tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80329432024-03-07T00:31:54.911-06:00The Gigglepuss ChroniclesMs Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-55532306185094620602007-03-15T19:06:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:07:50.086-06:00Is it May Yet??I know, I know, I haven't posted in forever. I got a new position at work again and typing logically on the computer is the last thing on my mind when I get home.<br /><br />Wedding planning and details are coming along pretty well...I just hope that we're able to pay for it all :) I'm a tad bit worried that we'll run a bit short on something with other life expenses that keep coming up. Like now, I have to pay for a formal dress for a work event next week when I had that money earmarked to pay for the last bit of my wedding dress. Waiting another two weeks won't kill me, I guess!<br /><br />We just received our wedding invitation proofs yesterday and so they'll be in to send by the beginning of next week! I think they are cute and a bit different! They are from the new pocket collection from Carlson Craft...no pictures are available online yet, so here's a little sneak preview. The first picture shows the invitation itself (with the pertinent info removed), and the second one kind of gives you the idea of what it will look like inside the black pocket. It has a little circle where the R peeks through.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIn5E7iiXQ-J0aRNdxntK9V8O_rkb_SyqqGWg65WvJ324PTQT9MBBjbxhDvD35x-uq6Y2Uw8v_IxIFaVM2GAtsSVl7binMo9ksHWOLnKOO4LU-uTpY-EODuhBivCw4lOHcFNK/s1600-h/Invitation1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIn5E7iiXQ-J0aRNdxntK9V8O_rkb_SyqqGWg65WvJ324PTQT9MBBjbxhDvD35x-uq6Y2Uw8v_IxIFaVM2GAtsSVl7binMo9ksHWOLnKOO4LU-uTpY-EODuhBivCw4lOHcFNK/s320/Invitation1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042303351942866466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfNlQDCXkHl-1L268pd9-OEERd8YJyzY8vG185NJo0CipQ49kZW9FpM78VWvefzT2JEbmtyj89WvvBjTrzzBL1X0q_ZWRoCEYmVo5sqPZFeFsWXc9vpdwM_vWYF2lZkmiTgvr/s1600-h/invitation2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfNlQDCXkHl-1L268pd9-OEERd8YJyzY8vG185NJo0CipQ49kZW9FpM78VWvefzT2JEbmtyj89WvvBjTrzzBL1X0q_ZWRoCEYmVo5sqPZFeFsWXc9vpdwM_vWYF2lZkmiTgvr/s320/invitation2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042303708425152050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My aunts are throwing me a wedding shower in a few weeks. We just finished our registries for Target, Bed, Bath, & Beyond, and Kohl's, so I think this should give people quite enough ideas for gifts!!! This event is what I'm dreading the most (well except for the dancing at the reception)...I hate being the center of attention and having to make small talk with relatives that I barely know! At least, I'll have enough of my work friends there to loosen me up. I've heard rumblings about some work people also wanting to plan a bachelorette party for me (since my MOH is younger than 21 and also a bit of a flake lately). So, we'll see what happens.<br /><br />And weight loss? Since I went back to WW, I've lost 10 pounds. It's troubling that I'm still a good deal heavier than I was at this time next year, but my mind is so much healthier, so I guess it's an even tradeoff. Paul and I have also joined a different gym that is right next to our job, so that way when I go in earlier, he can work out before work, and I can workout while I wait for him to get off work. I'm hoping this will help me shed weight a little quicker before the big day. Plus, I've always wanted to do an aqua aerobics class and there are some that work great with my schedule.<br /><br />Stay tuned for pictures of me in my dress!! I'll take some once I have my fitting :)Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-45998078053472763142006-12-16T11:02:00.001-06:002006-12-16T11:02:40.247-06:00Well, I Didn't Lose an Arm...But, my Pauly was rushed to the emergency room via ambulance on Thursday. Luckily, he's fine...he started getting chest pain and pain down his left arm at work...and of course you think heart attack or stroke so his coach got worried. He went to the regular doc first, and they called the ambulance to get him to the hospital. As I said, he's fine, and we had the same ER doc as last time who really pissed me off. Pauly will be getting a regular doctor here now shortly so we can figure out what the heck is going on with him.<br /><br />Other than that, things are going well...my Christmas tree is now full of cute ornaments via my May 2007 Knottie Secret Santa and my mom finding some huge snowflake ornaments in my wedding color. I was in charge of my whole floor at work for a few hours while my managers were in some big hush, hush meeting. Maybe I'll be up for a real promotion in the future...not bad for being there for less than a year! There really isn't much to do for planning the wedding right now...I just have to actually order the invitations, start shopping for Pauly's ring next year, and of course wish to win the lottery before May so we can afford this darn thing. I'm eating more fruits instead of junk, and my weight is down 4 pounds since my last scary scale episode. I don't have to worry about fitting in my dress luckily, but darn, I'd still like to look more fit by May!<br /><br />For now, I must head off to work...there is a big memorial for a coworker that got hit by a truck while he was walking back to work at one of our other call centers, so the schedulers begged us all to come in for overtime...I agreed to do four hours. This now will be my LAST SATURDAY I'll ever work again (as long as stay working here). Hopefully, the time will fly by!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-17899109738727273872006-12-12T17:40:00.000-06:002006-12-12T17:41:39.961-06:00Klutzes 'R Us!I am a huge klutz. I guess I have found myself a good mate because he rarely teases me about my troubles with gravity. But, that's probably because he is quite the clod himself! I fear for our children if they inherit this trait from both of us! A couple of weeks ago, we had a horrible freezing rain storm. The next day, everything was iced over and sidewalks were not sanded well. When we were walking down the stairs outside of our apartment, Paul slipped, fell down about 8 steps, and came inches from having his manhood ram into the railing. I wanted to laugh so much, but then I could see that he was really hurting. At work, he even sent out an email requesting a cushion for his rear....and his bruises were quite nasty looking too. He thought he'd be <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ok</span>, but a few days later, his back really started hurting him. On Thursday, he couldn't bear to get out of bed so we took him to the doctor. Turns out he had two compressed vertebrae...ouch! Good thing I didn't laugh! The doc gave him some <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">meds</span> and told him to come back in if the pain started affecting his legs. And the pain sure did...he fell down twice yesterday so we took him in again and he got much better pain <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">meds</span>. So hopefully, he'll be going back to work tomorrow! I think his accident is the closest he's come to beating my klutzy stairs accident when I broke my ankle!