~~Andreas Blog~~

The Small things that matter...............

2007-07-11T09:56:00.000-07:00

Woke up this morning, barely. Sooooo tired. Never staying out until 1100 on a work night again. No, not partying-babysitting. Pam called me around 8, asking if I could go to her house and help the babysitter. The girl was in a panic, b/c Tyler wouldn't stop crying. I love Tyler, but when that kid losses his mind.......watch out!!! When I got there, she had the kids outside, and they were all fine.....sort of. I felt bad for the girl. She was only 13, and had no idea what she was doing. She paled at the thought of changing a diaper.

At any rate, I stayed until Pam, Rob, Kim and Keith got home. Lucky bastards; not having to work the next day. Poor me. Up at quarter after 5. Well, I actually slept in-a whopping 15 minuets. Did it make a difference? Hell no. I am a complete Zombie today. Wonderful. I wont even be in bed all that early tonight, either. Baseball tonight. Thankfully, it is not a late game. 6:15pm. Home by 8......let Paris out, and straight to bed!

I woke up James this morning. as I do every morning. Usually a nice back rub, or I lay on top if him, until her throws me off. In my more strange moods, I put the cat on him, and lately, I put Paris on his back and let her go to town on licking his face. Ain't I great?

So, I woke him up and asked him if he could get up a bit early to let Paris out a little longer then he usually does (seeing as how we lost 15 min already). No worries. I went and finished getting ready, and then snuggled down on the bed in my hubbies arms. He is truly wonderful. I was being held close, and in total relaxation mode. ( I could have stayed there all day) Just as I was about to get up and get out the door, James speaks....."You are so beautiful". Just that, just out of the blue. It didn't wake me up at all, but damn, did it ever make me feel good.

After 2 years of marriage, he still makes me tingle inside, and feel amazing. I often wonder how people can spend their lives with the wrong person, and always seem envious of us who are with the "right" person. Thankfully, I found my "Mr. Right", and just at the right time.

Love you, babe.........

Rant, Anniversary, Facebook and more crap....

2007-06-27T10:41:00.001-07:00

I am really starting to miss my blogging! Note to self-blog more. It actually makes me feel better. Plus, I have documented proof of my craziness.

Yes, I have said it a million times, and I will one day do it. I need to compose my letter to People magazine, and submit the pictures with it. Hopefully, they will accept me, and my next picture posting of myself will be the cover of the magazine!

The question going around right now (and yes, I am guilty of saying it) how are you NOT on Facebook? lol. I happen to love facebook. Crackbook. Yes, more appropriate. The guy who designed Crackbook is a now a multimillionaire who started it for an Ivy League school. The bastard is making money off my addiction. Well, I can't really call it an addiction. I can live a few days without going on. I check it like I check my email. When I feel like it. It is amazing the people that you find, and that find you. James has had quite a few old friends find him, as have I. I'm not on Nexopia or my space...I think making up a name is a little silly. Besides, how do you find anyone? Crackbook is alot easier for that.

How crazy can I really be? I was talking to one of my co-workers, Amy, about craziness. Amy just got back from her maternity leave and suffers from Baby Brain. To be 100% honest, I don't remember how we got on the subject of craziness. Maybe she witnessed one of my outbursts and rage towards the phone

I just suffer from I-hate-stupid-people crazy.

It gets bad on Tuesday and worse on Wednesday....
Monday: not bad-just had time off
Tuesday: grrr stoopid people
Wednesday: I WANT TO REACH THRU THEN PHONE AND KILL SOMEONE!
Thursday: defeat. realizing i can no longer deal with stoopid people. Is it Friday yet?
Friday: Ahhhh. my fav day! Knowing i wont have to deal with stoopid people for 2 days relaxes me and makes me happy.......
See? The time line makes perfect sense! Wooo!
But in really--I never thought I would say this in my life: I HATE the phone. Parents with teenage daughters: if you kid is on the phone too much, get her a job as a receptionist. Problem solved. Over indulge, and the bad habit goes away. I understand why people who serve coffee all day want to scream when they see it at home. And why male gyno's tend to be single-or have a sexless marriage. lol

Happy annimaversarie to Sandy and Len!!!!!!! Ya old farts!

I love you both so much, and I hope you had a wonderful day.......

Am I done ranting? Never.....but for now........AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

And the phone rang 29 times while I was typing. That's right, I kept track. Now who's crazy??

Before and After!

2007-06-18T15:48:00.001-07:00

I did it! I made lifetime! Before and after pics are located at the bototm of the blog.
Total pounds down: 104.4
Started Weight Watchers: April 15, 2007
Reached Goal: May 5, 2007
Reached Lifetime: June 16, 2007

I only have to weigh in once a month now. I am sleeping in this Saturday!!!! When I started WW, I was still working at Petersen Pontiac, so I worked every other Saturday. For 1 year and 2 months, I have not slept in on a Saturday. If I wake up @ 6:30am this Saturday.....so help me God....

~Cheers~
AH

Puppy Tails!!!

2007-06-12T10:16:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of Paris and her "cousin" Sheeva. Thanks to Nik for the pics (and for the play date!)

