Oh What A Night

     Let's go back to Friday, Lammas night celebration. It was fun, a frenzy of silks, drumming, and candle workings. The lady hosting had a gorgeous alter cloth, it was deep red, and she added some golds and yellows to it. Made for a cloth fire right there on the table. Her statues were nice too, and I found where she got them, had to ask. Well it only lasted about 2 hours but in that two hours, we thanked the God Lugh, gave thanks for the start of the harvest, for the season coming up. Soon it will be the autumnal equinox, as a matter of fact, if you really pay attention, you can feel it. The change in the air. I brought my bodhran (Irish drum), played it clumsily as I always do, but it's fun and after wine, it can sound in sync with the others. LMAO I enjoy celebrating in a group, this was an invite from my old neighbor, I really appreciated it. Was nice to chant, and go through the rites with others. I am usually a solitary practitioner, so it was a change. Different from my own workings but the core was the same. I hope to do it again sometime.
     So Saturday came, woke up early and did my usual shopping. Did a bit of farmers market shopping, enjoyed it. Got to see a turkey egg for the first time, and the turkey that laid it. Lol walked around, bought a few items. Love summer for this reason. The zucchini ( or courgettes as some call them) are plentiful. I really enjoy squash in most forms. Made an awesome diced tomato relish, with roasted garlic. Yum, love garlic. Hehe. Washed my car, and man did it need it. Oh speaking of my car.  I am finding my current way of driving as of late is with my left leg bent at the knee, like I'm in a chair. Lol knee bent. That's a new one for me. Love my Tink.
     Not much else, except Sunday, cooked some awesome roasts, yes 2 of them, and chicken tenders also. Have meals for the next two weeks. Hahaha. Love doing that. Getting inventive with my cooking and my bland palette has been adding more and more heat to my meals. Before long I may have to try a spicy curry. In due time of course. 😀
     So here we are Monday night. Ugh getting up this morning was hard, but I got in. I need a vaca but saving for November. At least we are now closed on the 29th of August. I can't believe in a short time it will be Labor Day. School starting again. Seems faster every year.   Spoke to a lovely woman today, and we got on the topic of tea and scones. I know......of all things right? I've been feeling like I need to bake soon, I like making scones. They are easy and yummy. I was on Pinterest today and downloaded some amazing scone recipes. Can't wait to make so e to bring in to work. I bake well. I don't skimp. Real farm fresh butter, organic milk, only the best, especially when I cook or bake for others. I must tell you peeps, I am enjoying life lately. I'm fairly well sorted, and happy. I can finally see a clear picture in my head of the goal. I will get there and who knows, might be even better than I imagined. 😎.  So I'm signing off and until next time. Ciao For Now.
   

WOW!! It's Lammas.

     Walked into a fookin hurricane at work. So crazy busy, I'm actually writing this in the toilet as it's my only break all morning. No I'm not using it! Eww LMAO there is a small sofa in here. Just vegging for a few moments to clear my head   It's the weekend so time to regroup at least.  Hope everyone has a wonderful few days off.
     It Lammas for us pagans and I am going to a festival gathering of sorts tonight so will tell you about it next we meet. Brightest start of autumn blessings. Ciao Fir Now

Oh What Fun It Is

     So I know it's been a  few days peeps, and not a whole lot going on.  Yesterday at work my mail system failed me and I couldn't send or open my mail, very frustrating, especially when you are emailing fomrs to people on a regular basis. Well in regards to this, I spent the entire morning with my thumb up my butt waiting for my computer ti be fixed.  I don't like not doing anything, the time goes by so slow.  Luckily we were slow so it wasn't too bad.
     Picked hubs up at the car dealership last night and I almost forgot to do that, and went home instead. Good think he reminded me before I left. Oh I would have been in TROUBLE!! LOL
     I did read something interesting today, that they had found an old ship buried under the rubble of the World Trade Center in NYC. They dated it back to the revolutionary times. Who knows what may be buried there, maybe the movie National Treasure was more spot on than we were made to believe. Cue freaky music...hahahahaha
    Oh just keep going back and forth as I get calls but you don't even know. I'm going to say ciao now as I have been boring. I see my trainer tonight, that Amazon!! :-D   Until next we meet.  Ciao For Now

