Know how in my last couple posts I complained about feeling like crap? I have a double ear infection. It's been pretty miserable. Also while I was at the doctor, they were freaked out by my blood pressure. I'm embarassed so I won't publish the # here, but let's just say, I was 1 point away from being sent to the ER by the minute clinic. So they called to follow up about my blood pressure and convinced me to go back on my blood pressure meds. I really hate it, but I also don't want to have a stroke at 30.
In my defense though, my blood pressure is going to be high when:
1. I was just in rush hour traffic for 2 hours before making to the Minute Clinic (eff you Atlanta rush hour!)
2. I had 2 ear infections. Can I even tell you how miserable that is? I thought I was going to throw up in traffic.
3. I am in a new city, with no friends, a new job where I feel completely lost, and I feel homeless because I am living in a temp situation. ahhhhhhhh
got any tips on stress relief? I could use them.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
observations
Just things I am observing...
I work with a middle aged lady that is obsessed with this singer named Duffy. I remember her from a few years back and she got a lot of hype, but she sure isn't an Adele. It kinda makes me laugh.
My cubicle mate is very over the top. She is always laying the smack down on her husband and slamming the phone down as she screams "Gah!! Idiot!" She also insists that I only need a 3 bedroom house and can't understand why one of my requirements is a basement. She also said if that house that I wanted to put the offer on, was THE house, I would have done it anyways. Yeah, cause I want to commit financial suicide.
Whew, thanks for the advice!
Would anyone else like to put their nose where it doesn't belong? It seems a lot of people think they can do that to me these days. From my grandma ruining the surprise of my life to H's parents trying to tell us we need to live in the Suburbs and not in the "hip" areas.... I think I'm gonna scream.
Anyways, the minute clinic doesn't know it yet, but we have a date at 5pm. achoooooo!!
I work with a middle aged lady that is obsessed with this singer named Duffy. I remember her from a few years back and she got a lot of hype, but she sure isn't an Adele. It kinda makes me laugh.
My cubicle mate is very over the top. She is always laying the smack down on her husband and slamming the phone down as she screams "Gah!! Idiot!" She also insists that I only need a 3 bedroom house and can't understand why one of my requirements is a basement. She also said if that house that I wanted to put the offer on, was THE house, I would have done it anyways. Yeah, cause I want to commit financial suicide.
Whew, thanks for the advice!
Would anyone else like to put their nose where it doesn't belong? It seems a lot of people think they can do that to me these days. From my grandma ruining the surprise of my life to H's parents trying to tell us we need to live in the Suburbs and not in the "hip" areas.... I think I'm gonna scream.
Anyways, the minute clinic doesn't know it yet, but we have a date at 5pm. achoooooo!!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
making it
I'm gonna be real.... those first 2 weeks I thought I was going to have a stroke. Learning all of this new stuff has been a challenge. Something clicked at the end of that 2nd week though and isn't as scary anymore. I have made a couple of work friends that have offered to help with any questions I have, and I absolutely have let go of the pride in order to save my sanity. In other words, I have accepted their help.
It's rough being in a whole new big city without Herbie. I have his parents, but they are his parents... so I haven't really been able to just explore the city with them. I realize that it will all come together. Hopefully only 2 more weekends in Nashville and we'll be able to be here together and learn the city. (he lived here forever, but Marietta is way too nice... we gotta explore Decatur, Little 5 points, etc together...!)
Also, if you're the praying, sending thoughts or vibes or energy, please send some of that my way. I think I'm getting sick and I can't have that happen right now. There is too much going on for me to deal with that!
It's rough being in a whole new big city without Herbie. I have his parents, but they are his parents... so I haven't really been able to just explore the city with them. I realize that it will all come together. Hopefully only 2 more weekends in Nashville and we'll be able to be here together and learn the city. (he lived here forever, but Marietta is way too nice... we gotta explore Decatur, Little 5 points, etc together...!)