Cutie! Nik put her in a drawer!

Paris ready to play!

Sheeva and Paris posing for the Camera!

Indroducing Paris!

2007-06-11T10:27:00.000-07:00

What do you get when you cross an American Eskimo with a Chihuahua? An Ameskihauhau! The sweetest little bundle of fluffy cuteness you could ever imagine!

Our newest Family member is Paris!! As much as I despise Paris Hilton, i have to admit that the name suits her all to well. I went out and bought her a pink collar with "rhinestones" on it. She is quite bright, and yet, very dumb! Viper has had to put her in her place quite a few times! Oh, well! best way for her to learn who is the boss, and what is right and wrong.

I will post more pics later this week...

~Cheers!

Ringing Those Horseshoes

2007-06-07T15:41:00.000-07:00

My husband has a horseshoe up his ass. He was hit my a fully loaded cement truck on his way home from work, on June 6th. All he got was a small cut on his arm. WHEW!!! The doctor fixed him up with a boo-boo sticker. My heart actually stopped beating when I got there. He called me at work told me what happened, and that he was okay. But, when I got there, and saw the Jeep before him....well, I thought my love had fibbed.....he didn't, and I was just happy to see that he really was ok. I love you, babe! Don't you EVER scare me like that again!!!!!!!

In this pic, you see the cement truck, and the half ton he was sandwiched in between.....

Our lil red Jeep is in the middle....

A better pic of the Sandwich

The Jeep after they pulled the cement truck out of the passenger seat!

To see all the pics, and what James had to say about the accident visit:
http://members.shaw.ca/wowwulfen/Jeep.html

Cheers!
~AH

Best Poem Ever!

2007-06-07T10:44:00.000-07:00

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...

enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

something perfect to wear if the employer,

or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a youth she's content to leave behind....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a past juicy enough that she's looking forward toretelling it in her old age....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....

a set of screwdrivers,

a cordless drill,

and a black lace bra...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

one friend who always makes her laugh...

and one who lets her cry...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

eight matching plates,

wine glasses with stems,

and a recipe for a meal,

that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a feeling of control over her destiny...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to quit a job,

break up with a lover,

and confront a friend;

without ruining the friendship...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

when to try harder...

and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that her childhood may not have been perfect...

but its over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to live alone...

even if she doesn't like it...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

whom she can trust,whom she can't,and why she shouldn't take it personally...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

where to go...

be it to her best friend's kitchen table...

or a charming inn in the woods...

when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

what she can and can't accomplish in a day...

a month...

and a year...

You are never to young to start lying about your age....

2007-06-05T14:36:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday to me! Happy 26th birthday to me! That's right. Another year of being 26. How will I ever survive? I hope that being almost an hour late for work is not going to be a premonition about the year to come. This past year has been pretty great. I just hate the thought of getting older! My neighbour actually thought James had a new wife! They really didn't see me all winter (sitting on the deck when it is -25 is NOT my idea of a good time), so I guess losing 104 pounds makes one look different! And younger! I bought a scratchy the other day and got ID'd! SWEET! They lady was really embarrassed. I thanked her. And told her I loved her. Was that overdoing it? I don't understand something...maybe I am crazy. When I was younger, i couldn't wait to look older, and BE older. Now I AM older....I want to be younger! I know the old saying...you are only as old as you feel. Well, at the age i feel, it makes James a pedophile.........lol
Yes, I use Oil of Olay. I use the night gel around my eyes. I was noticing that I am getting wrinkles. Made the mistake of telling James that. Now he teases me about it.
I pulled a grey hair yesterday. That was bad. Even worse, it wasn't my first. I found my first one January 2003. Is it sad that I remember that? Not really. I was helping Jill plan her wedding, and it was just before James and I got together. A weekend I will not forget.
I know that aging is part of life, and there is nothing I can do about it. I also know that Since losing the weight I look years younger. But it still hurts to add another candle on my cake. I look at what I have....a wonderful marriage, we own a nice little house, have a demon cat.....we are quite the family. But.....I feel my biological clock ticking...tick tock, tick tock. Yes, you heard it, I really want a baby. I lost the weight to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. It just feels like the right time, doesn't it?
Should I call it women's intuition? Should I call it psychosis? Should I call it shut-up-and-quit-your-complaining-or-do-something-about-it?
I think I will............heeeeeeeere Jamesy-Jamesy-Jamesy-Jamsey!
~Cheers
AH

If I were a cartoon character, I would be.......

2007-06-04T15:34:00.000-07:00

YUP!!! My carachter is Donkey! Hmmm, I wonder why? Maybe because just like Donkey, I don't shut up? I remember when I went and saw the first Shrek movie, my younger sister told me that Donkey reminds her of me. Esp the part when Shrek covers Donkey's mouth, and he keeps on talking.

Donkey, I think we are both misunderstood.

More Sunburn, Icky things, Dirty Girl!

2007-06-04T13:16:00.001-07:00

Oh, what a weekend! In a nutshell: I'm burnt, screamed like a girl, flashed the hubby and got filthy. Had enough? Need more info.....here we go.........

