At the end of the day I have myself to blame......

It's Friday!!! And I kind of look like bloody hell. I had a very long night. But we write our own stories, so it's all on me. It just sometimes seems like every time I start to move forward, something pulls me back. I know life's not fair, but I wish that sometime I would get a huge break. I'm trying not to wallow in self-pity, but DAMN! I have been through a lot. And I'm still waiting for the proverbial tide to turn.

In other news, rehearsals start on Monday. I think we're ready. It's going to be a lot of work, but it should also be a lot of fun!

Sway through the crowd to an empty space....

It's Thursday. I had to get up early this morning to get some copies of The Jungle Book script printed. I'm super excited for rehearsals to start. But I'm also exhausted in advance. I want to see ZarahZou's vision of the story, and I'm excited to work with a bunch of new little actors. Some of our kids have never been on stage before. It's going to be so much fun. But, it's also a lot of work. We don't know if they will be hit with a sudden case of stage fright, or if they will be hyper and need a constant babysitter. So many unknowns. But I guess that's what makes being a stage manager fun!

I'm still religiously playing MyVegas slots. I really hope i get the opportunity to actually go to Vegas this spring to take advantage of all of my reward points.

You never let me cross to the other side now.....

It's a Wednesday that feels like a Monday. 5 days off was great, but it is so hard to come back to work. I could have used a few more days to sleep.

This was one of the best Christmas's I've had in a very long time. It was a wonderfully relaxing day. And a couple people gave me the best presents that show they really know me! D2 got me a bunch of wonderful Vikings themed items: a soft, fuzzy blanket, a bracelet, socks, a coffee mug....things I absolutely love! M got me things that he noticed I need: slippers, slipper socks, gloves, a travel coffee cup. Very super thoughtful stuff and I love it all. In addition to that, there was a rather large gift card to my most favorite place - Amazon.com. It's so wonderful when someone knows you so well!!

I have 12 billion work things to get done today. Taking a day off is so hard, the work just backs up. Court yesterday was interesting. But I'm not going to say too much about it in case a certain someone is googling me. If she is, please know that I just want the best for the kids and they are what is most important!

And you know it ain't fiction, just a natural fact

Thursday/Friday.....I have so much to get done today. I haven't even started on D2's card, and I need to get it done today. I think it will either be terrible or one of my greatest creations ever!

I finished a bunch of my Christmas shopping yesterday. It was so fun to shop for M's baby niece and nephew. There are so many adorable little girl clothes!! I'm so excited for everyone to open their presents!!

I broke a nail this morning, of course. Hopefully I can fix it tonight. It's almost tempting to go back to acrylics, my real nails break so often!

Don't forget that you're condemned to me.....

I think it's Wednesday today. Not sure because the week is dragging. Maybe because I have a 5 day weekend coming up. A very busy 5 day weekend. I have 12 zillion places to be for Christmas, not sure how I'm going to get it all done.

I hate to admit this, but there is something wrong with my car. Again. I love my car and I don't want a new one. Hopefully my mechanic will take my concerns seriously and fix it. I want this car to last forever, it's irreplaceable. Literally. Because Saturns are no longer being manufactured. And there is nothing similar. So, fingers crossed it's a cheap fix.

So Bingo Blitz is "giving" out Christmas "gifts". Today it's 3 hours of  daub alert, which means that the bingo numbers that are blink so you don't miss them. This is the dumbest gift ever because who even has enough credits to play for 3 hours? I can play my daily credits in under 10 minutes. Why am I still playing this game? And why did I write a paragraph about it?

And this:

The stars are shining for you, and just like me I'm sure that they adore you.....

Tuesday! And it's warming up! It was 30 degrees this morning. That means no mittens! I switched to gloves. I bought myself new ones as an early Christmas present. I've decided that regardless of how they are playing, they are my team and I will support them. I wouldn't want my fans to abandon me just because I've given up on doing the thing I get paid millions of dollars to do. Yes, I have a bit of bitterness towards them. But I'm still representing!

Viva Las Vegas, sparklin' lights, Dangerous livin', tumblin' dice

Another Monday.....I have 12,000 emails and 77 voice mails to handle because I left early on Friday. It may be a slight exaggeration on the voice mails, but I really do have that many emails. I placed an order with Amazon Prime Pantry and they sent me a separate shipping confirmation for each item. Was that really necessary?

And the Vikings.....yeah. I have nothing to say about yesterdays game.

It's a 4 day week followed by a 5 day weekend. I'm so ready for it!

Simply pretend that you can build them again......

Thursday! Yay! Tomorrow is Friday! When I got to work, I got halfway to the building before I realized I forgot my coffee. So I had to go back because today is a multiple cup of coffee day!

It's time again to decide if the bangs stay or if I cut them. I don't know why I keep coming to this dilemma because we all know they are going to stay. My forehead looks better covered by bangs!

I guess it's really winter because I pulled out my mittens. Thank you again ZarahZou for the best mittens ever!

Arms entwined, the chosen few....

Wednesday! I'm very tired, I think I'll sleep for 118 hours tonight. with my co-worker Cindy out of the office for 6-8 weeks, I am handling all of her work and I'm quite busy! But busy is good!

Auditions last night went great, but ZarahZou has some work to do because some fantastic actors showed up. I'm glad I don't have to make any casting decisions, I just get to call the people and offer them their parts.

My current addition is snapchat. And my only snapchat friend is The Princess. So I send her lots and lots of snaps. I've never taken so many selfies.

I had a fantastic hair day on Monday and I have not been able to duplicate it. I wonder what I did? Also, I have not colored my hair in nearly 3 months. And I don't think I have any gray!

Somethin' in the wind has learned my name.....

Tuesday!! I am so tired. Last night was the first night of auditions. At this point, the stage manager is just there to check people in and take notes. And, of course, introduce Mar-Mar to snapchat. We had fun taking pictures. Zarah-Zou has fantastic kids. I didn't get to sleep until about 11. I got home around 9:30, but I had so much to do. I always need to pick out my clothes for the next morning and make sure I am all set to go, otherwise I will not have enough time to get ready. I'm very high maintenance.

I'm not really on the top of the world today (I'm tired!), but I'm hoping uplifting music and extra coffee will get me there!

It's the way that I move, the things that I do oh.....

And just like that, I'm back to blogging! I needed a little break, I've been super busy at work, at home and in my head. Now that things have calmed down a bit, I can get back to me stuff, like my blog. Tonight are the auditions for The Jungle Book. I'm not auditioning because I'm stage managering. The ZennieZou/ZarahZou double threat is back for the first time in 3 years. She is directing and I'm the stage manager. The job is pretty much being bossy and organized. I'm not very good at the organized part, but I'm pretty good at telling people what to do!

I'm very fortunate to be able to go to both the Guns & Roses concert and Bon Jovi! 2 more concerts I will be experiencing for the first time. I'm really been crossing bands off the list the past 2 years.

So, the Vikings....Yes, they won yesterday. And I know a W is a W. But they have seriously got to get some things figured out QUICKLY! 3 months ago I was excited about the prospect of possibly playing in February. But now even making the playoffs are a long shot. At least we have a new kicker-guy, so there's that.

Talkin' to myself and feelin' old.....

