Long Day

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Today did not go as planned. I had showings that should have been done by 2:30. The area I was showing houses in was not too far from the barn so I planned to go riding afterwards like I did last week. Unfortunately, my buyer's husband, who I was meeting for the first time, was 40 minutes late to the first house. I only had 20 minutes to get to the second house. Then we were completely off the rest of the day. The last house we sat and talked for over an hour about plans etc.

I didn't get done until after 4:00 so no JC :( I didn't exercise this morning because I planned to go to the barn. Now, I am too tired. I guess I'll just make this an actual rest day. Although I really didn't rest since I was going through houses all day.

Tomorrow is JC's day! No showings. I just have to set up showings for Tuesday. It is always sad when your work interferes with your play :( Of course, now my mother is mad at me because I am showing houses while she is taking days off and won't understand why I can't go to dinner with her. She just yells at me that she is sorry she is such a burden. Yet, when I call her when she is working, she says she is too busy to talk to me. Vegas is going to be interesting.

Update..I did Walk it Out for 80 minutes. Started my 3rd Island. It was nice listening to the music. I may do more after dinner.

  

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LOPEYP 11/29/2010 7:19AM

I always say that work interferes with the things that I want to do Congrats on getting in some WIO! It's a great stress reliever. Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 11/28/2010 9:59PM

Mother's are difficult as I know and can relate. You did a lot by showing houses and doing your walk so take the rest of the night to rest and enjoy and relax. Don't give your mom a second thought tonight and have a great day tomorrow. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRIGFROST 11/28/2010 8:52PM

Sit down- rest and play soft music to relax and let the stress of the day go by.. Report Inappropriate Comment

HJFOGARTY 11/28/2010 8:00PM

you sure did have a busy day - take a deep breath and know that it will get better! you are strong and so very smart - stay strong and things will be fine. take care of you! Report Inappropriate Comment

DIXIEBALL19 11/28/2010 6:47PM

Keep your head high and your shoulders strong...Do the best that you can......the rest will fall into place. Report Inappropriate Comment

BAILEYS7OF9 11/28/2010 6:32PM

oy. that's all I can say. Report Inappropriate Comment

Blatherings of the day

Saturday, November 27, 2010

First off, I am proud of myself. I made sure to get my hour with Leslie in before I went to show houses. I had in 7,000 steps before I left and finished my second Island. I have stayed within calories today and have drank all my water.

Second, I am pleased to be a co-leader of the Walk It Out for Wii Team. I love WIO and finished my 2nd Island. My plan is to finish the Islands that my children started. Each of them only put up 1 tree lol. I am going to make the settings harder so I have to walk more to open new capsules. This Island took me less than a month to finish.

Third, I don't know how I feel about...I started with new home buyers today. They are very young and, usually, I am very good at reading people. These two I am not sure about. I am going out with them again on Wednesday and maybe I will get another read on them. Tomorrow, I have showings with my other buyer who came from So. Cal.

I feel bad that I think I won't have much time for JC. The real estate business has just gotten so busy. I may have to figure out a way to go see him and get him ready myself. Unfortunately, I can't reach my tack even with the step stool. I will figure it out. It would be kind of cool to have time with just he and I.

I am done blathering now.

  

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DARINGR8LY 11/28/2010 3:35PM

I have WIO on my Christmas list. Can't wait to try it. I'm proud of you Nina. You are a great example to all of us. Report Inappropriate Comment

SARALEIGHM 11/28/2010 12:58PM

Glad the RE biz has picked up. It comes and goes, so enjoy it while you've got it. Stick with the young couple. I remember when my ex and I were looking for our house (28 years ago!). Our realtors took a few outings to zero in on what interested us, and it was worth it. They were fantastic and extremely helpful with two novices at the whole home-buying experience. Report Inappropriate Comment

LOPEYP 11/28/2010 11:22AM

Enjoy being busy while you can. In this economy you never know when the bottom will drop out. Hope you find time for JC. Our "pets" are everything. I miss my Penelope alot. Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNANN43 11/27/2010 9:05PM

The home market must be picking up there! Finished the second island on WIO? WHOA! I hope you can find some time for JC. I'm sure he'll miss you! Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 11/27/2010 8:45PM

You will find a way to be with JC and have you time alone with him. Good luck with the new buyers I am sure they will be OK. Glad things are picking up for you and great job on WIO. Report Inappropriate Comment

I am Officially a Non Smoker!