Went and weighed in Saturday morning. Down 1.something pounds. Total of 104!!!!! Woot! I still would like to lose another 6 pounds, and have 10 pounds to "play" with. I wore a sundress on Saturday, one that I wore about 8-9 years ago. Fit pretty good! James liked it! And Sandy was sooo impressed. After I got home from WW, I cooked breakfast for James and I (ain't I a good lil' wife?), had some veg time (ahhhhhh!) and got ready to go for coffee with Sandy. Saturday was a GORGEOUS DAY (28 degrees C)so, James and I took the top off the jeep. It takes the 2 of to carry the f-ing hard top. So we put it in the shed, and I bend over to walk out under it. I'm almost out of the shed, and James says "Ew, don't look". Well, duh. So what do I do? I freaking looked.

I have to interrupt my story here, and jump back thru time.....

About a month ago, I went to the shed to get some round up, and grass seed to touch up the lawn. I opened the shed and realized that just piling crap in there all winter was a bad idea. So I got pissed off, and cleared everything out, and NICELY put everything back in. Now there is a place for everything and everything in it's place. As I was putting down the grass seed, and killing the weeds, I noticed 2 small holes going under the shed.......yup, mice holes. Blech!

So I looked. There it be. A dead mouse. Not only is the nasty thing dead, but SQUASHED!!! We moved some boxes around to support the weight of the hard top. Yes, I squashed a mouse!! NASTY!!!! So I see the dead flat mouse, realize what I did, and run screaming out of the shed! I am not a girly screamer, but I screeched my head off. James had never seen that side of me before. He was quite entertained! My strong manly husband used a shovel to dispose of the body. Whew!

So, we head down to Denny's to meet Sandy, and scoot over to Jax for coffee. Soooo nice out! Spent the afternoon drinking coffee and scaring James. He is going to skip coffee next week. To much talk about girly things. Poor James. He really should be used to it by now, right Sandy? what a wimp! lol

James and I were going to drive around for a little but, but saw some heavy rain clouds coming in. So we get home, and grab the damn top out of the shed. James and I have developed quite the technique to getting this thing on and off. Putting it on is pretty easy. We carry it back to the back of the jeep, and slide it on until James just has to support it while I just to the door and hop inside and pull it towards me. As it gets closer, I squat down and adjust it while he pushes. Usually works great. Not Saturday. I learned a very important lesson. One should not do this while wearing a very short little sundress. James got quite the show. He said he really didn't mind, tho........

Last weekend I sat out on the deck for an hour and burnt my chest. Apparently, I didn't learn my lesson. Maybe I thought that b/c it was hotter this weekend, I might be immune? Nope!

I decided to weed out my weed garden, and get it ready to be a flower garden. How hard could it be? DAMN HARD!!!! The morons that we bought our house from did not do a thing for the lawn or garden. When we moved in last year, we had about 3 blades of grass and the rest was dandelions. 3 bottles of Weed and Feed did the trick! The garden was a mess, too. Last year, all I did was PULL the weeds. This time.....I dug. I spent about 4 hours digging and pulling. I ended up taking off my shoes, and just sitting and kneeling in the dirt. By the time I was done, James literally had to carry me to the bathroom. I was FILTHY!!! My shower poof is kinda dark and stained from the amount of dirt i scrubbed off. Oh well, at least I got most of the weeds out! Plus, all the rusty nails, screws and thumbtacks are gone (WTF??). 4 hours in the hot sun playing in the dirt. Ya, burnt to a crisp! Way worse then my front. Hopefully this will go into a nice tan. And then I will match!

Note to self, by sunscreen. And don't let James take it to the roof of some skyscraper downtown. At least whoever else goes up there won't get burnt!

Cheers to Paris! Hopefully Big Bertha makes you her bi-atch while you are in the clink. Use you head, its that giant thing 3 feet above your ass.....don't drink and drive.

~That's Hot

~AH ;p

TGIF!!! and a MacT

2007-06-01T10:35:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh. Thank God it's Friday! What a long (read: looooooong) week! So very tired. James flew to Kelowna on Monday, and got back (late) last night. So in 2 weeks, I have seen my husband for 5 days. Not even 5 full days. looking forward to getting a decent nights sleep. I have sleeping issues when James isn't home. I tend to think the Boogeyman is coming to get me. lol. I think i just have gotten so used to sleeping next to a WARM body!

So I woke up James when I was ready to leave for work, just for a quick cuddle and hugs! He sprung the news that he had a present for me! Well, I just love presents! YAY! So James ran out to the Jeep and brought in his laptop case. I asked if I was getting a used laptop case....lol
He had to tell me the story that went along with the present.............

