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November 29, 2005
I Have An Ouchie
Yesterday on my way to work I fell down the stairs in my apartment. That coupled with helping a friend move on Saturday has led to much soreness in my body today. There are bruises, people. OUCH.
Today I have found myself doodling snowmen... I'm ready... Bring it on... What's with this 50 - 60 degree weather. I know I shouldn't complain. Mid January I'll be shivering and longing for Spring.
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November 28, 2005
Welcome Christmas Season
So, last week I had gained 2 lbs. Tonight, after Thanksgiving and all, I have lost 2.6...neat, huh. I did keep my little hints in mind and that made a big difference. I also got some exercise.
I had a scary thing happen on Thanksgiving. I called home to wish my parents a Happy Day and no answer. Later, my father called to tell me my mother had been admitted to the hospital. Actually, she had gone by ambulance in the middle of the night. She couldn't breathe and my dad was at work! Some sort of Tracheitis on top of her Asthma made it impossible for her to breathe or talk!!! She was in Intensive Care a couple of the days, but is home now. She's on several meds. I told her she HAS to take care of herself, listen to the Dr, and take any precautions!!! She sounds like an emphesematic, but she has never smoked. It's moments like these that living away from home can be really hard!!! I'm really looking forward to spending some significant time together over Christmas.
I'm enjoying the beginning of the season. I love the decorations, the music, the excitement in people's eyes! I haven't been shopping yet. I'm trying not to get overwhelmed by that this year. I want to focus on the gift of Jesus, the gift of family and friends, appreciating the change in Season, and being thankful...that doesn't have to end on Thanksgiving. Of course, I am realistic and know there will be much scurrying and spending, but I'm really trying not to make that the main thing.
I was walking around downtown last night and just had to smile. I couldn't tell if it was drizzling or almost snowing, but it felt comforting (even though my shoes were not very comfortable). The lights and emerging decorations make me feel joyful...childlike. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
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November 21, 2005
Plans
The holiday seasaon is upon us. I'm starting to get excited. I won't see family until Christmas, but I'm spending Thanksgiving with a fun family with LOTS of children, so that's always fun.
I'm trying to go into the holidaays with a healthy plan as it relates to food.
1. These are not our last suppers.
2. It's more about the people than the food.
3. They are holi-days, not holi-months. Don't give yourself an excuse to pig out every day.
4. Dress up more often and you will be less likely to over indulge.
It's the end of my 2nd week on Weight Watchers. At last weeks weigh in I had lost 4.2 pounds. You gotta love the .2. Every little bit counts. I'm enjoying it so far and feel like I've been doing well.
The weekend was good...fairly mellow. I got together with my newly engaged friend Trish on Friday night. I'm so excited for her. Saturday I played games all day at Nate and Heidi's. Good times, She made a yummy Mexican soup that was healthy, too. (all the tortilla chips I weren't quite as healthy). Yesterday I didn't do much. I got up late for church, but made it there. Afterwards, I took a walk to Mandros Imported Foods market downtown and got some good cheeses. I spent a good part of the mid-day talking to my roommate, which was fun since we haven't had much time to connect lately. I watched the movie Rosenstrasse in the afternoon and didn't do anything in the evening.
One more thing...last week, Phil called me and while we were on the phone, he played a song on the radio station that I've never heard of ... and he said I REQUESTED IT. This is my disclaimer, because I'm pretty sure it was a cheezy song.
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November 11, 2005
The Things People Say
Today I am so disgusted at things that people(claiming to be Christians, preachers of the truth) in the public eye are saying in the name of my God. The God that forgives NO MATTER WHAT. That never runs out of mercy for us. Whose arms are big enough to hold all of us. People who have pet peeves that they turn into Gospel. People who have doctrines that they are holding higher than LOVE and FORGIVENESS. It makes me so sad. PLEASE DON'T SPEAK FOR GOD. YOU ARE MAKING HIM SOUND UNDESIRABLE. YOU ARE MAKING US AS FOLLOWERS OF HIM LOOK LIKE HEARTLESS, JUDGEMENTAL, VINDICTIVE JERKS. I know that God does have anger, but I think it will anger Him even more to have someone speaking for when and upon whom He will display His wrath. I think that's pretty dangerous water to be treading.
Ok, there's my rant. I am not perfect, I screw up all the time. I gossip and I say things that I shouldn't. I sin every day. It just makes it so much more confusing when I try to tell my friends who don't know Jesus about how amazing He is when people paint our faith out to be so miserable.