Monday....in case anyone is interested, I left my car unlocked and you are free to steal the bag with my AP jersey in it. Thanks in advance. I don't want to talk about the Vikings today. Or tomorrow. Maybe in a week.

I have a lengthy to-do list for today that includes FINALLY making an appointment to get my windshield fixed. And then I need to watch a youtube video on how to change the blinker light. I'[m sure I can probably, maybe do it by myself. Possibly. But I will watch a video to see.

That's it. It's Monday. I don't really like Mondays.

So I've drawn the conclusion it's all an Illusion.....

The work week is nearly half over. Last night I cleaned my upstairs bathroom. I am never going to understand how the bathtub gets so dirty. It should be the cleanest place in the house. With all that hot, soapy water, how can it not clean itself??

I'm also amazed at how surprised I am that the coffee cup I got from the dollar store leaks. I mean, I paid $1 for it. I should pretty much expect leaks.

But I, I think I'm pretty with these old boots on....

Another Tuesday. I'm trying not to be cranky, but last night I watched a horror movie called Monday Night Football. I don't know what happened to the team in the last couple of weeks, but all of a sudden they can't throw, catch, run or tackle. They only ran 2 plays last night: run it up the middle and throw it away. To be clear, I'm okay with losing. I know we won't go undefeated. But I am not okay with not even bothering to show up. Losing to the Chicago Bears is a travesty! Not just losing, but letting them dominate. This should have been our year. Our defense is strong. But the offense just can't seem to get it together. It's going to be another long, painful Vikings season.

On a different note, the Elle King concert was PHENOMENAL! She is so good live! And she is so engaging and absolutely hilarious. I loved her before, but now I love her even more.

See what I want slip slide to it swiftly.....

Tomorrow is Friday!! But I suppose I need to get through today before I end my week! lol

So I ordered a couple of ipad cases on ebay. And, of course, in typical Jennie fashion, I ordered the wrong size. And since they were shipped from overseas, I can't even return them. So I'm selling them on a Facebook garage sale site. At a loss. But at least I'm not stuck with cases that don't fit. One of them is so cute with jewels and crowns. Oh, well.

And when I go home at night and lay my head down....

Wednesday....That I was able to actually make it to work on time is amazing. I decided to sleep in until 5:30. The bed was comfy and I was so relaxed. But I did get up and make it to work on time. Although I do look like I literally just rolled out of bed.

It's 1700 degrees in here and I can't take off my sweater because my shirt is just a little bit too tight. Poor wardrobe planning. Nobody needs to see the crap that hangs over my pants. Speaking of pants, I just noticed that these have nail polish spilled on them. I am just one big wardrobe malfunction today!!

Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slammin' door.....

Tuesday.....I'm over both The Walking Dead and the Vikings game and am ready to move on and look forward to the next episode and the next game. I knew we wouldn't go undefeated, I just hate that the loss was so ugly! But we can redeem ourselves next Monday! I've always known that being a Vikings fan is painful, so the loss wasn't entirely a surprise.

So I'm in the middle of a painful gout flare-up. Am I not too young to be dealing with something like this? And for anyone not familiar with it, it is the most painful thing ever. But I am sucking it up and not whining! But it does reinforce the need for me to quit drinking. Alcohol exasperates the condition, and I don't want to deal with this again.

In the stillness of remembering what you had....

It's Monday. And the start of a new week. I could deal with today and be in a pleasantish mood after the Vikings horrible loss, but then The Walking Dead happened. The combination of the two, plus not being able to sleep least night (because of them) is going to make today a very, very long day.

In better news, I made 5 crockpots of chili on Saturday so I don't have to cook ever again. And C-C-W managed to free up her schedule so she can go to Elle King with me on Saturday. And she said she'd drive!

It's in my head, darling I hope.....

FRIDAY!! Yay!! I'm ready for the week to be over. And as much as I want a weekend, I can't wait until Sunday! I want to continue our winning streak!

So I started watching Breakout Kings on Netflix and it was super good. But apparently it was cancelled after 2 seasons and it ends on a cliffhanger. Ugh!! I like resolution! How come everything good gets cancelled?

When they play their music, that hard rock music....

Thursday!!! So I posted a picture of my new handbag on the Minnesota Vikings Family facebook page and I've gotten 437 likes. That's like a lot. But it is a REALLY cute handbag!

On Saturday I'm going to make chili for the game on Sunday. I haven't made it for several months, so I'm excited. It's the little things.

C-C-W is getting lasik, and it's making me really, really consider it. I can't even imagine not having to wear glasses. That would be wonderful!

But at least I'm enjoying the ride, at least I'll enjoy the ride.....

Wednesday!!! The work week is nearly half over! Last night I tried to help the Princess with math, but I realized I am a terrible teacher. I get so excited about percentages and fractions, and I think that makes it harder for her because math is really hard for her. It's definitely one of those things you either love or hate. And I love it. And I wish I could make her love it, but I can't. So I will just have to go slow and hope she catches on.

I can't wait until the concert Saturday night! And then the game on Sunday! I moved into my new Vikings handbag and I'm so excited about it!! It's a bit larger than I'm used to, but it is so cute!

Anything less that the best is a felony......

Tuesday! Last night I had a dream that I was redoing my kitchen floors and I found the coolest thing. It was a scale that replaces one of the tiles. Like a scale for weighing yourself. And it was super thin and it exactly matched the color of the tiles. I think I either need to find one or invent one, because it was just perfect for my kitchen!

and now back to work....

And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away.....

Another Monday....I had a pretty good weekend. I didn't do much of anything, watched netflix, hung out with M, I did a taste test on Sunday, then shopping with the Princess. It was great. And the Vikings are still 5-0! I was sort of convinced that they'd find a way to lose on a bye week, but actually they won because the Packers lost. I need to start enjoying the ride instead of waiting for the crash. lol

Next Saturday is the I love the 90's concert. I'm going with D2 and the Princess. That will be a lot of fun!!! I'm super excited!

When all your promises are gone.....

FRIDAY!!! Bye weeks make me kind of sad. Obviously because I can't watch my team win, but also because I don't want them to lose the momentum they have built up over the past few weeks. But I guess everyone needs a few days off.

I have the most horrible dry skin on my face. I bought a spendy-ish lotion, and it smells TERRIBLE! So hopefully it will work!

I drank a 7 point coffee drink this morning, and it was so not worth 7 points. I only get 30 points a day. It was okay, but so not worth spending that many points.

I'm so glad it's the weekend!

Take it easy, take it slow.....

Thursday!! And yes, I'm wearing yoga pants today. But they don't really count because they are from Ann Taylor. And also, I need to wax my eyebrows. I finally shut my AC off last night. But I want to wait until Thanksgiving to put on the heat. And also to wear socks.

I'm seriously contemplating cancelling my Bingo Blitz Elite membership. Some of the seasonal rooms are impossible to complete and it makes me cranky. I hate being cranky about a stupid Facebook game. But I also love playing it. So maybe I will play it for free for awhile and see how that goes.

Right round like a record, baby.....

Tuesday.....It's only 6:30 and I've already had 4 cups of coffee and a diet coke. I even tried to get to work super early, but of course traffic prevented that plan from happening. Not sure why I woke up so early, but I assume it is because I fell asleep early. And woke up when I dropped my ipad on my face.