<br /><br />Other than that, I've been busy writing holiday cards and must get back to it! I think I have 40 more to fill out. I never send out cards, but since we're sending out Save the Date magnets, it seemed easier to do it this way...hit two birds with one stone. I hope my hand can make it through writing the rest! <br /><br />More updates tomorrow, unless I lose an arm!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-68914171356306207472006-12-09T08:28:00.001-06:002006-12-09T08:28:23.396-06:00Christmas Peeps?I really, really hate those marshmallow peeps. Everybody else in my family loves them! Since when did the company start making Christmas ones??? Yuck!<br /><br />Well anywho, I have decided that I must start blogging everyday for now on. Keeping my hands occupied keeps me away from grabbing the nasty food that really, really likes to stick on me lately. (Well, except for the holiday Frosty Nerds near my computer desk.) I am so frustrated with my...I dunno what to blame it on...my energy level at dangerously low levels, my lack of self-motivation, or something! The scale numbers keep creeping higher and to be honest, I haven't really done much about it (except whining and making plans I've yet to implement) until last night. 12 pounds have jumped on me in the last two weeks...that is enough to scare me silly!! Starting today, I'm digging out all my resources that worked so well in the past and (GASP!) actually using them! I'll be writing down EVERYTHING that I pop in my mouth again and figure out when and where and what is screwing me up. I will be scheduling in my exercise so I can't just blow it off everyday instead of doing great one day and then skipping the next three days. And yes, since I have already bought the WW monthly pass, I WILL go to my meetings and really track my points and plan my meals instead of guesstimating. I WILL FIT IN MY WEDDING DRESS IN MAY!!!!<br /><br />I finally have found my other blog and remembered the password...I'm not going to start using it again, but it was really interesting to read what was in there plus the many other entries that I never posted. Plus, there really isn't anything to hide from family members and the fiance anymore. What a difference a year makes! Last year, I was dealing with all the health and mental issues and this year I'm happy and pretty healthy. Yes, I do need to schedule another checkup on the health issues....months past due...but I'm feeling ok mostly. (And thank goodness, my Aunt Flo has finally come back to visit! I knew I wasn't preggers, but I always pack on the pounds when she forgets to show up.) I haven't bumped into ANYBODY that was in group therapy with me since our last day, but I think about them and wonder how they're doing. Last year, it felt like the whole world had turned against me, and now I have someone with me daily who shows me how much I am loved and appreciated. Sure, I was at my lowest weight then, but being depressed and not having the want to get out of bed can do that. I'm not happy with my weight and I will get down again, but I'm told often that I am beautiful, and that feels good.<br /><br />On the wedding front, I have decided where I'll get my invitations and have a general idea of what they'll look like. I still have to decide on one of the colors, but I hope to have that finalized and get them ordered this month. Paul and I also went to our first pre-wedding session with the pastor of the church. We have to go at least four more times by May. She gave us so many quizzes and readings to do before our next session. She is a little more traditional than I expected, but I hope our ceremony will be a nice blend of what we both want. (She wants us to have communion at the ceremony, but egads, that takes more time plus we'll have many Jewish people there that would feel a bit odd about it. Oh yeah, and she also says we need a hymn for the congregation to sing!! Ewwwwwww!!!) We started going to church, and will continue to do so. Paul actually didn't mind going, so if he's willing, I can handle it. <br /><br />I have to run off to work (my last Saturday that I'll ever have to work at this company!), so I'll be back again tomorrow!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1164075806062498292006-11-20T20:15:00.000-06:002006-11-20T20:32:28.496-06:00Happiness Weighs A Ton!!Geez, another three months since I posted last. I'm finished with apologizing for my absence!!<br /><br />I'm back at square one....AGAIN. Remember all that weight I lost? Yeah, I've found it again...plus some. I really didn't notice the difference until my pants starting getting quite snug. I've been enjoying life, work, TV, and great cooking by Paul and forgot all the important things like exercise, portion sizes, and drinking water. Also, the medications I've been put on in the past year have helped the weight stick back on too.<br /><br />So, yesterday marked six months until my walk down the aisle, and I weigh more than when I got measured for my dress!! Crap!!! So, I'm taking drastic action. Now that I have an earlier work schedule and no more weekends, I started back at Weight Watchers once again since I can consistently get to meetings again. I've gained 30....yes, 30 pounds....since my last restart....and that was only 4 months ago. I've started the Buff Brides progam with some other gals who are at the six month mark until their weddings too, and I've dragged out all my videos again. I'm committed, and even better, Paul has agreed to follow the WW plan with me even though he won't be going to meetings with me.