Jay-nee's journal

[Blueeyes101817]

ic ant wait to hear about your weigh in!!!!

 

[jay-nee]

I am going to work on eBay a bit more. This has become time consuming. I am assuming it's like anything new and just takes a bit of getting used to. Now if I could just get some bites on the items I've posted so far. I know feedback is so important and alot of folks won't even bid on your items until you have 10 or more with 98% or higher. So the waiting game begins... Plus, I just have to get a bunch of items loaded. It will be nice when this is second nature... Seems to just take so long...

Today is my WI day, but DH is home so I will wait until he gets up first. I was very inconsistent with my workouts last week, so I don't think I'll be at goal, but it would be nice to be a bit closer!

It has been so beautiful here, 40's during the day and 20's at night. And, it's not snowing every other day! I don't ask for much. I love that the snow is melting each day and I am hoping to get to do some outside biking SOON (maybe today?).

Still nothing on DH's job. He has been asked to come in for a second interview to one company, so we'll see where that goes... He has a test for another job tomorrow morning, so hopefully, he'll do great and get hired! I was supposed to have my knee looked at tomorrow, but I had to cancel because NO med insurance. I am so bummed. Can't wait to have the Dr see me know and hear that I've made some great changes. It will be interesting how that changes my progonosis. Plus, I'm due for my yearly soon and my vision screening too. Thankfully, the kids are all set until summer.

Well, off to eBay! "WISH" me luck! (just a little pun!) Happy Spring everyone!

 

[kris1973]

Good luck with your WI and your DH job interviews. It must be kinda stressfull right now, just try and keep your chin up.

Kristin

 

[Strings]

Hi Jay-nee,

Good luck to DH. I hope the tests and interviews go well. You need to get yourself taken care of.
Take care,
beth

 

[septbride2002]

I'm sure your weigh in will be fine! Remember some weeks it is awesome to just maintain your weight and not gain!

~Amanda

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Spring Jay-nee! I have my fingers crossed for DH!!!

I hope you have a wonderful sunny day!

 

[jay-nee]

Today, DH has his 2nd interview and also has his test for a different company, hopefully one of them will pan out!

Also, my WI was GREAT! I'm at 155.5, only .5 from goal! I seem to be back on track with my exercise and, supposedly, "stupid" tech will be coming to fix exercise bike today (yeah, I'll believe it when he pulls in the driveway! ).

The washing machine broke yesterday! Just what we need is to be spedning $ on appliances when I'm trying to salvage every penny we have (I wish DH knew how to be frugal! argh! - it has been a huge source of tension between us this year!). But, I only spent $364 including tax and got what we need. I was going for the base model, but I want to control the water temp and have some choices about the water level, so I went a little higher than base. It's definately not what I had, but it will do nicely. I will miss my old (19 yrs) washer though, it was a trooper! Ironically, we have an extra dryer and gave away the extra washer (stupid now, but who'd know?).

I'm beginning to think that 2005 is going to be a year of challenges. I will try to keep my positive attitude, but it is frustrating!

Been busy figuring out eBay, need to be a bit patient now... hmmm, that would be new for me!

Happy Wednesday! It is so nice out this morning, I just love seeing the sun and seeing all that snow melt away each day!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Wow Jay-nee, I can't believe you are so close to goal. That is fantastic! I hope you get your bike fixed today

And for DH's job progress!

Sunny

 

[pearlieq]

Oh my goodness! You're so close to goal I'm afraid to breathe!

Congrats to you!!! You must be so proud of yourself.

Also, great to hear happy news on the front of DHs job. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

 

[jay-nee]

I can feel it. but it's not really where I want to be. I'm going to have to loose probably 10 more lbs (then I'll recheck again). I was 145-150 a few years ago and it felt so different. I haven't been doing my pilates and I think that will pay off when I get back on track with it.

I've really lost the weight with my biking and eating habits, but I NEED to firm up now. I am "starting" to fit in the clothes I want to wear, so that's really nice. Now I just need to tighten up the gigglies...

