Haunted Weigh In 10.31.11

162.5.  You may have noticed that I have been toggling with this number for quite some time.  I have certainly noticed.  *sigh*

I have an appointment for a fill this afternoon.  I definitely think I need one.  I'm nervous that I haven't lost much, if anything, since my last appointment but Doc has never been judgey with me before so I doubt he will be this time.  And maybe being on liquids through Halloween night is a good thing...I mean...will keep temptation at bay.

So I didn't dress up this year.  One of the things I was most looking forward to about losing weight was being able to buy a Halloween costume right off the rack. Not settle for whatever they had in the "plus size" section or having to special order one online.  This year, I think I could've pulled it off, but I didn't even try.  1) Nowhere to really wear a costume this year.  2) Without a party, I just didn't want to shell out $30 plus accessories just to prove I could. 3) A part of me was still scared that the "one size fits most" still wouldn't fit me.  I tried on my witch's costume from last year (I always go as a witch to work...figure it matches my personality) and it was like 3 sizes too big.  Yay!  But it did leave me without a costume.  I'm OK with that.  Next year, come hell or high water, I'm buying a skimpy, barely work appropriate costume.  Just putting it out there.

I'm not feeling particularly well today.  I've been battling a headache (and yes, I'm calling it the same one) since Saturday.  Today I'm feeling a little nauseous but I think that's because of the headache.  I'm hoping it goes away or else it's going to be a very long day.

Tonight should be fun.  We were invited to a friend's house so the girls can go trick or treating with their daughters.  We're going to take turns handing out candy and taking the kids around.  The girls will love and it'll be nice to have an old fashioned kind of Halloween with chili and a bunch of kids running around.

That's all I got.  Hopefully I'll have at least a costume pic of my daughters up.  Hope you all have a very safe and fun Halloween and, of course, I leave you with a DEMotivator with a spooky twist:

BYOC 10.28.11

It’s Friday and time for BYOC – Bring Your Own Crazy! A couple of questions we answer to get to know each other better and to give our blogging brains a break. Copy to your own blog and enjoy!


This week my questions are going to themed…as in they are all about blogging and just to throw you off – there are more than 5 this time!! 


1. When did you begin blogging? Do you plan to do it a long time or do you think you’ll stop after a while? 

October 2009.  Probably not...well, maybe.  I don't know.  I haven't really thought about it.  I did stop once but it was brief and I've been pretty consistent.  I think if I stop finding a benefit to doing it, then I'll stop.  

2.  What do you enjoy more - blogging yourself or reading other’s blogs?

Equally - definitely can't decide between the two.  I find writing on my own blog to be very therapeutic, albeit boring for others to read sometimes.  But I love reading about other people's experiences and feel like I'm actually getting to know people.  Also, some bloggers so entertaining...their writing is just witty or clever and the way they explain things can be really powerful.  Their personalities just shine through. 

3.  What’s the biggest thing blogging has taught you? Biggest surprise about blogging?

That people, as a whole, really aren't that different from one another.  Biggest surprise - over 170 people listen to little ol' me ramble on about nothing.  Fascinating...
4.  Have you met any other bloggers in real life – solely because of your blog or theirs?

I have not been fortunate enough to meet any bloggers in real life yet.  I hope too though.

5.  Does your blog have a general theme as in one topic or do you cover everything and anything?

Lapband and weight loss.  I throw in stuff about my family once in awhile too.  
6.  Are you public or anonymous? Whichever you are – do you ever wish you were the other?

Public.  I don't hide but I don't really advertise that I blog.  
7.  What’s your best blogging advice for a new blogger?

Get personal.  There's a difference between being anonymous and not being truthful.  Sometimes it seems people are timid about putting out the intimate details of their lives for whole world to see on the internet.  Go figure.  But what's the point of blogging about your life if it's not really who you are.


Also, if you want followers, you're gonna have to follow people and comment!  I try check back with new followers and follow them in return but I don't always have time to check my Followers tab.  Leave me a comment and I'll be sure to check you out.  I think most other bloggers feel that way too.  
8.  Does anyone in your real life read your blog/know it’s address? Do you wish they would or wouldn’t?

My mom, hubby and BFF.  That's it.  Sometimes I wish they didn't because it makes it difficult to vent about them, not saying I WOULD...just saying that knowing they read, I never will.  
9.  Do you enjoy blogging or do you view it as a chore? How often do you blog?

I enjoy it.  I blog every other day or so..mostly on days I work because I don't have internet at home (that's changing soon! Yay!)

10.  Do you tell people in your real life that you blog? Or keep it a secret?

Outside of the people who know about it listed above, I keep it a secret.  I'm not real open about my lapband in "real life" so I don't want people I work with or went to high school with or whatever finding out.  If they stumble upon it, that's one thing but I don't advertise.


And it wouldn't be Friday without a Friday Funny - in honor one of the funnest holidays of the year (Look for pics of my girls on Monday)...

I Got It!

The job, that is.  Wahoo!  It's a lateral move but comes with a raise (possibly a substantial one...still negotiating) and more autonomy and room for growth.  I'm a little nervous as it's something I've never done before but it's an opportunity to learn something new and gets me out of this clustereff I've been deal with in my current role.  They want me to start 11/1 (So quick!) or 11/15.  My current manager and new manager are going to work it out so nobody's left in a lurch.  VERY excited!  We went to dinner last night to celebrate (still working on the whole not rewarding myself with food thing) at Olive Garden (I know, I know...for foodies out there, don't hate me but I still like Olive Garden). I had a bread stick, salad, all the mussels, some of the shrimp and scallops and maybe a half cup of pasta (tops).  Then the four of  us shared the pumpkin cheesecake.  Sooooo good.  Thank you all for crossing your fingers for me.  I really appreciate the support I get here.

The family has a busy couple days ahead.  We have a "Pumpkin Walk" at my oldest daughter's school tonight.  Then she and her sister both have Fall Parties at their schools tomorrow.  Then my youngest daughter has her Fall Festival tomorrow evening.  Saturday, Hubby has plans with friends from afternoon into the night.  Then Sunday it's pumpkin carving and caramel apples.  Good stuff.

Not sure if I've mentioned but my eye has started twitching again.  It went away for a month or two and now it's back.  Not really sure why.  I'm hopeful that getting out of this job will get rid of it for good but I'm almost convinced that it's mostly my youngest daughter's Tyrannical Three's causing it but I digress.  I picked up one of those gel masks that you can make warm or cool.  I had read that warm compresses can help.  Two nights of doing it...still twitching but I'm not giving up.  It makes me look pretty freaky though and I've included a pic to prove it.

Creepy, no?