<br /><br />For those into details, I'll share some wedding stuff :)<br /><br />I have everything booked except for ceremony musicians, invitations, and the honeymoon. It is really hard to find nice invitations in my colors! I did get an estimate from one invitation design place and town and have a meeting with another one on Friday. I still have to pick out a veil and shoes, but the dress is ordered, the bridesmaid dresses are taken care of, and the groomsmen tuxes are picked out. Am I within our original budget? I have no idea! Guess I'll need to figure that out :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2097/525/1600/envogue.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2097/525/320/envogue.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2097/525/1600/bridesmaid.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2097/525/320/bridesmaid.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>To the left is my wedding dress (NOT ON ME!!! The color of mine is Diamond White, although this color is very pretty too) The picture really doesn't do it justice. To the right is the bridesmaid dress (in the exact color except there will be spaghetti straps)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2097/525/1600/magnettemplate5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2097/525/200/magnettemplate5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here are my Save the Date magnets. I wasn't originally going to have these, but with all of Paul's out-of-town relatives, we figured we better. Plus I got an awesome deal from VistaPrint and only paid about $30 for 200. (Ignore the white blurred out part of our last names!) We're sending these along with other pertinent info with holiday cards this year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2097/525/1600/ballroom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2097/525/200/ballroom.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Here is a picture of our room we'll be using for the reception. We've picked the Holiday Inn Starlite Room. It really is beautiful and really doesn't need much for decoration. This picture has holiday decor, but it gives you the general idea.<br /><br />I better get on to exercising before Paul gets home, so I'll share more as soon as I can!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1156385737419989842006-08-23T20:10:00.000-06:002006-08-23T20:15:37.433-06:00Keeping My Head Above WaterI'm sooooo overwhelmed!! Trying to plan wedding stuff, working a crapload of overtime, getting bills paid, and keeping the fiance entertained is exhausting me. I feel like I just don't have enough minutes in the day, and when I do get a day off, I have to do all the tasks that I've put off because of the lack of time. I sure hope things settle down soon.<br /><br />As I said in my last post, I did rejoin WW again. How is it going? Oh, it went well for the first two weeks...but then came a big wedding the day before weigh-in, I can't seem to control my urge to munch when I get home, and such good large meals made by the fiance make it tough. But, I'm getting better with fitting in exercise. We joined the gym and Paul loves the pool, so we've been trying to go as soon as I get home after 10-11 hour shifts. After that, it's suppertime, squeeze in a bit of TV, and go to bed. As I said, I just need more minutes in the day or be able to go on less sleep.<br /><br />Good news! I found my wedding dress!! In my city, there are about 3 main bridal stores...David's Bridal, Interlude, and the French Door. David's has a great variety of plus-sizes, but ugh, none really appealed to me. I found great bridesmaid dresses at Interlude and some cute wedding dresses, but the wedding dresses I liked weren't anywhere near my size (but could be ordered) so I didn't even dare to try one on. I did try on some pretty fugly ones though. I looked at the French Door once because one of the designers I had my eye on was available there...I kept putting off trying on anything because I am so self-conscious. After my mom and I left the place we finally settled on for the reception, she convinced me to go there again. The manager let me browse and decide what I liked, and then she presented me with dresses she thought would look good on me. I found a couple in my size and she found three more that she liked that weren't. She jumped right in the dressing room, practically took my clothes off herself, and helped me get into all the dresses. I looked at the sizes she brought in (one was a size 12!!!) and thought to myself, "How in the world does she expect me to squeeze into that?" Miraculously, I fit into those smaller sizes without a struggle in order to make the right choice. We narrowed it down to the Maggie Sottero Ivy and En Vogue. When I looked at the En Vogue on the rack, I thought I'd HATE it....but that is the one I fell in love with once it was on me. I'd love to show a pic of me in it, but the store didn't allow pictures and she was in the dressing room with me so I could not sneak one. We're ordering it next week after I get paid...the manager said it could take about six months until it's ready, so no waiting to see if I lose some more weight...oh well! If anything, the seamstress can just take it in a bit if I lose a bit.<br /><br />So, I now have the dress, the reception and ceremony locations down, and the cake baker (already knew my mom's cousin who makes cakes for a living would be the one) determined...now the only huge decisions pressing are the photographer/video and the florist. I'm clueless with these decisions so my mom is going to help me a bit :) <br /><br />By the way, guess I had my 2nd anniversary of this blog on Monday. I used to be so good at posting...but then some people found out...and I got busy....and well...life happens. I wonder if anybody even reads this anymore since I rarely update! I'll keep trying to update more often, but I can't promise miracles!!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1151871773763386952006-07-02T14:10:00.000-06:002006-07-02T14:22:53.916-06:00Please Disregard the Mess!!Yikes, you can tell how long it's been since I've peeked at my blog...I didn't notice the background had disappeared. Luckily I had the header saved...the rest is a little messy, but it'll do for now!<br /><br />So new news...I'M ENGAGED! I'll spare you all the details, but it happened on June 15th. Our tentative wedding date is May 19th, 2007. We have the ceremony location already figured out (my childhood church), but everything else is still being figured out. I'm so happy and excited...but, I think my mom is a bit more excited about planning than I am :)<br /><br />Other news: I finally joined Weight Watchers again yesterday. My mom joined along with me, and one of my sisters wants to join as well (although she surely does NOT need it). Holy buckets, I think I've gained almost 25 pounds since my fiance moved in with me. I can't help it...he is such a good cook!! So, I need to make some more time to exercise once again and start watching my portions a bit more closely. I think I'm going to do the Flex plan like last time...although Core could work if I get Pauly to work more fruits and veggies in his meals :) We both could stand to lose some weight, so it'd be good to have some support.