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Good all week!

Friday, September 17, 2010

Just have to make it through a rather stressful (emotionally) weekend and I will be giving myself a gold star. At least I will be surrounded by mostly good people and old friends... just can't let them tempt me into anything calorious (is that a word??).

Have a great weekend!

  


Wow, the last time I blogged...

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

I got laid off from my job that day. I think that was the worst day of my life... with filing for unemployment being the second worst.

Fortunately:
1. I got married as planned! It was wonderful!
2. I had about 2 months off from working so I got a lot done around my house and got to spend some quality time with the new husband!
3. I was rehired to a great position at a forestry company (long drive and a pay cut, but great people to work with!)

I had to can half marathon training, but I am still running. I gained some weight while I was laid off, but the scale is now on the decline, as it should be. My new goal is to be 145 by the new year. I think I can do it sooner!

I need to stay focused, I need to stay disciplined. Now that I am back into a daily routine, I believe this will be much easier for me.

  


So much to do and so little time...

Monday, June 14, 2010

Wedding day is rapidly approaching with pictures tentatively being done Friday. I don't even have shoes yet!! I keep thinking how much more of a nightmare this would be if I had an actual wedding/reception to plan! Thank goodness for little things.

This past weekend was difficult. Saturday was very busy and Sunday was completely dead. I don't want to have another Saturday. The calls I took were sad and one was tragic. It broke my heart.

I'm starting half marathon training today! I did a run last week to see if I could still run 3 miles and ended up running almost 3 and a half. This week's training is 2 days of 3 miles, 2 days of 4 miles and 1 day of 5 miles. I am ready to do this. Even if I don't do the race in October, I want to prove to myself that I can run 13.1 miles. I know I can do this. I've run 7.5 before, but I really want to arrive at the half marathon level... regardless of my finish time.

Peace.

  


I went to the bar last night...

Friday, June 11, 2010

and had a glass of ice water!!!

I wanted to see a friend I hadn't seen in a while and she was out with friends, so I entered the lion's den and went to the bar to meet her.

The bartender, a friend of mine, looked at me quizzically when I ordered water, but after a brief explanation, I got a "good for you" and no more questions. Same went for when I saw my good friend. All the love and support I have sometimes is overwhelming.

I had a hard shift last night. I treated an overdose patient. Nights like that I would go home and put back a few, but last night, I didn't. Just ice water and good conversation with great people. I think I can get used to this.

Next weekend will be my first big challenge. I am going on a driving tour with some friends, one of which is a wine scientist. The tour ends at a pub. Oh my. I think I'll be fine.

Be safe.

  


Almost a year...

Thursday, June 10, 2010

since I've blogged here... wow.

I can't say life is any easier these days:

1. I still struggle with my weight. I'm really not where I should be.

2. The impending fear of getting laid off (the email death sentence was sent out, just none of us know when, who or how much of a reduction we are going to have)

3. With that being said, working 2 jobs so I can pay all the bills and still have a little left over to have a little fun now and then.

4. With the last two being said, getting married in 3(ish) weeks... on the 4th of July. I've never understood why this joyous time has to be so doggone stressful. Rings should be here tomorrow. Still trying to work out logistics with the officiant. Thank God we didn't invite anyone. What a nightmare that would be!

Still...

1. I am healthy and in my healthy weight range. I look good.

2. I have a tremendous skill set. I have a variety of skills. If I do get the axe, well any other company would be stupid not to pick me up!

3. I love my second job as a paramedic. I love helping people. I do not love seeing them on their worst day, but I hope that I am doing something to make that worst day better.

4. I am so in love with the man I am marrying. He is a wonderful friend, lover and companion. There's no jealousy, no accusations, no insecurity... and no abuse. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with such a great man.

I am not usually one for positive self talk, but with the overwhelming amount of stress in my life right now, I need all the support I can get! Even if it comes from within.

And... I'm on day 4 without a drink. :) I plan to stay that way until Baby Burns (my best friend is pregnant) makes their appearance and then re-evaluate my situation... in January.

Love.

  


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