James was standing in the airport, waiting to get on his flight. He was looking around and saw a familiar face. Walks up to the guy and says: "Excuse me, aren't you Kevin Lowe?" The man looks at James and says: "No, I'm Craig MacTavish" -Now something like this would only happen to my James!
So, after talking for a little bit, James let him know that I am a HUGE hockey fan---so much that I turned him into one. James asked if he could get MacT's autograph for me, and he agrees. So James starts looking for something for him to write on, and MacT tells him not to worry-he has some pictures. You have to laugh at that one.....carries around pictures of himself. lol. Really, a good idea! I know have an 8"x10" picture signed........
"To Andrea, All the Best, Craig MacTavish"

No offence, but, I already have the best...........
Thanks Baby-and it's not even my birthday yet!

~Cheers~
AH

Party (!!),a sunburn and a good weigh in!

2007-05-28T12:24:00.000-07:00

A hoy hoy!

Well, my weigh in on Saturday May 19th was sooo not cool. I was cocky, and gained 1.8. EEP!!! I didn't track, and I was stoopid about what I ate. Doh. So, this past week, i got me arse into gear! Yes, I will admit on Monday, i wasn't 100% good. I drove James to Jasper on Monday (hurrah for Long Weekends!) as he had to work there for a week (lucky). We hit A & W on our way out of Sherwood Park. MMMmmm. It was nummy! And very not good for me! Although, I do order my Sausage and Egger with no cheese. That does make a difference, believe it or not! Anyway, so we made it to Jasper with out to many problems ( I saw a moose "sleeping" on the side of the road, covered in "ketchup". I think he wasn't very comfortable when he first laid down, so he took off his head)

We got to Jasper, took a LONG deep breath of the fresh mountain air, and drove the town for a bit. then we headed south to one of our favorite places in Jasper, the Athabasca Falls. So beautiful there! We staked out a good spot, and settled in for a picnic. Now, anyone who has been to a party at my house, knows that I overdo the food. ya, we had enough for about 5 more people. We had a nice lunch: Pitas, LOTS of veggies and "low fat" potato salad. Then we parked on one end of the main drag, and walked ALL the way down, and ALL the way back. That was about 1.5 hours of walking! SWEET! For the rest of the week, I was super good, and it paid off! Lost 3 pounds this week! Total down is now: 102.8! Sweeeeet! Still wanting to lose another 7.2 pounds....security.

After weigh in on Saturday, I cooked a yummy breakbast for James and I, and did a little work around the house. I decided to take advantage of the GORGEOUS weather, and sit outside with a book. Threw on some shorts and a halter top, and went out to bake! I tried to read, really, I did, but the sun was so soothing, I ended up dozing. James would come out and check on me every once in a while, to make sure I wasn't burning.....no burn, no burn, no burn........uh, I think you might be getting a little pink. By this time it was too late. I have the funkiest tan line. I was wearing a regular bra with my halter top, so my shoulders look funny, but the best part is my chest. I was wearing a necklace. I now have the chain and the heart charm shaped on me. Cute. Makes for a good conversation starter.............

And it was! Went to Cindy's parents house out by Devon to celebrate her birthday, and had a blast! I swear, I have more fun, and entertain more people when I am sober. I have no inibitions, and really don't care if I look like an idiot. I look like one if I try to be, or not. lol
The only bad things about the party......the dope smokers (James and I were sitting down wind) and the awkwardness from being around 2 certian people. Hmmm I wonder who I am talking about..............
My sunburn was one "hot" topic that night! Everyone had a good laugh over it. It was such a beautiful night, and when sitting by the fire, there were no bugs. Kudos to James for playing guitar and keeping us entertained. You did a great job, baby! Next time we go camping, we need to make sure you bring it along..........

~~AH

Evil people deserve Evil things to happen to them....

2007-05-23T15:54:00.000-07:00

I have to send this out to all the Jackass's out there. One in particular....For my own safety, I would like to state that this is not directed at James (lol, I love you, babe), but someone else. You know who you are.......in fact, we all know who you are..........
Vows are not meant to be broken. (However, there are exceptions to the rule)You took a vow to love and honor this person. Sleeping with someone else BEFORE you marry him/her, is not honoring them. Neither is sleeping with a different person after you get married. Yes, you read that right. One affair BEFORE the wedding, and a different one AFTER!! Perhaps you need to reread the bible....."Do not commit adultery".
You were married in a church, and though I am not a religious person, I do believe that if you are married in a church, you had best be following the rules of that church.

I offer this ancient Navajo curse:

May you, stark naked, take a flying leap at a woman and hit a large cactus instead.

Lyrics..........

2007-05-22T10:05:00.000-07:00

I had to copy these lyrics onto my page. Cheesy, I know, but I first heard this song right after I saw how good my sister looked after she hit Lifetime at Weight Watchers. It made me realize how bad i wanted it, too, and how hard I needed to work.................

Her face is a map of the world

Is a map of the world

You can see she's a beautiful girl

She's a beautiful girl

And everything around her is a silver pool of light

The people who surround her feel the benefit of it

It makes you calm

She holds you captivated in her palm

Suddenly I see

This is what I wanna be

Suddenly I see

Why the hell it means so much to me

Suddenly I see

This is what I wanna be

Suddenly I see

Why the hell it means so much to me

I feel like walking the world

Like walking the world

You can hear she's a beautiful girl

She's a beautiful girl

She fills up every corner like she's born in black and white

Makes you feel warmer when you're trying to remember

What you heard

She likes to leave you hanging on a wire

Suddenly I see

This is what I wanna be

What is with 10 years?

