procrastination!
Today was my first day back in school. And I am already beat down. Overwhelmed. Drained. Exhausted. Mostly because of a pending/dooming sinus infection. Another one. The last time I was at the doctor, I was told I had a nasal polyp. Wish they’d do something about it already. That…and we’re still trying to figure out if having Dan’s dog, Atlas, around is hurting my allergies.
Whatever. I should be reading right now. But again. Tired. Beat down. Overwhelmed. Headachey. Whiny.
I just want to lay back and watch a few episodes of 30 Rock.
I’m going to go read a chapter or two now.
Hope I am more lively again soon.
Want to see me bent over?
Ha…I wonder how many strange hits I’m going to get over the title of this entry. However, there is, indeed, a picture of my bending over while I am applying primer to my study wall. Thank you, Dan, for this lovely memory of trimming the room that is now my own in your house. Love you lots. You know…looking at this picture..my butt isn’t as big as I imagine it to usually be — but I certainly am a pear!
Anyway…I have other pictures of this event that took place on New Years Day…. But no finished pictures just yet. I have a few more things I want to hang up on the wall….Meaning, you’re not even going to see the finished color just yet. :) Just a picture before priming and after. The color I chose was “anjou pear” or some other crap by Martha Stewart at Lowe’s. And I will admit that I’m still getting used to the color. It’s more MINT than I would like it to be, to be quite honest. But once we got the guest bed back in here, my desk, bookcase, and STUFF on the walls, I’m feeling a lot more at home. Especially in his home. Because frankly…I didn’t have a lot of places yet to put MY things and I still was feeling kind of…guest like.
Dan got me a lot for Christmas — the ipod I got early, my new ski pants and coat, earrings…But this was the best gift of them all. It was even better because when I got my hair cut and colored on Friday? He was the one bringing up things from the basement ALONE to put it all together for me. I love him to pieces for that. Also, it turns me on a little knowing how strong his arms are. Heh….
I will put up the grand photos of the finished product later this week…but here are some before views…
After the wall paper was stripped off…And things were patched up…
All primed up and ready for paint!
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PS: Thanks everyone who sent well wishes in regards to Dan’s grandfather. In case anyone missed the news, he passed away early December 30th, 2008. He was 86, nearly 87, years of age. His lungs just stopped working the way they were supposed to. He was put into the hospital on December 26th with carbon dioxide poisoning, and was sent to hospice on the 29th. 
The funeral/celebration took place in Bay City, MI yesterday (Saturday Jan 3). His grandmother is doing as well as she can be. It was very sad watching her yesterday…They had been married 66 years…I hope I will be lucky enough to live that long of a life with Dan….
Tomorrow…I am back for the next semester. It’s going to be a rough one! I already got my first email from a proffessor requesting that if we had laptops to bring them in! I have a crazy schedule….MW10-12, then 2-4:50. T/TH 4-5:50. F 10-12. Sigh….And on top of it, another fun sinus infection!
Going to bed very early tonight!
2009 goals and such
I can’t believe how many comments I got on Twitter last night when I mentioned that I had joined Weight Watchers on New Year’s Eve. To me, it was the absolute perfect time. Why make a resolution for 2009 when I’ve already begun in 2008? I now can continue my 2008 resolution. Rolling it over. Getting healthy is my main priority for doing this. Also maybe to reteach a little food discipline to me. Relearning the foods I need to need. Opening my eyes up to OTHER foods to try to keep me full. I signed up for a three month subscription (which turned out much cheaper than just the month to month plan). I think I’m doing well so far, on my second day. Thank goodness for those 35 weekly flex points as well as the points you can use from activities (but those are only used AFTER the flex points and my goal is to not use ALL of the flex points each week!). I just need to drink a lot more water.
Everyone keeps telling me that the first week is tough. I won’t give up. I can’t afford to. Ha. For my body or my pocket book. So I’ve been playing a lot with the points tracker tool among others.
Oh, and did you know that if you’re not at LEAST 5 pounds over the considered “healthy weight” it states on the website as you’re signing up that you WON’T be able to actually sign up! My healthy weight is 117-146. My goal weight is actually more like 130-135, however. Anyway, so…my sign up weight was 152. I’m only 6lb away from the top healthy weight. I’m looking for a weight RIGHT in the middle.
Hopefully within the first month, I’ll at least see 5 pounds disappear. That’d be nice. I’m guessing that in TWO weeks, I’ll notice a BIGGER change, because PMS is scheduled soon and I ALWAYS gain about 3-5 pounds about a week before my period (i.e. yesterday!).
I’m going to shut up about this now.
Oh, and I’m going to train for my first 5K in April. Booyah. The Borgess Run for the Health of It. 
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My other goals for the year?
- Get better organized! I.E. My stuff that has invaded Dan’s home. We started painting work on my study/guest room today and it already is looking awesome, so THAT will be nice. We bought an awesome bookcase/shelf thing from Lowe’s that will look pretty good in there for my text books and such.
- PLAN A WEDDING!
- Become a much better…student. I wasn’t 100% happy with my grades this past semester. Oh, they weren’t at ALL crappy. They were ok. But just ok. I had gone through so much before school started last summer….My concentration was not there at all.
