear leather pants?
* I hope I never get to the age or mentality to where I don't care if I have stains on my clothes. I never want to be known as the Condiment Lady unless I'm working at a hot dog stand.
* I want to be less lazy but am too lazy to change my behavior.
* Why has the Pelican Brief been showing on my knock-off "local" channels for weeks? And who the hell was Julia Roberts' wardrober for that film? She's kind of a mess.
* Meg Ryan has a really awkward walk.
* I am so so so excited about the Sade concert in 2 weeks!  :)
* Sometimes I long to be in grade school p.e. again so that I can square dance freely.
* I wonder if it's easier on your knees/joints/muscles to have a bed that's lower to the ground. Anyone have a new, modern Ikea'ish bed like that? Let me know.
* I will not eat one more square of cookie dough before I go to sleep, but I REALLY want to. It needs to be on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs chart/triangle.

Tomorrow's Objectives:

= Some sort of fitness to kick off my day

= Finish applying for this job & possibly another

= Look in to volunteering for Habitat for Humanity

= Smile at my boss lady although I'd rather her disappear

= Help somebody with something/anything

Enjoy the night, Divas!

Off Thrown

Howdy Divas! Today was a better day of food intake. Mostly because I spent a good portion of it sitting in a chair getting my hair braided...while she cut hair or whipped a style on to someone else's hair at the same time she should've been braiding my fro. Whatcanyado?!?! My hair is done. It's cute. It'll save me time. I'm happy. Almost forgot to blog & had to crawl outta the sheets to jot you beauties a note. Aren't ya thrilled? I've got nothing exciting to say. Just a bunch of random thoughts. I'll throw those in tomorrow.  Gotta love a blogless blog!  :)

Tomorrow:

= Walk & abs & arms

= Put together a care package

= Apply for at least 2 jobs

= Enjoy being off! YAY!

= Put together random thoughts!

Cheers Ladies!

Thrown Off

This schedule is throwing my blogging off big time. I thought I blogged earlier, but... uh... apparently not. I ate a bunch of crap today although I swore I'd do better. I've got the day shift blues & will soon have the day shift gut. As TAPS says, tomorrow's a new day & I'll strive for better. I'm off for the next 2 days and am sooo looking forward to walking and chilling and getting my hurr did! I am too sleepy to be witty, funny, or skinny at the moment. Perhaps tomorrow will bring a craftier blog.

Chers!

Reversing

Good Evening Gorgeous Gals!

In about a month, I head back to night shift. Surprised? I didn't think any of you would be. Your brows are not raised one smidgen are they?  :-)  For the sake of my sanity and waistline, nights is the best schedule. I'll be able to limit my cookie dough squares to 2-3 and not 5-6. Victory! Anyhoo, I did walk today and...maybe that's about all. I'm thinkin'... Yep. That's it. I did finish "Inside Job" & I just want to keep all of my cash & leave the country. My sugar daddy search may have to expand to Singapore.  Additionally, I've completed 3 applications and may be able to do another tonight at work. Have I mentioned how much I do not like the evening shift?!?! Yuck. So, before my rambling continues, I will end with the objectives I hope to accomplish within the next few days:

♣  3 more job applications
♣  Eat healthier
♣  Mourn my last day of Meals On Wheels. I may just have to keep it going for a little while longer. I've got to provide entertainment to the masses.
♣  See my god-daughter off to her 1st day of Kindergarten & take her mama to breakfast. I figure she'll be a mess. :)
♣  Keep smiling

Enjoy the week Divas!

How'd I Miss A Day?!?!

Howdy Delights! Not sure how I missed a day of blogging. Perhaps because yesterday at work was so intense. Intense enough for the Lumberjack to return and shovel all types of junk down its throat. And I mean ALL TYPES of JUNK! Cookie dough, bacon cheeseburger, chili cheese dog, soda, candy bars (yes, plural), donuts, and who knows what else! Just call me Mrs. Type II as I'm sure diabetes is on the way. Speaking of, I'll be doing a diabetes walk-a-thon or something. Feel free to donate 5 bucks to my cause if you can. Please. Thanks. (Bingo's Red Sox Crew. I think you can even find my name under this team.)

 

https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TRR/1329545005

 

Anyhoo, I vow to improve my eating daily. And by improvement, I do not mean eat more in quantity. There is no need for me to toss all progress out the window due to a schedule speed bump aka The Day Shift Blues. I spoke my piece to the boss lady & it wasn't pleasant. It had to be done. Now I gotta keep it moving. I applied for job 2 today while at work & will begin on a 3rd application as soon as I complete this blog. I'm going to try to focus on working in the field of higher education as that's the work I've liked best. 

Upcoming Objectives:

=  Increase the amount of time I do fitness

=  Eat MUCH healthier

=  Keep my cool 

=  Smile for miles

=  Be grateful for everything

Thanks for listening Divas! Own the day!

 

NewApproach to Day Shift

Howdy Delights! I would like to go on record and say that I strongly dislike day shift. But I really gotta dissect what it is about day shift that I detest. And all dislike points toward my supervisor. Today I complained and complained and complained about how much she should leave me alone and how day shift is horrid and I am miserable and blah x 3! Guess what made the rest of the day bearable?!?! Cookie dough! Yep. Once I came home for lunch & ate some cookie dough and watched my beau's show from last night, the day became brighter. Good coping skill? Maybe not, but it worked for today. Tomorrow I am challenging myself to think of reasons why day shift is the greatest thing since A Tribe Called Quest. I will keep my complaining to the absolute minimum (it does me or anyone else no good, anyway) and insert some positive thought or statement. I've got to bring the positivity to every day and every situation, otherwise I will fail before I can get started. This will be a huge CHALLENGE for me, but I think I can come out on top.  (heh heh...I'll be on top) 

I did walk this morning & it was good and brisk. I'm pretty sure I get pretty close to the 10k steps per day that docs recommend we take.  I'll walk again tomorrow & stay positive. I love the voices of Mat Kearney, Brad Paisely, Adele, Keith Urban, and some others. I know that was random, but I'm listening to Pandora right now.

