getting my shit together….
Rowing was cool this weekend.
I’m getting the hang of it and really enjoy it. I wonder what it would feel like to row continuously for like 20-30 minutes on the water. I’m honestly thinking about becoming part of the novice rowing team despite the long ass drive three times a week. I feel like I finally found something I like to do and it would be awesome if I could actually get good at it. It’s still debatable at this point due to the time involvement - 1 hour total commute time - waking up at 4:15 to get out of the house by 4:30am to get there by 5:00am to start.
Now mind you I used to get up at 4:30am when I was in the military and had to go do the physical training at the base which was a good 30 minutes away.
We’ll have to see. Although I have to say - today we were coached by a new dude who is the coach for the novice group - he’s like 6′2 or something like that - long, lean and at least 30 years old which was actually kinda nice. I see NO wedding ring (I know it doesn’t mean shit but hey), dude is a total GEEK and a bit verbose for my tastes but seems like a nice dude. I was thinking about his balls so I guess I’m interested 
Turn off though - dirty fingernails.
Unless you’re a mechanic - dirty fingernails don’t fly with me. Let’s hope he was doing yard work before he showed up this morning - preferably in the backyard of his 4 bedroom house in Palo Alto in which he resides ALONE - because he hasn’t met the likes of ANNIE GIRL 
We can dream no?
Food.
Ah the sordid topic.
I actually did some calorie counting and found out I did 1400 calories today. Now the sweet potato chips with mango/pineapple salsa were totally unnecessary - but hey it happened. My brother berated me to no end about the sugar/fat content of my meals. Whatever. I put up with this shit because I know it helps him with his own dieting (day 9 of nutrisystem with no cheat day) but I have to say that I’ve told him more than once to tread lightly.
I also managed to transfer funds today - from my higher APR card (damn it to hell when the introductory rate fizzles out - now it’s 10.99 and that’s AFTER I called to get it lowered from 13.99 - WTF?!) to two lower apr cards (1.75 and 1.99 respectively) so that makes me feel a lot better. Now we can get back to the business of paying this shit off. I was doing well until I got off track. So I’ve got about 8 grand to pay off right now and some decent cards that will let me do it by next April. No more purchases on credit cards - I’ve already removed them from my wallet. No need to anymore - I’m not going to pay for anything but car rental on my southwest card to earn rapid rewards points. So I feel like my finances are getting into check little by little. That feels pretty damn good.
it’s fucked how hard you work to make it and how quickly it slips away 
My house is looking better - I managed to pick up more stuff - cut the pile on my bed down to at least 1/3 left which is fantastic. I also have tons of trash to throw out.
I even managed to look up my DYSON’s problem on their website - so I’ll do some ‘filter’ cleaning tomorrow to see if that’ll rectify my poor suction issue.
yeah, things are getting into order.
Tomorrow I’ll go ahead and sign up for my online classes for my classes - see if I can get my union to reimburse me. $260.00 is a lot of money - it’d be nice to get it back.
I had dover sole and vegetable biryani rice for dinner tonight along with a side of organic heirloom tomato w/lowfat cucumber yogurt dressing. It was quite good. Now my house smells like fish despite all of these candles and open windows - but I’m sure my body is thanking me.
Gym tomorrow morning?
alright - let’s not get crazy
Well, Anniegirl, things seem to be looking up considerably. I don’t much care for dirty fingernails in guys OR women, so I’d (personally) pass on the rowing coach, but the rowing itself sounds excellent, and well worth the 30 minute drive. House cleaning, financial wizardry, good food choices…omigosh! I am soooo proud of you! I truly wish I could eat fish - knowing how good it is for you and all - but I spent so much of my childhood eating it, and being traumatized with fishbones in my mouth that I just can’t bring myself to eat it. Shrimp, scallops, lobster, clams - fine - but the scaly things with BONES, I just can’t manage no way no how. Oh, and I’m glad that you understand your brother’s need to lecture you on diet in order to keep himself focused - we all do that to a degree, don’t you think? When we’re zooming along nicely: eating right, losing steadily, etc., we think we’ve finally got it whupped, and have some answers that we feel obliged to share, whether people WANT us to share them or not. I have finally realized that I don’t have ANY of the damned answers, so with me, it’s just slogging along one day after the other trying to make good choices, sometimes succeeding, sometimes not - but never so all-fired successful that I’d presume to give anyone else advice. Not anymore. Blah. And yes, I’ve worked hard all my life, and you’re right - it all can slip away far too easily when you’re not paying attention. Just one more thing - like food - that requires constant monitoring, it seems. Oh, well.
Hugs,
Z
wow!! 4:30 am! that sounds a bit hard to me. however it would be great if you can do it. It is so important to find a type of exercise that you can like.
You got soooo much done…. well done. big hug.
love,
iniya
Wow, girl are you on a roll or what. I am so glad you like your rowing classes, it is fun to exercise when we have a passion for what we are doing.
I also took my credit cards out of my wallet, and most important I took DH’s cards away too. Didn’t even feel guilty cause they are all under my name. I hid them under my mattress
Luv ya
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Pretty good going Annie girl!
The rowing sounds like fun, you almost make me feel like trying it out myself
Those low interest rates are wonderful - you’ll be paid down in no time. Good for you for taking the credit cards out of your purse.
Take Care, dear lady…Ruby
I love the sound of the rowing. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, just seems so peaceful to me, just the water and you, and the team, and the guy’s balls
Why does food always spoil our good times?
Oh, totally agree with you about the fingernails, too. Was quite irate with Radio Boy and made him go wash his hands. His nails are always dirty and mixing boards just aren’t dirty places to be!
DO what you love Annie! If you like to Row- Do it. Don’t let a drive stop you.
WTG on paying down those credit card bills!
I really like Myfooddiary.com for tracking calories. It’s $9 a month but has really helped me so far!
You can do this Annie!!!
Love YA!
LOL!! Thinking about his balls is always a good sign
Im on http://www.thedailyplate.com to track my calories. Gotta start anew tomorrow.
Phone problems have had me off for a bit; now fixed (hopefully). Ever so slowly getting caught up on my favs. Good to see you are still rowing (and thinking about men’s balls); pass on the dirty fingernails too. Felt awful about the poor kid who pulled a knife; but honestly, felt worse for the family who probably had the sh*t scared outta them. Sweetie, you have a job very few people could even begin to do and you sure seem great at it.
Okay, Anniegirl, where ARE you? I know you didn’t say anything about having to go anywhere, and I happen to depend on reading you with my morning coffee. This is two mornings in a row, WITHOUT notice, that my coffee has been unaccompanied by Annie. It’s not so great. I’ve got my psychic feelers out, but nothing’s coming through. Are you okay (please)?
Hugs,
Z