Friday, November 26, 2010

We had Thanksgiving at our house yesterday and my mother came. Many of you know that my mother is a very heavy smoker and will not accept the fact that I no longer smoke. The first thing she did was come in the house and ask for a lighter. We couldn't even find a lighter to light the grill to grill the turkey lol. I told her that I didn't have one. My SIL is a smoker too, but she respects that we don't want smoking in our house. My mother went into the kitchen to smoke with all the food and everything in there. I asked her if she could at least wait until we could get a fire going in the living room so the smoke would have somewhere to go. Of course, she couldn't. She then said that she didn't know I had quit. Yes she did. She said that people always say that they quit, but are really still smokers.

I kept my cool. I did not bite her head off. But, my daughter and I could smell the smoke which is really gross by the way coming up stairs. So, we opened all the windows upstairs and turned on the fans. Also, we opened the windows in the kitchen and turned on the fan. Mom said she was cold. I said tough. If she was going to smoke, she could deal with the cold.

Eventually, they all went to watch the football games and I came upstairs with my SIL and watched a movie. When I went back down after the movie, my mother had smoked an entire back. Believe me, I had no desire to smoke again. I just found it to be an awful smell in the house. She tried to smoke at the dinner table and I told her flat out "NO!". She has also taken to smoking in my car again. I've given up the fight with her. She's 85. She does what she wants.

But, at least this has taught me one thing...I am a Non-smoker. 329 days, 12 hours, 22 minutes and 35 seconds smoke free. 4943 cigarettes not smoked. $1,233.75 and 1 month, 7 days, 18 hours of your life saved.

  

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SARALEIGHM 11/28/2010 12:46PM

What an accomplishment! Keep it up! Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 11/27/2010 12:09AM

So sorry your mom won't respect you for not smoking and having a no smoking rule in the car. I congratulate you on keeping your tongue (sp). I wouldn't have, I would have lost it and felt guilty after wards. I hope you had a pleasant day after all of this. Report Inappropriate Comment

THOMS1 11/26/2010 7:57PM

That is to bad! I am an ex smoket 10 years now and I can't even allow smoking in our garage. Shame on your mother. She evidently dosen't realize or even care how that affected you or the rest of your family. I'm sorry but even if she was my mother she wouldn't be stepping foot in my home next holiday with her smokes. to you on being a non smoker. I know what it takes to be a non smoker. Good for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

MBSKIT 11/26/2010 7:51PM

I don't smoke but my mother does so I know how you feel! Its really bad when I go to her house and she knows that I'm allergic to smoke but does it any ways! Report Inappropriate Comment

LOPEYP 11/26/2010 7:15PM

Wow that sounds like a lot of stress. I once had an experience like that with my uncle, except that he stormed out of my house when I told him he had to smoke outdoors. You are to be commended for handling the situation. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBSZOO74 11/26/2010 7:10PM

Congratulations on being a non-smoker! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHOAPIE 11/26/2010 6:54PM

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DIXIEBALL19 11/26/2010 6:19PM

Even Mothers need rules...she needs to follow yours....don't let her smoke around your home and car...Your health counts too! Report Inappropriate Comment

YUBYUB31 11/26/2010 4:24PM

Way to go. and I empathise my mum could never get it when I became a non smoker either You are Report Inappropriate Comment

JANLEH 11/26/2010 3:58PM

Wonderful! Report Inappropriate Comment

FANORONHA_14 11/26/2010 3:33PM

Been there. Done that, moved on. Used to smoke about 60/70 cigs a day. Kicked the habit just over night w/o quit smoking aids but sheer commitment, will power and a strong decision. You are You are Never Give Up! Life is Good! Good Health is the Greates Wealth I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13 Report Inappropriate Comment