Today will be a challenging lunch day because we are having a Chipotle taco bar catered in. Pretty much everything yummy is super high points. So I just need to be super careful with portions to make it fit into Weight Watchers. And I already pre-planned my dinner so I can stay within my points. I'm really trying to dedicate myself to the plan so it works. It would be easier if I wasn't so lazy and if junk food didn't taste so good.

You thought I wouldn't sell without you, sold nine million....

Monday and the beginning of a new week. The highlight of my weekend is obviously 5-0!! Had it been suggested 2 months ago that we would be 5-0 without Teddy or AP, I might have cried at the prospect of not having my star QB and running back. But, I think all the pieces are in place for a very big year. But, lets take it one game at a time!

I colored D2's daughters hair purple, and I so want purple hair! If this is the kind of season I think it might be, I may have purple hair in February. I would definitely compromise my professional integrity for the big game!

The rest of my weekend was pretty non-eventful. 30 minute taste test for $30, and a whole lot of Netflix. I thought about going to the Ladies of Champlin (LOC) bonfire Saturday night, but I didn't want to give up a chance to have the living room to myself. I finished the latest season of The Fosters and tried a couple of other shows, but couldn't get into them. So, I'm back to American Crime, I'm almost through season 2. Then I need to find something else.....

as the cash box rang I thought everything away.....

FRIDAY!!! I have a ton of work to get through before I can start my weekend, but I'm determined to get it all done!! I have a whole weekend full of nothing planned, helping D2 with her daughters hair, spending time with the Princess, netflix, getting paid to sample something, and then the Vikings game. And hopefully a couple of naps in there somewhere.

But in order to do all that, I need to start with checking my voice mails and reading some emails.and in just a few short hours, my weekend can begin!

I know you think that love is the way you make it.....

My Def Leppard concert review in one video:

That's it for now....

And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way.....

Tuesday!! And 4-0!!!! I'm so excited about this! I know the prospect of going undefeated is unrealistic, but I'm hoping that every game is going to be competitive and we don't get blown out at some point. This is going to be a GREAT season! Skol!!

Tomorrow night is Def Leppard!! M won tickets on Saturday, so now me, M, C-C-W and Becky get to go! I'm sad that D2 had to cancel, but it's still going to be a great night!!

Singing songs to me beneath the marquee, Oversold

Thursday!! And 2 days to get all the month ends tasks done. I think I can do it!!

I'm still deciding about whether or not to keep the bangs and they are so long now that I need to pin them back. I need to figure out my plan soon. And I still haven't died my hair. It looks WONDERFUL with the roots growing growing out, but at least I'll finally know what my real hair color is and if I have any gray. It would not be fair if I had gray hair AND acne. One or the other!!

I'm so excited about being 3-0. This makes me very, very happy!

So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover...

.Tuesday.....I've been working for a couple hours already and am making progress on the big mess in my email inbox. I had 127 emails to deal with, and now I'm down to under 100. I'll get them all done today. Or tomorrow.

I think I want to go back to yoga, I sort of miss it.

Today one of our managers will be wearing the clown costume that she "won" the right to wear for the United Way. We raised about 3 times as much money as I expected from that event. I don't think she's thrilled that she "won", but she's being a good sport about it. And it's for a good cause!

In the club on the late night, feeling right....

Monday! and it's a great day! 3-0!! Skol!!

I had a pretty uneventful weekend, finished The Walking Dead (and hate the cliffhanger) and I finished My Mad Fat Diary. Super good show! I made a spaghetti lasagna, and it turned out fantastic.

We wrapped up our United Way fundraiser last week, but we've still got to do all the counting and paperwork. So many spreadsheets!

Other than that, not much is going on.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtSDWq6HsJE

Electric eyes that you can't ignore.....

It's Thursday! And the week is nearly over. That's a super good thing because I've been trying to do way too many things at once, and I'm getting rather sloppy. I just almost ended an email to a district manager with "love ya", so I think I may be a bit overworked. I went home and took an hour nap last night and then I went to sleep by 8:15. But I still feel tired. I will be very glad when United Way week is over. Plus, the coworker I'm covering for is planning to be back for half days in mid-October. I'm very happy and she's getting better, and even happier she'll be back.

Ok, back to work. I have 18 billion things to get done!

There's lipstick on her new dress.....

Tuesday! Bake sale day! Not entirely sure how I'm going to get work done and run a bake sale, but I'm going to have to. I may be at work until 7 pm, but there are things I absolutely have to get done today. I am going to need a ton of coffee!

I'm wearing my Vikings-Prince Skol shirt today. Because I think it's my favorite shirt. and it makes me happy.

I started watching season 6 of The Walking Dead, and someone that said it was the dumbest show ever started watching it. And now I think they might be a fan. Although they'll never admit it. So I had to find something else to watch until we can get together and binge through a few more episodes. So the Princess told me to watch My Mad Fat Diary. It's actually really, really good. So much drama!

I'm gonna rock on away from here....

Monday....I was up way too late last night celebrating the Vikings win! Today I'm wearing Bridgewater because AP is covered in beer. And I can't wash it, but I'm okay with that! I need more coffee!!

I just ate a fruity pebbles marshmallow bar for breakfast. I spent all weekend baking for the bake sale tomorrow and I made a lot of yummy things! And I am NEVER making chex mix again. What a pain in the ass! I didn't realize how complicated it is. It should be easy! At least hopefully we will raise a lot of money!

And I can't break away from this parade.....

Thursday!! I can not wait for the weekend. And for this stupid cough to go away. It's getting really, really old. My life right now is the cough and the United Way fundraiser. That's it. Although this afternoon I get to watch Layla for awhile. I miss that adorable baby, who isn't actually a baby since she's almost 14 months old.

But I don't wanna be the puppet....

Wednesday!  It's been a long week so far, I've spent most every night up coughing. I'm sick of being sick.

We kicked off United Way week yesterday with a breakfast and guest speaker. My intro speech was 2 sentences long because every time I talk, I cough. I've been on antibiotics since Sunday, so it should slow down soon. I hope. Especially since I need to spend this weekend baking for the bake sale.

Sunday is a HUGE football game. I'm filled with nervous excitement. I had been hoping we'd have a new kicker-guy before then, but apparently that is not going to happen. We are going to need every point we can get, so he MUST make the point afters. You just can't miss those!

Cause the music fills me good and it gets me every time....

It's Friday!! I was sleeping by 7:00 last night. I was so sick! But I think I'm at least 82% better. Probably all the drugs! Sudafed, Theraflu, cough syrup, cough drops, and a couple Advil. I think I'm good!

It took me an extra half an hour to get to work today because of the traffic. The thought crossed my mind that everyone on the road was stupid. And then I remember I needed to get to work so I could order more of this: http://octaviohair.com/shop/dwnfowpueb21trdtd6mhxjr21oy97b  And then I realized that I'm probably the stupid one for paying $17 for 4 oz of what is basically just salt and water. .So I decided I wouldn't order it.

No matter the distance, I want you to know....

It's the day before Friday! I ended up at work super late last night, but I got a lot done. Still a lot more to do, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's dim, but I see it.

Maybe TMI, but I feel weird today because I'm wearing a thong with a dress. I'm not sure I've ever worn a thong with a dress before. And I'm not sure I ever will again. It just feels strange.

