After 7-8 weeks absence from Weight Watchers I went back this week. Finally in a place where I can reasonably afford to go. I wasn’t off plan, however I wasn’t super strict either. I did gain 2 pounds since my last weigh in during the end of March. However I think that’s pretty good considering how much fast food and sweets I did sample during those 8 weeks.
So I must say it was very nice to be back!!! Just the bit of focus I needed. This won’t become a trend as I track on The Daily Plate.com however this is what I have eaten today, and I have a few points left for a snack tonight.
2 Eggs Poached
2 Slices of Whole Wheat Toast
3 Slice of Bacon
8oz Strawberry Banana Smoothie w/ Yogurt
1/4C of Homemade Guacamole with a 100 Cal pack of Ritz Crackers
1 4oz Chicken Breast with Onions, Peppers and Garlic, cooked in 2 tsp of Fat Free Italian Dressing
3/4 C of Smart Pasta, Pasta salad with Fat Free Ranch Dressing, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Basil.
I have also had 4 glasses of water!
Now typically on the weekends I do allot more points for brekkie cause it’s sort of a treat. On a week day, I have cereal with skim milk and a piece of fruit or a piece of fruit and a yogurt. However I must say I am pleased with my first day back with tracker in hand. Already looking forward to the cooking for the upcoming week!
Now enough of the WW stuff. Picking Mel up at the airport tonight at 1245 am.. yes AM. She is back from Az. Going to attempt to bring her back to my house til morning. Not too keen on the long ride back home at 130 in the morning. Job hunt continues… which I am starting to wonder to be honest… maybe I really should look at going back to school….
Think I might go to the EI office this week and see what they have to say. 
On that note, I am going to see if there is actually anything going on tonight with the masses other than watching the Hockey Game.
X’s and O’s
~Squigzella
Here are some pics of the green room. Still a work in progress. 
Before
After
So last night was my first French/Mandarin lesson. No it’s not a new language. I am teaching Katie french and she is teaching me mandarin. So my first lesson consisted of the vowels and the various sounds they make. Trying to keep one’s tongue flat while making sounds is very difficult and will take lots of practice. However I find myself very excited for the following weeks!!! Hopefully Katie wasn’t too bored with our first french lesson, we started with something simple, the alphabet and the simple Je, Tu, Il (Elle) etc.
I went for my first run in awhile tonight. I did 16 mins, 1 min of running with 1 min of walking. I feel great now and wonder if I should have gone longer but I didn’t want to push it. I may go again in the morning since tomorrow evening’s place likely don’t involve running.
Greg’s puppy shower is on Saturday. Can’t wait to get together with everyone, it will be nice. Hopefully it doesn’t rain. It would be great to get out in the yard and such and enjoy the sun.
I took Harry outside tonight, and he did not want to come in. So much so he hissed at me when I tried to bring him inside. So… I put him in his kennel and brought him inside. He remained in the kennel for a kitty time out, then I let him out and he hasn’t cried at the door since. I think he might be learning that he has to behave around here. LOL
In closing I feel like posting some Dave Lyrics… it’s been awhile..
“Steady As We Go”
I’d walk half way around the world,
Just to sit down by your side.
And I would do most anything girl,
To be the apple of your eye.
Troubles they may come and go,
But good times they are the gold.
And if this road gets rocky girl,
Just steady as we go.
Any place you wanna go,
Know I’ll be next to you.
If it’s treasure baby you’re looking for,
I’ll search the whole world through.
Know troubles they may come and go,
But good times they’re the gold.
So if the road gets rocky girl,
Just steady as we go.
When the storm comes,
You shelter me.
And I don’t say a word,
And you know exactly what I mean.
In the darkest times,
You shine on me.
You set me free.
And keep me steady as we go.
So if your heart rings dry my love,
I will fill your cup.
And if your load gets heavy girl,
I will lift you up.
Troubles they may come and go,
But good times be the gold.
