Walking Wounded

Heya! Had a busy few days, and today is looking that way too! Work is always work, and yesterday I had no time to blog.

I got off work early, and went to the podiatrist to get my orthotics. When your feet have been molded flat to the floor for over 30 years, and you get these devices that want to give you arches, your feet rebel! Then I don't have a car, so I walked to where I wanted to go, didn't I. I walked to Big W, then to the gym, then to my in-laws house. Overall, not a huge trip, but when your feet don't feel good. . . I am surprised I did not crawl to work today, my feet are that uncomfortable. I have to give it a few days, and the muscles in my feet should not be screaming so loudly. I HOPE!

We had dinner with the in-laws, that was lovely as usual, but got home, made lunches and had no time, before it was bedtime. Just snuggling into bed, and GM starts playing with Ralph. Ralph then jumps on the bed, right on top of my foot. I wanted to cry. . . Luckily I got over it, but I could have been confused with a pheasant last night, I was that fowl. . .lol Bad joke- I liked it.

Today I get off the train in Sunbury, and walk up to the Dr to get my Implanon removed. That will be interesting I think. I just hope I get something to numb it, as I am afraid it will hurt bunches getting this capsule thing taken out of my arm. We will see.

Then I cannot wait to get home, and I think GM is going to cook dinner, or we will have fish & chips. I don't really care, I just want to relax, and not be reminded of my feet right now!

Tomorrow GM goes to work, and I get a little sleep in. Then it's the usual Laundry, cleaning up, trying to make phone calls across the world, I hope to get into my craft room, and clean it up a bit, then we are coming into the city to pick up some of my crap from work. . . Yippeee!

I have added a time gadget, so hopefully that will help. I hope everyone is well, and look forward to reading your blogs soon!
~Melissa

Happy Tuesday To Me!

Let's see, today was pretty busy, the usual work stuff, and got home about 6:45pm.
I did a fair bit of walking at lunchtime, and was proud of myself for that. The only problem is, after yesterdays events at the gym, and not having my orthotics, my feet hurt like he!!. Come on Thursday!
Tomorrow is going to be a little obnoxious, but I will live. I have a mandatory 3 hour meeting with my division, which includes lunch. Yes, they are providing lunch, but I think that is the bribe to get us all together for the time we will be. I am sure it will all be okay, but I have alot to do darnit.
Thursday is picking up my orthotics, and Friday is getting the Implanon out of my arm. Saturday is going to be busy, GM will be working till noon. Then, it will be off to my work, as I will be bringing some of my personal belongings home, then we are going to come home and relax this may include watching a show, or taking a nap. That will be a tough choice. . lol
Okay, gotta run- Take Care!
~Melissa

Day Off- No Rest. . .

What a day today! I had today off, as I went to the dentist, and the gyno. Thought I would have a nice relaxing day, get a few things done around the house, and maybe watch some TV. WRONG!
Took GM to work, came home and started a load of laundry, fed Ralph, made a grocery list, separated the spaghetti sauce I made last night in meals, and then it was off to the dentist. I was a good girl, after the dentist I went to the gym. Did 17 minutes on the treadmill, 12 minutes on the cross trainer, and 17 minutes on the stationary bike. Go Me! :) Went to the grocery store, then I go home, put the groceries away, hang the laundry out, fold the last load, put away mine then go through my container cupboard, and put a roast in the crock pot for dinner. Also, I took out the garbage, put the recycling out, took a shower, and all I was trying to do today, was to make a batch of muffins. . .
Next it was off to pick GM up from work, and off to the gyno. That was interesting, but not for major discussion here at the moment. Came home via the in-laws, then started getting the veggies ready for dinner, got GM's mince meat and onion cooked, and finally got to start on the muffins I had been trying to get to all day! Had the lovely neighbors over for a cuppa, and when they left, dinner was ready, and the muffins were ready too! It is 9:15 on Monday night, and I am finally sitting on my behind, and ready to go to bed :)
Okay- Babbling over! Talk to you soon!

