A day in the life of the Mac

two fer Tuesday

2010-11-09T06:54:00.000-08:00

Well I will be lucky if I bang out one entry today LOL. Nothing new to report. At least the weather has been amazing the past 4 days. We had a nice cool front come through so the high was in the lower 70's and the lows were in the 50's. It's so delicious. Nothing makes me happier than a blue sky with chilly temps.

Dad's ok, same old same old.

I've met some people from the dating sites Im on. Meh.... same old story... starts out good then they drop off the face of the planet. It's not me, it's them right? I'm just being myself... I think Im a pretty damn good catch. What is wrong with these men? Sigh.....

mid weekend

2010-10-11T18:30:00.000-07:00

So I am almost at the end of my 3 day weekend. Sunday I volunteered at the local Aveda Institute. They had a cut-a-thon and also were offering mani/pedi's and 30 minute massage. 100% of the proceeds went to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I had a good time and made a few new clients to boot. Today was chiropractor day and then in the afternoon I had to take Dad to the dentist. He lost a tooth on Thursday. And wouldn't you know, we get there today and I forgot to bring it. Well turns it the dentist wasn't going to be able to use it anyways. So he has to go back on Wednesday and he will get whatever was left under the crown pulled out.. Oh boy, I wonder how that will go. I will be at work and who knows how this will all go down. I have public transportation coming to pick him up and take him home. This will be a real test. Jeez, I didn't think about all this stuff before. Like will he remember to lock the door and stuff?

He just came over and informed me my typing is making too much noise and the neighbors are going to complain. This is what I have to deal with people.... Sigh.... Good night all.

match. set. point.

2010-10-02T20:07:00.000-07:00

OK I joined Match.com tonight. Mostly because I had an email waiting and I wanted to see if it was from someone I had winked at (of course it wasn't) It was from this guy who is a professor at the Art Institute (I went there right out of high school) Kind of my type but not really because I didn't see anything on his page about sports and I am a HUGE football fan. You would think that would be a plus but I feel guys are intimidated when a girl is a big fan. I dunno but anyways, wish me luck.

Today I was busy at work (yay) Hopefully Monday they start the salon remodel. Dammit I forgot to take before pics. Im sure one of my camera crazy co-workers will take care of that for me. Not much else to write.... Maybe I will go watch a movie....

WHat's love got to do with it?

2010-09-30T21:11:00.000-07:00

Today I filled out a profile on Match dot com. A few days ago I filled out one on Eharmony. At least on Match you can see pics of the men in your area. On Eharmony you can't see anything til you hand over the cash monies.... Match is 60.00 for three months and Eharmony is 71.00 for 4 months. I cant decide which to join. I've already sent two winks on Match.... LOL

Wet Wednesday

2010-09-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

Well luckily, tropical storm Nicole is making her way away from here and hopefully tomorrow wont be so wet and mushy. It was kind of slow at the salon but then again in all my years working in salons September and October tend to be slow months anyways. Our salon is finally getting rennovated after 19 years. Im just hoping to get an updated pedicure area so Im not bent over all the time doing client's feet.

Got to talk to a friend in Germany tonight that I had not heard from in awhile. (he lives in Trier, Westy) He is one of those kinds of guys that always picks the wrong kind of woman. I guess just like us girls who always pick the loser boyfriends hahahaha (not me tho, Ive been petty lucky that I date guys who treat me good. But unfortunately are commitment-phobes)

Thats about it for this soggy night.

Almost a year.....

2010-09-28T07:10:00.000-07:00

Well, I suppose I could wait another couple of weeks to make this entry.... Nah, Im normally a rather impatient girl. It started out as a rather ho hum uneventful year but the last 6 months just kind of turned my world upside down.

It all started in April when my father had some sort of episode that landed him in the hospital. He was admitted with atrial fibrillation and a urinary tract infection. Well, and then, one of the meds they gave him threw him into a psychosis and there was a period of about 48 hours I didn't know what the hell was going to happen, if he was going to live or die or what. But eventually he came out of it and was released at the end of the week. Then onto the rehabilitation center. This was due to the fact my father really hasn't been active since my mother passed 4.5 years ago (he is 80 years old) So a week in a hospital bed really leaves you kind of wobbly. He was at this place about 6 weeks. And during this time everyone is telling me he cant live alone anymore. So I had to suck it up and move in with him. Let me tell you, this is the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life (and it still is) I have no one here for help. No family, no siblings. Im doing this all on my own and every day is a guessing game as far as what do I do financially and getting things prepared for the future and then just the day to day stuff like keeping up the household and cooking and taking care of the dog....

Last week I was on vacation. but by no means was it a vacation. I was supposed to go to California to meet some friends but because I had no one to look in on my father for 5 days I didn't go. There will come a time I am going to snap and I feel as if that time will be somewhere in the near future. Im in the process of applying for medicaid so that I can have him go to an adult day care like 3-4 times a week and get him out of my hair on my day off but we are in that weird bracket where we aren't well off but we aren't quite poor enough to qualify. So we'll see how it goes. And of course Florida is the WORST state as far as benefits go. They are minimal compared to what you would get most anywhere else.

It's quite depressing, it really is.....

I thought it was Fall?

2009-10-14T05:34:00.001-07:00

Not here it isn't. Still getting into the 90's here (or at least real close to it) When is this heat finally going to break?

Cleansing is good for the soul, right?

2009-10-13T16:59:00.000-07:00

Maybe so but it sure as hell makes you damn tired! I am getting my apartment ready for my visitor on Saturday. You all do not understand the ramifications of this and how it has affected me. Let me put it to you this way. I have lived in my apt 10 years. Add to that the minor issue I have with shopping. That kind of equals I have a lot of crap.

I wouldn't say I'm as bad as the fine folk on those tv shows about hoarding and such. Well honestly I do purge every so often but let's just say maybe it's been awhile. So yeah, I've been doing a lot in the past couple of days. And now.... it has caught up with me. It's barely 8pm and I am ready to pass out. The one thing left to do is haul the 12 bags down to the car and drive it to.... Hmmm...where do I drive it to? I'm guessing the Salvation army as it is a 10 minute ride away. Or I could drop it off to my Dad's and call the Vets and they come pick it up. I think I will call them first thing in the morning and see when they are doing a pick up and see if I can schedule one. Which works out perfect because last week, I put the last of my mothers clothes up to do the same thing with. Let me tell you, this year, the Vets have made a fortune off of me. Hopefully I am learning a valuable lesson from all this. Oh yeah, stop shopping so damn much! Really though, I have been good for a very long time. I only broke down once and that was because I got some things to wear on vaca. And well that I had to because since I have lost weight, most of my clothes are too big (and that's mostly what I got rid of) so I kind of HAD to shop.

But anyways.....I'm tired.... that's all for now.

Happy Thanksgiving....

