Water For Elephants

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Today I had a Book Club meeting at my house. I love Book Club because it gives me the chance to talk to grownups and get other peoples' opinions. I also love reading different books. I am the administrator of the club so I have the final say but I definitely like to read books that I would not have picked for myself. We just finished reading Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen and it was pretty good. I don't know if I would have picked it and it was slow to get into but it was a good story with a really great ending. Next month's book is called The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and it's about a millionaire's granddaughter who goes missing or something like that.

I am proud to say that I asked one of the girls to bring veggies instead of cookies or cake today. And tomorrow I will start my nutritional cleanse (NOT a colon cleanse--I won't be tied to the toilet!!!!!!!!) Life is good!

  

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ELFITZPA 3/27/2009 9:47AM

I enjoyed that book a lot - I wish my friends were interested in a book club!! Good job asking for veggies instead of cookies. It's little things like that which really add up over time. Report Inappropriate Comment

Love Obama!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

I am watching President Obama on tv and I have to admit that at first I was a little mad that Biggest Loser wasn't on. But once I started listening I am impressed. I did vote for Obama but I didn't think he would be as successful as I think he has been. Sorry to all the diehard Obama supporters!!!!! I just kind of figured the USA is SO messed up that anyone would have trouble. Go Obama!!!!!!

  

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DESERTBLOOM21 3/30/2009 8:56PM

You know, all of his critics are giving him such a hard time, but look at the mess he inherited. Anyone would have difficulties with that mess. I heard a conservative network talking about the fact that in his first 50 days, Obama had only fulfilled 17 of his 214 promises or something like that. Oh my gosh! Of course he should have fulfilled them all and then some! (Sarcasm) That really irked me - it had only been 50 days! Anyway, sorry about the rant, go Obama! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILASMILES 3/25/2009 10:32PM

I also watched him but was a little distracted as I was watching on CNN in a small window and Sparkin' away on a big window. Multitasking, isn't it great! Just like our President. I think he is doing a great job so far. There is a lot to fix but I like how he at least admits there are problems. That's the way to start fixing them. Report Inappropriate Comment

NANCYVV 3/25/2009 2:21PM

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ROXIE309 3/25/2009 7:36AM

I have great faith in Presiden Obama, and I hope to heck Congress doesn't screw up his plans by messing with the budget. Give the man a chance! I so admire him. Report Inappropriate Comment

NOCOMPLAINTS 3/24/2009 9:39PM

I love Obama as well! Hopefully he can turn our health care system around! His famous "Yes we can" quote is inspiring. Report Inappropriate Comment

Frustrated!!!!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Hello Friends!

Today was a bit of a frustrating day--my son's teacher called to let me know that he is not coming to class prepared. He has a detention tomorrow, too.

I have been talking to his Science teacher at least once a week and he seems to think Brian is doing great. Unfortunately his Math teacher doesn't think so and she is the lead teacher so I have nothing to do except deal with it!!!!!!

I am so tired of dealing with his crap and he is 11 years old!!!! How much longer do I have to follow him around and hold his hand while he does his homework?! Is there going to be a time when I won't have to worry when the phone rings that it will be the teacher again?

Also, my ex-husband seems to just KNOW when there are problems and he swoops in and tries to make it better. I get so mad that he doesn't take notice of school until there are problems and then he tries to take over and fix it all. Last year he had a teacher who would call his Dad instead of calling me when Brian forgot something so being that Brian lives with me, his stuff wouldn't get done until either he went to his Dad's and got bombarded with assignments or his Dad would call and yell at him about it. I didn't get along with that teacher so she did all that she could to partner with him. This weekend while Brian was at his Dad's house he rearranged his backpack and decided on a new "system" for Brian's homework. Obviously it didn't work since he got a detention!!!!!!

Last year I was so stressed out for the whole year and this year I refuse to be like that! I don't want to be overweight anymore and I need to eliminate anything that causes me to be frustrated like I was last year. I sat down and prayed to God to give me the strength and courage to get past this and all little speed bumps in my efforts. I WILL lose this weight! Thanks for listening to my rants!

