Wellsphere?

Does anyone know anything about Wellsphere? I got an email saying they want my blog to be posted on their website blah blah blah. I thought I had seen others blogs were on there but I can't seem to find it now.

I am trying to check my gmail account more since you know it's out there and I put it on my blog. And this is what I get. Ha! I also get spam. Lots of it.

I need to spice up me blog, too. Lol I wish I could afford to have it done over by the Blog Fairy but not right now. Maybe in the near future I can do that.

Muah!!

A proper post

Last night was my cousin's wedding. I had so much fun!! And the dress I had been wanting to fit into so badly? It fit!! With a little extra room to boot. I tried it on Thursday night just to make sure it was going to fit in case I had to make an emergency shopping trip on Friday to buy something else. Because I really didn't want to wear the back up dress. I hated it when I wore it the first time and didn't want to wear it again. But no worries! And the best part was that I didn't have to shove myself into any spanx or anything to hide rolls! Ha!! I do have pictures but I am the worst person in the world at getting them onto my computer and posted on my blog so it may take awhile before I actually get them on here.

My cousin looked stunning in her wedding gown. She made a beautiful bride. She got married at the same place my husband and I got married at nearly 10 years ago. It also happened to be her brother's wedding anniversary (also my cousin duh) and our Grandfather's birthday. PLUS her brother and her sister got married there, too!! When her brother got married there 17 years ago my hubby and I had only been together for like 2 weeks so it was kind of romantic and neat to be there. I danced a lot. Which was not like me. Blame the alcohol. Ha! Although I am not hung over this morning. One of my sisters caught the bouquet which was pretty cool.

Needless to say I had a great time. I had my cake but I couldn't eat the whole thing. It was a massive piece and I kind of filled up on liquor. *Giggle* Same with the food prior to the cake. I pretty just ate the salad, some pasta and potatoes. My cousin made the cake and it was beautiful!!

Although I am happy I fit into the dress and I don't think I look that bad in the pictures, I have a long way to go. I told the hubby the other night I only have 65 pounds to go to get to my goal. But after seeing the pictures I don't feel so good about myself. Yes, I am 215.4 pounds but still. I am HAPPY with that and that is great considering I was 240 in March. So I have to get back to the gym Tuesday and I will. My goal now is to be under 200 by the end of the summer which is total doable because that isn't much. It's only 15.6 pounds.

Friday night I went into Old Navy and actually was able to purchase clothes. It was a great feeling. I haven't done that in years. I felt pretty awesome doing it, too.

Speaking of Friday the hubby and I ended up hanging out with some old friends. We had so much fun!! We hadn't seen them in awhile. I got to see my little Munchkin who isn't so little anymore. She will be 13 in October and every time I see her I get all "OMG! Look at you. I held you the day you were born. Let Auntie Sarah see you!" even though I'm not her real Aunt. She calls me Auntie Sarah still. I love that little shit. She's taller then me now. I can't get over it. I didn't see her for a few years and I still love her to death!! She's smart as a whip that one. I had 2 beers that night, too and I must be a light weight now because I felt a bit hung over yesterday morning. Boo!! And they were only LIGHT BEERS! Geez!!

So my "Dancing with the Stars" is over. I hated to take down my little picture of Evan and Anna. I am going to miss that show. Evan and Anna didn't win. Boo!! Boo!! But they did come in second and they are winners to me so that is all that matters. I voted 160 times. Um yes, I am obsessed why do you ask? That is nothing compared to the people I know who voted over 1,000 times! Hello?! I was sad to learn Evan may not skate anymore. He said he doesn't know what he is going to do once Stars on Ice is done (which it is now) but he said he may not compete in the 2014 Olympics in Russia which made me sad. I was looking forward to another medal. But that is 4 years away and there is time. He's only 24 (25 on Friday) years old.

My 30 days of summer challenge fell apart already. Ha!! But that is okay. I am going to just do what I can. I am doing good with my eating and that is great. But I am in need of the gym and like I said I am going back Tuesday. I am glad all my shows are over. "Lost" was late on Sunday which got me all messed up and then "DWTS" on Monday and Tuesday night was as mess, too. So now that everything is over I can get some decent sleep like a normal person. And get back to the gym like I need to.

I know I still have more stuff I need to post about and that is coming, too.

I also need a new picture because this one over there is like 30 pounds ago! HELLO?!

Muah!!

Alive!!!

I have to post an update and I'll do it. I just wanted to let you know alive.

I won an award and I want to post about that, too.