<br /><br />And yes, I promise to blog more often...work has been keeping me busy, but I am finally getting some earlier hours so I'll have some good evening blogtime available!!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1147751807298782322006-05-15T21:43:00.000-06:002006-05-15T21:56:47.360-06:00SnifflesI am soooo sick of mandatory overtime.....2 hours today, 1.5 hours tomorrow, stuck working this Saturday....to be truthful, I have overtime everyday except for the weekend for the next two weeks. I knew about the up to 9 hours allowed each week, but gosh I didn't think this would happen every day!! I know I'll love the paycheck, but I want my life back, darnit!!<br /><br />Luckily, I made it home to see the end of the Grey's Anatomy season finale. If I would have paid attention to the TV schedule, I would have taped it. This show is my guilty pleasure...I never work Sunday so it's the one show I've been able to keep on top of this season. All I can say is, Awwwww Denny! I was just beginning to believe you'd be back next season. And, Meredith and McDreamy...tsk tsk tsk. I wouldn't mind having to choose between Patrick Dempsey and Chris O'Donnell....even though they have the facial hair/stubble. I can make an exception sometimes :) <br /><br />And the biggest news? I was sized for a ring. Wow. You can guess what will be happening sometime soon. I am so bad with jewelry....I always fidget with it or take it off and forget where I put it....maybe I'll be better with something so important. I just want to know when it'll happen...I hate surprises!!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1146719572860451532006-05-03T23:10:00.000-06:002006-05-03T23:12:52.970-06:00My Man ServantYes I know, another month has went by and I haven't posted diddily squat!!!<br /><br />Paul arrived here in early April without a hitch. It is amazing how quickly I acclimated to being with him...now I don't know how to function without him around! He had to leave on Saturday for a couple of weeks to finish getting his place ready for sale and packing up the rest of his stuff. I've NEVER had someone take such good care of me. He cooked about every meal, did the laundry, packed all my lunches for work, reminded me when to go to bed, and just made me feel extremely loved and wanted. Yikes! I didn't expect things would go so well. I've only had him away for a few days, but I'm already a bumbling fool...can't remember to eat, or take my pills, or get to bed on time.....Blah!!!!<br /><br />Weight loss front....I have NO freaking idea!! I haven't stepped on the scale for about a month or so, but I don't think my clothes are getting any tighter. I keep meaning to join the gym, but with mandatory overtime at work and Paul entertaining me in the mornings, I just haven't had the chance. I WILL be joining plus going to WW again when I get my next pay check with my raise and all that overtime pay :) So then, I'll have a better update!!<br /><br />I need to get to bed or I'll never get up tomorrow morning, so I'll update again soon!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1144334211824835052006-04-06T08:35:00.000-06:002006-04-06T08:36:51.893-06:00Cripes, I'm Old!I can't be 28 already!!! I had so many plans that I wanted to accomplish before now :(<br /><br />One more official sign that I'm getting to be a geezer: I just got an email reminding me about my 10-year high school class reunion. Baaaaaaah!! I still remember much too much about those ol' HS days. Do I really want to see anybody again yet? Guess I have three months to decide.....<br /><br />Official sign two: the "light light light blonde" hair has not decided to disappear. Natch, guess I'll really have to start plucking or getting a new dye job!<br /><br />Sign three: my left knee is really starting to whine a lot! After many, many trips up three flights of stairs during my big move, I just could not stand to walk anymore. And yes, it can tell when the weather will change too.<br /><br />But....other than those gripes, I feel rather young! I still have school and nobody has mistaken me for one of the "returning experienced learners" yet....I'm hanging out with gals a few years younger than me without getting all motherly, and I'm acting like I'm still in college with drinking (yeah, I know, I still have to chill out on that!). I'm just NOT READY FOR A REUNION AND HAVING TO ACT MY AGE AND FIGURE OUT MY LIFE PATH YET!! <br /><br />Alright, end of rant!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1144302020460045232006-04-05T23:37:00.000-06:002006-04-05T23:40:20.526-06:00Hellooooo Stranger!!!!Yikes, almost a month since I posted again! Why is it so hard for me to write when my personal life is going pretty well? Maybe I think it'll be too boring for anyone to read....<br /><br />Well anyways, I have had some bumps in the road, but I think I'm better off for having to deal with it. Number one bump: I just moved again!!! Since I had the car accident (oh yeah, that's bump #2), the manager was a bitch about replacing the keys that I lost...the apartment was too noisy...and some more random complaints....so I broke my lease and found a much nicer place with a lot more space and one extra bedroom for only $35 dollars more. Not too bad of a deal! Another great perk of my new place: I'm right across the street from a gym I have always wanted to join. Yay! No excuses!<br /><br />What else is going on? Well, I'm still working like a dog with my two jobs.....job two will be done after Mother's Day finally!! It was supposed to end after Valentine's Day, but then they kept extending my temp time there....and I need the money....so I didn't complain too much. Getting up at the buttcrack of dawn sucks, but the job is waaaay slack. At my full-time job, I'm doing really well and am becoming an expert on all our products. I still seem to have the knack for selling crap when I need to. This job will pay for my schooling for any degree, so I'll be sticking around there for a few years if I don't strangle myself first!