So, I'm here again...at my whit's end about my weight. I bought protein powder, detox tea, Melissa bought me portion containers, and I just need to lose! I'm yet to step on a scale but I think it's time...a true reality check. Maybe tomorrow.
Today, however, was a first. I stopped at several stores and at each one I found something to snack on or have with supper but didn't cave. BBQ tenders, Banquet chicken, ice cream bar, Little Debbie...just kept walking. I got home and had chips and dip when making my steak salad, but I didn't eat from the bag! I even thought I should have mac n cheese too but I put it away. I did have apple pie with ice cream but that was really my only sweet today.
Just saw the Joy Fit Club on KLG & Hoda. I want to be on there someday! One girl lost 350lbs...she said change one thing at a time...today work on losing 5 lbs. Sounds like a good idea!
Monday, October 24, 2016
Monday, January 4, 2016
2015: A year in review
So each New Year's Eve I blog and reflect on the previous year. I am a few days late but there is a lot to reflect on....
In January I had to make the tough decision to say goodbye to Bruschi. It's so unfair that her life was cut so short by the same thing that took my family as a youngster. I miss her so much every day.
In February/March I was full speed ahead with marathon sessions for Legally Blonde Jr and Show Choir's "Frozen". We nearly didn't make the District level festival due to a 75 car pile-up on the interstate and the decision that traveling to Millinocket was just too dangerous. Luckily we were able to attend District VI and all was right with the world again. To our surprise, we even got a "I" at states!!!! Although there was push back from Cynthia and I was in full-on attack mode even with a mediation session with Trish, Legally Blonde Jr was a huge success. It was edgy and funny and showcased the raw talent of the kids I was so proud to call my own. Things with Melissa and I were tough. She wasn't getting any work with Quadgen and I was feeling the burn of supporting us.
Just as life was returning back to normal in April, I was shocked with the sudden death of Andrea Michaud. It still shakes me to the core to think that a person so full of life could be taken from this world so suddenly. It was a wake up call for me as well. I felt my position in Milford was in constant jeopardy and the commute to Beech Hill was killing me. I decided to shop around and see what was out there for new jobs.
May was spent filling out applications and setting up interviews under the radar from event my closest friends. Durham, York, Gorham, Freeport, Winslow and Bangor were all open and the apps were sent out in no time flat. The waiting began....an immediate interview (had to teach a lesson) with Durham and a quick thanks-but-no-thanks. Miss continued to apply for jobs and had been promised this and that and nothing panned out.
June...hell month...an attempted interview with Gorham but couldn't schedule one. A thanks for applying from York. We celebrated Missy's new job with Coastal Med Tech in Hermon. I couldn't handle my lemon of a lemon drop and treated myself to a 2014 Kia Soul. LOVE IT! Things were looking up. Just as the school years were wrapping up, Winslow called. It was hard scheduling something because they were out and Beech Hill was not. They were willing to work and I was willing to stretch the truth a little. I bolted to Winslow right after the day ended at BHS and had an interview to remember....teachers, parents, ed techs, admin, music teachers....what a committee. I got a tour of the rooms (holy packrats) then the principal nearly chased me out of the school to wait for a decision. By the time I landed at home, I was offered the job. A few days later, Kari gave birth to Lainey and I broke the news to her that I had accepted a position in Winslow. She was not happy!
In July, I began the home buying process. It was going to be a long road but one I was willing to travel. We were trying to buy Cheryl's house but I didn't pre-qualify for that amount and she wasn't willing to come down in price. Tracy, our real estate agent by default found a place but I cringed when she said Summer St. We took a chance and took a look and fell in love. We made an offer that night and by the end of the week a counter offer and it was accepted. The 90 day closing process began. Giving my notice to Milford was rough...the news spread with much disappointment but support too. Packing up my room was bitter-sweet.
August was spent traveling to and from Winslow. Melissa was transferred to the Waterville branch of Coastal Med Tech and often had the company van. I travelled to set-up my room, attend new teacher trainings and before I knew it, I was the new face of music at Winslow Elementary School. To top it off, Lillie was officially transferred to Winslow as well. It was nice to have each other to lean on in those first few days of school.
Throughout September & the first half of October, life was crazy. Commuting 120 miles a day, packing, final countdown to closing...now it seems those 9 weeks of commuting went by so fast. Moving day was met with rainy weather but we dodged what weather we could and with a crackpot team of Ben, Jenny and Tessa in Bangor and Linda, Sue, Mason and Daphne greeting us in Waterville, we were moved in by 5pm that evening. We were home. Lillie joined us on our first night as well while her new baby sister, Laila was entering the world.
November was spent unpacking, spending lots of time with Lillie, battling cold season, playing in the pit band for Seussical, and celebrating our first Thanksgiving in our new home with Aunt K, Jenny & Logan.
December was crazy trying to balance the holidays and all it's events, 3 concerts, trying to feed my soul with a visit to Bangor to spend time with Kari & Trish, and suddenly I throw my back out just a week before Christmas. Keeping traditions alive, Lillie helped me with my holiday baking and was proud to gift the goodies to her teachers. Aunt K came up just days before Christmas but had to cut her visit short due to snow on the way (on her birthday no less). Still, it was so special having her in our home for the holidays.
Melissa and I struggled with plans for New Years Eve. We couldn't get a reservation last minute, so I opted to make us dinner. I bought a nice bouquet of flowers and a card since we were also celebrating 2 years together. I was in the process of making alfredo when Miss walked up and handed me a small box. "What are you doing?" is all I could say. She joked "Relax, it's a nice pair of earrings." I hesitated to open in but when I did I was shocked to find a diamond ring and matching wedding band. "What are you doing?" I asked again, voice quivering. She said "I don't want to spend my life with anybody else." We cried and hugged and I tried to cram the ring on but it didn't fit. Still, I was so surprised. We enjoyed a yummy dinner and snuggled on the couch watching "Spy". It was a great way to end a whirlwind of a year.