That's it. That's my life today. Back to work!

I lost myself in a familiar song.....

Wednesday!! I love that the week is half over already! I am so insanely busy at work. Plus I screwed up a huge spreadsheet and I think I'm going to have to redo the whole thing. But that will only take me 187 hours, so no big deal!

I'm hoping for a nice, relaxing, low key weekend. A parade on Saturday, football on Sunday, hopefully some more reading. I cleaned for about 4 hours last night, so no cleaning this weekend!!

I just had a crazy thought.....

It's a Tuesday that feels like a Monday! I really wish I could have slept in a little bit longer. I had a great weekend of doing pretty much nothing - my favorite kind of days!! M was pretty busy building an amazing shelf for the garage, and I spent the time playing MyVegas slots. Like I literally played for hours and hours and hours. I'm still playing. I'm determined to finance this Vegas trip with MyVegas points. I've got enough points for the hotels, now I'm working on the food. I'm excited to go back. I love Vegas!

So we got a new quarterback. I'm sad about Teddy, but we did really need someone. I hope this works out okay. I'm trying to be optimistic, but I was so excited for the season and to see what Bridgewater would do this year. I know we'll be fine, we have a strong defense and we have AP. But I can't help being a little disappointed.

When ya go then everything goes....

The day before Friday! I wish I wasn't so cranky today. This is the 2nd day this week that I've been left with a car with less than a quarter tank of gas in it. Would it be so hard to leave me a note so I can plan for it?? Like for seriously! Ugh! I was already cranky because of my quarterback, and then this.

Dear Vikings Management People: Please bring in a qb that will win some games. Preferably one that is a threat to throw so we can open up the running game and take advantage of AP. We finally have a decent defense, so lets put together a complete offense. Please and thank you!

Ok, off to do more work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMOKlXfXn50

'Cause it takes me so long just to figure out what I'm gonna wear.....

What football team really needs their up and coming star quarterback? We'll be just fine without him. We can just run the ball. It's not like AP fumbles 72% of the time or anything like that. Maybe Favre is free. And just ugh!!!

I know it's a Wednesday, but it feels like a Monday. I've got month end stuff to do all day. I am so looking forward to a 3 day weekend of doing nothing!

I broke another nail so I just filed them all down. they are all super short. But I'm confident they willa ll grow back. I hope.

Drench yourself in words unspoken, live your life with arms wide open

Tuesday....Last night I power cleaned the down stairs. It's actually clean right now. Here's to hoping it stays that way. I've been playing MyVegas slots pretty much around the clock in anticipation for hopefully being able to go to Vegas this spring. I should have enough bonus points to cover the hotel and most of the food.

One of my biggest pet peeves - a nearly empty gas tank without a heads up. I don't really allow myself enough time in the morning to stop unless I know I need to. Would a quick text be too much to ask???

She's the kind of girl you dream of....

Back to Monday. I had a great weekend. The fair was awesome. And I limited my grease intake to cheese curds and half a pronto pup. Oh, I also had a bacon caramel chocolate ice cream bar. And it was delicious. And cotton candy. And I think that's it. So, not too bad.

Saturday night was the GloRun. It was amazing! So many glow sticks! We walked most of it because we had to stop often to take selfies. Unfortunately most of them didn't turn out because my flash didn't work and it was super dark. But we got a couple cute ones.

No idea what this next weekend holds. I'm leaving it up to M. I'd prefer a nice relaxing weekend with Netflix. But we shall see.

But that's just how the story unfolds....

It's Friday!! It has been such a long week. But I've gotten a lot of work done. I'm practically almost close to being kind of a little bit caught up. Well, not really. But I'm pretending.

Tonight is the state fair! Last night I was chatting with an old friend and she lives really close to M, so I invited her to come with. I haven't seen her in at least a year. We were practically bff for quote awhile. It will be nice to see her.

So desperately sure as the sky is blue....

The day before Friday! I can make it through 2 more days, right?!?!  Yesterday was a horribly long day, I have so much work I need to get done before the end of the month. The stress is catching up with me. So last night I did the most logical thing and got drunk. Because alcohol fixes everything.

Actually I had a good night. I won a game of cribbage, which is really surprising considering how tipsy I was. I also lost a game. But it was close!

My coworkers husband fell and broke both of his ankles. How can you even do anything without being able to walk. Or stand. That would be horrible! Plus extremely painful!

Prayers to him and also to D2 with her recent health struggles. You shall get through this!

But you turn your back and then he's off and running with the crowd.....

My dentist appointment went well, no cavities. I'm quite happy about this, because that means I don't have to pay more money to the dentist. The Clothing Swap was ehhh. I was able to get rid of a bin and a bag of clothes, but there was nothing in my size. I guess that's probably a good thing since I don't really need more stuff. But I was hoping to get a couple pairs of pants that fit. Oh, well.

I think me and M have decided to for sure go to the State Fair on Friday. I haven't been there for years. I see cheese curds in my future. Yum!

So pardon my manners, I hope you'll understand.....

Tuesday! Tonight I have a dentist appointment and then the LOC (Ladies of Champlin) Clothing Swap. That should be a fun event, I have tons of stuff to bring. Hopefully someone will bring clothes that fit me! I really need some new pants.

Today I put on a skirt and was all ready to leave when I realized it was probably just a tad too short to wear to work. Good thing I had a pair of khaki's at M's. Although I don't think I actually match. Oh, well. At least I won't be yanking down a skirt all day.

I tried on my Glo Run outfit, and I'm going to look very 80's. Although really the pi`ece de re`sistance is the banana clip and aquanet bangs. I'm VERY excited for this event!

I'm your pain while you repay.....

Monday....I had a fantastic weekend! I got to see freaking Metallica in the Vikings new stadium!! It can't get much  better than that! Plus, I got to share the experience with my daughter and her dad. It was a fantastic show. And then we went back to M's and continued the party. It was a great night! Thank you, M, for dropping us off and picking us up!

This weekend should be fun, too. Saturday night is the 80's glo run with ZarahZou. And I think that M and I are going to Prince Night at the State Fair.

I have a couple of fun concerts coming up in October w/ D2. Def Leppard!! And the I love the 90's concert. These should be amazing! I can't wait.

They can beg and they can plead, but they can't see the light (that's right)

FRIDAY!!! And the day before Metallica! I'm super tired, I stayed up until after 11 watching the Vikings. And went to bed even though the game wasn't over. Because that's just too late for me. I quite possibly could have stayed up later, but I think I drank too much.

I settled on a concert outfit. Denim capris and a black t-shirt and flip flops. The Princess has issued her approval. And that's what matters! A super huge thank you to M for offering to drop us off. And for the breakfast burrito this morning. I can't wait to eat it!

I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind....

The day before Friday! And 2 days before Metallica!!! Yay!! It's been a long process, but I think I'm getting the hang of this accounting job thing. Balancing the 2 jobs (knock on wood) is getting quite a bit easier. I'm still insanely busy, but way less stressed about it.

To the guy in the big white truck on Highway 100 this morning - I am in the right lane going OVER the speed limit. And I can not possibly go faster than the cars in front of me. Being 2 & 1/2 inches from my rear bumper is NOT going to make me go faster. It's going to make me nervous and make me want to slow down. I'm already going 65. Why not just pass me??