2009-10-12T05:51:00.000-07:00

To my Canadian friends of course! We down here in America still have a month and a half til our big turkey day. And well me, my 40th birthday.... UGH! I think the leading up to it will be worse than the actual event. I'm not so worried about turning 40 (it's the new 30, right?) I think it's just a stigma. Besides, I look awesome for my age (knock wood) hahahaha. Not too narcissistic am I? I mean for the most part, I am pretty happy in my life. The only thing I haven't accomplished is that whole life partner thing. It still seems to be eluding me. But maybe finally this year will be my year. I don't know how, but I'm really going to step up my game.

Got suckered into a spinning class this morning. Haven't done one in a couple of months. Didn't have my spinning shoes and it sucked. The pedal dug into the bottom of my foot and right after warming up my knee started to ache. So yeah, I think my spinning days are over. Ugh! My goal this week? To be in the gym all five days. I have been kind of lax the past couple of months. It is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO hard on Mondays and Tuesdays (my days off) to get my butt out of bed at 5:30 am. But I am bound and determined to get back into it.

Well time to get on with my day and work on getting my own cess pit in order for my visitor this weekend.... Yikes, only 5 more days and he'll be here!

Have a good one!

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Sunday football

2009-10-11T12:37:00.000-07:00

Well, I tried getting into some games today but I just can't really seem to. The Dolphins don't play til tomorrow night when we meet up with the Jets. I can't wait to see how they do. To me, they looked great last week against Buffalo and if they can keep up that pace, we can definitely get into the playoffs.

I'm also being lazy again. I had started earlier on trying to get things organized around here but got sucked into once again a computer break. I'm trying to get things in order because next week I will be having a visitor from Ohio. Yes, and it's a boy. He will be here from Saturday night to Tuesday afternoon. I met him on this dating site I have been on since March. I was excited for awhile but now feelings of apprehension are setting in. It's almost as if I am personally trying to sabotage this and I don't know why. Well, whatever happens happens....

Crappy love life?

2009-10-06T08:12:00.000-07:00

Yeah, that's what I still call it. Nothing really happening (still) Back in March I joined a new online dating site. It was good because the men there weren't the same ones I was seeing from all the other sites I HAD been on. But in the 6 months I've been on there I've met 4 men (one guy I went out with twice) One of them had real potential despite living an hour North of me but it fizzled out when his true colors did (I think I will back away when someone tells me they've been in recovery) Not that I really have anything against anyone in recovery but I think it's a little different when you've done hard drugs as opposed to alcohol. I mean his brain was absolutely fried and he was so off and on I had anxiety attacks from it....

Ok moving on.....so about a month and a half ago I starting talking to this nice man in Ohio. He reminds me a lot of Richard Gere. Things are going quite well and actually will be here in 2 weeks for us to see each other. I am not at all scared or nervous to meet this man or to invite him into my home. What I am scared of is breaking his heart should this not work out. In a way, I feel as if I am psyching myself out for this to fail and I don't know why. Well maybe I do know why a little bit. He lives in Ohio, he has two young daughters. That would be a lot to take on...and it intimidates me. I try to see the positives of moving (if that were to happen) I'd be closer to family and some friends I have up in that direction. But the kid thing....that is really starting to scare me the more I think about it. Sure I like kids....but on a regular basis? And his ex is about 10-15 minutes away. I guess those are the issues one has to deal with when you're in the "older" set. People have already been married once or twice and have had kids....

Oh yeah and Dutch guy... he isn't totally out of the picture either.... More on that later.....

Is it October already?

2009-10-05T06:59:00.000-07:00

Geez, weren't we just celebrating Memorial day or something? Well, I just looked and I saw my last entry was in April so maybe that's why I am so far behind. I'm trying to do the KCL thing but I don't know for some reason I am not feeling as if I am fitting in there so well. Here seems more comfortable to me and it feels easier to keep up with everyone as I just scroll down my list and click to read an update. Sigh...I don't know what to do. Sometimes I do miss the regularity of keeping a journal but then sometimes it seems like too much work. I already feel as if I spend too much time online already.....

But anyways.... enough complaining.... I had a pretty good September. Well only because I finally got to go on vacation. I went up to Southern New Jersey to visit family. Also, took some day trips into NYC, Philly, and Atlantic City (where I ended up making a nice donation) :-( But all in all it was a wonderful week. Then I came home, worked for three days then was off again to Indiana. I went for a nice long weekend to meet some friends from a dating site that I'm on that also has forums. There were 15 of us in total and it was an amazing weekend. I have never had so much fun.... On the Sunday I was there, we all drove into Kentucky (not far from Bengal stadium) and went to this cool sports bar to watch football (it was opening day) and again had a great time. Most everyone went home Monday but I stayed till Tuesday and it was really hard to leave. The friendships I formed that weekend are certain to last a lifetime. Someone is already planning a NYE party but I don't think I will be able to attend due to work conflicts. That makes me seriously sad. But we are all getting together for some type of trip in the Spring so I have that to look forward to.

I'll be making another entry soon about my crappy love life (and how soon it might not be so crappy) But I need to get back to work and get some laundry done. Day off? Ha! What day off? Ok gotta go for now.....

I think Im moving

2009-04-30T03:47:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, just wanted to put the word out there that a bunch of JS'ers are at a place now called KeepConnectedLive.com I think it's also wordpress formatted but it's pretty easy to use. And, a former JS'er, EvilFury's man is behind it so he's trying to get it pretty close to how things were before. I've only been on a few days but so far I like it. I really do miss blogging and I think this will be a good place to hopefully get my groove back.

I will keep this place around as a plan B but come one over and check out the place and see what you think.

I'm not dead

2009-04-15T18:24:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone.... been a long time, eh? Life got in the way I suppose (or lack there of)
Been going through a writer's or mental block. Or maybe I'm just in one of those funks again so I am going to make this quick and painless.

~ Still going to the gym five days a week kicking ass.

~ Work is going pretty good for the most part considering the economy.

~ Went last weekend on a canoe trip with 3 of my pals from the gym. It was 5.5 miles and the weather was totally amazing even though it's already getting hot here. Many and I mean MANY gators along the way. Even got hissed and snapped at. Very close to becoming gator bait a few times but it was damn fun.

~ Joined a online dating site to see what's going on out there. Pretty much the same old shit. Had a really cute guy interested but it seems he's picked someone else (I'm pretty sure) but I do have a plan b and c in place (non-site related) Its cool because this one also has forums so I have made some cool new friends.

~ Temps have already hit the 90s here a couple of times already. WTF??????? It's only April man!

Thought I had more to wrote but maybe not.... Will try to do better next time.

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A public service announcement....

2009-03-09T05:18:00.000-07:00

Good Monday morning everyone. Hope you all had a good weekend. It took a little adjusting this morning after getting out of the gym at 7ish and it was still dark out. But it's all good now.

