Well it's been an exciting couple of weeks. John and I flew to Haines, Alaska last week. We spent a full 7 days there and truly enjoyed every minute of it. I have to be honest, I was not looking forward to the "traveling" part at all. Myself in a puddle jumper of an airplane? Not only was I scared half to death over the flight alone but the anxiety of "will I fit" sets in. As I scan over the small helicopter
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I am frightened, how do I get in, will I fit? I am freaking out here... I have heard it said recently.. if your afraid, do it afraid. So I did.
Some guys walks into the airport, young kid, in his twenties, sunglasses on, flannel shirt.... and says "John and Mistie?" He escorts us to this little plane and I ask, where is the pilot? He says "I am the pilot." Gulp. You have got to be kidding me. I am going to let a 12 year old put my life in his hands? As we walk on the tarmac, I looking to see how I get into this thing... there were two strips for traction on the wing and a handle, I got into it with no trouble at all. This plane had four seats, I took the one behind the pilot. I did need an extension for the seat belt, but once we got that, and I was buckled in, I was not prepared for what happened next. I loved it. It was one the best things I've ever done in my life. I have never seen anything more beautiful. I wanted it to last forever.
I managed to walk everyday while we were there, except for travel days, I did not. I weighed when I got home, and lost a lb. So, it's been a month since I got under my 300 mark, and I've stayed there. So, camping and vacation is over for now. Time to refocus. Time to get my mind set, and go after it. Pat myself on the back for maintaining for a month, but now time to push forward and lose some weight.
Not working has been a challenge for me, with not having my set schedule and sometimes feel as though I am mindlessly wandering about doing 100 things but not accomplishing anything. I remember having long talks with Sue... oh how we would dream of staying home and being on unemployment... and growing tomatoes and basil and .. and ... and... yea I haven't done any of that. I only planted my flowers because they were almost dead.
So today, I will do a few things paper work wise that I need to get done today, I will check the daily job postings, do laundry, and clean the bathroom. I have got to get started on a birthday gift for a friend, we are down to 30 days, and I have two projects to do. So that will be my goals for today. I already got 3.2 miles walked... and tomorrow, I will make an appointment for Zoe at the groomer, make an appointment to get my oil changed and I will also go to the FREE ROCK CHIP guy and get that repaired this week.
Off to do my to do list....
Menu:
Breakfast: Zone Bar
Lunch: Spinach Smoothie and a Turkey Dog.
Dinner: Italian Turkey Sloppy Joe's, Garlic butter Cashew Broccoli, and fruit.
Water 96 oz.
Walk 3.2 Miles
Abs: 250
Weights 20 minutes (Arms).
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
checking in...
It's been a few weeks since my last blog. Let's see, allot has changed. I got laid off. As much as I was embracing the very idea of being able to stay at home and clean, and blog, bake, walk and lounge.... I am not enjoying it as much as I thought I would.
I feel uneasy about the entire "jobless" title. I am trying to look at it as an opportunity to change the course of my life, for the better. However, with the same amount of bills rolling in, with less pay, doesn't sit well on my stress neck. I know it will all work out, and I am to take one day at a time while thinking positive, it still is an LEERY feeling.
I am a schedule person. I love routine and I love schedules. So, I thought that today, I would make myself out a schedule for each day of the week, for new things to tackle. Believe it or not, I have been pretty good about keeping myself busy and productive. I think even more things will get done, once I make a list. One thing that has helped my anxiety and fear is walking. I am so glad that I have Incorporated this into my lifestyle, because with out that, I would sit at home staring at the wall. Instead, I get up with John around 5:30 and walk my normal 3.2 with my friend Robin, go home shower, make my breakfast and then I plan out my day.
Last week I was busy with getting everything ready for camping. Which was good, took my mind off of not having a job, and what the future will hold. My friends are helping me stay cheered up and I am so grateful for them. Right now, I need as many social outlets as possible, so that I do not become inverted and a home body/couch potato. I don't even want to turn on the TV until late afternoon if I can help it. I refuse to spend this time off, watching TV and sitting on the couch all day. I will need a break here and there, and that's not to say one day I want to stay in my Jammie's and veg... but that will be a rare occasion.
I am going to call the school and make my appointment for my assessment test. I am going to work source Monday at 9:30 to sit in on a training class they have about going to school while receiving unemployment benefits. I also, will take my assessment text next week as well.
I just know that since this door has closed, another one will open... I am peeking behind the corner, to see whats next as my eyes are closed, I feel like I am gripping onto the wall, not wanting to move forward just because of fear. I know that I need to move forward, not stay in this spot... knowing full and well that my steps are ordered my God. Showing Him that I do trust him, and setting my fears at ease.
I will try to make it a point to blog more, I know it's healthy for me.... as far as my weight loss, I am not sure what the scale will say this Friday... as we went camping, and had kind of a bad run of naughty types of food... but I got back into walking yesterday, and that to me, is what's important. June may be a stead halt for weight loss, as we leave for Alaska next week. Wow, I can't believe that its the first of June already.
Well I have a few recipes to post and then I am off to run errands and get some things done around this hear house. The dogs do nothing except sleep, they are no help!
Coffee anyone?
I feel uneasy about the entire "jobless" title. I am trying to look at it as an opportunity to change the course of my life, for the better. However, with the same amount of bills rolling in, with less pay, doesn't sit well on my stress neck. I know it will all work out, and I am to take one day at a time while thinking positive, it still is an LEERY feeling.
I am a schedule person. I love routine and I love schedules. So, I thought that today, I would make myself out a schedule for each day of the week, for new things to tackle. Believe it or not, I have been pretty good about keeping myself busy and productive. I think even more things will get done, once I make a list. One thing that has helped my anxiety and fear is walking. I am so glad that I have Incorporated this into my lifestyle, because with out that, I would sit at home staring at the wall. Instead, I get up with John around 5:30 and walk my normal 3.2 with my friend Robin, go home shower, make my breakfast and then I plan out my day.
Last week I was busy with getting everything ready for camping. Which was good, took my mind off of not having a job, and what the future will hold. My friends are helping me stay cheered up and I am so grateful for them. Right now, I need as many social outlets as possible, so that I do not become inverted and a home body/couch potato. I don't even want to turn on the TV until late afternoon if I can help it. I refuse to spend this time off, watching TV and sitting on the couch all day. I will need a break here and there, and that's not to say one day I want to stay in my Jammie's and veg... but that will be a rare occasion.
I am going to call the school and make my appointment for my assessment test. I am going to work source Monday at 9:30 to sit in on a training class they have about going to school while receiving unemployment benefits. I also, will take my assessment text next week as well.
I just know that since this door has closed, another one will open... I am peeking behind the corner, to see whats next as my eyes are closed, I feel like I am gripping onto the wall, not wanting to move forward just because of fear. I know that I need to move forward, not stay in this spot... knowing full and well that my steps are ordered my God. Showing Him that I do trust him, and setting my fears at ease.
I will try to make it a point to blog more, I know it's healthy for me.... as far as my weight loss, I am not sure what the scale will say this Friday... as we went camping, and had kind of a bad run of naughty types of food... but I got back into walking yesterday, and that to me, is what's important. June may be a stead halt for weight loss, as we leave for Alaska next week. Wow, I can't believe that its the first of June already.
Well I have a few recipes to post and then I am off to run errands and get some things done around this hear house. The dogs do nothing except sleep, they are no help!
Coffee anyone?
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