It has been awhile hey?
Here are some updates for you loyal followers.
Thinner? Maybe. - I have been working out at least 3-5 times a week. I have lost 9lbs as of today! I am so happy to finally be losing some weight. I am more proud that I have conquered the elliptical. I started with 5 minutes each day and worked up to 10 then 15. I am excited to say I can do about an hour. I usually don't (I like 45 minutes) but I could if I wanted to. Hopefully, this will help me with Aztec Assault in May. I am feeling more confident each day that I could complete the Assault.
Flashback to the 80s? - This past Friday I went to an 80s party given by Jen Lancaster. I was so excited to be invited to her party. She has one a year ago, I did not know her personally then, and this was her second annual 80s party. So I did my hair big, used half a can of Aqua Net, tight rolled my jeans, rocked the purple Chuck Taylor's and the blue eye shadow! All in all it was a fun night with some great people.
NYC Baby!!- I am officially going to New York City this summer. I have never been and have wanted to go for a few years now. My friend and I booked our trip, got tickets to Wicked on Broadway and are planning our other touristy activities. I am a little scared as this is the Big Apple. It's huge and exciting. I am still learning about Chicago.
Neighbor from Hell - Now that AJ and I are officially over, I seem to see him more now than when we were together. And I don't want to see him. But there he is all over the place. He hits on me, tries to grab on my and just wont leave me alone. I have told him to but he just doesn't get it. So anyway...I now check the area before leaving my house. It's just easier that way!
Now you are up to date...
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Gooooooaaaal!
Last week my friend AM asked me if I wanted to do this Mud Run Assault with her and her husband. She explained the details: 5k run with mud and obstacles to get through. Oh, and beer. (I like beer). Then we read the website and it was "extreme obstacles" but at the end we could celebrate with beer and muddy shorts. Extreme obstacles?! That scared me.
My reply was NO! You must be kidding? First: Assault? What kind of run is this? Am I going to get hurt, hit, rammed into the ground? And what do they mean by "extreme"? Second: I am in no shape to do any kind of running more or less one with extreme obstacles. I don't run! Haven't since the days of running the mile in gym class with my cute white Keds (no support = shin splints).
However, it did look like fun. I said maybe. Then we tried to convince another friend to join in and she started considering it too. Then another said he was interested. Oh this could be a really good time. Do I have to finish the course or can a stop half way through?
Over the last week I have been more and more interested in making this a goal of mine. I can do this. I have time. This gives me a few months to get in shape. Not to mention that I have been going to the gym almost every night. Plus I can roll around in the mud and drink some beer. What could be better than that?
As of this morning I was still considering. Could I really do this. Per AM, 5k is about 3 miles. That does not sound so bad. I could do that. Right?
Right! I was working out tonight and was watching how far I was walking (on an incline by the way!) . One mile, then two. Oh this is good. I was sweating but I was still going. By the time my hour was up I was at 3 miles. I did it! If I keep this up I might not make an ass of myself at this muddy assault of a run.
Now I need to register and work toward my goal. The run is May 2nd. Wish me luck!
My reply was NO! You must be kidding? First: Assault? What kind of run is this? Am I going to get hurt, hit, rammed into the ground? And what do they mean by "extreme"? Second: I am in no shape to do any kind of running more or less one with extreme obstacles. I don't run! Haven't since the days of running the mile in gym class with my cute white Keds (no support = shin splints).
However, it did look like fun. I said maybe. Then we tried to convince another friend to join in and she started considering it too. Then another said he was interested. Oh this could be a really good time. Do I have to finish the course or can a stop half way through?
Over the last week I have been more and more interested in making this a goal of mine. I can do this. I have time. This gives me a few months to get in shape. Not to mention that I have been going to the gym almost every night. Plus I can roll around in the mud and drink some beer. What could be better than that?
As of this morning I was still considering. Could I really do this. Per AM, 5k is about 3 miles. That does not sound so bad. I could do that. Right?
Right! I was working out tonight and was watching how far I was walking (on an incline by the way!) . One mile, then two. Oh this is good. I was sweating but I was still going. By the time my hour was up I was at 3 miles. I did it! If I keep this up I might not make an ass of myself at this muddy assault of a run.
Now I need to register and work toward my goal. The run is May 2nd. Wish me luck!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
2 oh 10
For me 2009 was a pretty crappy year. I am hoping 2010 will be better.