Also, if you're the praying, sending thoughts or vibes or energy, please send some of that my way. I think I'm getting sick and I can't have that happen right now. There is too much going on for me to deal with that!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
oh yeah
Oh yeah, I got the job.
I started on 7/16. This is my 2nd week.
It's the hardest thing I've ever done. This job isn't child's play. I have needed more challenge. I'm getting it. I figure nothing comes easy and anything worth having, you have to work hard for it. Or so I've always heard.
I fell in love with a house and almost put a contract on it. But then I freaked out and said "OMG this job is hard. I better be here 3-4 months to make sure they keep me on board and to just make sure that I am cut out for it all!" So yeah, I just gotta be patient.
In the meantime, we are gonna rent something. Can't live with Herbie's parents for 3-6 months.... and that's ok. We'll just rent and it'll all work out.
I started on 7/16. This is my 2nd week.
It's the hardest thing I've ever done. This job isn't child's play. I have needed more challenge. I'm getting it. I figure nothing comes easy and anything worth having, you have to work hard for it. Or so I've always heard.
I fell in love with a house and almost put a contract on it. But then I freaked out and said "OMG this job is hard. I better be here 3-4 months to make sure they keep me on board and to just make sure that I am cut out for it all!" So yeah, I just gotta be patient.
In the meantime, we are gonna rent something. Can't live with Herbie's parents for 3-6 months.... and that's ok. We'll just rent and it'll all work out.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
out of control
Over 4 years ago I started using weight watchers to lose weight and it seems like ever since, I have struggled to keep it off. I've done weight watchers several times and it works. I just fall off the wagon and give up.
I have let stress rule over me and dictate my food decisions. I know it's not the right thing to do. I know it at the time, but it doesn't stop me.
When I lost my job in March, I lost about 5 pounds because I wasn't stressed and wasn't eating out of anger or annoyance anymore. It was awesome. Then I took on this new position, and got comfy, and stopped thinking about what I was eating once again. This time it's not out of stress or anger, but out of boredom and fear of the unknown since this is, afterall, a temp job. (it could turn permanent after about 8 months, but who wants to temp for 8 months?!) I've also been stressed about all these opportunities in Atlanta and juggling it all.
I know these are all excuses. It's old ways and I hate to say it, but I can't help it. It's like a sickness. I am having to retrain my brain to think different about food. It's very hard to do.
Last Friday, 6/15/12, I stepped on the scale and it said 219.4. It has taken a long time for me to be honest and tell people how much I weigh, but I am comfortable in my skin and have no qualms with admitting this. So that number...219.4... it doesn't make me happy at all. It's almost 220. My highest weight ever was 226 and that's not a good thing. I can't get back there.
I am now using MyFitnessPal to track my food and exercise. I have been a member of that site for over 2 years, but I am now finding myself getting more involved. I am posting on the forums there and seeking advice and motivation from others. They might be total strangers, but we are all fighting the same fight. So far it is helping me tremendously.
Since last Friday, I have lost almost 4 pounds. I know it's water weight, but it's a start. I am now at 215.8.
I shake my head when I think about how I got to 155 about 8 years ago and how I let emotions get the best of me. Emotions are a strong thing, but this time I am determined to work through them and keep the weight off.
ps- still no word yet, but I'm hopeful on the job front. 1 more, possibly 2 more interviews on this Friday in Atlanta. Whew, this is exhausting.
I have let stress rule over me and dictate my food decisions. I know it's not the right thing to do. I know it at the time, but it doesn't stop me.
When I lost my job in March, I lost about 5 pounds because I wasn't stressed and wasn't eating out of anger or annoyance anymore. It was awesome. Then I took on this new position, and got comfy, and stopped thinking about what I was eating once again. This time it's not out of stress or anger, but out of boredom and fear of the unknown since this is, afterall, a temp job. (it could turn permanent after about 8 months, but who wants to temp for 8 months?!) I've also been stressed about all these opportunities in Atlanta and juggling it all.
I know these are all excuses. It's old ways and I hate to say it, but I can't help it. It's like a sickness. I am having to retrain my brain to think different about food. It's very hard to do.
