Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
It seems that I bought a set of encyclopedias and did not know it....
Every day when I get to work I do the same things. Sign on to my computer, get coffee, check email, look at facebook, look at my checking account...you know the necessities!!!!! Well on Monday morning as I am looking at my checking acct it seems that I made a purchase at the Britannica Store online for $179.15.....yep I purchased a set of brand new encyclopedias. So I sit at my desk thinking...hum...I know that I drank a lot this weekend but I sure don't recall making a purchase with my debit card for $179.15...................because I DID NOT!!!!!!
So, it seems that someone has stolen my debit card number...wow....and you try to purchase books......wow!!!!! So, I call the Britannica store because luckily there was an 800 number and found out that thankfully the transaction was flagged and was not posted on their end. I, then call CHASE and thankfully it was also flagged on their end and my debit card had a hold on it.......which would be the reason why my card was declined Sunday at the movies but Justin's card went through...same acct!!!!! They...hold on.....the man with the first name of ELPO that was from God knows where and could not speak English continues to explain to me that everything is fine and any charges that are incurred with be returned back to me but they cannot refund my money until the transaction is no longer pending.......okay no big deal right....well it is now WEDNESDAY and the transaction is still pending and their is now a hold on my entire account.
I decide to walk down to the bank and talk to a person that is right in front of me and speaks English....and might I add was very very nice. Well it seems that the idiot tried to make 2 more purchases of books.....$93 and $189....but thankfully my acct was flagged and they did not go through...woo hoo....I guess!!!! But I still have to wait for the stupid thing to go through until I can use my acct but I did get a new shiny debit card....which I needed....mine was broke in half with tape keeping it together which I thought was the reason that maybe it declined at the movies and Justin's worked.
Long story short, she gave me a few tips that I wanted to pass along.
1. Never use debit unless it is at an ATM.
2. Always use credit. CHASE actually has a rewards program and every time you use CREDIT you will receive points that add up to free stuff!!!
3. If you pay anything online never save your info to the website...txu, water bill, car insurance, etc...which I pay everything online and have all my info saved to their websites....OOPS!
4. Use bill pay through your bank.
5 My own tip....scratch off the 3 digit security code on the back of your card....of course memorize it first.
6. Of course make sure that your computer has good anti spy ware....DUH!
Anyways, this is something that I thought would never happen to me. The funny thing is that if I had someones credit/debit card I would not be buying books.....what a NERD!!!!
Monday, January 25, 2010
WW Meeting #1
So, today was not my first weight watchers meeting but considering that I have gained all but 2.4 pounds of the weight I lost in the first session, I am considering this meeting #1 of starting over and getting serious.
I have only gained 1 pound since Jan 4th and honestly after this last weekend of Friday nite going out with friends, Sat eating at Angelos, (which was horrible) going to the Stock Show Sat nite, and eating El Paseo and Pizza on Sunday, I am pretty proud of myself for only gaining 1 pound in 3 weeks.
Today was pretty much a review of tracking your points, moving more and making better food choices. She had to review the basic points of WW for the new people. But, I did learn a little trick for yogurt which I do not need but thought I would pass along. If you put a tablespoon of fat free whipped cream in your yogurt it is supposed to take away the after taste. I thought that was interesting.
So, my goal is 27 pounds. Yes, I would love to loose that by my birthday but for now my goal is 2 pounds a week. I am also wanting to start going to the gym at least 2 days a week. Right now with the kids playing basketball it is all I have time for.
P.S. Yes I know that my stupid layout does not look right but I cannot figure it out. I am hoping to mess with later today. I am also going to try and post some pics from Vic's baptism later.....anyways, have a great chilly Monday!!!
I have only gained 1 pound since Jan 4th and honestly after this last weekend of Friday nite going out with friends, Sat eating at Angelos, (which was horrible) going to the Stock Show Sat nite, and eating El Paseo and Pizza on Sunday, I am pretty proud of myself for only gaining 1 pound in 3 weeks.
Today was pretty much a review of tracking your points, moving more and making better food choices. She had to review the basic points of WW for the new people. But, I did learn a little trick for yogurt which I do not need but thought I would pass along. If you put a tablespoon of fat free whipped cream in your yogurt it is supposed to take away the after taste. I thought that was interesting.
So, my goal is 27 pounds. Yes, I would love to loose that by my birthday but for now my goal is 2 pounds a week. I am also wanting to start going to the gym at least 2 days a week. Right now with the kids playing basketball it is all I have time for.
P.S. Yes I know that my stupid layout does not look right but I cannot figure it out. I am hoping to mess with later today. I am also going to try and post some pics from Vic's baptism later.....anyways, have a great chilly Monday!!!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!!!