<br /><br />Oh yeah, and the big news? Paul is moving here. Yep. I'm excited, but I'm nervous too. I wonder if a bit of his quickness to get here has to do with me seeming to be fully functional on my own, going out and drinking too much on Thursday nights, and his jealousy about a certain guy friend of mine who values my opinions. He's getting here on Saturday....I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that everything works out. I can be a bit of a pain in the arse, and now he'll see firsthand how much I've changed personality-wise in the months since we stopped communicating. Don't get me wrong, he isn't perfect either, so we'll have to learn to deal with each other.<br /><br />Well, my bed is calling my name....luckily I only have to work one job tomorrow!! I'm going to try to keep you all updated as much as I can!!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1142484169883492402006-03-15T22:41:00.000-06:002006-03-15T22:42:49.946-06:00Back in the Saddle Again!If happiness makes me gain weight, in some ways I wish I was still a bit depressed! Nah, not really...but the scale has surprised me with a 15 pound gain since the beginning of the year. A few of my new friends are feeling the same pain, so we decided to do something about it. On Tuesday, we walked down to the Y during our lunch break to check it out. Our company offers a discount there and it didn't seem too busy when we went. The coordinator gave us a week pass to try out everything.<br /><br />So today, Molly and I made the commitment and went there this morning. Arrrgh, it seems like it's been soooo long since I really worked out!! We checked out the elliptical and the weight machines.....hit the hot tub....did quite a few laps.....tried the sauna (blaaaaahhhh, it smelled like roasted feet)....and called it good. After that, we had quite a bit of time before work so we wandered around downtown. We're definitely going to join...having it so close to work and a buddy along makes it a bit easier to commit.<br /><br />When we went on the tour yesterday, a couple of the girls did something that amazed me. These gals weren't the smallest of the group, but they jumped right on the scale and announced their weights to everybody. I would NEVER feel comfortable doing that! What also amazed me was that they were both within about 10 pounds of my weight....I thought I was quite a bit bigger. Holy shit....I still see myself as a blimp, I guess!<br /><br />What else is new?? Well, my birthday is on Saturday and what are you going to get me? I could probably use a box of hair color :) The stress of having Paul back around again, figuring out if he's true, and working two jobs (one full time and one about 30 hours a week) has made some strands of "light, light, light, light blonde" pop through again. I truly need to make some time for myself, but it really is difficult. I get off the full time job around nine at night and am ready to drop dead. The nights I don't go straight home, I end up out with the work crew wayyyy too late even though job #1 starts at 7 am!! Paul is starting to believe I'm an alcoholic :) Nah, I'm not quite there yet, but I really am going to watch my intake a bit more closely. I like to remember what happened the next day....and not get reminded by camera phone pictures!!!<br /><br />Well anyways, that is what is going on right now! I'll be back again with more updates soon!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1141659493657780962006-03-06T09:37:00.000-06:002006-03-06T09:38:14.320-06:00I Said I'd Be Back!!!!Wow, I need to get used to writing in this again! I can't believe time has gone by so quickly!<br /><br />Well, to cover topic #1: I found a new job in January and I love it! It doesn't pay as much as my banking job, but the benefits are excellent. Plus, I have gained a whole slew of new friends. I have gained a bad habit from the change...drinking alcohol :) Every Thursday night, we end up going to this bar and last week I even sang some rotten karaoke with another gal. Since starting the job, I've had many moments of extreme happiness....and I haven't felt that way in forever!! In December, I started a second job that runs only around the holidays....let's just say I'm sick of flowers. I worked there again Valentine's Day....and they keep extending my time there by another week. If it keeps going like this, I'll still be there up to Mother's Day instead of having a break.<br /><br />Topic #2: I have my own apartment and NO roommate. I moved there in January after spending a hellish month with my family. I've been so busy with working and paying off other stuff that I haven't had the chance to really get much furniture in here. My living room has a TV and a chair, my bedroom has an air mattress....but my kitchen is fully stocked with plates, cooking utencils, and food :)<br /><br />Topic #3: Guy drama......yeah, after eight months, Paul has popped back into my life. He isn't dead, not that I really believed he was, but he was dead to me. And now, he seems soooo committed to coming here and starting a new life with me. I just don't know what to think yet. I'm taking it day by day. Also, I got a beauuuutiful bouquet of flowers and a box that contained two burned CDs, a couple of books, candy, and some other random things I liked on Valentine's Day. The problem? It wasn't from Paul! There was no card attached...I asked every single person that I knew and nobody has fessed up to it. I'm leaning towards my bud Scott since I had said that I never get anything for V-Day a week or so prior. Plus, the music on the CD was EXACTLY what I like.....and he is probably the only one who could guess that.<br /><br />Topic #4: Loss....My grandma ended up passing away in early December. She ended up ripping out her own ventilator out and the family chose to just have hospice care measures after that. Yes, I know she's at peace, but I really miss her and wish we could have talked just once more. I didn't even cry at her passing till probably a week later. At the funeral, I ended up reading a poem and singing a song with all her other granddaughters. My mom has had quite an ordeal dealing with her brother about how things with grandma's house should be handled....I think they finally have worked it out now. But then again, I have to be careful when I call because my one sister has a spazz attack whenever I call and she's around. So, with another loss, my relationship with my youngest sister is pretty much kaput until she decides to GROW UP!