Update on me, since people were asking.... (probably stupidly long)
OK so lets seeeee...
1) House Stuff
As some of you know my landlord lady is a moe-ron and has basically now given her house back to the bank. The A/C broke about 7 weeks ago now - she won't fix it. She didn't have my security dep to give back, so I didn't pay rent this month (her suggestion), but I am still considering tearing her a new ass over the A/C - the heat and humidity are killing us with crabbyness and my son's migraines.
HOWEVER - we have found a house to rent, in the area we wanted, with lease to own possibilities (after a few months of trial). Its slightly less rent than this heap and several hundred sq feet larger. The area schools are larger, have a better selection of courses, and offer college dual credits and things of that nature. The landlord is also waving the pet fees. So the only bad thing is that we will have to put up a better fence for our mutts, but eh..who cares.
We probably won't be doing the lease to own because we also found some owner financed land we can afford with a good enough downpayment and will be working towards purchasing that in August when our pell grant money shows up....because...
2) The Man
I convinced the grumpy old man that there is no reason for him NOT to go back to school right now. He makes so little money, Uncle Sam and his cousin pell will pay for him to go, with plenty leftover if he does the community college for the first two years. SO we got him enrolled for a college transfer AAS, pending his assessment tests... I think it will greatly help his depression "i am not worthy" issues. He's hoping to move into forestry or environmental science.
3) The kiddos
My 10 and 13 y/o are thriving on their new ADD meds - the 10 y/o got her first achievement award and my son (13) made the A/B Honor roll for the first time ever... wOOhooo!
My 15 year old - ugh, long story here, won't get into her "bidness" except to say I made a disturbing discovery the other day that has resulted in an appointment to get her on depo shots....
4) The Job
I am SO overwhelmed its not even funny, people just keep piling it on. I had last week off and did things *I* needed to do, started packing, cleaning, running errands, etc - and now that I am back (and my effexor has kicked in) I see some clarity... I will do what I can, I always go above and beyond, but at some point the demands are inhumane, and I won't even attempt to breach that point anymore. I am NOT a super hero.
Having said that it looks like we will once again be hitting the road to visit each regional group, I just hope I don't have to travel with my boss for the entire she-bang, because her workload is just as bad as mine and she can't handle travelling AND the day to day - and I pay for it. She's never ever mean to me, don't get me wrong, but she gets so totally frazzled and I end up "cleaning up her mess" - especially when she finally decides to blow off steam, gets ****faced and insists she's ok to drive (OH HELL TO THE NO).
5) The money
Well... We're ok for now, but we had to pay a doulbe deposit on the house due to credit and we will have to pay electric and water deposits again, etc etc. I am not sure how we will pull it off, but I am working on it. Tryin not to let it get to me.
6) The rag issues
I finally got the mirena IUD today to hopefully alleviate all my PMS/DMS/POSTMS craptasticness without the BC pills of DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM. (DOOOOOOM because I turn into a murderous, raging, *****not exxagerating at all). BTW... OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH CRAMPS FROM ******G HELL.
7) RNY and Stress
I have been eating like complete crap.. no really. Drinking coffee almost exclusively, bagels, fried junk, fruit snacks (to replace a deadly gummy bear habit) etc... I haven't gained an ounce. Actually I've lost 2 lbs again (but am still safely above 160). Scary considering my eats. However - Since I have not had time to gym as much as normal I am losing muscle tone, especially in my abs, and I can feel it in my clothes. Despite what the scale says I am in danger of moving back up a size. Tomorrow I go back to the office and back to my routine, even if it kills me because...
8) Probably the most important to me right now - I am signing up to do the Breast Cancer 3 day walk in Atlanta.
(Gotta find the registration money first....hard with moving). I mentioned this to my HR dept to see if we have a team, and somehow I ended up being the team leader....soooooo yeah, its all on me. Great. lol So I am kicking around fund raising ideas, etc and trying to figure transportation/lodging, all the while I have not even registered yet cause I am too broke LOL Gotta love it. Once I scrape that moola together I will have an official donation page on the 3 day site if anyone wants to show support, not sure if I am allowed to put it in my signature... i will ask.
I got a new dress (for $1.50 loooool) that is begging for photos, so as soon as I figure out where my memory card to my camera went I will get that handled.
I miss ya'll and love ya too! I do read here just don't always post :)
1) House Stuff
As some of you know my landlord lady is a moe-ron and has basically now given her house back to the bank. The A/C broke about 7 weeks ago now - she won't fix it. She didn't have my security dep to give back, so I didn't pay rent this month (her suggestion), but I am still considering tearing her a new ass over the A/C - the heat and humidity are killing us with crabbyness and my son's migraines.
HOWEVER - we have found a house to rent, in the area we wanted, with lease to own possibilities (after a few months of trial). Its slightly less rent than this heap and several hundred sq feet larger. The area schools are larger, have a better selection of courses, and offer college dual credits and things of that nature. The landlord is also waving the pet fees. So the only bad thing is that we will have to put up a better fence for our mutts, but eh..who cares.