It Loves Me Too Much

     I'm talking about my fat. I try and try to get it to leave, but it stays with me. Lol I mean, we have been together for so many years. Keeping me warm in the winter, cushions my fall, and oh yes, helps a great deal on hard wooden benches. So really I can't blame it for wanting to hang around me, hell, I'm adorable! Lol it's time though, so Ms. Fat, please go away. I'm not saying I want you all to go, just some of you. I've waved bye-bye to some of you, and now some more of you must scoot. Oh and on your journey out of me, please, a few of you feel free to climb upwards to my boobs. LMAO
     Lazy Sunday, did all the food prep already, chicken has been marinating since last night. I bought 4lbs for tonight and to freeze dinners for a few weeks. I also made burgers, and turkey sausage. I find it's easier to cook & freeze every other weekend or so. This way we eat real food, instead of drive thru crap.
     Headed to NY in about 3 weeks, I was chatting with my friend and we are discussing going to Hershey PA and go to the spa for a long weekend. I am looking forward to it. I mean it won't be until the Spring, but will be fun.
     Okay peeps that's it for a Sunday morn, ciao for now, be back later.

Wired Weird Wired

     I am driving to work this morning and while I was turning into the parking lot, I heard this whoosh sound. It kind of reminded me like a leaf blower and all of a sudden my car had this light smoke in it. It didn't smell electrical or burning smell. Kind of powdery looking as well. The dashboard light did not come on, no check engine light, or tire issues. So I quickly pull into a spot and got out really fast, you know, in case the car was going to explode or something! I  walked around the car to see if I see anything. Nothing!! Tires all fine, nothing under my car. I have no friggin clue what it may have been. I have nothing in my trunk except jumper cables, and cloths. Backseat is empty. I'm hoping the car is fine when I leave today. I may go out at lunchtime to check also. Wow, when I said I wanted something more exciting today to blog about, THIS is not what I was hoping for. Strange thing is, I had just been thinking that I have 4100 miles on her and soon I will be bringing her in for her first oil change. LMAO  It's my trips to NY that add them on so fast, last trip I drove almost 900 miles round trip. I am going back in about 3 weeks, so Tink (that's my car's name lol) needs to be in top shape. 
     So I'm here at work, using Google chrome, since I have trouble with explorer and this site. We are steady busy, but damn I get up and yep it's ADVIL time. LMAO
    Well I will let you all know what happens tonight. It's almost 1PM and that means lunch. I go my cool Big Bang Theory metal lunchbox. Retro style but uber cool  :-D  Got a lot of likes on Facebook, more than I thought I'd get :-D 
So ciao for now. Until later 
OKAY I AM BACK:
    It seems that the little fire extinguisher I keep in the car, popped and well, that powdery mist, yep, all over the back of the hatch. IM AN ASSHOLE!! I have kept it in my Mustang for 8 years, and nothing. But yes, I know pressure under heat = BOOM. I'm lucky it stayed in the plastic container in the hatch. Although there is a big hole in the container now. Yes I'm embarrassed.  At least I now know my car is okay. Well peeps, just wanted to give you guys the latest on the car. So until tomorrow - ciao for now 

I got nothing lol

     I am just chillin with hubs, not doing much. Got home about a hour ago. Not going into it, well a bit, but I said I wouldn't mention it. So I fibbed a bit, lol. But hey it's the only thing interesting today, work was busy but the same as always. So here goes.
     She's a friggin' amazon! I barely got on the treadmill, but she had me doing these exercises that worked my legs and I used the big work out ball to do ab exercises. I felt those suckers I tell ya. Left feeling tired but accomplished. I have a saying on my desk at work that says, Life Begins Outside Your Comfort Zone. I think I took a few steps tonight in that direction. I can say the word of the day tomorrow will be ADVIL!! lmao
     So tomorrow I promise no more talk of weight or trainers. Hopefully something interesting happens tomorrow . BWAHAHA.  So until then ciao for now.

