I just completed my weekly weigh in (which I wanted to do before church, but I slept in and now I'm running late for my other Sunday items), but felt the need to get this out of my mind. I've done what I'm supposed to do with eating better, drinking a gallon or more of water a day, trying not to drink anything else, and making sure I track my food. Well, this last week was a learning curve because I went back to work full-time with my students and needed to get into a routine so I wouldn't eat in front of hungry teens. Well, I lost 0.9 this week. I really felt like I would have lost more. My mom tells me it's better to lose smaller amounts of weight to make sure it does stay off, so I'm going to keep that little nugget of information in the back of my mind.
I'm disappointed in myself that I didn't get up in time for church. You may think that I had time since I'm writing in this blog right now, but I really enjoy the 8am mass. I was just out too late last night with my new boyfriend at a bar watching the UFC fights and then playing video games to be able to wake up in time to get church-worthy and go. *sigh.
In other news, the Paris trip is coming up even faster than I thought it would. I've got to break out the travel guides again and figure out what to do in London and Paris while I'm not with the tour groups. Anyone have any ideas?
My All Good Things for this last week: Learning more about myself now that I'm sharing my time with another and getting a pedicure that cured the ailments of my toes.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Relationship Status
OH BOY. Oh boy...
My old college roomie came to visit this past weekend and we painted the town red! It was so nice to hang out with her, chat, make wonderful food, and be able to do whatever we wanted without a timeframe. What a perfect ending to our summer vacation.
I met a boy while eating out with my old roomie - he sat down next to me, asked if the seat was taken by someone else and then we ended up talking the night away. (Keep in mind, my roomie was talking with a much older gentleman to her right, and he was a sweetheart, so I wasn't ignoring her). We chatted with the much older gentleman most of the early evening, chatted with the owner of a vodka company (who makes a great vodka) and with the handsome man to my left.
Saturday's events turned into a lot of chatting on Sunday, and last night he came over for an impromptu spaghetti dinner. (YES, I cooked and didn't burn anything. Such a proud moment). We talked about all kinds of things, what we want in life, where we see ourselves in the next few years, played a friendly game of Battleship (I won!) and enjoyed each other's company. Too bad it was a school night...
We talked about dating and what we would like to see in our dating lives and decided to make it official and change our facebook status messages to show we are in a relationship... Scary, right? Not so much. I've got a calm and excited feeling about it. Not just because it's all in the new stages, but because it's out of the ordinary and I like that. I know people say you change as you get "older" and you make decisions now that you may not have made a few years prior. No way would I have thought that I would have had the privilege of meeting a guy at a restaurant/bar and would be facebook linked on Monday evening.
I guess I'm falling in love with myself more and more as the days go on...
In other news - first two days of school have been great so far. I'm a little concerned with the size of my classes, but it should level out soon. Please cross your fingers for me and our school. Sure, we love that we all have jobs but with an overcrowded problem and a mandated class size requirement, it's a little bit zoo-like.
I'm sure you're all guessing what my All Good Things moment of happiness is: You guessed it - just being happy with how everything has been falling together in an unpredictable yet wonderful way (along with dancing in my living room).
My old college roomie came to visit this past weekend and we painted the town red! It was so nice to hang out with her, chat, make wonderful food, and be able to do whatever we wanted without a timeframe. What a perfect ending to our summer vacation.
I met a boy while eating out with my old roomie - he sat down next to me, asked if the seat was taken by someone else and then we ended up talking the night away. (Keep in mind, my roomie was talking with a much older gentleman to her right, and he was a sweetheart, so I wasn't ignoring her). We chatted with the much older gentleman most of the early evening, chatted with the owner of a vodka company (who makes a great vodka) and with the handsome man to my left.
Saturday's events turned into a lot of chatting on Sunday, and last night he came over for an impromptu spaghetti dinner. (YES, I cooked and didn't burn anything. Such a proud moment). We talked about all kinds of things, what we want in life, where we see ourselves in the next few years, played a friendly game of Battleship (I won!) and enjoyed each other's company. Too bad it was a school night...
