Sunday, November 11, 2018
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Thoughts
So, today is my daughter's next to the last test that she will be taking for nursing. She needs to pass this one and the final next Tuesday, then she will reach her dream of being a nurse. She's had this dream since she was 2 yrs. old, and seeing it come true is more than any parent can even realize the emotions I'm feeling!
Elizabeth and Landen will be moving the week after next to their new home in South Hill, VA. Yes, the heart will ache, but I hate to say, I'm looking forward to becoming "me" again. I love my kids, and my grandson, but it's been a long road and with my daughter being 24 now, and plenty old enough to be on her own, and support her son. She has accepted a job at the hospital in South Hill, and Landen is enrolled in a new school/preK/daycare. He's looking forward to the move, but we know he's got no idea that he won't be seeing us everyday like he's been used to his entire 4 years. It will be a transition for both of them, and I'm hoping a smooth one.
My 22 yr old son is still at home, working full time, pays his own bills, does his own laundry, but he doesn't drive. He's got something that keeps him from driving, and I wish I could figure it out. Kind of an OCD thing where he knows that he can't just focus on his driving, he has to be sure to watch everything around him, as well as his driving, and that kind of freaks him out. He's been the kid that won't ride amusement park rides due to not having control of the situation, so I'm thinking that is the same with driving. I sure hope we can get him behind the wheel soon, but at the same time, with all the accidents his cousins have had, I'm really glad that he's not driving! ha ha!
My life will be taking a dramatic turn when Elizabeth and Landen move, and I will be on the road to becoming Rene again. After being Mom for 24 years, and Grandma for 4 (and I know I'll forever be both), it will be nice to see Rene come back, and do things that I want to do for me, and not feel I need to be doing for others! Still going to the gym. Last 2 weeks have been slow for me. Week before last I couldn't go at all due to pulling a muscle in my back, and then last week, I went, but only 3 days instead of 5. This week will be 5 days!! I've got to get back to it. I'm the only one that can lose this weight by Christmas, so off I go!!!
Those are just my thoughts for the day......hope everyone has a great week!!!
Elizabeth and Landen will be moving the week after next to their new home in South Hill, VA. Yes, the heart will ache, but I hate to say, I'm looking forward to becoming "me" again. I love my kids, and my grandson, but it's been a long road and with my daughter being 24 now, and plenty old enough to be on her own, and support her son. She has accepted a job at the hospital in South Hill, and Landen is enrolled in a new school/preK/daycare. He's looking forward to the move, but we know he's got no idea that he won't be seeing us everyday like he's been used to his entire 4 years. It will be a transition for both of them, and I'm hoping a smooth one.
My 22 yr old son is still at home, working full time, pays his own bills, does his own laundry, but he doesn't drive. He's got something that keeps him from driving, and I wish I could figure it out. Kind of an OCD thing where he knows that he can't just focus on his driving, he has to be sure to watch everything around him, as well as his driving, and that kind of freaks him out. He's been the kid that won't ride amusement park rides due to not having control of the situation, so I'm thinking that is the same with driving. I sure hope we can get him behind the wheel soon, but at the same time, with all the accidents his cousins have had, I'm really glad that he's not driving! ha ha!
My life will be taking a dramatic turn when Elizabeth and Landen move, and I will be on the road to becoming Rene again. After being Mom for 24 years, and Grandma for 4 (and I know I'll forever be both), it will be nice to see Rene come back, and do things that I want to do for me, and not feel I need to be doing for others! Still going to the gym. Last 2 weeks have been slow for me. Week before last I couldn't go at all due to pulling a muscle in my back, and then last week, I went, but only 3 days instead of 5. This week will be 5 days!! I've got to get back to it. I'm the only one that can lose this weight by Christmas, so off I go!!!
Those are just my thoughts for the day......hope everyone has a great week!!!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Weighing In
Wow, so this is the first blog in a while. I've had my 44th birthday, a great mini reunion with 4 friends from high school, and I've lost 12 pounds in the 6 weeks I've been going to my gym, and working with a personal trainer. His name is Thomas...really nice guy. I guess with me seeing myself all the time, I don't see changes happening in my body, but I do hear that I am, and with the scale telling me that progress is happening, I'm feeling even more determined to continue with my program, and lose as close to 50 pounds by Christmas. If I go over....total bonus!!!
