Going on :)

May 14, 2007

It always seems like so much goes on- and then I sit to write about it, and it doesn't seem like so much.
The good news- I got a B in Stats :D  Whoooo!  I thought I would have to take the darn class twice- but nope I passed!

Belly dancing class is awesome!  It's a lot of fun- and the moves aren't so hard.  I'm glad I'm taking it. The one week we didn't have class I tried cardio-kickboxing.  Yes I did live through it but wow- that was an experience.  Maybe in the fall I'll try to do it full time- providing I don't fall out :D

I have class 3 nights  a week - which is great because it could have been 4! so I am enjoying my couple of nights off a week and going with it.  Lots and lots of research this semester- and not surprisingly- more to come.

The pounds have slowed but the inches come off and I'm trying to focus on that and not obsess about the other- however old habits die hard.  So I'm banning myself from my weekly weigh-in for a few weeks to get my mind right.

I'm still writing up a storm for school and personal- which is great.  The summer season is always really slow.  I found a job - much closer to Fenton no less that I am trying to figure out if I should apply for it. I'll light a few candles and figure it out :D

okie- on to research :D


End of the Month

Apr 22, 2007

Wow!  This month!  It's almost over and I'm exhausted.  Next sunday signals my week off from school (minus the belly dancing class that starts on Monday) and I can't wait.  This weekend was Xander's party- which I found to be a huge success and a great time. Despite cake, carmel corn and chips and salsa we had a healthy spread and no one seemed to mind! Which is good because it takes a lot of time to chop of fruits and veggies!  however my brain did kick in and I got stuff from the cheap rack since I knew I was going to use it that day. My final concert for the season - again a lot of fun and very successful.  My parents and grandparents were there, it was a nice show. I have finals Mon and Wed. and then a step show on Sat. (no worries that means over time in my pay check!)
This month has stressed me- just a lot of running around back and forth, but part of that stress was not from eating crap but how to cram in the protein every day!  Back to tuna and shakes :D  I am finding it easier to make better choices about things and not feel bad when I have the not so great things in small portions.  It's still a learning process,  and a planning process.  Sometimes the good stuff is not readily available and it means I should have stuff on hand.  I'm getting there :)  Spring's schedule will blow beyond the telling of it.  Class til 10 4 nights a week is going to be hard on all of us, but it is only for 6 weeks. I am tired!  but with over 60 pounds gone, I don't feel as ucky (yes a techincal words i know- but it fits!).  I'm just tired because we run a lot!  even still- it's all good :)

Time Going By!

Apr 12, 2007

Things continue to zip on by! Yesterday my baby turned 4!  I'm still amazed that is he four at all!  He is such a great kid- I know I am blessed to have him. We went to Uncle Ray's to get him his birthday cone (a tradition!) and he took a huge lick and said "Mom, this is delicious!"  He is growing in leaps and bounds and continually amazes me.

Don and I went to the bariatric ball on Saturday the 7th.  It was awesome.  The atomsphere was great, the food was nice, people were fun and the dancing- well the 80's were alive and well, but we did go out and dance and use our moves!

Classes are winding up and I'm prepping for finals and then the next few semesters.  School is running in high gear. In about 4 years I should be done :D  I'm excited though.

I've had another piece published- I won runner up in a contest so I was pretty excited about it.  Just waiting now to hear about a few more that I have entered but the writing is coming along well.  Sometimes I get frustrated with it but that's normal.

I'm sure there are ooglas more happening but with all the running comes exhaustion and I'm fighting this cold that is trying to start!

oh- I did get a 98 on my paper and the Proff was impressed with my critical skills and said I made him even rethink some of his previous thoughts- yay me :)


Life in the fast lane

Mar 23, 2007

Okay- so it feels like I am always running, but it's not all bad.
On Sat. Don and I went to the ballroom dance.  Wow !  We had so much fun- we got up and danced a few times, I got asked to dance by a couple of guys, Don got asked by one of the women.  It was just great.  It wasn't the drunk half naked teenage club scene- so I was good with it all.  We plan to go back to another one.  Our dance lessons end in a week but I want to buy the instructional video so we can practice until we take lessons again next fall!
Earlier in the week I went to talk to the Director of the MPA program- about getting into his Spring class since I am one class shy of meeting requirements.  He approved me- and then asked what I wanted to do- so I say teach college.  Meanwhile I am thinking- English cuz the political science stuff I am way over!  So he explains to me that there are very few Women professors in Public Admin- and even fewer are Women of Color and how I could get a nice fat schoalrship, internship if I wanted to pursue my doctorate.  Which I do- so he gave me ideas of colleges to look at that would have programs. One of Proff's that collaborate with our dept. went through the program at Wayne State that I am looking into so I've been able to talk to him about it and get factual infomration.  So I might be able to get my PhD paid for- and get a stipend.  On top of it I am elligible for a reasearch fellowship in the fall.
I've signed Xander up for the second season of soccer and he will start drum lessons in July- when my schedule isn't so hellish!
We're going to see Ang next weekend- yay!  Then the ball the next, then PA the following, then Xander's party and then his final soccer class.
Whew :)

Books and writing

Mar 13, 2007

so I was talking to Ang last night and we half joked about writing a book together on eating disorders.  Then we would scoop up Xander and Steph and hit the US on a nation wide book and speech tour.  So of course I dream about it and it continues to sound like a good idea - well maybe except travling by bus- we might just be so popular that we can get flown out for special speeches :)

so anyhow the whole point now being amazing how chain reactions take place from actions you take.  I believe in Karma and karmic retributions for good and bad, not as if Karma is a regulator- more a balancer and check point for when you really want to keep a carton of eggs in the car so when a car cuts you off, you can cut them off and toss an egg out the window at them- you don't :)

again with the rambling- anyhow because I had surgery and feel better, I am more willing to try things, I do not feel like I have to continue to prove myself, make excuses- I am just enjoying being.  At the same time- I am learning again to be comfortable with who I am.  I still feel like there is a long ways to go before I am happy with my body- but I am making those changes.