We talked about dating and what we would like to see in our dating lives and decided to make it official and change our facebook status messages to show we are in a relationship... Scary, right? Not so much. I've got a calm and excited feeling about it. Not just because it's all in the new stages, but because it's out of the ordinary and I like that. I know people say you change as you get "older" and you make decisions now that you may not have made a few years prior. No way would I have thought that I would have had the privilege of meeting a guy at a restaurant/bar and would be facebook linked on Monday evening.
I guess I'm falling in love with myself more and more as the days go on...
In other news - first two days of school have been great so far. I'm a little concerned with the size of my classes, but it should level out soon. Please cross your fingers for me and our school. Sure, we love that we all have jobs but with an overcrowded problem and a mandated class size requirement, it's a little bit zoo-like.
I'm sure you're all guessing what my All Good Things moment of happiness is: You guessed it - just being happy with how everything has been falling together in an unpredictable yet wonderful way (along with dancing in my living room).
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Absence
makes the heart grow fonder.
I've been a little absent from the blog-writing world, not by anything life-changing or disasterous. I've been spending a lot of time contemplating the choices I've made recently in my life, with my diet, and with the items I want to pursue for the future. It's tough. I'm not making decisions without thinking thoroughly, and have decided that I really want to work hard at not having to work hard. How to do that?
I haven't figured that out as of yet.
But, I am trying.
I went to a movie today, which is rare. Eat, Pray, Love was a good movie for me. It brought back memories and quotes and lovely items from the book by Elizabeth Gilbert. I will most likely pick this book back up and re-read all of the tagged pages, notes, stickies, etc., and relish in the simplistic nature Elizabeth has and her journey to find herself. I only wish I could afford to take a year off to travel the world...
My decision to go to church last week wasn't a fluke that will be forgotten or a passing event where I'll say that I'll go later. I have made the commitment to going each Sunday. I enjoyed last week's homily on recalculating and really took it to heart. I semi-prioritized what was important to me in accomplishing this week. Although I worked on my own time, I was able to get my classroom pretty much ready to go (minus some purchasing of some small things, but that involves money that I don't have, so it's going to wait). However, I do love the outcome of the room that I will be spending the next 180 days in.
I took the term recalculating to mean a lot of things, but it really hit home that I'm not making the things that really matter to me my top priority. I realize I can't do this all of the time, and that's perfectly ok. I know that starting weight watchers is a way for me to recalculate my weight and mindset to become healhier, both physically and emotionally.
So much has happened in the past week that I am taking it all in and allowing myself to go with the flow, recalculate when necessary, and enjoy the special moments.
Today's All the Good Things: Calling my grandma because I felt a pressing desire/need to hear her voice, being told I'm special, hearing her laugh and sing the hamster song, and telling her I love her. I didn't realize it was her birthday until after the call...although I felt bad about not wishing her a happy birthday, I believe she knows just how special she is.
I've been a little absent from the blog-writing world, not by anything life-changing or disasterous. I've been spending a lot of time contemplating the choices I've made recently in my life, with my diet, and with the items I want to pursue for the future. It's tough. I'm not making decisions without thinking thoroughly, and have decided that I really want to work hard at not having to work hard. How to do that?
I haven't figured that out as of yet.
But, I am trying.
I went to a movie today, which is rare. Eat, Pray, Love was a good movie for me. It brought back memories and quotes and lovely items from the book by Elizabeth Gilbert. I will most likely pick this book back up and re-read all of the tagged pages, notes, stickies, etc., and relish in the simplistic nature Elizabeth has and her journey to find herself. I only wish I could afford to take a year off to travel the world...
My decision to go to church last week wasn't a fluke that will be forgotten or a passing event where I'll say that I'll go later. I have made the commitment to going each Sunday. I enjoyed last week's homily on recalculating and really took it to heart. I semi-prioritized what was important to me in accomplishing this week. Although I worked on my own time, I was able to get my classroom pretty much ready to go (minus some purchasing of some small things, but that involves money that I don't have, so it's going to wait). However, I do love the outcome of the room that I will be spending the next 180 days in.
I took the term recalculating to mean a lot of things, but it really hit home that I'm not making the things that really matter to me my top priority. I realize I can't do this all of the time, and that's perfectly ok. I know that starting weight watchers is a way for me to recalculate my weight and mindset to become healhier, both physically and emotionally.
So much has happened in the past week that I am taking it all in and allowing myself to go with the flow, recalculate when necessary, and enjoy the special moments.