Sometimes I sit on my front porch swing.....

I'm pretty sure it's 118 degrees in my office today. This morning I was having a super challenging bangs day. Then I burned my forehead with the curling iron. So because my bangs were being difficult, I had to pin them back. Which allows me to show off my beautiful burn. Go, me!!

I'm having a hard time deciding what to wear to Metallica on Saturday. I have a bad habit of dressing up too much for events that should be casual. But casual is hard for me. I have "work mode" and "sweatpants". No in-between. I'll have to solicit help from the Princess.

She never compromises, loves babies and surprises, wears hi-heels when she exercises.....

Tuesday....I have a ton of work to get through today. I also may or may not be a little bit hungover. It's probably a super good idea to get plastered the night before a weigh-in. Sometimes I can hardly handle my geniusness. But, the drinks were good. So there's that.

Today I need to get through 2 email boxes and handle every single email. And finish up our United Way campaign proposal. Tonight is the grocery store and the treadmill.

I broke a nail. Like really broke. It's hard not to be sad when that happens. But, its just a nail. Right?!?!

'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out.....

Monday....I had a really good weekend. I got a ton of laundry done. Yesterday I went to a bbq with M's family. They are all very nice. And I got to hold a baby. Which is pretty much the best thing ever. He is 3 months old, and super cuddly and sweet. And the food was fantastic. I made my moms potato salad and it turned out okay. Not like hers, but okay. I also got to see the Vikings win their first preseason game. I know, preseason. But it just means the season is that much closer!

This Saturday is METALLICA!!! I am so excited!!!

This is going to be another busy week. But I'm slowly getting better at this accounting stuff. Slowly.

In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze....

FRIDAY!!! I've got a ton of stuff to do before I can start my weekend, but I'm determined to get it done! I have some people coming in for a meeting that unfortunately I have to lead, but hopefully it will go fast. I'm semi-sort-of prepared. I'll just talk fast!

I know it's only preseason, but VIKINGS FOOTBALL starts tonight!! Skol! I feel good about this year. We have a brand new stadium and a quarterback that's a year more experienced. Our defense is strong. This is going to be a good season!

I'm trying PB2 powdered peanut butter today. It has like 85% less fat than regular peanut butter and is really low in points. I'm assuming it's going to be similar to Better'n Peanut Butter, which I like. I need more low point options, so I hope this works out.

But I know what I like, I know I like dancing with you

Thursday!! I had this great outfit planned, my hot pink geometric heels and a new pair of pants I bought 2 weeks ago. That I actually tried on in the store and they fit perfect. But when I put them on this morning, they were too big. That is extremely frustrating. But good, I guess. Anyhow, I threw on a pair of jeans and flats and went on my way. Having my clothes be too big is not the most terrible problem in the universe.

I know it's only preseason, but IT'S FOOTBALL TIME!! The only time of the year more exciting for me is when college basketball starts. I think this is going to be a good season. I mean, we have a brand new stadium! That I get to see Metallica in VERY SOON!! And hopefully I will get to see a game there. Skol!!

I'd trade a million pretty words.....

Wednesday!! Last night I had an excellent (but fast) dinner with an old friend who offered a new perspective on a current situation. And it was one of the most insightful conversations I've had in a long time. I'm so thankful we're friends. You're advise was spot on and I think I'm back in a very good place.

Tonight I need to go to Target. And then the treadmill. I need to stay on track with both Weight Watchers and the treadmill. Yesterdays weigh-in was very good, I lost 4 pounds. But I need to continue the new-found momentum I've got.

I wish I would stop getting emails from the Coach outlet. I do no need another new handbag. Plus. I'm saving for the Vikings Dooney!!

Simply pretend that you can build them again...

Another day at work. And since I now have 2 email boxes to deal with, I'm ending up with like 700 emails a day. Well, maybe not 700. but it certainly feels like that. There are so many aspects to JC's job that I am still trying to understand and figure out. She is the only one who knows what she does, but I've got to figure it out because whether or not the agents and markets get paid is all on me.

I'm wearing a skirt today that I haven't worn in at least 2 or 3 years. And today is weigh-in day. I'm hoping for a good number. Last night I walked on treadmill for 64 minutes. Mostly because I wanted to finish the episode of Quantum Leap I was watching. I started watching that show last week and I think I like it. I forgot all about it, and it is fairly interesting.

I'm about to level up to 199 in Bingo Blitz. Maybe with the credits for leveling up I will be able to finish the new Power Up Girls room. They are apparently running out of ideas for new rooms.

It didn't take too long until I got it together.....

Another Monday....I had a pretty good weekend. Friday night I was sleeping by 7 pm, and that was great! Saturday night I went to play bingo with D2 and ended up buying a couple of tickets for the meat raffle. I didn't even know that they were a real thing! I didn't bingo, but I did win a nice package of meat. Which in retrospect sounds highly perverse, but totally wasn't. I chose a breakfast package of sausage, bacon and a ham steak. I'm way more excited about it than I should be! Lol

I most definitely think we'll go back to that bingo place. Everyone was so nice, and the waitress was fantastic! Maybe eventually one of us will hit a bingo! and I also proved I could go to bar and have fun without alcohol!! I wore a banana clip as practice for the 5k Glo Run. I'm super excited about it!!!

I have a HUGE zit on the middle of my chin. I'm not sure if it's stress or the treadmill, but it's horrible. I have dinner plans tomorrow night so I hope it calms down. I'm also contemplating going to play bingo Wednesday night. Purse bingo, because I can always use a new designer handbag!!

Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow....

It's Friday. Its been a very, very long week. I'm going to spend the weekend doing laundry and sorting through clothes that don't fit. I need to find enough confidence to wear the size that actually fits me instead of trying to hide in something too big. It's hard because even though I have lost weight, I know I still have a ways to go. I did go on the treadmill last night, so hopefully that is the beginning of a positive change.

I also decided to, at least for a while, stop coloring my hair. I don't know what's my natural color is anymore and I'm a bit curious to see if I have any gray. I can always dye it at any time, but I think I'll let it grow out a bit. It's also time to find a style other than "hanging drably". My hair looked really good yesterday, but unfortunately I left that curling iron over at M's, so it could be awhile before I get it back.

The 21 year old son of a coworker passed away last weekend and the funeral is today. I wish I could make myself go, but I'm in no emotional position to be handle it appropriately. Maybe that makes me a terrible, selfish person. But I've got stuff going on that is just wrecking me, and I can't even fathom seeing the pain these people are going through. I feel guilty being such a mess over my stuff when clearly my pain and issues can't compare to theirs. I will pray for us all to find peace.

I've got pride, I'm takin' it for a ride......

I've been insanely busy with work. I'm not sure how I'm going to get this all done. But I will.

I had a great time at the cabin last weekend. Too much vodka, too much sun. But the cabin is always a great time.

I'm using some changes in  my life as motivation to recommit myself to Weight Watchers and to the treadmill. I need them both.

And this place could be much brighter than tomorrow......

It seems inappropriate to blog about mundane stuff today. So, instead, this video for my mom:

I think this time around I am gonna do it.....

Tuesday....I am so busy with work. But I have CABIN TIME to look forward to this weekend!! I have to plan and pack and buy vodka! It's also C-C-W's birthday so I need to figure out a present to make her. Usually I make my projects during the work day, but I don't see that happening this week. I have 1800 pages of commissions to process. I should get started!