- Take more vitamins! I have had too many colds and sinus infections in 2008.
- Get off of SSRIs for good.
Well, that’s about all for now. It’s time to start making dinner then we get back to painting. We’ve only primed in there so far. Fun fun fun. Pictures to come!
New Year’s Quiz
Made possible by Sundry.
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
I passed a biology class (Anatomy/Physiology nonetheless!) on the first try. That and I got my nose pierced. I didn’t do anything HUGE that was noteworthy. Oh, wait, there was that getting out of a bad relationship bit. I had the guts to walk away and not wait for him to leave first.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don’t remember what my resolutions for 2008 were. I know that I was hoping this year would bring me something great. I know that last year I was hoping that Trent would finally get his head out of his butt, but yeah. He didn’t. And I had to move on.
I don’t have any real new year’s resolutions for this year either. They break too easily. I might have to say, though, that I am going to try and make this my healthiest year ever. I hope I succeed this time.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No one close to me anymore. Trent’s sister-in-law had a baby. Dan’s sister had a baby in June, but that was a few months before I met him, so I’m not sure that one counts.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My grandfather died in June due to complications of the treatment he had received for his lung cancer. A few days before he passed, he had received word that his cancer was essentially…not there anymore.
5. What countries did you visit?
None. I still don’t have a passport, because I’m a loser like that.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Hmm….less anxiety issues!
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 1 - When I broke up with Trent.
Nov 7 - When I was engaged to Dan. Gosh that seems like so little time between Trent and him but really…it’s not. It felt like a lot longer.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting into graduate school!
9. What was your biggest failure?
None. I did feel like a failure for not getting out of my abusive relationship much sooner, though.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope, nothing serious.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
The polka dotted dress I wore to my brother’s wedding. Best dress ever.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Everyone around me who is close to me. I went through a lot this year and everyone came through when I needed them most.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
The ex. Who was abusive. Ugh.
14. Where did most of your money go?
School stuff. Tuition, books, etc. A lot went towards rent, as well.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Starting school Fall 2008. I was so excited about finally getting into the OT program! I was also excited about winning my laptop computer through a radio contest, as well as meeting DAN and getting ENGAGED! Starting to plan a wedding is insane!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Jason Mraz’s I’m Your’s.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Sadder
b) thinner or fatter? Thinner
c) richer or poorer? Poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Work out!
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Emotional eating!
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Driving! To St. Joe! Then to Clare! Then to Tennessee! Then we’ll be BACK in Clare this weekend.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Absolutely! I met the love of my life.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
30 Rock & HouseMD
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
24. What was the best book you read?
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Home.FM. A radio station out of my alma mater. Why I had never listened to them before, I have no idea. But they introduced me to and got me loving Augustana, Jason Mraz,
26. What did you want and get?
To get into grad school!
27. What did you want and not get?
For my ex and I to work out!
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Sex & The City, of course.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was celebrating my birthday on June 5. I was turning 26 and I was supposed to be having a good time. Why I chose to go on that one last trip with my ex is beyond me. He was more obsessed with the NHL playoffs than me. Sigh…But Traverse City was fun overall. I drank way too much wine and had as good of a time as I could.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Sheesh…I hate repeating myself….DAN!
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Comfortable and back to college chic. Ha! Seriously though, I didn’t wear as many dressy clothes this year…I just kept it low key, classic, and comfy. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t be dragged onto “What Not To Wear”. It wasn’t that bad.
32. What kept you sane?
Coca-Cola
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Hugh Laurie. I became rather obsessed with watching House MD this year. Lol….
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
The financial bailout situations. The fact that the government gave soooo much money to financial institutions, but dragged their feet on giving the auto industry a dime. I am passionate about this issue, because I come from the state that these companies are based in. And I know a lot of people who have jobs at either the Big 3 or the companies that happen to SUPPLY them.
35. Who did you miss?
Rachel F. We’ve been reading each other’s blogs, but haven’t seen each other in years. I miss you!
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Courtney. Absolutely. All the way. While we haven’t met yet, she has become a close friend of mine. I’m visiting her in just a couple of months! WHOO HOO!
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
If your gut tells you to get out…do it.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
“So I won’t hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I’m sure
There’s no need to complicate, our time is short
This is our fate, I’m yours” - Jason Mraz
HAPPY 2009!!!
I’m back!
I’ll have a regular post up soon.
It’s been a crazy Christmas and such.
We made it to Tennessee to see my family. But there was a death in my aunt’s family so half my fam was gone.
Then we left Tennessee early because Dan’s grandfather passed away (at 87 years of age — or so…Dan says he’s not sure of the exact age).
I joined Weight Watchers this morning.
Then I bought a ticket to Washington D.C. for Spring Break to see my lovely gal COURTNEY. xo.
Then today as I was out shopping for school books, I fell on the ice, hyperextending my left elbow, because I braced with that arm. But I’m a trooper. I’ve been icing it and taking advil. I won’t go to have it looked at unless the pain gets worse or does not improve in the next week. SO…I won’t be doing any weight lifting, but cardio is what I need to kickstart anyway.
More later. I have lots of things to get done!
