Jus' so nobody worries, thought I'd post a big "I'm here but running madly about in circles, hair flying, plastic-comb bound books dusting a paper dandruff trail..."
I'm bound for DC on Saturday morning, so plan to try to jog my 16 miles tomorrow morning. Have buckets of work to do before I leave, and I won't be back until Wednesday. While in DC, I plan to do some site-seeing, although it may just end up being 4 hours in the Smithsonian. Will meet up with some of my congressional delegates or their staff on Monday/Tuesday (aka lobbying). And then to the airport about 4 am Wednesday to fly back. Ewww.
Here's to hoping: I get through my long jog tomorrow; I get my work done before I leave; and the Hilton has exercise facilities so I can work out on the road--running downtown Phoenix at 4 in the morning is scary enough... don't think I want to tackle the streets of DC. Cheers!!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Hold on tight!
Okay, first off: WWAAAAHHHHH!!!! I'm in such a poopy mood today! and yesterday. I think it may in part be hormone related, but work is just pissin' me off. And not so much the work itself... although there's too f'ing much of it. But the people. And the lack of recognition and respect and consideration. Found out a good friend and former co-worker was essentially forced out of her position. And something that I thought was going to happen for me not only didn't, but it turned out practically opposite. I feel underpaid and under-appreciated. Times 10. And I can look forward to having to work pretty much through my weekend. Woo!
Deep breath... My adoption specialist has still been unable to talk to the boys' caseworker, but she indicated she was going to try to get ahold of the caseworker's supervisor to find out what's going on. I'd also inquired about looking at kiddos from out-of-state. I'll have to pay about $40 for each home study sent to out-of-state caseworkers. But I did find out that any subsidies that come with the kids goes across state lines, too. Must be a federal subsidy... Not that I was counting on getting money, but it would certainly help with childcare and the college funds.
On a totally positive note, the running has been going great. My weight doesn't seem to want to budge, but no worries. I'm smaller and can fit into some of my old clothes (the transition clothes between almost skinny and really fat--my closet ranges from size 12 to 18/XL, so I'm in some of my 16s now, and one of my over-sized 14s).
Good news - I'm in a better mood already. Maybe because it's after 6pm on a Friday night and I can legitimately quit working now. Or maybe because I blew off some steam. Or maybe because I reminded myself of the nuggets of positive things. I just feel better. Thanks for taking the mood-swing journey with me!!
Deep breath... My adoption specialist has still been unable to talk to the boys' caseworker, but she indicated she was going to try to get ahold of the caseworker's supervisor to find out what's going on. I'd also inquired about looking at kiddos from out-of-state. I'll have to pay about $40 for each home study sent to out-of-state caseworkers. But I did find out that any subsidies that come with the kids goes across state lines, too. Must be a federal subsidy... Not that I was counting on getting money, but it would certainly help with childcare and the college funds.
On a totally positive note, the running has been going great. My weight doesn't seem to want to budge, but no worries. I'm smaller and can fit into some of my old clothes (the transition clothes between almost skinny and really fat--my closet ranges from size 12 to 18/XL, so I'm in some of my 16s now, and one of my over-sized 14s).
Good news - I'm in a better mood already. Maybe because it's after 6pm on a Friday night and I can legitimately quit working now. Or maybe because I blew off some steam. Or maybe because I reminded myself of the nuggets of positive things. I just feel better. Thanks for taking the mood-swing journey with me!!
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Wouldn't it be nice...
Man, I've got nothin' to report... Haven't heard anything about anything. Oh, except that I can state my official date of certification was 8/18, my sister's birthday. So that makes it memorable. Otherwise, nada.
Work is tough... good, but tough. How to get a region of communities to work together regarding water resources, growth planning and habitat conservation? Rare that it works out. But we keep trying. Gotta have hope.
Everything on the diet and exercise front is going just fine. I'm really hoping to break 200# in the next couple weeks. Let's say by 9/20! My run on Saturday will be 14 miles. (shoot me)
I haven't spoken of men in quite some time, and gotta say that I rarely think of them, or rather, that I have much need of one. I did entertain hooking up with a former beau who's let me know he's available for such activities, but haven't done it. And now with the Z*lift I've been taking I'm not sure I'd enjoy it all that much. I really feel absolutely fine with moving forward with my life as a single woman and single mother. Not sure I'd even want to "hassle" with a partner. Now, having said that, I am extremely jealous of my blogger friends who are in wonderful, committed relationships... How nice would that be? I have never experienced it. I don't think I'm even open to it at this point. ...wouldn't know what it looked like, for me, if it hit me square in the face. That doesn't mean I can't have a fulfilling life and family, though. Thank goodness!!
I'm SO GLAD my life is no longer on hold and is instead moving toward a wonderful goal of motherhood! That's not to say I don't occasionally feel totally freaked about the prospect as well. That happens almost daily - "holy shit, I could be a mom any day (month)... that's gonna be really, really tough..." But it will be really, really fabulous as well.
I feel so joyous tonight finding out that Rajen will be mommies!!! And the lovely posts of Jen's belly (and her teeny tiny feet)! Just feelin' warm all over....
Work is tough... good, but tough. How to get a region of communities to work together regarding water resources, growth planning and habitat conservation? Rare that it works out. But we keep trying. Gotta have hope.
Everything on the diet and exercise front is going just fine. I'm really hoping to break 200# in the next couple weeks. Let's say by 9/20! My run on Saturday will be 14 miles. (shoot me)
I haven't spoken of men in quite some time, and gotta say that I rarely think of them, or rather, that I have much need of one. I did entertain hooking up with a former beau who's let me know he's available for such activities, but haven't done it. And now with the Z*lift I've been taking I'm not sure I'd enjoy it all that much. I really feel absolutely fine with moving forward with my life as a single woman and single mother. Not sure I'd even want to "hassle" with a partner. Now, having said that, I am extremely jealous of my blogger friends who are in wonderful, committed relationships... How nice would that be? I have never experienced it. I don't think I'm even open to it at this point. ...wouldn't know what it looked like, for me, if it hit me square in the face. That doesn't mean I can't have a fulfilling life and family, though. Thank goodness!!
I'm SO GLAD my life is no longer on hold and is instead moving toward a wonderful goal of motherhood! That's not to say I don't occasionally feel totally freaked about the prospect as well. That happens almost daily - "holy shit, I could be a mom any day (month)... that's gonna be really, really tough..." But it will be really, really fabulous as well.
I feel so joyous tonight finding out that Rajen will be mommies!!! And the lovely posts of Jen's belly (and her teeny tiny feet)! Just feelin' warm all over....
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