Very Sleepy Girl: 2008

Here We Go!

December 29, 2008

well, today is the big oral surgery day! i have just a few minutes before i head out. i'm waiting for my ride (mom) to pick me up.i was able to sleep in and just kinda lounge around before getting ready and packing up.i have lots of loungwear, movies, an easy-read book, and the instruction manual for my new Sansa if i'm feeling...

Long Day

December 28, 2008

Today:Snoozing my alarmWorking outAmazed at the guy next to me running full speed on the treadmill while singing U2 (outloud)Home to shower & dressVietnamese lunch with friendsShopping with Mom - UP Mall, Hobby LobbyCar accidentDinner & hanging out at my parents'Making preparations for Monday's surgery (the closer it gets, the more real it becomes, and the more scared I am)Tomorrow:Brunch with a friendChurchWork...

Car Accident...

December 27, 2008

Sigh...So, I was in a car accident today. NOT my fault. Without being able to draw you a picture, it's pretty difficult to explain how it all went down. Um, basically, this guy passed me to turn in front of me as I was turning. I don't know. Does that make any sense?It was slow enough that the air bag didn't go off,...

3 Days til Surgery

December 26, 2008

Monday - oral surgery, 3 wisdom teeth removed.The first was removed a couple few years ago, and I was out of it for 3 days.I'm trying to create a list of foods I'll be able to eat so that I can get them in advance.applesaucepuddingsoupice creamyogurtjelloLet me know if you've got some suggestions! I'm, of course, terrified of this upcoming event. ...

Announcement

December 26, 2008

I have been blessed to be a part of GCC for the past couple years. However, I have recently had a desire to be a part of a smaller (and closer) church.I would still recommend GCC to many people, but I have found another body of believers to worship and serve with. I'm grateful for that.Just wanted to throw that out there to...

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Iced In

December 26, 2008

I was going to title this post "Snowed In" but realized that "ICED in" is more appropriate.Holy cow, is this amazing. Highways are closed. Businesses are closed. The public transportation system is down. The news and weather people are telling everyone to just stay home.I was planning on working out this morning, going to my parents' house for brunch, and then getting some...

To Do

December 25, 2008

Things to Write About:winter weather and how sick of it I amChristmas shopping, baking, gift-wrapping, party-going, and celebratingworking outJon and Kate + 8AnnouncementChristmas letterVietnamese foodupcoming Oral SurgeryVacation from workWill I actually write about any of these?? ...

Sickie

December 22, 2008

Saturday morning I woke up definitely sick. It's been progressing since then. I'm taking stuff, but it's not helping. The pill I took this morning is a 24 hour one, so I can't try anything else til tomorrow. Grrr.Cough, sore throat, messed up voice (I'm definitely singing alto or below), runny nose, and watery eyes. It's hard to even keep my eyes open....

On the Saturday Before Christmas...

December 20, 2008

This morning, other than the sickness, I woke up very peaceful and content. I slept really well. And I didn't have to wake up early, to an alarm, or to work out. Triple yea!I talked to a good friend, then visited my sibs and used their coffee grinder. Came back home to drink fabulous coffee and write my Christmas letter. It's the first...

Sick

December 20, 2008

It's official: I'm sick.I've been around a couple sickies recently.This morning I woke up with just pure nastiness in my throat. All day my runny, drippy nose has been progressively getting worse. I've been coughing, and my throat hurts.This is no good.My nose is just sore now from all the wiping. Ouch!!! I am literally sitting here with a tissue shoved up my...

1 More Answer

December 20, 2008

Last month you, my readers, asked me 10 questions. The first question was:Of all the experiences in your life to date, which five, good or bad, would you never want to forget, and why?At the time I answered, only four experiences came to mind - time with my Grandma, dorm life, my 2 months in Okinawa, and my 2 years in LA. They...

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"Everything"

December 20, 2008

Don't Mess with Me

December 18, 2008

I spent 2 evenings this week at the South Bend Police Station. They hosted a Women's Self Defense class. As soon as I heard about it, I signed myself and my mom up. And I'm so glad I did.I would highly recommend this to any and every woman. In fact, they will be offering 5 more classes, and I will let you know...

Cookies

December 18, 2008

The other day I was told I smell like cookies. What do you think that means? The other day I was told I smell like cookies. What do you think that means? ...

