Let myself down but will pick myself right back up!

Friday, July 01, 2011

Two couples of my friends wanted to take my Mom out for her 85th birthday. She turns 85 on July 4th. Yes, she is quite the firecracker. Anyway I had told myself that I wouldn't drink. I passed many times on drinking when the crowd is always indulging so I thought it wouldn't be a problem....well easier said than done. First of all it was an evening meal where you don't get to eat until like 8....not my choice at all as now that I am retired I am like the "old folks" and like to eat my big meal in the middle of the day. Second, I just don't like hanging out with my Mom with a crowd. She just drives me crazy. Long story. And of course my husband wasn't invited as our friends know he and my Mom do not get along. Anyway, long story short, I drink red wine and ate fish and chips. Both awful choices and I am paying for it today. First of all couldn't sleep as I had indigestion. Second just could not turn my mind off...keep wishing I had a better relationship with my Mother...but just don't. To end the evening when I took my Mother home at 10pm she couldn't get her door open and unlocked so I got out of the car to assist and just couldn't get the door open. She has two locks on her door and one is a dead bolt that she never locks. I never even tried to unlock the deadbolt as I didn't even think she had the key for it. So I kept trying the key in the lower lock and just couldn't get in. Usually when she leaves her house she just shuts the door which locks it. You have to put the key into the lock to set the dead bolt which she never does. Well I kept trying with no success so Mom walk next door to the property manager and got her to come over. She immediately put the same key into the dead bolt and unlocked it. so I found out that the one key works both locks. And of course my Mom swore she didn't lock the dead bolt. But of course she had to have locked it as that is the only way it gets locked with the key. It was so frustrating. And the thing that made it worst is that even though I apologized to the property manager, she was pissed and wouldn't talk to me. I have to forgive Mom for not knowing how to get into her own house. Shows me she is getting older so I will forgive, but never forget how to get into her house again. Yikes.
Well so glad yesterday is over and extra glad that I do not have to do anything today accept walk the dogs. Therefore I can really focus on eating right, no drinks and rest.
I will be back on track! Thanks for listening.
Hope all my sparks buddies are doing well.
Sallie

  

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NISSANGIRL 7/2/2011 10:50AM

Sorry to hear what happened with your mom Sallie, It can be very frustrating and we just have to try to not let it get to us, (I know easier said than done!) The property manager should not have been mad at you, that was not right. I know how you feel about the eating thing, that was my kind of day Yesterday as well. We went out to eat and i got broiled fish , but had Mozzarella sticks as an appetizer, and then had to have a reeses peanut butter pie! and a few drinks, so I am going to work that off today. Have a Great day Sallie! Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 7/1/2011 9:45PM

Don't feel bad, Peanut. Your mom is a challenge. Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 7/1/2011 3:01PM

Have a great day today! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 7/1/2011 1:42PM

Wow, that was an eventful evening! Glad you got through it and now you can move forward! Have a wonderful weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 7/1/2011 1:15PM

I'm laughing as you are recounting your tale with the door, just like what happens with my mom too, thanks for the chuckle. You can swim off the extra calories today, I bet your mom was happy you were there with her (even though she'll never confess to it), they always like their children to spend time with them. Report Inappropriate Comment

All systems go

Thursday, June 30, 2011

We had a Mexican computer tech guy come to our house yesterday and he went around to all our computers and wireless printers and did a whole lot of things to get us up and running. It amazes me how these young guys just know so much and hit a bunch of keys and can figure things out. He did say however that the modem that we have from the phone company that provides internet service here is not a good one. Apparently Telmex (the phone company who's owner, Carlos Simms is the richest man in the world) knows that the modem stinks but still are handing them out. He basically was telling us that we can expect future problems with it but that we could call him and he would come back and call Telmex and help us get yet another new one. Geez. But guess what? He was here for about and hour and it only cost us $200 pesos(about $20). So we can not complain about the tech rep and what he charged.
Anyhow, it feels good to be back and have things working well.
Going out for dinner tonight. Friends of mine are taking my Mother out for her 85th birthday. I have already told myself that I will just drink water tonight. Just don't need those empty calories of drinking.
Hope all my sparks buddies are doing great.
Sallie