SAM910 11/26/2010 3:31PM

You are awesome. Report Inappropriate Comment

WEEPIE1 11/26/2010 3:30PM

I can not even imagine how proud you must be of yourself (rightfully so). I am a current smoker who in the past has quit for up to 5 yrs at a time and then....STRESS to over my life about 2 yrs ago and I smoke heavily again..Im also overweight..I don't feel good and don't know where to begin again..can you offer some suggestions? To be a non-smoker again would be a dream but trying to get there has been a nightmare! I loved your post and your will power. Tracy Report Inappropriate Comment

I Can't Believe I've Come this Far

Thursday, November 25, 2010

I figured I would completely blow my diet today, but that will not be the case. I tried one of the dips last night just to see what it tasted like. It didn't agree with my colitis and now I've decided I'm not taking any chances. I am going to eat the same way I do everyday.

Unfortunately, I won't get in any exercise as I hurt my ankle, but at least I am not going to blow the diet today. Update, I got in an hour of walking. It drove me nuts not exercising at all.

Updating again..I am proud of myself. I stayed within calories. I just ate the white meat of the turkey. I had one bite of the stuffing and stuck to the spinach. When it came to desert, I cut off a tiny piece of the pumpkin pie and took two bites. I didn't need anymore than that. I only took 1 tsp of the things that I new weren't good. It is not worth blowing everything I have done for one day of stuffing my face--excuse the pun.

I thank each and every one of you for being with me tonight when I was making these decisions. Your words were in my head! I never thought I would pass up taco dip and seafood dip. But, I really didn't miss it!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  

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SARALEIGHM 11/28/2010 12:45PM

Way to go! It's nice to know that you can enjoy the day without overstuffing yourself, isn't it? Report Inappropriate Comment

IN2BHEALTHY 11/26/2010 12:51PM

Awesome control! You should be so proud of yourself!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 11/26/2010 12:28AM

I am so proud of you Nina, you have done very well with your choices. I hope your angle feels better by the morning. Take care and enjoy the night. Report Inappropriate Comment

DARINGR8LY 11/26/2010 12:17AM

Great job Nina. You did better than me. I had two pieces of apple pie with tons of whipped cream. I hope your ankle feels better soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

KKP4673 11/25/2010 6:32PM

Good for you with the walking for an hour!! And, I'm sorry for your colitis, but it sounds like you are learning to manage it beautifully! I pray you have a fantastic rest of the day!! Report Inappropriate Comment

WORKTHEGOAL 11/25/2010 5:01PM

You'll enjoy the spirit of the occasion without worrying too much about what you can't eat - have fun and eat well. M x Report Inappropriate Comment

More About Me

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Name/Username- Nina/Lasarre

How Long W/Spark?- 1 year and 1 month

Married?-21 years

Kids? 1 son 16 and a daughter 14

Job?- Realtor with Coldwell Banker

Birthday?- September 28

Zodiac sign?-Libra

Favorite workout?- Leslie Sansone and several Wii Workouts

Favorite colors?-Purple

Favorite "good" food?- Ahi Tuna

Favorite "bad" food?- Peanut M&M's

Favorite beverage?-Cosmopolitan

Favorite Restaurant?-Coquette Cafe

Favorite Store?- Kohl's Dept Store

Favorite Sports Team?- Packers

Favorite Time of day?- Evening

Favorite Holiday?- Hanukkah

Borrowed from Simera thanks!

  

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PLAYBLUES22 11/24/2010 2:38PM

Sweetie, thank you for allowing us to get to know you better Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 11/24/2010 2:17PM

Nice to know more about my friends. Report Inappropriate Comment

MBSKIT 11/24/2010 1:04PM

THANKS FOR SHARING. I LOVE READING THESE! Report Inappropriate Comment