It's been a bit hot here. I like the heat but wow. It's hot.

I'm off work until Tuesday. Sweet!!

Muah!!

Bummer of a day

Today did not turn into the day I wanted it to. I didn't work out and I just can't bring myself to. I'm not sure what is up with that. I had planned on it but it's happening. So already I'm not making a day of my 30 days until summer challenge. I think at some point I am going to do 2 workouts in a day to make up for it but we'll see. I know I can do it but today just a bummer of a day.

I'm just having a hard time doing much of anything at all. I slept in really late. Much later then I can remember doing in a very long time. And I have had no desire to do much of anything.

Yesterday my knees were very upset with me by the end of the day. They were sore and swollen and not happy. I had a hard time moving them by the time 8pm rolled around. Hubby and I went out to pick up my allergy medication because that is what my problem was. I knew it would happen but I was hoping it wouldn't. Today they are much better but still a little sore to touch. Strange I know but I pushed myself anyway.

Tonight is the last episode of "Lost". I am sad to see it end yet excited to see how it ends at the same time. And then of course tomorrow and Tuesday night is the end of "Dancing with the Stars". I have my voting fingers ready for my Evan!!

So I'm going to brush myself off and get ready for tomorrow which is a new day and get over my lack of exercise today. I will be working out tomorrow, even if I'm going to be up late tonight for "Lost". Eek!!

Day 2 in the books

Great workout again this morning. I did the Biggest Loser 30 Day Jump Start DVD. I have had it for awhile but this was my first time doing it. I loved it. I burned 415 calories doing it so it so sweet!! So far I am loving my 30 day challenge but it's only 2 days in. I'm sure by the end I'll be ready to rest. Ha!!

When I plugged my weigh into the weight watchers website this morning it told me I was losing weight to fast. That has got to be first for me! Honestly I don't normally have big losses and I figure since I had a small one last week this week made up for it.

Thanks for all the comments yesterday. That made my day for sure.

I actually didn't go into work today. I just wasn't feeling it when I got up. But I will tomorrow because I am only working 3 days this week and it's the end of the month and I am sure I have a pile of paperwork in my in box.

Enjoy your Saturday my friends!! It's another beautiful day here in Connecticut!

2.6 pounds baby!!

I started my challenge today. I hit the treadmill for 6o minutes. Woohoo! And man it was a nice warm day in Connecticut so I was a sweaty mess when I was done but I felt so good when I was done. Tomorrow I am planning on going to the gym before I had over to work for a few hours. I know, I know. I have to go in for 4 hours though. When you're the only CSR your work does not get done when you take time off.

For my official start of the challenge I weighed in at 217.2 pounds. Which means I lost 2.6 pounds from last week. I was super excited!! I hadn't expected to see that number on the scale at all!! Who knows what I am going to see next week? Hard to believe that only just a few months ago I was 240 pounds!! Eating clean has really paid off for me.

I did some cleaning today. Not as much as I had hoped but it was a start. And tomorrow and Sunday I plan to do more. The cats loved being able to get into the dining room since that room is usually closed off. I plan to get rid of as much junk as I can. It's time. We've been living in this apartment for 11 years and some of this stuff has just go to GO!!

I must go and make dinner. Not sure what I am going to make yet as I am exhausted from my day. But I have to refuel. Have a good one my friends!!

30 days until summer

I should win the worlds worst blogger award. Yes? Yes. So if someone wants to give me that award, I would gladly accept it.

But I am going to start updating more and get back into the swing of things. I have decided to start my own little challenge starting tomorrow. And what is that exactly? Well I am glad you asked. Starting tomorrow I am doing a 30 days until summer challenge. I am going to do some sort of exercise every day for at least 60 minutes. That is right. Every single day. Exercise. Me. 30 days. Until summer. I want to really push myself and see what I can do from now until then.

So...I will weigh myself a day early. I will take my measurements. And I will start my 30 days until summer challenge. And I will see what I can do for myself.

I am happy to say my eating has been pretty good. I went to Whole Foods today with my Mom and had so much fun. My Mom had never been. She was in love. We had lunch there and I had this salad that was bigger then my head.
Best salad ever. I couldn't even eat the whole thing. There was some chicken and tofu in there. And some egg whites. I found canned organic pumpkin. OMG! I haven't been able to find that ANYWHERE around here. I bought 4 cans. I would have bought more but I figured I could go back again before my Mom goes home. Ha. I finally found the mini Lara Bars, which my Mom bought. She gave me a few. They are so cute! I might go and buy some next time. I bought my kitties their cat food since now that Bradley has "issues" we have to buy special food and Whole Foods has good food. I hope to actually get to Trader Joe's either this weekend or next week when I have more time off (thank you 9 1/2 years of working at the same job for having so much paid vacation) where they have even BETTER kittie food.

