OK...I couldn't think of a better title today.LOL Yesterday, I took the boys to Colorado Springs to a place called "Itz." I had never been there before, but J, her husband & kids were going too..so I decided might as well try it...instead of going to the "North Pole," which is like an amusement park. "Itz" is a huge arcade game place...they also have a few rides. The kids had a blast! We were there for 5 hours!! I had to use Daves' car, which I don't think is the best idea, because like I said before, I need new tires on mine. If I take the kids anywhere out of town, he insists I take his car..which I totally understand...it's just weird. Anyway, we get done at the arcade and I go to start the car...and nothing. The battery was totally dead...thanks to me leaving the lights on!! They come on automatically, but I guess I had turned them on the "regular way" when I was using the turn signal at some point in time. Luckily, J & her family were still there, so he charged the battery for me. The rest of the trip was pretty uneventful.
My step-dad went out of town a few days ago and bought a new truck...he already has two that they have a hard time paying for...my mom is NOT happy. I don't know what he was thinking. He may be older, but he still likes his toys...and spending money apparently. Mom tries to save money and he blows it...so they are having some issues.
I've been doing pretty good on the low carb diet.:) I'm proud of myself.:) Some moments are harder than others...but I have made it thru. I just need to add some exercise now.
My sister Bev went flew to Florida yesterday with her fiancee to meet his dad. I think that's cool that she was able to do that.:) She doesn't get to go to many places...always seems to be working. I hardly ever see her...which sucks considering we live in the same town.
As for JM...I decided to just use his initials from now on...not sure if I will go back thru my other posts and change it or not...LOL...is in Seattle this week. He had some things to do up there and has been having a good time with his friends. He really doesn't like Colorado...so not sure if he will decide to move back up there soon or not. I, of course, would like him to stay in Colorado for obvious reasons...but you can't make someone do anything. Yes, I'm slowly learning that!LOL There have been some issues...but I'm trying to work on myself and also figure out what it is exactly that he wants. I don't even know anymore. It seems like I say a lot of the "wrong" things these days.
I try not to talk to Dave much. I can't even believe he is going for custody. We were talking the other day (when I got the car) and I told him that I hadn't even wanted to ask him to use the car, because I would have to talk to him. He says "you hate me that much?" Like I wouldn't or something. I told him "yeah pretty much." I mean, he's threatening to take my kids from me. That doesn't exactly make him very popular.
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
REALLY??
Saturday afternoon...the boys went to the mountains to go 4-wheeling with my step-dad, ex brother-in-law, Tad and his friend Andy. They had a blast! Mom and I went up later and they actually got me on one of those things...though I did ride with Tad..didn't feel like totally making a fool out of myself!LOL It was the first time I had ever been on one...it was actually pretty fun. I love being in the mountains and just being able to get away.
Then on Sunday, I went down to Canon City to hang out with my friend, Tracy. We drove to Pueblo to go see the movie "Magic Mike." OK....I was really looking forward to this movie...but it wasn't all that great. The only thing that saved it, in my opinion, was Channing Tatum (he is beyond hot!). It was a bit of a disappointment.:( Then we went to lunch at a Chinese Buffet...it was OK, but I'm not really into Chinese food...but she likes it, so I didn't say anything,LOL That's the way it usually goes...just keep my mouth shut if it makes someone else happy. I didn't stick to low carb that day.:( I had popcorn at the movie (it's a must), then a few other things throughout the day. I was "good" yesterday, but my weight is about the same or up some. I hate that. I dread weighing tomorrow. I wonder if it's the sausage I'm eating...they say to be careful of processed meats like that..since they do have some sugar in them. That's all I like having for breakfast though. Or maybe it's the protein drink that I have in replacement of one of my meals? I really don't know. I know I need to exercise more. Just haven't had the energy...yes it was a cold and not allergies. I'm like."really?! I just got over pneumonia and NOW I have a cold???!" I'm hoping that I get totally well soon. This is getting to be ridiculous. Anyway..about the working out...I'm really going to try to ger some exercise in every day.
