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6/10/2008 Summer is coming!Once again, it's been a while. Life gets in the way all too often anymore.
I am still working on finishing my transcription course and expect I'll graduate by about August or September.
I am only working 2 days per week out of the home and about 7 days per week on a new job that I got, which is online. Love it.
No big summer plans. Come October, we are going to Florida. I'll be meeting some of my WW while there and to me that is going to be the best part. Of course, to my DH who has never been to Florida, Disney is what he is looking forward to BIG TIME! Come on OCTOBER!
Hope ya'll have a great summer! 3/31/2008 Been a while....I just can't seem to find any time to do the things I used to do. Between work, school, a sick dog and whatever else going on in my life at any particular time, I don't feel like I have a whole lot of "me" time so to speak. I mean -- look! It's been a few months since I've been here to blog. Alas, I believe this is just the way life goes....
Nothing much is new since the last time I wrote. I'm a year older. My birthday was on February 2nd which also happens to be Groundhog day. Whooopeee. Ok so I'm another year older and not anymore ahead then I was in the previous year. It's sort of gotten monotonous.
Work is going okay. I'm on a rollercoaster ride weekly but that's life. Of this, I am convinced.
School is slow. I don't see any light at the end of the tunnel. Between work and Fibromyalgia pains, there just doesn't seem to be enough time for transcription. I WILL graduate someday -- just wish I knew what day! *LOL*
Easter came and went. I ate like a pig but what else is new. My weight has been fluctuating big time and it's gotten to the point where I just don't care anymore. I know one thing, I will NEVER set foot into another WW meeting! HaHa!
We got a sizable amount back for income tax this year but a tax rebate on the way. I've booked a trip to Disney in October. My hubby has never been there and really wanted to go so we are going. He is so excited as he will be there for his birthday. I am excited that I will probably get to meet a couple of my online friends while we are down there. COME ON OCTOBER!
That's about all with me....as usual, I've not gotten a chance to check out too many of my friends' pages here. My apologies. I think about all those that visit me and hope to one day get to your page too.
Happy Spring!
Lots of love,
Kim :) 1/19/2008 I am backI am back!!! I am wondering if I still have friends in these parts. *LOL* I definitely have missed being on here. I tried Facebook and MySpace and thought they were lame, not to mention I was phished so many times. Blah.
So let me start by updating anyone that might care about what has been going on in my life. When I left these parts, I was just starting to work for Weight Watchers. I have since QUIT. Can I just say that I have a whole new view about that company and that it's not a good one? I'll even go one step further and say that I do not refer people to their program like I once did. Long story short -- too many politics. I'm not sure if it was a territorial thing or if it's the entire company. But anyway AMEN, I'm out of there and no longer follow their program. I will admit it works but you don't have to pay them all that money to lose weight. Buy a good calorie counter book or if you want to follow the WW Core plan, invest in a book called The Volumetrics Diet. Same concept as the WW Core plan for WAYYY cheaper.
OK so now that I left Weight Watchers, what am I up to? Well I am working at a convent now. Yup. You got it. I work at the Infirmary in a convent taking care of older nuns. This convent is on the property where I went to high school. I was taught by this particular congregation of sisters. I even worked at the Infirmary when I was in high school 20 years ago. Yikes! Now that I am back, I am caring for some of my high school teachers even! I enjoy it but it's just a temporary thing till I finish school.
Yup. I am taking a class. I am going to be a Medical Transcriptionist. I am about half way through the program. I cannot wait to finish and get to work at a MT. I am starting to see light at the end of the tunnel, I think.
Now if I could get passed the fact that my brother isn't coming back, I might be great........losing a sibling sucks. I have gotten way better about it but I still have my moments where I just start bawling. I keep thinking about what I might have been able to do to help him. NOTHING, I know this. He was stubborn and thick headed just like myself and even if I would have tried to help out somehow, well he wouldn't have allowed it........
I'm sure some are probably wondering about my weight (boy this post is all over the place ha!). Well, after leaving WW as my employer, I gained about 14 lbs. total. I am now about 1 lb. away from my original WW goal which was 150. I am looking to lose about 20 more lbs. possibly. I am using the sources mentioned above to do it. (good ole calorie book, Volumetrics) I will get there. I also just purchased a new workout program called TURBO JAM. I have yet to try it but I have previewed some of the DVDs and I think I'll really like it. I always loved the results of THE FIRM but recently I realized that I didn't like the workout itself as I was often hurting in my knees. So onto another workout........