Today's All the Good Things: Calling my grandma because I felt a pressing desire/need to hear her voice, being told I'm special, hearing her laugh and sing the hamster song, and telling her I love her. I didn't realize it was her birthday until after the call...although I felt bad about not wishing her a happy birthday, I believe she knows just how special she is.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Recalculating
The term "recalculating" really hit home with me today. I went to a church near my home that I've been eyeing for a while. I wasn't really sure if I wanted to be alone/go alone, but today I got up early, completed a morning workout and then went to the 8am mass.
The Pastor talked about the term, recalculating, in regard to a GPS and how we are aggravated when we hear that tinny voice say the word. Yet, we have to realize that recalculating our journey is something that can only make us stronger people, both in life, and in faith. Seemed to be a fitting sermon on a day I was recalculating my own journey.
I'm so glad I went.
The Pastor talked about the term, recalculating, in regard to a GPS and how we are aggravated when we hear that tinny voice say the word. Yet, we have to realize that recalculating our journey is something that can only make us stronger people, both in life, and in faith. Seemed to be a fitting sermon on a day I was recalculating my own journey.
I'm so glad I went.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Day 1 of WW
Yes, I did it. I joined Weight Watchers Online. I was fortunate enough to sign up when their sign-up fee was 1$ and couldn't pass that up. I broke even on what the fee would have been and bought a scale. I think this will be such a good start/reboot that I so desperately need. I want to be a more healthy woman and feel great in the clothes I wear (which I don't always).
So, to hold myself a little more accountable, I'm going to post my start weight and occasional marks as I go along. It'll be a struggle, but I'm hoping all of you readers will cheer me on (and I'll cheer you on too).
Starting weight: 157
Goal weight: 130
I don't want to be unrealistic, but I hope to have the weight off by the end of my three-month subscription. We shall see come November 7th!
I just have to keep telling myself "I can (and will) do this."
Today's All the Good Things: Believing in myself and doing the right things to make myself happy.
So, to hold myself a little more accountable, I'm going to post my start weight and occasional marks as I go along. It'll be a struggle, but I'm hoping all of you readers will cheer me on (and I'll cheer you on too).
Starting weight: 157
Goal weight: 130
I don't want to be unrealistic, but I hope to have the weight off by the end of my three-month subscription. We shall see come November 7th!
I just have to keep telling myself "I can (and will) do this."
Today's All the Good Things: Believing in myself and doing the right things to make myself happy.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Funk.
I have been in quite the funk for the past week or so. Nothing major, but nothing out of the ordinary. It's a toss between being excited for a new year to start, preparing for that first day of school, and not wanting to go back to work because I enjoy reading books and hanging out at home. I've also been working on the WFMAD that Laurie Halse Anderson does each August. She provides prompts each day and encourages people to write for 15 minutes a day, hence the WFMAD acronym.
I'm just the hardest critic on myself. I want to know what will happen next, if I'll move, and all sorts of life events. But...I'm not a psychic. I have to find a way to be happy with how things are, because I really don't have anything to complain about. I have a great trip to look forward to in December, a good friend will be visiting in a few weeks for a long weekend, and I'm healthy. I just need to get out of this funk.
OWL is working good. I'm eating healthy meals 4-5 times a day and I'm working out each day for an average of 30-45 minutes on the exercise bike and/or stair elliptical machine. My motivation mix helps determine how long I've worked out, which is a great kick in the rear to get my rear moving.
Today's All Good Things: Spending my time enjoying a great lunch, a nap, and hanging out with Charley-dog.
I'm just the hardest critic on myself. I want to know what will happen next, if I'll move, and all sorts of life events. But...I'm not a psychic. I have to find a way to be happy with how things are, because I really don't have anything to complain about. I have a great trip to look forward to in December, a good friend will be visiting in a few weeks for a long weekend, and I'm healthy. I just need to get out of this funk.
OWL is working good. I'm eating healthy meals 4-5 times a day and I'm working out each day for an average of 30-45 minutes on the exercise bike and/or stair elliptical machine. My motivation mix helps determine how long I've worked out, which is a great kick in the rear to get my rear moving.
Today's All Good Things: Spending my time enjoying a great lunch, a nap, and hanging out with Charley-dog.
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