My Life As A Middle Child - Putting Together The Pieces

The load just got heavier....

Just when I thought I had reached my limit.

I went into work on Friday morning to meet with my manager and go over what needs to be done on my desk for the next 4 weeks and to discuss what I can still do from home so they aren't left totally high and dry. Instead, my manager had different plans for me... he gave me my walking papers. So, now I'm on the couch recouping and putting together my resume.

Hope you all have a happy weekend. I'll be back to post more, as soon as my head clears and I can think straight again.

Labels: WTF

Pieces being sorted by KGrams at 9/15/2007 08:35:00 AM | 3 Found more pieces(s)

I just earned myself...

a 4 1/2 week stay at home. Of course, this comes with only partial pay and I can't do anything. Grrrrrrrrrrr

Yes, I went back to work yesterday and have already over done it. My doctor has now reprimanded me and is making me take the full 6 weeks she originally told me I would have to be out. This is soooooo not going to be fun. I am not a stay at home and lay around kinda person. Not to mention that as I'm not supposed to be lifting, bending, stretching, etc.. it's a bit tough to do the daily things needed to maintain a house, like laundry, cleaning and grocery shopping. Hell, I can't even open the lid on the trash dumpster and throw my bag up high enough to get it in there. I did get an offer from a neighbor and his friend tonight that they would help me with taking out the trash...they said I could just throw it over the balcony with a can of beer and the would be happy to take it out for me. Yes, I have very sweet neighbors. lol

Now for the really terrible part, what is 4 weeks of being house bound going to do with my weight loss plan? I have 27 more lbs to go before the end of the year. It was bad enough that I'm not allowed to use my elliptical machine or ab lounger, but now, parking my fat butt on my couch with nothing to do but watch tv, read and eat is definitely NOT going to help me attain that goal.

OK, I must go now, time for me to go clean out anything in the cabinets and fridge that has any fat grams or calories lest I be tempted to put them in my mouth.

Labels: medical

Pieces being sorted by KGrams at 9/12/2007 07:21:00 PM | 3 Found more pieces(s)

What is my limit???

There is a saying that I truly believe in... God never gives us more than we can handle. Right now, I feel that God has way more faith in me then I have in myself.

Ever feel that no matter what you do, it's not gonna be right? You try your best, do all that you can do, and it still isn't enough? Yep, that's where I'm at right now. I'm tired, exhausted and absolutely just worn down.

This has been a LONG hard summer. Within the past 100 days, I have gotten divorced; moved into an apartment; my office moved (I was in charge of all data and voice cabling, server room, moving of all the servers, phone service, phone equipment, copiers/printers and had to personally disconnect and reconnect all the computers); went out of town twice and had 2 surgeries. Damn, no wonder I'm one tired girl. lol

Now, there was one really bright spot... I met a really great guy. We went to Michigan together to see mutual friends and I just got back from visiting him in Louisiana. He is definitely what has kept my spirits up. So, I guess it's not all bad, there truly was a silver lining in my rain clouds.

Today was my first day back to work... boy was it a tough one to get through. My doctor wanted me to take six weeks off, but I got her to agree to one week off with the stipulation that I return with major restrictions of desk duty only. I'm guessing her idea of desk duty doesn't include me jumping up 40 times a day to go help someone with their computer. Hmmm, maybe I should have listened to her better.

Ok, this is all I can ramble about for now as I'm exhausted. So, I'm gonna lay back, put an ice pack on my sore areas, say a little prayer to God to give me the strength I need to continue through the rest of this year and wait for Mr. Wonderful to call me and brighten up my night.

Night all... KGrams.


***UPDATE***

Inquiring minds want to know... well, at least Mandy does. So, here it goes...

Yes, I met a guy. I'll call him Big D. He and I have mutual friends that thought we would hit it off and got us to start chatting in yahoo. Little did our friends know that we really hit it off in many ways. Is that explanation enough how I met him???

Now, for the details...

He is from Louisiana. Yep, southern boy charm and the accent to go with it. As if that's not enough to melt ya, he is 6'1 with a great build and a great oh so sexy ass. This one fits all 3 of the major categories that I find sexy in a guy... Great tush, musician and a little bit of a bad boy. (Does this explain why I'm divorced from the last guy? LMAO) Ok, he is actually a teacher, but his first love is music. He has a great singing voice.. ask EA, she heard his CD in my car.

If you want more details or to see a pic, you'll have to call me. I'd call you but I had your number stored in my caller ID at the house and I lost all my numbers when I moved. : (

Labels: Random

Pieces being sorted by KGrams at 9/11/2007 06:21:00 PM | 4 Found more pieces(s)

I think I'm alive again....

Not sure if any of you remember me? Do you ever check to see if I've posted, just to see that my lazy ass has not? I certainly would not blame you if you gave up on me. Hell, I gave up on me for awhile. Well, sorry to tell you all, but I think I'm back. lol I know I'll never be able to catch up on everything everyone has been doing, so I'm gonna start at the here and now as that's what's really important anyway, as the past is the past.

I've spent the past year doing a LOT of thinking, soul searching and making changes in my life. I am now 40 years old, 60 lbs lighter, divorced and living by myself for the first time in my life. (Even during my prior single days, I always had my son living with me.) Yes, I am a very happy woman for the first time in a really long time.

To make it up to ya just a bit, here is a picture of me and Doodlebug that was taken back in Feb.

Labels: Random

Pieces being sorted by KGrams at 9/07/2007 11:45:00 PM | 3 Found more pieces(s)