I recognized the flair.....

MONDAY!! I'm back at work from a very nice, long vacation. In which I did absolutely nothing productive! BEST VACATION EVER!! But it is so hard to be back. Getting out of bed this morning was so hard!

I had a nice time visiting with my sister and nephew. I did a lot of shopping. Me and the Princess (and her little brother) went to see The Purge: Election Year. It was okay, not really my kind of movie. But the kids liked it.

I saw Duran Duran and Chic. That was a pretty good concert. Chic was very good, I like disco music. Although I think they played a bit too long. The Princess is not really a disco fan, so she got bored after about 15 minutes. Duran Duran was really good. They dedicated "Save a Prayer" in their encore to Prince, so that was really nice.

I also saw Air Supply, and they were FANTASTIC!!!! Graham Russell came out to our side of the audience, and I got a picture with him. It's a bad picture of me, but what an awesome thing to have happened. And then when C-C-W and I rushed the stage, he handed me a guitar pick!! Obviously he is in love with me.

Aside from a ton of shopping, that was my vacation. But now I'm back at work and so my blog is back too!!

I was running, you were walking.....

I have been on vacation for 3 days so far. Only a week left. But inhale had to do a few hours of work. I got 41 emails yesterday and had to deal with several of them. And sometime is the next few days I have a report to prepare. I need it done by Thursday when I meet up with a coworker for a training thing.

I spent the day shopping with the princess. We got a lot of things done, so that's good. Now to go to bed early.....

I lost myself in a familiar song....

Tuesday....but it's my Friday. The Friday before my week and a half vacation!! My sisters plane gets in at 11:45 tonight. I hope I'm able to take a nap because I couldn't sleep last night. Probably because I took a vicodin, and for some reason they keep me up.

So sometimes weird things happen. Like really weird, insane, crazy things. Like your brother dating the girl who bullied you in 6th grade and made the last year of elementary school hell. That kind of weird and crazy and insane. Hopefully she's matured or family events are going to be awkward.

When you are faced with any sort of challenge, you have 2 choices. You can become a victim or you can face the challenge head on. I've always accepted my difficulties and made the best of every situation. And I will continue to play with the hand I was dealt. Because I'm certainly not folding. We all get bad cards dealt to us. But we always get to choose how we play them.

Yes I have known, I can be wrong.....

Monday.....I think I'm still hungover from Friday. For future reference, half a bottle of tequila is a very bad idea. Thank you to M for cleaning up after me. Sorry about the comforter. And the carpet. And the closet. And the wall. Just ugh!!

Only 2 days of work this week and then my vacation starts. My sister and nephew are coming from Maine. I haven't seen her in a couple years, so it will be nice to hang out with her. And I need some time away from work.

I see thru you, I see thru you....

Thursday!! That means tomorrow is Friday!! Yay!! For a short week, it's feeling like a long week. Last night I went over to ZammyZou's for curry and Dolores Claiborne. I've only seen the movie once and it was a super long time ago, so it was nice to watch it again. Tonight is a bday dinner with my mother-in-law. Friday is something with M, not sure what yet. Saturday is something with C-C-W. I'm not sure when I am going to fit in laundry and sleep.

Day 2 with no splint. And I ditched the sling because it was getting in the way. It hurts, but I'm trying to suck it up.

I signed up to do a 5k with ZarahZou in August. There is no way I will be in shape enough to run it, but I will finish it. It just may take several hours.

Time everlasting, Time to play B-sides....

Day one without the splint. So far all I know is that I really don't like the sling. I feel like a 5 year old. and I can't type with it on. So I will work without it until the pain gets too bad. Then I will probably continue to work without it because I have so much to get done.

Last night my electricity went out. We have 3 candles. And we also have 700 flashlights and 0 batteries. Thankfully the Princesses friend CH came over and saved the day with a box of 100 tea lights. The power was only off for about 2 & 1/2 hours, but it seemed like forever.

I need to find time this week to renew my drivers license. Why am I so lazy and unmotivated?

And your heels so high that you can't even have a good time.....

Tuesday!! I'm so glad this is a short week. I was up way too late last night. I went to see fireworks and didn't get home until 11. And then there was the mad scurrying to get everything ready for work today. I don't think I was actually sleeping until after midnight. Totally worth it, though. I haven't seen fireworks in several years.

Last night I had a fantastic dinner. We grilled like everything - chicken, shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob....and then I made these super yummy crab appetizers with fresh dill. Such a perfect dinner. And all weekend I only had one glass of wine.

Tomorrow the splint comes off and the sling goes on. I thought I was healing great and the pain was nearly gone. But last night I was pulling the sheet up and I twisted my arm a bit and it felt like I was being stabbed. It feels a bit better now, but it does hurt again. Ugh!!!

But the river is wide, and it's too hard to cross....

FRIDAY!! And a 3 day weekend!! A much needed 3 day weekend. My plan is to do as little as possible. Lots of relaxing. I'm planning to finish the latest season of Orange is the New Black, I've only got a couple episodes left. And then lots and lots of napping. That's what I need - relaxing.

I bought some aloe vera gel from Target and it has alcohol in it. Which makes it sting. Why does it have alcohol? The stuff from Walgreens does, too. But I have other stuff that doesn't. Isn't alcohol super drying? And am I not trying to hydrate? What am I missing?

I need more coffee.

Here in this moment I'm half-way out the door......

Thursday!! I'm so glad this week is almost over, I need a nap!!

Last night I was playing Bejeweled Blitz and I accidentally bought the $20 coin package. I was trying to buy the $2 one,but I hit the wrong button. I guess at least now I have 1.5 million coins. I'm blaming my broken arm for hitting the wrong button.

I have a nice, relaxing weekend of netflix and pajama's planned. Let's hope M supports my plan. I do not want to do anything that could cause an injury. Between the broken arm, sunburn, and snot, I'm done with pain and inconvenience. I want easy for awhile.

Always it's the same old song.....

Wednesday!!! My sunburn is slowly feeling better. At least the parts that aren't peeling. I really have nothing to complain about today. I mean, yeah, I'm still sneezing and snotty and my arm hurts, but I feel okay.

Last night I went to ZammyZou's for dinner. He made steak, quinoa and a salad. It was very good. Then we watched The Breakfast Club. One of my all time favorites.

I have 11 voice mails to deal with and today is the first day of our "Decorate the Office" fundraising activity. I need to make sure we are all set up for that. So far our summer long fundraiser has been quite successful. I'm very happy about that!!

Anticipation is running through me.....

Tuesday....blogging is hard because typing with one hand is hard. But I'm getting better at it.

I had a great weekend. The Pride parade was fantastic. But I got so sunburned.My nose and shoulders are blistering. It's incredibly painful. To add to that, I'm dripping snot. I'm just a mess.

Last night I cooked for M - a General Tso stir fry with ramen noodle cake under it and a couple of the egg rolls we made a few weeks ago. It was fantastic. And then we watched The Martian. It was a very good movie. The only bad part of the night was sneezing and blowing my nose every 15 seconds. Ugh!!!!

Tonight is dinner with ZammyZou. He make the best salads.