When I got home, I came in to do the usual routine of checking email and such. I turn on the radio to listen to my morning guys Paul and Young Ron as I do every morning (www.paulandyoungron.com if you care to have a listen) Well apparently there was a dentist who was on the show who was promoting this invention he came up with. It's supposed to help uhhhh, giving oral pleasure.... I went to the website to see what it was all about and I understand it but I'm still curious about actually using one. And the site does have a video of how it works and it is very NSFW so just letting you know for anyone who may be at work. The only thing that keeps me hesitant about this product is that it has a little vibrating bullet that you put in the thing so it vibrates as you use it. While I am sure it will feel great for the receiver, I dont know how I'd feel with that thing vibrating against my teeth.

The website is www.blowguard.com I want you guys to check it out and leave me a comment on what you think about this product. I'm interested in knowing your thoughts. Just passing on a little friendly info as I am such a giver hehehehe.

Andrea Fofandrea

2009-02-26T05:24:00.000-08:00

So I'm going to jump on a bandwagon here because this one seemed kind of interesting. The thing everyone is doing by looking up their names in the Urban Dictionary. Trust me, when I read some of the things that came up for my name, I laughed out loud. Check it out.

1. a sound out girl
2. has a worrying appreciation of queen
3. the best person ever
4. someone who is attractive and nice
5. very feminine and has a vagina and is straight and not manly at all!
oh wow she is such an Andrea.

(good to know my vag is straight, yo)

the sexiest person on the planet. funny, smart, and just amazing. everyone needs a piece of Andrea.
hey did you see Andrea?
omg yeah she is so hot!!!

Meaning "princess"-often leo's or cancers. Very athletic and amazingly hot.And almost everyone has bown hair.
guy#1:wow that girl was hot and a good kisser
guy#2:do you know her name?
guy#1: no but most likely it was andrea
guy#2: true dat

(yeah, true dat! Only I'm a Saggitarius though)

So yeah, those were some of the entries for my name. Only 10 came up though. I thought there would be more. Kind of funny I thought. Carry on.....

2/25/09

2009-02-25T05:57:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone. I know its been a couple of weeks. Sigh..... I think I have lost my groove blogging. I'm sure it's only temporary though. Now that I have been doing this over five years, I can't give it up now. Eh, you know how it is when your life is the same day in and day out. Let's see if I can come up with any interesting highlights from the past 2 weeks.

Still going to the gym on a daily basis. Still doing the gluten free thing and it's going well. My knees, that's another story though. They aren't horrible but not great. Looking into some alternative therapies before I head to the Orthopedist.

Last week saw Friday the 13th with a friend from work. It was great, scared the shit out of us so bad we couldn't stop laughing. GO see it if you love horror films.

My love life still sucks. May have to call in reserves because it's getting to the point where I just need some physical affection. That's the only bad thing about being single. Self love is ok but it's just not the same.....

My new addiction....True Blood. I've always known Vamps are sexy. Got hooked on them years ago reading the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K Hamilton. Now I can watch it on tv with full on naked goodness (well except for the guys, dammit) Twilight is for teenyboppers. And, I just found out the shows lead characters (Sookie and Bill) are dating in real life. That is cool. They are so hot onscreen.

Work is going fine. Not busy, but not too slow. Speaking of which, shit, it's getting late and I gotta go before I am late.

Have a happy hump day everyone.

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Tying one on....

2009-02-15T15:30:00.000-08:00

Partially inspired by the B.E.D.'s last entry and partially inspired by my friends Barb and Doug, I got a little idea for a pic. Being a girly girl, I don't have any real ties but I managed to fashion one out of a sash I have. Don't know how long this will be here but well it is. Sadly enough though, due to the recent loss in my life (15 lbs), the lingerie isn't fitting quite as snugly as it used to and you can only adjust things so much. But being the shopaholic I am only gives me the go ahead to restock. ;-)

(hehehe, ok so I changed it but you get the gist)

2/15/09

2009-02-15T09:05:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous day here in SoFla. What am I doing? Laundry. How fun. I did manage to toss off two loads already (hahaha, that sounds totally like something my bud Dickbar would say) So I have it in my right (or left) mind to chuck the rest and head out to get some fresh air and sunshine. It really is so nice out. Clear blue skies and 78 degrees at the mo. Hmmm what to do what to do....

I didn't go to the gym this morning. I decided to give my knees a rest. They weren't hurting but I just had a feeling they could use some time off. On my way home yesterday I saw a Hyundai with a plate that read DATRADR. Made me think of Steve AND DB. But we all know DB wouldn't be caught dead in a Hyundai. I always keep an eye out for funny vanity plates. Steve has inspired me. I really wish I could have gotten a pic of the one I saw of the pink Camaro with her name on both sides AND the plate with the HUGE Hello Kitty on the back window. A good chuckle indeed.

I survived VD. I may not have been all giddy happy in love but I sure dressed like I was for work yesterday. We have an all black dress code at work but we may accessorize with color. Well of course I used red yesterday and got MANY a compliment. So it brought on the smiles even tho inside my heart had on a big fat frown. Oh well.....

Oh and today's LOLcat is dedicated to that blue eyed devil....*muah*

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2/9/09

2009-02-09T05:04:00.000-08:00

Here we are at Monday again. Right. Ok. Now what? lol, just playing.

Had a pretty good weekend. Saturday went out for dinner and shopping with one of my HS chums. Picked up a new pair of trainers (when the hell did I suddenly become British? hahahaha) Sneakers for the gym I mean. I think I have traded in my addiction for cute, sexy, and strappy for sturdy, supportive, and comfort. I'm all about shoes for the gym now. I have more pairs than I really need but it seems I'm trading off one addiction for another (what else is new?)

Also in gym news, got on the scale this morning and I am down another 4 pounds! Woo Hoo!!!! Im really counting it as 5 (well really 7) because I forgot to get on the scale BEFORE I put on my spinning shoes AND it's that time of the month so Im kind of bloated hehehehe But imagine my shock when I saw it was that much! Oh happy day. And I am doing so well too. I haven't hardly strayed at all off my eating plan. I'm so proud of myself. I know I keep saying I'm going to take new piccies but really I am going to do it this week. I HAVE to because I really want to see the change. And plus it will keep me motivated. My new nickname at the gym is "slim" hehehehe I love my crew there.

Yesterday I watched 10 things I hate about you. I guess it was one of Heath Ledger's early movies. It made me miss him. And then I watched later on Eastern Promises. It was ok. Viggo Mortensen + Russian accent = Mmmmmmmm! But it had one of those ending that was like D'OH! I hate endings that leave you hanging and feeling unfinished even though it kind of was. I suppose I'll hit the library today and pick up some more movies.

Not much going on today. Going later to the acupuncturist and now just trying to find some motivation to sort my laundry and get some out of the way before I head out. Have a good Monday, all.