So if this road gets rocky girl,
Just steady as we go.
Ah
Hold me,
Shine on me.
Oh, shine, shine,
Shine on me.
Shine, shine
Yeah shine on me.
Hey shine.
This isn’t mine… I yoinked it from www.evilbible.com. However it is rather thought provoking and is meant tongue in cheek.
Top Ten Signs You’re a Fundamentalist Christian
10 - You vigorously deny the existence of thousands of gods claimed by other religions, but feel outraged when someone denies the existence of yours.
9 - You feel insulted and “dehumanized” when scientists say that people evolved from other life forms, but you have no problem with the Biblical claim that we were created from dirt.
8 - You laugh at polytheists, but you have no problem believing in a Triune God.
7 - Your face turns purple when you hear of the “atrocities” attributed to Allah, but you don’t even flinch when hearing about how God/Jehovah slaughtered all the babies of Egypt in “Exodus” and ordered the elimination of entire ethnic groups in “Joshua” including women, children, and trees!
6 - You laugh at Hindu beliefs that deify humans, and Greek claims about gods sleeping with women, but you have no problem believing that the Holy Spirit impregnated Mary, who then gave birth to a man-god who got killed, came back to life and then ascended into the sky.
5 - You are willing to spend your life looking for little loopholes in the scientifically established age of Earth (few billion years), but you find nothing wrong with believing dates recorded by Bronze Age tribesmen sitting in their tents and guessing that Earth is a few generations old.
4 - You believe that the entire population of this planet with the exception of those who share your beliefs — though excluding those in all rival sects - will spend Eternity in an infinite Hell of Suffering. And yet consider your religion the most “tolerant” and “loving.”
3 - While modern science, history, geology, biology, and physics have failed to convince you otherwise, some idiot rolling around on the floor speaking in “tongues” may be all the evidence you need to “prove” Christianity.
2 - You define 0.01% as a “high success rate” when it comes to answered prayers. You consider that to be evidence that prayer works. And you think that the remaining 99.99% FAILURE was simply the will of God.
1 - You actually know a lot less than many atheists and agnostics do about the Bible, Christianity, and church history - but still call yourself a Christian.
It’s a nice afternoon on the Sunday of Victoria Day weekend. I am debating catching some sun on the back deck. I’m also debating getting Harry a little kitty harness so he can lay out with me. I think he’d really enjoy loafing in the sun.
Waiting to hear back from a few folks to see what is going on this evening. Was hopeful to BBQ somewhere that ISN’T home. So we’ll see how that shapes up. I’m really in an odd mood today where I really want some me time, but at the same time it’s a long weekend and I should get out and be social so this doesn’t turn into a funk.
Weight loss is still going well. I’m pleased with my progress.
Job hunt continues. I should hear back from two of them this week.
Harry is begging me to find him a new home… he really can’t seem to warm up to the puppy… but I’m going to give it a few more tries. I can’t bear to find him a new home…. It would break my heart.
XOXO
~squigzella
The top 10 things that piss me off:
1- People who don’ t have the guts to say something to someone’s face
2- People who cut you off while driving then slow down.
3- People who are only your friend to get things they want, then have no use for you.
4- People who can’t express what they want, then get mad because things didn’t go their way.
5- People who put their head in the sand and cannot face their problems.
6- Going to the cupboard for a Peanut butter sandwich to find the brand new unopened peanut butter is almost empty.
7- The inability to make a decision, be it where to eat for dinner or what car to buy.
8- The short hairs that won’t go into a ponytail.
9- Lack of respect for other people’s property.
10- Lack of respect for other people’s time.
Beyond ye top 10, I am well. I have a gimp arm. Some nerves are pinched which is preventing me from being very useful at all. Sticking right to plan on the WW front. Stressed about the cat and dog’s meetings. Hoping they get a little more friendly with one another.
