I hate to answer the phone. I ignore it. I like talking to people on the phone, when I answer it. I cringe at the insistent ringing and resent the suddent interruption of whatever it is I'm doing at the moment. Not that what I'm doing is usually that important. Sometimes I can't get to the phone in time. Many times I wait for my answering machine to screen the calls. If the caller doesn't say anything I don't pick up. If I know the caller I'll answer. People who know me have caught on and they beg me, through the answering machine, to PUHLEEEESE pick up the phone. I'm almost as bad about making phone calls. I think it's the transition from solitude to being sociable that I have trouble with. Another factor in the equation is a friend who used to call and demand that I answer the phone NOW and then wouldn't let me off the phone. Do you know how hard it is to end a phone call with someone who want to keep you on the phone at ALL costs? If I didn't answer she'd call over and over and over and over...you get the picture. Yeah, she can be a bit obsessive, but she's not like that anymore. And I'm still wrestling with my telephone demon.
Read another good book...in less than 24 hours. The Cobra Event, by Richard Preston. He also wrote Hot Zone and Demon in the Freezer. This one was fictional but based on fact and science. I haven't decided what to read next. I seem to devour books in place of food now that I'm keeping my eating under tight control.
I have a paperclip chain with eight paperclips (in different colors). It's my weight loss chain and hangs above my desk. It helps me remember why I don't want to pig out on whatever's in the fridge.
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Losing it
I lost 4.4 pounds my first week of Weight Watchers...which ended up being about 10 days long. I couldn't get to a meeting again until Saturday. I'm still counting points, trying out new recipes and trying to eat sensibly. I've found I like unsweetened applesauce with a packet of equal added. It's as good as a sweet dessert.
My life is SO exciting...not. To overcome the dullness I like to visit Bored.com. They understand me. Check out their virtual bubble wrap for some excitement.
Some people are stupid. It's a fact of life. Give them a computer and you've got Computer Stupidities.
Happiness is finding something you thought was gone forever. I found a story I wrote and then lost during a computer meltdown about a year ago. I found it posted in a mailing list archive. I knew I'd posted it somewhere but never had any luck finding it until now!
My life is SO exciting...not. To overcome the dullness I like to visit Bored.com. They understand me. Check out their virtual bubble wrap for some excitement.
Some people are stupid. It's a fact of life. Give them a computer and you've got Computer Stupidities.
Happiness is finding something you thought was gone forever. I found a story I wrote and then lost during a computer meltdown about a year ago. I found it posted in a mailing list archive. I knew I'd posted it somewhere but never had any luck finding it until now!
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Everything you know is wrong
I ate apple crisp. I ate cake. The first hour of the training was torture. I stayed up WAY too late reading and couldn't keep my eyes open. Then I got hungry (had oatmeal for breakfast) so I had a little apple crisp. Yummy. Felt more alert and was able to pay attention. Lunch was Subway instead of greasy pizza, which was a plus. Had a bit of cake for dessert. Ignored the cookies. For dinner I went to Cracker Barrel again and had lemon pepper grilled trout. It was SO GOOD! If I weren't on WW I never would have tried their fish. It was the best fish I've had in a long time. I had the steamed baby carrots and grean beans with it, which I felt was a healthy choice. For dessert I had the fried apples, which actually don't have a lot of points. I ate both corn muffins though and I'm still stuffed from dinner.
Today wasn't quite as interesting as yesterday but still good. We broke off into groups this afternoon to work on a group exercise. My group had this overbearing woman whose passion in life is to bulldoze her way through a group of people with a "My way or the highway" attitude. After a short while everyone gave up trying to voice their opinions because she argued about everything. She even argued if someone agreed with her! By the time we were done I was about the only one left who would say anything.
The book I'm reading, Demon in the Freezer, is a chilling reality check about smallpox. All I can think of is a Weird Al song called, "Everything you know is wrong" because that's how I feel after reading this book.
Today wasn't quite as interesting as yesterday but still good. We broke off into groups this afternoon to work on a group exercise. My group had this overbearing woman whose passion in life is to bulldoze her way through a group of people with a "My way or the highway" attitude. After a short while everyone gave up trying to voice their opinions because she argued about everything. She even argued if someone agreed with her! By the time we were done I was about the only one left who would say anything.
The book I'm reading, Demon in the Freezer, is a chilling reality check about smallpox. All I can think of is a Weird Al song called, "Everything you know is wrong" because that's how I feel after reading this book.