Pictures from the Holiday Open House

December 17, 2008

And a wonderful time was had by all! ...

The Fight

December 17, 2008

For some reason I'm incredibly happy that I don't have to get up early to work out tomorrow.I've decided to do the M, W, F workout. And I need that break in between.This morning's workout was wearing on me. I was noticing this guy who I hadn't seen before (there are regulars of course). He was built, but not obnoxiously like a crazy...

Day of Facing Fears

December 16, 2008

Fear #1: Public SpeakingFear Level: 5 (1-10 scale)Monday started extra early with me going to a seminar for social studies educators. I went as a presenter, not as an attendee. So strange to be on the other side considering my degree. I spoke about what my organization has available as resources to the teachers and how we would like to assist them.It went...

Checkin' In

December 14, 2008

Holiday Open House is one of the year's top stressors for me. The first year was the worst, as I catered the entire event. Ha! Never again!Last year was good.This year is ... interesting. For some strange reason I volunteered to make some desserts. I am really hoping that the hosts aren't counting on me to provide ALL the desserts, because 24 Snowflake...

Countdown

December 13, 2008

5 weeks til I leave for California16 days til oral surgery12 days til Christmas11 days until my Christmas vacation starts2 days until the Holiday Open House ...

The Memories

December 13, 2008

Argh, I'm trying to go back and "clean up" things on my Facebook. I'm deleting comments I just don't want to read. I'm deleting photos. And then I come to the notes. There's stuff in there that I don't want to be reminded of. But then there are other things that I don't want to lose the memory of. I'm not gonna go...

Pick a Dress

December 10, 2008

Monday is our big work event, the Holiday Open House, that I always dress up for.Help me pick out a dress. I have a black sweater shrug (seen in pic 3) that I would wear with any sleeveless dress.Without further adieu:Dress #1Dress #2 (even though you don't see much of it)Dress #3Dress #4Let me know your thoughts! ...

A Dozen Thoughts

December 10, 2008

1. Oh crap, I just remembered I volunteered to bake dessert for our Holiday Open House coming up this Monday. Why, oh why, did I decide to do such a crazy thing???2. Things are suddenly really busy. I’m hoping I can somehow find time to squeeze in doing laundry!3. I really really need a coffee grinder. Yes, it’s on my Christmas Wish List.4....

"Minus Fifty"?

December 10, 2008

Really Need Label

December 09, 2008

Today I went to McDonalds for lunch and ordered a salad & apple slices. So proud of me!But if I'm honest I'll mention that I couldn't say no to the chocolate chip cookies.Of note: healthy eating is expensive. Has anybody else noticed this?Tomorrow I'm getting up at 5:25 (oh dear) for my first AM workout. I'm meeting my workout cohorts, which will help...

Very Sleepy Girl Indeed

December 09, 2008

I want to know how I can go to sleep at 9:00 and sleep all the way til 7:00 and then STILL be tired and snooze until 8:00! I want to know how I can go to sleep at 9:00 and sleep all the way til 7:00 and then STILL be tired and snooze until 8:00! ...

I need your suggestions.

December 08, 2008

In 2007 I lost 80 pounds. In 2008 I gained 20. In 2009 I would like to lose 50, or at least be on my way to getting there.Comparatively, the first part was the easiest. Then it just sorta plateaued. I'm kicking it back into gear now by rejoining the gym. Today was 2.2 miles on the treadmill. I'm focusing on just the...

25 Hours in Lansing

December 08, 2008

My long time friends Mark and Jenny live just two hours away from me, right by Lansing, Michigan. Being so close, I am able to see them relatively often, and I am grateful for that.Every time I go there I know I am in for a wonderful time, no matter what we do or don't do. It is a guaranteed good time, usually...

Random Sunday Night Thoughts

December 07, 2008

Tomorrow is the first work-out at the new gym; I'm nervous!I need to get a pedicure by December 15. Crap, that's only a week away!I haven't slept in my bed in a couple weeks. But tonight I will. We'll see how it goes. Maybe it will help with the crazy dreams I've been having!I always have a great time when I go to...