  

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BIBLIOMANE1970 7/1/2011 10:48AM

Glad everything is up and running! Have fun celebrating with your mom! Sherry Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 6/30/2011 11:36PM

Wow, it is nice to know that computers are not hindered by a language barrier! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 6/30/2011 10:44PM

Awesome! Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 6/30/2011 6:33PM

My tech gets $75 an hour- $100 for house calls. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 6/30/2011 4:01PM

that was a steal of a deal for service Report Inappropriate Comment

Hope all is well with my sparks buddies

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

I am still having internet problems. Will try and get a technician here today. Very frustrating. So right now I am borrowing someone Else's computer just to get my sparks points and stay in touch. Sparks points are somewhat additive to me and getting on line with my sparks friends is very important as well.
As I have mentioned before here in Mexico it is a bit more of a challenge communicating and getting things fixed. But I keep telling myself that it keeps my brain young!
Anyway if you aren't hearing from me regularly it's because of the internet.
Have a great day!
Sallie

  

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LIS193 6/30/2011 10:14AM

Like you I'm addicted to getting spark points :) Internet in Mexico can be spotty and I've been known to drive to a friend's house or internet cafe to get my e-mails and get on SP.. Travelling up north can make it interesting to find internet connection and I've sat in the car outside a store to get internet. Hope you get it fixed and TelMex is cooperative.. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 6/29/2011 10:40PM

Hope it is fixed soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

BECWHEELS 6/29/2011 10:21PM

It is terrible how we get so addicted to our internet! I was without for close to 3 days in Alaska and I thought I was going to have withdrawals. Hope you figure out what is wrong soon. We surely will miss you. Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 6/29/2011 5:11PM

Hope you get your internet problems resolved, we are so dependent on it now! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 6/29/2011 11:06AM

I'll keep my finger crossed for you that it gets fixed in a timely manner Report Inappropriate Comment

NISSANGIRL 6/29/2011 9:24AM

Hope you get your computer problem fixed Sallie, I know that is very frustrating , Been there and done that! I am also addicted to the spark points! and keeping in touch with my spark buddies as well. Have a Great day Sallie! Report Inappropriate Comment

always cracks me up when..

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

I weigh a pound less the day after a pig out. Yep, my husband was so disappointed in our lousy meal on Sunday that yesterday he wanted to go to a place where we know we will get a good meal for the right price so we drove over to the next village and went to one of our favorites. They have this awesome platter where they grill everything and it comes out on a hot griddle. Chicken, beef, shrimp and veggies. Very good. Yum. so even though I should have not indulged two days in a row, I did. Yes even had 2 beers after having 2 beers on Sunday as well(those were planned for). Very rare for me to drink two days in a row. But the meal was delicious and we had a good time. Of course there was left over choc. mint chip ice cream that we had to finish off from Sunday.....but at least that is all gone and won't be screaming my name again tonight. Anyway was not looking forward to getting on the scale this morning but low and behold.....I was actually one pound down. So again I say, the scale can not be allow to be the only way you judge your success. I was expecting to be up not down after such indulgences, but go figure.
Looking forward today to eating healthy and clean. And of course no beers today!
Hope all my sparks buddies are doing just great!
Sallie

  

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ROCKMAN6797 6/29/2011 5:10PM

I fluctuate 5-7 pounds on a weekly basis but I only pay heed to my weight on my "official" weigh-in day. Doing so keeps me sane! Just love reading about your adventures in Mexico, reminds me of father, thank you! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 6/28/2011 11:42PM

personally, I like what I see in the mirror over looking at the scale Report Inappropriate Comment

BECWHEELS 6/28/2011 5:03PM

Yeah for the scale being a nice surprise once. So many times it is the opposite. I like the good surprises. So hope all has been well with you. We were too busy in Alaska that I never came onto SP at all to stay in touch. But what a BEAUTIFUL vacation. Loved it up there. Would go back in a heartbeat. Now I need to get serious about my weight. I have gained back 13 pounds since my lowest and I am not happy with that. Clothes are fitting like crap and that does not make me happy. Soon I will have to go out in public naked as I refuse to buy new clothes! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