A few points in my life
End of WW week one. I won't know how I did until Saturday when I finally have time to attend my 2nd meeting. Points wise, I did fine. Today could have been a challenge if I had used up my extra points. I'm at a Weapons of Mass Destrution (bioterrorism) training until Thursday. It's not easy to stay within points when at the mercy of a limited budget, a pathetic continental breakfast and greasy (but free) pizza for lunch. I brought some snacks and even some soup to warm up. I got this little pot that has a hotplate in the bottom just to warm my soup. It died the first time I used it and didn't even have the decency to warm my soup to a reasonable temparture before it broke! I ate dinner at Cracker Barrel. I didn't think too much about points since I had a crapload of them leftover and they can't be carried over to a new week. I wasn't able to eat all my dinner. I think my stomach is shrinking. Tomorrow and the rest of the week on the road will be more difficult for staying within points.
I'm enjoying the bioterrorism training. It's intereseting, exciting and frightening. It's like the stuff of science fiction...but it's real. It's real in it's potential to happen. I bought two of the recommended books tonight. Both books were written by author Richard Preston. I'm reading The Demon in the Freezer first. It's about the eradication of smallpox and it's potential as a bioterrorism weapon. Everything in the book is factual information and the characters all real people, but it's written like a novel, making it a compelling book that's difficult to put down.
A friend is watching my dog. I should know better than to read emails from friends in the middle of meetings & training since I inevitably have to stifle my laughter. It seems my dog, who never plays with toys, tore into the toys at SP's house like a possessed poochie!
Crap. I'm getting hooked on X-files (yes, I know they're all reruns).
I'm enjoying the bioterrorism training. It's intereseting, exciting and frightening. It's like the stuff of science fiction...but it's real. It's real in it's potential to happen. I bought two of the recommended books tonight. Both books were written by author Richard Preston. I'm reading The Demon in the Freezer first. It's about the eradication of smallpox and it's potential as a bioterrorism weapon. Everything in the book is factual information and the characters all real people, but it's written like a novel, making it a compelling book that's difficult to put down.
A friend is watching my dog. I should know better than to read emails from friends in the middle of meetings & training since I inevitably have to stifle my laughter. It seems my dog, who never plays with toys, tore into the toys at SP's house like a possessed poochie!
Crap. I'm getting hooked on X-files (yes, I know they're all reruns).
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Saturday, January 08, 2005
Bean me over
You can always click the coffee bean next to the date to bean over to the large print verison of this blog.
Friday, January 07, 2005
WW - Day 3
Kid had a dentist appointment at 7:30 am and a 2 hour school delay. IHOP has 2 pages full of high fat, high calorie breakfast choices. The challenge was finding something I could eat AND like. I chose an Egg Beaters omlette filled with veggies and it was actually really good. I'll be ordering that again next time I'm there for breakfast.
With a large breakfast of unknown point damage along with starting the work day late I skipped lunch. Had a WW snack bar on the way to pick up E for driving class. The snack bar was frozen from being in the car since yesterday. Halfway to the driving class, which was a make-up class (necessary because she changed to the later class time which only meets Monday through Thursday), she realized she didn't have her folder and decided she can make the class up another day. I left work early for this. Tired and by now hungry I decided to stop at the grocery store for some spray butter and yogurt. I saw the cop car too late. It could have been worse though. I was only 11 miles over the speed limit this time. REALLY hungry by the time I got home. Cooked one of my meals in a box and had yogurt for dessert. Five points left, which is a lot. I used it for a sudden chocolate craving later tonight and had a Smart Ones dessert and a cup of hot chocolate. I'm full and I don't feel deprived of anything. What I've learned is that I don't drink enough water, I don't eat enough vegetables or fruit, and I'm used to mindlessly snacking in the evening.
My schedule is getting CRAZY! I have out of town trainings coming up this month and had to make arrangements with the X to take E to her various activities, classes and appointments while I'm gone. I found a new solution to an old problem. I used to send him emails with dates for school activities & such. Yesterday it hit me like a brick. Share my calendar with him! He can find out what he needs to know just by looking at it. Seems to be working. He already emailed me with a question and I updated my calendar to clarify things.
NEW!!!!! A LARGE PRINT version of my blog. What does this mean? It means that if the print here is too small you can hop on over to the eye strain friendly page and read in comfort.
With a large breakfast of unknown point damage along with starting the work day late I skipped lunch. Had a WW snack bar on the way to pick up E for driving class. The snack bar was frozen from being in the car since yesterday. Halfway to the driving class, which was a make-up class (necessary because she changed to the later class time which only meets Monday through Thursday), she realized she didn't have her folder and decided she can make the class up another day. I left work early for this. Tired and by now hungry I decided to stop at the grocery store for some spray butter and yogurt. I saw the cop car too late. It could have been worse though. I was only 11 miles over the speed limit this time. REALLY hungry by the time I got home. Cooked one of my meals in a box and had yogurt for dessert. Five points left, which is a lot. I used it for a sudden chocolate craving later tonight and had a Smart Ones dessert and a cup of hot chocolate. I'm full and I don't feel deprived of anything. What I've learned is that I don't drink enough water, I don't eat enough vegetables or fruit, and I'm used to mindlessly snacking in the evening.