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2/2/09

2009-02-02T05:28:00.000-08:00

Morning pimps and hos, how goes it. Up early for Spin as per usual. Killer class today as our fearless leader is up in NY for a work conference. I know it's good to do different but sometimes different can just wipe you out. Ugh! And the music....You HAVE to have good music. It's key. Too much mellow this morning and only a few good songs in the second half. Wasn't a total loss but jeez! Oh well.

Good news, down another three pounds so that makes a total of 10 lbs in 3 weeks. Happy happy....

Last night I watched Lars and the real girl. I don't know what to say about it.... Hmmmm. It was good I suppose. Kind of quirky. We'll just leave it at that. I also got Blood Diamond, Casino Royale, 10 things I hate about you, and Eastern Promises. So will have a few good days of movie watching coming up. The book I wanted wasn't in so that blew. I did get this one though that I had read the review I think in People magazine. It's called Conversations with the fat girl. About 2 friends since elementary school, both chubsters then kind of lose touch for a few years and get back but one has had the gastric bypass "in search of the elusive size 2." So should be an interesting read. I was never heavy enough (thank GOD) to ever qualify for that surgery even though we all know there are doctors out there who will bend the rules. But even at my heaviest I only ever considered it for a little while. The thing is, most of the people I know that have had it, usually have a worse life afterwards. And so many have gained back. I know maybe less than five people where the surgery worked and they have had minimal complications. I'm glad I'm taking the hard way because you know what? It makes the success even sweeter. Which is funny because normally I AM the one who takes the easy way out. Lessons learned my friends, lessons learned!

Have a great Monday!

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1/30/09

2009-01-30T05:24:00.001-08:00

Yeah, I know it's been forever since I have made an entry. You all get them, those blocks of days at a time where all you feel like doing is lurking and commenting. That was me. Didn't really have much to say. Not much going on in this part of town.

I saw Slumdog Millionaire last night FINALLY. I mean when EVERYONE who has seen it is telling you to get your ass to the theatre because it is such a great movie, I guess you should go, right? So I did, and it truly is a great and Oscar worthy film. You leave the theatre in such a different state of mind. You see life a little differently after watching this film. If you didn't get to see it in the theatre then please as soon as it comes out on DVD, rent it and watch it.

Still going to the gym 5 days a week. I get on the scale Monday to see how that's going. But everyone and I mean EVERYONE is commenting on how much I have changed. Of course it's hard for me to see like how they see it. But I do see it. And sometimes I might be guilty of checking myself out in the mirror too much while I'm working out. I mean hey, I have to make sure I'm doing the exercises correctly, right? I really need to take some new pictures. I found my original "before" shots that I took. When I saw them I was like OMG..... SO maybe I can get to that this weekend.

I have some other things to write about but just looked at the clock and realized I need to move my ass to get ready for work. Happy Friday, everyone!

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1-23-09

2009-01-23T05:39:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends, It's been a little while since I made an entry. It's just been one of those weeks. Not an especially difficult one but you know how it goes, you just aren't in the mood.

Everything is going well for the most part. Still going to the gym my usual 5 days. Still stoked and uber-motivated by my seven pound weight loss from last week. I can't wait to jump on the scale on Monday and see if I have lost more. It's kind of hard to stay off it when I walk past in the morning but I know from past experience that getting on the scale every day is a serious mind fuck so I just do it weekly.

Can you believe yesterday was the one year anniversary of Heath Ledger's death? Wow.

Weather is still really nice but getting warm again. Should be good through the weekend but Monday the high will be 78 (ugh!)

Time to jet and get ready for work. Happy Friday everyone.

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1-18-09

2009-01-18T09:31:00.000-08:00

Arrrrrgh! I was going to write this whole post of how there is this jacket I have been coveting at Old Navy...I told you all about it before right? Well, I went to the one by my house last night and of course the particular one I wanted (size/color) was gone. I tried on one in a different color but it just wasn't the same and left me feeling down and defeated. Also, mind you I tried on this pair of jeans and I got them in a "short" length and they were still like 3 inches too long! Am I shrinking in height as well? So a friend of mine at work tells me to call her store because they have lots of things there and they should have it. Well, they didn't but the girl looked up stores that might have it. Three did but they are all in SOUTH Miami which is a good 45 minute ride. So all the money I would have saved would have went right back into my gas tank. So I call my friend to tell her this story and she says to call the 1-800 number and see if they will ship it to me. OMG, Brilliant! So I call them back and YES, they can ship it to me. So, not only do I get a great jacket for an amazing price (normally 70.00 and now 24.00) but also I don't have to haul my butt and waste gas to get it. I will be sure to post a picture when I get it.

And in football news.....It's also good I'm not traveling today so that way I don't miss the start of the Eagles/Cardinals game. Personally I really could care less but well it's something because after the Superbowl is over I will be mourning the loss of my favorite sport until it comes back around next season. Yeah, there is hockey but meh, I'm not into it as much this year. But I must say, my Panthers are doing pretty well so that is good.

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1-16-09

2009-01-16T05:21:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, happy Friday.

I am spent after this morning's workout. I really should go eat some breakfast I suppose hahahaha. But I'm not really even hungry. I did ok considering I didn't wear my knee brace. I haven't been babying it but I am trying to be cautious. I think I will try and get in for another treatment maybe on Monday and see how it goes.

The new eating thing (I despise the word "diet") is going well so far. It's not as hard as I thought it would be. You just have to be more conscious when reading labels that's all. And most of the stuff is still pretty tasty. There is this guy at work who had the gastric bypass a while ago and he has never been right since (I think he was almost 400 lbs) By all accounts, I am shocked he is not diabetic, or on blood pressure meds or something. Even almost dead already because he eats like total garbage. For awhile he went through a phase he was drinking like 4 (or more) Red Bulls a day. He is ALWAYS eating something sweet like candy or Starbucks frappacino's (venti size) and we all know how full of fat, calories, and sugar that stuff is. And now he is battling kidney stones. Apparently has a lot of them....Gee, I wonder why. And yesterday, he got some edamame to eat and after he took it out of the microwave put like a ton and I mean a TON of salt on them. I couldn't even look at it. UGH! How this man is even still standing I have no idea.

Well, time to go get ready for work.

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1-15-09

2009-01-15T06:17:00.000-08:00

Good morning my lovelies. It's a good day so far. Today's workout was really good. It's nice when we have an even number of people come in so that way we can work out in pairs. It feels so much more effective that way.

I was a little off put though when I came online to read everyone. I have a blog friend who isn't from JS and she posted something about one of her peeps who has been fighting cancer for awhile but has come to the point where she is in Hospice and has decided to go home and just be with her family while whatever happens happens. I never had read her before but I felt compelled to just go and leave a comment of support. Friday the 2nd was the three year anniversary of my mom's death and my dad is a survivor (leukemia) and I felt a connection with this stranger. But as humans, I just felt I had to say something to let her know her life was not lived in vain. It was kind of weird because as I landed on her page even before I started reading, the tears started flowing. I dont know if it's because I'm closing in on middle age or what. But I find myself crying at the drop of a hat. Like when I watched that PS I love you movie and I cried through the whole thing. It's crazy. I remember the days when I was on Lexapro and I couldn't cry to save my life.