Brett Favre, after living a full life, died. When he got to
heaven, God
was showing him around. They came to a modest little house with
a faded
Vikings flag in the window.
'This house is yours for eternity, Brett,' said God. 'This is
very
special; not everyone gets a house up here.'
Brett felt special, indeed, and walked up to his house. On his
way up
the porch, he noticed another house just around the corner. It
was a
3-story mansion with a blue and silver sidewalk, a 50 foot tall
flagpole
with an enormous Cowboys flag, and in every window, a blue star.
Brett looked at God and said, 'God, I'm not trying to be
ungrateful, but
I have a question. I was the league's all-time leader in pass
completions and a Hall of Famer.'
God said, 'So what do you want to know, Brett?'
'Well, why does Tony Romo get a better house than me?'
God chuckled and said, 'Brett, that's not Tony Romo's house.
It's mine.'
Disclaimer: I actually like Brett Favre and now that the Cowboys are out of the running, I am actually rooting for Brett!!!! or the Saints!!!!
heaven, God
was showing him around. They came to a modest little house with
a faded
Vikings flag in the window.
'This house is yours for eternity, Brett,' said God. 'This is
very
special; not everyone gets a house up here.'
Brett felt special, indeed, and walked up to his house. On his
way up
the porch, he noticed another house just around the corner. It
was a
3-story mansion with a blue and silver sidewalk, a 50 foot tall
flagpole
with an enormous Cowboys flag, and in every window, a blue star.
Brett looked at God and said, 'God, I'm not trying to be
ungrateful, but
I have a question. I was the league's all-time leader in pass
completions and a Hall of Famer.'
God said, 'So what do you want to know, Brett?'
'Well, why does Tony Romo get a better house than me?'
God chuckled and said, 'Brett, that's not Tony Romo's house.
It's mine.'
Disclaimer: I actually like Brett Favre and now that the Cowboys are out of the running, I am actually rooting for Brett!!!! or the Saints!!!!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
This morning was Muffins with Moms at Riley's school. Also, they got to wear Dallas Cowboy's shirts. Because they are out of school tomorrow they got to wear spirit gear today. (A picture sure would look good right here but of course I did not take my camera) I am hoping with this blog maybe i will take more pictures. So, as I sat in the cafeteria and afterwards driving to work I was thinking about a few things and things that I realized this morning..in no particular order...
1. I wish I was a stay at home mom. I am not sure why because I think I would get really bored but sitting with the moms this morning and knowing that I am the only one that had to go to work made me a little sad. Again, I think after a week the boredom would sit in but it would be nice to go to the gym everyday during the day, visit Wal Mart during the day and even maybe get involved in my church and attend a Bible Study class, and most importantly be more involved at Riley's' school. I do think that my house would be spotless and I would cook dinner every night. But then again.....I do love my job!!!!
2. My son is kind of a nerd!!!! Now don't get me wrong I love him more than anything and will be okay if he really ends up being a nerd in school rather than being one of the cool kids but let me explain. He is a nerd. but, honestly in 3rd grade what makes you the cool kid and what makes you a nerd. This morning most of the boys sat at one table with all of us moms at the other end. So much for Muffins with MOM....but actually Riley wanted me to sit next to him. He wanted to be with the kids but with me too. So, there are 2 little boys that I guess I would day are the cool kids. But, again what makes them cool. I mean they wear uniforms to school. The only things that set them apart from each other are their hair...which believe me is a big deal....their shoes....which everyone wears the same shoes...nikes, adidas, those stupid skater shoes.....and their backpacks....which again they are all pretty much the same. So, why are they cool.....is it because their moms are up at the school all the time or that they are funny or what.......because they are not cute kids......ok so that was harsh but there are only 2 cute boys in his class......at this age their hair is crazy and everyone has pre braces teeth well except for the 2 that have braces and they are the cute ones. So, I guess what I realized is that Riley is not a cool kid and I don't think will be.
3. I am a young mom. Yes, I had Riley young but I was 22. Yes, that is young and of course I was not ready for him and yes I was the first out of my friends to have a baby but 22 is kind of old. at least I was not 18 or something like that. So, because of this I am a young. Especially at a private school where most of the kids in his class are the younger siblings. I am not sure why this matters but it does bring me to the next realization...
