What's New Tuesday!
Hello my OFF family! It's nearly quarter to 2 a.m. and I can't sleep. I got home from work at nearly 7 p.m. yesterday, had some dinner, watched the White Sox game, then the Dodgers, then the Mariners-Rangers ... then there were no more games and I watched the news for awhile ... read my book and couldn't put it down til I finished it (Rhett Butler's People ... it was very interesting). So then I thought I'd finally go to sleep ... but I couldn't ... I was kinda warm ... got the air on because it's been warm and humid here and the pollen count is up, so I can't open the windows. So I know it's not hot in the house. Yes, my knee hurts, nothing new, but not more than usual ... don't know why I can't sleep, nothing much on my mind.
So I got up to see what's going on; I'll go have a small glass of milk and try to cool off with some ice water and an ice pack on my neck. I don't think I have a fever. I think maybe I'm thinking too much about my appointment this afternoon with the ortho doc, but I really wasn't thinking about that ... I have my questions written out so I won't forget them and they're already in my purse. I just hope he has some answers for me today.
I feel like everything's falling apart around me ... the faucet (needs a new PUR filter, but I can fix that myself, just have to buy it), the dryer (that's going to cost me, don't know how much, but I don't want to have to haul things to the laundromat or hang it around the condo), the recliner (still haven't gotten that fixed), and of course, my knee. Handyman Larry was by today ... fixed my bedroom window at least ... I owe him from last year's work and he was very nice when I apologized for not sending much money ... I gave him some money (not much) and a bag of zucchini bread and blueberry muffins. At least his knee replacement is working!
Well, I hope everyone has a nice day. I was going to go to ceramics and pick up my stuff, but I don't think I'll have time today ...maybe next week. I'll check in later when I get to work and have some time maybe.
Well, it is back to work today after a long weekend. I actually took Thursday and Friday off as well so I had 5 days to me. I slept, read, watched videos, and made chocolate martinis.
Norronda has been doping well so I didn't need to chase after er's etc for a change. She went to visit a friend who came back to return to college over the weekend. Unfortunately, she ended up in the hospital during her stay. I fought the urge to run to the hospital. I expect she will be released today some time after the cardiology team has an chance to run some tests. I did keep in touch with her by phone and she sounded much better last night.
My new job is increasing in responsibility each day. I still am insecure about it, but I think I will be able to perform the job. I now supervise 11 people. That is the part that has me rattled. I have never been directly in charge of anyone at work before. The one part I'm not liking is I came into the position with the task of evaluating one staff member that has some issues. I am hoping I can evaluate her skills and needs so that I don't have to assist the director in the process of removing her from the job.
I expect to be able to post more often now. I need to get back on track. I feel like I am gaining. My clothes still fit, bit I just feel bloated. I still want to lose the rest of this weight. I'm glad that I do maintain, but I want the last 30 lbs gone.
Have a great day!!!!
Aime
The love of my OH Family has me humbled!!!!
It's tough to be in charge ... I was in charge twice ... once in college, and had to fire someone, once early in my career. I didn't like either situation. I've decided I'm not built for management ... don't like the stress. My brother also is in management and came close to firing someone ... right now that situation is in flux ... the guy was put on probation and so far came through that. I hope your situation goes OK.
A weekend of reading and chocolate martinis ... almost my perfect weekend ... mine would be baseball, reading and beer. Just change the alcoholic drink! Glad N is doing better ... you are a good friend and mother to her. I hope she realizes that.
Take care of yourself. Maybe the reason you feel bloated is stress?
JeanB
i did sleep with no problem once i finally went to bed...however; i would certainly love to go back to bed now---i really hate mornings......
i don't know quite what it is but i have a feeling of some sort of impending doom upon me today...and it is very uncomfortable in my mind and in my heart.........just a "feeling" -cannot pinpoint anything specific.....
and as i mentioned in yesterday's thread; i am having some serious doubts about going back to school...need to sort this out quickly....am thinking that even tho the opportunity improved the other day; it still might just not be time for me to make this commitment---then; on the other hand-the longer i put it off the longer it will take to get done and get out in the job market...i just feel like i need to hunker down and ride out a few storms....if i don't start the classes in october; i have to wait til april...i have to think on this and pray on it a while....
today is work and plasma day....
my keyboard is giving me problems-somebody broke mytab key and now the delete button isn't working quite right....
michael got the freecycled door hung yesterday and you would think it has been here all along! he worked so hard at it tho-with his shoulder, everything takes so much longer and he was soooo frustrated....
roxie found some animal in the yard this morning-looked like a small oppossum...and thank goodness it ran faster than she could! her chain has a stop on it so she couldn't keep chasing it....
well--off to the shower and get my day started...
hugs and prayers.......
