So here I am.... just sitting around the house, trying to forget the fact that I am waiting to hear back about that teaching job. I was really hoping that I'd hear from them today, but NO.
Tommorow I hope!
I went to Cracker Barrel this morning....and it was decently busy. I made about 50 bucks from 11 to 4....and I got to leave right at 4 which is rare. My friend, Whitney, was there with me so I was happy! :)
When I got home I did the treadmill thing... 5 miles...and then I cooked dinner....chicken fajitas.
Now, I've just been sitting around.... I actually am starting another blog. (we'll see if it lasts) Its about running and eating right and all that crap. Its called Triumph over the Treadmill.
I'm so happy right now...because I don't have to work tomorrow! YAY! Ive decided that if I find out that I get the job.....I am going SHOPPING tomorrow!!
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Monday, August 18, 2008
waiting.....just waiting.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
wahooO!
Its another morning before going to the barrel....and today I'm actually really excited to go!
Yesterday I worked with Cassie Hite for the first time in forever!! I had such a good day because we talked all day and it made the time go by really fast.
And... I'm excited about today because she works with me again!! YAY!
We are thinking about going to a Zumba trainer workshop to be able to teach Zumba. I think it would be so much fun!
After work yesterday I ran 4 miles...then Jessica came over and we did a 20 minute Jillian DVD.... then we all went to Walmart together. Jesse and I got the Tuesday special from Subway...and then we came back home and Jessica went home too.
After that I played on the Internet for a few hours. (I know, I feel like a bum)
Well...now I gotta go get ready for CB!
Yesterday I worked with Cassie Hite for the first time in forever!! I had such a good day because we talked all day and it made the time go by really fast.
And... I'm excited about today because she works with me again!! YAY!
We are thinking about going to a Zumba trainer workshop to be able to teach Zumba. I think it would be so much fun!
After work yesterday I ran 4 miles...then Jessica came over and we did a 20 minute Jillian DVD.... then we all went to Walmart together. Jesse and I got the Tuesday special from Subway...and then we came back home and Jessica went home too.
After that I played on the Internet for a few hours. (I know, I feel like a bum)
Well...now I gotta go get ready for CB!
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Monday, July 28, 2008
crash & burn
So..I'm watching So You Think You Can Dance on Thursday evening (I'm still confused how Will got sent home and not Mark!!!)...and playing on the Internet. Jesse went bike riding with his brother, Mike.
At around 11 pm I started to get a little worried about them. Then Jesse pulls his car into his spot and walks in the front door. He says, "Before you freak out. I had a wreck and I'm really hurt"
So the first thought in my head was that he was in a car wreck and I was looking for broken bones, etc. But he had a bicycle wreck...and he was pretty beat up.
He was going really fast down the hill on Rt. 34 in Hurricane in front of the Reservoir. There weren't any cars coming so he pulled out onto the road to give Mike some more room. The problem came when he tried to pull back onto the curb.
He has a huge scrape on his shoulder...he scraped his palms....he got both his knees...a little on his lower back....a scrape on his right temple....and a gash on his chin. He had to pick a little rock out of his knee! Yuck! I guess he hit his head pretty hard because he was acting weird, too. I was afraid that he might have a slight concussion.
Well... he's doing better now but he still looks pretty bad. I took these photos tonight (Monday)
Today I went to Cracker Barrel from 11 to 4. Well, at least I was scheduled off at 4. I couldn't leave until 3 fat cows got out of my section at 5 pm!
ok ok, they weren't REALLY fat cows, but they were fat, rude women that got seated in my section at a little after 3 pm. They told me right off that the last time they were there they had bad service, had to send their steaks back a bunch of times, and got soda spilled on them. I don't know if I beleive them.... they just wanted everything for free. It was RIDICULOUS!!
They ordered 3 well done Ribeye steaks...with house salads and baked potatoes. When their steaks came out (I made sure they were WELL done) they complained that they were dry! Maybe you should order them Medium if you like juicy meat! People are so stupid. One lady asked for her butter and sour cream ON THE SIDE....and then asked for extra. Whats the point of having it on the side?!?!?! I honestly think she saved the butter and took it home with her.
They just kept asking for biscuits. At one point I had brought out a TON of bread already when one old hag asked for more. I brought her one biscuit on a plate and she said, "Are you out of bread or something back there? Why'd you only bring one?" I was shocked that anyone could eat more (I had just brought out each woman an apple dumplin' for dessert!) and I said, "Do you need more?" and I know I sounded amazed. hahaha.... Then they had the nerve to ask for 4 biscuits in a to go box.
These people left with a shopping bag FULL of food.
I have been waiting tables for almost 5 years and Ive never seen people like that! It was awful. I hope they choke on it. I had to keep telling myself, "What goes around comes around."
As a matter of fact, when they got up..the table beside them even commented about them to me. Oh yeah, they kept me there for an hour over my scheduled shift..and only left me 2 dollars!! Their bill...even though they didn't pay ANY of it...was 55 dollars. Yeah that's a tip of 3.6%. Thanks a lot ladies!
ok ok.... enough about them.