We also went to Barnes and Noble. Both of us love to read and we spent a long time in there. I haven't actually bought any books in awhile but I had to get the new Jen Lancaster book. I can't wait to read it but I have finish my Sookie Stackhouse book, plus my Mom gave me 2 books to read (the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and then the second book). Yikes. I have a ton to read for sure.

So all in all we had a great day. We watched "Oprah". My Mom loves that show. Hee. Then we watched the news and we fed Jack. This is Jack:Is he not the cutest thing? He is my sister's kitty. So adorable. He loves to be loved. Then I decided I need to head back because it's a 45 minute drive home. But I'll see her again next week. Like I said I have more time off and my cousin's wedding is next week. PLUS Mom will be coming up here to stay with my other sister who lives in the same town as me. So that is a plus.

Speaking of my kitty, Bradley, he sort of has been peeing in places he shouldn't. I do not like this. Nor does my hubby. I do not like scrubbing my floors or my couch or having to replace my gym bag. AGAIN! This is not cool. But he is still taking his medication and we are watching him closely. I feel so badly for him. At least he is going and not in pain. We love him and don't want him to be in pain.

Tomorrow the hubby and I are going to start cleaning the apartment from top to bottom. I cannot wait. It's going to be fun. Yes, I said fun. I actually enjoy cleaning. It's just a lot of work for one person to do on her own. Once this place is all clean I can do it by myself every weekend. But I slacked a lot over the past few months and it's gotten out of control. And I had some help with the clutter. So let the decluttering begin. Is that a word? Eh. Whatever.

And I am sad. My show, "Dancing with the Stars" comes to an end on Tuesday. My man has made it to the end thanks to us ELF's. That is Evan Lysacek fans for those not in the know. Ha. But I will miss watching the show. My hubby will not. He hates that show. But I will miss watching it. Sniff.

I have so many blogs to catch up on tonight. I figure since the hubby is out at his computer thing I have plenty of time. Kisses!!

It's me and I am updating

I had a rough few days last week. Work was rough. I'm having a hard time doing the jobs of 3 people and not getting any help from my boss. I was told when then let the other 2 CSR's go that I would get help from the other people in the office and I did. In the beginning. But now 6 months later things aren't going like they were supposed and it's total BS. I broke down 3 times at work on Saturday when I was working overtime.

I'm spent. I'm working 6 days a week most weeks and I am just over it. I got a shitty raise when I deserved more then I got and it's total bullshit. I'm sorry, but it is. I'm worth more then what I'm getting and I'm not going to put up with it anymore.

Luckily I have only a 3 day work week this week. And next week. And I am going to enjoy my time off. With my Mom. And my cousins wedding. And Memorial Day.

I lost 0.6 pounds this week. I'm happy with it. It brought me under 220 pounds and that is fine. I worked out twice and I still lost weight. I think it's because I haven't been eating enough. Yes, I know. I've worked out twice this week already. Just at home but it's something isn't it? I am going to try and challenge myself and workout everyday from May 21st to June 21st to get ready for Summer. We shall see how that goes.

My work clothes are all too big. I am fitting in to some clothes I haven't worn in years. Some gym clothes. A shirt I bought in London in 2002. Awesome stuff. I'm happy about that.

I am very sad that "Dancing with the Stars" is ending next week. It has become my guilty obsession since the end of March.

I am very tired. Must head to bed soon.

It's like a new car!!

My lack of updates makes me sad. I feel like when I'm working out I can update more but when I don't hit the gym on a regular basis I don't have anything fun and exciting to blog about. So I don't update as much. And that just makes me a very bad blogger.

Tonight was a very busy night. Hubby and I went and dropped of friends truck. And the we went and got my car. MY CAR! Oh I am so happy to have my car back. I haven't driven her in 4 months. She died in February and I have missed her so much. It's like driving a brand new car. She has a nice "newish" transmission in her and our car car said she should last another 2-3 years. I am so happy. I had a big dopey grin on my face the whole time I drove her home. I am going to clean and vacuum her out this weekend for sure. I LOVE my car. She has been the best car in the world to me. The old girl has some life in her yet.

Exercise has really sucked this week and my original plan was to go back tomorrow but that is so not going to happen at this point. So Saturday I will go back at it.