Started the year in a hole-in-the-wall apartment, driving a roller skate, working a thankless job and commuting to another 30 miles away. Ended the year with a house, a job I love only 2 miles away, driving a newer car, and engaged.
BRING IT ON 2016!!!!!
In January I had to make the tough decision to say goodbye to Bruschi. It's so unfair that her life was cut so short by the same thing that took my family as a youngster. I miss her so much every day.
In February/March I was full speed ahead with marathon sessions for Legally Blonde Jr and Show Choir's "Frozen". We nearly didn't make the District level festival due to a 75 car pile-up on the interstate and the decision that traveling to Millinocket was just too dangerous. Luckily we were able to attend District VI and all was right with the world again. To our surprise, we even got a "I" at states!!!! Although there was push back from Cynthia and I was in full-on attack mode even with a mediation session with Trish, Legally Blonde Jr was a huge success. It was edgy and funny and showcased the raw talent of the kids I was so proud to call my own. Things with Melissa and I were tough. She wasn't getting any work with Quadgen and I was feeling the burn of supporting us.
Just as life was returning back to normal in April, I was shocked with the sudden death of Andrea Michaud. It still shakes me to the core to think that a person so full of life could be taken from this world so suddenly. It was a wake up call for me as well. I felt my position in Milford was in constant jeopardy and the commute to Beech Hill was killing me. I decided to shop around and see what was out there for new jobs.
May was spent filling out applications and setting up interviews under the radar from event my closest friends. Durham, York, Gorham, Freeport, Winslow and Bangor were all open and the apps were sent out in no time flat. The waiting began....an immediate interview (had to teach a lesson) with Durham and a quick thanks-but-no-thanks. Miss continued to apply for jobs and had been promised this and that and nothing panned out.
June...hell month...an attempted interview with Gorham but couldn't schedule one. A thanks for applying from York. We celebrated Missy's new job with Coastal Med Tech in Hermon. I couldn't handle my lemon of a lemon drop and treated myself to a 2014 Kia Soul. LOVE IT! Things were looking up. Just as the school years were wrapping up, Winslow called. It was hard scheduling something because they were out and Beech Hill was not. They were willing to work and I was willing to stretch the truth a little. I bolted to Winslow right after the day ended at BHS and had an interview to remember....teachers, parents, ed techs, admin, music teachers....what a committee. I got a tour of the rooms (holy packrats) then the principal nearly chased me out of the school to wait for a decision. By the time I landed at home, I was offered the job. A few days later, Kari gave birth to Lainey and I broke the news to her that I had accepted a position in Winslow. She was not happy!
In July, I began the home buying process. It was going to be a long road but one I was willing to travel. We were trying to buy Cheryl's house but I didn't pre-qualify for that amount and she wasn't willing to come down in price. Tracy, our real estate agent by default found a place but I cringed when she said Summer St. We took a chance and took a look and fell in love. We made an offer that night and by the end of the week a counter offer and it was accepted. The 90 day closing process began. Giving my notice to Milford was rough...the news spread with much disappointment but support too. Packing up my room was bitter-sweet.
August was spent traveling to and from Winslow. Melissa was transferred to the Waterville branch of Coastal Med Tech and often had the company van. I travelled to set-up my room, attend new teacher trainings and before I knew it, I was the new face of music at Winslow Elementary School. To top it off, Lillie was officially transferred to Winslow as well. It was nice to have each other to lean on in those first few days of school.
Throughout September & the first half of October, life was crazy. Commuting 120 miles a day, packing, final countdown to closing...now it seems those 9 weeks of commuting went by so fast. Moving day was met with rainy weather but we dodged what weather we could and with a crackpot team of Ben, Jenny and Tessa in Bangor and Linda, Sue, Mason and Daphne greeting us in Waterville, we were moved in by 5pm that evening. We were home. Lillie joined us on our first night as well while her new baby sister, Laila was entering the world.
November was spent unpacking, spending lots of time with Lillie, battling cold season, playing in the pit band for Seussical, and celebrating our first Thanksgiving in our new home with Aunt K, Jenny & Logan.
December was crazy trying to balance the holidays and all it's events, 3 concerts, trying to feed my soul with a visit to Bangor to spend time with Kari & Trish, and suddenly I throw my back out just a week before Christmas. Keeping traditions alive, Lillie helped me with my holiday baking and was proud to gift the goodies to her teachers. Aunt K came up just days before Christmas but had to cut her visit short due to snow on the way (on her birthday no less). Still, it was so special having her in our home for the holidays.
Melissa and I struggled with plans for New Years Eve. We couldn't get a reservation last minute, so I opted to make us dinner. I bought a nice bouquet of flowers and a card since we were also celebrating 2 years together. I was in the process of making alfredo when Miss walked up and handed me a small box. "What are you doing?" is all I could say. She joked "Relax, it's a nice pair of earrings." I hesitated to open in but when I did I was shocked to find a diamond ring and matching wedding band. "What are you doing?" I asked again, voice quivering. She said "I don't want to spend my life with anybody else." We cried and hugged and I tried to cram the ring on but it didn't fit. Still, I was so surprised. We enjoyed a yummy dinner and snuggled on the couch watching "Spy". It was a great way to end a whirlwind of a year.
Started the year in a hole-in-the-wall apartment, driving a roller skate, working a thankless job and commuting to another 30 miles away. Ended the year with a house, a job I love only 2 miles away, driving a newer car, and engaged.
BRING IT ON 2016!!!!!
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