Wacky Wednesday :)
Uncategorized February 18th, 2009I feel all giddy and weird this morning! What is up with that? I am still upset about my brother, but you now what? I can’t change it. I have tried. He has lived with me… wow, I don’t even know how many times… and I have budgeted his money, given him cars, paid his bills, given him money, let him work for me… the list goes on. I made my husband promise last time to NEVER let me do it again. Which, was obviously unfair to him because the first thing I wanted to do was have him move here, and the hubbs was like NO, and so I yelled at him! But, he knows how I am with my brother and so he didn’t take offence. I am OVERLY protective of him. We had a hard childhood, and I kind of played his Mom. The fact is, we didn’t have a Dad, so he should know how that feels. I am mad at him now. See how fast my emotions change!
I did okay eating yesterday, and that is good. The hubbs had some ice cream when he got home from school and I ate some of it, but my calories were still in check. I would say I wished I hadn’t eaten it, but it was GOOD! I have a 4 mile run scheduled for today, and I am trying to figure out when I am going to do it. I want to do it outside, but I have the boys and the track will be muddy. I would wait for the hubbs, but he has a ton of homework for public speaking and he needs me to listen to him. Hmmm… maybe the treadmill it will be. My son has a counseling appointment in a few hours. This is the third week we’ve been going, but the first time she’s talked to him. Weird? I dunno… I’ve never done threrapy (obviously).
I’ll weigh in when I get home from the doc’s! Happy Wednesday, chickies
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Well weigh in was up one pound. Not shocking, considering the bad choices as of late, but not too concerning. I think I can still be 5 pounds down in 3.5 weeks. My hubby informed me that his birthday was in a week. Ha! I totally had forgotten what day it was… as in current date, not his birthday. No work = not caring so much about the specific date! At least for me.
I have yet to run, but the hubby got home late and we just ate dinner, so I am trying to kill an hour or so before my 4 mile jaunt. I am thinking I might do it outside, but then again, it sucks running in the dark here. Like seriously, there are no lights and my HR moniter has no light. Isn’t that dumb? It’s like a state of the art, ass kicking thing that is basically useless at night during a run. Grrrrrrrr Maybe I’ll just hop on the treadmill.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:53 am
There have been many times I suggested counseling for one issue or another here but it always gets shot down. Can’t say I didn’t try. Hope it works for you all.
As for the brother, I think you’ve done what you can to help him and there’s no doubt you love him but you have a right to be mad, and it might actually help him if you don’t help him excpet to listen or get him help when he is ready.
I replied to you comment. Enjoy your trip!
I don’t know what it is but using a hotel gym sounds like fun these days. Things to do that are free: see the Mirage inside and out, including the Volcano outside. Treasure Island outside Pirate Show. The Bellagio water show outside. Caesars Palace Forum shops are nice but you said you like to shop so I doubt you’ll get out of there without buying something! The Shark Reef at Mandalay bay was neat but not a must see, nor free. The Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage was something my DH really enjoyed with our son but I haven’t seen it and do not know if every experience is as unique as his. They were able to actually interact with the dolphin, and its’ another one you have to pay for. The thing with the Strip area is that most of the c_asino properties are LARGE and the outside attraction is to draw you in, byt the time you get in and walk a few miles, they hope it’s easier for you to just stay there! They’ll even escort you in with a moving belt but not help you out! That’s why I say make sure you also get downtown. Downtown, Fremont Street Experience, is compact. Go out of one c_asino and enter the next, simple. Or just walk up and down the street and see it all within a miles’ walk. Lots of activity all in one place. Just don’t go outside of the Experience and get lost. There’s homeless people, drunks, and other undesirables lurking in the corners. A weekend goes fast so there’s no way to make a dent in everything, but some other time you could check out The Valley of Fire, Red Rock Canyon, Death Valley, old ‘ghost’ towns like Nelson NV. I can’t reccommend where to play in hopes of winning. Play for fun because you’ll probably lose. Spend the money on shopping, food, and entertainment for the best value.
p.s. c_asino is a bad word, good thing I remembered this and copied my long comment before I try posting, it would not go through.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
So glad you are able to find a healthier way to deal w/your brother’s situation. It’s so hard when you love someone to let them continue to make the same mistakes but as you know, only your brother can make the choices. Hope you had a great run!