Nada Nada and more Nada

Good Morning Delights! I had every intention of cleaning yesterday but somehow ended up sofa lounging and drinking sangria. What a great day. Today, though... I will have to clean. I looked around at the chaos, aka my bedroom and living room, and decided I better not let it get much more out of control. But my gimpy foot was giving me the blues, so it was easier to it down and sip on a spirit. Who's with me?!?! I need your support. Be my good bra. :) I'm off for the next 3 nights, so a clean palace shall be achieved.

I've got nothing more to say. And my apologies for forgetting the Fall renewal/words of wisdom. I forgot the sheet at home. I'll try to remember to put them up on our page later.

Objective for the Day:

♣  Be productive!

Talking Points

Good Morning Delights!

I'd first like to say that I and the world will miss the genius of Steve Jobs. Hope his soul was at peace when he moved forward. Second, I freakin LOVE LOVE LOVE³ Jon Stewart. His interview with Rolling Stone is classy and classic. Third, it looks like this GA thing is really happening & they may pay for my move! WhootWhoot! I've never gotten a gig where the move was paid for & was always envious of those who do/did. The "firm offer" should happen soon & I can turn in my 3-4 week notice. Looking forward to blowing this dysfunctional popsicle stand & achieving more greatness in the south.  Fourth, how much damage can my ultra-liberal bias & personality do to the southern estados unidos? Probably a bunch. And I'm looking forward to terrorizing...in a charming way.  :)  Fifth (not of Mad Dog), I figured out that the Ace bandage is a bastard! My gimpy foot doesn't like that thing & it's time for us to end our abusive relationship.

































I sure hope this photo comes through because it's cracking me up.

Anyhoo, my Objectives for the Day:
♣  Clean my place & consider packing something
♣  Type up my resignation letter
♣  Get estimates on a moving truck
♣  Finalize my east coast trip plans (Hola TAPS!)
♣  Ab work. I've done arms and legs today at work

Own the day Divas! Cheers!

All Out of Sorts

Good Morning Delights! Have you ever had so much to do or knew exactly what to do, but the actual "doing" becomes overwhelming? That's how I feel about my dining room table. Not that it's a complete mess, but I'm afraid to put things away because I could easily forget where I put them when I really need them. I'm outta sorts, I tell ya. Miraculously, my apartment still appears clean. Not sure how I've managed this facade while dealing with my gimpy foot. Today, I'll somehow manage to change my linen although I plan on sofa sleeping. The sofa is the ideal place to elevate my gimp foot, so I'm going with what works. The Georgia moving train is rolling along. I got another phone call yesterday about a questionnaire and PCS (Permanent Change of Station in military terms) orders that will move me there. These folks sound like they THINK I'm still in the Army. I sure hope they realize that I am VERY much a civilian now & am not up to Soldiering again just yet. Maybe they're all outta sorts and I'm actually somewhat sane. Is that stretching it? Probably.

Anyhoo, here are a couple of Fall renewal/preparedness tips from Ms. D. Jackson Gandy:

2- Assign a space in your journal/planner for recording daily renewal. Note in green ink what you did to restore yourself today. No green for several pages is an early warning to seek balance before you burn out. Haven't kept up your journal over the summer? Start today, and jot down in green ink: "I renew my commitment to personal growth. I will love myself first so that I will have more to give to others."

7 - Seek out the healing properties of touch. Get a pedicure with a foot massage over your lunch hour - heavenly!

And this was my daily meditation from yesterday. I absolutely LOVE it! Hope it's not too blurry.





Today's Objectives:
♀  Change linens
♀  Diet well
♀  Make my lunch to last the remainder of my work week
♀  Buy return ticket from NY/NJ
♀  Return Bossypants

GimpTastic

Ladies, I am so tired of gimping around. I have a feeling that the x-ray didn't pick up on a hairline fracture. Either way, I'm going to try to do a little bit of walking each day. Tonight at work, I made one full lap around the building and did some stairs. Not much, but I felt better. Yesterday, I was still hopped up on Benadryl once I got home that I just crawled in the bed & slept for 6 hours. Absolutely deligthful napping. I was awake for a little bit and then powered back down. So... all that to say that I accomplished nothing on my to do list yesterday. Today will be much more productive. I almost want to guarantee that. :) I left the list of 25 Fall prep things in my bag, but I remember it saying to eat a Granny Smith apple to give you energy. And something about the sweet & tart pick me up helps get your day going. There ya go! Of course, I'm out of green apples and some other nice commodities. A goal for the day will be a saunter to the store & pick up some general store finds. Any of you want a nice sundress made of a potato sack? I got ya covered.