That all said, luckily that sadness didn't overtake my morning. I feel good and for the most part pretty awake. I had a good breakfast and the weather (again) is amazing. Not trying to brag (ok maybe I am) but this Fall/Winter has been pretty amazing so far. Except for a couple of weeks where it was in the mid 80s (ugh too hot) But to be honest, I could do with a good dose of cold and snow. I may try to make a trip somewhere so I can escape. Makes me appreciate where I live so that way I don't take this awesome weather for granted.

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The new JS

2009-01-14T19:08:00.000-08:00

It's ok I guess. I'm slowly getting used to it. A lot of people are complaining but come on, Rome wasn't built in a day. We don't know who the new owners are, maybe they don't know all the ins and outs and maybe are just learning themselves too. Or maybe they are just taking their time setting things up. Who knows....but whatever the case, we owe it to them to be patient to get things going full speed again. I'm certainly willing.

I think even if the new JS get set up and runs right, I still might post here as well. I mean I am used to it and it's pretty easy. A good place to back up things if needed.

Well, it's after ten and this little girl is tired. So im off to dream land. Nighty night.

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Today was a pretty good day.

2009-01-12T16:05:00.001-08:00

So I went to the new Chiro today. I originally met him before the holidays at the salon I work in. He goes to my boss to get his hair done and went to school with one of my co-workers. First he worked on my knee and then we did some acupuncture to sort out some underlying problems that maybe are causing the knee not to function correctly. I am so fascinated by acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM for short) and the use of supplements. I am really trying to make my body as chemical free as I can. So pretty much it has been determined that I have a sluggish thyroid (which I kind of knew for the most part) Now the plan of action is to try for about 3-6 weeks a diet rich in protiens and no breads. Now that doesn't mean I'm cutting carbs, it means anything with gluten in it. I can still eat oatmeal and things. There is a special bread call Ezekial bread that I think is flourless. So no more cereal (my comfort food) no more wheat bread, none of that stuff. This is really going to be a challenge. I'm just thankful I'm not one of those people who can't ever eat it, meaning if they do, they get really sick. Im just doing this as a way to get my thyroid working properly again after so many years of eating like crap. He didn't say I couldn't have dairy but I will have to see what's on the list he is sending me of foods I can eat during this time.

So, finally a breakthrough.....I felt so positive after my appointment today. And THEN, I come home and find that my old blogging home has been ressurected from the ashes. I was totally blown away and very happy to read that. I've been over there tweaking and fine tuning so it's just a matter of time till things feel like home again.

SO yeah, today was a pretty good day indeed!

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1-12-09

2009-01-12T05:32:00.000-08:00

Good morning my friends, it's Monday again. Jumping in the shower soon to get ready to see a new Chiro/Acupuncturist who I think will finally be able to help me with my knee issues. It has been feeling decent ever since I took that week off right after Christmas due to being sick. But I don't want to be lured into a false sense of security that I can work out without the brace. According to this one, it's my Patella that is off track and causing all the problems and he said he will get it back in the groove and should solve my problems. So we'll see about that.

Nothing on the docket this week so far for the second week of January. Spinning was real good this morning. It was quite interesting though as when I got to the gym and stepped into the line this morning I saw that my "boyfriend" was also there as well. So of course all morning I got called out for that. I think I should tell him when he's going to leave class to plant a big ole kiss right on me and really get the tongues wagging hahahahaha

That's all for now.....

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1-11-09

2009-01-11T16:46:00.000-08:00

I am having the hardest time getting a layout here. I put in the codes when I FINALLY find a layout I think I can live with for 6 months and then everything goes all kablooey. I wont even divulge the amount of time I spend just even looking for a layout. I never knew shit like this could be so stressful.

*edit....Now it seems no matter what I choose, when I go to preview, it's nothing but some text over to the left and nothing works....even what I tried yesterday....can anyone offer some advice?

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Friday, huh?

2009-01-09T05:13:00.000-08:00

I'm really having a hard time existing right now. The hockey game was great. We ended up winning 4-2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. I got to spend time with my friend and her fam. But due to the fact that I had some coffee yesterday around 5, I get home after the game like around 10:15 and still pretty awake. Well and of course the Gator Sooner game was still going so when all was said and done I didn't get to bed til 12:30. So you know when the alarm went off at 5, I was not too happy about that. But I got up and I went. And today was boot camp Friday.....let's just say we were all feeling the effects of the holidays. I felt like I was going to collapse into a pile of mush half the time but we made it though. I feel pretty good but just REALLY tired. A LARGE cup of coffee is most certainly in order when I arrive at work today.

Oh and also just thought I'd share that is a most amazingly beautiful day today. Right now at 8:30 am it is supposedly 58 degrees but I'm not so sure. To me it feels about 65. Maybe because it's so sunny (snicker) The high is to be 75 today. (grin)

Have a great Friday my friends.....

1-8-09

2009-01-08T05:29:00.000-08:00

Well, I didn't win Florida's first powerball drawing last night dammit. Oh well....try again next week.

I woke up today in a seriously foul mood but I trudged around and got ready for the gym. Ended up having a great workout so it was all good. I probably shouldn't have plopped my ass down in front of the computer though because now I am feeling sleepy and want to head back to bed. That post workout high faded kinda quick. So I suppose I need get in the shower in the next five minutes or else I will end up being late for work (well, not late but not early either). I need to go make some lunch and put together some clothes to change into after work so I can head off to the hockey game and not have to stop at home.

Have a good day everyone.....

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1-7-09

2009-01-07T18:58:00.000-08:00

Lord, I'm ready for bed and I feel incomplete since I didn't post today. I have to write a little something. What, I don't know hahahaha. At this point my eyes are even barely open and it's 10 pm. Tomorrow wiull be a good day I guess, I'm going to a hockey game so that will be fun. Not much else going on other than that. Nighty night.....

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1-6-09

2009-01-06T17:17:00.000-08:00

Tuesday...tra la la.....hmmmm what to say, what to say.....

Lower body at the gym today. Started with a warm up on a fukked up elliptical so like with in 20 seconds of starting it was telling me I reached my target heart rate. Then a few minutes my HR was at like 200 something. Jeez! Well I never did reach target (145) during the 15 min I was on it.
But, over in the weight room I managed to leg press (barely, but I did it) 360 lbs Woo Hooo! From then on the rest of the work out was just mediocre. And we were all feeling it too. Just a "meh" kind of day for all of us. I think we'll all start to feel back in the swing maybe by next week.

Work was blah today. Not much going on in the salon. I was going to get my hair done (roots and haircut) but I forgot to put myself in the book. I'll just do it next Tuesday.