I must buy myself some new clothes. I know I need new clothes when my coworker is telling me I need some. I am wearing clothes that are 2 sizes too big at this point. Ugh.

Tomorrow is the day hubby and I started dating. 17 years ago actually. That is actually half our lives. And a very long time if you think about it. Why no kids? Good question. I want to get pregnant in the worst way. That is the biggest reason I have gotten back into the saddle with my weight loss. I want to be fit and healthy Mom.

Bradley, my cat, is doing good. Last night, he climbed into my lap and loved me for the first time. EVER! He has never been a lover. He doesn't like to be held or pet or anything. But last night he did and I was overwhelmed. I guess he must be grateful we helped me pee. *Giggle.

I am so glad the weekend is almost here. I am so beat at work. I really need a vacation.

That loving feeling.

The gym and I? We've lost that loving feeling. And we need to get it back. I keep saying tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow. And then tomorrow never comes. But for my own sanity I need to get back in the saddle with my workouts. For some reason I have no problem getting in the workouts on the weekends but when it comes to during the week forget it.

And I need the exercise more during the week then ever. Because of work I get stressed and I need to unwind a bit.

I am going to FORCE myself tomorrow. I need to get back on a schedule and it begins then.

My eating is awesome. It's just the lack of exercise in my life. And it's depressing.

At least it's Wednesday.

Brad is home!

Seeing my mom yesterday on Mother's Day was awesome. I was so happy. We spent a long time there and I was so glad to be able to see her for the first time in 8 years on Mother's Day. After that we went and visited with my Mother in law. That was nice, too.

Then we went and picked up my kitty, Bradley!! He is home and doing much better. He seems to be happy to be home, too. He is very lovey, which is unusual for him. He is not usually a loving kitty. He has to to take two medications and is now on a special diet. Which means all 3 cats are on the food. It was not a cheap vet bill either since he was there for 4 days. But he is better. And I missed him so much. The older cat, Cynnamon is pissed that Brad is back! She is growling at him every time he walks by. Molly, the Siamese, is happy. She missed her brother. We just have to keep an eye out and make sure that Bradley doesn't have any more problems. My poor boy!!

Going back to work today SUCKED! That is all. I have time off next week and the week after since my Mom is here. Thank goodness!! I need it.

I didn't make it to the gym yesterday but I did hit the treadmill at home for some running. Loved it. Need to hit the gym for some weights tomorrow though.

Batman and Robin

I'm down another 1.6 pounds this week. I'm so close to being out of the 220's! Hopefully next week I'll be there. Even though I only worked out twice last week I still somehow managed to lose weight. I guess eating well is working for me.

I took my measurements today for the heck of it. I'm happy with how things are going. I either lost an inch or half an inch since March so things are going well.

I enjoyed my day off yesterday with my Mom. She commented on my weight loss. We went to lunch where we saw a guy ride his horse to Subway for a sandwich. Yes this is Connecticut and we have farms but this was a first. I grew up in a farm town but I don’t think of the town I was in as a farm town. It was pretty funny. He just tied his horse up to a jersey barrier and went in for lunch. My sisters cat, Jack, is super adorable. I want to take him home and love him. It was just awesome to spend time with my Mom. And to be able to know that I can see her tomorrow, on Mother’s Day, for the first time in 8 years is awesome.

Bradley, my kitty, is still at the vet. We are supposed to be able to pick him up tomorrow. I miss him. It’s not the same without him around. Molly, our Siamese, misses him, too. Those two are like Batman and Robin. They are best buddies. I can’t wait to smoother him with kisses, even though he is going to hate it. He is probably going to be all doped up on medication but just to have him back home is going to be great. My big fluffy boy.

Today I'm just relaxing and doing a few things around the house. I am beat though. I hit the gym this morning and then went into work for a few hours. I could use a nap. Ha!

I hope everyone else is enjoying their Saturday.

I do not like the cone of shame

On my way home from work tonight someone hit me. In the truck that is not mine. I am so mad. I was really upset and shaken up. I'm not hurt. But it's not my truck. And how do you not see a big red truck? Really? She stopped at the stop sign and then just went. As I was turning. I freaked. All I could think about was that I was in someone else's vehicle. And he trusted me to drive it. Surprisingly he isn't mad. And he's cool about it. But I feel terrible. The truck is drivable. But still. I hit my head though on the door and have a tiny bump on my head. But it's no big deal. What a way to end my day. And the funny thing is I stayed late to finish up some stuff. And I went a different way home. What are the odds?

