I DID IT!

Posted by gottaloose4 on September 10th, 2008 |Filed Under So the semester starts! | 8 Comments

So Monday, didn’t work out so well with waking up early enough in time to get a decent swim in and get ready for school, so I decided to try it this morning.  Last night the hubby was asleep by 8p and I by8:30p (I sound old, but it’s just because we’re so busy everyday, AND i wanted to get to the gym this morning).  So I did, the alarm went off at 3:45a, and to the hubby’s surprise I was getting ready for a swim at the gym. :)  He kind of sighed out of frustration because he doesn’t have to get up until 5:30a and I broke into his sleep; but nonetheless I was outta the house by 3:50a and then in the pool by 4:10a.  Didn’t have nearly as much distance as I did previously for 2 reasons, 1 i was running outta time and 2 i was tired!  so a bit disappointed that i’ll have to work my way up to 3,000 yards again, but at the same time, not surprised what 3 weeks can take away from you.  so all in all, i’m extremely excited that i had the urge to get up and go this morning and that i’ve been able to get lots of accounting hmwk done and will be working on finance shortly. :)

hope all you chicks are having a blessed and wonderful, HUMP DAY! :)  can’t wait to hear of some of your posts….

September 10th WI

Posted by gottaloose4 on September 10th, 2008 |Filed Under Mini Goals | 2 Comments

There it is ladies, it’s been a while since the last WI, so I’m very happy to see that after 3 weeks of being MIA (here-online, the gym and with food choices) I’ve been able to somehow not slip up on the scale. This was a WI at 410a this morning, but nonetheless, it’s the only time I had to go to the gym…

It’s been F-O-R-E-V-E-R!

Posted by gottaloose4 on September 7th, 2008 |Filed Under So the semester starts! | 2 Comments

Hello world and chicks!  It’s been forever since I’ve checked in and Lord does it feel like I’ve needed it.  I haven’t focused on “me” and my “body” since I’ve been here, and surprisingly all my HORRIBLE choices in food and lack of exercise hasn’t shown any impacts on the scale YET, but I know if I keep it up it’s going to start packing on again and it’s going to become hard to stop it.  So I’ve decided to stop what I’m doing with hitting it so hard with school the ENTIRE day and then focus on the hubby and family at night and take 20 minutes for ME. 10 minutes to get on here and check in and 10 minutes for some quiet time, which includes some prayer.

School started on Tuesday (the 2nd) and it’s a full schedule with really demanding core classes, so I’ve been focusing on em pretty hard. amazing how much work i have when i don’t even have the textbooks yet.  which is another story with prices…my CHEM class alone is going to cost me roughly $300 for USED books!  :(  I’m trying not to stress about it, going to see if there’s something I can arrange with the professor in NOT buying the book. :: cross your fingers ::  speaking of that and exercising, in order for me to fit exercise (particularly my swim) in my school schedule and life; I have to wake up at 4:30a in order to get an hour swim in so I can come home and get ready for school with a shower and stuff.  Which I am COMPLETELY willing to do, because in all honesty, I feel 150% better about myself when I do, problem is I need to have the energy to be able to wake up that early and be able to stay up late and do hmwk.  So I’m going to test it out tomorrow morning at 4:30a and try to do my best in rushing in the morning so that I can stay on track with my priorities.  wish me luck!

So no luck in finding a PT job…still trying though.  I’ve enlisted in a program at school that helps in looking for students jobs that include internships related with your major or PT jobs, so I’m praying I see some positive, flexible results.

That’s it for now, I got tons of hmwk to get to….tomorrow will be WI, since I haven’t had an “official” one in a while.  talk to you guys tomorrow!