After work Jessica came over and we did a new workout DVD that I got from the library. Its called Kathy Smith Matrix Method. I like it a lot. After she left I ran 4 miles on the treadmill (good stress reliever)...took a shower....and cooked dinner.
Tomorrow I'm training someone at CB.... and I have to work 10 to 4.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
back 2 work
Today I made it to Cracker Barrel and I had a good day. I didn't have too crappy of a section...but I had to do portions. Yuk!
After work Jesse and I went to the pool again....It was so nice that I fell asleep out there! The weather was beautiful today!
After that I ran on the treadmill..you know, the same ol' crap.
For dinner we had taco salad...and then I watched So I Think You Can Dance. I'm a huge fan of Joshua. He's really good.

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Sunday, June 15, 2008
packed today
I woke up this morning... and took Kitsy outside for awhile. She is LOVING going outside lately. She just sits by the door and yells for us to take her out. Its really sad. I decided to take her out for awhile before it got hot later.
Then I packed a lot of crap. Still have quite a bit to pack...but I am making progress. Now I just gotta find a few more boxes.
After that I ran on the treadmill. I hate running on the treadmill on Saturdays because there is NOTHING on TV. (We don't have cable...just an antennae) Today I hooked up an old VCR and watched Aladdin. It must have helped me zone out and forget that I was running because I did a total of 6.25 miles. That's my new record. I did walk a few times...and at the end I was running 8.5 mph for a 1/4 mile and then walked at 4.0 mph for a quarter mile. I got to the part of the movie where Jafar gets the lamp and the genie.
After that I cooked dinner--meatloaf, green beans, and coleslaw.
Since then I've really been pretty bored....I read my newest James Patterson book, The Quickie, for a few hours.
and I guess now I'm gonna finish this boring day and go to sleep.
Then I packed a lot of crap. Still have quite a bit to pack...but I am making progress. Now I just gotta find a few more boxes.
After that I ran on the treadmill. I hate running on the treadmill on Saturdays because there is NOTHING on TV. (We don't have cable...just an antennae) Today I hooked up an old VCR and watched Aladdin. It must have helped me zone out and forget that I was running because I did a total of 6.25 miles. That's my new record. I did walk a few times...and at the end I was running 8.5 mph for a 1/4 mile and then walked at 4.0 mph for a quarter mile. I got to the part of the movie where Jafar gets the lamp and the genie.
After that I cooked dinner--meatloaf, green beans, and coleslaw.
Since then I've really been pretty bored....I read my newest James Patterson book, The Quickie, for a few hours.
and I guess now I'm gonna finish this boring day and go to sleep.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
beep beep back up bikini
So... Today I went to work at Cracker Barrel. I can't sub anymore cause school is officially over. It was a good day today at the Barrel...meaning, I didn't hate being there. But business was pretty slow and I didn't make much money.
After work I ran on the treadmill. I ran for more than 4 miles and I walked a bunch, like 2 miles... I was busy watching Dr Phil and Oprah (Dr Oz was on there and I love Dr. Oz!) and Jesse and Kitsy were both sleeping...so I just kept on walking. I went altogether 6.2 miles.
After that I took a shower and Jesse and I returned my bikini that I bought yesterday to Target. He looked at the bikinis there and didn't like any of them. He's too picky. Oh well, I probably shouldn't be letting "her" out anyway. hahaha.. only tankinis for me!!
We also went to Shoe Carnival... I was looking for new running shoes. I really really need some new ones. Mine are TERRIBLE..and so old. I can't remember for sure but I think my Mom bought mine for me for my 20th birthday. Yeah, and I'm 26.5
This is what mine look like....
I like these


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Monday, June 9, 2008
my long weekend... ;o)
I have been enjoying my long weekend. On Saturday I woke up early and worked out with my Self; Sculpt Sexy Legs Fast DVD. It kills me!!
Then.. Jesse and I went to the pool. It was, again, really really HOT!!
Saturday night I can't even remember what happened. Thats why I try to blog everyday..cause otherwise I can't remember. I know that I ran 5.75 miles that night on the treadmill.
Sunday was a long, kinda boring day. I made cabbage rolls in the slow cooker, which I liked a lot. I'm thinking that the next time I make it I may just make it a casserole or something.
We also went to the pool again. I did my Self DVD again...blah, blah.
The stupid NBA finals were on and I had absolutely NOTHING to do because I had finished reading my book, Honeymoon (by James Patterson) the night before. (It was really good....a little dirty and dark, but good)
but anyway..back to the basketball game. I really hate basketball...I wanted to blog, but Jesse was hogging "HIS" computer...which pissed me off. So I pouted and ended up taking a 2 hour nap from about 9:30 to 11:30pm. So If I'm not blogging as much as I used to... you know who to blame!
There were no sub jobs to be had for today... I guess because they only have 2 days left.
So.. I had a long weekend! Today I woke up and did my Jillian Michael's DVD (Level one and Level 2) Then we went to the pool. There was only one other lady there with us. It was actually quiet and relaxing. Usually there are brats screaming & splashing everywhere.