We probably won't be doing the lease to own because we also found some owner financed land we can afford with a good enough downpayment and will be working towards purchasing that in August when our pell grant money shows up....because...
2) The Man
I convinced the grumpy old man that there is no reason for him NOT to go back to school right now. He makes so little money, Uncle Sam and his cousin pell will pay for him to go, with plenty leftover if he does the community college for the first two years. SO we got him enrolled for a college transfer AAS, pending his assessment tests... I think it will greatly help his depression "i am not worthy" issues. He's hoping to move into forestry or environmental science.
3) The kiddos
My 10 and 13 y/o are thriving on their new ADD meds - the 10 y/o got her first achievement award and my son (13) made the A/B Honor roll for the first time ever... wOOhooo!
My 15 year old - ugh, long story here, won't get into her "bidness" except to say I made a disturbing discovery the other day that has resulted in an appointment to get her on depo shots....
4) The Job
I am SO overwhelmed its not even funny, people just keep piling it on. I had last week off and did things *I* needed to do, started packing, cleaning, running errands, etc - and now that I am back (and my effexor has kicked in) I see some clarity... I will do what I can, I always go above and beyond, but at some point the demands are inhumane, and I won't even attempt to breach that point anymore. I am NOT a super hero.
Having said that it looks like we will once again be hitting the road to visit each regional group, I just hope I don't have to travel with my boss for the entire she-bang, because her workload is just as bad as mine and she can't handle travelling AND the day to day - and I pay for it. She's never ever mean to me, don't get me wrong, but she gets so totally frazzled and I end up "cleaning up her mess" - especially when she finally decides to blow off steam, gets ****faced and insists she's ok to drive (OH HELL TO THE NO).
5) The money
Well... We're ok for now, but we had to pay a doulbe deposit on the house due to credit and we will have to pay electric and water deposits again, etc etc. I am not sure how we will pull it off, but I am working on it. Tryin not to let it get to me.
6) The rag issues
I finally got the mirena IUD today to hopefully alleviate all my PMS/DMS/POSTMS craptasticness without the BC pills of DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM. (DOOOOOOM because I turn into a murderous, raging, *****not exxagerating at all). BTW... OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH CRAMPS FROM ******G HELL.
7) RNY and Stress
I have been eating like complete crap.. no really. Drinking coffee almost exclusively, bagels, fried junk, fruit snacks (to replace a deadly gummy bear habit) etc... I haven't gained an ounce. Actually I've lost 2 lbs again (but am still safely above 160). Scary considering my eats. However - Since I have not had time to gym as much as normal I am losing muscle tone, especially in my abs, and I can feel it in my clothes. Despite what the scale says I am in danger of moving back up a size. Tomorrow I go back to the office and back to my routine, even if it kills me because...
8) Probably the most important to me right now - I am signing up to do the Breast Cancer 3 day walk in Atlanta.
(Gotta find the registration money first....hard with moving). I mentioned this to my HR dept to see if we have a team, and somehow I ended up being the team leader....soooooo yeah, its all on me. Great. lol So I am kicking around fund raising ideas, etc and trying to figure transportation/lodging, all the while I have not even registered yet cause I am too broke LOL Gotta love it. Once I scrape that moola together I will have an official donation page on the 3 day site if anyone wants to show support, not sure if I am allowed to put it in my signature... i will ask.
I got a new dress (for $1.50 loooool) that is begging for photos, so as soon as I figure out where my memory card to my camera went I will get that handled.
I miss ya'll and love ya too! I do read here just don't always post :)
Lexi - Size 6-8 and holding.
Boy life can be tough sometimes. Keep your spirits up everything will work out. We just went through a short sale on our home so I am right there with you on the money issues. My husband has a commission only job so sometimes it is tough tough but we are managing and no longer have the house hanging over our heads. We are renting a home now and actually are pretty happy with it. Love the location and it is right across from the YMCA so I have been able to stick to a fairly regular workout routine because of that. If I had to get in the car and drive to the gym I would not go. Got to look at the positive of things.
Miss you :-(
You know if you travel anywhere near Ohio you'll have to say hi!
Make sure to check facebook this week... looking forward to posting some pics with Jenny when I see her this week (I'm in Chicago this week on business and it's KICKING MY ASS freakin 13 hour work days)
Stay sain!
120 lbs down ;-)
Tony
You know if you travel anywhere near Ohio you'll have to say hi!
Make sure to check facebook this week... looking forward to posting some pics with Jenny when I see her this week (I'm in Chicago this week on business and it's KICKING MY ASS freakin 13 hour work days)
Stay sain!
120 lbs down ;-)
Tony
Lexi
Glad to hear you are hanging in there.
Do you have a page for your breast cancer walk? If it is allowed , post the link here?
I would donate. One of my friends is doing the walk in NY. Many friends fighting with cancers of all sorts. It is great that with the craziness of your life you are going to walk.
Laura
Glad to hear you are hanging in there.
Do you have a page for your breast cancer walk? If it is allowed , post the link here?
I would donate. One of my friends is doing the walk in NY. Many friends fighting with cancers of all sorts. It is great that with the craziness of your life you are going to walk.
Laura
Most Active
Recent Topics