My schedule is getting CRAZY! I have out of town trainings coming up this month and had to make arrangements with the X to take E to her various activities, classes and appointments while I'm gone. I found a new solution to an old problem. I used to send him emails with dates for school activities & such. Yesterday it hit me like a brick. Share my calendar with him! He can find out what he needs to know just by looking at it. Seems to be working. He already emailed me with a question and I updated my calendar to clarify things.
NEW!!!!! A LARGE PRINT version of my blog. What does this mean? It means that if the print here is too small you can hop on over to the eye strain friendly page and read in comfort.
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
What happened??????
I got bored with the brain in the box.
First day of counting WW points was hard. I was full and still had points to use. I ate a can of cream corn. I have 4 points left for a bedtime snack.
AN ICE STORM! The dog won't leave the deck to do her bizness and we're hoping the tree that hangs over the house doesn't break under the weight of the ice. School was out 2 hours early today and tomorrow there's a 2 hour delay so far. Driving school was cancelled tonight.
I've spent all evening revamping my site and it's actually 1:17 am. I didn't change the time stamp on the post I made earlier...just edited the content. Appreciate my efforts by using my new SHOUT BOX!
First day of counting WW points was hard. I was full and still had points to use. I ate a can of cream corn. I have 4 points left for a bedtime snack.
AN ICE STORM! The dog won't leave the deck to do her bizness and we're hoping the tree that hangs over the house doesn't break under the weight of the ice. School was out 2 hours early today and tomorrow there's a 2 hour delay so far. Driving school was cancelled tonight.
I've spent all evening revamping my site and it's actually 1:17 am. I didn't change the time stamp on the post I made earlier...just edited the content. Appreciate my efforts by using my new SHOUT BOX!
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Weight Watchers 101
Tonight I went to my first (in 10 years) Weight Watchers meeting. I felt welcome by all the women there...everyone was chatty & friendly. There was one guy. The leader, Mary, is full of energy and wit. So, I waited in line and then had to fill out a registration form and get weighed. It's different than 10 years ago. The scales were right there at the check-in counter. They're electronic. Step on the scale and a little screen facing the receptionist shows the weight. You can't see the screen. The receptionist writes it on your card and gives it back to you. The others still in line stand back from the counter to give everyone their privacy. It's all VERY confidential. It's actually more confidential than getting weighed at the doc's office. I know some people are freaked out by the thought of being weighed in but there's nothing to it. Stand on the scale, take your card and sit down. Simple!
The meeting was fun and I felt at ease speaking up and sharing how to hide our low cal treats from the kids. My daughter used to hide her favorite flavor popsicles from me by putting them in the ice bin for the automatic ice maker. I didn't know she was doing it until one of the popsicles got caught in the mechanism and all our ice came out blue!
E went to the school today to make up some finals. She has 2 more weeks to make up her math, THANK GOD! She got a B on her science final. She was a little behind in her math assignments from being sick right before the semester ended. Eight math assignments was taking her longer than she thought to complete. She was up until the wee morning hours last night trying to finish them...and didn't. I'd like to hug her math teacher for allowing her the max amount of time to make up everything for her incomplete.
The meeting was fun and I felt at ease speaking up and sharing how to hide our low cal treats from the kids. My daughter used to hide her favorite flavor popsicles from me by putting them in the ice bin for the automatic ice maker. I didn't know she was doing it until one of the popsicles got caught in the mechanism and all our ice came out blue!
E went to the school today to make up some finals. She has 2 more weeks to make up her math, THANK GOD! She got a B on her science final. She was a little behind in her math assignments from being sick right before the semester ended. Eight math assignments was taking her longer than she thought to complete. She was up until the wee morning hours last night trying to finish them...and didn't. I'd like to hug her math teacher for allowing her the max amount of time to make up everything for her incomplete.
Monday, January 03, 2005
On the road to gray hair
Happy new year, everyone! I did NOTHING! I didn't even watch the countdown. I forgot *cringe*.
My grand entrance into 2005 is a COLD! All I've done today is sneeze and sleep. I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow.
I got a discount on my Weight Watchers membership dues by paying online. I am now oficially signed up. I'll attend my first meeting on Tuesday.
My daughter is old enough to learn to drive! *faints* Her Christmas gift from her dad was an all expense paid driving school, starting January 3rd. I should buy stock in Clairol.
My grand entrance into 2005 is a COLD! All I've done today is sneeze and sleep. I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow.
I got a discount on my Weight Watchers membership dues by paying online. I am now oficially signed up. I'll attend my first meeting on Tuesday.
My daughter is old enough to learn to drive! *faints* Her Christmas gift from her dad was an all expense paid driving school, starting January 3rd. I should buy stock in Clairol.
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