Woody the Celeb.

Today was woody's second day not eating so we rushed to the vet - so far all is fine but we do have some medicine to counteract the bacteria in his throat. This morning he was fine, we even rocked out to some bon jovi! He stills seems to be OK, hopefully this will continue to be the case!


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How to make money

Everyone is always searching for this answer. How can I make money? When we're young it's by mowing the lawn or cleaning our room. A little longer down the road of life we start baby sitting or pet sitting. Then we move to working at our local grocery store or gas station/fast food place. Then it's our 'college job' working on campus or waiting tables. After college....the big job. The "real job". We are computer consultants and fashion designers. Teachers and astronauts.

Right now I'm in the college job phase waiting tables and I love it. I make decent money and I LOVE the people I work with. But, I want to go on a trip to Sweden and I need more money, so I'm 'getting a second job' with out actually having a second job. I applied for a job reviewing web sites - it pays per review, only $25, but the review doesn't have to be that long so it's easy cash. I have also signed up with Live Person as an "expert" and will have the opportunity to help people with a variety of problems. Anywhere from setting up an email account to editing college research papers. It pays by the minute and by the email. If you need any help, check it out! This is the key to awesomeness!

This idea that was sprung and referred me to liveperson was by a friend of mine who is a cammie, and she makes good money working her own hours. I'm not exactly tiger enough to do that, so this is my version of it. Today my profile got approved and I'm very nervous/excited. Woohoo!

Wish me luck!

I am bahck!

Yes, yes, yes I know. I have been out of the game for a long time. A lot has been happening. My parents have decided that I need to have a two year degree instead of a four year and they no longer support a four year endeavor. They tell me this two days before school starts. I am leaving for Stockholm, Sweden in January (the 5th actually) and will be there for three months, coming back in March. I'm, so, excited! I just can't stand it! I've been trying to learn Swedish, but it's slow going - I'm almost to embarrassed to talk to David and have him help me because I am completely not confident about it.

At any rate, I wanted to check in and let you know that I will be back soon!

Lost and beat

I've noticed lately how lost and beat I seem to be. My apartment is in shambles. I try to avoid it rather than fix it. I work the entire freaking weekend, all weekend - I'm so beat. I am horrible with managing money. I'm sick this week, and praying that I will be better by the weekend so I can work, I have only been there two weeks, I don't want to call off - how horrible would that be?

I started strong with my weight loss and I've semi been doing ok. I haven't been to the gym as much as I wanted to be though. I blame it on being sick, even though I know I could be there, it would just be too much work. I guess I should be doing exercise at home. Bleh. I'm still ordering salads and lettuce on my burgers etc. I try to pick things that are good. Well, I lied. I want to try. Tomorrow is class at 2. Bleh. Blah. Blech. I don't want to go. I don't feel good and I don't think we will be in the lab, thus I can't play boring games the whole time.

I'm selling all my scrubs from my Vet job and program. I hope I make some decent money. It won't be anymore than like 20 bucks if that, but, it will help counter act the 70 I spent tonight on Woody. My dad is going to kill me. It's not bad though that when I get money I want to spoil my Mr. Woody woobles is it? No. Well, yes since I have bills to pay, but I am demonstrating my lovely and spoilish nature!


*sigh* I'm tired. And sick. And going to bed.

Ramble, Ramble, Ramble!

So, lately things have been crazy and I've been rather depressed. Did you know that 30% of women are depressed? That's insane! Only about 15% of men are depressed - it's not fair. I would just like to take this time to ramble a little bit about a variety of things.

I've not been keeping up with my prayers as much as I should, but I am on track now that I've realized I was letting them slip. I'm glad God made me realize that. I also missed Church last week - which I miss dearly, I am going to go to the early service this week - maybe I can get Melissa to go and we can still do Church and lunch.

I broke up with my boyfriend yesterday. It was hard. It sucked. It's not because I didn't care - it's because I knew that it wasn't going to be long term. So many of our long term life goals were different that there was no way either of us would be happy with one another. They were at such opposite ends of the spectrum that to meet in the middle would be compromising both our lives severely and thus not worth it. I'm now in search of a new date. My friend wants me to go to a speed dating event with her. We shall see....

I've discovered that Woody likes eggrolls! Now, whether he is shredding them or eating them is debatable, but either way he enjoys them - his pinning little eyes tell me so! Oh, and they give him bad, liquid poop. Oh well. It happens to me too.

Something amazing happened to me today - I saw muscle in my arm. Yes, that's right, a bicep! Way to go Curves! I'm so glad I joined. I wish I went more often, but I am already seeing improvement. I still eat the same and I'm not sure if I've lost any weight, but, I feel better about myself and my metabolism is boosted.

My father and mother might come up Friday morning and spend some time with me. I hope they do - I haven't seen them in a while. I'd also like my mother to come to the gym with me and both my parents be able to meet Melissa. I am praying that it works out.

Well, I have napping to do before my midnight screening of "Friday the 13th". Wish me sweet dreams.

Faith and Weight

I feel like with my new found zeal for faith that I too have the power to become more healthy. Last Wednesday I joined Curves gym, right down the road from me. I've attended 3 times and I have no craving for unhealthy things - all I crave now is smaller portion sizes, salads and diet sodas. It's weird.

I just watched "Supersize me". Oh my goodness. This movie has reminded me for my motivation to lose weight and be healthy. I am no longer doubting if I should do this - I'm sure hands down that this is the right thing for me. 60% of Americans are obese, even though it seems like most are thin and beautiful the facts say this is not so. Obese Americans are the rule. I know now that I would like to be an exception.

And I know that with God and his power of taking away my cravings I can do it, I can be the exception.

Lord give me patience... NOW!

I've never been a patient person. Ever. Several times that has been my downfall. I hate dieting and 'getting healthy' because I want to see the results of giving up that cheesecake and working out NOW. When I quilt, I want it to be done NOW so I machine quilt even though hand-quilting is much more valuable and has a unique look to it. When I go for a college degree I want it done NOW and I end up losing my motivation quickly. When I go to work I want money NOW - which is why I got a serving job >.o

Today's world is so fast pace everyone wants results now. Sometimes we can say the same thing regarding our relationship to God. We ask for this or that but if we don't see it within a few days we get angry and think that he isn't listening but the case is that we just forget about things that he has done for us. Because we didn't get that new car or raise we forget about the time last week that we almost got hit by a car but we slid out of the way because the road was icy.

He doesn't forget we just need to be more aware.