One, two, three, they gonna run back to me....

Thursday!!! Happy birthday, M!!!

I'm super excited to add Elle King to the list of concerts I'm going to!! That is going to be a great show! So many super awesome concerts coming up!

I have a ton of work to get through this morning. Ugh!!

But honey if I had to choose...

I can't believe it's only Wednesday. This week is dragging on and on. I slept horribly last night, I kept waking up coughing. I so hope I'm not getting sick. I don't really have time for it.

If I hear "Come Sail Away" by Styx on the radio one more time, I'm going to scream. 3 of the stations I alternate between have been playing it like over and over. I liked the song 1800 listens ago. But now it won't go away.

But if your hopes should pass away....

Tuesday!!!  It's been a long last week and a half. Having a broken arm is harder than I ever imagined. Only being able to type with one hand is extremely difficult. I'm trying hard not to whine about it, but it does really hurt. The doctor guy told me that all the pain would be gone within another week. I hope he's right!!

Really, that is all that is going on in  my life. It's been my arm and really nothing else. I haven't wanted to do anything or go anywhere. Hopefully life gets more exciting once I ditch the splint!!

Rendezvous then I'm through with you.....

Thursday! This morning I have an appointment with an orthopedic specialist to determine my fate, Hopefully the splint will come off at least temporarily, because my arm itches. I'm trying really hard to just suck it up, but that's making me cranky. So I'm pretty much annoyed with everyone about everything. So don't take it personally. I'm annoyed with everything. Mostly because I'm in pain and trying not to whine about it.

Cause' you've come to rescue me.....

Tuesday.....I had a long weekend. Apparently I suck at rollerblading because I fell and broke my arm. And now I suck at typing because I can only use one hand. I'm trying not to whine, but this hurts. A lot. My whole left side hurts. Even the drugs don't really help. Ugh!

In better news, it was a great excuse yo go shopping. I stopped at Goodwill and bought every pain of leggings they had. Because I can't do buttons or snaps. So at least I will be comfy even if I'm breaking the work dress code.

I never seem to find what I'm looking for....

FRIDAY!!!  The work week is nearly over. I'm ready for the weekend! Tonight is grocery shopping with the Princess followed by cleaning the kitchen. Tomorrow I have tentative plans to go rollerblading. If that falls through, then I will definitely be doing something that burns calories. A walk maybe.

Last night I had a taste test and I added up all the points of the samples and it was as many points as dinner. So I had cauliflower and an orange for dinner. I need to be careful with the unconscious eating. The things I don't really think about, like licking the spoon. Those things have calories, and I need to make sure to give them points.

I think I'm ready to paint my nails again. They seem to be doing so much better. Now I need to make them pretty.

The powers that be, that force us to live like we do

The day before Friday!! It's a rainy day outside, but the week is nearly over. Just 2 more days before the weekend.

Tonight I have a taste test thing, and I really need the money. Eating healthy is way  more expensive than living on junk food. And junk food tastes better. Why am I even doing this? Yeah, the wanting to fit in smaller sized clothes things. And the wanting to be healthy thing. So I'm probably making the right choice.

Sway through the crowd to an empty space....

Wednesday!! My weigh-in was okay. I'm at 7 pounds lost total, which is decent for 2 weeks. But obviously I wanted more! I want to lose like 20 pounds overnight. It was so nice last night that I went for a walk.

I went to a workshop over lunch yesterday and they served a fantastic lunch. And I could not resist eating the creme brulee. At 26 points, it was not a good choice. But it was worth every bite. So I am now out of weekly extra points. I'm going to have to be super careful this week. But I can totally do it! The scale is going down and my clothes fit better.

Speaking of clothes, the Princess cleaned out her closet and gave me a huge stack of stuff. Some of it was mine that she was returning. But some of it was awesome, smaller sizes. I'm thrilled that I can comfortably fit my fat into a size 13/14 from Aeropostale.

It's only fear that makes you run.....

Tuesday! Weigh in day! In a few hours I will know exactly how the ice cream affected my weight goal. But I'm feeling pretty okay about it. We'll see.....

So last night on my way home from work I encountered a super big jackass. Traffic was stop and go,and I was just driving along minding my own business. An old guy on a motorcycle in the next lane started screaming at me. I turned the music down to hear what he was saying. Apparently he saw my equality sticker and was yelling that I was a "homo" or a "homo-lover" and a whole bunch of other nice things. It took a lot to not turn my car into him and run him down. But I didn't. And I also didn't yell anything back because really, what would it accomplish?

I've never really had to deal with that sort of asshattery, and I really, really wanted to call him some horrible names. But the truth is that I feel kind of sorry for him. It must be horrible to have so much hate in your heart for someone you don't even know. I'm not gay, but I do support gay rights. And I'm nice to people who are nice to me. Wouldn't the world be such a better place if everyone could be nice to each other?

You put the sparks to the flame.....

Another Monday....I had an excellent weekend, Very relaxing, and no stress. I did go a bit over my WW on Saturday, but the Cold Stone chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream was totally and absolutely worth it! It was sooooo good. And I really didn't eat that much of it.

Both the shrimp fajita and chicken fajita salads I made turned out excellently. I will definitely be making both again.  I also got almost caught up on laundry. I'm very excited about that. It seems like the laundry is never ending, so to almost see the bottom of the basket makes me very happy.

I started watching the new version of the Beauty and the Beast tv show. I'm still undecided, but I think I like it.

Isn't this world a crazy place?

FRIDAY!!!! This week has gone pretty fast. Which kinda makes sense since it was a short week.

I had a great night last night with the Princess and M. We taught her how to roll her own cigarettes and M gave her a roller. He is so kind and generous. Then we ordered pizza, and I ate a ton of it. I blew my weekly WW points all on the pizza. But it was soooo good. Totally worth it. But now I have to be extra careful this weekend to not go over my points. I can do this!!

Hypnotic funky fresh.....

Thursday!! It's been a pretty good week so far, here's to hoping that continues! I've managed to stay on track with Weight Watchers and stay within my points. And I even went on the treadmill last night. This weekend will present a challenge with the no drinking thing, but I know I can do it! With the dietbet.com pot up to $170, I have to make sure that I hit my 4% loss goal. I would also like to end June with only 20 pounds left to lose, and that is absolutely realistic at this point. That is super exciting!!

There is a super yummy Cajun shrimp recipe in my WW weekly book that I want to try. I need to go to the grocery store. I wish the Princess would eat shrimp, it is so low in points. She is really missing out!!

Somewhere out on that horizon....

It's Wednesday already! I love short weeks. Last night I had a really good night. It started with a walk to the playground and swinging. I haven't been on a swing in a few years, so it was fun. I could have done without the trip down the slide though. I've got a ton of extra weight, but none of it is on my hips. So they banged against the plastic and ouch!! lol

Then me and M played cribbage. And because wonders never cease, I actually won 2 games. But I also badly lost a game, and since the skunk is worth 2 games, we ended the night 50/50. Although M was really not playing fair. He pulled out the Reeses Peanut Butter Cups for a distraction. When that didn't work, out came the oreos. Followed by talking in detail about cake and ice cream and ice cream cake. It was hard to keep my head in the game when all I could do was fantasize about yummy food.