My power hour(s) begin NOW! I've got @ least 2 jobs for which to apply.  Thanks for listening.

Examining My Worth

Hello Delights! My catch-up call was a marathon one & lasted 4 hours last night. This means I slept in today & was not awake on time to walk in the cool temperatures. I did get some sweat time in while delivering Meals though. We'll see if I can squeeze in some fitness later tonight. 

As of late, I've been examining my worth. Mostly as it relates to careers. I have decided that I am worth so much more than what I'm currently compensated. I will start spending at least one hour per day working toward career advancement. I always wonder how folks end up making bu-koo loot & I'm not. Especially when they're in positions I know I can do better. So, the research, networking, and marketing begins. Wish me luck. My power hour starts...NOW! 

Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday. Get humped! :)

Cheers!

Who Knows?!?!

Howdy! Day 2 of days wasn't too bad. Quite busy...but not taxing. I walked over 3k steps at work alone. Add that to the 2300 or so I walked this morning, and I think I'm on to something great. Wait...Wait... Maybe not. The maintenance fella brought me a bbq pork sandwich and a giant sweet tea & my co-worker forced me to eat 3 mini-candy bars. I'm as wobbly and waddly as all get out. I feel full and fat. I just wanna feel phat, but fat keeps sabotaging me. Whatcanyado? If it cools down, I'll do a little more walking tonight. But we're still in the triple digits of warmness. Freakin ridiculous.

Anyhoo, I walked a lot today, did abs & arms, & earned my money at work. I will now spend the next hour job searching for something that is in the education field. I miss conversing with smarter folks. Thank the moon for you ladies! You're the brightness I need amongst the dimmers at work.

Goals for Later and/or Tomorrow:
=  Walk
=  MOW deliveries with a smile & water
=  Not oink out on junk food
=  Enjoy my day off

Cheers Ladies!

1st Day of Day Shift

Delights, I did the damned thing today at work. I knew day shift would be much busier than working graveyard, but it was good. I'm sure I walked at least 2 miles, maybe more, today. I also know that today was a good, mellow day & some more hectic ones are en route. Bring it! I came home for lunch, was home on time for Jeopardy, and am half-naked & vino tipsy. I need to make some dinner, but we'll see how that goes. I don't understand what folks do at this time of day. There's not really anything on t.v. (then again, I do not have cable) & it's too dang hot to do something outside. My biggest day shift fear is that I'll just eat for no reason. I now know why my colleagues have gained a ton of belly: they work during the day & just eat and do no activity in the evenings. Hmm... I must make sure this doesn't happen to me. I did get up and walk this morning @ 5:30. But I KNOW I burned more calories when I saw a Texas-sized roach heading for my washer & dryer. My neighbors below cannot be thrilled about the banging of my broom @ 5:20 a.m. Anyhoo, in true roach fashion, it survived the broom beating. I fumigated the dickens outta my laundry room & left for my walk. Upon my return, the big fella was dying a slow, agonizing death. I swept him off my balcony to be with Mother Earth. By the by... My place is NEVER dirty. Ask TAPS! Texas bugs are just invasive. Anyhoo, I did a load of laundry this morning, too. And if I'm not good and toasted in the next few minutes, I may do another.

Because I'm not used to blogging at this time of day, I'm not sure where my goals should fall. So ... uh... Today I hope to make dinner without burning myself or the kitchen. But I won't feel it if I'm uber tipsy. Let's see, I also hope to...Hell, I don't know. Tomorrow: I'll walk and do ab work; have a catch-up call with a dear friend; not celebrate surviving day 2 of day shift with vino; and schedule a hair appointment.

Ciao Delights!

Lucky for Chuckles

Happy Sunday! Ms. Awesome, I am seriously still crackin' up over your last post. I let gay boys fondle me, too. And hetero boys, also. Trashy. Classy. They both lead to ass-y. Okay, not all the time, but a gal can dream! Right now, I'm dreaming of where Maurice could be. Why is he playing coy this month? He may as well come on. Otherwise, I'll have absolutely no justification for eating crap for nearly 2 weeks. The Lumberjack is back with a vengeance. Not sure if you all can tell by my non-blog posts, but I've not been getting much accomplished on my To-Do lists except for seeing the A Tribe Called Quest documentary. I've gone twice this weekend alone. I'm a junkie! Good thing I have the skill set to heal myself of this addiction. ** Side note: What the hell happened to Whitney Houston?!?! I mean ...Really? How do you become a crack head late in adulthood? Boo caca hiss. **
 
Anyhoo, it's 102 degrees outside, so I will not be walking. However, I will dust & vacuum and do at least one load of laundry. And I really want to go to bed. Yes, right now! But it's 6pm & I'd just wake up at like midnight and be a damned mess. Be prepared for my 1st day shift to be full of crabbiness. Luckily, I was born a Cancer. Ole! Other random pieces of info:  Ms. Awesome makes me want to move to the Hudson Valley; MJ's "Working Day & Night" makes me dance every time I hear it; I am so super thrilled about the Sade & John Legend concert in a couple of weeks; I'm equally as thrilled about hitting NY/NJ in October & Vegas in November; I really need an update on where you all are with sugar daddy recruitment for me. Thanks; I need someone to shave my legs.

That's all. I'm off to clean & force myself to stay awake for 3 more hours.

Cheers Divas!