After the pool I took a shower and went shopping. I decided to try on some bikinis at Target. I was so happy trying them on!! I actually looked pretty good in a 'kini!! BUT...when I got home and showed Jesse he said it was too small and made me feel pretty crappy. :( So, I gotta take it back to Target soon.
Now... I guess I'm going to run on the treadmill a bit. I don't have anything else to do.
Tomorrow I gotta be at Cracker Barrel 9:30 to 2:30. BOOOO!
Then.. Jesse and I went to the pool. It was, again, really really HOT!!
Saturday night I can't even remember what happened. Thats why I try to blog everyday..cause otherwise I can't remember. I know that I ran 5.75 miles that night on the treadmill.
Sunday was a long, kinda boring day. I made cabbage rolls in the slow cooker, which I liked a lot. I'm thinking that the next time I make it I may just make it a casserole or something.
We also went to the pool again. I did my Self DVD again...blah, blah.
The stupid NBA finals were on and I had absolutely NOTHING to do because I had finished reading my book, Honeymoon (by James Patterson) the night before. (It was really good....a little dirty and dark, but good)
but anyway..back to the basketball game. I really hate basketball...I wanted to blog, but Jesse was hogging "HIS" computer...which pissed me off. So I pouted and ended up taking a 2 hour nap from about 9:30 to 11:30pm. So If I'm not blogging as much as I used to... you know who to blame!
There were no sub jobs to be had for today... I guess because they only have 2 days left.
So.. I had a long weekend! Today I woke up and did my Jillian Michael's DVD (Level one and Level 2) Then we went to the pool. There was only one other lady there with us. It was actually quiet and relaxing. Usually there are brats screaming & splashing everywhere.
After the pool I took a shower and went shopping. I decided to try on some bikinis at Target. I was so happy trying them on!! I actually looked pretty good in a 'kini!! BUT...when I got home and showed Jesse he said it was too small and made me feel pretty crappy. :( So, I gotta take it back to Target soon.
Now... I guess I'm going to run on the treadmill a bit. I don't have anything else to do.
Tomorrow I gotta be at Cracker Barrel 9:30 to 2:30. BOOOO!
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
love me some whopper jrs
This morning...I had to wake up and go to Cracker Barrel, which sucked today. I'm really glad I only have 3 more hours of that place until Tuesday.
I was supposed to get off work at 2 and then I have to do my sidework and silverware. Well I got a table at around 1:50...two really (I'm going to put this as nicely as possible!) obese people. One lady was in a wheelchair for (as far as I could tell) no other reason but that she was so large. They ordered an appetizer....which at Cracker Barrel doesn't usually happen. In fact, most employees at Cracker Barrel don't even know that Cracker Barrel has a "Cheese and Cracker Plate" available. Oh, but these people...they knew about it! So anyway...after their meal and about 5 refills a piece they just wanted to sit and sit. THEN...when they finally did get up... The guy pushed the woman around the retail store for about 20 minutes before they payed their bill.
In case you don't know.... your waitress can't leave until you do...and they can't clock out until you pay your bill. So anyway.. I was there until after 3 just standing around, waiting, wasting my time.
After work Jesse and I went to the pool. It was really hot and I even fell asleep out there today for few minutes, but I don't think I got very much sun. The pool water felt MUCH better today, but of course it was over 90 degrees.

After the pool I ran on the treadmill for awhile (4 miles) and watched some more How I Met Your Mother... LOVE THAT SHOW!!
Then I showered and Jesse and I made a quick run to the library and to Burger King where I got a Whopper Jr. no cheese, no mayo...my fav! and it only has 290 calories.

Right now I'm watching So You Think You Can Dance!! Ok, I think Jesse wants the computer now...
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
crazy sub day yesterday

So... I actually missed a day of blogging yesterday. I was very busy all day long.

I went to Northwest Middle School to sub for a science teacher. When I got there..one look around the room told me that the teacher was a SLOB. There were piles of unorganzed paper laying on her desk, on the counters, on tables, and even on the floor. I looked everywhere for sub plans with no luck. So I went over to the teacher next door (since it was middle school the teachers are on teams) who was my teacher's teammate. She looked around and didn't find anything either. So, she tried to call the teacher with no luck. So.. she said the VP would be down to help me (the room was in the basement) Then she came back to tell me that the VP wasn't coming.

So what did I do????
Another 8th grade teacher send me an assignment. She told me to have the students write a story about "Timmy the Chromatin" who is about to undergo mitosis. Sounds ok, right? Well I thought so until the 1st group of students had no idea what mitosis or chromatin even was!! I got out their text books and there was nothing about mitosis even in there!! So I wrote a note to that other 8th grade science teacher and asked if she could send down some texts with Mitosis info in them. She did, so the 2nd group of students did much better.
When I got home from school Jesse and I went to the pool for a little while. It was REALLY hot and the sun felt like it was blazing, but the pool water was kinda cold.
Jesse spent the whole day yesterday helping Lester pack all his stuff into a moving truck. Lester was just pulling out of the parking lot when I got home from school around 2:30. So the Conn's are gone now.