To start with, I have been given some insider information that 2010 might be the year for me. How did I obtain this information? Well, let me tell you:
For my birthday back in November, three of my good friends bought me a visit to see a clairvoyant. (If you are not familiar, a clairvoyant is something like a fortune teller, except that she speaks with dead people and they tell her your future. This is usually someone you know. Grandparents, uncles and other family or friends.)
First, let me give you a little background on why they would give me such a gift.
My friend M went to see one back in July. She told her all these wonderful things that were going to happen. Such as getting pregnant very soon. The following month she found out she was.
Then my other friend M went to see this very same lady and was told she would be engaged soon and not to worry about the cost of the wedding. M was engaged the following week and a month later her future in laws came up with a plan to help with the cost of the wedding.
These were the "big" things she mentioned that interested me and the reason I wanted to go.
So in November, I made my appointment. I went with another friend of mine and also found out that a friend of the M's was going to be there too. This made things a lot easier to deal with.
I was the last to go and I was nervous. My appointment was for half an hour. It was enlightening and scary. There were things she said to me that I have never mentioned to other people. I cried and I laughed and all in all it worth it. I felt hope again. Hope that the things I want will still happen for me.
Here is a little of what she told me and my reaction/outcome:
To start with, I have been given some insider information that 2010 might be the year for me. How did I obtain this information? Well, let me tell you:
For my birthday back in November, three of my good friends bought me a visit to see a clairvoyant. (If you are not familiar, a clairvoyant is something like a fortune teller, except that she speaks with dead people and they tell her your future. This is usually someone you know. Grandparents, uncles and other family or friends.)
First, let me give you a little background on why they would give me such a gift.
My friend M went to see one back in July. She told her all these wonderful things that were going to happen. Such as getting pregnant very soon. The following month she found out she was.
Then my other friend M went to see this very same lady and was told she would be engaged soon and not to worry about the cost of the wedding. M was engaged the following week and a month later her future in laws came up with a plan to help with the cost of the wedding.
These were the "big" things she mentioned that interested me and the reason I wanted to go.
So in November, I made my appointment. I went with another friend of mine and also found out that a friend of the M's was going to be there too. This made things a lot easier to deal with.
I was the last to go and I was nervous. My appointment was for half an hour. It was enlightening and scary. There were things she said to me that I have never mentioned to other people. I cried and I laughed and all in all it worth it. I felt hope again. Hope that the things I want will still happen for me.
Here is a little of what she told me and my reaction/outcome:
- I have a broken heart. He is not the one and there was always a third party involved - OMG yeah! How did she know that?
- I need to concentrate on me and getting me healthy- I have been meaning too. Even got access to the gym. Just needed a big push. Thanks!
- I will meet someone new after the New Year- Finally!
- I will find a new job when the flowers start to bloom- Cannot wait for spring and job hunting!
- I go and visit my family during the holidays, which is trying on me - oh and it will snow. Was up with my family for 11 days and yes there was a lot of snow.
There was a lot more she revealed but I want to keep the details to myself. I know not a lot of people believe in this sort of thing or think it is the devil's work. Obviously, I am not one of them. All of what she told me may come true or it may not. I will not be living my life just by what she said but I believe I have a little more confidence and guidance in my decision making and my faith.
Since this meeting I have started working out almost everyday. I have started to lose weight and feel healthier. Now I just need to get back on track with eating right. I have been open to meeting new people and hope to make some new friends. I have also decided that you might spend 10 years at a company but that is certainly not the reason to stay there.
I am excited for what 2010 will bring. I hope to keep you all updated on the exciting events that take place.
To the future Adventures of LA!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Updating life
So, I have not been on here in a while. So what brings me back?
I decided to update my blog because a friend, who is also a blogger and way better at it, asked for blogs to put on her homepage. I figured that if I gave her mine I should also update it.
What is happening in my life right now? Not much.
As it goes nothing happens to me it seems to happen around me. I have one newly engaged friend and two who are pregnant. There are also a number of people at work that are expecting as well. So baby fever is still out there, it surrounds me.
Me? I am now officially single. No more messing with the neighbor. So, no engagements or babies in my future. What is in my future? Turning 36 next week. Oh yeah, that clock is getting louder.
So, I have decided to figure out how to make some positive changes in my life. First, embracing the job that I have. I am going to put more effort into my work like I used to. Second, I am taking some time away from dating. AJ did a number on me this past year and a half and I think I just need to enjoy the silence. Third, health needs to become a priority. I need to keep my sanity as this world keeps pushing down on my shoulders. Exercise and eating better are becoming a priority. Lastly, I have decided to be smarter with my money. As we know this economy is a little unstable. I want to make sure I don't suffer the next time life takes a dip.
