Thoughts

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
— Philippians 4:8

I've been thinking of things that cause stress in my life and my work environment is a biggee. I've been employed at the same company for 24+ years with the ability to move around within through a bid system.

When I first put a bid in for the position I now hold, I was fifth on the list. Fifth is not bad, but I didn't think I'd get it. So, when my previous boss told me my bid had come in, I was very surprised. I don't have a company gossip link so I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but apparently the four bidders before me did.

The old adage "If I knew then what I know now" holds true for this department. If I had known what it was going to be like, I probably would have pulled my bid as soon as I put in for it!

So as the bible verse above suggests, I need to meditate on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely and of good report, things that have virtue and are praiseworthy.

The end of another weekend

So instead of wallowing in self pity that the alarm will go off at 3:40am tomorrow morning, I thought I'd post pictures of puzzles I have finished.

These are Photomosaics.

Wikipedia's definition of a photomosaics: a picture that has been divided into (usually equal sized) rectangular sections, each of which is replaced with another photograph of appropriate average color. When viewed at low magnifications, the individual pixels appear as the primary image, while close examination reveals that the image is in fact made up of many hundreds or thousands of smaller images.

I just love this picture of Tigger!!! I think I finished him between Christmas and New Year's.

Guess you'll have to turn your head to the right to see Mickey. Is there a feature where I could have turned it for you? If there is, I missed it, sorry.

And last but not least:

Old Glory. I know I started this puzzle then got so frustrated I broke it apart and put it away. Guess I just needed other puzzles under my belt before I could muster up the patience (or gain the skill) to finish this one.

I think I have another Mickey I started then broke apart because it took so long to finish. I have a Donald Duck waiting for me, too. There's an empty room in the house just waiting for someone to fill it again. I think it would make a good puzzle room!

Looking for Mr. Linky or Trying to record my "Get Fit Friday" challenge results

I registered at Mr. Linky this morning, but I still don't quite understand the instructions. I'm going to post this entry and see if it somehow doesn't magically link itself. If that doesn't work, I'll go back and try to figure it out again.

I managed the minimum goal of walking three times this past week for at least 30 minutes each time. Whew!

Glad to see tracking is next week's challenge. I have an easier time doing that than the moving.

Earthquake!!!!!!!!!

We have a safety meeting every other Thursday in my department at work. I'm the clerk in charge of choosing the topics when there is not a compliant subject that needs to be addressed. Since we are still in April, and April is Earthquake Preparedness month, I choose a DVD about earthquakes.

As I sit at home this afternoon playing Scrabble on Pogo.com all the sudden the house starts shaking!

I've lived in California all my life and have been through a few of these. When they're small like this one, 3.8 magnitude, I usually just sit and wait them out. Today I found myself smiling to myself at the irony of choosing an earthquake preparedness DVD, then experiencing one!

I wonder what everyone will say at work tomorrow; blame me or thank me!

Putting off until tomorrow what I should be doing today

Story of my life.

It's been near 100 degree temps here the last few days. I put off walking my 1/2 mile circuit at work yesterday because of payroll closing, a pre-audit and the high temps.

It's minutes away from 9am this morning and already 80! My walking buddy's work day starts at 8:30am so I made a phone call to see what the weather had been like when she got here. Turns out she was out yesterday and is still out today. So how easy is that for me to beg off again?!

We did break down and turn the air conditioner on yesterday early evening. I left it on today so the house would be cool when we get home. No excuses, I can do my Walk Away the Pounds video (2 miles in 30 minutes) when I get home.

Today is weigh-in at my Weight Watchers @ work program. It's the first day of our second session. I'm not looking forward to the weigh-in (I'm sure I'm up again), but will consider it a new beginning and be more aware of what I'm eating.

It's also Biggest Loser night! I don't remember any previews of this week's show so don't have a pre-conceived idea of what will happen, but am really looking forward to it!

In preparation of the "Get Fit Friday" challenge.....

...I'm posting some pictures. I practiced this morning with the pets, now I'll suck it up and post mine.

This is me with my youngest son Adam on my lap.....we are 1.

Well.....he is one, there's a three in front of my one. This was 1988. Oh, and the other little kid with his back to the camera is Nathan, my oldest. He was 3 at the time.

Here I am two years ago (and this is where the "sucking it up" part comes....oh, I've got to hide my eyes, I can't look).....UGH! There I am, the female on the left.

I was 160lbs when I married my husband in 2001 (even that was heavy, but I'd settle for it now!). Lots of potatoes & weinies, carnitas, chorizo & egg burritos later and this is what I've done to myself.

I'm very serious about the challenge; I'm tired of looking like this, tired of being tired. Years ago (while dieting, I'm sure) I told someone, "I can't do anything about getting older, but I can do something about my weight". I think I should type that up and paste it on my computer at work and on the refrigerator at home. It is my truth.

I don't need to be anything but healthy; healthy mind, body and soul.

And so it begins............again.

Lazy Sunday Morning

This is how our pets spent the morning:

Phantom

Cubbie

George (black & tan) and Grace (brindle)

Makes you wonder what they did last night, huh?

Joining the bandwagon

I did some lurking before I set out to join the wonderful world of blogging; in my journies I found Amy @ The 4th Frog Blog. Even without meeting face to face I know I like Amy, she faces things head on with a tongue in cheek attitude.

I was reading her newest entry this morning and the topic hit home, hard......weight. It's a four letter word for most women (as in WAIT......don't put that in your mouth), it's a screaming, capitalized word for me....WEIGHT, ugh.

I joined a Weight Watchers at work program 12 weeks ago. I thought, this will be great, I won't have to worry about getting myself to evening meetings, I can get it all done during the work day! Good Deal!!!! Except in those 12 weeks I lost 10 lbs and gained 3 of them back. 7lbs gone in 12 weeks, not my best attempt. The group has decided to go another round; this time 17 weeks, me included.

When I saw Amy's post with a link to Annie's post @ Fairies n Firecrackers about committing to small steps towards a weight loss journey I thought, I'd like to be a part of this. So Annie @ Fairies n Firecrackers I'm on board! I started walking a 1/2 mile circuit around my job location once a day with another gal also in the WW @ work program last Thursday. I here by commit myself to that walk 3 - 5 days a week. That will be my first small step.

And Amy, I'm here for you girl! When/if you make the decision, let me know, I'd be happy to be part of your support group.

......a modern day "dear diary"

I never kept a diary as a young girl, no pretty little book with a key to lock up all my secrets......

I think I'll have to grow into this.

I'm hoping to make it a neutral place, a relaxing happy place away from work, spouse, kids, pets. They will be my inspiration, but this will be my "me" time.

Not much for today, just enough to get started.