Doreen's New Way of Life (comments are welcome)

[luvmydogs]

Way to go Doreen!

I was so happy to read of all your past (and present!) successes and accomplishments! You're eating healthy and exercising (WOW! What a walk! ) and I bet you're looking and feeling just great!

Thank you so much for sharing all your positive thoughts and good wishes with me, and I'm sending some Georgia Sunshine your way!

 

[July]

Hi Doreen,
I am trying my best to get caught up on journals. Wew I agree with you there are lots of us here. Looks like you are doing good.
Also looks like you have a trip to Disney is less than a month. Hooray!!! That should be lots of fun.. Ive thought about taking a ride over for an evening but man if we didn't get in because of the crowds what would we do. Oh I know eat at some restaurant at one of the hotels. Not so good for the diet though...
Your ambitious walk was mighty mighty... Have a great day. Like you said you can make your own sunshine.

July

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning Doe! Sounds like you had a good day yesterday despite the work-stressed Peanut M&M's. I hope today is less stressful for you. I think I am going to make your goal mine as well - at least 10 minutes of walking today. It is a nice easy goal and one that I know I can make time for.

~Amanda

 

[CheapMom]

Hi Doe-
Hope your day is off to a great start. Here is a little on this otherwise cloudy day!
Mary

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!

It may be raining in PA this morning (here in Ohio too), but you sound nice and this morning. I hope you have a wonderful day today.

Take good care of you
Tracy

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

You sound like you have things under control today. If things get tough today, think about how soon you'll be taking a stroll around Epcot during F&W Festival.

I hope the rain ends soon.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

I want to get this down in my journal - I'll try to analyze it later. I just don't want to forget it.

I've been under the gun at work. I've got a major project that I'm working on, a class that I'm teaching in 2 weeks that needs some work and I had my yearly evaluation with my boss this afternoon.

I'm getting a lot of work done but I've been feeling the pressure, the urge to roll up my sleeves and work like crazy until things are done. I have a tight deadline on the next piece of this project.

I've noticed a pattern that I can trace all the way back to college. Big project + me, a master procrastinator = tight deadline. This can really get the creative juices and the adrenaline flowing, and truthfully I've always done my best work under these conditions.

However, I also tend to use junk food to help me stay energized through the work. I've had a Pepsi Edge, a pack of crackers, peanut M&Ms and a Snickers bar this afternoon! Looking back, though, I've always done this when the deadline is looming and I push caffeine and carbs to get me through.

I truly am a computer nerd at heart. If you've ever seen the cartoon image of a computer programmer working feverishly and single-mindedly late into the night in a darkened room with soda bottles, food wrappers and empty pizza boxes strewn around, I'm here to tell you it's true! We all seem to be that way. I'm not sure if people with those tendencies are drawn to computer work or if the computers drive us to it, but I'm not the only one like this. Ask any computer programmer you know.

So the caffeine / carb push is a comfortable routine, something that has gotten me through many a tight deadline and helped me do my best work for at least the last 20 years. No wonder it feels like I go on autopilot to the EVM when this happens. It's ingrained and it has worked well in the past.

More analysis later but I just wanted to capture the idea and then get back to work.

 

[Princess Michelle]

Just wanted to stop in and say hi!

Please check out luvmydogs journal when you get a chance, I left a message there for you.

I hope you had a good day!

 

[LAinSEA]

Doe:

With the cramps last week, I endulged in the licorice...I was not happy with myself for eating it, but it did serve its purpose for getting me throught the week knowing I could come home to the bag and have a few pieces.

You know what you have to do and what has helped to get you through it before. When you are under stress, it is difficult to change the habits even if you do recognize the habits are there. I think the only thing you can do is to take something healthy with you and sub that for the other choices whenever possible. Less stressful days are ahead of you and that is something to look forward to when you get this project over and your class planned.

-Laurie

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

Nurses are the same way. We work odd hours with a lot of adrenaline. We depend on our caffiene and carbs. I've given up the carbs, but the caffiene is my lifeline. Having a substitute available is proably your best bet. Bring a single serving of peanuts, a lc chocolate bar, bowl of berries with whipped cream. It might just be enough to get you through the day.

How did the evaluation go? Glowing is my bet. My thoughts are with you, and I'm sending you to help you through the next couple of weeks.

Try to relax tonight,
Beth

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi Doe,

Sounds like a stressful day, so sorry to hear carbs & caffeine are taking over I know you will get through and your eval will be stunning!