Really Now?

      I am not a high executive, I was a supervisor, but now I am one of the masses. I have been many things but personally I feel the higher level you are the more you should have ingested into the workings of your company and how things work. Today at work a very high VP called in to do do a benefits change. He spoke to a co-worker and ended up hanging up as he did not want to do what was needed of him. Then he called back and got me, this time he had his admin with him, she was going to help him by doing this. She was very nice, he went to take a call, her and I chatted and found that her computer was running the wrong version go the operating system needed. I offered to send manual forms and she agreed. He gets back on the phone and says no, no. No manual forms. Then tells his admin to get my boss's boss on the phone to help. Says goodbye then disconnects. Sorry but even you, Mr. VP must follow the rules of the company. You will not get around this and will find this out. Sorry but all you up high folks, made these rules we all follow.
      As a CSR this is not new to me. I hear complaints, and rumblings on a daily basis. We just got a new vacation policy, we found out 2 days before a general email was sent out. 2 days to wrap our heads around it. Were we happy? no, but it is what it is. So of course the calls come in. Yelling and cursing about this. Hey! We didn't make this change, we are employed by the same company. We may feel exactly as you do, but we have to keep a steady tone, and not be rude. It's the job, I've done it long enough to not really let it bother me on most days. But when higher ups complain, I want to ask them, why are you yelling at me? You guys make the rules. We get some of the lowest pay in the company, yet we have to know policy, and be able to help you with every issue, from benefits to education reimbursements. Taxes to time recordings. ALL of it. Not just one area, as most people who call only need to concern themselves with.  It's a lot to remember, and heaven forbid, they ask something we don't support.(which is a few things only) You would think we killed a puppy from the reactions. I will admit, there are customer service reps that don't care, I've encountered them myself. I've also called a few out for it. But I always try to remember it's not their fault, they were just next in queue to get my call. So if you do speak to a decent customer service rep, please let them know, we really appreciate knowing we helped you. Well I do at least. That's what the job is, I like knowing I helped someone figure out a problem. I admit, I surprise myself sometimes at being able to make sense of something I'm not always familiar with. The awesome employees on the phone make up for the rude nasty ones, thankfully so. So you on the phones help us too. Lol
      Well my rant is over and know I must give huge hugs and kudos to my hubby. I know I wasn't mentioning my weight (as posted in last blog) but the trainer I'm going to is starting me on a 2 day cleanse. Basically no food for two days, a supplement drink 2x a day. I can do it, starting Saturday, so if I get a headache I can nap, lol, but hubby asked if I would bring home the little blender I bought. Asking why, he replied, that he was going to have green smoothies only for the weekend. Since I wasn't going to be eating, he didn't want to eat in front of me. He wants to be supportive. I got weepy, how sweet is that?
      Time to close my eyes and try to sleep. It's after midnight. So I will say ciao for now 😊

I'm Human And I'm A Little Scared

Of what you ask. Of the fact that next week I start a new regime. I am starting with a trainer. 3x a week. OMG me, round chick, who has gone through ranges of clothes that at my highest was almost a fucking 30! I am now teetering between a 24/26. I also have a dress I enjoy in a 22. Good dress so made better. I am going to be so hurting, I know this. But I tired of small steps, I need her to ride my ass. Work with me. I need to remind myself, I am worth knowing, I am an awesome person, who can over push. Hope I'm forgiven for that and the years of caring get remembered, the way I really am. I'm a frantic fun funky lady. I am also not speaking of this again. I'm just going day by day, going my way. You know what I look like, you will see my results or lack of. But no more mention of this. Haven't even mentioned it on the beloved book of Face. My deal, MINE! Once a month I will let you know what's up. So end of August, you'll get an update.
      Now I will be back tomorrow, just so fracking busy at work today. I'm heading to bed early.  Tea first. Ciao for now.

Not tonight dear, I have a headache

Getting ready for a fab weekend. Buying some clothes, seeing some friends, seeing Da! The winds of change are starting to blow. Things will be happening.
 