Jesse is so depressed that Lester is gone. He lost his sports buddy. He's been moping around since he left.
Anyway...last night I worked out. I ran 3.5 miles on the treadmill and then did Level 2 of my Jillian Michael's DVD. Afterwards, we had dinner and then Jesse and I went to Walmart. I can't remember what time we got home, but by the time I was finished with shopping and putting the groceries away I WAS DOG TIRED!! So I went straight to bed while Jesse watched the Stanley Cup Finals.
When I got home from school Jesse and I went to the pool for a little while. It was REALLY hot and the sun felt like it was blazing, but the pool water was kinda cold.
Jesse spent the whole day yesterday helping Lester pack all his stuff into a moving truck. Lester was just pulling out of the parking lot when I got home from school around 2:30. So the Conn's are gone now.

Jesse is so depressed that Lester is gone. He lost his sports buddy. He's been moping around since he left.
Anyway...last night I worked out. I ran 3.5 miles on the treadmill and then did Level 2 of my Jillian Michael's DVD. Afterwards, we had dinner and then Jesse and I went to Walmart. I can't remember what time we got home, but by the time I was finished with shopping and putting the groceries away I WAS DOG TIRED!! So I went straight to bed while Jesse watched the Stanley Cup Finals.
Today wasnt as interesting.....I went to the Barrel....came home....worked out (level 1 & 3 of Jillian)...cooked dinner...and thats all.
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Friday, May 30, 2008
45 dollars...one hour
Today was a very good day.
First...I woke up around 9 and made french toast and turkey bacon for breakfast. Then I got ready to go to West Forsyth High to sub for a math teacher. It was only a half day job.
When I got there I found out that she only teaches 5th and 6th period and has 7th period planning! Wahoo! Then.... I found out that they were going to shorten 5th and 6th periods today because they needed an extended 7th period due to testing! An even bigger WAHOO!! So, I was in the classroom from 1:05 to 2:05, no joke, and I'm gonna get paid for a half day, which is 45 bucks. I like this job! I should really be subbing more often!!! It makes me realize how much I hate Cracker Barrel!!
After school I went to a hair salon called Steel Roots. I got my hair done, FINALLY! I was in desperate need of highlights and even more desperate need for a cut. A young girl cut my hair and the owner, Tina, colored it....I think Tina did a really good job. I was very pleased and it only cost 82 dollars. Oh, I didn't get it cut like Hilary Duff's in that pic I posted on here...and I'm glad.
After the hair got did, I got on the treadmill....even though I was dreading it. I ran (and walked a little) 4.5 miles. After that I did my new Jillian Michael's DVD. It was torture, but in a good way. Its only 20 minutes long..she mixes cardio with weights and abs..and I liked it. You are supposed to do it everyday for 30 days....maybe I'll try that.
First...I woke up around 9 and made french toast and turkey bacon for breakfast. Then I got ready to go to West Forsyth High to sub for a math teacher. It was only a half day job.
When I got there I found out that she only teaches 5th and 6th period and has 7th period planning! Wahoo! Then.... I found out that they were going to shorten 5th and 6th periods today because they needed an extended 7th period due to testing! An even bigger WAHOO!! So, I was in the classroom from 1:05 to 2:05, no joke, and I'm gonna get paid for a half day, which is 45 bucks. I like this job! I should really be subbing more often!!! It makes me realize how much I hate Cracker Barrel!!
After school I went to a hair salon called Steel Roots. I got my hair done, FINALLY! I was in desperate need of highlights and even more desperate need for a cut. A young girl cut my hair and the owner, Tina, colored it....I think Tina did a really good job. I was very pleased and it only cost 82 dollars. Oh, I didn't get it cut like Hilary Duff's in that pic I posted on here...and I'm glad.
After the hair got did, I got on the treadmill....even though I was dreading it. I ran (and walked a little) 4.5 miles. After that I did my new Jillian Michael's DVD. It was torture, but in a good way. Its only 20 minutes long..she mixes cardio with weights and abs..and I liked it. You are supposed to do it everyday for 30 days....maybe I'll try that.
After the work out Jesse and I had slow-cooker beef stroganoff for dinner and it was delicious!
I finally got my 1st paycheck from the sub office today! They hold it forever and you only get paid once a month. I also got my WV Teaching Certification in the mail!!
I think tomorrow I may have to start packing :(
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Another day...more biscuits and gravy
I felt better today. Still kinda icky, but better.
Cracker Barrel was absolutely awful today. In 2 hours I had only made $5.50!! At least I was training, so I make a little more per hour. I only waited on 12 people all day... I made 21 dollars in 3 and a half hours.
After work Jesse and I went to the library. I had a couple of James Patterson books and a Jillian Michael's work-out DVD to pick up. I needed to have a book to read for my sub job tomorrow. Then we had to go to Wal-Mart so that we actually had food to eat.
I ran on the treadmill for 5 miles...took a shower...and then Jesse made us some taco salads. They were delish! Since dinner I have been sitting at the kitchen table watching So You Think You Can Dance and playing on the Internet....and here I am now.
