Checking In......

Hi my Dec family -- It has been a little quiet here lately so I thought I would do a check in to see how everyone is doing? What have you been up to? How are you feeling? Is your family driving your crazy? How are you feeling emotionally, mentally, and physically? Just want to see that everyone is ok and if not I want for the rest of us to be able to support. Take care everyone!!!! ~~ Terisa~~

Morning Terisa.....I was thinking the same thing yesterday....it has been awfully quiet...i figured it was back to school time for those with children...so everyone must be busy........... All is well on this home front...i have to say the challenge of this week is that my job is being "redefined" ---so i am taking on a lot more responsibility.......this very well could lead to a promotion....i have been with the company 12 years and was promoted last 6 years ago so i figure it should be time......(i hope) anyhoo......STRESS is an evil that causes me to feel hungry......fortunately a) i have not brought extra food to work this week --usu i bring enough for a couple of days b) i have been to busy to overeat........c) i have been trying to recognize the triggers and ignore the head hunger..........i know we are not supposed to have diet soda as a rule...but it really has been my savior this week......i did buy caffiene free though hopefully it is better........I am really trying to make it to Onederland and as of this morning i am at 202.....SHUT UP........can you believe.......so these are 3 really important pounds for me ---(i mean they are all important--but these 3 are extra important) of course then the 6 after that will help me to the century club....but one thing at a time...... How has your week gone? Are you doing anything fun this weekend? Have a Great Thursday---- Dawn

Dawn, Well I sure hope you get a promotion. That would be nice! What do you do? I am hoping for a promotion by the first of the year. My boss wants to give me one, but I just had my review recently so we are putting in the proposal for it towards the end of the year so by the time my next review comes around it will be a raise for that and the promotion. Easier to get approved. I am doing good on my eating. I went from 0-400 cal a day to now 650 so the weight is sticking like glue while my body adjusts to not being in starvation mode. I am at 98lbs lost. I have only 23 more to go before I get to 140, but the way the weight is coming off that number seems so far away. Sucks!! You must be seriously anxious right now, just 3 more lbs!! Sooooo close!! I actually will be working all weekend. We are having a problem with one of our customers and our software is crashing like crazy for them so I am going to try to isolate the problem and see if we can get it fixed. It is a 13 million dollar account so we don't want to lose it. Not a fun weekend, and I have not worked a weeked since I have been here so cannot complain. My week has been very hectic at work, but that is just business sometimes. Thanks for giving your update. I like to make sure that my girls are doing good!! Take care ~~ Terisa

Thanks for the good wishes....I am a senior financial analyst for a Really Big Telecommuncations company...i hesitate to say which one...cuz often times we get flogged by customers & friends who evidently "hate my company".........my husband works here too as an engineer and we have vowed never to tell ---but it starts with an A_&_. Sounds like your promotion is in the bag....which is soo great...are you in IT? There is a lot of red tape around here and promotions are scarce we have gone thru so much downsizing in the past 3 years with acquiring 2 new companies...i guess i should feel grateful to have a job....especially one that i like...but i AM doing the same work as those who are one step above me.....sooo I have stepped up the exercise in effort to shed those 3 lbs...stepping it up means i am exercising at all...i was not before ......the funny thing is that when i work out....i cannot CANNoT sleep good at night....like Restless Legs i cannot stop moving! oh well....... Good Job on the eating! i know it is hard for you ---but in the long run will be better for you.....Have a good weekend ..........(despite having to work) Dawn

Not sure why people hate your company, but I have never really had to deal with them. My uncle worked for them for years and did very well so I have no complaints It sounds like a great job for you and your husband. Cannot complain about that. I work as a software testing engineer for a company who develops software for the media. A lot of newspapers but also companies like Reuters and Press Associated. Really big accounts for us. I worked for several years as a systems administrator, but I did not like the structure. I am kind of an anal person and I feel there should be procedures and organization. It was not happening in that field so I applied and was promoted to testing engineer. Perfect job for an anal person! I love what I do and my boss and I have been close friends for many years, long before she was even my boss and it works great. Not many could be such close friends with their manager, but we make it work. I am in school though. I love my job and I am fortuante to have it, but it is not where I want to be or feel where I should be. I am studying to be a psychotherapist. I am very excited and hope to finish my masters next year. I was going to school with a different major and my therapist was really encouraging me to look into her field. Now she is my supervisor for internships and I will work on her private practice next year. Beautiful office and I never have to start working at a community center. I never have to look for a job because I already have one. She is an awesome person and we get along very well so I am looking forward to working for her. What are you doing for exercise? I am doing the Tae Bo now. Fun and kicks your butt!! I have to do mine in the evening so it does make it hard to sleep like you. Better than not doing it at all!! Take care and have a wonderful weekend!! ~ Terisa

Good luck on the promotion!!

Thank you.....i appreciate that.....but in my experience --I am not going to hold my breath........but fortunately i like my job-so if not....it will happen eventually......have a great day ! dawn

Hi Terisa! Glad to hear you are doing pretty well. Things here have been hectic and hot!! My oldest child started school for the first time this week. He has been going to his grandparents since he was 6 weeks old so all this is new for him. It's only half day pre-school, but everything is new to him and to me. A little scarier when it's not family watching him. Luckily, I have been so busy at work I do not have that much time to worry. I have been doing surprisingly well eating this week, but my exercise has been nil. I've been spending my nights getting ready for a yard sale this weekend, so hopefully, I can get back to exercising next week. Glad to you posted this, been kind of deserted here lately!!

Gotta ask...did you cry??? I cried when my oldest went to school for the first time. I still have a picture of it. She has two braids coming down, a uniform and she was looking back over her shoulder to me with such a saaadd look. Poor thing. I wish she was still so sweet. Are you gonna sell all your old clothes that are too big for you now at the yard sale? I thought about having one. I have so many nice clothes that are just packed away now. Maybe I will just donate them. Glad you stopped by to update... ~ Terisa

I was very close to crying, but he was so excited I was able to hold back. I am going to sell my clothes. I was going to donate them, but a friend asked if I'd help with the yard sale so i figured might as well sell what I can. Whatever doesn't sell will go to Goodwill.