Right now, I am a bit scared of the future, work wise. Feeling a bit sleepy, a bit happy, and a bit cross.  Am looking at luggage for my trip. What to get? What brand, what type? Ack!!

Not in a blogging mood, chill mood. Gonna bounce, ciao for now. Xx

Not Really A Blog

More of a statement.  I realized this morning that I never actually said thank you to my co worker yesterday: (prior to this we had spoken a few weeks back that she was going to be laid off)  it went like this -
Co- worker - "girl, you are looking finer every day. You really can see your efforts, you're whittling away
Me: " awe , I'm working on it, ( we get interrupted as someone gets on elevator )
We get to our floor
Co-worker - "Bye, enjoy the day
Me: "You too, have a good one
Hands wave, we go separate ways.   Day crazy busy. Today I look for her to say thank you because her comment the day before was so nice to hear. She doesn't see me every day, so she actually could see a difference. So I went to the other side of the office and went to her cubicle and it was empty. Asked another worker, where was she. Seems yesterday was her last day. I knew she would be laid off just thought it was the end of the month.  I feel really bad. Why the fuck didn't I say thank you right away?! I need to look her up on Facebook at least to message my thanks and let her know that her words meant something to me.
      I know it seems that every day people speak just to hear their own voices, as a customer service rep I can fully attest to this, but this lady gave me a good feeling! She didn't have to mention a damn thing, but she did. I know it sounds like I'm making a huge thing out of something she is not losing sleep over but still we all know I'm so even keel I never obsess. Lmfao at that statement. And you know I will find a way to say it to her. I guess I'm just saying, if someone says something nice or something that lifts your spirits, let them know you appreciate it. It's wonderful to get a gift like that when you don't expect it.  Oh yes,  my inner philosopher comes out after 11pm. Just was on my mind so I thought I'd share.  Okay, sleepy time. Ciao for now.

In Dire Need Of A Facial

     Ugh my skin is feeling so dry and looking icky. You know those little bumps under the skin. They call it congested skin. I call it time to give yourself a facial with a nice steam face wash. The kind some people do when you have a head cold. Run the water really hot then drape a towel over your head and let the steam open your pores. I then like to use that lovely scrub, the one with brown sugar and honey, crushed almonds. You almost want to eat the damn stuff but rub it on, get that skin glowing. Finish with an astringent toner, cool water and a good moisturizer. Clarins or Origins are my two. I have Origins here, the other at my dad's. Love spa days, need a pedi, got my nails done but had no time for the pedi. Soon. Such a diva I am! Lmao
      This diva is back to blonde peeps. I like it better, the red shows my roots too soon. News flash, I'm not a natural redhead or blonde!! SHOCKER I know. 😳 I feel better as a blonde, more saucy. Hehehe
       Well work wasn't too bad, I'm sure as more people actually read their emails we will get more calls. Vacation changes and mandatory shut downs. Some not bothered at all some are furious. I'm kinda apathetic about it. They aren't going to change it so why bitch about it, but man some folks just like doing it. And they excel too. They yell at us like we made the changes. No person on the phone, I work here too and am just as affected as you are. But go ahead, tell me how this will ruin all your plans because you are being forced to take a vacation!! Boohoo. 😁
      Just wanted to stop in to say hi , let you know what the work secret was and let you know that I lost another pound. Whoot whoot and probably gained it back tonight. Ate late and they gave me fried chicken instead of grilled on my salad tonight and I ate it! Oh god it was good, but truth? My tummy isn't happy with me. Now my own body bitches at me? Bloody hell!! 😉
So peeps, ciao for now

Hello Monday, knew you'd arrive on time!