I'm sure I'll be writing tomorrow about my day of subbing. It feels like forever since I've been a substitute. The other night when we went to Texas Roadhouse our hostess looked at me and said, "You were a substitute at Reagan the other day, weren't you?" and I said, "Yes I was." and she said, "You were in one of my classes" Pretty funny!
Cracker Barrel was absolutely awful today. In 2 hours I had only made $5.50!! At least I was training, so I make a little more per hour. I only waited on 12 people all day... I made 21 dollars in 3 and a half hours.
After work Jesse and I went to the library. I had a couple of James Patterson books and a Jillian Michael's work-out DVD to pick up. I needed to have a book to read for my sub job tomorrow. Then we had to go to Wal-Mart so that we actually had food to eat.
I ran on the treadmill for 5 miles...took a shower...and then Jesse made us some taco salads. They were delish! Since dinner I have been sitting at the kitchen table watching So You Think You Can Dance and playing on the Internet....and here I am now.
I'm sure I'll be writing tomorrow about my day of subbing. It feels like forever since I've been a substitute. The other night when we went to Texas Roadhouse our hostess looked at me and said, "You were a substitute at Reagan the other day, weren't you?" and I said, "Yes I was." and she said, "You were in one of my classes" Pretty funny!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
feel like a pig
Kitsy missed us this weekend. Since we've been back she's been sleeping on our suitcase. I think shes trying to keep us from leaving again!
I went to Cracker Barrel this morning and it was a pretty good day. I stayed busy and the day went by fairly quickly.
On the way home from Cracker Barrel I called Jesse and he told me that we were gonna eat dinner with Holli and Lester at Texas Roadhouse. Holli got some free coupons for appetizers...so we got a cactus blossom onion thingie and cheese fries. They were HUGE! I tried not to eat too much...but it was hard. Jesse and I got a combo platter with a sirloin and BBQ chicken. I didn't even eat a roll. I was still stuffed when I left there.
Then we went to Old Navy and I got the bathing suit cover-up that I had been wanting....except they didn't have the color that I wanted...BUT, I got it on sale. I was going to pay 25 dollars for it, but I only ended up paying 9 dollars. Jesse also got a pair of swimming trunks which are really cute. (see pic below)
During the day today...Holli, Lester and Jesse went over to the apartment's pool. Holli got sunburned. Lester didn't because he put on SPF 50, but Jesse got freakin' burned alive. He is so red!
He searched on the Internet for home cures for sunburns...and later I saw him spray his body with vinegar, hold a bag of frozen strawberries on his chest, and then rub mustard all over himself! I told him that he looked like a gigantic hot dog...and the smell was putrid. He even went upstairs to Holli and Lester's topless with the mustard all over him. Mixed with his red skin, the yellow mustard made Jesse look an Oompa Loompa!!
After gorging myself ...I did run a little on the treadmill...I did 4 miles even though I felt like throwing up.
After that we went upstairs (with the mustard still on his chest, neck and arms) and played Scattergories with the Conn's. It was fun, but I was not very good at that game.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thursday..and I don't have to work!
Today I slept in til around 10 at Brian and Jessica's house. Then we went over to my parents where I made myself some oatmeal and took a shower.
Then Jesse and I drove to Teays Valley and picked up Brian. We went down to the court house and then to Lowe's and the mall. I had to wait a freakin' hour at the clinique counter just to get one tube of makeup. The lady in front of me bought over 150 dollars worth of stuff, mostly moisturizer. She just kept asking questions. I really hate the way they have those makeup counters set up. Its very inconvienent for those of us that come there already knowing what we want. What they want...are the people like the lady in front of me; people who aren't sure and so they get talked into buying a ton of crap that they don't really need.
After that.... we went to Burger King. I like to get Whopper Jrs with no cheese, no mayo and extra pickles. Well, Jesse told them what I wanted but...of course.... I didn't get it "my way" and instead they put mayo on there. I had to wipe it off with a napkin and then I accidently wiped mayo all over my face.
After the mall we went to Jesse's Dad's house in Ona and hung out for a little bit.
Then we went to the Teays Valley YMCA where I had to get a trial 3 day pass. I changed clothes and went into the gym and ran on the treadmill. I ran for 4 and half miles of torture. It made me really thankful that I have my own treadmill at home. I had to watch ESPN with no sound..and it really felt like I had to force myself to keep running.
I was UNIMPRESSED with that Y. I definately wouldn't pay the 40 plus dollars a month to work out there. They only have a few treadmills that are decent. The whole gym area is very cramped and crowded. I really feel like the cardio area should be separate from the weight room, but they have them all smooshed together. It is a really nice building with a nice basketball gym and pools, but...its not good for women. I guess a lot of people go there because its the only place around here...and I think they treat it like a social network.
After the workout we stopped at Kroger and even though I was all sweaty and gross....I changed back into my regular clothes in the car. Then we went to Brian and Jessica's and ate and hung out for awhile.
oh...by the way... David Cook did win American Idol and I was glad. This was the first year I didn't really have a favorite. I would have been happy if either of them won.
