Hi ladies -
Decided to take a vacation day from work...lots of errands to get done and website work. Plus, I think my brain just needed a break. I slept in a little later than usual, and decided I'd have more energy to tackle the day if I got my metabolism and endorphins going. So I went to the gym and walked against the current in the lazy river at my gym's mini-waterpark. I met a nice woman there, and we got to talking. Before I knew it, an hour had passed! After I get my errands and other stuff done today, I'll be going to Ball Zumba and a strength training class. Tomorrow, I'll be working from home and after work, going to the gym for some cardio.
This Saturday, I'm going to be getting a lot of walking in at State Fair with my walker. The fairgrounds are all paved...so rolling it won't be a problem. The only problem will be that when we go through the barns, the wheels might have to go through some "stuff". Luckily for my waistline, the deep-fried everything and other fattening foods at the fair don't really appeal to me. I'll probably get a baked potato, corn on the cob and a grilled chicken sandwich or kabob or something, and drink lots of water.
I haven't priced rotisserie chicken here...but now I'm curious if we get it even cheaper than Annie.
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Happy - That sucks that you'll be losing $$ on the house. And that buyers won't even make an offer due to paint color. Sheesh, when we bought this house...DH kept reminding me specifically NOT to look at the paint color because that is easily and cheaply changed. I'm so sorry that the comp sales/prices are based on aging houses with no improvements/updates. I'm also sorry to hear that the two jobs you hoped for fell through. I do truly believe that all things happen for a reason, and something good will come your way. As to your question...DH and I sometimes go away for vacations...but that's mostly for long weekends and we take the doggies with us. With Doppler's and Mischief's medical issues, it's hard to board them...not to mention costly. To board 3 dogs costs around $75/day. It's hard for DH to get more than a few days off in a row, and his company calls them personal time off days so when he's out sick, it deducts from his "vacation". Where I work, when a person is out sick, it doesn't deduct from vacation. Also, he can roll over vacation from year to year, where I cannot. That's why I tend to use my vacation a day here and a day there. I wish I could've taken Friday off this week...but I have reports being implemented tomorrow.
I hope the dentist appt went well.
Ceejay - I hope the doctor appt, B12 shot, boob squish and bone density test went well. Have a great time at the concert!!!
Annie - I'm so glad to hear the foot is doing better. But that majorly SUCKS about your A/C and the a**hole boss!!! You definitely deserve some good in your life. Lots of good! You got a great deal on diapers!! With such a big baby...maybe you should get TODDLER size diapers!
We are very happy when DMIL is here. She got home to CA safely yesterday afternoon, but it's super hot there, they don't have A/C and her room has been used as storage while she's been here with us. If she didn't have important doctor appointments over the next month, she'd take the next flight back. I had to laugh about the cupcakes on the floor incident. If I were there, I would've thanked you for doing it and saving me from the temptation. Love your post about 2 things can happen at the edge of a cliff.
Laura - To me city life is foreign. I've always lived in either the 'burbs or the country. As a kid, I'd spend summers on my grandparents' farm in Vermont. If you're going to shop at Kohl's use the coupon I FB'ed. That coupon, combined with Kohl's cash can save you a bit of $$. My nice looking workout bottoms are all too small for me...so I wear regular cotton/knit elastic waist shorts.
I'll get back into my nice clothes eventually. I just gotta keep moving and eating right. Sorry that the skeeters and the neighbor's backyard fire made you grumpy.
Shad - How's the new hairdo? Happy Friday, my friend!
Mel - I hope you didn't my anything at TJ's that's not 100% tummy friendly. Have a relaxing rest of your day, and do not overdo it or get sick! Annie and I will come after you with a
if you get sick. (just kidding, but you know what I mean).
I really have to log off and start doing website work. Dang, the day is nearly half over! Later gators!
Love and hugs,