The reunion....talk about wonderful! Rob, Kent, & Robin I've seen over the years at class reunions, but this was the first time I've seen Bobby since high school! He hasn't changed at all....well, we've all done that aging thing, and some of us are more cushiony, and have less hair, but the person is still the same! It was really good for me to make the trip to PA alone, and be able to be with my friends and talk about old times, and not have to worry about my Pat not having a clue as to what we're talking about. It was just really nice to have that time to myself with those people!!
I'm off to grocery shop now with the grandson! Not sure how that will go, but we'll take the challenge and run with it! ha ha! I meet with Thomas tonight for my hour of strength training, then the weekend will start! It's a long one for me, and I love it! I've got so much to do in this house it's not even funny!!!
Happy Labor Day to you all, and please be safe!!!
The reunion....talk about wonderful! Rob, Kent, & Robin I've seen over the years at class reunions, but this was the first time I've seen Bobby since high school! He hasn't changed at all....well, we've all done that aging thing, and some of us are more cushiony, and have less hair, but the person is still the same! It was really good for me to make the trip to PA alone, and be able to be with my friends and talk about old times, and not have to worry about my Pat not having a clue as to what we're talking about. It was just really nice to have that time to myself with those people!!
I'm off to grocery shop now with the grandson! Not sure how that will go, but we'll take the challenge and run with it! ha ha! I meet with Thomas tonight for my hour of strength training, then the weekend will start! It's a long one for me, and I love it! I've got so much to do in this house it's not even funny!!!
Happy Labor Day to you all, and please be safe!!!
Saturday, August 11, 2007
I don't get it!
Ok, I've been working all day in and outside of the house. Cutting grass, doing laundry, cleaning bathrooms, etc. My boyfriend went to the airport to pick up his brother who flew in from Texas, then they were going to the sportsbar to watch the first half the the Steeler game. I get a call from their father, wanting to know why I wasn't at the bar with them?? Are you kidding me??? I don't care of exhibition games. They don't count towards regular season, and I just didn't feel like going anywhere. I wanted to just sit on my ass and rest! Also, the guys don't see each other that much, so I'm giving them time to themselves! Sheesh! I do NOT need to be up my boyfriend's ass every second of the day, or any second for that matter. I do NOT have to do anything that I don't want to do! I'll be 44 yrs old next Saturday, and I'll be damned if I am about to cower to others. I am going to help their parents move to a smaller house tomorrow, and I'm bracing myself for "Let the guys move that", or "That's too much for you to do without help!" Pat's (my b/f) brothers are not the heavy moving type of guys. They are lazy actually, and I know I can do more than they can in any given day, not that I have to prove that to anyone, but they are the old fashioned type, and a woman should only do the cleaning, cooking, toilet scrubbing...you get my drift! I'm just hoping that I don't get too offended and just go off on someone! Oh well, just had to vent! I know I've posted something similar in the past, but this is just one of the things that I can't tolerate. I'm able to do a lot of things that some men wouldn't even begin to do. Lord help me tomorrow!!
Monday, August 6, 2007
Weighing in....
So, tonight is another night with my personal trainer. This will be the beginning of my 4th week with Thomas. I've had a couple of weeks with just 2 sessions, so I don't feel much difference, but I'm told I look like I'm losing weight. Sure, you're just saying that, right? I wonder.... are they just being nice, and making me stay on the right track, or are they serious. I don't see a change, but my eyes have never looked at me the same way other people have. I am the first to be really critical of my looks, weight, etc. I really am not happy with any of it, and for those that don't know me, there's so many reasons why! I'm hoping that as I lose weight, I'll change my tune about me! It's been 44 years of me feeling this way, and I know I need to change.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Betrayal
I'm kind of sad today! I have reason to believe that a very dear friend of mine, who I've known for almost 20 yrs. has lied to me! Why is this a big deal?? Because we're friends and friends don't do that to each other. Regardless of what he said he didn't do, and it turns out that he did, I don't think it would've mattered to me had he just been truthful. There was no reason for him to lie to me like he's been lying to everyone else. That's the kind of friend I am. I only want the truth, and I don't think that's a huge request! I never thought he'd do this, and that's where the hurt lies right now! I feel like there are other things that he may be lying about now, so what can I believe? His wife is the kind to turn a story around for her to come out the innocent one, but I always thought he was man enough to accept responsibility for his actions, and not try to lie his way out of it. So, how does one know when they are being deceived? When do you question them? I actually did that this morning in an email, so I'm waiting for a response. I know he's lying. I've got proof. You might think this man is more than my friend, but it's never been more than a friendship, but one that I've treasured. My heart hurts!
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