IRP1114 6/28/2011 4:21PM

That is great! I think your bodies need a few high calorie days every now and then to boost the metabolism and get the body to let go of some of the stored fat we hold on to. Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 6/28/2011 2:21PM

I'm glad you got to have a great meal after the disappointing ribs! Report Inappropriate Comment

DUSTYGIRL25 6/28/2011 1:41PM

I just love to see that scale go down! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 6/28/2011 1:38PM

Congrats on the loss! Report Inappropriate Comment

KIMBANN 6/28/2011 11:01AM

LOL - it's nice to know sometimes the scale works the other way too! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALICIA214 6/28/2011 10:55AM

I agree about the scale,I only weigh in once a week and 2 weeks ago I dropped almost 4 pounds unusual but I was Happy then last week after a few warm days I put it all back on I know it is water retention but it is very frustrating,because this could go on all summer never knowing what my true weight loss is.I weigh in tomorrow and it has cooled off somewhat and I can tell by the weigh everything fits that I have dropped. Ah well it is what it is!! Have a Happy Day. Report Inappropriate Comment

LIS193 6/28/2011 10:47AM

Glad you had a great meal after the disappointment at the other place. It sounds wonderful - my favorite - grilled meats / seafood and veggies - yum. Maybe low carb agrees with you :) Report Inappropriate Comment

KJMAZ2011 6/28/2011 10:34AM

It sounds like you had a great time! Glad you enjoyed yourself, and ate some really good food. Have a great week back on track :-) Thankfully, it seems like you fooled that scale, hehehe! Report Inappropriate Comment

Funny how one day a restaurant can be great but then...

Monday, June 27, 2011

the next time it stinks. So I had been a good clean eater all week and my husband wanted to go out to lunch along the lake. When he was away I took my mother to a new restaurant along the lake and we had a wonderful meal. Delicious ribs that were tender fall off the bone yummy with a great sauce. I had been talking about them to my husband and he wanted to try them as well...so off we went. I guess the first sign should have been that the place was renamed...then they didn't bring the yummy salsa and chips. But the real killer was the ribs. They were like par boiled and like chewing gum. Really tough. My husband and I aren't real critical folks but both of us were turned off. Won't be going back there anytime soon. And the funny part is that is really wasn't cheap for Mexican standards. It was like $500 pesos which is around $45 dollars. So that place will be crossed off our list. I felt bad since I was going on so much about how good the ribs were when I took my mother there.
You always feel bad too when you have "saved" up a splurg meal and then it stinks!! So I hardly ate any of my ribs. Brought them home for the dogs.
To ease our pain we stopped and bought some yummy ice cream so I still was able to be happy with my "cheat".
Hope all my sparks buddies have a terrific week!
Sallie

  

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NISSANGIRL 6/28/2011 9:53AM

Sorry to hear this Sallie, I wonder why the other owners left ? I would not go back there Either. And yes it does blow, when you save a day to cheat and it's not worth it. Have a Great day in beautiful Mexico! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 6/27/2011 10:21PM

That sucks! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 6/27/2011 7:19PM

What a shame...but at least you were able to save the day with the yummy ice cream! And, I'm sure your dogs did not mind! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 6/27/2011 3:28PM

Bummer, but the dogs probably loved them Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 6/27/2011 1:56PM

I love ice cream too. The ribs sound horrible. Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTEAFULL 6/27/2011 11:18AM

that's like waiting for a long time to go to a restaurant and finding they are closed, hard to take the disappointment. I haven't had ice cream since May (my birthday) so I'm a little jealous of you...just kidding I could cheat if I wanted to Report Inappropriate Comment

LIS193 6/27/2011 11:00AM

500 pesos for lunch is a lot!! What a shame the place had changed and you had a horrible meal :( Report Inappropriate Comment

MEADSBAY 6/27/2011 10:43AM

That is so disappointing! Report Inappropriate Comment

NOMUFFINTOP3 6/27/2011 10:12AM

That is a bummer! Expecting a good meal and not getting one. I hope the dogs enjoyed the leftovers. Report Inappropriate Comment