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November 09, 2005
sticky fingers
Today, one of our interns and I labeled (and are still labeling) like 1600 postcards. My fingers are all dry and stuff. It reminds me of when I used to have a job as a "Pick and Peeler" at a local newspaper where I grew up. We would gather in the evening at the paper printers in this dark room where there was ink dust everywhere. My job was to affix address labels to just the right spot on the paper. I think we got paid based on how many we got out, but I'm not sure. I remember how we used to get snacks and soda late at night out of a candy machine. Most of the women there smoked and had for most of their lives probably. I don't really remember how that all started or when/why it ended. It must have been a summer job. My mom and I did it together, so that made it pretty special
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November 08, 2005
nori maki only 2 points per serving
I did it. I'm all weighed in and have started calculating my points. I've already drank over 6 glasses of water today...that's not challenging for me. I have to drink ridiculous amounts of water in order to stay hydrated and keep my blood pressure at a normal-ish level, anyway. (WW and most diets recommend at least 6 glasses of H20 per day). I enjoyed my first WW meeting: getting the shiny pamphlet with all the nutrition information, getting weighed...hey, I still am 60 lbs less than I was when I started Atkins...and I have about 50 lbs to go to get to a fairly normal weight for someone like me. Not bad, not bad. I even don't mind writing stuff down...it helps me. I can impulse snack and have no idea how much I've actually eaten in a day. I'm excited to know that most sushi takes up very few points in the Weight Watchers system. : ) I actually found delicious California Rolls at Darrenkamps Sat night on the way home from the maze.
Wierd voting story: Yesterday I realized I didn't know where my new polling place was so I called the Voters Reg. Office. Well, apparently there was a screw up when I changed my address and they had me living somewhere in Jamestown Court in Lampeter or something like that (which is similar to my actual address...) At first they suggested I go there to vote, but obviously I am more interested in voting where I live and where I know who I do/don't want to vote for.....Long story short, my poll place was across the St from where I live and I was able to vote by Provisional ballot. I have a nifty code to look up and make sure my vote was counted. It was annoying, but I was happy that both people I talked to admitted that it was an error on their (the state) part. I often feel like I'm being looked at with that tilted glasses, nose down, "ok, what did you do THIS time" kind of thing. I felt like they took responsibility for their mistake. Wahoo.
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November 07, 2005
I wish I had plump veins to go with the rest of me. It is always such an ordeal for the Dr. to find my veins. Then, they find them and lose them and it hurts when they root around under my skin with the needle looking for a vein. Then, they finally decide to use a vein in my hand. Ugh.
Yesterday I overslept...how embarassing, to have overslept and missed a church service that starts at 10:00. I am bummed about that because I actually love going to church. SO...instead I began cleaning my room and decided to go to the movies. I saw "Weatherman" which was depressing and had a few too many shocking words and visuals for a Sunday afternoon when you just missed church and already feel kind of blah. I didn't leave feeling that great, even though it was a well done movie.
Going to Maze Quest with my friends on Saturday was definitely the highlight of the weekend. We picked apples, went through a corn maze, down a big scary slide , a bamboo maze and more. I loved the bamboo maze. We kept our flashlights off for the most part and that made it scary. I love spending time with my friends from Philly. Some of them keep taunting me to move there. Satuday night I was definitely wishing I could continue back with them to have more fun ... but I love it here, too ... so I'm willing to travel once in a while.
I'm joining Weight Watchers tonight. I did this program when I was younger with my mom and had good success. I think it will be good for me to do a more well rounded thing this time, even though I was succesful with Atkins. I would love to get even closer to my goal this time. I'm sure I'll keep you posted here...
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November 04, 2005
and this is why i love fridays
I'm feeling all carefree and junk.
Today I learned how to make cappucinos and lattes on Dan's machine. I feel SMART.
I have somehow managed to not make dinner all week. I don't think I'll break the cycle tonight.
Tonight: concert, Tomorrow: sleeping in, cleaning, vegging out, Maze Quest, Sunday: church and then who knows.
Twas a productive week at work. All is well in the world and I am ready to enjoy the weekend with my friends.
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November 02, 2005
Sorta Retro Music News
Wow, I was perusing my friend Dan's itunes and came across "Shawl" by the Prayer Chain. This is one of those CD's that lived in my stereo for ages...then I let someone borrow it and that was the end of that. Big, deep, sigh. I'm loving it.
In other good music news...there are plans in the works for a show Nov. 16 with Mike Roe (77's and Lost Dogs) and Mike Pritzel (The Violet Burning) doing an acoustic show nearby. GASP. I'm so there.
Also...the band's Kheris (the band my brother is in) and America Junior (formerly Senoritis, formerly QuickeeMart, etc, etc) are playing this Friday night at oneeighty at Greenfield Corporate Center in Lancaster. It's only $3.00 and starts at 8:00. Good times, people. Good times.
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