4. I usually sit by myself at school functions and I don't think anyone notices that I am by myself. I do have 1 mom that I truly love and wish that we were FRIENDS..not just school and soccer friends. Maybe this is because my age and maybe because I am not rich...or I should say have money......but I work part time to make sure that he stays at a private school. I do not drive a nice car and would never have any one from school at my house. I would not want to embarrass my son. Anyway, I wish that I could be like all the other moms that just sit and talk and talk....but I don't....I just sit and talk to my son or think about crazy things like I am doing right now.
5. I am really fat and not an attractive person. I look in the mirror lately and realize that i am not very pretty and I am really chunky. I looked at all the moms this morning and realized they are all skinny and very pretty.....maybe because they stay at home and get to go to the gym and they can afford good makeup and good clothes....and most importantly plastic surgery.....which I would never dream of......ok that is a lie...maybe a boob reduction or some lipo suction would do me some good.
6. Last but not least.....I love my sons school. I mean I really love it. Everyone is so nice and always says hi and asks how school is going.......They make me feel so good and I know that Riley is getting a great education along with a great foundation of the Lord. BUT, sometimes I wonder if they look at me and say wow look at her.............she HAS to work, no wonder she looks a little frumpy and wow Riley is such a dork......and where does Riley get his little bit of cuteness because his mom is not very pretty.
Oh well until next time!!!!!!!!!!!
1. I wish I was a stay at home mom. I am not sure why because I think I would get really bored but sitting with the moms this morning and knowing that I am the only one that had to go to work made me a little sad. Again, I think after a week the boredom would sit in but it would be nice to go to the gym everyday during the day, visit Wal Mart during the day and even maybe get involved in my church and attend a Bible Study class, and most importantly be more involved at Riley's' school. I do think that my house would be spotless and I would cook dinner every night. But then again.....I do love my job!!!!
2. My son is kind of a nerd!!!! Now don't get me wrong I love him more than anything and will be okay if he really ends up being a nerd in school rather than being one of the cool kids but let me explain. He is a nerd. but, honestly in 3rd grade what makes you the cool kid and what makes you a nerd. This morning most of the boys sat at one table with all of us moms at the other end. So much for Muffins with MOM....but actually Riley wanted me to sit next to him. He wanted to be with the kids but with me too. So, there are 2 little boys that I guess I would day are the cool kids. But, again what makes them cool. I mean they wear uniforms to school. The only things that set them apart from each other are their hair...which believe me is a big deal....their shoes....which everyone wears the same shoes...nikes, adidas, those stupid skater shoes.....and their backpacks....which again they are all pretty much the same. So, why are they cool.....is it because their moms are up at the school all the time or that they are funny or what.......because they are not cute kids......ok so that was harsh but there are only 2 cute boys in his class......at this age their hair is crazy and everyone has pre braces teeth well except for the 2 that have braces and they are the cute ones. So, I guess what I realized is that Riley is not a cool kid and I don't think will be.
3. I am a young mom. Yes, I had Riley young but I was 22. Yes, that is young and of course I was not ready for him and yes I was the first out of my friends to have a baby but 22 is kind of old. at least I was not 18 or something like that. So, because of this I am a young. Especially at a private school where most of the kids in his class are the younger siblings. I am not sure why this matters but it does bring me to the next realization...
4. I usually sit by myself at school functions and I don't think anyone notices that I am by myself. I do have 1 mom that I truly love and wish that we were FRIENDS..not just school and soccer friends. Maybe this is because my age and maybe because I am not rich...or I should say have money......but I work part time to make sure that he stays at a private school. I do not drive a nice car and would never have any one from school at my house. I would not want to embarrass my son. Anyway, I wish that I could be like all the other moms that just sit and talk and talk....but I don't....I just sit and talk to my son or think about crazy things like I am doing right now.
5. I am really fat and not an attractive person. I look in the mirror lately and realize that i am not very pretty and I am really chunky. I looked at all the moms this morning and realized they are all skinny and very pretty.....maybe because they stay at home and get to go to the gym and they can afford good makeup and good clothes....and most importantly plastic surgery.....which I would never dream of......ok that is a lie...maybe a boob reduction or some lipo suction would do me some good.
6. Last but not least.....I love my sons school. I mean I really love it. Everyone is so nice and always says hi and asks how school is going.......They make me feel so good and I know that Riley is getting a great education along with a great foundation of the Lord. BUT, sometimes I wonder if they look at me and say wow look at her.............she HAS to work, no wonder she looks a little frumpy and wow Riley is such a dork......and where does Riley get his little bit of cuteness because his mom is not very pretty.
Oh well until next time!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
So, this is a picture of my sister and I at my 30th birthday. This is my first goal....to reach this goal I need to loose 20 pounds. Two years ago I lost it by my birthday so I have about 3 months.