<br /><br />Topic #5: Weight loss??? Well, in the past few weeks, my appetite has come back with a vengeance....maybe it is due to being happy again instead of the icky depression funk. Luckily, my kitchen is full of mostly healthy things, so if I really start craving something, I can't screw up too much. My gym membership just expired and I'm not going back there....so I'm deciding where I want to go next. My oldest sister works at Curves so I'm tempted to check it out....but I'm also thinking about going to the gym I had originally wanted to join. I'll have to test them both out and see. I want to join WW again too...I just have to find the perfect time where there is a good leader. I loved the Thursday noonish one, but now I won't be able to do that one anymore with my new schedule....just like I had to drop out of band. But, my big goal in that was to have people to talk to....which I have now anyways!! As soon as I can change my schedule, I will really join the band :)<br /><br />Oh yeah, and Paul found this page last night...and read just about everything! I was a little peeved, but now he knows how I was feeling and knows that he needs to work on some things in order to keep me happy. Of course, if I want things to work with him this time, I need to stop being an ass too. So, if you went against my wishes and did come back here again (which I'll be able to tell!), Howdy Paul!!!<br /><br />I am going to try to keep this updated daily again...so don't give up on me!!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1140854878148333352006-02-25T02:01:00.000-06:002006-02-25T02:07:58.160-06:00Wake Me Up When January...(and now February is almost gone too!) EndsArrrgghhhhh! Who knew it would be so long before I got a chance to update again.??? I have so much to tell and will be spilling it all soon. I FINALLY have my internet set up at my new place so I can stay up all night posting :) Alas, I have also been working too much in the past two months so I'm about to crash. Look forward to some good stories here shortly!!!<br /><br />Quick recap of things I need to spill about (so I don't forget!!):<br />1. New Jobs!<br />2. New empty apartment<br />3. Guy drama!!!!! Guy drama!!! Arrrgh!<br />4. Family losses<br />5. And of course, weight issues!!!<br /><br />I shall be back!!!!!!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1133626173038563742005-12-03T10:06:00.000-06:002005-12-03T10:09:33.086-06:00I'll Never Be a Packer!No news here...just letting you know my silence for the past few days is due to moving!!! Had a huge fight with the roommate on the actual date it was supposed to happen. Oh, I'm glad to be almost rid of her! <br /><br />So, as soon as I'm settled, come on back for some more dirt!!<br /><br />JodiMs Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1133243489571311422005-11-28T23:51:00.000-06:002005-11-28T23:51:29.636-06:00Settle Down, Oprah Ain't Here Yet!But anyways, the big announcement is that it's SNOWING! Not just snowing, but blizzarding!!! Holy shizzlesticks...the wind makes it look a lot worse. This is the part of winter that sucks...unless of course, somewhere I don't want to go is called off. But, tomorrow is Group Sex (hehe, more will be in my other blog about that), and I don't want to miss the funniest group of the whole darn week. Well, since the interstates are still closed at this point, maybe the powers that be will cancel class tomorrow.<br /><br />Oh yeah, and I'm going to start actual WW meetings again as soon as I get my car back from the shop. With some recent medical news, I know I have to pay more attention to carbs and such, and when I was doing the points, it made me focus! Wonder if I can get someone to come with me...I went alone before, but I'd kind of like someone to bitch, exercise, and compete with. Yeah, I like competition. Of course, I'll probably get a bit jealous if the other person pulls ahead, but maybe I can just focus on it motivating and not pissing me off instead :)Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1133074700384657412005-11-27T00:57:00.000-06:002005-11-27T00:58:20.396-06:00Tell Me Something I Don't Know...So, I haven't heard this officially from my regular doctor yet, but he did tell some info to my mom when he was up checking on my grandma. The bloodwork and other stuff that I had done? Well, he told her I have PCOS. Gee, really doc? You've been fussing around with my female parts and problems for years and now it makes sense to you? Most likely endometriosis too with the information my mom supplied him about my lovely Aunt Flo. So, he said he'll be calling me up to tell me and that he has a great medication for me. The way this year has went so far, I'll be a walking pharmacy pretty soon! Good news: he said the last person he had go on it lost 40 pounds in a really short period of time. Hmmmmm, maybe I'll get to my goal weight faster. I also will be having a fasting blood glucose check to see if my levels are still wonky like they were during my hospital stay. And boy, once the doctor finally tells me something and not my mother, I'll have some big questions for him!<br /><br />Another thing I already know: I don't know if I'm ready for a guy to be serious about me again. Mr. Old Flame is all sweet and good, but...well I don't know a good but...ok I'm wishy-washy. One day I'm over the moon, take me now, kiss me kiss me....and the next day it's like, "Whoa, check out that other guy!" or "Shit, men are evil! Get away, you!" Plus, I'm really trying hard to work on some other personal issues, and adding someone to the mix complicates things a bit. If only I could see into the future...I don't want to hate myself for messing up something that could be great...or wasting time on crap. Send me a sign!!!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1132755525970324292005-11-23T08:18:00.000-06:002005-11-23T08:18:46.030-06:00Oh Happy Day!No, not happy day about grandma...although she is breathing slightly on her own...ventilator is still doing much of the work...but hey, it's a positive sign she still is putting up a bit of a fight.<br /><br />I got a message from my neurologist...make that the nurse of my neurologist yesterday. Yep, when I went to the hospital in October, they had a neurologist check me out too. He ran a few tests on me, checked out some of the other results that were in my file, searched and found my MRI from May, and gave me a couple pain blocks to help my shoulder/left arm. I'm finally getting a call-back about some results. Well, she told me that one of the tests...I think it was the autonomic one...they did came up abnormal and that my blood sugar was screwed up too. She sent the blood results to my regular doctor (actually she said she did a week ago already) and that I should be hearing from him, put me on an anti-seizure/migraine medication (well good thing I won't be getting a seizure since I've seen one and of course, they aren't fun!), and to check in for a follow-up in two weeks. So, maybe we're making some progress in diagnosing the original problem that has been messing around with me since May!