I was looking up recipes tonight on a few websites, I found some wonderful foods for summer. I am hoping to have some BBQ’s to attend and make some of the wonderful recipes I found. As well I am looking to plan a 70th Bday party for my Nan. She turned 70 on June 12th. Mom is of course on the fence about the planning, I however think 70 years is something to celebrate. Now, just to come up with some ideas for the party…
XOXO
~Squigzella
It’s that time of year again when we thank our mothers for rearing us, putting up with your misgivings and our lack of social graces. I am being more sarcastic than I am cynical. I wish that on Mother’s Day I could show my mom her potential. Let her revel in a life that isn’t so stressful, see that she doesn’t have to live in the life she does, that joy and happiness aren’t a thing that she fondly remembers. I can only hope before stress ages her too much, she wakes up, remembers who she used to be, what living life is like and gets back on the horse and stops living her life for someone else.
I think we should recognize out Mom’s everyday. They help shape us into the men and women we become, good and bad. Being a mother is a very special gift, and should I ever have the opportunity to have a child, my mother’s day will be spent with them, cherishing them for coming into my life, and allowing me to be their mother.
Onto something much less sappy… I’m officially down 51 pounds!! I can’t believe it! So proud of myself today. I just cannot wait til my finances are in better shape to go back to my WW meetings and see all the friends I made. I miss them so much. It’s nice to be over the 50 pound hurdle, it means I am more than halfway to my goal… in fact something like 38 pounds left… so close… I know I can do it by Christmas if I stay focused.
Living at home is manageable. I’m surviving. I’m having a difficult time scheduling things in though. Heading into the city 3 times a day just doesn’t work for me, so I have to try to fit as much in during one trip as I can, which is causing some stress on my relationship with my boyfriend. I can only hope he realizes it has nothing to do with him, and more to do with hours in the day and lack of money in my pocket.
I’m glad summer is just around the corner, I’m glad I have had job interviews. Now I wait to hear back on which opportunities will be offered to me.
On that note, I am going to go have lunch with my Nan, and perhaps head into the city a bit later. (Not too sure yet)
Again, Happy Mothers Day, to the mothers that were, are and yet to be.
XO
~Squigzella
I am currently recovering from the worst flu I’ve ever had. I’ll thank Tara but I know she spread it with love. 
The painting is coming along nicely. Need another coat then we’ll see how close to finished I am.
Went into the city and had coffee with Gerry tonight. We really haven’t had alot of time to see each other, so we were talking about how we can manage to see each other more. So it’s time to put some plans in action!
Haven’t seen Iron Man yet. Hoping to this weekend. Can’t wait!
Plague ridden X’s and O’s
~Squigzella
Hey world! Remember me? I’m that girl who is sad she doesn’t live in the city anymore. *pout*
But I am managing, gas prices aside. I’ve had a busy week of painting. I had some help on Wednesday and Thursday from Juls. I had planned on cracking open the Pepper Grass (aka Kermit Green) today however I needed to do some touch ups on some trim and it needs to dry. It looks like tomorrow I’ll get up early and see if I can get some painting done before I go in for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). I may meet some folks for brekkie and then I want to go down to Harbour Station/Long Warf and watch the 3 on 3 Street Hockey Tourney. Gerry is playing on the team the *Knights* if you want to swing by and check it out!
Saturday night we were going to go see Abby Road at the Blue Olive however I think with Gerry being exhausted and a hockey game on, we may just stay in or at a friends place, enjoy some homemade lasagna and some playoff hockey!
The weight loss hasn’t stopped. I am down, not by alot, but I’m not gaining and that makes me happy. Needless to say, I have 38… count it 38 pounds til my first goal and 3 pounds til my June 1st goal! I am pleased. I think all the painting is burning off the calories!
Anyhow, my mother and Nan are currently grilling me about the purpose of a blog as I sit and update it here at Nan’s kitchen table.
Generations apart I tell ya!
X’s and O’s
~Squigzella
