I know it's a bit early, but I wanted to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY PURPLE NIGHTS' WORLD! I'm so happy to have you as a friend. Enjoy the whole rest of the week/weekend for yourself and your sis!
Well, I'm supposed to go to my first ever gym type of class tonight and it's hot yoga. And no, not as in a bunch of sexy people, as in it's really warm in the room! LOL! It's supposed to be 100 degrees or hotter. I'm going with my sister's-in-law, it should be really fun! Even though I've never taken a single class. I have, however, done yoga DVDs before and really enjoy the practice, even if I'm not the most flexible or fit person in the world. I didn't exercise today in the morning in anticipation of this, nor did I walk because it's an hour and a half of the more vigorous kind of yoga. We are supposed to be getting a nice rate for two weeks, so we can go as much as we want to. I hope I like it because it'd be a good thing to add to my work-outs every once in a while! I'll update as to how I liked it later on.
Today work itself has been rather slow. It's actually kinda nice not to have to rush around doing things. I love the Summer term for that reason alone.
This past weekend was a total blast! I had soooo much fun. On Saturday I got a hair cut and color, I love it! Three inches off the ends, it feels so much shorter now. Then we went to a Bullet for my Valentine concert. I sang, I jumped, I fist pumped the air, I head-banged. It was great! Then we (Bill and I) came home and watched the second Iron Man movie, very good! On Sunday we went to Mass in the morning and then out to brunch with the mom's for Mother's Day, then over to Bill's mom's for her birthday and his sisters as well. Finally we went to go see Iron Man 3, which I loved! It was really great! I thought they did a wonderful job with it! Granted, I'm pretty easily impressed with movies, not a big critical person for that, AND I don't follow the graphic novels/comics or anything else of it, so of course if it was terrible in relation to that I wouldn't know. I am having a really great week, so it's all good to me! And it's only Monday! Woohoo!
Thinking about using this as a journal, duh, of sorts to help me out with my Weight Watchers/Calorie Counting goals. I'd like to try and lose between 15-30 lbs this year, and I know it's not going to be easy. All my life I've been a bit chubby and I know I can't complain much but I'd like to look hot for my hubby and that means working my ass off...not literally though, I don't actually have much of a butt, wish I could move some stomach padding to the rear!
Anyway, today is pretty good so far, I have a lot of my work done and am currently trying to play catch up on a lot of reimbursements that need to be done, just been doing the more pressing matters first. I'm looking forward to tonight because we are going out (my sister and mother in law) to see a movie. Just trying to stay ahead and keep positive. It's been beautiful outside, so that helps. Still worried a bit about the hubby's job...they seem to want to delete his position and I'm not sure what will happen when the contract is up in his union, for now his pay is safe (I think) no matter where they send him. So, I've been sorta looking around too, seeing if I can't find a bit more pay, even if it means no fun at work like posting to LJ when I am procrastinating doing what I SHOULD be doing, lol. Just hoping it all goes well, I'd hate to lose the house, although I think if we cut back on a lot I could pretty well pay for the house...and ONLY the house.
Still worried a bit about my "butt", Rigby, my kitty too. He had a UTI a few weeks ago and I am taking him back tomorrow to do a urine check, as they suggested...about a week later then they suggested, but he seems still a bit down so he might still have a UTI, could need different meds...oh joy to more money out the door, but I'd rather that then a sick kitty cat, I love him sooooo much. He's my kid, really and truly.
Anyway, back to my original posting desire. So far I have eaten healthy today and I am hoping that I will be able to keep it up at the theater...where there is popcorn that practically adds lbs by SMELLING it! Also, I need a new pedometer as my watch one stopped working and I hate the ones that go around the waist as they never work right for me, I think I wear them too low or too high or something. I walked for an hour and only had 2000 steps register...I think it should be more like 5000 or 6000. I DID exercise this morning for 30 minutes too, so that was good, yesterday I hadn't been able to. Now just gotta keep it up. I think stress plays a large part, and tiredness. I get home and want to watch my million shows I'm behind in, or catch up on emails, or books that I need to read. There are truly not enough hours in the day. I also hope to get the yard redone this year AND finally paint the basement. On a positive note, I FINALLY paid off our dining table and chairs and living room set....if things get more stable for my hubby at work maybe we can get a bedroom set!!! Here's hoping for less stress and more fun in the summer sun!
Today has been a really good day. I got up early and voted! I'm crossing my fingers that my candidate wins but either way it's probably going to be a close call in the race for the presidency. Plus, I had a wonderful birthday today. My coworkers got me some cute kitty cat b-day cards and one of them made the BEST weight watchers cherry cheesecake dessert for me. Then we went out to eat at Potbelly's. Got my fav, a TKY with no cheese and a bag of Baked Lays. I'm planning on spending the night relaxing and taking it easy with my kitty Rigby...unless the hubby secretly surprises me by staying home with me. I would like that but I also understand it's not exactly easy to take time off. It's funny, when you're a kid you can't wait until your birthday and you get soooo excited and it's a big time to celebrate but when you're an adult you realize that life goes on...although I am NOT one of those people who bemoans getting older. I don't as of yet fear any particular number, although next year when I'm 30 I may feel differently! As of right now I'm just...happy. I think back to when I was a kid and how fun it was to have a party and presents but I realize now the joy in spending time with family and friends, and I'm lucky enough to have a great family, great in-laws, great friends, and great coworkers who ARE friends. So, year 29, here I come!!!!
Thinking of going to the Secretary of State today to renew my license and plate. Not exactly the most fun way to spend my lunch hour, but I figure it has to be done before my b-day and it's better sooner rather then later. I hope that the one close to work is open on the lunch hour, otherwise I'll have ran there for nothing....also thinking of finishing up my lawn chair painting today, it's supposed to be in the 60s and not rain and if I'm ever going to try and finish them up, I think now would be good. Pics to come, I hope...*crosses fingers that I get the painting done tonight*
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