New Girls Night

December 05, 2008

Went to a new Girls Night tonight. They were all wearing sweats. It was kind of weird. Had I known it was a sweatpants wearing sort of group, I probably would have joined in with the popular attire. I have 3 great sweatsuits to wear, and now is the time. 16 degrees, feels like 1. That's actually higher than most of the day...

Today

December 04, 2008

Woke up early and pleasantly with no blaring alarm. Laid in bed. Got up, made coffee (decaf), washed dishes, picked up around the house, showered, got dressed & ready. Planned on being to work EARLY but had to wait 5-10 minutes for my wipers to thaw before I could drive.WorkRan errands, got to see Mom, baked pumpkin bread, baked chicken parm & severely...

Thumbs Down/Thumbs Up

December 03, 2008

Southwest Holiday Airline Deals: thumbs upDating: 1 thumb up, 1 thumb downHaving teeth pulled: thumbs downSneaking it in to the end of the year for insurance to cover it: thumbs upBrunch: thumb upBrunch @ Jennifer's: 2 thumbs upBeing involved & making a difference: thumbs upA day with sunshine and temps up to 40 in the summer: thumbs downA day with sunshine and temps...

Censoring

December 03, 2008

I have many thoughts going through my head.Many thoughts.About friendships, about men, about weddings, about time & distance, about marriage.About dreams out of our control at night. And about dreams we dwell on throughout the day.Things we think we want with all our hearts. And how that fades away when we see the reality.Many thoughts.Many feelings.But they are not to be shared. Not...

Upcoming Week

November 30, 2008

Wow, December is crazy busy. There are so many things going on that, in order to stay sane, I just have to say "no" to some of them.Looking ahead I have meetings outside of the office Monday & Friday this week, and I'm trying hard to make arrangements for a Tuesday meeting as well.Tuesday evening I'm going to Goshen for a middle school...

Oh Christmas Tree, oh Christmas Tree...

November 29, 2008

The Tree:Opening the box - a good first step!Oh great, what are these??It's party time with the Christmas tree!Oh, I figured it out!The "table" is ready.Making progress!Spreading the branchesPutting on all the mini ornamentsTa-da!Tree & MeIt was the first tree I've put together myself. And, seriously, it only took like 40 minutes! ...

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Thanksgiving Thoughts

November 27, 2008

I am SO looking forward to family, food, and fun this long Thanksgiving Weekend! One of the things I like best about Thanksgiving is that it's pretty much a guaranteed 4 day weekend. Unless you work where my sister-in-law does, or J-La, or Lisha. But I've never had to work the day after Thanksgiving. In my opinion that's just plain wrong!I am going...

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Holiday Happenings

November 26, 2008

First up, this Friday, Willie Nelson is performing with Billy Bob Thorton at the Morris. Sounds like a strange event to me! For more info, www.morriscenter.orgFriday, Dec. 5th -Winter Exhibition Reception at South Bend Museum of Art , 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Have a jolly great time at this exhibition reception for Dick Lehman's In Pursuit of Beauty: Microcosm and...

I'm Excited! And up way too late!

November 24, 2008

Ok, seriously! It is 12:56 as I begin this. I'm all ready for bed, but I am wide awake.I just realized what a great week this is gonna be!Monday - breakfast at Paul's - FUN!, frantic hard work in the office the rest of the morning, and then a meeting out of the office ALL afternoon! It will, no doubt, get out early,...

The Weekend in Pictures

November 23, 2008

I posted an album of photos from the weekend on my Facebook. If you don't have fb access, let me know, and I can email the album to you if you would like to see it!Here are some teasers: ...

AMA Thoughts

November 23, 2008

Thoughts during the American Music AwardsYou go, Christina Aguilera!Joey & Jordan are still the hotties in New KidsWatching NKOTB sing is weird and kinda creepyOh, The Right Stuff - suddenly this is awesome!I really like listening to music!What?!? Scrubs is moving to ABC??What is Jimmy Kimmel talking about??Kanye West is weird.I'm really in the mood for banana bread!Aww, Queen Latifah! Love her!Hey, didn't...

Inexpensive Dates

November 23, 2008

I LOVE this article!! I LOVE this article!! ...

