Responsible? Since when?

I am up to my neck in life! I was lying in my bed last night thinking about all the things on my plate and it hit me. I am so busy putting the needs of other before my own and I am okay with that. Such is life right?.

I am in the process of moving (again!) and I needed to find the right house, not the perfect house, just one where I can maintain, live and relax. I realized that I am working practically the entire summer. I had one Friday off after school ended and summer school ends two weeks before school starts (but the week before school I have to report to work) so, that only leaves me one week. WOW! It could be worst. I thought I was going to spend my summer at the beach and maybe go visit my brother in California but...Such is life. I could be unemployed and homeless so, with that in mind I would rather be responsible and tired.

I have three children.
I have a mother.
I have a 7 year old Pom.
I have 4 Beta fish.
I have friends.
I have love (not romantic, no juicy post upcoming).
I have life.

Thirty In the City: June 2011

Thirty In the City features "The Thirty Girls" out and about, doing what we do, wearing what we wear, living how we live!

ATTENDING A COMPANY DINNER







DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY @ a THEMED PARTY

Unwell? Increasingly so.

I was working out Sunday afternoon in the park and I caught sight of this couple. They were running and playing, having a great time enjoying each other's company. One started to rub the back of the other and I felt...irritated by the sight of this. It truly bother me that I was letting the sight of a squirrel couple get to me. YES!, you read that correctly the couple that was irritating the snot out of me belonged to the animal kingdom. Squirrels. They were flaunting their love for each other in my face and all I could think about was that I truly wished my dog, Cubby, was like a regular dog. I wanted him to chase that squirrel couple, to break up their love feast, to scare the "squirrel nuts" (idk made it up)out of them.

This month makes six months that I've been separated with no chance of reconciliation and it SUCKS! it is on my mind constantly, not reconciliation but moving on. I want to go to sleep and it not be on my mind. I want to wake up and it not be on my mind. I want to have a discussion about short-term and long-term goals and it not be on my mind.

So, is it that I am lonely or is it...? I don't know what it is. Maybe I'm going crazy.

Weight Watchers

Tonight I weighed in and...I am back to the weight I was when we started the program. It is so very bitter sweet. After six months I of course expct to weigh less and I don't but I have lost the pounds I packed on for various reason which is just as good, if not better. I also have figured out what works for me and what doesn't so, hopefully the scale will continue to go down.



Weight Watchers Walk It 5K

How did that 5k go? Well, Q and I thought that the 5K would be...Awesome and it was!

We got up early (which is usually a problem for me, drove to Sarasota, pinned on our numbers and did our thing.

After the race I felt like I caught the bug and that I would compete in many races...I haven't signed up for one yet. Wonk, wonk! I know and I think I will blame that on circumstances and say that I would love to particupate in another race.

After the race I had a few technical issues. I made sure that I was very well hydrated before the race but I don't think I ate enough or drank enough after. I had a massive headache and my felt like it started to shut down. I couldn't keep my head up. I ended up taking a four hour nap after I ate and drank a very non-healthy lunch but I needed to do something. Lesson learned!

Are You A Blogger?

YES!...well, no. Sometimes. I have a blog but I haven't posted in months. Part-time blogger? If that.

So the purpose of this blog was for Q and I to have an outlet while dealing with the ups and downs of being 30 (dun dun dun DUN!). While our posting has been irregular...nonexistent the ups and downs of thirty have not. I don't know where to begin.

Weight
In January of this year I joined Weight Watchers and to date I have lost a little over one pound. Yes, you read correctly one pound. I stay within, if not under, my point allowance, I exercise and yet I cannot drop this weight. It's starting to weigh on me too (no pun intended). I have been successful at most of the thing I take on but this weight loss or lack there of makes me want to say UNCLE!

Q and I have signed up to run, what will be my first and her second, 5k! On May 22 we will off (or maybe I will just be down because I am a little unsure of myself when it comes to my endurance or lack there of).

So, you ask what about the car, your job, your love life? All in due time grasshopper.

Dueces!

Home Skillet!

Why? IDK but, I love "Juno"! I have watched that movie so many times I have lost count. I was sitting at home the other night with nothing to do so I pop the dvd in. I guess I can relate to the drama of being a teen mom although, I graduated high school before I had my son.

I have not been the best I can be regarding my new fitness and diet plan. I have found out the hard way that I am a serious emotionally eater. So much so that I think I have replaced emotional shopping with emotional eating. I know, right?! Well, I haven't purchased any new clothing but there is always room for shoes but, not really that is why the floor in my room is a mess.

I have some major purchases coming up and I don't know where to start. I am in the market for a new car. Well, a new pre-owned car. Anyway, I think I want a Honda Accord, a Nissan Altima (but Q has one of those and I don't think we are that type of BFF), or a Toyota Corolla.

In order to afford this new car I have committed to taking the General Knowledge Exam for educators in the state of Florida. The first step to becoming a teacher using my Criminal Justice Degree. How? What? Yeah, I know. I am currently a Interim Substitute teaching 2nd and 3rd grade Reading, Writing, and Social Studies. In a world called perfect I would love to teach 2nd grade Writing. It is a challenge and some days like today, my cup overflows. I have learned one very important tidbit thus far, tomorrow is another day. A new day.

Growing up I always thought I knew "what kind of girl" I was but, everyday I learn more about myself.

I am a woman.
I am a mother.
I am a daughter.
I am a sister.
I am an aunt.

I am a teacher.



I am determined!


BTW: My daughter turned 7 yeasterday. My baby, the youngest is seven so, what does that make me? I also had a student ask me if I was around during the Civil Right Movement? WHAT? I need to find a good face cream.

Hi it's me!

Howdy Folks! Yes, it is I and yes I am still alive (partially, anyway). I have started several post but never finished them or posted them due to several thing mostly just my circumstances. In those posts I opened up even more about my family life and even featured some family moments. I chose not to publish those posts due to some recent events that will undoubtedly be revealed as the year continues.

I don’t believe in making “New Year’s” resolutions but I have decided that I need to make some changes and to also take better care of myself, spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially.

I am also currently pursuing a teaching certification, what? Yes, you read it correctly. I have been a substitute teacher for a while now and I think I have found my niche, my place, maybe even my calling. A little dramatic? Yeah, I know but, my original major in college was Elementary Education and now I am preparing for the Elementary Education General Knowledge Exam.

I have not made any “Splurge Purchases” lately but I am in need of a new car so, most likely that will be my next “splurge”. I’m not really into cars except for Volkswagens and that is solely due to the “punch Buggy” game I play with the kids. I can spot those babies a mile away, RED ONE!

I am still dabbling with hair; I recently colored, straightened, and cut my hair and Q’s. We took a few pictures and maybe we will get it together and post them. I am actually very anxious to get my hands on a friend’s hair. She wanted me to color her hair a month or so ago and our schedules have not been compatible but I am itching to do some creative color so, I might have to make it happen.

Thanks to Q! for helping my maintain some of my sanity during this rough time and I promise to try my best to be more regular. Hot water, crushed flax seed and lemon anyone?