The Biggest LOSER

And I'm not talking about weight. That biatch Traci is a straight up LOSER in the true sense of the word. She's only playing the game to control it for herself and her own good. She didn't think of anyone else in that whole entire house except for her.
Now, I know its a TV show, but this is real! This is something that affects our everyday life. Obesity is everywhere. These people need this show and need this opportunity. They are all (mostly) kind, considerate, and genuinely concerned about the well being of their fellow teammates. They know who needs to stay and are willing to do what it takes to make that happen, even if that means they have to sacrifice themselves and their spot. She's not. AND after her weeklong stay in the hospital following the first challenge off the bus and having her partner pick up her slack just so she could stay in the house, you would think she understood. She doesn't.
YES, it is a game, I get that. BUT it is also life and she's toying with it by choosing to be in control. Then, she's trying to backtrack and be "honest" but she'll never be trusted again. I hope her partner Mo realizes who she really is and stop giving her the benefit of the doubt! He truly knows the power of forgiveness. He's a good man.

Ok...so I know I have no clue who these people are, but to watch the devastation of their lives and feelings be so raw and out there makes me feel like I know them.

Thanks for letting me on the soap box!

Not to disappoint...

My Daycare Daddy reader.....

He's one of the men that reads the blog! That's my nickname for him because I walk/workout with his wife and they have 3 kids that Little Hauss plays with while we are off doing our thing. He's had his, mine, and even a couple others at one time to supervise - so we joke that he should open his own Daddy Daycare.

Anywho, he was pointing his finger last night about it being over 4 days since posting.....I totally thought he was telling me it had been 4 days since I'd gone to the gym - which I defended that it hadn't....but he wanted more posts!!! Too funny - he's addicted to blogging! So, here's to you Daddy Daycare - a whole post dedicated just to you!

28 lbs

I would love to say this is what I've lost in weight, but it's not....but on a side note, I'm down about 8 lbs.


Still don't know? It's the weight of my suitcase!!!! YES, I've already started packing. I have to. I have to make sure everything fits in the carry-on so I'm not paying to check the bag! I'm that cheap. I have a few ideas what I could do with an extra $30, not to mention if we both checked bags! Sheesh - what a ripoff!


Now, this still gives me room to groove. I have to keep it under 40 lbs. I already have all my dinner outfits, excursion outfits, shoes, toiletries, exercise clothes, bathing suits, and pajamas! I am sure I can throw in a few more things - one of which will probably be hubby's size 13 shoes!!! Golly ned, those suckers take up a lot of room in a suitcase! And, yes, I will be exercising! Hubby is addicted to the gym and sweating and all that good for you crap, so there is no excuse for me not to join him! Plus it will help keep these 8 lbs off that I've worked so hard for the past couple of weeks.

I also have to plan for New Orleans. We are staying there Thursday night after we get off the boat. More clothes!!! I'm an overpacker by nature. It's not that I don't plan the outfits - hello - panner here, but I like options. I don't like being committed to one outfit before I leave - I mean, you never know what the weather will do and what you'll be in the mood for. So, I've tried my best to have a few versatile pieces to mix and match throughout the week! Watch it be like the beach, and you pack all kinds of stuff and live in a bathing suit for 5 days!

Acceptable

Is it totally acceptable that I treat myself with starbucks after leaving the gym? I think so!

Creatures in the Night

Are NOT my friends. Who am I kidding....creatures in general are not my friend or ever will be. NEVER!

I don't like any! I don't care if they fly, crawl, creep or inch. I don't want them near me. I know that some are pretty like butterflies and ladybugs, but still not my friend.

Last night, went to bed - LATE - after painting and got all cuddled up in the covers to watch the news. It was nearly over, so I turned off the tv and tried to fall asleep. I heard it in the blinds. Trying its hardest to find the light! It wanted out but its a window....all bugs haven't figured this concept out yet! So, I get up, turn on the light and ever so slowly move the curtain and the blind to see what it was....I was pretty sure it was just a big fly. Hell no, it was a big moth! It darted out of the blinds and started batting around the room like a crackhead in a padded room - oh wait, that was me! I even knocked a huge candle holder/wall decoration off the wall! It went clashing and banging and about gave me a heart attack as it was behind me when I bumped into it! That thing was trying to find a place to land and settle in for the night. I was sorry to tell that damn moth, but the only place it was settling in was the trashcan after I smooshed it! So, finally, where does it stop? My freakin' bed! Well, smart little moth - I can't smoosh it on there! Gross! So, I had to coax it off the bed into another flying frenzy and it finally landed where I could put me out of my misery. Yes, me - I don't care about that stinkin' moth's feelings! Sheesh! I'm not that girl that's all one with nature.

So, of course, the moth is in the trashcan along with the notepad that I smooshed it with....not even trying to clean that off!!! I can buy a new notepad - hell it was probably one that was given to me by some vendor at some expo! But, then, all I could think about was that stinkin' moth or one of its friends crawling out of the darkness while I was peacefully sleeping. Needless to say, nothing else exciting occured and I did end up passing out around 12:30.

I haven't told Hubby any of this, so I'm sure he will wonder why our room looks like a bomb went off and the candle thing is laid accross his dresser! Then, I'm fairly positive that will spark some sort of comedic reaction and he'll have a nice laugh at my expense. I don't really care so much because he already knows I am loony about creatures.

Paint or Stain

Decisions.....

I've been researching the basement floor issue - duh, I research everything. Well, it's moved from an issue to a new project! Officially! We will be pulling up carpet on Friday and Saturday. Hopefully we will finish it Friday, but have to leave the Saturday morning as an option!

The removal of carpet is a definite. The finish of the floor is up for debate. We've heard good and bad things about painting. We haven't had a chance to visit any stores and talk with anyone about specifics or even look at color options. And, you know me, I've gotta have a plan. So, the plan is to remove the nasty carpet. Regardless of what we decide to do with the actual concrete, we will be getting some sort of rug or remnant so we can start looking at those. Even if we have to live with the bare floor for a few weeks, I'm okay with that and I think Hubby is too!

This will be my first major project in the house. I've never removed carpet and think it will be fun! Poor Little Hauss loves to help out and we aren't going to let him because he doesn't need to be breathing in fibers and dust and all that while we are working. I haven't told him he won't be helping yet, so yesterday in the car after a quick conversation with Hubby about the project, LH said "Mama, I don't know how to pull up carpet!" Too sweet! I told him I didn't know either, so it would be okay! He was fine after that!

Now, there are some pros and cons to painting and staining and we just have to find the right one for us. I hope to get a lot of answers this weekend when we can actually go talk to someone and look at the different products!

Inside Out

Well, you know it's one of "those" days when you put your undies on inside out......and don't realize it until after work!!!!
That was me yesterday - and I'm like an 80 year old woman in the potty about every 2 hours! Oblivious!