2007-05-22T09:23:00.000-07:00

Ok, I am super addicted to Facebook. I have no issues admitting this. It's a fun way to kill time-FAST!!! I love looking around, checking out other peoples pics, what they are up to. The whole kit and kebang. I also signed James up on it. Goodness knows he would never do something like that. He has strange issues about stuff like that. Anyway, rarely does he log on, and check to see whats going on. As the good (read nosy...lol) wife I am, I check his site for him, and let him know what is going on. So, on Sunday night, I pop onto his site for him. *WOW* A new friend request! In the past, the friend requests have been for old school chums. Not this time. Her name was Jodi something-something. I look at James and ask him who this is. I have never seen someones eyes almost fall out of their head. I am talking eyes as open as Homer's mouth when he is going for a double Krusty burger. Now my curiosity is peaked. I ask James who this is. Well.....(insert suspenseful music here) Jodi is one of his ex's. In fact, she is 3 of them. Remember my post on his crazy ex's???? Well, Jodi is her birth name. Depending on the day and the tide, she could also be Cassandra or Lucy. Ironically, it has been 10 years since they parted ways.

10 years after breaking up with Samantha (well she was moved away from him), she showed up at his parents house. She scared the be-jeebers out of his family. Trust me, this is not an easy task.

10 years after breaking up with Mel, she calls. She had to explain to James why she treated him so "funny" after they broke up. Her new boyfriend (turned into husband-turned ex husband) was saying bad things about him, and she believed it. And told other people.

10 years after Jodi.....she found him on face book.

I had to ask who's next. I don't get mad at this (except Sam....whole other story). As a matter of fact, I think it's funny. All the ex's show up, and see how well he is doing with his life. All the ex's that he told that he would never get married, and never have children. Well, I broke him of one bad saying. Working on the other one. :D

So....Who's Next? Sounds like a game show. I should start betting some cash.

The one thing that has queered out both James and I: Jodi has 2 friends on her friends list that James knows......his ex best friend Monica and his ex Lisa. I wonder if they have ever compared notes on him....rotflmao. Monica is.....well.....from what I gather, a different person. I met her when James and I first started dating. I think it was a five minuet meeting. If that. James was very adamant about us not meeting. She meets his girlfriends, and becomes their best buddy, and if any problems arise, Monica takes the girls side. Incidentally, she is also an ex of one of the band members....and she HATES the band. Thinks Cindy is sleeping with every one. Riiiiight. Tell me ALL about it, Cin. lol

So, James and Lisa broke up ALMOST 10 years ago. When will the day come? I guess Lisa will let us know. The bets thing about all of this......his last relationship before me ended about 2 months before we started dating. (Emotionally, it was over when it began. He stopped liking her when he got to know her). So, James and I have been together for 4 and a half years. 5 and a half to go, baby, and you are home free!

At least none of the girls can feel alone in this.....they have all done it.

~Cheers~
AH

What an athlete......

2007-05-16T09:52:00.000-07:00

Go me. I am the best athlete in the world. I should be going to the Olympics!
Riiiight.
I joined the company softball team. Nice little extra bit of exercise, plus alot of fun. I played softball alot when I was younger, so, I figure it would all come back to me. Ya, but no. First of all, I throw like a girl now. What's up with that????? I also swing the bat like a girl. I never used to be "scared" of the ball.....I'm not "scared" now.....HOWEVER (!!!!) What if? What if I am playing short stop and go for a grounder, and get whacked in the face. Receptionist with a black eye. Cute.

Growing up sucks! Being a kid, I wasn't scared of getting hit with a ball. Oh well if i was hurt. Maybe i would be able to miss some school...sweet. But, being a grown-up, I realize if I get hurt, and I can't work, bills don't get paid, responsibilities don't get taken care of. Or I suck it up and come to work hurt.....like today.

Ya, I yoinked BOTH my quad muscles yesterday. Like I said, I am the ultimate athlete. I got to the diamond a little late, so I just started stretching my COLD muscles. Great. Note to self....arrive at field EARLY to do quick run, and stretch the WARM muscles. Stretching cold muscles is the worst thing you can do.

I learned my lesson... I have a moderately sore right leg, and a dead left leg. If i need to move my leg while sitting down, the good old arms pick up the dead leg and move it. Standing up? That's fun. Picture a 90 year old women who is 9 months pregnant, trying to stand up. Thank God I have armrests on my chair. I am just so happy I sit all day. Score one for my bum! It is getting its full use today.

My lesson of the day:
Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
~~I am stuck right between them. Talk about a being in between a pickle and a hard place.

~~Cheers~~
AH

Steak Dinner, Roses, Rainbows. What an anniversary!