     So here I sit, tea on the table next to me. Using stevia now to sweeten my beverages. Cut out all artificial sweeteners. Everyone told me how bad they are but even though I know it, I had to stop on my own. Stevia is a plant and I use Stevia in the Raw, just stevia. It's sweet, and I'm getting used to the taste. Don't care for it in coffee but since I drink tea mostly it's fine. Man I was a cooking machine tonight. Bought minced turkey breast meat and made my own sausage patties, used vadalia sweet onions and spices and even chopped up an apple. Made a bunch of 4-5 ounce patties and they were yummy. That was tonight's dinner. Went to the farmers market and bought some bi color corn that I took off the cob after cooking. ( In the microwave! So easy and perfect, who knew??) bought some super nice cherries also.  I also made egg muffins using eggs, diced onions, tomatoes and spinach. With basil, garlic powder and cayenne for kick. Really good and you know I have to laugh. After years of watching Food TV, I can actually chop pretty well and I took the spinach and rolled it and did that chiffonade. I was a chopping fool UNTIL......I almost chopped into my finger. My nail stopped it but I did get a teeny nick in my thumbnail. And after a mani today. Lmao fear not I filed it smooth and continued on. I'm a trouper what can I tell you? BWAHAHAHA
     Enthralling aren't I? Yes I am. I'm a silly girl, and today I decided I needed panties. Didn't get any. I went and they had some very boring granny panties. I need to go to Cacique and get my cool panties. Designs and fun patterns. I got new bras from there. A cool lime green with hot pink lace, a hot pink one with black lace and a leopard one with black lace. That's right babies, you heard me.  Grrrr baby grrr. I just need some leopard panties to go with it. Will wear black for now. Why can't big gals have fun undies too? No reason I tell you, none!!
     My friend's son had his prom. Oh man I loved my prom. It was the end of the 1970's, very end, but we looked fine. Me in my powder blue gown and him in his matching powder blue tux, with dark blue velvet edging on the lapels. Sharp looking lad and lass we were. We danced the night away at the Hawaii Kai, The Copacabana, and finally the playboy club. I have regaled you with these tales I'm sure. I had such fun though. Tonight hubs danced me around the living room after dinner. I love when he gets silly. I wish he would get a job though, not for me but for him. His scratching is the same but it's so hard for him to get moving due to it. I was hoping he would come to NY this coming weekend with me but no, as par for the course I go alone. It's fine though, seeing friends as always. No goodies his time but going to a place I actually saw on Diners Drive. Ins and Dives. called TheSparrow  Inn. It's in Astoria Queens , looks so funky. Must go and see what it's all about.
      Well peeps it's almost quarter to midnight and this sleepy bunny is heading to bed. So have a great Monday, and as always ciao for now.

Small Miracles

     Not taking huge leaps but trying a little every day. The little things that may not seem big but do add up. Parking now in last rows at work, and walking around the office on breaks instead of going on Facebook. Just now, beautiful sunny day. Stopped at Starbucks and got a passion iced tea. No sugar no Splenda as it tastes lovely on its own. Very refreshing. I also did not drive through although the pic I posted on FB seems it. Lol. But I was thinking "now what little bit of something sweet cani get?"  REALLY MARY? So after wrestling with my powerful sweet tooth I opted with a banana.  Haven't eaten much today but realised stupid to get sweets or pastry.  Figured the banana although not the healthiest fruit was a decent option. Big yay for me people. I know - big deal is what you're thinking, but those who know me, know it is. This is hard. This is not like 30 or even 40lbs. ITS HARD! I'm human. I need to give myself a kudos sometimes as well as my ass kicks I need. 😎. Well hello from me to you, on a glorious Saturday . Ciao for now