Last night...Dave dropped Dominic off at moms' (since that's where I was). He was all sad and depressed, because Gracie hardly texts him anymore. Says that all he has now is the boys. Sounds like what I used to say when he left me. I DO feel bad for him..can you believe that?? I don't like to see anyone being sad. But he left me for her and didn't give a crap about how I felt or how our kids felt...so why should I even care? Then he's like "I want to talk about something and I don't want you to get mad." I knew then, that it wasn't going to be good...remember how I said that there are always good things or bad things in August more than any other time of the year for me? Well he goes "I think the boys would be better off with me and I plan on filing for custody." I"m like WTF??!! It's NOT going to happen! I love my kids. I don't even know how he could think about taking them away from me! He has said over and over again that he wouldn't do that to me. That he knows how much I love them. He would move them to Denver and I could see them when I wanted. I don't want to 'visit' my kids! They belong with me. If you ask them, they would say they want to live with me. No doubt. But will the judge see that it's better if they're with me instead of him? I don't know. Then he goes "I don't have the money to file right now, but I'll let you know when I do." So now I have to WAIT to see what he's going to do?? You know what I think? He needs money to pay off all of his debt. So, this way, he doesn't have to pay child support and he would have all that extra money..he could pay things off faster. He is so messed up over Gracie..that he thinks that if he tells her that he has the kids and extra money, that she will take him back. I don't think it's that easy. I think she's over him. I really don't know. All I know is that he's NOT taking my kids away from me! People want to see crazy...that would probably push me over the edge. I can't imagine my life without my boys.;(
Then on Sunday, I went down to Canon City to hang out with my friend, Tracy. We drove to Pueblo to go see the movie "Magic Mike." OK....I was really looking forward to this movie...but it wasn't all that great. The only thing that saved it, in my opinion, was Channing Tatum (he is beyond hot!). It was a bit of a disappointment.:( Then we went to lunch at a Chinese Buffet...it was OK, but I'm not really into Chinese food...but she likes it, so I didn't say anything,LOL That's the way it usually goes...just keep my mouth shut if it makes someone else happy. I didn't stick to low carb that day.:( I had popcorn at the movie (it's a must), then a few other things throughout the day. I was "good" yesterday, but my weight is about the same or up some. I hate that. I dread weighing tomorrow. I wonder if it's the sausage I'm eating...they say to be careful of processed meats like that..since they do have some sugar in them. That's all I like having for breakfast though. Or maybe it's the protein drink that I have in replacement of one of my meals? I really don't know. I know I need to exercise more. Just haven't had the energy...yes it was a cold and not allergies. I'm like."really?! I just got over pneumonia and NOW I have a cold???!" I'm hoping that I get totally well soon. This is getting to be ridiculous. Anyway..about the working out...I'm really going to try to ger some exercise in every day.
Last night...Dave dropped Dominic off at moms' (since that's where I was). He was all sad and depressed, because Gracie hardly texts him anymore. Says that all he has now is the boys. Sounds like what I used to say when he left me. I DO feel bad for him..can you believe that?? I don't like to see anyone being sad. But he left me for her and didn't give a crap about how I felt or how our kids felt...so why should I even care? Then he's like "I want to talk about something and I don't want you to get mad." I knew then, that it wasn't going to be good...remember how I said that there are always good things or bad things in August more than any other time of the year for me? Well he goes "I think the boys would be better off with me and I plan on filing for custody." I"m like WTF??!! It's NOT going to happen! I love my kids. I don't even know how he could think about taking them away from me! He has said over and over again that he wouldn't do that to me. That he knows how much I love them. He would move them to Denver and I could see them when I wanted. I don't want to 'visit' my kids! They belong with me. If you ask them, they would say they want to live with me. No doubt. But will the judge see that it's better if they're with me instead of him? I don't know. Then he goes "I don't have the money to file right now, but I'll let you know when I do." So now I have to WAIT to see what he's going to do?? You know what I think? He needs money to pay off all of his debt. So, this way, he doesn't have to pay child support and he would have all that extra money..he could pay things off faster. He is so messed up over Gracie..that he thinks that if he tells her that he has the kids and extra money, that she will take him back. I don't think it's that easy. I think she's over him. I really don't know. All I know is that he's NOT taking my kids away from me! People want to see crazy...that would probably push me over the edge. I can't imagine my life without my boys.;(
FRIEND MAKIN' MONDAYS: A LITTLE MORE PERSONAL
If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!