I will try to get around to visiting some Spaces one of these days. With work and school and taking care of my house, husband and dogs, I feel like I don't have much time like I once did. *sigh*
Special hello to Kari!! Love you girl!
Thanks for reading.
Til next time (I don't know when that will be but hopefully soon)
xoxo,
Kim 4/27/2007 I got the job!!!Just a quickie update for now -- I got the Weight Watchers job!!! yay! I'll be getting an information package in the mail and forms to fill out and return, then I will start some training with a mentor and online! Soooo excited!
Not sure if I'll be going to weigh in today as I'm a bit under the weather and have taken some pain pills. If I do end up going, I will update again later!
Have a great weekend everyone!!! Thanks for the well wishes, prayers and encouragement.
Love,
K 4/21/2007 an Update!!!!Hi all,
I know it's been a week or two. Things have really been hectic. My parents are here from Maine until around May 7th so I've been busy with them.
I started a job on April 18th. It was my first and last day!! *LOL* What was supposed to be an Auction Block Clerk job which involved data entry and customer service, turned into a filing job. I HATE filing. I found out as I was leaving that noone ever stays therefore they are always short and constantly taking people off the block and putting them elsewhere. I don't want a job that I'm going to go into once a week and never know what I'll be doing so that job is not for me.
Sandy (my dog) had an appointment with an internist for her diabetes. This guy had nothing good to say about the vets that I had been using. This made me feel good. At least I knew it wasn't all in my head. I'm going to be going to a new vet for the routine care but will keep this internist for her diabetes. He knows his stuff and seems to have her ALMOST regulated right now. She was tested for hypothyroidism last week and the tests came back negative. Next week, she goes for testing for Cushings disease. Hopefully that will be negative too and all we will have to do is treat the diabetes.
Today (Sat. April 21st) is my meeting and interview with Weight Watchers. I'll try to update about that after....
You may have noticed that I adjusted my goal weight. Everytime I seem to get under 150 I crash so I think 150 IS my goal weight. I've been around that for over a year now so that should be my clue. I talked to my leader last night and we agreed--150 is it. I'm about 1.4 lbs. from goal now. YA! It's been a long road.
Thanks for everyone that has been by to say hi. If I've not been to your Space for a while, it's because I can't access it for some reason. I wrote to Spaces and they said they are aware of the problems and working to correct it. I hope it's soon. I miss everyone -- Leslie, Kari, John, Moe, Tim -- just to name a few. I'm NOT ignoring ya'll, I just can't access your sites.
 After about a week's worth of rain here in the northeast and LOTS of flooding, we are having sunny and bright days. Yay. I didn't get any flooding luckily but I know several that have. The streams and rivers are extremely high.
Last but not least--the Virginia Tech shootings. I cannot even imagine.....it's not even safe for a parent to send their kid off to school. Totally crazy. I've been trying not too watch too much of the media on it because it just makes me think of my DB whom I lost last August. BUT my thoughts and prayers are definitely with the families of those that were lost in this horrific shooting.
Wishing everyone a wonderful rest of Spring. I'll try to update on my WW interview asap.
Love to all,
K
***Update -- The recruiter for the WW meeting/interview could not get into the meeting place so we had to go to McDonald's and hold the meeting. Haha! It was funny. The meeting was very informative and I did fill out an application and had an interview. I will know within a couple of weeks if I got the job. Please keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer because I really do want this badly. 4/9/2007 Busy Times - Really takin' a break from bloggin'With the exception of updating my weight ticker above and my Weight Watchers stats to the left, I won't be updating my blog for a bit. Don't let that stop anyone from leaving a message here though!
You see, life has gotten extremely busy for me. I got a part time job(data entry position) which will be starting next week, I have my parents coming in from Maine for about a month, I have a dog with diabetes that I'm trying to regulate and I have a whole lot of spring cleaning to do.
Oh yes and in case you are wondering, I do have an interview with Weight Watchers still. It's scheduled for April 21st. I'll try to blog about how the interview goes and if I get that job sometime around that date!
 I'm tired just thinking about how busy I'll be but keeping busy is a good thing for the mind--mine anyway. Ha! I will try and visit all your Spaces as and when time permits!
Till my next post,
HAPPY SPRING all (sorry to all my friends that are STILL getting snow! YUCK!!!)
Love to all
 K 4/2/2007 Easter or Passover!Just wishing everyone a happy Easter or Passover,
whichever you celebrate or don't celebrate.
I will update my weight loss on Friday.
3/31/2007 VOTE FOR 1a!!!!!!!!!!!John needs new glasses desperately, he can't see which is why I've enlarged this font so much.