Objectives for the Day:
♠  Saunter to the store
♠  Abs, arms, legs
♠  Clean off my dining room table
♠  Put some heat on the gimp foot
♠  Smile!

Cookies

Good Morning Delights! I love cookies! Really, I do. And brownies, too. Anyhoo, upon arriving at work tonight/early morning, I saw that the evening snack was Grandma's Mini Sandwich Cremes cookies. Although I packed 2 types of fruit in my lunch bag, I gobbled up the cookies instead. Remember when I said I was going to do clean/green eating for the month of October? Well, I failed on the 1st day (and the 2nd day), but have since decided to ease in to the clean eating. I will eat clean 4 days per week for October & shoot for 5 days per week in November. Thankfully, it's Monday & I can redeem myself starting now. Today, I will try REALLY hard not to eat any junk or processed foods. I plan on going home & making a tasty salad. Of course, I'm under the influence of Benadryl and may just pass out. We'll see what happens. I also plan to hobble a couple of laps around my apartment complex. I think my foot can handle that before I ice & prop it up. Did I mention that I may pass out due to being hopped up on Benadryl? Yes? I thought so. This is one of many interesting images I found when I Googled "drugged up": 

What's that about & how does that relate to me being hopped up on Benadryl? No idea. Moving on...
Several years ago (1998), I found a great article about renewing your life & preparing for Fall. Debrena Jackson Gandy (she may be a motivational speaker, or at least was at some point) wrote 25 ways to do this. I'll share them as the month goes on. "Clean out your drawers and get rid of raggedy panties and bras. You wouldn't let others see you in torn outerwear. Shouldn't you care as much about how you see yourself?"  Love it!

Today's Objectives:
♣  Make a healthy salad
♣  Refrain from getting hopped up on Benadryl
♣  Walk a couple of laps if my foot can take it
♣  Make corrections to the background check questions I've jacked up
♣  Finish "Bossypants"

Better Foot Day ... So Far

Good Morning Divas! My foot is feeling a tad better today. I've decided to maximize on these good feelings and do as much as I can while still going easy on the foot. I iced & wrapped it last night & slept with it elevated. This morning I took a bath & the heat did my foot so well. I may have the perfect cure and be on my way to walking. I thought I'd be back to walking my 3 miles tomorrow, but it's gonna be a no go. Someday, though. Someday. I've managed to get a few things accomplished today & hope to grab a pedicure. Wish me luck. 

I miss walking & fitness so much, it's killing me. But, I know I've got to do some sort of movement to keep up with you gorgeous beauties. So, I'll do some ab, leg, and arm work today. 

Own the day Delights!

Fall Ready

Good Morning Delights! I absolutely LOVE Fall & thrilled that we're here...technically. San Antonio is still reaching the 90's during the day. At some point, I'll be able to wear a sweater & boots and that's what it's all about. Nevermind the Hokey Pokey, I'm all about Fall! Yesterday, I did indeed plop down on my sofa and watch a movie & didn't do anything else. My "Get It Done Now" list is ever growing and I just don't know when I'll have the energy to begin accomplishing things. Plus, I've got my gimp foot. That should excuse me from most chores, right? Yes? Thanks for seeing it my way. ** This just in: Funky Middle is even funkier. There's now a pissy scent added to the un-lady like funk that was already lingering. Baby Buddha HELP ME! ** The GA gig preparation is a whole lotta work. And a lot of detailed information is being requested of me for the background check. I'm sure it'll all be worth it once I find my southern gentleman who'll open doors, lay down his coat, make me a pork chop, etc... Yep. It'll all be worth it! ** Seriously, the pissy smell is about to burn my nostrils! Ugh!**



Today's Objectives:
♣  Not over eat at breakfast or at any point today
♣  Begin the clean eating. Wish me a heap of luck
♣  Ice the gimpy foot
♣  Diet well
♣  Enjoy the slightly cooler temperatures

Own the day Divas!