R.I.P Aunt Linda

Posted by gottaloose4 on August 30th, 2008 |Filed Under The end of summer is nearing... | 7 Comments

Sorry I’ve been MIA lately. I lost my Aunt Linda this past Wednesday (Aug 27th). Been consoling my family and trying to stay strong myself. I really don’t want to get into details, but prayers for peace for my family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all in advance…

As far as my progress, naturally no exercise or really any “watching what I eat” the past few days, although I haven’t had much of an appetite anyway. TOM FINALLY came! And I must say that I already feel much better with my tummy and overall, amazingly since I haven’t been exercising at all. I did go for a very light swim at my Aunt’s house today but I wouldn’t really call it exercising, it was more just casual floating…lol. It was more to keep her company than anything else; she would like me to continue meeting her each morning for a swim, and I hope I can keep up with her, at least through this weekend before Tuesday (when school starts). WI will be on Monday, even with the holiday, and I’m hoping to squeeze some time in at the gym pool this weekend. I think it’ll help with releasing some emotions with this heavy week thus far.

I hope everyone has had a blessed week and had a FANTASTIC FRIDAY!

Man, this REALLY sucks!

Posted by gottaloose4 on August 26th, 2008 |Filed Under The end of summer is nearing... | 7 Comments

I’m really disappointed with the WI today; I gained back 2 lbs this past week, I really think it’s b/c of 3 issues…1.I didn’t exercise last week like I normally do, which really scares me, if it’s the cause b/c when school starts I’m not going to be able to keep up with the routine I’ve been doing this summer. 2.The food choices over the weekend were HORRIBLE! Absolutely HORRIBLE…had fast food on Friday night with the hubby, Saturday had restaurant brunch with family from out of town and 3.My stupid, stupid, stupid TOM hasn’t come yet, and he was supposed to show up on the 15th, so maybe some water retention? I feel bloated and just gross all over, haven’t been digesting my food like I normally do, if you catch my drift….so I’m just negative right now about everything. To top it off, I’m REALLY lazy, I got up went to the pool this morning only to discover that it’s closed for “cleaning” until 12p this afternoon, but there’s no point in going there at that time, because it’s going to be really really really full. So I’ll have to just start up again tomorrow…tomorrow seems like it never comes, lately. :: sighs :: I hope everyone has had a great TACO TERRIFIC TUESDAY thus far, and I hope some positive posts are around so that it’ll encourage me to let all the negative feelings go away. :) hugs to all….

August 25-29

Posted by gottaloose4 on August 26th, 2008 |Filed Under Mini Goals | 5 Comments

I slipping and I can’t get up. :(

Last week before school starts!

Posted by gottaloose4 on August 25th, 2008 |Filed Under The end of summer is nearing... | 1 Comment

And I’ve already gotten off track…a friend called me early this morning to let me know that she’s stopping into town for a few hours today, so of course I blew off the gym to go with her for a few hours and her kids.  It was fun, we ran a few errands for her and the kids, got lunch, went to downtown disney for some shopping and entertainment then came back.  It was nice to see her kids (my god daughter included) and my friend, a bit disappointed with the food choices today though (had a big mac sandwich and a quarter of bread pudding from jazz kitchen) :(  with no exercise, I feel like a total fatty, not to mention I was supposed to have WI today, but I guess I can’t be too harsh on myself; as I always say, “Nothing I can do about what’s already been done, only moving fwd now.” So that’s what I’m doing, have every intention of going in for my long swi tomorrow morning and jumping back into the routine of things with my eating.  Hope everyone had a WONDERFUL and MAGNIFICENT MONDAY! can’t wait to read some of your posts.

Droggy Friday…

Posted by gottaloose4 on August 23rd, 2008 |Filed Under The end of summer is nearing... | 5 Comments

So the interview went REALLY well last night, I ended up being for a Commercial Listing Company about 25 minutes from my house and right off the freeway, so wouldn’t be difficult from school.  Anyway, at the end of the interview he asked if I could come in today for a 2nd interview/typing tests, and I told him I would, he sd he would give me a call with availability times.  I went to the mall again and bought another “interview” shirt from Express…first time I’ve been able to shop there since high school! Yay me! I think that was the perk of my ENTIRE WEEK!  Anyway I hadn’t heard anything from him by 1:30p so I decided to give him a call to check in, and he sd, “When I sd that yesterday, i was just checking your availability, percisely why I asked for your phone number. When I’m ready for you to come in for testing then I’ll go ahead and give you a call.”  So at that moment I entirely shut down. lol sound so dramatic, but I don’t want to work with ppl like that, and just his demeanor yesterday was just “off.”  So that’s it about that….I started posting my resume to adds again late this afternoon.