My friends, he needs help in choosing his frames -- won't you help? Please go to http://jhunt61.spaces.live.com/, which is John's space and kindly vote for 1a!!!!!! They are the best frames out of the three!!! VOTE FOR THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's help this man SEE again!
Thank you in advance and Happy Voting!
PS Please tell him Kim referred you so I get my commission!!! LOL 3/30/2007 Weigh In/10 by Memorial Day Week 2I was down 2.1 this week which I was very happy about. It helps that it's been nice out and that I have two dogs that LOVE to walk!
I am in week 2 of the lose 10 lbs. by Memorial Day challenge that I joined. This weeks mini-challenge is to journal everything as well get in 5 fruits and veggies (JOHN-you need MORE F/V!!!!!!!!!!!) and a multi-vitamin. So far so good. I'm down 2.1 out of 10.
This has been a busy week for me. I don't think I posted here but one of my dogs was diagnosed with diabetes. We had been trying to regulate her and it finally happened this week. VERY exciting for me. I never realized how tough it would to have a pet with a chronic illness. Sometimes very frustrating. I have to test her blood a couple of times a week and give her two shots of insulin per day. She is so sweet through it all....
Anyway - that's about all for now...
Til next time,
K 3/24/2007 Weight WatchersWell they finally called me!!! I can't believe it but they did. The woman that called me named Joyce was very apologetic for not getting back to me sooner. Apparently they had territorial staffing issues and I got pushed into the cracks as she so put it. I have to attend an open info. meeting and interview on April 21st.
As for weigh in, I maintained this week. I'll take it. It's been a rough week both physically and emotionally. The next few weeks are crucial. I have to be within 10 lbs. of my WW goal in order to work for WW so I need to really pay attention to what I'm doing and also get back into an exercise routine as soon as I'm able. The Fibro. flare came on quick and pretty much disabled me.
3/22/2007 Go!!!!!!!!!!!! (RANT)
Well I'm pretty miserable this week due to a Fibromyalgia flare so little things are really wearing on my nerves. The biggest one today is the amount of invites I've been getting for this new (is it new?) site called Facebook. What the hell? I cannot even keep up with Spaces and now people want me to go to what is looking like a new version of MySpace? I'll pass. Some people just have way too much time on their hands. I have found that in the past my depression comes from sitting at the bloody computer overtime. I have had to re-evaluate my priorities and have realized that the computer is really not one of them. Sorry to those of you that have requested my presence on Facebook but I see nothing there that could possibly interest me. Heck I even got told a couple days ago that if I don't visit someone on Facebook I won't be able to keep in touch with them any longer. To that I say "Don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you." If you wanna leave Spaces - go for it. Sorry, I'm not and never have been a follower.
Earlier I was visiting some of my "friends" Spaces and came upon a post that raved about Facebook. (sorry John) What the hell is all the hype? I faithfully try to visit all my friend's Spaces (I don't have many friends as I try to keep my circle small so I don't forget anyone. I don't like to be forgotten myself.) only to see they are bored with this site and have moved on to the next fad. Whatfrigginever....
That's my rant for today. It might cause a few flames but I don't really give a rat's ass right now.
In closing, I'd just like to say Fibro flare or no flare, my feelings are the same in regards to this new Facebook crap. I am here to stay on Spaces and there is no other new "latest and greatest" site that is going to pull me away...
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End of rant
==== 3/19/2007 10 Pounds for Memorial Day Week 1I joined a challenge on the Weight Watchers boards. This is a challenge that will hopefully get me right to goal. The challenge started on March 18th and goes on until May 28th. That is ten weeks. I should be able to lose one pound per week from now till then, I hope.
This weeks mini challenge: (as written on the challenge site)
Also, my own personal challenge--I am aiming for five days of at least 30 minutes worth of exercise this week (Monday thru Friday).
Time to get serious and get to goal!!!
Update on Weight Watchers: I have e-mailed them telling them how disturbed I am that noone has made any attempt to return any of my calls. I've yet to hear from them but when I do, I'll let yas know. Hopefully they can at least respond to an e-mail. If not, I give up and might even go as far as leaving Weight Watchers. At this point I know the program inside and out and can do it on my own. Why give money to a company that could give two craps about you anyway? Greed is a terrible thing...(This is how I feel now! If they contact me, I can be easily persuaded)
3/17/2007 Happy St. Patrick's Day
Just wanting to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I have absolutely no Irish in me but my Hubby does.
Speaking of Irish,
we saw an awesome concert on March 3rd.