My poor kitty is at the vet. Yesterday hubby had mentioned that Bradley (the cat) had gotten sick a couple times which I thought was strange since he doesn’t do that. So when I got home last night I noticed Brad wasn’t around. I went into the living room and he was just sitting on the floor. He let me pet him which is even stranger because Brad doesn’t like to be pet at all. And when I picked him up, something he really hates (my cat is kind of an asshole okay?) he let me and he let out a little bit of a pityfull whine. I knew he was in pain then and I got really upset and started freaking out and crying.

So pretty much all of last night my poor Bradley was in the bathroom where it’s cool. He’s a long haired cat and he must have been warm. And he drank all of the water I put in there for him. And he threw up .A lot. And it was all water. So I knew he wasn’t peeing. And his tummy felt hard. So because I was upset hubby took Brad to the vet today and sure enough the vet said Brad isn’t peeing and there must be some sort of blockage.

This is going to cost me a small fortune. Not that hubby doesn’t love the cat but this cat is mine. Bradley loves me and if it wasn’t for me crying and being so worried I don’t think hubby would have been so into bringing him to the vet. I feel better now that I know he’s at the vet and being cared for. He weighs 14 pounds and they had to put a small dog collar on him. One of those cone things. Poor kitty. Only because he has a catheter in to try and unblock his problem area. Oy.

My Mom is here. I am going to spend the whole day with her tomorrow. So excited. I can’t wait to see her. We are going to lunch at Subway and just hang out. Not sure what else we are going to do but I don’t care. Woohoo!!

Going to relax. Of course the first thing I wanted to do was eat crap but I am not going to do that. I am going to be good. My stomach is very upset right now anyway. Boo.

Get to bed earlier!

I seriously need to go to bed earlier because I wasn't able to make it to the gym this morning. I tried to get to bed at 10pm last night but that didn't happen. Boo!! So that of course means no gym. Again. Ugh. I tried and I even got up and started to do my normal thing like I would but I was just not feeling it.

But I know that I would have loved how I felt when I was done and blah blah blah. So tonight I must be in bed at 10pm and no excuses. Really!

Plus I have been letting my clean eating slip. I think I am going to get the Clean Eating magazine again. I know they have a lot of great ideas in there for food and I have started to get bored with my food. That happens.

Tomorrow is my Friday. So glad. I wish I had like a month off from work. So burnt out.

And my man Evan is safe to dance another week on "Dancing with the Stars". Ha ha. Giggle.

A few things

A few things:

-had great review at work complete with raise (woohoo)
-eating and exercise are going well (although today I missed the gym do to not sleeping well last night)
-we got a new liter box for the cats and one refuses to use it (not cool)
-I have 3 days (including today) left of work before I have a 3 day weekend
-I need a vacation from work
-I should be getting my car back by the end of the week with a new (newer) transmission
-Evan and Anna got the first perfect score of the season "Dancing with the Stars" last night (ha ha I had to get that in there)
-I promise a better post tonight
-My Mom will be here at 11:50pm est Wednesday!!
-"Breaking Bad" is probably the best show on tv you are not watching. What are you waiting for?

Happy May!!

Is it really May 1st already? This year is really flying by. I think it's all the work I'm doing. Working 6 days a week is really making for short weekends and long weeks. Even when I have scheduled time off I go in on Saturdays because when you are the only CSR in the office you have to do what you have do. If you know what I mean.

I'm getting my review on Monday and it had better be good. After all, they kept me didn't they? *Giggle*

So today was weigh in day and I saw 222 pounds on this scale. Which means I lost 3.6 pounds this week. Now that was super awesome considering I stayed the same last week. And exercise was pretty no where to be found last week. This week I worked out 2 times which was okay but I wanted more. But hey-that means I am super close to be out of the 220's and into the 2-teens! Awesome!!

I hit the gym this morning so I have already started this week off right.

Super excited that my Mom will be here on Wednesday night. I can't wait to see her. I have Friday off to spend with her and I can't wait. She'll be here until June 6th so that means lots of Mom time for me and my sisters.

Have I mentioned how much I love my new cell phone? Well I do. Just so you know.

Anyway, I still have pictures I need to post. I have to get hubby's help with that because I am not computer savvy with that stuff. Ha. I think we are going out soon to do some shopping. I need to get some new pants for work. Because all of mine are ridiculously big. I can't wear them anymore.

The weather here is GORGEOUS today! Love it! Happy Saturday everyone.