Things that suck!

Thanks to a terrible migrane and allergies my 3 days off turned into 4. Being sick is always a special treat for me.....When I miss a day at work it usually means that several people are working really long (up to 15 hour) shifts to make up the difference. It also means that if they had any plans they're canceled. You would think that once you'd called in for the day (or night in my case) and got back into the bed again the worst part is over. WRONG!!! That's when the fun begins. First there's guilt. Guilt, because you're not at work and feel like you are possibly the laziest whiner on earth. Next up to bat...Paranoia. What if my phone rings, and its work, and I don't hear the phone, so I don't answer cause I'm sleeping, or what if they send someone to my house, just to make sure that...

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AARRGGGHH

I think I talked to every idiot on earth today. I worked eight hours of overtime that felt like eight years. I got into an argument with a dispatcher from another city. But now, THANK GOD!!! I'm off for 3 days!!! Woo-Hoo!...

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Crossing Paths

I met James today. He was standing in front of Albertson's in San Leandro reading a book. He asked me if I needed my windows washed. He's the type of person I usually give whatever spare change I have, then continue on my way. Today was a little different. Without making eye contact I told him "I don't need my windows washed" as I handed him a dollar. He responded, "I don't want a handout. My food tastes better when I've earned it." I stopped walking, turned around, and faced him. I thought to myself, that's unusual. I'm use to being asked for money but I've never had anyone refuse to take it. I explained to him that I'd just gotten a new windshield (finally!!!) and that I couldn't get it wet for another day. Then I noticed that he was reading "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren....

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Ode To Food

I guess now would be a good time to update my weight loss (or lack of weigh loss) progress. I have been exercising consistently for 5 months. My total weight loss is about 8 pounds. I was shooting for 20 so obviously things have not been going as well as planned. Although I have no problem going to the gym a minimum of 4 times a week I just can't seem to stop eating. I've realized that I have an eating addiction. I enjoy eating almost as much as I enjoy sleeping. (pathetic..I know) I am the happiest girl on the planet when I have a big juicy steak, a baked potato, and a glass of wine in front of me. (no veggies!!) Ummmmm I'm salivating just thinking about it!!!! Anyway I guess the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. I got tired of the old format so I changed it...

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" Drum roll please." I have an announcement to make (no, this is not the big news I talked about in a prior post).....I am going to be running a marathon! Yup, you heard me right. The junk food queen is running a marathon. I have decided to make a commitment to improving my health and this is the perfect opportunity to do so. I will be running the AIDS marathon in Oahu HI. on Sunday December 12. That gives me approximately six months to increase the distance I can run without stopping from 3 miles to 26.2 miles (ughh!) and to raise $3000.00. I will be running on a team comprised of 3 people I work with plus me. (Rama, Rach, Kell, & Me) I'm a little nervous about raising that much money ($3000.00 each) but we are working on several different fund raising ideas so hopefully it will...

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45 minutes and 30 seconds to go.......I'm so sleepy yet so happy that my weekend is finally here!! (I wonder how long it will last? Guess I'll find out Friday.) The last few weeks have been rather interesting. I started taking voice lesson with Marco LeDuc two weeks ago. She has an amazing voice and the first lessons have gone quite well. She actually offered me a job singing background for a couple of bands and a singer that I will name later. I am SO excited!!!! I usually don't mention much about my love life (or lack there of) but, why not? After reading an article in Essence magazine I decided to try something a little different so I emailed this guy on one of those online dating websites. I was hesitant but I figured, what do I have to loose?.....Anyway, I ended up having dinner...

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Big "BIG" change is coming.....More on that lat...

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It's almost a full month later and I am still waiting..... However, I realize that I have to make the best of what I have right now. I think part of my problem is that I have spent most of my life waiting for "The Next Big Thing" instead of enjoying the here and now so I am officially turning over a new leaf. Here is s a brief summary of recent events. I saw several movies, some good (Man On Fire)(Hildalgo)..Some not so good (Johnson Family Reunion). Hung out at Everett and Jones in Jack London Square with a friend I met last year in dispatch school. Her family owns the restaurant and decided to have an "American Idol" party which turned out to be quite interesting. I made several new friend but due to severe intoxication during the meetings I've determined that pursuing them would not...

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