P.S. I guess I am an idiot, I cannot figure out how to post more pics so until I can figure it out...c-ya next time!!! 
Excuses
So, my search for the Skinny Girl is not going so well. I have been sick so I am going to use that as my first excuse. My second excuse is the Dallas Cowboys. How am I suppost to eat good and exercise when I know I am going to ruin everything by eating crap and drinking more than I am supposed to in one setting while watching the game. So, my new goal is to start Monday...well actually Tuesday because Monday is a holiday!!! All I am asking myself is to walk a mile in the morning, 1 mile at lunch and maybe 30 minutes of cardio at night. It does not seem that hard right. Why cant I discipline myself like I discipline my kids.....yeah right who am I kidding, I cant control my childen. Maybe that should be my first goal!!!
P.S. I am sooo ready for warm weather....I hate the cold!!!!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Happy 10th Birthday Victoria!!!!!!!
Wow, I cant believe that the thumb sucking dolly carrying little girl that I met when she was 3 is turning 10. I have already called my doctor to up my medication....just kidding!!! I would love to stay that she is a normal 10 year old girl...but honestly she is not....she hates pink and anything that is glittery. Actually anything that resembles being girly she hates.....but she is very smart and full of attitude....Lord, please help us through her teenage years.........anyways.....Happy Happy Birthday Victoria........sorry that you have spent the last 2 days sick and spent your birthday today going to the doctor.......atleast we get to eat Olive Garden tonight and have a New Moon party on Sat....my fave!!!!Monday, January 4, 2010
Resolutions....(in no particular order)
1. Start a blog. Not really sure why. Maybe because everyone esle is doing it. I dont know. But maybe just maybe it will help me reach some of my resolutions or goals that I have for 2010.
2. To find the skinny girl that lives somewhere deep down inside of me....and I mean WAY DOWN DEEP inside of me. I honestly cant ever remember being skinny. But let me just say that my definition of skinny maybe different than your def of skinny. I just want to be happy with the way that I look and to be able to wear decent clothes and jeans. Ecspecially a certain pair of jeans that I want really bad and they dont make them in my size.
Two years ago I set a goal to loose 20 pounds by my 30th birthday and well I lost between 16 -18 pounds. 2 years later I have gained all 16-18 pounds and then some....and I mean 8 pounds more....so now I am setting my goal to 26 pounds. I am in my 10th week of weight watchers and have done pretty good up unitl this week...wow... New Years weekend kicked my rear. But, today is a new day. Yes I would love to set my deadline for April again but I am thinking 1-2 pounds a week so we will see what happens...Wish me Luck!!!!
3. To get more organized. This pertains mainly to work. Some days I feel like a tornado came in and targeted my desk so starting today I am going to try and keep my work area clean and organized and to keep a better worth ethic. This goal maybe harder than loosing weigh!!!!
4. To be a more loving wife. I am a very hard person and do not show my emotions very well....ecspecially to my husband. So, I am hoping I can become a nicer more affectionate person towards him. We used to be all over each other and grossed people out and now....I am not sure where all the romance (so to speak) went.
P.S. Justin, if you are reading this..I promise not to write about anything personal or disrespectful about you or our family.
2. To find the skinny girl that lives somewhere deep down inside of me....and I mean WAY DOWN DEEP inside of me. I honestly cant ever remember being skinny. But let me just say that my definition of skinny maybe different than your def of skinny. I just want to be happy with the way that I look and to be able to wear decent clothes and jeans. Ecspecially a certain pair of jeans that I want really bad and they dont make them in my size.
Two years ago I set a goal to loose 20 pounds by my 30th birthday and well I lost between 16 -18 pounds. 2 years later I have gained all 16-18 pounds and then some....and I mean 8 pounds more....so now I am setting my goal to 26 pounds. I am in my 10th week of weight watchers and have done pretty good up unitl this week...wow... New Years weekend kicked my rear. But, today is a new day. Yes I would love to set my deadline for April again but I am thinking 1-2 pounds a week so we will see what happens...Wish me Luck!!!!
3. To get more organized. This pertains mainly to work. Some days I feel like a tornado came in and targeted my desk so starting today I am going to try and keep my work area clean and organized and to keep a better worth ethic. This goal maybe harder than loosing weigh!!!!
4. To be a more loving wife. I am a very hard person and do not show my emotions very well....ecspecially to my husband. So, I am hoping I can become a nicer more affectionate person towards him. We used to be all over each other and grossed people out and now....I am not sure where all the romance (so to speak) went.
P.S. Justin, if you are reading this..I promise not to write about anything personal or disrespectful about you or our family.
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