A Little More Personal
1. Are you a morning person? NO.lol I have never been a morning person..not sure how I made it thru school! My kids aren't morning people either...so the school year kicks our butts.
2. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I'm more of an introvert. I try to be more of an extrovert...but it's work for me.
3. Are you addicted to anything? If so, what? Food for one thing. I hate obsessing about it all of the time...what to eat, should I eat, when to eat, etc. It gets tiring. Also if I let myself...gambling. But I have been doing better with that and it doesn't have such a hold on me.
4. How many times have you been in love? To be honest...I don't know. Sometime you may think you're in love, but you're really not. I would have to say...3x...including now.
5. What is your position on politics? I don't usually talk about politics. I have my opinions, but mostly keep them to myself.
6. Are you religious? No I'm not religious. I believe in God..I believe that there is something after this life. Otherwise, what would be the point of all of this?? So I prefer to believe. I don't go to church. I consider myself more "spiritual" than religious.
7. Would you prefer backpacking or a luxury hotel? A luxury hotel for sure!!LOL I'm way to big to be backpacking anywhere.
8. Do you have/want pets? I have two cats...one is black..named Willow and then I have a calico named Joker. I wasn't going to have any more pets...but my niece wanted me to take care of each of these, because with Willow, she was still living with my mom and she didn't want pets there..so I became the new owner..then with Joker, I was just supposed to keep her until she got her own place (this was a couple of years later)..well she lives with her bf and his parents and she couldn't keep her there, so asked me to take care of her for awhile...well we have had her for a year now!!LOL
9. Are you a sports fan? A little bit. I like watching pro football. The Saints are my team.:)
10. How often do you brush your teeth? Once or twice a day.
11. Do you have tattoos and/or piercings? I have my ears pierced once in each...then I have a tattoo on my left forearm that I got in February 2012...I may get more eventually. I had wanted one for awhile, but was too chicken to get one!LOL
12. What’s your favorite clothing brand? It doesn't even matter...as long as it fits me and looks good, I'm happy. LOL
13. Should a man open doors for a woman? Yes
14. Which season is your favorite? All the seasons have good and bad things about them. But my fave is Autumn...I love the changing of the leaves, the crispness in the air..it gets cooler after a hot Summer. My fave time of year is August-December.:)
15. Would you rather eat less or workout more? I suck at both. I would like to eat less..but even when I do, I don't seem to lose that much weight. Working out..that takes energy..which I seem to be lacking...but I would have to say workout more.
16. What’s your idea of romance? To be able to just cuddle, talk about anything, watch movies together and all the other good stuff.:)
17. How often do you do things that are outside of your comfort zone? I hate to say...not very often.:) I need to more...but I just find it very hard to do.
18. Christmas or Halloween? Definitely Christmas! I love the Holidays...even though I sometimes get stressed out about money, etc. I love sending out Christmas cards, getting cards, hearing Christmas music whereever you go...just reminds me of my childhood and the feelings of happiness and security.
19. Would you rather live in the country or the city? I like cities..because there is so much to do and see...but I have a hard time dealing with all of the people. So I would have to say country.
20. Share your life philosophy. I don't know if I have a life philosphy.LOL I just try to do the best I can every day and try to be the person that I was meant to be. To not judge anyone else, because we are all on a journey and I don't know theirs and have no right to say if what they are doing is right or wrong, just like they don't have the right to say if what I choose to do is right or wrong.
Now it’s your turn to answer this week’s questions! Don’t forget to come back and link up in the comments! Happy Monday, Friends!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
SATURDAY
Not much going on today. It's nice and sunny out..not sure how hot it is..haven't been out yet. The boys went to the mountains with my step-dad and a couple of friends to go 4-wheeling. I hope they'll be safe. I'm surprised that Dominic wanted to go! He has his "routines" and doesn't like them interrupted or changed. So I'm proud of him.:) I hope they have fun.