2007-05-08T08:41:00.000-07:00

What an amazing day, yesterday!
I was edgy all day; just wanted to go home and spend the night with my husband of 2 years!!!! Finally the clock moved to 5, and I bolted out the door. I went to Sobey's to pick up the final fixings for a BBQ steak dinner, and raced home to get the BBQ going. I got inside the house, and was greeted with an enormous hug, and a big kiss! As if that wasn't enough.....the kitchen was clean, and so was the living room. James told me to look at the kitchen table. There they were: One Dozen Long Stemmed Baby Pink Roses. Ahhh Heavenly!
Yesterday was by far the best BBQ day of the year. Out of of all the BBQ steaks I have done (and there are lots!!) This one was by far the best. James and I ate and ate and ate. The best compliment he gave me: "This was and $80 restaurant quality meal" --I think he married me for my BBQ skills!

After Dinner, we started tidying up the kitchen, and I noticed the rain had started. Went outside, and saw the rainbow--and then rainbows! We had a double rainbow; the main one was so brilliant that you literally could see EVERY color. Standing on our deck, we could see it end to end.

What an amazing anniversary! So far the best we've had. Cheers, baby, to this and MANY more to come. I love you, forever

~~AH

Look at all the Dylans!

2007-05-07T08:33:00.000-07:00

I have to share the FUNNIEST story! Mom took Pam and I shopping on Saturday, to celebrate both of us reaching our goal weight. ( We've lost 168 pounds between the two of us)

So, I go over to the mall, and find them in Rickie's/Bootlegger. Dad (poor guy) was sitting outside with Tyler, looking bored to death. Dylan spent his time running back and forth, looking for us, seeing what we were trying on, and running to Dad to get some chicken.

Well, at one point, Dylan came running in, asking where his mom was. I told him that she was trying on some clothes, and showed him where she was. Well, right in between the 2 dressing rooms, was a mirror. It was a 3 piece mirror, angled to show you every side. So Dylan looks at it, goes up close, and says--in awe-- Yaya (that's me) look at all the Dylans! It's amazing!

He proceeded for the next 5 min to look at himself, and count all the Dylans. If that wasn't funny enough......

He looked to his right, and saw another Dylan, looking right at him (GASP!). He told that Dylan to quit looking at him. Then he told that Dylan to quit talking to him. have you ever seen a 3 (almost 4) year old fight with himself in a mirror? I just about died laughing! I even added a few snorts for good measure.

Hey, Dylan? You will NEVER win an argument with a 3 year old. I know, I've tried! You're the best kiddo!

~~AH

I did it, I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-05T10:51:00.000-07:00

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, it's true. I hit my goal weight.
Total pounds down...101

Thanks to EVERYONE for all the support thru this LOOOOONG journey!

Started April 15, 2006
Finished May 5, 2007

You Do NOT Have The Right To Stink!

2007-05-01T07:59:00.000-07:00

This is a public service post, brought to you by ME!!!!!!!!!!

I am the first face you see when you walk into AMEC. I get up at 5:30 every morning, have a shower, do my hair and makeup, brush my teeth and dress nicely. I remember to deodorize every morning, and spray on a light dusting of perfume. I am ready to go. i look good (I hope) I smell good, and i have fresh minty breath. Just in case my breath might get stinky later in the day, i always have gum. I have a pack in my purse, a pack in my desk and one in the car. I'm prepared! i also carry deodorant in my car.

Ok, so I manage to smell good, and make sure my breath is ok. I know most of my friends do, too. So what is up with the rest of the world???

Yesterday, a delivery man came in to the office. I swear, the guy must have pooped in his pants. He REEKED!!!!!! I had to hide my gagging--something that is NOT that easy, btw. I also get the "old man" smell quite often, the extreme B.O case, and the "I haven't brushed my teeth in a hundred years" person. Come on. Personal hygiene is not that hard. I admit, that on occasion, I have been fairly smelly. This is when I am sicker then a dog, but I will drag my ass into the tub, and clean myself. As a plus, a steamy bubble bath makes me feel better. Again, when I had mono, and the back of my throat was black and white (not kidding on this one) i had nasty breath, and not even the strongest gum would kill it. Couldn't be helped.

One of my friends ex was a stinker. She literally had to scream at him to shower. And she is the cleanest person i know. Apparently he stained the mattress. Buddy, have some respect for others around you. maybe you can't smell yourself, but we sure can.

A lesson to all men....women have a better sense of smell then men. Did you know that? Showering is a turn on. So is deodorant, cologne, minty breath and nice finger/toenails.

Ah...Another rant. ONLY women look good with long finger nails. Long toenails on ANYONE is just nasty! If you can climb a tree with those toe-claws, cut 'em down! I'm not saying all men have to get a manicure (it would be nice), just trim them down! And by trimming, I mean use a nail clipper, not your teeth!

Please, please, please pass this along to anyone who smells. There is nothing worse then a stinky person with even stinkier breath leaning over the counter to get in your face while talking to you.

And if someone backs away from you, take the hint!

Smell ya Later
~~AH

New Pic!

2007-04-28T15:28:00.000-07:00

James and I after his April 21st show. I was down 96.2 pounds here!

As of April 28th, I am down 98.6!!!!!!!! I have 1.4 pounds to goal.........I WILL get it next weekend!

Sitting and pouting only works if you are two...