It was Celtic Woman.
We were fortunate enough to meet these ladies
and get their autographs.
I do wish we would have been able to take photos
but it wasn't allowed unfortunately.
If anyone has the chance
to see these women in concert, GO!
They are sooooo great.
This was our second time seeing them in concert
and our first meet/greet.
What an awesome experience.
Have an awesome week everyone!!!
Love,
Kim 3/16/2007 Self Weigh DayWe are in the midst of a very bad snow storm here.
My Weight Watchers meeting that I usually attend
on Fridays at 5:30PM has been cancelled and most likely,
the meetings for tomorrow will also be cancelled.
That being said, I decided to weigh in
on my home scale this week,
with the same clothing I would usually wear
to my meeting weigh in.
Now, my scale is always a few ounces higher
but still that doesn't account for my gain this week.
I am up to 155.5 from 149.2. Sickening eh? *LOL*
Oh well, life goes on....
Many things helped that this week,
so I'm quite alright with the gain.
3/15/2007 Just not into it....OK sorry for the lack of updates. Truth is, I don't have time for Spaces lately. I'll be updating my weight once a week but I'm not sure if I'll be able to handle more then that. I am not one to sit at the computer for endless hours and blog or chat or whatever....it's just not me.
Right now I'm having a hard time with life in general. I'm feeling blah, somewhat depressed with the weather. I'm tired of winter and ready for spring. One of my babies (dog) was just diagnosed with diabetes and with all the blood glucose tests and insulin shots, that is taking time.
I am in the process of looking for a job. Some of you might remember that I was looking to work for Weight Watchers. Well after five calls to them which I had to leave messages, and five calls they've never bothered to respond to, um do I really want to work for a company like that? Gee lemme think.... Anyway, I need some type of job but one that will work around my dogs schedule at this point. I had been selling on Ebay but I'm not sure.
I am lost and confused in life right now. I could probably ramble for hours but I'm not going to. I've never been one to do that. Oh yes and Weight Watchers has been almost non-existant this week. Thanks to nature and the whole "lemme sabotage myself once I get under 150" thing. I don't care though. I'm just not focused right now. Too much going on.... (and Moe I've failed the Whittle your middle challenge entirely booooooooo!!!)
I will try to visit everyone and keep up with your spaces. I just can't handle my own right now. The blogging part is just not for me. I originally started this space for my weight loss so that is what it shall be again for the time being!
Last year, I ended up shutting down my space at some point. I'll try not to do that this year. I'd like to at least keep it updated on my weight loss and the road to goal. Will I ever get there? *Sigh*Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
And Happy Birthday to Tim -- if you have never visited this guy's space, YOU SHOULD! hilarious.
Welcome back to Elissa again...
Love to all,
K 3/9/2007 Weigh In Update OnlyJust checking in and reporting a one pound loss for this week. I'll try to update more this weekend. It's been one heck of a week, let me tell ya  3/2/2007 A week in reviewHi ya'll, it's been exactly a week since I've updated. I have kept myself busy this week doing things around my home instead of sitting in front of my computer for extended periods of time. I really enjoyed the time away. I love all my friends here and all but I think I feel better accomplishing something more then just chatting and/or wasting time at the computer like I usually do. My plan now is to just update my space once a week till I get tired of doing things around my house which then of course, I'll be back more. *LOL* With spring and then summer on the way though, I don't expect that will be much before fall or winter. So I'm not leaving Spaces, I'll still be visiting everyone here but won't be updating my own Space much is really all it is....
OK so the last week has really been hectic....
From the time I updated last Friday till Monday, I was taking care of my brother's pets. What a chore that was. I was very happy when he got back from his week of sun and fun in Costa Rica. He can keep his animals! *LOL*
Monday night I picked my brother up at the airport. His plane was late and didn't get in till 1am so technically it was Tuesday! It was NOT nice weather out there--the visibility was zero but I made it there and back safe and sound none the less.
On Tuesday, I finally had time to myself where I could just take care of my stuff and boy did I. I emptied out a couple of closets and cleaned them from floor to ceiling. It's amazing how much junk we accumulate and don't even realize. I threw lots away, gave quite a bit away and put some on eBay.
Wednesday was more of the same really -- I ended up finishing my workout room up. I moved all my workout DVDs into there and cleaned the closet out in THAT room. My brother stopped by and brought me some coffee and a little souvenir from Costa Rica.
