Refocus chili head

I stepped on the scale which I had avoided for the past months.

If you follow my blog you will know I am a scale addict and I think it's what keeps me in line.

I knew I was fluctuating and I did not want to admit it was going up.

Today I stepped on it to help me refocus.

The number was too high for my liking....260.8lbs. It's just what I needed a quick slap on the cheek.

I made chili in the slow cooker the other day, except I ended up draining most of the juice out because I don't like soups. I measured wrong and put a bit too much of broth. oops!

I browned lean ground turkey and light Italian sausages(skin removed) added taco seasoning and spices.

Added mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, beans, string beans and broth

Today for my lunch I added in some rice, can't wait for noon. lol!!

Trip Down Memory Lane

Last night I was going over some pics I had of the past (almost) 4 yrs at my current job.

I decided to share some of those with you...not because I think you care but it's crazy to see the changes.

This is my second Xmas staff party (DEC 2006)

Annual convention (Sept 2007)

Xmas party (Dec 2007)

Dec 2008 staff party

And finally 2009 "pretending" to eat a ice cream pizza all to myself.

Last hours

I'm in the last hours of my last shift at this job.
I'm a bit misty eyed but I will be ok.

I start my new job tomorrow morning and then have Thursday off back on Friday.

My emotions are all over the place:
Nervous
Happy
Excited
Doubt
Thrilled
Sad

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Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell.

Monday

This weekend was my annual convention at work. Every year it rotates and this year was in Moncton. It sucks when these things are in your town because it's easy to just go home then go out to party.

So I had an idea that my last convention would be boring... I had no idea I would be wishing I was not even attending.

Friday night was supper , trade show, and party. We only did the two first ones.

They served chicken and fries(potatoes baked) it was delish. The dessert was to die for. It was a rock and roll theme event. Here's a pic of the dessert

Saturday was a quest speaker about positive motivation. He was excellent. He had so much energy and hilarious. It was truly one of the best speakers I have heard at these things. I did try to learn how to be more positive and really go for the impossible in life. After that I invited bf over because I was too tired and drained to do anything.

He sat here and watched his hockey game and I fell asleep... like two old folks. lol!

On Sunday we got up early and went on a little road trip.
We stopped at a couple of clothing stores for me to look into... found nothing

Then we decided to hit two used clothing shops and I found the hottest black shirt ever... and it only cost me 2.50$.YAY!

I made this homemade dish this week. It was so good. Fresh potatoes out of the garden,mixed with dill, green onions and cream cheese, ground turkey meatloaves muffins.

Well I need to get ready for work...My last day is tomorrow. YIKES!

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I've been a little under the weather and super busy.
This is my reason for my lack of posting.

I will update this weekend for sure.
I have a couple of pics to post as well.

Have a happy Friday!

Announcement

That was my super stress... I had been thinking about leaving my job.
It was not easy and after many meals at McDonalds (hey it helps me think) I decided to stop the stress and just go for it.

It's not a huge change. I know some people are putting me down because I keep saying I need more challenge and structure in my life, and that this might not be change enough. I do however like to prove those people wrong.

My start date is still being negotiated, by my end date at this office is finalized.
I will have about a week and a half left.
I have cried trying to tell everyone but I can't stay there because of the staff, I need to be happy in all aspects in my life.

In the past three years I have:
* A dissolved 9 yr relationship and survived
* Lost 120 lbs
* Worked on my mental health
* Started dating
* Found someone who likes me for me
* Enjoyed life a little more
* Have changed my attitude
Now I was only missing something in my career life and I think this will help really finalize my new start~new life.

Walking report

So Wednesday I stuck to my plan. I did what I had to do in the morning and went walking in the afternoon.

Went to a nature park that I love and walked in there although I had forgotten my ipod, so every crick and crack I was freaking out.

Here are some boring pics from my walk.

Us driving to the park... Sadie looks tired already


My feet super happy to be walking again

blurry shot of Buddy loving the park

Sadie afraid to cross the plank.

Sitting on a bench

Sadie checking Buddy for ticks ;)

Then I drove to the apple orchard that's 5 mins from my house. To get some August apples. They are super sour and I love that. They are only available pre-apple season so I picked up two bags.

Happy Friday everybody!!

Me posting once a week... Unacceptable.

So much is going on in my life right now... most of it I can't talk about on here for now. Give me a day or two.

Today I have the day off, going to appointments all morning but then promised myself a nice long walk with the doggies this afternoon... let's see if I stick to it.

I have been stressed so you know darn well what happens... I eat.

I am actually surprised it was not that bad.

Still the ice cream in the freezer should not be there.

I did love my Brad Paisley concert, it was a super great experience.

Please stick with me I promise to post more, get back on track posts lots of photos. Now that I put it out there kinda have no choice right?!

Mid week report

I am sorry for not posting earlier.

On Saturday night I went over to bf's place and there was a tropical storm moving in.

It was raining so hard I had to ask my mom to go put the dogs out at my place (I live 25 mins away from where I was that's why I could not do it) because there was no way I was getting home it was that much rain.

She told me to stay the night it would be easier knowing I was safe... OK!

We went to bed, I could hear the landlords yelling and stuff, but did not think much, until I saw all the water in the bedroom.

The first level of the house was flooded.

Needless to say so were my pants that I had put on the floor... GREAT!

They cleaned up until 6AM. On Sunday it was the same kind of day trying to get all the water out. I came home Sunday completely tired but proud of myself because normally I would have stopped at a drive thru to pick up something to eat. I did not.

I came home made myself a nice meal.

I have been doing ok food wise.

Tonight I will eat out but will be careful because the girl I am with will want to eat healthy too.

We are heading to Halifax for a Brad Paisley concert. If you follow my blog you will know I love concerts and will go see anything from rap to country, and everything in between.

SO I am pretty excited.