As for me...I thought I just had allergies..and it may still be all it is...but my throat is killing me now and my sinsues aren't the best...I'm like REALLY??! Hopefully, if it is a cold, that it will go away soon. I have things to do!!:) School starts on the 22nd..I thought it was the 20th, but it's not. I'm planning on taking the kids to this amusement park called the "North Pole" next week. It's by Colorado Springs. We might meet J & her family there as her hubby will be home that week. The kids are excited. I asked Jeff to go and he was going to, but him and his mom are going back to Seattle next week to get some more stuff and sign some papers for some legal things. It sucks, but I understand. Then go by the mall and get Phillip some shirts from this cool place in there that has shirts big enough for him, but that are also directed more towards teenagers. Other than that...I think that's about all we'll do this month. I wanted to go to Grand Junction for my nieces' 2nd b-day, but we may just have to go over there for a weekend in September.
I went for coffee with my guy friend, Randy, yesterday. I went to school with him from Kindergarten-10th grade. We weren't really friends then..he was so quiet and shy. But we started talking some on FB...and I had gone to his moms' funeral last November (before we started talking on FB). He's now the main caregiver for his dad, so he doesn't get out much as that's a full-time job. It was cool being able to talk to him. I told him we can hang out whenever he needs a break. Just a friend thing.
Then went out to dinner last night with J and ALL 6 of our kids! That was interesting, but didn't turn out too bad.LOL I DID eat some carbs..but am back on track today...so hopefully the weigh-in tomorrow won't be too crazy. I so want to be below 306 at least.
I'm not doing much today...have to clean the house some...which everyone knows how much I love...NOT!! But gonna find something to eat for lunch first and then who knows. I know that there will be some TV watching involved though.:) Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
As for me...I thought I just had allergies..and it may still be all it is...but my throat is killing me now and my sinsues aren't the best...I'm like REALLY??! Hopefully, if it is a cold, that it will go away soon. I have things to do!!:) School starts on the 22nd..I thought it was the 20th, but it's not. I'm planning on taking the kids to this amusement park called the "North Pole" next week. It's by Colorado Springs. We might meet J & her family there as her hubby will be home that week. The kids are excited. I asked Jeff to go and he was going to, but him and his mom are going back to Seattle next week to get some more stuff and sign some papers for some legal things. It sucks, but I understand. Then go by the mall and get Phillip some shirts from this cool place in there that has shirts big enough for him, but that are also directed more towards teenagers. Other than that...I think that's about all we'll do this month. I wanted to go to Grand Junction for my nieces' 2nd b-day, but we may just have to go over there for a weekend in September.
I went for coffee with my guy friend, Randy, yesterday. I went to school with him from Kindergarten-10th grade. We weren't really friends then..he was so quiet and shy. But we started talking some on FB...and I had gone to his moms' funeral last November (before we started talking on FB). He's now the main caregiver for his dad, so he doesn't get out much as that's a full-time job. It was cool being able to talk to him. I told him we can hang out whenever he needs a break. Just a friend thing.
Then went out to dinner last night with J and ALL 6 of our kids! That was interesting, but didn't turn out too bad.LOL I DID eat some carbs..but am back on track today...so hopefully the weigh-in tomorrow won't be too crazy. I so want to be below 306 at least.
I'm not doing much today...have to clean the house some...which everyone knows how much I love...NOT!! But gonna find something to eat for lunch first and then who knows. I know that there will be some TV watching involved though.:) Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Friday, August 3, 2012
GOOD THINGS
I have decided I'm going to put my weight on here every 3 days...at least for the month of August...instead of once a week. That way, I will have a record that I can actually see any progress...once a week just isn't enough for me right now. I have been doing low carb for 5 days now...well it's the 5th day. I'm doing OK. I had a bad moment last night when I went to my moms' and she had donuts!! But I was able to control myself.:) That's a major thing. Now if I can just keep it up!! Some moments are harder than others. I'm supposed to go out to dinner with J and our kids tonight....that will be the real test.
Moms' cat, Melinko, died on July 28th.:( It's very sad to lose a pet.