Hell Yeah I'm Proud Of Myself

     Explain that statement you ask? Okay, today was shit!! Week actually has not been the best, first no bonuses or raises this year. Okay, suck it up, I have a job in a bad economy. Well today we are informed of some news that I can't really discuss as it's confidential for the moment but it effects us. NOT happy but again I repeat to myself - I have a job in a bad economy. I repeat this over and over. I like who I work with,  but damn, left field shot one out. Sorry to be vague but I have to be right now. Will tell ya next week when it's public knowledge. So the reason I'm proud of myself is simple. I didn't leave the office tonight and get a extra large pizza and bring it home for dinner. Oh I so wanted to. But nope, I had a naked burrito. It was comfort food enough to satisfy my need but without the actual burrito wrap the calories went way down.  I'm proud because I broke a routine of reacting first, and thinking later. This is huge for me. Last year I would have been on the third slice feeling a bit full and them guilty for eating those slices. Pizza is not bad, but using food as a crutch is bad indeed. I'm no angel but I felt tonight I got a little tarnish off my halo. Oh when I'm going to eat I sure will eat. But being sensible now will allow those times to happen later.  I so want to stress this is for me, I'm not preaching or bragging or telling anyone how or what to eat. I'm doing this for my reasons. Getting fit and healthy are número uno.  My looks, meh, I'm me. At 150 or 250 I'm still me. I'm fine with myself. I have friends of all sizes and shapes and color and creeds. They are all beautiful. When you have been judged your entire life by people you truly learn to love people for who they are inside. My friends don't judge me, but I do look to them for honest opinions. They give them yay!
      So glad I'm off tomorrow. 4th of July holiday. Will watch MACYS fireworks on TV. One of my favorite 4th of July was years ago when I spent it with a bunch of friends out on a boat in NY. We had such a great view of the water. We all met up early in the morning and left late into the night. Great time and listen up. I actually walked from downtown  Manhattan in Greenwich Village to uptown to 77th  and Central Park West. Where we started the day. Yep up and down twice!! You can believe it, I had the blister on my heel to prove it. Lol. I want to be able to do that. It's such a great city. And sharing it and it's streets and atmosphere with friends is just amazing.   So Happy Birthday America 😀🇺🇸

Ciao For Now

Sorry Y'all Been Busy

    Just tired guys, went to the gym again tonight. Trying to go more frequently but I get home late and am a bit sleepy. I'm sorry I haven't been writing boring blogs for you all. Lol  but I will write one tomorrow night. In the meantime life is like this. I'm not getting a bonus this year, only 1% of the company is (and not my tax bracket I'm sure), I did lose 4.5 pounds according to Mondays weigh in. USA got taken out of World Cup but I will still watch it, loving the game.  Short week this week, YAY!  Loving my car that now has 3,129 miles on it already. Fireworks going off right now at 11pm oh goody. Hubs not feeling well, double oh goody! Need a mani/pedi before I go to NY next week. Made a new friend on FB tonight. I have so many friends from England on there now. So fookin cool. Missing my friends here terribly. Just took off my make-up, brushed my teeth and am now sitting here in my slippers writing my blog.  So more to come. Ciao For Now.

Hump day =

Where the fuck did I get a stomach virus?  I'm home and bored and cranky. Had a cup of tea today. That's it and it's already almost 2 in the afternoon. Hubs just went off to the store to get light eats. I'm not very hungry, but a bit of broth sounds do-able. Ugh I hate getting sick. I left work yesterday afternoon. Slept till 11am today after up most of the night. Poor me. Lol nah I'll be fine.
     Although I haven't watched any World Cup today. Haven't missed a day so far. Maybe not all the games but I did catch Suarez take a bite. What the hell? Can his ass NOW! {shakes head-just amazed at people}
     I'm in my room, on my own at the moment. Watching a repeat of the TV show BONES. Cat is on the bed, looking at me to give her more cuddles. I have my tea cup next to me. A Doctor Who tardis teapot with the dregs of loose Earl Grey. Two special items indeed. Not the tea dregs LOL. The tea cup was a Christmas gift. I have a tea for one {another Christmas gift} in the same pattern. Moonlight Roses it's called. It's lovely! But I look at my nightstand, I wonder what it says about me. Along with the teapot and teacup, you'll find usual objects. Body lotion (Molton Brown ginger lily), candle (Yankee Candle Beach Plum), lamp (brass w/off white shade) , small funky box that holds a few earrings and bracelets I use frequently (wooden carved w/soft lining in pink) I used to have a lace doily under the lamp. Maybe it's the show, but I wonder what someone would surmise about me if they saw my nightstand? What would they imagine me to be like? The thought that I could be that easy to figure out kind of annoys me. I like to think I'm a bit complicated. Aren't we supposed to be? I'm pretty simple in most things, but like all of us, my experiences have added layers to me. Now I can say that I know at least one person who can read me like a book. I'm kinda glad about that, yet it gets me as I can't return it as fully. I'm knowing but still confused. Hahaha. My friends do get me though, and that is mutual. Thank the Gods for them. They keep me grounded and they often don't even know it. Buy yeah for them.
     See the reason I love them so is that I am such a true libra. I will say one thing, mean it 100%, but then do something so opposite what I said. It (and I I'll admit) will do your head in.  ooh perhaps I need to eat something, I'm getting all freaky deeky in my thoughts. Lmao.
     I may be back later. I'm not sure. Hubs just got back so I will have some soup.  So I'm saying Ciao For Now.