<br /><br />Well anyways, that's the only news fit to print at the moment!!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1132551504935609992005-11-20T23:38:00.000-06:002005-11-20T23:38:24.956-06:00Hospital Elevators Smell Like Poo<span style="font-style: italic;">At my door the leaves are falling the cold wild wind will come</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"> Sweethearts walk by together and I still miss someone</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"> I go out on a party and look for a little fun</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"> But I find a darkened corner cause I still miss someone---Johnny Cash</span><br /><br />Gosh, it just takes one event for me to put away my issues for a bit. As I've written before, my grandma has had a hell of a year. On Thursday, the doctor said she was good to go back to the home and she was released from the hospital. Well, at 5 am, she was getting ready to go back by ambulance. My parents beat her to the hospital because it took awhile to get her stable enough to move. She wasn't responding, couldn't breathe, was coughing up crap, the list goes on. So, she definitely has pneumonia and her right lung was filled with a bunch of thick icky crap....so bad that they did a bronchotomy (sp?) to get it out. She was placed on a ventilator before she got to the ER and when I got there, they said that was the only thing keeping her alive at the time. She was severely dehydrated (again...I don't think she was fully recovered before they sent her home, actually) too. Her blood pressure dropped down to the 40s/50s and medicine was given to keep it up. My mom, aunt, and uncle made the hard decision to do no extra measures if her heart stops. In the critical care unit, I got to hold her hand (which she squeezed back) and she opened her eyes for a bit...she slept most of the time because the doctor has her sedated so she doesn't rip out one of the many tubes connected to her right now like the central line that is giving her fluids. These next 24 hours are pretty critical. I don't want her in any excessive pain, but it's going to be hard to let go too...my favorite grandpa and now possibly grandma gone in less than a year? So, right now, we're just waiting to see if she makes it through the night.<br /><br />On the plus side, I finally have visually noticed my weight loss. My aunt brought over some pictures from the 4th of July and the whole family could really tell. I think I must have some problem with my eyesight, because I NEVER thought I looked that huge. Gosh, I hate pictures, but now I'll have some lovely before/during stage pictures to share eventually :)<br /><br />But, in the meantime, just send some good vibes if you can spare them to my grandma and the family.Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1132432563101046632005-11-19T14:35:00.000-06:002005-11-19T14:36:03.116-06:00Since I'm Bored....<table width="350" align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"><tr><td bg align="center" style="color:#EEE9E9;"><span style="'color:black;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><b>You Are Changing Leaves</b></span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFAFA"><center><img src="http://images.blogthings.com/whatpartoffallareyouquiz/changing-leaves.jpg" height="100" width="100" /></center><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><center><strong>Pretty, but soon dead.</strong></center></span></td></tr></table><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogthings.com/whatpartoffallareyouquiz/">What Part of Fall Are You?</a></div><br /><br /><table width="350" align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"><tr><td bg align="center" style="color:#999999;"><span style="'color:black;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><b>Your Blog Should Be Yellow</b></span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#CCCCCC"><center><img src="http://images.blogthings.com/whatcolorshouldyourblogorjournalbequiz/yellow.gif" height="100" width="100" /></center><span style="color:#000000;"><br />You're a cheerful, upbeat blogger who tends to make everyone laugh.<br />You are a great storyteller, and the first to post the latest funny link.<br />You're also friendly and welcoming to everyone who comments on your blog.</span></td></tr></table><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogthings.com/whatcolorshouldyourblogorjournalbequiz/">What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?</a></div><br /><br /><table width="350" align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"><tr><td bg align="center" style="color:#B9D3EE;"><span style="'color:black;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><b>How You Life Your Life</b></span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#C6E2FF"><center><img src="http://images.blogthings.com/howdoyouliveyourlifequiz/faces.jpg" height="100" width="100" /></center><span style="color:#000000;"><br />You seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside.<br />You are always tactful and diplomatic. You let people down gently.<br />You prefer a variety of friends and tend to change friends quickly.<br />Some of your past dreams have disappointed you, but you don't let it get you down.</span></td></tr></table><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogthings.com/howdoyouliveyourlifequiz/">How Do You Live Your Life?</a></div>Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1132423558468224902005-11-19T12:05:00.000-06:002005-11-19T13:02:10.396-06:00Sing With Me :)<div class="entry"> <p><strong>Inspiration from <em>Monty Python's Spamalot</em></strong><br /></p> <p> Some things in life are bad<strong><br /></strong> They can really make you mad<br />other things just make you swear and curse<br />When you're chewing on life's grissle,<br />don't grumble, give a whistle<br />And this'll help things turn out for the best.....