Then Jesse and I drove to Teays Valley and picked up Brian. We went down to the court house and then to Lowe's and the mall. I had to wait a freakin' hour at the clinique counter just to get one tube of makeup. The lady in front of me bought over 150 dollars worth of stuff, mostly moisturizer. She just kept asking questions. I really hate the way they have those makeup counters set up. Its very inconvienent for those of us that come there already knowing what we want. What they want...are the people like the lady in front of me; people who aren't sure and so they get talked into buying a ton of crap that they don't really need.
After that.... we went to Burger King. I like to get Whopper Jrs with no cheese, no mayo and extra pickles. Well, Jesse told them what I wanted but...of course.... I didn't get it "my way" and instead they put mayo on there. I had to wipe it off with a napkin and then I accidently wiped mayo all over my face.
After the mall we went to Jesse's Dad's house in Ona and hung out for a little bit.
Then we went to the Teays Valley YMCA where I had to get a trial 3 day pass. I changed clothes and went into the gym and ran on the treadmill. I ran for 4 and half miles of torture. It made me really thankful that I have my own treadmill at home. I had to watch ESPN with no sound..and it really felt like I had to force myself to keep running.
I was UNIMPRESSED with that Y. I definately wouldn't pay the 40 plus dollars a month to work out there. They only have a few treadmills that are decent. The whole gym area is very cramped and crowded. I really feel like the cardio area should be separate from the weight room, but they have them all smooshed together. It is a really nice building with a nice basketball gym and pools, but...its not good for women. I guess a lot of people go there because its the only place around here...and I think they treat it like a social network.
After the workout we stopped at Kroger and even though I was all sweaty and gross....I changed back into my regular clothes in the car. Then we went to Brian and Jessica's and ate and hung out for awhile.
oh...by the way... David Cook did win American Idol and I was glad. This was the first year I didn't really have a favorite. I would have been happy if either of them won.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
American Idol Finals were GREAT!
Hey so I was really entertained tonight by the last 2 American Idol contestants!! I think this is the first time that I've not really had a favorite in the finals. I think David Cook will sell more records, but I think Archuleta is just adorable and probably a better singer. Now I'm really really excited about "So You Think You Can Dance," my fav!!
Today I had to go to yucky Cracker Barrel...but I was only there for 4 hours thankfully! It wasn't a bad day, but I only made 42 dollars. Tomorrow I gotta be there from 9:30 to 2:30.
I really pushed myself on the treadmill today. I payed more attention to minutes today rather than miles. First I ran at 7.6 mph for 10 minutes..then walked for 2 minutes at 4.5 mph. Then I ran at 7.8 mph for 5 minutes...and, well, you get the picture. At the end I was running at 8 mph for a few minutes at a time. Altogether I went 5 miles in 46 minutes, making my average speed 6.52 mph! And my knee wasn't even hurting!
Lester and Holli came over and watched Idol with us...then Jesse and I watched Hells Kitchen. Now we're watching Law & Order; SVU.
Today I had to go to yucky Cracker Barrel...but I was only there for 4 hours thankfully! It wasn't a bad day, but I only made 42 dollars. Tomorrow I gotta be there from 9:30 to 2:30.
I really pushed myself on the treadmill today. I payed more attention to minutes today rather than miles. First I ran at 7.6 mph for 10 minutes..then walked for 2 minutes at 4.5 mph. Then I ran at 7.8 mph for 5 minutes...and, well, you get the picture. At the end I was running at 8 mph for a few minutes at a time. Altogether I went 5 miles in 46 minutes, making my average speed 6.52 mph! And my knee wasn't even hurting!
Lester and Holli came over and watched Idol with us...then Jesse and I watched Hells Kitchen. Now we're watching Law & Order; SVU.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Middle School Art...was fun!!
Today I taught in an art classroom in Northwest Middle School. It was a pretty good day! I really love middle school here in Winston-Salem because they start very early and they get out really early too! Today I was home before 2:30 pm. It does stink having to wake up at 5:30 am but I'm sure I'd get used to it after awhile.
Today I had 1st period planning, then 2 classes of 7th graders, lunch, 2 classes of 8th graders, and finally 2 classes of 6th graders. The only class that was a little loud and crazy was the 1st class of 6th graders. So, it was a good day!
After school I laid outside in the beautiful sunshine with Jesse. Then off to the treadmill, of course. Its an addiction now I think. I finished watching Ever After...and I ran almost 4 miles without stopping today. My stupid knee was hurting again. I think I need to buy a knee brace.
Tomorrow I gotta go to Cracker Barrel..boooo. But I do get to sleep in a bit! And tomorrow night is AMERICAN IDOL FINALS!!
Today I had 1st period planning, then 2 classes of 7th graders, lunch, 2 classes of 8th graders, and finally 2 classes of 6th graders. The only class that was a little loud and crazy was the 1st class of 6th graders. So, it was a good day!