Busy Day I Tell Ya!

     Today was busy, but good. The sucky thing though I have a sneaking suspicion that we are not getting increases this year. Not thrilled about this. I got a good review, was hoping for a bit more money. Oh well! Who knows I may be wrong, but I don't think so. 😟
     Well today was WW, okay another pound gone. This must stop, I must lose more. We know how, I know and yes, I am going to the gym after work. I have to admit that I am at the age now where diet is not going to do it alone. This is how I lost steady a while back so not that huge an epiphany. Lol I have been trying to get up early and when I wasn't working this worked well but paired with work I think I will do better going after work. More on that on tomorrow night's blog.
We discussed summer road blocks like BBQ's and such. So we picked what we would like from the list of pictures. Then we looked at the same photos with the points on them. What I picked was 20 points, holy cow. So the point was how we need to decide if what we want is points worthy. I started to laugh, it reminded me of an old episode of Seinfield. It was when Elaine was dating a guy and she wasn't sure if he was sponge worthy. The sponge being a type birth control in the 80's. Lol it just reminded me of that, and it made me laugh. Luckily I'm not the only twisted mind in the group. 😆
     Well that's it for today, hope you're all having or will have sweet dreams. Ciao For Now.

Weekend Round Up

    So we meet again on Sunday night, the weekend now behind us. Not quite what I originally expected. I was quite upset on Friday night. Felt invisible in a situation. Not going into detail, some of you know. Thank you for the kind ear listening to me vent. That and a 15oz rum and coke made me feel better. So come the Solstice. It arrived at 6:51am eastern time. Longest Day of the year. I woke up at 6am on my own. My body must have sensed the changes. The energy around us. I did my working, asked for things, gave thanks for other things. Remembered someone who left this earth. (Too many as of late) So by half 8 I was riding high on energy that got me thinking I needed a new affirmation.  Hubs is not a fan of ink but I wanted kanji. The one I got was the Japanese word for "to believe" as in to believe in yourself.  Perfect for this day. I call the place near me, no answer yet. They open at noon. So I get there about half past and ask if anyone can do this for me. Well behold the person I wanted was able to do this as she had a cancelation. Perfect! So I get this done. It looks so dark. I mean it will mellow and fade a bit as all black ink does but next to my other ink it really stands out. Looks a bit odd I will admit.  One of my friends said she liked it but it didn't fit me. I appreciate her honesty and I will admit it looks a bit uneven since the color is so dark and my other one is lighter ( it's almost 2 years old).  Well as all ink should it means something to me. I'm sure lots of folks are surprised as my usual suspect to haven't even commented. Lmao.  I am still looking forward to my next big piece. It's with be a witchy owl, moon thingy. Drawn by a fabulous artist. I am on a 2 year waiting list for her. It's worth it though, she does amazing work. Her Persephone & Hades is stellar! No outlines, looks like a painting.  I can't wait. Won't be cheap I know. But well done ink is not cheap. I'm hoping my friend will draw me another piece. He did one already, and maybe if he has an idea, he can draw this one and she can ink it for me, adding here and there. But NOT changing his artwork. He's very talented and truth is his young daughter is following suit. She draws well and in time, I'm sure will be fab.
      So my day was spent getting ink and grocery shopping at a farmers market, and window shopping for perfume. I'm running low, I need more scent. Lol
      Today was chill except that I watched the World Cup. This game will make me bonkers. I am seriously getting very hooked. I have things I need to look up. Like why do they draw that line on the ground to keep the players behind. Is it really needed? Can't they stay lined up?  Also when do they decide when to have the player kick from the side? I think I was told this but I don't remember. And why does it seem that sometimes the ball goes one place and it's in, but another time it's out?  I'm sure I will find my answers 😀
      Tonight was also the start of True Blood, in it's final season, I can say it's getting odder and odder. Lmao
So that's my boring weekend. Oh another co-worker next to me said that when I talk on my cell at work can I leave my desk, as she has a hard time hearing the people on the phone. I almost laughed. She is so loud and anyone I talk to always comments on this. But okay, I can do this. Oy vey. Hehehe
      So peeps I'll end there and as always Ciao For Now.