Thursday was my errand running day. I had to make a post office, bank and grocery store run. I stocked up on some healthy foods and lots of fruits and veggies. Yep! I'm back in full Weight Watchers mode now!!! I'm gonna make it to goal and SOON dang it! I got a tap dance DVD and a pair of tap shoes. I LOVE IT!!! It's so much fun.
Friday (today) was my weigh in day. I didn't do as well as I thought I had but had an 8 ounce loss...so almost a pound. As long as that scale goes down, I'll be happy.
This is going to be a busy weekend--tomorrow we are going to the Celtic Woman concert. We've got Meet/Greet passes too. I'm excited. Sunday we are seeing a play -- a comedy that actually has to do with dieting. It's call Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
There is my update for this week! Thanks to everyone for visiting my space and keeping up with me. I love ya'll and will continue to visit your Spaces as regularly as I can!!
Have a great week all!
K 2/23/2007 Weigh In Results 2/23Last week I had a pretty big gain but this week I'm down more then half of that so I'm happy. The scale showed a WIN of 4.8 lbs. this week. I wrote down everything this week which really helped me to suceed. While I love the CORE plan, it's just too tough for me to do in the winter time. I don't like as many of the winter veggies and my favorite fruits are in the summer time. So Flex it is. Also, it's Lent. I told everyone at my meeting that I was giving up the CORE plan for Lent. *LOL* I had been shuffling back and forth between CORE and Flex for months so with Lent here, what the heck, I've given up CORE and Flex it is at least till Easter.
The hubby and I went out to eat tonight. I had a few chili cheese fries (man I love them things!!!) for an appetizer. For my entree, I had pan seared sea scallops with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables. It was really good. I opted for water instead of my usual diet soft drink. I did really well on program today which is usually tough on Friday nights as we do go out to eat and I tend to get what is not on program more then what is on....
So this week my brother Tim (and his family) is in Costa Rica. Lucky him. It's about 80 degrees there. I definitely envy him. We are in the 20s here. Brrrr. Anyway, I've been caring for his animals. He's got a Bordeaux (French Mastiff) dog named Zina. She is huge but such a teddy bear. And she simply adores me. I've been enjoying my time with her. He's got a callico cat named Callie-how original eh? *LOL* Then he's got a couple fish, a couple parakeets and a gecko. I've been caring for all these animals this week. I feel like a zookeeper. This all on top of my two dogs. Whew! I'll be ready for a vacation when he gets back!
Wishing everyone a great weekend and a happy week. I doubt I'll post again till my next weigh in. Not much to say. I lead a boring life unlike some people. *LOL* (Hey Kari -
 )Till next time,
Kim
2/18/2007 OMG an update?!OK I've decided to update since I've been so good this weekend. When I say I've been good, I mean I've spent minimal time on the computer and have accomplished a lot. I'm in full de-clutter mode now!!! It feels so great to get rid of extra JUNK. I've also started selling a lot of things on half.com and at Amazon Marketplace. I am doing all of this cleaning as a way to de-stress. Why should I be stressed out over my stupid ass (ex) SIL's stupidity? I'll work that frustration off cleaning the house. So far so good!
I said I wasn't going to weigh in on Friday. I was just going to go to the meeting and use a 'no weigh' pass. I got to the meeting and decided the hell with it! I jumped on that scale and faced that number. I was up just like I said I would be but that's okay. I've come A damn LONG way over the last three years so I can take a big gain like that. I'm sure most of it will be gone this coming week anyway. So, my gain was 6.7 lbs. Yup it's alot but that's okay. It was a rough week and I'm moving on now.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend and that your week is a great one too. I won't update again till Friday after I get back from my Weight Watchers meeting.
Love to all,
Kim :) 2/16/2007 No weigh day/Takin' a break...Hi all, just a quickie...I am not weighing in today. It's been a very bad week for me. I fell off the WW wagon but not entirely. Just enough to make me show what I'm sure would be a gain. This combined with TOM -- not pretty. I haven't done any exercise other then shovel my driveway on Wednesday. *sigh*
Also I'm having other issues, so I am going to take a sabbatical from Spaces. Long story short, my brother Real died in August but his assanine (wife) has decided to charge all the (personal) credit cards he had to the limit. Well my family is getting calls for it, since she don't answer her phone any longer -- and it's not sitting right. It's a struggle daily for me to deal with my brother's death but when we start getting calls for stuff that we have no knowledge of, it really burns my butt. My head hurts, my Fibromyalgia has flared, I don't feel good in general and that friggin moron is living high off the hog still while we deal with this......
Take care ya'll....I WILL be back, just not sure when right now. I need to look after me once again, before I fall down and can't get up.
Love,
K
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