Saturday, December 4, 2010
Why did I drink that?? And get new hires
So then I go to the Starbucks and they start to put the wrong syrup in the cup -- syrup that I'm allergic to. I say, sorry, you need to do this syrup not that one. The girl pours it out in the trash and starts to attempt to put the correct syrup in the same cup. ARE YOU F"N KIDDING ME??? So I had to tell her to use a new cup. Seriously - can you not find better help in this economy that might actually have a brain? I guess that is what i get for not going to my favorite Starbucks with my bestie baristas. But isn't there supposed to be this sort of class that you take when you work in a restaurant?? Oh yes - it's called a food handlers permit that teaches you about these things. I passed the ServSafe with one missed question, which makes me eligible to teach this stupid girl the right way to do it. Sad, Sad, Sad.
Labels: Diet Coke, Starbucks, stomach issues
barbara was sharing the memories 6:00 PM
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thintervention
I'm sitting here enjoying some silence, which never happens here, and watching the last two episodes of Thintervention. Jackie Warner is so amazing. I think that it's interesting that you can teach someone to lose weight - but you can't change someone that is just an a$$hole. Joe just makes me want to grab the garbage can and keep in nearby. I think regardless of who you are, it takes a lot to take part and open your life up to people on television. Some may have just done it for the publicity, but I think that the end results are getting healthy, and staying healthy. I hope they all stay healthy.
I have turned a lot of friends on to Jackie Warner for their at home workouts. And they all hate me when they are working out, but they all love me when they are done.
Labels: Bravo, Jackie Warner, Thintervention
barbara was sharing the memories 8:11 AM
Friday, November 5, 2010
Clean eating
It's a struggle some days to do the entire clean eating way of life. Like today - I really wanted a stick of cheese. That's not really clean eating. But you know - some days you just have to say - Screw It! Eat the cheese, right?
So the one thing I've been very proud of it that I'm totally off the coffee. Sorry Starbucks! I'm almost off the soda, but about once a month I'll cave and give in. My current treat of choice is a lovely Japanese cherry blossom green tea. It's delightful. I can hardly believe how yummy it is.
Well - on a lame-o note, someone today said that we have 50 days until Christmas... ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME??? That is unacceptable. Ah well. That means I had better get busy here really, really soon...
Ciao!
Labels: Cheese, clean eating
barbara was sharing the memories 12:34 PM
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Why oh why...
I must really say once again I don't know why I determine at all that my family is sane. I let my guard down and let the crazy back in, and then I am surprised when they are lunatics!
The cycle goes like this... My mom calls, she complains about something that has to be the worst I've heard yet (can you even believe that it gets worse every single time.) Then I get completely annoyed and expect the other adults in the family to be shocked and appalled with me. What I really end up with is a bunch of crazies that think my outlook on the world is way off the chart. You know really... why would I expect a grown man to actually act like a grown man for once in his life? Right? So when I try to use some common sense they all gang up on the poor old lady, making her feel worse, and in turn she give up, coddles and enables and then I look like the bad guy.
The cycle goes like this... My mom calls, she complains about something that has to be the worst I've heard yet (can you even believe that it gets worse every single time.) Then I get completely annoyed and expect the other adults in the family to be shocked and appalled with me. What I really end up with is a bunch of crazies that think my outlook on the world is way off the chart. You know really... why would I expect a grown man to actually act like a grown man for once in his life? Right? So when I try to use some common sense they all gang up on the poor old lady, making her feel worse, and in turn she give up, coddles and enables and then I look like the bad guy.
So I've made up my mine... screw em! This is the holiday season that I will be in control of my happiness. I will choose my days to be with the family members I want to connect with. That way on the actual holiday I'll maybe have a chance at being happy and connecting in a healthy manner with those around me. I will be happy - and they can continue to be lunatics. I'm done. I'd rather be all alone with my peeps at the end of the day, and hopefully before too long that will be me and my peeps in Seattle. Just saying...
Labels: crazies, family, get me out of here, lunacy
barbara was sharing the memories 12:51 PM
Friday, August 6, 2010
The Dog that Roars
Well - welcome Sir Oscar D. Meyer. He's a LaWeenie! So darn cute you just want to squeeze him. The problem is the nightly roar of missing his people. With my allergies there is no way he can sleep with us, and with his chewing there is no way he's being uncrated for the evening. So instead he gets the crate Thank goodness we have a finished basement because he just misses his people and cries and cries to be let out. So we've got full-on air filters and two stories of house to help us actually get some sleep. Do you think he'll ever get beyond this?
On another funny note he seems to be a little ADD and has allergies, and loves to eat carrots. Does this dog belong in our family or what?
We are now the almost perfect suburbia family - go figure.
Labels: allergies, crate training, dog, LaWeenie, oscar
barbara was sharing the memories 11:35 AM
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Where to my dear??
One thing I've learned is that you can lead a horse to water, but you can't force it to drink. This is true of horses and people. I watch friends, family and those that I counsel work on trying to force change on a daily basis. You can never, ever force change on anyone. Either you need to change, or you need to learn to live with the person as they are. Unconditional love is a hard thing to do. I struggle with it a lot.
The hardest relationship for me is my mother. We butt heads like no one else. Where do you think I got it all from?? Stubborness, attitude, strength! It's all in the DNA. I would love to lead my mom, and she would love to lead me. Instead we have learned to, for the most part, to walk next to each other. When you turn away, or push against - well you'll never see eye to eye on that. But when you stand next to someone and support each other you can accomplish everything!
Labels: change, DNA, Love, relationships
barbara was sharing the memories 8:56 AM
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Male mice lose fat quicker than females... of course!
They are doing some incredible research in Seattle about the way fat deposits and a chemical secreted by muscle may control fat deposited in humans and animals, a key factor in the fight against obesity. Of course they found that just as in humans, it was harder for the gal mice to lose fat than for the guys. Jerks. Of course it is. My husband and I went on a diet a few weeks ago. He has lost almost ten pounds and I've lost two. And one of those pounds was one I picked up on vacation to Cardiff. Seriously???
SO I have determined to try to really figure out why my body is not wanting to give up one bit of fat. I'll let you know if I ever figure it out. In the mean time my husband will lose another ten and I'll meet back here with you after losing another two pounds in a month...lol....
Labels: diet, Fat, husband, mice, research, Seattle
barbara was sharing the memories 9:34 AM
