August 31, 2007
Not For Me
My son, and his girlfriend LOVE watching the world poker championships on TV. I personally don't get the appeal, largely because I don't understand it at all, and can't be bothered to sit and watch it long enough to learn. The other reason I don't care to get interested, is that I have such an addictive personality, that I'd likely end up sitting in some smoky casino in a ratty sweater with my lucky gnome, trying to win back my pension cheque! The only thing I enjoyed about it for as long as I watched, was the beautiful Bellagio hotel where the championships were held. WOW!
I Guess
I think I have a small life insurance policy through work, but I'm not positive (I know... that's lame). I definitely have mortgage insurance, so that if I bite it, the house is paid off. It just occurred to me now, that since I've stopped taking proper care of myself, I'd have to fill out an insurance application stating that I'm morbidly obese, have hyper tension, and I think that's it. What do you think my chances of getting term life insurance would be now?? Not taking care of yourself has so very many more ramifications than just the number on the scale. We just don't always realize it while we're self destructing.
Ideas Welcome
I would love to find a home based business that would earn me enough money to quit my job. While I earn a nice amount of extra money from my paid posts, it isn't enough to retire on. It's just supplemental at this time. I know I do not want to sell anything, because I'd starve if I had to sell things for a living! heh
August 30, 2007
Hard To Believe
It's hard to believe, but my husband can retire in 5 years. I doubt that he will, as I think he'll stick it out another 10, and then do something less stressful for a few more years after that, in order to maximize his pension. I don't have a company pension, so I plan on working about 3-4 more years, less if I find I can keep increasing the money I have been earning at home. So, in about 2 years, I think we will be able to check out Tampa real estate and see if it has potential as a winter home!
August 24, 2007
Question
I'm getting annoyed with my laptop. It's really starting to run slowly! I think it's because I have too many photos from Sarah's wedding on here, as well as too many MP3's! Have any of you upgraded your IBM memory yourselves, or do you always take it in to a computer specialist. I was wondering if it's a difficult job, or if I can save some money by doing it myself. I certainly don't want to mess things up though!
If Only It Were True
Miracle burn could be just what I need. It seems I'll need a miracle in order to lose this weight! I sure don't seem to get any desire or motivation on my own steam. It puzzles me how I can go from so gong-ho for so long, and then fall into this deep, deep pit of uselessness!
August 20, 2007
Issues
My brother bought a brand new condo last year. It has an island in the center of the kitchen, between it, and the living room. It's set up quite nice, enabling you to comfortably sit at the island, and watch TV (he's a bachelor, so it's acceptable in his case). When we went and viewed it, to pick all the colors, etc, they had the neatest little bar stools in the show suite. The were an odd shape, and made of wicker. I finally found them for him, and he ordered the exact same ones. Trouble is, for ladies with a big ghetto booty like me, they're not that comfortable!!
Before....
I remember the first year I started my job. I was MUCH!! slimmer. Still about 15 pounds overweight, but a FAR cry from where I find myself now! I was working in a Grade One classroom, so I dressed up as a big, chicken that Halloween. Ha! So much fun, because the kids didn't know that it was me! This year, the size that I am, the only type of animal costume that will suit me, is a hippo! *groan*
August 17, 2007
Life Changes
It's odd how time passes, and life changes. 29 years ago (gawd I'm old), I had just gotten engaged a few months prior, had a great job in the accounts payable department, working with financial reporting software, making good money, working with great people, and partying my head off. I smoked then, and I had a nice tall, slim body. Hmmm... now? Not so much!!
Musings
I was flipping through a Cosmo magazine yesterday while in the doctor's office, and I began noticing all the male models abs. You've got to love a perfectly sculpted, and bronzed 6 pack! You've also got to admire the amount of work and dedication it takes to get that look! (well that, and someone skilled with photoshop). I also noted that nearly every one of them were wearing swiss army watches. Guess it's part of the package.
August 13, 2007
Which is Best?
For those of you that have a larger number of children, than you do bedrooms, I need some opinions. If 2 or more of your children have to share a bedroom, do they do better in twin beds or bunk beds? An acquaintance of mine is rapidly popping out children faster than they can expand their house!!
August 3, 2007
Vacation Wishing
I've been surfing the web and drooling over many different vacation locations. I found some awesome Pigeon Forge vacation rentals, but I have one question: Where the hell is Pigeon Forge??
The Thought Of It!
Well today I have the fat lady's favourite chore of finding something to wear to Sarah's sister in law's wedding. The chore where I pull out all my dresses, try one on. Realize I look like a cow, take it off in disgust, and toss it in the corner. Repeat. Numerous times. This is when I really hate being fat! I used to look pretty nice when all dressed up. There's only so much nice you can achieve when you're fat! Well I better get my ever expanding ass moving, as I have to run into the city and pick up the silk trees they've rented for the wedding! Wish me luck!!
August 2, 2007
Maybe It's Time
I don't seem to be able to "find it". I don't like being FAT, I don't like being overheated 24-7, I don't like having sore knees, and no energy! But! I don't like dieting either! I think that if I'm ever going to permanently beat all my food issues, I'll eventually have to see someone foraddiction treatment. I seriously think until I figure out why I'm such an over-do-it type personality I'll never win the battle. I have to deal with why I over eat.