I just get over pneumonia...now it feels like I'm getting a cold...geez. I'm afraid of what will happen in the Winter!!LOL I just started taking vitamins yesterday, so maybe that will help.
Thank you for your comments.:) I'm glad that you read my blog. It was brought to my attention, that it was hard to read when the writing was in blue...I didn't even think about it...so now it's white.:)
JM & I are doing good at the moment. See...I'm not obsessing.LOL
I started taking my anti-depressant again a couple of days ago. I knew that I had to do something...so I'm on Cymbalta again. Will see how it goes.
I'm going to Pueblo on Sunday with my friend Tracy to see "Magic Mike.":) We were going to go last month.....but wasn't able to. I have looked forward to seeing that!! WOO HOO!LOL Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Moms' cat, Melinko, died on July 28th.:( It's very sad to lose a pet.
I just get over pneumonia...now it feels like I'm getting a cold...geez. I'm afraid of what will happen in the Winter!!LOL I just started taking vitamins yesterday, so maybe that will help.
Thank you for your comments.:) I'm glad that you read my blog. It was brought to my attention, that it was hard to read when the writing was in blue...I didn't even think about it...so now it's white.:)
JM & I are doing good at the moment. See...I'm not obsessing.LOL
I started taking my anti-depressant again a couple of days ago. I knew that I had to do something...so I'm on Cymbalta again. Will see how it goes.
I'm going to Pueblo on Sunday with my friend Tracy to see "Magic Mike.":) We were going to go last month.....but wasn't able to. I have looked forward to seeing that!! WOO HOO!LOL Hope everyone has a good weekend.
MONDAY (I'M LATE) RANDOMNESS
Monday Randomness!
Maybe I should be sleeping...I'm always up too late..,then tired during the day.
I love my kids & my family
People would say that I’m a worrier, obsessive, funny, talk too much, crazy
I don’t understand why horrible things are allowed to happen (such as the shooting in Aurora)
When I wake up in the morning I have to make myself get out of bed and start another day
I lost
Life is full of craziness...but a lot of happiness as well.
My past is full of fun times and lessons learned
I get annoyed when people don't do what they say they're going to do.
Parties are fun, but I haven't been to one in awhile.
I wish I had more energy
Dogs are OK..,.but I don't want one
Birds are awesome...love listening to them
Tomorrow I’ll be taking my oldest son out for breakfast.
I have low tolerance for people who lie to me
I’m totally terrified of getting old
I wonder why I can't just "go with the flow"
Never in my life have I skied (sp?) even though I live like 24 miles from a ski area!!
High school was a friggin' nightmare that I wouldn't want to do again...unless I could be one of the thin, beautiful girls.
When I’m nervous I sometimes laugh..which isn't always good.
One time at a family gathering I had taken some Tylenol with Codeine for some pain...and slept thru the whole thing.
Take my advice: Live in the moment and try not to worry about anything else....know that you're where you're meant to be.
Making my bed isn't a priority
I’m almost always overthinking everything
I’m addicted to reality TV
I want someone to be there for me and show me that they want to be in my life and how much I mean to them.
I love my kids & my family
People would say that I’m a worrier, obsessive, funny, talk too much, crazy
I don’t understand why horrible things are allowed to happen (such as the shooting in Aurora)
When I wake up in the morning I have to make myself get out of bed and start another day
I lost
Life is full of craziness...but a lot of happiness as well.
My past is full of fun times and lessons learned
I get annoyed when people don't do what they say they're going to do.
Parties are fun, but I haven't been to one in awhile.
I wish I had more energy
Dogs are OK..,.but I don't want one
Birds are awesome...love listening to them
Tomorrow I’ll be taking my oldest son out for breakfast.
I have low tolerance for people who lie to me
I’m totally terrified of getting old
I wonder why I can't just "go with the flow"
Never in my life have I skied (sp?) even though I live like 24 miles from a ski area!!
High school was a friggin' nightmare that I wouldn't want to do again...unless I could be one of the thin, beautiful girls.
When I’m nervous I sometimes laugh..which isn't always good.
One time at a family gathering I had taken some Tylenol with Codeine for some pain...and slept thru the whole thing.