Anyway, that is my brief update. I will continue to make a great effort to write more.
I decided to update my blog because a friend, who is also a blogger and way better at it, asked for blogs to put on her homepage. I figured that if I gave her mine I should also update it.
What is happening in my life right now? Not much.
As it goes nothing happens to me it seems to happen around me. I have one newly engaged friend and two who are pregnant. There are also a number of people at work that are expecting as well. So baby fever is still out there, it surrounds me.
Me? I am now officially single. No more messing with the neighbor. So, no engagements or babies in my future. What is in my future? Turning 36 next week. Oh yeah, that clock is getting louder.
So, I have decided to figure out how to make some positive changes in my life. First, embracing the job that I have. I am going to put more effort into my work like I used to. Second, I am taking some time away from dating. AJ did a number on me this past year and a half and I think I just need to enjoy the silence. Third, health needs to become a priority. I need to keep my sanity as this world keeps pushing down on my shoulders. Exercise and eating better are becoming a priority. Lastly, I have decided to be smarter with my money. As we know this economy is a little unstable. I want to make sure I don't suffer the next time life takes a dip.
Anyway, that is my brief update. I will continue to make a great effort to write more.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
I'll have the yellow
So today at lunch two friends and I went to Bar Louie.
We were exited that 1. no one was there and we could sit where we wanted and
2. we never had lunch there before so it was a new experience.
So when my friend M went to order the waitress asked "what kind of cheese do you want?"
M said "do you have American"
the waitress then replied "umm...we don't have America, we have yellow."
M says "umm...ok"
Ah, is she really that stupid or do they make them say that?
So we thought of other options:
white
white with holes
white with specks
white and yellow
We decided we now need to go back and try this again. We want to see what the other waitresses say. It was quite hilarious.
We were exited that 1. no one was there and we could sit where we wanted and
2. we never had lunch there before so it was a new experience.
So when my friend M went to order the waitress asked "what kind of cheese do you want?"
M said "do you have American"
the waitress then replied "umm...we don't have America, we have yellow."
M says "umm...ok"
Ah, is she really that stupid or do they make them say that?
So we thought of other options:
white
white with holes
white with specks
white and yellow
We decided we now need to go back and try this again. We want to see what the other waitresses say. It was quite hilarious.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
What the.....?
I have been trying to end this whole relationship with AJ for the last few weeks. I have really taken the time to find myself again. I feel whole again; I feel less angst and frustration. I feel happy!
So, on Friday when he needed some assistance from me, I was taken aback when he kissed me good-bye when he left. I was so stunned I couldn't say anything before he left. But now I think about it and wonder what it meant because...umm, we are just friendly neighbors right? I think that is what we decided on. If so then do friendly neighbors kiss? Because if they do then what is the difference in what we had a few months ago and what neighbors with benefits could be.
An interesting turn of events. We will see what develops of this.
So, on Friday when he needed some assistance from me, I was taken aback when he kissed me good-bye when he left. I was so stunned I couldn't say anything before he left. But now I think about it and wonder what it meant because...umm, we are just friendly neighbors right? I think that is what we decided on. If so then do friendly neighbors kiss? Because if they do then what is the difference in what we had a few months ago and what neighbors with benefits could be.
An interesting turn of events. We will see what develops of this.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Men and their sex drives
Why is it that all men talk about is sex?
I have yet to go out on a date with this old new guy and all he talks about is sex.
Hello? I would classify this as either:
1. all you want is sex
2. all you ever think about is sex.
3. you are expecting sex on the first date. This does not make me want to go on that first date with you. (Not that there will be one of he does not ask like a proper gentleman.)
Really, all this does it put the focus on the fact that I am not having sex with AJ. Also thinking about having sex with anyone else anytime soon is just not appealing to me. I have been with one person for a year and a half and to just give it up to someone new so fast seems very cold and distasteful to me.
Oh, the crap men put us through.
I have yet to go out on a date with this old new guy and all he talks about is sex.
Hello? I would classify this as either:
1. all you want is sex
2. all you ever think about is sex.
3. you are expecting sex on the first date. This does not make me want to go on that first date with you. (Not that there will be one of he does not ask like a proper gentleman.)
Really, all this does it put the focus on the fact that I am not having sex with AJ. Also thinking about having sex with anyone else anytime soon is just not appealing to me. I have been with one person for a year and a half and to just give it up to someone new so fast seems very cold and distasteful to me.
Oh, the crap men put us through.
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