2007-04-18T13:11:00.001-07:00

Ok, if you REALLY hate your job, hate your working conditions and feel you deserve more money, what do most people do? QUIT!!!!!!!

Common sense, right? I have HATED some jobs before. When I was working at Denny's, I hated it. Well, only at the end. I hated getting up to go to work, I hated being there, I hated talking about it, and most of all, I was starting to hate myself. I stuck it our for the last 6 months, and quit. Why did I suffer that long you ask? Well, I was getting married and wanted my holiday pay. A month after I got back from the Wedding and Honeymoon, I took great pleasure in handing in my 2 weeks. That was the second best day of my life. (Second to marrying my soul mate)

Analogy:
You are dating someone and really don't like them, they treat you like crap and don't reciprocate what you do for them. Do you dump them? HELL YA!!!!! Well, unless you are so insecure that you put up with it for a while, and just bitch about it to everyone but the significant other.

Anyway, James and I were at West Ed on Sunday. As we were leaving, we crossed the picket line into the Casino. That's right, we are Scabs. And damn proud of it, too. So we crossed, got some mild harassment, and went in. Walked the Casino, talked about playing the VLT's and decided not. I have the worst luck in the world, so why bother. As we were leaving, we noticed the sign posted just inside the Casino. Very nice little message stating that the Casino apologizes for any inconvenience we may have while crossing the picket line....yadi yadi yada. It also says that not all of the picketers are casino employees. some are support staff from the UFCW. Also, that the striking workers are NOT allowed to have any physical contact, and if the harassment goes to far to notify security. Hmmmmm.

As we are leaving this nasty hippie guy gets in my face and tells me next time to support the workers. Why should I? Give me one reason why I should! It is Alberta for crying out loud. Find another job. I'm sure that You didn't go to school to become a Blackjack Dealer, or a VLT cleaner. lol

I am very much against unions. I will never be a part of one. I do have empathy for those who go to University, spend thousands of dollars to get their degree, and are in a position where being in a union is not a choice. Well, you can refuse to join the union, but you aren't able to work, and have just wasted a couple of years and a whole lot of money. My younger sister is a LPN. She spent years in school to achieve her dream, and I am damn proud of her for that. So should she give up her dream just because of the union BS? NO! My brother in-law is also in a Union. Can he just up an quit? Nope. He has a family. Plus, he isn't making minimum wage.

But when you work at Safeway, the Casino and any other place that requires you to only have a firm grasp of the English Language and be able to count to 10 without using your fingers or toes, you can quit and find another job. I think 85% of the stores in West Ed had a Help Wanted sign in their window.

I have supported those on strike before. To an extent. Nurses have gone on strike. Well, I would like to be taken care of by a happy nurse, rather then a bitchy one who has the tools to kill (or severely harm me). What about you? I would like to be taught by a teacher who enjoys their job, rather then be flunked by one who is trying to prove a point-teachers are over worked under paid. Students flunk when this happens. --THATS WHAT MUST HAVE HAPPENED!!
I noed that i was smrter than dat! lol

As I finish my rant, I would like to point out that there is no right or wrong on this side. However, this is MY blog. So I'm right. lol

Quitting is for Quitters. I would rather be a quitter then sit outside my job and pout about not getting my way.
~AH

More pics....told ya I would get 'em up. Now I need some NEW ones!

2007-04-18T07:21:00.000-07:00

Another Yucky pic! This was taken by my MIL November 4th, 2006. She came to visit from Pittsburgh. I can't wait to see her again, and show her whats left of me....lol.

I was down 44.6 lbs here

Some pics.........

2007-04-16T08:37:00.000-07:00

<--------- Ok here's a Pic, from the begining of December, 2006. I was down 53.6 pounds. Note the cubby cheeks, and the double chin.... (You can see half of my hubby's face, my dad in the back, and Tyler is the shorty reaching for the balloon. Celebrating his first birthday)

There is 27.6 pounds diff here. Personally, couldn't see the difference

--------->

This is From Dylans birthday, back in August. I was down about 26 pounds. Felt good until I saw this pics. You can't really see much of me here (hubby blocking me...whew!) At this point I avoided cameras. I knew I was losing, but was still depressed about my weight.

***More Pics to come****

Oh, What Shall my Title be? So Many to Chose From......

2007-04-16T07:24:00.000-07:00

Ok, so my last post was on Wednesday. Where do I begin? Thursday....I'm at work, same old same old. UNTIL (suspenseful muzak, please) a client walks in the door. We look at each other...I know I know him, he knows he knows me. But from where?
OMG!!!!! Mr. Reeves! I was best friends with his daughter from the time we were 2 until we were about 14ish. Blast from the past. Told me to Check Kim's website out. Ooooo. She lives in Australia and got married in Hawaii. So gorgeous. Don't get me wrong, I loved my wedding. But to have a beach wedding.....so bee-yoo-ti-ful.

Friday....oh! James and I went to the Trade Show @ Millennium Place. Surprised at how HUGE it was. Also, I think we were supposed to pay to get in. Oops. Well, I was just about beaned in the head with a small football. Yes, allowing 13 year old boys to play catch right were people walk is the BEST idea. I hope I have kids just like that.

