Spring...and Unemployment

Spring is here...I have awaited this season like no other spring. Maybe because I'm 53, but I just do not enjoy winter like I used to. Shoveling has become a chore, not a "zen" thing like it used to be, and I don't handle the cold so well anymore. But with this lovely season, comes a not so great thing- my husband has lost his job after almost 19 years with the "company". They have decided to eliminate the entire shift (his whole work family), and absorb what they do into the "mother ship". It's very sad. I feel for him, although on the outside it doesn't appear to bother him all that much. If I worked with the same core group of folks for that long, I would feel like they were ripping tiny pieces of my heart out. It would never be the same - you say you'll keep in touch, but do we really? I know I've finally lost the best friend I've ever had because I didn't treat our friendship with as much importance as it deserved. I take the onus on that one, because she did try to keep it up, she really did. I dropped the ball.

Back to him - now what do we do to keep him busy and productive - for not so much money? For with unemployment comes a cutback - a serious cutback - on everything. I will have to come up with a plan for him (secretly) so that he feels like he is contributing. I'll let you all know how it goes!

Rose

Procrastination. That's what I should have named this blog. I wish I were as disciplined as some that I have read, but I guess that's not my style. I had high hopes for this year - I was going to lose.some.weight..., but so far I have gained my fair share. What is the matter with me? It must be tha addictive side of me that prevents me from....but no - it is real. I do feel hunger all.the.time! And even when not hungry, find myself drawn to whatever is in the house that is edible. Random thoughts. I have been doing a lot of thinking these days....now I'm feeling guilty for not finishing a project for Tim (his airline flights) - it's just so complicated trying to please him!

I will try to be better from this day forward - I will do my best to blog once a week, and stay on track with the eating thing. I must figure out a way to discipline myself. What's it going to take? A stroke?....

2010 - A New Beginning

For some reason, this year holds great promise. In my head. I have all these resolutions I would like to keep, but there are so many, it would be impossible. Let me see if I can narrow it down.

1. STAY ON BUDGET!
2. No buying anything unless it's necessary
3. Watch what you eat. If you lose weight because of it, great!
4. FOCUS! At work and at home...
5. Plan ahead for meals. No looking for dinner at the last moment!
6. Delegate..
7. Start walking!

That's a sampling. I would continue, but I'd bore even myself. I hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year!

Happy Birthday, Dad !

Dear Dad - You have been gone almost 6 years, and I miss you every day. You are the one who gave me my sense of humor, my work ethic, everything that is important, you have given me. I wish you could have been around to see what kind of man Sean has turned out to be. He is a kind, loving and giving person. He still has some things to work out, but the process is turning out to be a good one. He misses you. So much. We all do. You would have been 77 years old today. Happy Birthday Dad. We love and miss you!!!

The Busy Season

Busy, busy season. It's finally over. Weeks, no, months of planning, wrapping, spending and doing over in a couple of hours. But, I'm glad it's over. It seems to be more stressful as I get older. The husband was out of control for a while there, but seems to be back to normal (as normal as that might be). He's going in to work tonight for a while, so...the dishes are done, the presents are put away, the lights are lit, the dogs are fed, and everyone's in their room preoccupied with their gifts. This time is my time, selfishly - I am going to relax on the couch and watch "A Christmas Story", a movie I have always wanted to watch but never have. Merry Christmas everyone- if anyone is out there, have a wonderful year!

My favorite place...

I have a very unusual habit. In our bathroom at work, there are 5 stalls. I've named them Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. The last stall is definitely my most favorite! It's an oxymoron - a handicapped stall on the second floor with no elevator....ah, well. You could hold a dance contest in that stall. Kind of a strange obsession with the bathroom? Just gives me a happy feeling to use the "Big Stall" as Friday is my favorite day of the week - work week is done, and anticipation follows. What will the weekend bring? How much work will I get done? It's a mystery

New Years Goal

I've been neglectful. Guess this isnt the season to start a blog. Between the Holidays, work, the "farm", winter, and the final course for my CTIS Certificate, I've not had a lot of free time. Also you must notice I left the house out - it is in quite a state, and we have company coming tomorrow. Brian is coming for his annual Christmas visit, which means I lose the spare bedroom (laundry and computer room/office) for the time he is here. I also think that I need a purpose to blog. I just don't think about insightful things all the time - I have a mundane mind, and sometimes it just.shuts.down.

January 1st - the start date
June 30th - the deadline
Goal - lose 50 pounds by the time of our 35th Class Reunion

It's a worthy goal, and if I put it "out there" it may give me more incentive to keep it up. Making my daily eating habits public (although no one is reading that I know of) will just bolster my resolve. So starting New Years Day, I will write all that I have eaten that day, truthfully, even if I slip.....