Last Friday, 6/15/12, I stepped on the scale and it said 219.4. It has taken a long time for me to be honest and tell people how much I weigh, but I am comfortable in my skin and have no qualms with admitting this. So that number...219.4... it doesn't make me happy at all. It's almost 220. My highest weight ever was 226 and that's not a good thing. I can't get back there.
I am now using MyFitnessPal to track my food and exercise. I have been a member of that site for over 2 years, but I am now finding myself getting more involved. I am posting on the forums there and seeking advice and motivation from others. They might be total strangers, but we are all fighting the same fight. So far it is helping me tremendously.
Since last Friday, I have lost almost 4 pounds. I know it's water weight, but it's a start. I am now at 215.8.
I shake my head when I think about how I got to 155 about 8 years ago and how I let emotions get the best of me. Emotions are a strong thing, but this time I am determined to work through them and keep the weight off.
ps- still no word yet, but I'm hopeful on the job front. 1 more, possibly 2 more interviews on this Friday in Atlanta. Whew, this is exhausting.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Patience
Patience is something I was never really granted. Well, I was with other people, but when it comes to things I want, I can't stand it... I want it now now now.
...and that hasn't changed at all in my job quest.
I am really dying to find out about that job. The 2nd interview went well. They brought me in "just to make sure it's something I'm interested in."
I called today to see if they had made a decision and the response I got was... "Yes, we are just waiting on Finance to approve it and we will be in touch. If you find another opportunity, please let me know so I can put a fire under finance to get it approved."
So yeah, I gotta wait.... and wait.... and wait a little more. I'm telling you...this is excrutiating. It seems promising, but I'm really trying not to get my hopes up before I hear anything official.
In other news, to all my readers out there, do yourself a favor and search for houses under $100k in Marietta, GA on http://www.trulia.com/ and see why I want to move there so bad. Look what I can get for practically NOTHING!!
...and that hasn't changed at all in my job quest.
I am really dying to find out about that job. The 2nd interview went well. They brought me in "just to make sure it's something I'm interested in."
I called today to see if they had made a decision and the response I got was... "Yes, we are just waiting on Finance to approve it and we will be in touch. If you find another opportunity, please let me know so I can put a fire under finance to get it approved."
So yeah, I gotta wait.... and wait.... and wait a little more. I'm telling you...this is excrutiating. It seems promising, but I'm really trying not to get my hopes up before I hear anything official.
In other news, to all my readers out there, do yourself a favor and search for houses under $100k in Marietta, GA on http://www.trulia.com/ and see why I want to move there so bad. Look what I can get for practically NOTHING!!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
New beginnings
As I type this, I am getting ready to go to a 2nd interview with a pretty big ad agency out of Atlanta in a couple of days. This is a huge thing for me and could possibly mean that things are going to become REALLY crazy in my life. As I like to say, Shit is about to get REAL.
Things that I will have to do:
pack, pack, pack
repair a few things here and there on my house
sell or rent (most likely rent since I prefer to not lose money)
and that's about it.... I think.
Of course I'll have all of the usual goodbyes to say. There's a lot of things that I have to get rid of, which can be a chore for me sometimes since I don't like getting rid of lots. Then there is the whole finding another house in Atlanta, which I think will be fun. We can get A LOT of house for little money there, so I'm excited to get out of my matchbox of a house.
Not much else to say except that my life is nuts right now and I can't wait to see what the future holds.
Things that I will have to do:
pack, pack, pack
repair a few things here and there on my house
sell or rent (most likely rent since I prefer to not lose money)
and that's about it.... I think.
Of course I'll have all of the usual goodbyes to say. There's a lot of things that I have to get rid of, which can be a chore for me sometimes since I don't like getting rid of lots. Then there is the whole finding another house in Atlanta, which I think will be fun. We can get A LOT of house for little money there, so I'm excited to get out of my matchbox of a house.
Not much else to say except that my life is nuts right now and I can't wait to see what the future holds.
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