23 August 2008

Had a great day today. Woke up, made breakfast, and then went out to my bossses for a lunch and a visit. Had a lovely drive down to Clifton Springs, and a great visit! Now we have gotten home, and are watching an episode of House- we are party animals! Then the neighbors are coming over for a cuppa and then I may go to bed.
Tomorrow the plan is to see my mother in law for her Birthday(75), calling my sister in law(my brother's wife), and possibly call Lori if there is time, then stop and see a neighbor up the road, and a sleep in!
Just for fun, I may make muffins too.
Happy to read that everyone is doing well, and I will catch up later.
Melissa

Happy Friday!

It's Finally Friday! It is a good day!
I'm a happy girl! I did not want to get out of bed, but hey who does first thing in the morning. Got a call on the train telling me it is snowing in Gisborne- I knew it was cold, but goodness! It is kind of cool, for the first time in quite a few years, I am feeling the cold. I think that has something to do with my metabolism and losing weight. Yeah Me! So, I am wearing wool sweaters; and not needing to take them off during the day, because I am sweating like a pig- like I used to.
Also, I have a few NSV's- Non Scale Victories I have encountered lately. My ID bracelet kind of hangs on my wrist now, where it used to fit good. I can now tighten my belt to the fourth hole, rather than the second. When I wear jeans, I have room between my thighs and the jeans, so I feel like i am wearing bell bottoms (It is amazing if you have never experienced this before). I have a few more, but feel like I am bragging. So I will stop.
Tonight the man I love is going to make me dinner, and then we are going to watch shows, and I expect we will have both fallen asleep by about 10-10:30. What a party crew we are!
Saturday, we are going to my bosses house, for a visit and then Sunday, hopefully we will get to stay home all day, and relax. Maybe I will make muffins. I made Raspberry white chocolate last time. There is a trick. I make mini muffins, keep a couple to put in lunches, and then bring the rest to work, so I can get everyone else to eat them. . .Better on their thighs than on mine. .lol
My MYOB course is paid for, so I am a little excited about that. I just hope my brain is able to learn, it's been a little while since I was a student.
I go see the Gyno for the first time on Monday, I sure hope he can help with my PCOS, and other girly stuff. Boy will I be a bit happier then!
Gotta go! Have a great day!

21 August 2008- Very witty title. . .lol

Let's see, not much going on today. Made it through the dentist & the Podiatrist yesterday- Yeah! I pick up my orthotics next week.
Today consists of work, and it has been full on for a few months now. Which makes the day fly by. Which is always good.
I also am going to take a training course on MYOB, which is an accounting software, that is widely used here.
Gotta run for now. Catch you later!

Pride

So, it does not matter how old you get, it is always good to be humbled. . .

Especially after our conversation about pride Lori.

I went to the podiatrist today. I have to get orthotics, because I have hurt my feet so much, that they are swollen and painful all the time. So, in a week, I will have inserts for my shoes, and hopefully my feet will not hurt so much anymore. So, pride in not needing anything like that, and thinking I am fine. . . HA

I am also going to the dentist this afternoon, that will be fun I am sure. . .

Here is a pic taken last night, I know it is way overdue.




Oh wait, that is Ralph, not me. . .lol

These are a bit cheesy, but were doing progress pics, I was in shorts and a tank top, and I was freezing! (It is winter here- I think it was about 50*F)




Okay, I have to take something for my headache which may include a nap- YEAH!

Catch you later
~Melissa

The Beginning

Okay, I have been a member since July, but have not thought of anything interesting or witty to write. Today, I guess I am going to make the leap, whether I am exciting or not. . .

I saw two blogs last night, and they made me miss home more than I have in a long while. I know the people writing the blogs are in different states, but I longed to be part of it. Unlike the beautiful weather happening in the Pacific Northwest, it is freezing cold here, and I am actually sick of wearing so many layers. This is unusual for me, as I have always been pretty okay with the cold.

Last year at this time, I started growing my veggie garden, but this year I will be in the US for five weeks, so I passed this year. Kind of a bummer, but okay. I am getting excited about going back home for the holidays, and a little scared to, as I know this will be our last trip for a long while, as we will be broke, and I have to find a job when I get back.

I guess that's all I have to say at the moment, so be back later!