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
The decision to go back to school is yours and yours alone. Change is tough to make. Maybe that's the sense of impending doom you feel. I get those feelings around June ... the anniversary of me getting laid off from my first job. Don't know why that should still bother me but it does. It's been ages.
Hope you can come to a decision about school; sounds like a good deal but it's your decision.
Eileen - I have my fingers crossed the ortho doctor has some magic in his/her bag of tricks today for your knee.
Aime - It's great to see you posting again. Glad to hear things are going well. New jobs are one of life's greatest challenges. You're going to be just fine I'm sure.
I don't know where the 3-day weekend went but I woke up this morning and realized it was gone. An extra day and that was not enough. Back to work this morning for me.
Spent yesterday watching all the hurricane coverage on tv. My sister is in Jacksonville, Florida and watching carefully for "Hannah" to come closer. They are being transferred to Ft. Worth, Texas, in October and their house sold more quickly than they had planned. They decided to spend two months in a motel right on the beach. Great timing for beachfront living.
Can't believe it's September already. Time does fly by. Have a great Tuesday everyone.
Hugs,
Kathi
Good Tuesday Morning Everyone!
Happily, today my husband heads back to work after being on vacation for a week. My son is back to school after a three day weekend. It will be nice to be all alone in my house during the day again.
Back last fall and winter, I had a workout partner and we would meet at the gym every morning. By the middle of spring, she had quit coming. I bugged and bugged her to meet me again, and she said she would show up, but never did. By then, I was working out with my trainer, trying to document my exercise for the insurance approval, so it was ok that I was there alone. But over the summer, she and I spoke and I was hoping now that our kids were back in school, she would meet me again. It's nice to have someone to spot you when you are working out with the free weights, and she was as into it as I am. So, anyway, I called her again yesterday and left her a message. I am hoping to see her this morning. I miss her, actually. She was fun to talk with and always had a funny story to tell. I guess I won't be surprised if she doesn't make it, but I am hoping she does.
I've been on a bit of a binge the past two weeks, and I feel horrible - both physically and emotionally, and my plan is to get back on track today. I start my pre-op diet on Fri and am looking forward to that, so this morning I had a SF Carnation instant breakfast drink, and will be heading to the gym on that. I am full! It's such a surprise such a small amount is so satisfying, yet I keep on eating more and more and more. That's it. I'm starting fresh today in aniticipation of my new life.
The only other thing I have planned for today is housework. I hate to clean, but am looking forward to getting all that testosterone washed out of the house while my guys are at work and school today.
My son just left for the bus, so that means time for me to hit the gym. It's another beautiful day in New England, clear blue sky and light autumn breezes. I hope everyone has a great day today.
Cara
When you get older, you realize it's a lot less about your place in the world but your place in you. It's not how everyone views you, but how you view yourself. - Natalie Portman
I'm sitting here with my second cup of coffee,after having gotten John off to work, trying to catch up on everyones' news . I'm gathering my thoughts about what all needs to get done today. I'm so glad my dd JJ is here . We'll be doing some whirlwind housecleaning today , catching up the laundry, changing bed linens etc.. getting ready for tomorrow. I'll hear from the hospital this afternoon about what time my carotid artery surgery is set for in the morning.... I'm usually one of the first because of being diabetic.
This summer seems to have gone by in a blur and now the majority of the tourist have left - at least those with children, now we get a second wave - the older folks and the bus tours for the next 6 weeks.
We leave to drive back to Wisconsin in 25 days - and begin another chapter of the OFF journal.... yup those of you who we've met before know what that is..lol .... it'll be right beside me waiting for all the new entrys .....
I'm so looking forward to meeting so many of you.... wish we could stay more than the one night (Fri) in Frankenmuth but we don't always get what we wish for.....
I'm soon to be a Great Grandma again . this will be #2 , which makes 2 grand daughters and in Dec I'll get another Great Grandbaby , a boy this time. So I've been knitting hats and such and sewing quilts. My garden is lush and soon will be ready to be put to bed for the winter. BTW - Jan C- the sage plant is doing well and the chives just don't stop !
I have to go get scrambling, the coffee cup is empty and the dog (Scooter) is doing the cross eyed potty dance in front of the door , again. I'll check in again in a few days when I'm up to sitting up to the desk for a spell. Love you guys, I think of you all often and say a prayer every day for all of the OFF family.
Joyce S.