Oooooh, I went to the Hallmark store in the plaza where I work today because they had a sign on the door saying 75% off Christmas stuff. So I go in and down to the back and see the usual crap. But then, I look over and I see tons of ornaments. I'm telling you it's like hardly anyone got ornaments this year so I ended up getting all the Peanuts (Snoopy) ornaments for like around 20 dollars and change (SWEET) I saw the total before the discount and it was like 106.00 Now that's what I'm talkin bout!

Got a text from an old co-worker telling me to get my butt to the Bank Atlantic Center on Thursday as she had a ticket for me with them to see a Panthers game. I was like wow, cool. I didn't renew my season tix this year as I just wasn't feeling it. This will be my first game of the season and it's to see them play the Carolina Hurricanes (whoop dee doo) At least I will be able to spend time with my friend and her family as I have not seen them since last season. Gives me something to look forward to at least.

Thas all for now folks....

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1-5-09

2009-01-05T16:37:00.000-08:00

Well, when the alarm went off this morning at 5am it wasn't so bad. I went to bed early to prepare myself. That's going to be the hardest part is getting myself back into going to bed early again after a week of stay up till all hours. I didn't push myself too hard. I still have remnants of my allergies so maybe Wednesday I'll bring some tissues to put on my bike for when I have to wipe the drip hehehehe. One of my guy friends was there today doing his thing and he walked by the studio and waved to me and of course everyone was like "Woooooo, there's Andi's boyfriend". So I get the drill again about him. Pretty soon I am going to start making up stuff so they will get off my back.

Other than that I didn't do too much today except go see my dad, clean house, and do some laundry. Exciting, I know.

Since this entry was pretty crappy, let me add a funny pic to make you all smile at least.

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1-4-09

2009-01-04T17:15:00.000-08:00

WOW, I knew our little JS community was indeed not so little but as I am catching up with everyone and adding old faves....the list just keeps growing and growing. I might have to quit my job so that I will be able to catch up with everyone on a regular basis hahaha.

Well, today my poor Dolphins lost miserably to Baltimore. I won't go into details as it did get a little ugly. But I have to say I am so proud of my team. To end up AFC East champs after having a record last year of 1-15 is amazing and inspiring to say the least. See Detroit fans, there is hope after all. Thank you to to all who made it a great season to be a Dolphins fan....Chad Pennington, Coach Sporano, Bill Parcells, big mouth Joey Porter...hahahaha and the rest of the Fins organization. Love you guys.

Tomorrow it's back to the gym for the first time in over a week. I had gotten sick with allergies which turned into a sinus infection (no fun) So I need to make sure I hit the hay early tonight. Can't wait to see what the scene will be like now that it's a new year. I wonder how crowded it will be when the gym opens.... I will make a full report tomorrow....

1-1-09

2009-01-01T07:22:00.000-08:00

The more I do the date thing as my blog entry title, the more I like it. I am lazy by nature so it kind of suits me.

Well folks, it's a new year and this is a new blog (sort of) I think I opened this one in 07 (don't really remember why) but I am glad I did. For those of you not in the know, I was a part of a blogging community called Journalspace for five and a half years. Well, a week or two ago, the site admin had informed us that not one, but BOTH the drives containing all of it's members lives had crashed. Apparently, it was being sent out to a company who specializes in fixing these kinds of things. Then a week later it was reported to us that the drives could not be saved and pretty much all our histories were "lost in the fire".

I have mixed emotions on so many levels. I think I was in some way prepared to never see my pages again because well, it was a 50/50 shot it would be fixed. Then of course, some of the naysayers are bringing up different points of view making me think Hmmmmm, I smell a lot of BULLSHIT. Then there are people who are telling us different ways we can try and recover what we lost (all of which have not worked for me) But in the end, I don't think even if I did find my old journal that I would save it. Maybe some of it but most of it was (to me) just mindless fluff. I know for sure I would love to go back and visit it one more time maybe just to say a proper goodbye I suppose for closure issues, but then I would turn away and walk off into the sunset.

So here I am now filling pages here. Will I archive and back up my entries? Probably not. While it is sometimes therapeutic, I don't feel the need to save every little thing. I already have enough problems with that in my real world. I am going to start (agan) this week to de-program myself of this pac rat syndrome I seem to have (won't that be fun).

So welcome my JS friends and family to my temporary (or permanent if we don't find a new community to call home) blog space. Hopefully, I can keep you as boringly entertained as I did before.

XOXOXOXOXO,
AndiMAC

12-30-08

2008-12-30T06:34:00.000-08:00

As you can see, I have become quite creative with my entry titles. Blogging at it's finest eh? Well, the year is winding down to it's final hours. I've had the past couple of days off to reflect on the past. Well, not really, I've been under the weather with what seems like a sinus infection (bleah) And it's ridiculously warm here in South Florida making me feel even worse. I'm about to head into work and not looking forward to it. I will be armed with my box of tissues, Tylenol, and Claritin D. Can't wait.

This entry really did have a purpose other than updating my health status. But I seem to have forgotten what it was. Maybe after I take my shower and clear my head of all the "junk" (a nicer word than snot hahahaha) then I can remember why I cam here to write this morning.

I'll be back.

12-28-08

2008-12-28T19:26:00.000-08:00

Wow, I didn't think I'd ever say this but I really miss my original blogging home, Journalspace. I find myself with quite a bit of free time on my hands now that I'm not all up in my online friend's lives every day. Hopefully, the sickly drivers can be repaired and all will be right in the blogging world once again.

The past few days I have been feeling like crap anyways. My allergies have been flaring up and now I don't know if it's a cold or still the allergies. I took a Claritin D last night but of course it's long wore off now and it's too late to go get more because you have to take that little card to the pharmacy to get the magic pills. UGH!

On a good note though, my Miami Dolphins beat the Jets to win the AFC East division title. So nice to be able to say "bye bye Patsies." Isn't it funny how things work out that we have the same record yet its the Dolphins who won the title and the Dolphins who are in the playoffs..... and NOT the New England Patriots? Yes, I am going to brag and gloat because hello, anyone remember my team last year? At 1 and 15 we were the laughing stock of the league. Now look at us, bitches.... hehehehe. Poor Lions though, they couldn't even win one game. How do their fans deal? Lions fans are die hard.... my respect to them.

Hope everyone had a good holiday......

The irony of it all....

2008-12-21T06:59:00.000-08:00

So I guess having this extra blog may be a good thing after all. The site where my original blog was started had a major and I mean MAJOR crash the other day. It's to the point where they have to send BOTH drivers to drivesavers.com to try and repair the damage. And there is the possiblilty that our blogs may not be able to be recovered. To me, that is kind of sad as most of us had not backed up our blogs in awhile (or ever) so all that time and memory is gone for good. It's kind of sad for me because every once in awhile I would go back to my beginning entries and just read. And we're going back over 5 years ago. You guys would laugh so hard. Hell, I even almost fell off the chair a few times going through the crap I used to write. And a lot of the time it wasn't even WHAT I wrote, but it was how I wrote it that cracked me up. Let's just say my writing has changed for the better. So, I thought I was going to get a little vacation from journaling but I guess not because I have my back-up to fall back on (unlike JS) So, we'll see what happens.