Here's to Friday:thewave:

 

[DoeWDW]

I LOVE FRIDAYS!!!!

This week seems to have taken forever but Friday is finally here - yippee!! It's also pay day for me and my checking account was definitely needing a deposit! I'm a happy camper!

Last night was crazy busy - with DD's tennis match (called for rain when she was on the court WINNING a match for a change), haircuts for the whole family and new blonde highlights for me and play time with the 5 shih tzu puppies at the hair stylist's , and band rehearsal, on top of the usual dinner, signing school papers, homework help, etc. etc. No wonder I was tired!

Today is another tennis match for DD, band performance at the football game. How do I ever find time for a job??!!

For those that wondered, my evaluation went very well. My boss is very happy with the job I'm doing and I received the highest allowable rating of outstanding. Of course, I always think I'm not doing enough but he assured me he and everyone up the chain of command are happy and very appreciative of the work I'm doing even though I'm getting really tough assignments.

Plan for today - just survive the hectic whirlwind - isn't that enough??

OK, I know that won't help me be the healthy person I want to be. Being realistic, though, I don't have much extra time or energy. I'll take the pills, drink the water and eat a decent low-carb breakfast and lunch. I should make time for that 10 minute walk that I DIDN'T take yesterday. Today is the first day that my shins don't hurt with every step.

I'll be back with updates!

 

[KLH 1973]

Sounds like this week has been nuts. I always love Friday's also. Keep up the good work.

Kristin

 

[septbride2002]

Your day sounds like mine! Hehehe! Seems like just when I get to one place that I have to rush to another one. I hope you survive the whirlwind today! It was great chatting with you last night.

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Doe,

Good morning! I am totally exhausted just reading your journal. You certainly have a busy day ahead of you. Sending some extra, super-duper, energizing to help you get through the day today.

Congratulations on getting an outstanding evaluation Doe!!! I'm glad to hear that your boss appreciates all of the hard work you have been doing. Way to go!!!

Have a wonderful day today!

Tracy

 

[Auntmeme]

HIP HIP HOORAY for the greal eval
Have a wonderul Friday & be sure to get in that walk

 

[Princess Michelle]

Doe, I'm so happy that your evaluation went well! Good for you!

It sounds like you are just on the go like the energizer bunny!

Have a fantastic weekend!

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Doreen!

WOW! It's sounds as though you've had a REALLY BUSY few days! I'm so glad you have the strength and energy to make it through. A big congratulations on your evaluation!

OK, I told Michelle that I'd be coming over to bug you about this. I figure that since you're the one who came up with "You've Lost That Bloated Feeling," then you should have to come up with Tom Cruise and several other Top Gun pilots (preferably shirtless) to sing it to me just like in the movie! I live in Augusta, GA and will be happy to provide you with the dates and times that my dh will be out of the house....

A big CONGRATULATIONS on all your successes this week (and the fact that you are able to remain awake with all you've been doing! )!

Have a wonderful weekend, Doreen!

<-------- Luvmydogs and Doe do the "You've Lost That Bloated Feeling" Dance!

 

[lulu201]

Hey, if Tom Cruise and the Top Gun Guys are dancing anywhere, I want to come, too!

How are you doing this morning, WISH-sis? I bet you've got a busy day planned. We're back into September Madness, aren't we? School, church, work, home--yikes! Such is life, right?

Sorry to hear DD was rained out just when she was showing everyone how tennis is played. Maybe another day?

Also, to you for your glowing review, but I have to tell you I'm not surprised in the least. Your employers know what a gem they have in you. But, Doreen, do they realize that their Number One Star Employee is also a Jock Athlete Queen???

Did you ever get my PM? If you did, I'm still waiting to hear from you. . .

Have a good day, honey.
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

ACK!! Erin, I DID get that PM & forgot to reply!!!! Thanks for the reminder - I'll send you a PM today!

Sounds like we need a WISH meet at Kim's house so we can ALL enjoy the concert!

Yesterday, I took the pills, drank lots of water and even walked for 15 minutes!! Food - well, let's just say low-carb wasn't my strong suit yesterday. On top of everything else, I had that pre-TOM chocolate/carb craving thing goin' on!!

Today will be a better day - spent getting ready for my mom's birthday party this evening. Now that her birthday coincides with the Sept. 11 tragedy, we try to make it a special celebration.

Onward we go!!