I did a tiny swim this afternoon to release some frustration, only about 500 yards (the pool was REALLY full).  Did some housecleaning and then started feeling really blah.  :: sighs :: I think it’s more from being on a high from yesterday’s interview and results and then the saddening affect of today’s conversation and then lack of sleep this week. Some reason the hubby and I can’t get comfy this week…so YAY TO FRIDAY NIGHTS! I hope everyone has been doing EXCELLENT, think I’m going to treat myself to a glass of wine to say goodbye to a crazy week.

Owwwie…

Posted by gottaloose4 on August 21st, 2008 |Filed Under The end of summer is nearing... | 6 Comments

Good morning chicks!  I think this is the earlist I’ve posted, but it’s more so because of the busy day I have ahead of me.  I’m helping my mom with her business this morning for about 2 hours or so…and then have to go shopping to buy a nice INTERVIEW SHIRT!!! That’s right ladies, I’ve landed an interview…lol it’s with the creepy guy I mentioned yesterday, on the phone he didn’t sound creepy.  I decided last night to leave directions in how to get to the office with the phone number and what I’m wearing for the hubby when he gets home, in case ANYTHING happens to me, you dig? :)  I know I’m paranoid, but..IDK, I’m just wierd I guess.

Thanks to EVERYONE (RACH, LOSINGIT, CATHERINE999, RUNNINGBEE & LILLIE) for your supportive comments and encouragement, it means to so much to know that I have “cyber” support too. :) I truely do consider you all friends, thanks again. 

I decided to skip out on the exercise today, it’ll be my “off” day, considering I have a non-planned out weekend this weekend I’ll hit up the pool Saturday to make up for today.  My title is referring to my body, EVERYTHING seems to be extremely tight and sore this morning, which is a big something since it’s been a while since I’ve felt that way now. :)  At least the hard work is paying off at this point now. Well, nothing else to really report this morning, too early for me I think, I’ll let you all know about the interview as soon as I can.  Hugs to all!

Hope everyone has a TERRIFIC THURSDAY! (one more day until friday)….

Maybe I watch “The First 48″ too much?

Posted by gottaloose4 on August 20th, 2008 |Filed Under The end of summer is nearing... | 4 Comments

Thanks to everyone for the kind words of encouragement, I reflect back on them when I’m doing my morning swim, it’s amazing how much all of your words help me out!  Hugs to all!

So, as for my title….as many of you know, I have been searching for a PT job since my hubby’s income is just not cuttin it for right now, with our mtg pymt, truck pymt, credit cards, and school tuition and gas (whew…gas ::shakes head::)  well, I applied to many jobs the past two weeks, starting from careerbuilder.com, monster.com, jobs in the newspaper and craigslist.com.  I just got to email responses from two job positions I applied for on craigslist! :) I’m completely ecstatic; the first job looks like for a legit company, one that is established in my community, but the second one, sounds kind of wierd.  It’s for a data entry position that is available after 4p Mon-Fri for only 4-5 hours a day…the guy who responded to my resume post isn’t very professional, he leaves one or two sentences and just places his name at the bottom of the email.  I am supposed to call him tonight after 6p…don’t they normally contact you if they want to speak to you?  I don’t know, it just sounds wierd.  LOL I haven’t mentioned that to the hubby at all, because he doesn’t really want me to get a job right now anyway…after I speak to this guy tonight I hope that these fears will settle and I won’t be so wierded out…I think I may just be watching too much of my fav TV show (The First 48)…lol.  Thanks to everyone for your encouraging words during this search for a job.

I hope everyone is having a WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY…happy half of the week, hump day!  :)


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