In other news it is a damn amazingly gorgeous day here in South Florida. The sky is almost Sapphire blue, the temps are still in the 70's, and I would be a fool not to go out and enjoy it. Well, at least til 1 when the Dolphins game comes on.

So that's about it for now folks. Hope you have a great Sunday. Go Phins!

Some days.....

2008-11-30T09:59:00.000-08:00

Some days I really wish I could punch myself in the face. While granted it wouldn't feel very good, I feel like I deserve it for some of the things I do to myself.

The past month has been going really well for me. I've been keeping a positive attitude, going to the gym every day, trying to keep busy at work...All the usual. But that all seem to have come to a screeching halt yesterday.

Last night one of my co-workers hosted a party for me at her parents house. It was kind of a belated one as my birthday was on Tuesday (11/25) and really, who the hell is going to come to a party on a Tuesday. Well, there were tons of food leftover. Mostly good stuff mind you but the little witch packed up the birthday cake to send home with me as well. I arrived back home like almost 2am and came in and put everything in the fridge. Well this morning I awoke and of course I was as hungry as a horse so I go out to the kitchen and make some breakfast.

But then, maybe an hour or two later that fucking cake was calling to me from the refrigerator. And it was the kind that had whip cream frosting as opposed to the regular kind that you can feel the sugar sanding your teeth down. Well there was a decent amount of cake in the box and I really didn't care about it as it was half chocolate (yuk) and half vanilla. All I really wanted was the frosting. And I ate it. Like a fucking asshole I ate it. As soon as I was done I just had so many harsh feelings going through my head. Why did I do this to myself? I should know better! I can't eat that shit, I'm a diabetic for chrissakes! But to sort of make it feel not so bad I did take a pill to help. (I take an oral med for my condition but have cut back significantly due to a usually decent diet and daily exercise) I mean shit, I tell myself all the time that I am NOT going to end up like my mother who had to shoot insulin twice a day. But dammit, what the fuck is wrong with me? Why? Why did I do it? I think I'm going to have to take some affirmative action and see someone about this. It's been a few years since I have seen a nutritionist so I think its time again. And also this time as well I need to see a therapist. So much of this is mental and I can't let this one incident ruin all the good that has come to me from the past month. And also too, maybe join a diabetic support group but hopefully find one with people my age and not full of nitwits.

I'm glad I got this out in the open even though no one reads this. They say admitting you have a problem is the first step.....

God, I feel like shit.

I'm useless...

2008-11-27T17:10:00.000-08:00

At trying to keep this blog a current one. I think its because I have a few other blogs that I am journaling in as well. I never was much of a steady writer but have kept my first blog active for over 5 years now.

Today is Thanksgiving in America. I spent it with my father. It is just the two of us here in South Florida. The bulk of my relatives live in the North East part of the country. We had dinner at a lovely Irish place. There was even a trio playing live music and it was nice. It reminded me of the last night of my vacation this Summer in Milwaukee and I was at this Irish pub/eatery and we sat outside. It was the end of the Summer and the sun was setting so it was rather cool out. The music went perfectly with the atmosphere. It was a lovely way to end things.

Tomorrow it is back to work. Black Friday for everyone else. I'm not much interested in shopping anyways. It will be cards this year for everyone. It's the thought that counts right?

Cuteness abounds...

2008-11-17T06:15:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I stole this off of DutchBitch's page. And it was pretty cute so I figured I'd do a quiz since I haven't done one in awhile. It's pretty straight forward and easy so why not?

What Your Cute Monster Says About You

You're the type of person who stands out in a crowd, even when you're trying to blend in.

You are honest in your character and appearance. You don't pretend to be someone else.

Your inner demon is sorrow. You tend to get depressed easily.

People think you're cute because you're rebellious. Your uniqueness is charming.

The Cute Monster Test

Consistancy....

2008-10-20T12:50:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty sure one of the keys to a successful blog is to update it regularly. As you can clearly see, I have not done too well with that. Maybe it's the other blogs I have, the Myspace, the Face book. And then of course all the blogs I read and have to leave comments on. We all LOVE to get comments. So really I have no excuse. I am a habitual procrastinator and well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

A little Sarah on Sunday

2008-09-28T07:24:00.000-07:00

Would you make the schlep?

See more Sarah Silverman videos at Funny or Die

A little bit about the MAC

2008-09-27T18:26:00.000-07:00

I suppose if I am going to be writing here on a regular basis and start leaving my link in whoever's blog I comment in I guess I should leave a little bit of info here so that way if anyone ever decides to stop in and see who I am they will get to know a little bit about me.

First of all, about my name. AndiMAC. Simple enough. Andi is a nickname I first got from my dad when I was just a little tyke. I didn't really use it much out side the homestead though. I was a tomboy but not THAT much of a tomboy. Then about 10 years ago I was working in a place where there was already a girl with my name so I had to go by Andi at the work place so clients wouldn't get us confused. Luckily now, I am back to my full name. And the MAC part, well that's just to appease my girly girl side. I just adore MAC cosmetics. For me, the lipglass lasts all day (or at least until I eat lunch) and their liquid liners come in so many cool colors. I just cannot resist.

I was born and raised in South Florida. Still live in the same city I grew up in. Actually, it's a great city and everything I need is within a 5 mile radius. I am an only child so you can imagine I am also a spoiled princess. Yes, I guess I was to some extent. Definitely middle class blue collar but really I wasn't ever denied much. I had a pretty good childhood and lots of good memories (well except when I was bad and got the belt across my ass).

My Dad lives less than 10 minutes away. He lives in the house I grew up in. My mom passed away about two and a half years ago. I'm still adjusting to her not being here. So it's just me and him. All my relatives live up in the Northeast so if I ever want to see anyone I have to go up there. Mostly on my mom's side though. She was one of 7 kids. My dad has two sisters. One of them is in Alabama now after living in Hawaii for a lot of years (my uncle was in the Air Force) I remember when I was 15 years old one summer (85) we went there for Summer vacation. I do believe it was the best vacation of my life so far. Maybe one day I can go back and check out some of the other islands but there are so many other places I'd like to get to first.

I have been a nail tech for 19 years (gosh, it seems like yesterday) Right now I work in an Aveda lifestyle salon. I only do manicures and pedicures. I do sometimes miss doing acrylics but it does take its toll on the hands. I am trying to learn gels as an alternative because there is no odor. Actually I have learned, it's just practicing now to get my technique down. All in good time. Eight years ago I went back to school and became a massage therapist. I do love it very much but it is a hard occupation as it is very physical. I just haven't found my niche yet with massage because there are so many different kinds of massage to be done. Also, last year I sprained my knee real bad so that sidelined doing massage for awhile. I'm getting it back to working order but just need to figure out what I want to do (decisions, decisions) I really love my job, where I work, and the people I work with. I consider myself very lucky in that respect. We're not always a perfect family but I wouldn't trade them for the world.