Stupid Celebrity Baby Name

November 21, 2008

There are a lot of stupid baby names out there, in particular stupid celebrity baby names which grow up into stupid adult names. They are ridiculous and deserve to be made fun of.The latest: good ol' Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz just named their baby boy Bronx Mowgli Wentz. Do you think they received a stipend from BMW?All I can do is ponder...

Funny Work Story #2

November 21, 2008

Another one. This happened a few weeks ago just before the huge home tour event we did in Beverly Shores.I got a call from one of our members who had just read about the tour in a magazine or newspaper about 10 days before the tour. I could quickly tell that she was already upset because she “was surprised she didn’t get any...

Funny Work Story #1

November 21, 2008

My boss told me this one the other day:His laptop (for whatever reason) won’t connect to a projector for giving presentations. We had a backup laptop that he would use for that and other various things. Something needed to be fixed on it, so he gave it to our IT guy at Headquarters.It had been a couple weeks since IT guy had it,...

Writing

November 19, 2008

I’ve mentioned before how I tend to do a lot of journaling on Sunday nights. Ever since grade school, I tend to get more contemplative on the eve of the dreaded return. Maybe it was always the time reality hit, and the guilt for procrastinating on homework all weekend started showing up.As an adult, fortunately with no weekend homework (usually), Sunday evening has...

Teaching

November 19, 2008

For those of you who don’t know, I have a degree in Elementary Education. 5 years ago I decided I didn’t want to teach. 4 years ago I applied for a teaching position, went through an intense interview with a large panel of professionals, was not offered the position, and was grateful.I just found out my Indiana Teachers License has expired. I found...

Random Tuesday

November 18, 2008

1. Am I the only one who hasn't gotten the digital transformer thing yet for my TV?2. This morning as I was snuggled up under all my blankets, the radio DJ said it was 15 degrees. 15 degrees!!! That's too cold.3. I was also shocked to already be hearing school delays - apparently Northern Indiana's snow made national news.4. Have you ever been...

BRAT Day 2

November 17, 2008

48 hours on BRAT only! I keep seeing food commercials on TV (and even hearing them on the radio the two minutes that I'm in the car) that are slightly torturous. Pizza, pasta, hot chocolate...I'm going to eat a pear this evening, and that is very exciting for me! Do bad it's not a pizza. ...

BRAT Day 1

November 16, 2008

I've been feeling better today. Thank you for your encouragement and prayers.I've been hard core BRAT only foods for about 28 hours now. I really want pizza. But honestly it hasn't been that bad - yet. Good for me - I like bananas. The rice is yummy. The bread is too. And the applesauce is like dessert! And I've been feeling a lot...

BRAT Diet TMI

November 15, 2008

So, I have managed to avoid talking about this for awhile, but I can no longer refrain.I have been sick for about 3 weeks now - upset stomach, digestive problems, and . . . I'll spare you the details, but lots of trips to the bathroom (there's that TMI). And don't forget last week's throwing up! This from someone who hadn't thrown up...

Perfect Coffee - #300

November 14, 2008

If you've been following my blog for awhile, you know of my coffee dilemmas. Well, today my coffee is pretty much perfect. Why?1. Freshly, thoroughly cleaned pot and coffee maker (yah, I did the extreme clean and made my whole house smell of vinegar).2. The finest organic coffee beans from the Farmers Market.3. Freshly ground last night at Jen & Andy’s (ok, a...

10 Answers

November 13, 2008

1. Of all the experiences in your life to date, which five, good or bad, would you never want to forget, and why?Four come to mind right now - time with my Grandma, dorm life, my 2 months in Okinawa, and my 2 years in LA. They are all fond memories of things that I cannot experience again.2. What is one descriptive word...

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Great Day

November 13, 2008

I’m going to have a great day.This was decided when I woke up at 6:15. On my own. No alarm. I really woke up because I had to pee (I had a lot to drink last night). But I amazingly felt refreshed. NOT sleepy. Do you have any idea how rare that is?!? I mean, do I have to remind you of the...

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My Evening with Sissy

November 11, 2008

Months ago I snagged a Buy One Get One Free coupon from Jerry for Indulgence Pastry Shop and Cafe. I always intended upon taking my boyfriend. Since that ended, I decided I'd take my sissy instead! We met up last week. I picked her up (look what she gave me - beautiful!) , and we chatted and took lots of fun pictures. It...