</p> <p>Always look on the bright side of life<br />Always look on the right side of life</p> <p>If life seems jolly rotten, there's something you've forgotten<br />and that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing<br />When your feeling in the dumps, don't be silly chumps<br />Just purse your lips and whistle that's the thing</p> <p>Always look on the bright side of life<br />Always look on the right side of life</p> <p>Well life is quite absurd, and death's the final word<br />You must always face the curtain with a bow<br />Forget about your sin, give the audience a grin<br />enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow</p> <p>Always look on the bright side of death<br />Just before you draw your terminal breath</p> <p>Life's a piece of shit, when you look at it<br />Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true<br />You'll see it's all a show, keep 'em laughing as you go!<br />Just remember that the last laugh is on you</p> <p>Always look on the bright side of life<br />Always look on the right side of life</p> <p>Life is quite absurd, and death's the final word<br />You must always face the curtain with a bow<br />Forget about your sin, give the audience a grin<br />enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow<br />{EVERYBODY SING!}<br />Always look on the bright side of life<br />Always look on the bri-i-i-i-i-ight<br />side of life<br />side of life<br />side of li-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-fe </p> </div>Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1132284920115018042005-11-17T21:35:00.000-06:002005-11-17T21:35:20.150-06:00Oops!!I've been so busy journalling on paper and at my other place that I forgot to get back here!!<br /><br />No exciting health news....my appetite is slowly returning (damn!), and I've went out to eat three times already this week. I don't think I overdid it too much though! One of those nights, I was supposed to meet up with 1 guy and a few gals I know...it ended up just the guy and me! More about that in my other blog. Again, if you're interested, comment and I'll give you the link. The two pounds I gained have disappeared, and my mood is slowly improving for the most part.<br /><br />In trying to get my happy back news: I just emailed my former band director from college about joining the community band. I miss playing with a group and the comraderie in the clarinet section. Also, I need something creative to do! I've also been doing some job searching for a position that will make me feel like I'm doing something worthwhile and not so much phone-based. I usually don't have a hard time finding a job, but getting one that I love takes some work!<br /><br />My room is now perfect!! Too bad that I have to move...I want to savor my organization longer!! Still searching for a place...I don't have much time left!!Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1132029410705381842005-11-14T22:36:00.000-06:002005-11-14T22:36:50.726-06:00It's Time!!!First off, my other blog is up so if anyone wants the link, leave a comment and a way to email you and I'll give it.<br /><br />This post shall be short....I am just taking a break from tidying little things up in my room. The realtor is going to do a walk-through of the house tomorrow!!!! Hopefully, it looks okay enough because I'll be darned if I'm going to stay up late in order to make it completely perfect.<br /><br />While cleaning--yes, I know everything happens while I'm cleaning!--I found a Get Well card from my grandma and I teared up. It came earlier this summer when I was having all the neck and shoulder trouble and her writing was pretty darn neat. Now, she won't be writing me anytime soon, let alone talk. Now, with all the problems she's encountered since losing her soulmate, maybe it's a good thing if I never find mine! But, I'll keep looking :)Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1131810009317513892005-11-12T09:39:00.000-06:002005-11-12T09:40:09.420-06:00I Vant to Be Alone!No, not really. I hate being alone but I don't like people that much lately either! My brain sends signals...."Come closer and get to know me...No, No, you're too close now!!" How goofy is that?<br /><br />One of my challenges for myself is to do something OUTSIDE of the home DAILY involving people. So talking to friends online or by phone just does not count! I don't have any close friends in town and my family and I are not at a good spot (AGAIN), so this assignment is really tough. Yesterday, I went to Barnes and Noble <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">ALONE</span>. The place was <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">PACKED</span>!! I felt like all the eyes were on me. Fighting the urge to turn around and flee, I began to peruse the shelves. My anxiety was kicking in overtime and I felt pretty queasy. The feelings finally subsided...I even made <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">EYE CONTACT</span> with other people. Holy snikeys!! I found a couple of interesting books and found a nice place to start reading and people watch.<br /><br />There was this girl who sat down at the table next to me. She just seemed so confident and sure of herself. She received a phone call from someone close to her and said, "I'm enjoying my me time right now. I like to be ALONE! But, I promise I'll do something with you later." Dang, I wanted to be her for awhile. First of all, if I received a call from anybody requesting my presence, I'd be hightailing it over there because my mind would say, "If you don't now, you'll never be asked again." Second, I just wanted her overall attitude she conveyed. I wish I could just trap it into a bottle, make a potion, and use a little whenever I needed it.<br /><br />I ended up staying at B&N for 3 hours!! Shockingly, I did end up enjoying myself and didn't feel like the odd girl in the place. Believe me, that is progress! You can bet I'll be going there again soon.Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032943.post-1131667658792020802005-11-10T18:08:00.000-06:002005-11-10T18:07:38.806-06:00Definition of GigglepussYes!!! <a href="http://www.turdwords.com/viewWord.cfm?wordID=8402">This</a> is exactly how I would define my nickname :) And believe me, I had the worst case of inappropriate, uncontrollable giggling during my group that I go to :) I'm journalling about it as we speak, and I'll be sharing the details in my new blog (which is ready, even if not pretty, and will be unveiled on Saturday after I get a few more posts typed!)<br /><br />In other news, I actually gained 2 pounds this week...my first gain in months!! It must have been the fast food my family fed me during my last hiatus! Sigh :( But, I am back to walking daily and dragging myself out of bed, so I know this won't be the beginning of the end of my loss.Ms Gigglepusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472419113896976378noreply@blogger.com0