I didn't hit the 5 pound mark at my weigh-in, but I guess a 4.2 pound loss is okay. And next week I will hit 5 pounds. If I can avoid cake and ice cream and everything else I love to eat.

I want your leather studded kiss in the sand....

A Tuesday that feels like a Monday....I had a pretty good weekend. I took lots and lots of naps!! I also planted lots of pretty flowers in pots. And they have all been named, which is the important part!!

Today is my first Weight Watchers weigh-in. I'm hopefully optimistic. I stayed within my points, although I did use some of my weekly points on ice cream. Today is also the first day of the dietbet contest. I uploaded my weight and pictures last night and I'm ready to go. I have 30 days to lose 4% of my weight. I can totally do that. I think.

I need to find time to go to the fabric store to get the stuff for me and C-C-W to make our tutu skirts for Pride. We are trying to get The Princess to go, but she doesn't really seem interested. It's such a fun event. And we've never done costumes before, so that will be awesome!!

Sometimes you gotta stay in.....

FRIDAY!! I am so ready for a nice, long, relaxing 3 day weekend. So hopefully that's the way it goes! The only challenge will be having to avoid alcohol and having to eat within my points. I've done well the first 3 days, so there is no reason I can't continue. Even with all of the weekend temptations like yummy breakfasts and crunchy snacks. I will stick to carrots and water. I can do this!!!

I've been fighting with Bingo Blitz for the past week trying to win the final collection item in one of the rooms. The game will just not let me win it so I can move onto the new room that just opened. I've been playing slots to try and level up, but when you get to such a high level you need so much xp to level up that it's nearly impossible. I guess if this is my biggest problem, I should be happy with my life. But I'm still cranky about it!!

But you know that there's nowhere that I'd rather be than with you here today.....

I woke up thinking it was Friday. Or at least hoping it was Friday. But it's not. Maybe tomorrow.

2 full days of Weight Watchers and I've stayed completely on plan. I have a feeling that Tuesday is going to result in a pretty significant weight loss. At least 5 pounds. But I guess it will really depend on how I do this weekend. I'm catching on as to what the higher point items I should avoid are. Like anything with sugar. A piece of French Silk Pie from Bakers Square is 30 points. My daily point allotment is 30 points. I don't see French Silk Pie in my future.

I so badly want to paint my nails. But I also know I should wait just a bit longer. I don't want to go through the icky cuticle thing again. But I miss pretty polish.

I understand about indecision.....

It's Wednesday! Weight Watchers at work started yesterday. I was quite dismayed to see the number on the scale. But thankfully I have M who I think is going to be extremely supportive on this journey. I'm so fortunate!! The new program is quite a bit different from the older ones. The oatmeal I used to eat for 6 points is now between 9 and 11 due to all the sugar. And since I only get 30 points a day, I will not be eating it anymore.

I have the perfect shoes to wear with the top I have on, but I couldn't wear them because my shoes from yesterday gave me blisters. So now I'm covered in bandaids and wearing slides.

I heard last night that my brothers ex-wife took her life this past weekend. Although I haven't talked to her in a number of years, it makes me feel so sad. I was her maid of honor and I planned her bachlorette party. I don't know what she was going through, but I wish I would have known and could have helped somehow. Now there are 4 kids without a mom. That's the saddest part. Those poor babies.

Sweep the streets I used to own....

It's not Monday! That makes me happy. I'm very much looking forward to a 3 day weekend! Today is day 1 of Weight Watchers. I think I'm ready! I will admit that giving up alcohol is probably going to the hardest part. That and McDonalds. But it's for the best. Last night me and M went to a Chinese buffet as a sort of last hurrah before I begin this journey. I ate way, way too much. But it was wonderful!

Look at the stars, look how they shine for you

Monday!! I had a pretty good weekend, but it wasn't nearly long enough. At least I have a 3 day weekend to look forward to. And only half a day of work today! The Princess is starting her GED tests today. I really, really, really hope she does well. She needs this for a lot of reasons, but mainly for her self confidence. Fingers and toes crossed!

M has been building things to display his plants in, and is doing a fantastic job. The window shelf thing looks so super nice!! I'm super excited to see all the finished work, but I have the feeling that it is going to be a continuous project. Which is great! We named 2 of the plants, and they seem to be very happy in their new home outside the bedroom window.

I think I may have hit the snooze button about 17 times too many this morning. It's so hard to get up sometimes. I went to bed relatively early-ish, but I still just did not want to get up.

My cuticles are getting so much better. I really hate the thought of polishing my nails, but I miss the pretty colors so much! Maybe I will give it another couple of weeks.

And you don't need to wonder, you're doing fine....

FRIDAY!!! Yay!! But I left  my coffee in my car. I need to go get it because after 5 glasses of wine last night, I need more coffee. A lot more. 

I started using OPI Nail Envy earlier in the week, and now I remember why I quit using it. It chips really easy. The whole point of it is to protect my nails. I should have just went with the Pink Armor Gel, its cheaper anyway. Oh, well. 

And then the jukebox plays a song I used to know....

Thursday!! This week is nearly over. I finally have a working computer. Now hopefully I can avoid doing whatever it is that I did to break the first 2. Fingers crossed!

Not to complain, but my allergies have been awful this week! The worst they've been in a long time.

Last night I had Leeann Chins. Pretty much my most favoritest dinner ever. And then M made a surprise special dessert. It was not only yummy, but it was like one of the nicest things anyone has done for me in a long time. I'm so lucky!!

I've still got a long way to go with this cribbage thing. I'm really enjoying the game, but I can't seem to win in real life. I did successfully count a 20 point hand, but that's about the highlight of the night. I lost 2 games. I've been so worried about which cards to put in the crib that I haven't really focused on the pegging part. That's what I need to work on. But it's not over!! I will figure this out and eventually I will win!!

Out of me, into you yeah....

Sunday night.... I decided I should blog tonight since my new work computer won't be in until tomorrow afternoon. I got a virus of some sort and they told me I can't use so they are building me a new one. It's bad I got a virus, but it's good to get a new one!!

I had a great weekend. Very low key, super early bedtimes, and very little alcohol. Me and M put together a 750 piece puzzle Saturday morning. It took like 4 hours and the last piece was missing. But that's okay, it was still fun!! I got beat by 50 points in scrabble and I have no excuse this time. I only had one drink, I just got outplayed. I am really not good with making 7 letter words. Something to work on, I guess. And eggs Benedict for breakfast!! Yum!!

On my way home yesterday some old lady read ended me. I'm fine, she's fine, and our cars are fine. Except for some little paint chips on the back of mine, but very, very minor. It just made me a bit cranky because I had to stop and get out my car. Im just glad we were both fine.

I'm super excited for all the upcoming concerts. I love Def Leppard!!!!

And what I can't say in a letter....

Traffic was terrible today. But at least being stuck in my car gave me a good opportunity to have my own personal Air Supply concert. And can I just say that I was awesome! I even tried to give myself a standing ovation, but I can't really do that when I'm constantly slamming on my brakes.

Last night The Princess and I had dinner with M. And dinner was FANTASTIC! My steak was absolutely perfectly cooked. Like to the exact second! It was so yummy and I ate way too much. The crab legs were super good. Then we played Scattergories. It was fun. All in all it was a great night. The Princess and M seemed to get along great. That makes me happy!!