Up Up And Away

     So, I weighed in yesterday. Not a pound was lost that week. What was list was inches. I have read that will happen sometimes. I am glad but it made me angry, I wanted to lose weight.  I told a friend today, his reply was keep going. Lol great advice indeed, straight forward, not sugar coated. Is it any wonder I love my friends? I am trying the smoothies route. I had a green smoothie today for lunch and I felt quite full until dinner. So methinks breakfast and lunch tomorrow. Along with string cheese, salad, and fruits. Then dinner is the Italian meatballs I made this weekend (no breadcrumbs) and more veg.   Let's see, because I need a certain number of calories so who knows, I may have not lost weight since I came under both points (on weight watchers) and calories (on my fitness pal). Lol
    So as I sit here in my bedroom, I am thumbing through a woman's catalog. They claim they now offer "Goddess sizes" I was amused, that that is their term for plus sized clothing.  Why yes I am a Goddess. It nice that they acknowledge this. Lol   They have very "witchy" clothes, meaning a bit old fashioned, flows with lace. But also some awesome dresses. I'm tempted, but they are not cheap. So on a sale I may indulge, just to see the quality. Hehe
    Short and sweet blog tonight. Just like me. Lmao
     Well I am just rambling so I'm saying good night. Until next time peeps, ciao for now

Tomorrow Is The Day

     I am starting a regime of green smoothies at least once a day. I have done research and found my mix. It's basically kale mixed with banana, strawberry, mixed with flax, soy, and maca powders. Touch of stevia for sweetness. I will also mix mango and strawberry, blueberries and banana. Not using almond milk, I'm just using water. They say it's the best for weight loss. "They" say a lot don't they. Lol We shall see. Wish me luck. I'm dead serious about eating better. I am in a good place. I must admit I'm enjoying going to the meetings with my friend from work. The leader is very good too, that makes a difference. What also makes a difference is that hubs is doing this along with me. It's been a long road so far and I've done it, but now I'm on the next level. I am not kidding myself, it's going to get harder. I already see gravity making me cringe. Boobs are not what they used to be. I keep getting told not to worry about silly things but see to me they're not silly. I had much bigger boobs. Of course I was lots fatter, that's right I said the F word. FAT FAT FAT!!! I can fix this in time but I'm self concious. I'm not saying I'm not sexy, but I want to be satisfied with me. I know I will have fun in England. It will be here soon and I will be able to walk it with the best of them. 

     Speaking of England, well Europe in general. I am so into European football. Soccer to us in the states. I'm watching the World Cup every day. Getting a good grasp on it too. I really hope I get to see my friend's son play when I go overseas. I am all set. I have my ticket, my passport, my case. I do want to get an over the shoulder little bag to hold my credentials plus bit of make up, money and my passport. Yes I'm such a brat. Lmao.

     Today was Father's Day, and I spoke to my Da. Was good to chat with him. I would really love to live in NY again. Not going to happen though. Hubs not a fan of NY. I wanted to go see the play Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Neal Patrick Harris. He leaves in August.  Well I went online and not one ticket available for weekends. It's the only time I can go. I was gutted. So I went to several brokers pages, holy shit. $130.00 for last row balcony. I'm still tempted lol. I am dying to see a play. Lasts ones I saw were La Cage Aux Folles and Godspell, I enjoyed them so much. Nothing like a live production. Want to see more 😎

     Well peeps, it's time to get ready for bed. I want to give myself a facial. Relax with. Warm cup of tea and my book.  So until next time, ciao for now.