I like going to the gym. I get up at 5am four times a week to do spinning and on three of those days I try to do weights as well. It took me a long time to get to this point. I have been a member of my gym since 1994 and finally now I go more on than off where it used to be the reverse. Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I don't know, maybe about 5 years ago or so and I am trying to fight it every step of the way because I really don't want to end up having to give myself insulin shots like my mom did. The food thing is still hard for me because I don't like to food shop or cook. I try to eat as "clean" as I can but then I fall off the wagon. But at least I pick myself up and get myself back ON the wagon.

That's all for now. It's getting late and the eyelids are getting heavy. I try to get to the juicy stuff next time (my boring love life)

Peace out!

9/25/08

2008-09-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

It's almost the weekend. I said ALMOST. Well I have one more day than most as I work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. I kind of have a little bit of a headache. I went to bed a little too late and got up a little too early so now I am feeling the aftermath of it. But getting up early I did manage to throw in the laundry that I didn't get to do last night because some neanderthal did a small load of laundry last night taking up on of the machines and didn't even dry it til this morning. Luckily, it was done and out by the time my clothes were ready to hit the dryer. That's one thing that sucks about apartment/condo living. I can't wait for the day where I get to have my own machines again. It really does make like so much easier.

I got bangs cut last night and it really is funny how different it can make you look (for the better thank God) I was on the fence for quite some time as I was having hair loss around my hair line. But luckily through the use of a great supplement called Biosil it has grown back in nicely. But mentally you still have that stigma of thinning hair. What changed my mind was I saw two people who I hadn't seen in awhile and they both had cut bangs into their hairstyle and they looked really good. Also, I kept looking at a picture I found from my birthday last year and I had bangs (and blonde hair) and I looked pretty darn cute.
So last night was the night and I was a little nervous but I made it through and I am back again to my uber level of cuteness. (No, I'm not at all narcissistic) And it's funny that it really does take a few years off your appearance (Im not going to argue with that one) Now the trick is to keep it looking like how the stylist makes it which is especially tricky for me because I have two cowlicks, one on each side of my head.

Ok well the the dryer is done so time to go fold clothes and get ready for work. Happy almost weekend....

Just...so....tired.

2008-09-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

Well, my intentions were good ones and I did do ok but then I made the mistake of turning on the computer just to check emails and stuff. Here I am over an hour later. And I am just so tired. Normally this is the time I am getting ready to hit the hay. But tomorrow is free day. My one day of the week I don't get up at 5am to hit the gym. So I am still debating whether or not to throw in a load of laundry. Maybe I should, it's only pants. Pants are easy. You fold them in half and then fold them in half again. Done. Ok, let me go do that before I chicken out. I really hate doing household chores. I'll probably tell you that about 500 more times before the year is over.

A little trip down memory lane.

2008-09-22T17:27:00.000-07:00

Every other Sunday I go over to my dad's house to clean for him. He still lives in the same house I grew up in. Seems a lot smaller now that I am all grown up. I was dusting an end table and as I moved it, I saw that it had a door on it so I opened it up to see if anything was inside. Well lucky me there was. An old photo album and a large envelope with loose photographs in it. A find like this is like hitting the jackpot. So many good memories come flooding back. So of course I brought them home and started the task of scanning them into my computer. Most of them that I have done so far are from the early 1970's. Boy, what a comical time that was for fashion and interior design. But there is one photo I found that I want to share with you all. I don't know where it was taken but it is of my mother and I. In this photo I just love everything about it from the still flowering Poinsettia plants to her savvy outfit (it must have been a warm February that year in 1971) and even her handbag. To me, my mother looked beautiful and radiant. I suppose a lot of it too was the fact she had her hair down which was a rare sight even when I was older. She may have had it long but always kept it up some how.

January will be 3 years that she has been gone. Finding things like this make me miss her even more. I hated myself for that period of time I was a bit ashamed of my parents sometime because they were older than my friends parents (mom was 35 and dad was 39 when they had me) But peer pressure is a very hard thing to handle in those awkward "tween" years. It wasn't until my mid 20's that I really got my head back on straight and really appreciated my parents and all that they did for me. And trust me, being an only child and a girl, they did a LOT. So mom, if you are reading this....here is to you... I love you and miss you. And you are still beautiful to me.

9/22/08

2008-09-22T09:15:00.000-07:00

The first day of fall. You would never know it here. It is still as hot as hell. Even when I walk out the door at 5:30 in the morning to go to the gym. The heat and humidity slap you in the face like a cruel high school joke. When oh when will we get that break? When will that first crisp morning arrive? Not soon enough I tell you.

Yesterday I thoroughly enjoyed myself as I watched the Miami Dolphins (my home team) deliver a proper flogging of the New England Patriots like none I have ever witnessed. What a joy to hear their fans booing them off the field for their little half time break. Did linebacker Joey Porter have some kind of premonition we didn't know about? When he started trash talking earlier in the week I was like "Oh shit, here we go. Our fate is sealed already" But, to my amazement, Porter put his words into action and handed Pats QB Matt Cassel back to the fans on a silver platter. Oh what a joyous day for us long suffering Phins fans. Like the ads say, "It's a new beginning." A new beginning indeed!

(photo credit: Matt Stone)

What's in a name?

2008-09-21T18:37:00.000-07:00

This weekend I have been introduced to a few new blogs that really have just piqued my interest. Like I don't have enough to check out when I log on to my PC. I read these blogs and they are so funny and so well written and I think to myself, GOD! I could SO do that. But really I have been saying it for so long and it seems I so CAN'T do that. I try to write things that I think may be of interest to other people but then I go back and re-read what I have written and it doesn't even interest ME!

You know how in some blogs you can check off something that lets people check out your latest entry whenever you leave a comment? Well, I think I am going to list the URL to this place over here and see if maybe I can get some feedback and maybe work on my writing style a bit. I know I can do it, I know I have it in me. Hell, I was writing some pretty cool shit even back when I was in high school so this here and now should be cake, shouldn't it?

Where I blog now (have been on that site for 5 years) it's one of those places where you have to become a member to be able to read other blogs. To me it seems almost medieval now to have that kind of set up. Let us all be free and be able to do what we want, when we want and not have to join some stupid club to do it.

Ok, so, it's the beginning. And I guess here is to new beginnings. I think the key being keep it up and don't be a slacker like my usual Sagittarius self. Well, I'll at least try anyways....

Yeah, Im over here too...

2007-06-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

Don't know how much I will actually use this thing but hey, I like trying different things once in awhile. I cant help it, I'm a Saggitarius and we are notorious for starting things and then moving on before we finish.

2007-06-17T08:00:00.000-07:00