After school I laid outside in the beautiful sunshine with Jesse. Then off to the treadmill, of course. Its an addiction now I think. I finished watching Ever After...and I ran almost 4 miles without stopping today. My stupid knee was hurting again. I think I need to buy a knee brace.
Tomorrow I gotta go to Cracker Barrel..boooo. But I do get to sleep in a bit! And tomorrow night is AMERICAN IDOL FINALS!!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
yesterday=good day
Yesterday was absolutely beautiful! It was in the 70's without a cloud in the sky! We went over to Kernersville to a park there called Kernersville Lake Park. We rented a pedalboat and pedalled around for 45 minutes...well actually it was more like 30 minutes cause Jesse's legs got sore. It didn't seem hard for me to pedal, but I guess he was doing most of it.
Afterwards we ate lunch at Cracker Barrel in Greensboro. We had a gold card and we ate a TON of food. We both had ribeyes and salads...and afterwards 2 strawberry shortcakes. YUM!
Later I layed in the sun and read my new book by James Patterson called Sam's Letters to Jennifer. Its really good so far. I think I may have found my new author (since I'm almost done with all of Spark's books)
Then Jesse and I went over to West Forsyth High School and we ran around the track a little. It sucked, I like the treadmill better. Then we went over to Meadowlark and played basketball. Yes, I played too! :)
This morning we went to church. It was rather uneventful. (Jesse says it was boring) Then we came home and ate chicken tortilla soup that we made in the crock pot.
I ran on the treadmill while watching my favorite movie of all time, Ever After...ended up going 5 miles even though my knee hurt a little.
Now... I gotta go get ready for school tomorrow. I'm teaching Art at a middle school.
Afterwards we ate lunch at Cracker Barrel in Greensboro. We had a gold card and we ate a TON of food. We both had ribeyes and salads...and afterwards 2 strawberry shortcakes. YUM!
Later I layed in the sun and read my new book by James Patterson called Sam's Letters to Jennifer. Its really good so far. I think I may have found my new author (since I'm almost done with all of Spark's books)
Then Jesse and I went over to West Forsyth High School and we ran around the track a little. It sucked, I like the treadmill better. Then we went over to Meadowlark and played basketball. Yes, I played too! :)
This morning we went to church. It was rather uneventful. (Jesse says it was boring) Then we came home and ate chicken tortilla soup that we made in the crock pot.
I ran on the treadmill while watching my favorite movie of all time, Ever After...ended up going 5 miles even though my knee hurt a little.
Now... I gotta go get ready for school tomorrow. I'm teaching Art at a middle school.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
went to CB today...
Went to CB today....worked. It wasn't too bad.
Tomorrow I gotta go in at 8:30 but I found someone to take my shift on Thursday! YAY!
Tonight I really feel that I got a lot accomplished. I layed out in the sunshine for a while when I first got home. I came inside...ran the vacuum and cleaned up again. I did a load of laundry, ran the dishwasher, unloaded the dishwasher, ran on the treadmill (knee was hurting again) took a shower....and since then I've been playing around on the internet. Since my knees been hurting I decided that I need to take it easy for awhile. Tomorrow I'll probably do my yoga video.
Now... I'm gonna go watch L&O;SVU.
I thought Idol was good... I don't know who will be going home. Probably Syesha even though she was good.
Tomorrow I gotta go in at 8:30 but I found someone to take my shift on Thursday! YAY!
Tonight I really feel that I got a lot accomplished. I layed out in the sunshine for a while when I first got home. I came inside...ran the vacuum and cleaned up again. I did a load of laundry, ran the dishwasher, unloaded the dishwasher, ran on the treadmill (knee was hurting again) took a shower....and since then I've been playing around on the internet. Since my knees been hurting I decided that I need to take it easy for awhile. Tomorrow I'll probably do my yoga video.
Now... I'm gonna go watch L&O;SVU.
I thought Idol was good... I don't know who will be going home. Probably Syesha even though she was good.
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Monday, May 12, 2008
1st time @ Reagan
Well.... yesterday I didn't blog. It was a very lazy kinda day...you know, rainy and stuff. I didn't do much of anything but make a big pot of chili. Jesse and I had chili and peanut butter & honey sandwiches!... yum!
Today I went to Reagan High School. Its a brand new high school in Pfafftown. It was really nice...I was subbing for a "traveling" teacher, (for those of you who don't know what that is...its a teacher without a classroom) which I thought that I would hate...but it wasn't that bad, because they have large "teacher workrooms" They are like teachers lounges with office spaces attached. Each traveling teacher has a little cubicle area to call their own. I thought they were really lucky to have that. My dad is a traveling teacher at Winfield and I know he would LOVE to have a space like that.
Since I'm going to be at the beach in a few weeks... I've decided that I have to get serious about my diet & exercise plan. I started counting calories today....which is a bummer, but it has to be done. Those calories are sneaky lil devils and they'll rack up on you if you don't keep a close watch on 'em!! Like today... I realized that I've been drinking between 80 and 100 calories thanks to my coffee creamer!! I think I'm going to stop drinking coffee alltogether..at least for the summer. I've only been drinking it when I get up early and go to a school.
