Days 40-48

Ok, so I guess this has turned into a weekly blog.  I have been required to start a blog for school as well.  Ugh.  Now 2 blogs, a video posting website, twitter, and of course facebook, are taking up WAY too much of my time.  For school or not. . . it's crazy.

By taking the brilliant advise of a professor of mine, many of you know I landed a pretty kick ass job.  There are days where it is really hard to balance a job like this, a 15 hour course-load, and raise 3 amazing daughters.  Then there are days where it pays off.

I have been thinking about purchasing a Kodak Zi8, but have been hesitant after a couple of my classmates returned theirs.  My boss bought one yesterday.  SWEET!  He’s going to let me try it.  You don’t get many “try it before you buy it” opportunities with electronics.  So… yay crazy life… thanks for the bonus.

Taping my video this weekend.  (it was the only time my “subject” was free)

I have been asked out on a couple of dates, but I'm just not ready.  The closest i'm coming is a huge group dinner on Friday night.  HA.  I really think all of this is just crazy.  I'm thinking of an arranged marriage.  Hmmm.

Diet: AWESOME!  I only have one more pound to lose to get to my next goal.  I've been eating oatmeal every morning, and I think that's done a lot of the work for me.  Fills me up, keeps me full until lunch. . .and it's SUPER TASTY!

Parenting class for Parents of Children of Divorce tonight. . . :-/

Till then. . .

Day 16

I woke up at noon today . . . :-/  Not exactly the start I wanted to the day, but it is what it is!

My baby girl turns 4 tomorrow, so today was PICTURE DAY!!!  Oh man this girl is a stinker!  She posed as if the whole studio was only open for her!  Out of 3, she is my only child to NOT be scared of cameras. It was hilarious.

My daughter has had major food allergies since she was a baby.  Starting with 28 different foods, we are now down to 5.  She is deathly allergic to eggs, and peanuts, severely allergic to wheat and cherries, and still has a mild allergy to milk.  So how in the world do you make a cake for a child like her?  Thankfully, many companies now make gluten free mixes that you can buy at most health food stores.  Unfortunately, none are egg free.  I found that if you mix potato starch, tapioca flour, and water together, it makes a great egg substitute.  (most subs are still made from real egg.)  I opted for a powdered egg replacer from the asian market, and it's wonderful.  SEE!!

They have an interesting texture, but they're delicious anyway!  I think she will be really happy.

Back to work tomorrow.  It will be the first early morning with the girls since before Christmas.  I'm sure i'll be exhausted all week, until I get back in the swing of things.

Diet: Surprisingly well with all the cupcakes around!  I kept my portions small today, and never really felt hungry.  I also find myself craving fruits and veggies, instead of sugar.  (ok, don't get me wrong, sometimes I just want chocolate)  I'm pretty proud of myself!

I have 24 more cupcakes to frost, and then i'm off to bed!  Tomorrow, 24 more cupcakes!

Till then . . .

Day 14

Has it seriously been 2 weeks since I started writing this thing?!  Wow.  Crazy.


Reminisce: to recollect and tell of past events; experiences.

I was invited over to an old friends house tonight to hang out while her husband and his buddies played poker.  There were a few other women there that I didn't know.  Usual awkwardness.  We started playing a dice game and I relaxed a bit.  Later in the evening though, I was able to talk about the past with her.  It's crazy how much you forget, and how after only a few minutes, how much you remember.  I was really happy then.  She even said she remembers how I was friends with everyone.  I "didn't have a mean bone in my body."  That was nice to hear.  Because frankly, I don't remember much. (head injury from a softball, long story)

Anyway, this was a particularly good day.  Isn't it great how after a particularly "meh" day, the next can be so great?!  This is why life is good.  Work was "exceptionally" well, and I accomplished more in the 5 hours (yeah I was sort of late) than I think I had accomplished all week.

Motivation, I need it.  I hate how when I wake up late, I regret it.  I love how I feel after getting up early.  I hate how I feel when I've pissed off the day, so why is it so hard to motivate myself to DO SOMETHING?!!!

Laziness, it's starting to become a habit.  I have to stop it.  There is nothing wrong with me health wise (blood results turned up negative. . .for everything. . . good) and I just need to get myself on a better schedule.  Moving on. . .

Diet today: Ok. . . not good, but not really bad either.

Faith today: AWESOME

Boyfriend today: Perfect.  :-)  I am so lucky to have him.  He has a big day tomorrow, and I am with him 100% no matter what.  6 months today. . . . it's gone so fast, and if I've learned anything, it's that caring, romantic men do exist.  I can't wait to see what the future holds.  :-)

Till then. . .