I'm sure there was a point to these thoughts when I started to type- but it's lost :)  It's okay- it will come back.  I have begun to critique a new book- it dicusses pre- birth planning, and whil I am reviewing this critically- I find I agree with some points the gentleman makes- such as HOW you look at things that happen.  You have a choice- you can accept them and learn- or you can cry about the injustices.  I think I'm getting pretty good at learning from.  Maybe that's where my life journey is?  

The Countdown

Mar 11, 2007

I have shoes, 2 dresses to choose from, a hotel room, dance lessons- now we need to find hair , don's tux and we should be good to go :)

I'm excited about the ball- even more I'm excited that Don wants to continue dance lessons for another round.  I'm not sure if we should move up to the next set or repeat this one- guess we will ask the pros (who by the way are like 70!)

I know I'll have to take Spring semester off- I'll have class 4 nights a week- I think I might put a cot at my office and sleep there@!

After talking to the Director of the program I found out I miscalculated and will graduate in April 09 instead of Dec 08- unless I chose to take 3 classes and write a thesis paper at the same time.  I'm not in that much of a hurry to graduate.  He also mentioned to me that if I am interested in a doctorate there are plenty of scholarships and internships for minorty women with good grades (I did warn him about stats class- he didn't seem worried!)  He also mentioned that he was interested to see my thesis- most people opt out, oy vey!


March

Mar 01, 2007

I can't believe it has been almost two weeks and then some since I have posted :) I would almost say work has been busy- but that's not it :D As of today I have lost 50 pounds :) I started checking at the gym once a month when my dr. appointments got to be two and three months apart! So I am excited. This week I was able to do yoga twice and walk twice- yes I am sore~! Though I did ask the walking group to move up to the 3 mile walk in May. After talking to ppl on the board I'm okay with losing slower than others. I'm still losing the inches (I've actually only really noticed in my legs and face but at least I can tell!) and it seems to come off all over. Don relishes in my new found weakness- ha! Just wait- yoga will enable me to kick him across my shoulder one day! I also got published for the second time! I entered a writing contest at the University and one of my pieces got picked (I sent in 3 so I am thrilled one made it!) Maybe it will be a monthly trend- submit a piece get published :D I could live with that. We had a family picture taken on Sunday, I figure we'll get another for my birthday. Nice to track progress :) Over all I am just feeling better (yes being published helps! :) and that is nice too! I STILL struggle with wanting to cheat some days but so far I have been good about resisting. SF cool-aid and popsicles help and sometimes just grumping works.

End of the Week

Feb 16, 2007

Well it's much better than the beginning.
I've done my Yoga and walking and dance class- all nice endorphines :)
And wearing my newly purchased- "I'll fit into these in a few weeks" pants has helped. 
So yes- inches count as much as pounds.  My staff are a great cheer team!
Dance class is still a lot of fun ( and work!) and we still laugh a lot while we do it.  I am on the great hunt to find shoes for this ball and having no luck.  I found a cute pair of $7 shoes- they didn't fit, I needed a 1/2 size :( So still I hunt.
we're getting ready to go to PA this weekend!  It should be a great time.

Slow Month

Feb 14, 2007

Yesterday I went for my check in.  2 months out and 40 lbs lost.
One would think I would be estatic. Nope- even though everyone looses differently and at a different pace I still compare to others on the board!  Of course my nurse,Kay, also explained with the type and frequency of exercise that I do that I am toning my muscles and won't lose pounds as fast because of muscle weight.  However I am still losing inches and down 8 sizes in pants.

I try not to be disappointed but I feel like I am working hard and it seems slow in comparison- so yes I should stop comparing to others.  maybe someday!  Kay said I was doing excellent and not to get discouraged. Maybe I'm just being moody :D

The Nutritionist- DeVora told me I was getting too much protein now- sheesh!  I was getting in 120 grams a day, she said it was too much strain on the kidneys and to back down to 80.  Right then!  More veggies for me, less protein powder,

On a good note.  Dance class is going well (i have  however lost the rhythm of my years of lessons!  But it's still a lot of fun!
And even better!  I got my own Yoga mat!  with a carrying handle!!!!!!!!
Now why should I be excited about this?  BEcause the thought of lying on a communal mat with someone's body fluids (sweat, oil, dead skin) was creeping me out.  SO now I have my own- thank you Don for dealing with my neurosis!



Shopping

Feb 04, 2007

Well the first new shopping experience this weekend.
Steph, Mom, Xan and I went shopping.  Ang called and we lamented her not being there.  She will be next time
to my joy I am down two pant sizes  :)
Sometimes I swear I just don't see any changes!  It's not for trying- I got a walk tape for home, by the same chick who is on the tape for the walking group at work.  Right now the artic tundra of the basement is the perfect place to walk- I get so hot from it, it's nice to be in a cool place.

so that was my excitement.  I'm still on the hunt for shoes though.  Maybe I'll practice in my SK boots :)


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