DH passed his test yesterday and will be going to the comapny today to discuss the job (this is one he really would like to be offered). He has an interview tomorrow with another company that he'd really like to work for. His 2nd interview yesterday went really well and they would like to hire him and want him to give them what he wants via e-mail soon. He's sort of on the fence with this one. Its a great oppurtunity, but he doesn't think they'll want to pay him at least what he was making before. He has alot of decisions to make and soon.

I got some more items listed on eBay yesterday so hopefully I will get better and better at this. It seems to take so long to list one item right now...

Well, better hit the day! BTW, it's snowing again! ARGH! But it should melt soon! It's supposed to be really sunny again tomorrow! WAHOO!

 

[Strings]

Hi Jay-nee,

You are so close to goal. I am so proud of you. You'll firm up with the Pilates. I hope the bike got fixed.

Congrats to DH for being wanted by more than 1 company. It is good to have choices.

Have great weekend.
Beth

 

[pettyone]

LOOK AT YOUR TICKER!!! OH MY!!

Here comes GOAL!!!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Go Jay-nee! We are so proud of you!!!

 

[kris1973]

That ticker looks great and the giggle your concerned about should get taken care of with teh pilates. Have a great easter and keep up the great work.

Kristin

 

[jay-nee]

Thank you for all of your support! You guys are making my journey so much better. Honestly, I would have never gotten far without these boards (the other WISHers, the challenges, and the journals). WISH is an amazing place!

I'm pretty much OP with my eating, but we did have take-out Chinese yesterday for lunch and leftovers for dinner. I had veggie Moo Shi, shrim fried rice, and veggie chop suey. Honestly, no idea what to eat that would be healthy. Oh yeah, I had a pot sticker too. (I know, I know, that was alot of food, but we never order Chinese, so I had to).

To work off the Chinese, I rode my bike for 30 minutes and did the Bowflex routine too. Plus, this morning I did 20 minutes of pilates. So, I've been good since then. Plus, I'm trying to not feel guilty over occassional treats in life.

I've been very OP with my exercise again and I feel really good when that becomes a focus. I'd like to ride my bike outside soon, but we still have alot of snow and ice and the roads are covered in sand, basically, a recipe for disaster. Since we don't have med insurance, my family needs to be a bit careful these days.

DH and I are falling away from each other, I can really tell that as time goes on. It makes me sad, a bit, but, I think it will be for the better in the long run. I haven't given up, but I can see the writing on the walls. I'm trying to be ok with it (not really in my psyche). We are just in such different places in our life on so many levels. Like I said, I haven't given up, but I'm trying to be strong and really look at what I have and where we are going too. He really does not want to be a family focused kinda guy and that has taken a real toll on me (and the kids too). Some people should just not have kids, ironically, it seems alot of those people have alot of kids. (just my opinion, don't slay me!)

Well, today is the day before Easter, so I need to get my act in gear and go grocery shopping (like everyone else probably). Have a happy Saturday WISHers!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Thinking about you!

 

[jay-nee]

BTW, thanks Jen!

Well, I am making corned beef for Easter in the slow cooker so I woke up to the smell this morning (yum!). I'm not a big corned beef fan, but it does smell delicious!

I did an unofficial WI yesterday and I am up 2 lbs, but I'm wondering if it was the chinese food (so much salt) and I've been dehydrated ever since too. I am drinking so much water to quench my thirst that I had to get up early this morning 'cause I had to pee so badly! argh! But, I'm still thirsty today! So, we'll see how Tuesdays WI goes.

I biked last night and called the stupid tech about the exercise bike, of course, no return call. I am ready to beat him over the head! How aggravating! So much for warranties, it's been over 2 months now. I've had the new set of part for 11 days now and he still hasn't showed up. I can't imagine running a business this way!

Well, I have to get out to the barn and get the chores done so that I can get the rest of the meal prepped.

Happy Easter everyone!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Easter Jay-nee! I hope you have a nice day!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

dont you wonder how some people stay in business?!
hope you had a great easter---even though i havent been checkin in, i have been thinking about you guys..hope everything is well

 

[sarahsmom73]

Good Morning Jay-nee! Hope you have a great week!!!

Seen spring yet??!!!