Another example..... this morning I ate half of a pb & h sandwich...and it totaled over 300 calories!! (I'm assuming that I ate 2 tbsp. of peanut butter...and I probably did, cause I like a lot of peanut butter!!)
I'm going to use a website called mycaloriecounter.everydayhealth.com. Today... according to my best estimates I had about 1481 calories...I really need to try to eat less sodium and less sugar, too.
I did get on the treadmill today. I ran about 3 miles and my knee started hurting. I walked another mile at 5 or 6% incline to make 4 miles in 45 minutes. I hope my knee feels better tomorrow!!!
I have to work at the barrel tomorrow and I'm slightly depressed about it. :( booooooo
Today I went to Reagan High School. Its a brand new high school in Pfafftown. It was really nice...I was subbing for a "traveling" teacher, (for those of you who don't know what that is...its a teacher without a classroom) which I thought that I would hate...but it wasn't that bad, because they have large "teacher workrooms" They are like teachers lounges with office spaces attached. Each traveling teacher has a little cubicle area to call their own. I thought they were really lucky to have that. My dad is a traveling teacher at Winfield and I know he would LOVE to have a space like that.
Since I'm going to be at the beach in a few weeks... I've decided that I have to get serious about my diet & exercise plan. I started counting calories today....which is a bummer, but it has to be done. Those calories are sneaky lil devils and they'll rack up on you if you don't keep a close watch on 'em!! Like today... I realized that I've been drinking between 80 and 100 calories thanks to my coffee creamer!! I think I'm going to stop drinking coffee alltogether..at least for the summer. I've only been drinking it when I get up early and go to a school.
Another example..... this morning I ate half of a pb & h sandwich...and it totaled over 300 calories!! (I'm assuming that I ate 2 tbsp. of peanut butter...and I probably did, cause I like a lot of peanut butter!!)
I'm going to use a website called mycaloriecounter.everydayhealth.com. Today... according to my best estimates I had about 1481 calories...I really need to try to eat less sodium and less sugar, too.
I did get on the treadmill today. I ran about 3 miles and my knee started hurting. I walked another mile at 5 or 6% incline to make 4 miles in 45 minutes. I hope my knee feels better tomorrow!!!
I have to work at the barrel tomorrow and I'm slightly depressed about it. :( booooooo
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
i work 4 weekends!!
Today was a nice day! I slept way too long, but its ok.
Jesse and I woke up....had a little breakfast...and then I went outside to sit in the sun and read a little. After that I drank a smoothie and then ran on the treadmill. I walked the first .25 mile and then I ran for 4 miles straight... over 4.25 miles in all. I did that while watching more episodes of How I Met Your Mother.
Then I took a shower and got ready to go out with Jesse. We went to Romano's Macaroni Grill and it was delicious!! I had the Pasta Milano and Jesse had the Penne Rustica. I liked his best...it was really good. We got a free appetizer and I ordered the calamari cause we had never tried it before. I won't be ordering it again. It was chewy.
Afterwards we went to Barnes & Noble and looked around. A high school jazz ensemble was playing. Then we went to a park in Lewisville and just walked around a little.
Since we got home I've been shopping online, mostly on Amazon. Did you know you could buy groceries on there? I was amazed! You have to buy in bulk and I think the prices are a little high, but its still cool.
Jesse and I woke up....had a little breakfast...and then I went outside to sit in the sun and read a little. After that I drank a smoothie and then ran on the treadmill. I walked the first .25 mile and then I ran for 4 miles straight... over 4.25 miles in all. I did that while watching more episodes of How I Met Your Mother.
Then I took a shower and got ready to go out with Jesse. We went to Romano's Macaroni Grill and it was delicious!! I had the Pasta Milano and Jesse had the Penne Rustica. I liked his best...it was really good. We got a free appetizer and I ordered the calamari cause we had never tried it before. I won't be ordering it again. It was chewy.
Afterwards we went to Barnes & Noble and looked around. A high school jazz ensemble was playing. Then we went to a park in Lewisville and just walked around a little.
Since we got home I've been shopping online, mostly on Amazon. Did you know you could buy groceries on there? I was amazed! You have to buy in bulk and I think the prices are a little high, but its still cool.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
soooo looooong
Today I went to West Forsyth High School...I taught biology and earth science. It was a good day and very easy, but it felt like it drug on and on forever!
When I finally got home I got on the treadmill and watched some episodes of How I Met Your Mother. Then I took a shower...ate leftovers...Holli & Lester came over to see who got booted from Idol (Yay!, it was Jason!!)....It was really a boring day.
But now...I'm drinking a smoothie and life is good. :)
I have to go to Cracker Barrel tomorrow...boooooooo!
When I finally got home I got on the treadmill and watched some episodes of How I Met Your Mother. Then I took a shower...ate leftovers...Holli & Lester came over to see who got booted from Idol (Yay!, it was Jason!!)....It was really a boring day.
But now...I'm drinking a smoothie and life is good. :)
I have to go to Cracker Barrel tomorrow...boooooooo!
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