`Amanda`

  

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SHEILASMILES 3/23/2009 10:07PM

Amanda, Are you me? Boy do I know how that feels! Only difference is my son is 12 and his name is Steve (older brother Brian also has trouble and he's a junior!). It feels like it will never end. Last fall when I went to conferences I discovered that he was getting all F's. I couldn't believe it. He has always struggled but this was crazy. I keep in touch with the teachers but it still didn't get much better. Second conference my husband came with us. We also met with the teachers privately without Steve. We brainstormed ideas but not sure if they would work. Like someone said before, try to take stuff away. That doesn't work with Steve as he just doesn't care. Anyway there is a point to this. Eventually with us having some conversations with him and his talking with a social worker who really encourages him, he is starting to turn around. We are giving him positive feedback instead of negative which doesn't work with him. His last report card was mostly A's and B's, a C and a D. Much improved!!! He is now proud when he accomplishes something. I am not sure what exactly did it but just want to say hang in there. It will get better at some point. Maybe have a meeting with the teachers and your ex if that is possible. Good luck, I'll be rooting for you! Sheila Report Inappropriate Comment

MIRAPOI3 3/23/2009 8:46PM

Hi Amanda can so relate !! Son is older now!! Just a suggestion, If you go walking or to go out hiking somewhere it might help for your son to go along with you and you could share your concerns with him and maybe he could then open up to you and he then could share his concerns too! The usual time to get a good word with the kids is when they are ready for bed and when you are doing an active activity with them!! Great bonding time and it might encourage both of you!!I've done that and it works better than sitting them down!! Oh taking things away is also a big one. they would have to earn it back by getting good grades and passing tests!! Hope this might help you!! Take care LIZ Report Inappropriate Comment

KEEPSAKES66 3/23/2009 8:36PM

I went thought that with all my kids till they hit 9th grade - then suddenly each one took ownership of their work and I did not have to sit on them to get it done! Report Inappropriate Comment

Nutritional Cleansing

Sunday, March 22, 2009

I am really excited to be starting a nutritional cleanse pretty soon. I have been losing weight steadily but only a little bit at a time (like .4!) Now I know that every lose is a reason to celebrate but I am really starting to lose faith. My fiance always says I am trying something new AGAIN and maybe that is exactly what I am doing but don't you think I should try something else instead of giving up?!

  

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ISAGLOWINGGIRL 3/22/2009 11:37PM

I'm excited for you, Amanda!!! I agree what the others said about a colon cleanse....I don't endorse those either. That's why this NUTRITIONAL cleanse is by far the best on the market. The shakes are a "super food" which is complete 100% nutrition that our bodies need so desperately. We do not get much nutrition from our foods because they are so depleted of vitamins and minerals, and our meats come from animals that have been injected with growth hormones. This is 100% natural food and your body will use every ounce of it. The meals you do eat will be healthy, and your body will thank you for all of it. And just to be sure....you will NOT be chained to the toilet! LOL I've been doing this for 9 months and I have a very full and active lifestyle. When I began back in July, I was very skeptical, but felt I needed to prove to myself one way or the other whether it works. The proof is in my clothes, on the scale, and by the way I feel. You, too, will reap the benefits....and I'm excied for you!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUVYA04 3/22/2009 10:36PM

I agree you will be chained to toilet depends on how toxic you are. also afterwards be prepared to eat the best you can other wise you did it for nothing Report Inappropriate Comment

BARB7983 3/22/2009 10:28PM

EEEWWW! Do you mean one of those colon-cleanse products? If you do, be prepared to be chained to the toilet all day. I don't think it's worth the effort. You know anything worth having is worth striving for and is never easy. Weight loss, I think, fits into that category. If losing weight were so easy, being thin wouldn't be such a novelty, don't you think? And as for all those endorsements for colon cleansers from Hollywood actors/actresses...think about it. Which segment of our society is the most full of crap? Report Inappropriate Comment

Sick yesterday

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

So yesterday I was really sick. I actually called in sick for the first time in the 4 months since I started at my job--I'm really a "work through it" kind of person ;) Anywhooo--I did nothing except sleep. I really didn't eat much either so that's not so bad! This morning when I woke up (the second time because I woke up once and took some medicine!) I was feeling better and probably could've worked out but I was afraid that I would push myself too soon so I stayed in bed. Now, I know that I probably made a smart choice to sleep a bit longer today but when is enough enough? Tomorrow, I will get up and when I start pushing off the exercise I will just get up and just do it!!!