Take my advice: Live in the moment and try not to worry about anything else....know that you're where you're meant to be.
Making my bed isn't a priority
I’m almost always overthinking everything
I’m addicted to reality TV
I want someone to be there for me and show me that they want to be in my life and how much I mean to them.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
ELEVENS: SOME OF MY FAVE THINGS PART 1
Timothy...thank you for this idea.:) Though it's not as cool as yours..I decided to just do my own thing. Love ya!!
FAVE MOVIES:
1. Tombstone
2. Top Gun
3. Dirty Dancing
4. The Proposal
5, The Lake House
6. Sixteen Candles
7. The Breakfast Club
8. Armageddon
9. ConAir
10. Some Kind of Wonderful
11. Footloose
FAVE TV SHOWS THAT AREN'T ON ANYMORE:
1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
2. Angel
3. Charmed
4. Medium
5. Growing Pains
6. The Waltons
7. Little House on the Prairie
8. Ghost Whisperer
9. Love Boat
10. Fantasy Island
11, Falcon Crest
FAVE TV SHOWS NOW:
1. Blue Bloods
2. Bones
3. Body of Proof
4. NCIS: Los Angeles
5. Warehouse 13
6. Supernatural
7. Army Wives
8. Drop Dead Diva
9. Rookie Blue
10. The Walking Dead
11. Person of Interest
FAVE REALITY SHOWS:
1. Keeping Up With The Kardashians
2. The Biggest Loser
3. Dance Moms
4. Bachelor Pad
5. America's Next Top Model
6. Jerseylicious
7. Storage Wars
8. Operation Repo
9. Long Island Medium
10. The Dead Files
11. Haunted Collector
FAVE SINGERS/GROUPS (NOT COUNTRY):
1. Nickelback
2. Creed
3. Goo Goo Dolls
4. The Fray
5. Five for Fighting
6. ADELE
7. B.o.B
8. Def Leppard
9. Hinder
10. Kelly Clarkson
11. Kings of Leon
FAVE SINGERS/GROUPS (COUNTRY):
1. Jake Owen
2. Luke Bryan
3. Jason Aldean
4. Tim McGraw
5. George Strait
6. Alabama
7. Gary Allan
8. Alan Jackson
9. Kenny Chesney
10. Diamond Rio
11. David Nail
FAVE MOVIES:
1. Tombstone
2. Top Gun
3. Dirty Dancing
4. The Proposal
5, The Lake House
6. Sixteen Candles
7. The Breakfast Club
8. Armageddon
9. ConAir
10. Some Kind of Wonderful
11. Footloose
FAVE TV SHOWS THAT AREN'T ON ANYMORE:
1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
2. Angel
3. Charmed
4. Medium
5. Growing Pains
6. The Waltons
7. Little House on the Prairie
8. Ghost Whisperer
9. Love Boat
10. Fantasy Island
11, Falcon Crest
FAVE TV SHOWS NOW:
1. Blue Bloods
2. Bones
3. Body of Proof
4. NCIS: Los Angeles
5. Warehouse 13
6. Supernatural
7. Army Wives
8. Drop Dead Diva
9. Rookie Blue
10. The Walking Dead
11. Person of Interest
FAVE REALITY SHOWS:
1. Keeping Up With The Kardashians
2. The Biggest Loser
3. Dance Moms
4. Bachelor Pad
5. America's Next Top Model
6. Jerseylicious
7. Storage Wars
8. Operation Repo
9. Long Island Medium
10. The Dead Files
11. Haunted Collector
FAVE SINGERS/GROUPS (NOT COUNTRY):
1. Nickelback
2. Creed
3. Goo Goo Dolls
4. The Fray
5. Five for Fighting
6. ADELE
7. B.o.B
8. Def Leppard
9. Hinder
10. Kelly Clarkson
11. Kings of Leon
FAVE SINGERS/GROUPS (COUNTRY):
1. Jake Owen
2. Luke Bryan
3. Jason Aldean
4. Tim McGraw
5. George Strait
6. Alabama
7. Gary Allan
8. Alan Jackson
9. Kenny Chesney
10. Diamond Rio
11. David Nail
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