So, we did the walk, checked out the booths. Walked past the booth for Camp Maskepetoon. OMG! Saw my first crush. *Sigh*. i think I blushed! Lol. James and I kept on going looking here and there, me getting a lolly from the nice Police Man (thanks, sweetie for opening it for me). Tra la la. I was in my own little world (as I usually am), and suddenly James says " Well, there is a face I haven't seen in a while". Hey! It's Jamie and Raffi! Back from the Land of Oz! Jamie & James became friends back in High School, and Raffi is her husband. They met in Aussie, and have been gone since January. Missed most of OUR winter, and got MOST of their summer. Hmmmm....Could I be more jealous??? YES!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday. Weigh in day. (Add ominous music here) YEA!!!!!!!!! Down 2.2 pounds. Less then 5 to go!!! The subject of this weeks meeting: Fear. What is your fear of Weight loss? The most obvious ones came up first...Will I be able to keep off the weight? Stuff like that. Well, mine is "Will I ever LOOK skinny in my own eyes?" Yes and no. With my clothes on, I think i look pretty good! Hell, I've lost 95.2 pounds in a year. I better look good. Ok, clothes on, GOOD! Clothes off.....well, thats another story. I have a little bit of extra skin hanging around. Ok, a LOT of skin! Best way to describe it...have you ever blown up a balloon and deflated it right away? Does it ever go back to it's original shape? There you go.

Sunday. James and I went SHOPPING!!!!!! YAY for shopping. An d we were good, too! He bought some new shirts, I bought some new shirts. I am very proud to say that I bought 3 new shirts. All the same size. MEDIUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That right! I wear a medium!!!! I found one shirt that I really liked at Bootlegger for $10. Showed James. He told me to try it on. I fought saying it wouldn't fit. He made me try it on. I slowly come out of the room.....not only does it but, but it looks pretty good, too! A medium! I don't remember the last time I was a medium.

So, I figure about 2 more weeks of Weight Watchers, and then Goal. I just put some pics up, not the best, as I am hiding in most of them. i became the camera avoider for a while.... I know I have some from when Darlene (my MIL) was up in November, so I will post more later.
Until we meet again....or until I find the urge to babble.
AH

2007-04-11T05:45:00.000-07:00

Now This is an Idol to keep. I love the body image.

Crazy? I was Crazy once. They put me in a rubber room. There were Rats there. Rats? I hate rats! They make me Crazy! Crazy? I was....

2007-04-10T13:21:00.000-07:00

Crazy! lol. I took a sanity test at work today. Doo-Dah. Didn't go so well. Who knew that randomly making animal noises makes you crazy! At least it scares off Seagulls.....right Jill? BACAW!!!!!! LOL! My poor Jamesy-poo! Has he ever been with anyone that is SANE?!??!?!?! Let's see.....the girl with 3 personalities (how COOL is that?) The one that was never happy around him, and changed her personality to match his, the Bulimic-Suicidal Head Case,-- and who can forget the Mohawk girl who "liked" me but thought I was to "Vanilla". Couldn't believe that one! James told me that, and I was all "I'm not VANILLA!! I'm Rocky Road!!!" Note to self-think before you speak. James thought that I meant....well..... that I liked her back. Riiiiiight. I think Mohawks, piercings on the bridge of your nose, and the back of your neck, are just so damn sexy. oh baby oh baby. Lol. Could someone PLEASE hold me back.

So back to me, and my crazy self. I took the Crazy Test
http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=howcrazyru
and I found out, that yes, I am Crazy.
Your Results:
Your prediction for you Nutty - You're very random and very mad.

Ahhhh, wonderful. At least I get to wear a jacket that will allow me to hug myself ALL day, and be in a special room with bouncy walls. I can't hurt myself there. Added bonus, free hairdressing. They'll hook me up to one of those fancy thingies, and it will make my hair stick straight out. Score. I will save a fortune living there. Maybe I will make some new friends!

I challenge you to find out how crazy you are! Maybe I will see you there! lol!

Does anyone else think I have to much time on my hands?

Oh, and more last thing.... Dear god, when you finish your lane change, turn OFF your F-ing signal light. I appreciate that you used it in the first place. I really do. I like the 0.5 second notice that you are about to cut me off. so, you have cut me off, and now I have to stare at your blinky light???? I wonder how I got so crazy? Perhaps driving in Edmonton??? Watch out for the potholes. They are full of Gremlins...
TA!
ah

Sinful Bunnies, and other bad things...........

2007-04-10T09:33:00.000-07:00

Damn Stupid Crappy Sweet Sinfully Delicious Turkey Dinner.
7 pounds to go. Yes, I only lost 1 pound this week. I had made Turkey Dinner Friday night (Gracias to my Sioux Chefs...) Mmmmm. Nummy Nummy. Mom brought my favorite bottle of Wine. That was Nummy, too. Pam brought Fruit Pizza. Les Sigh. HOW DID I NOT GAIN?????????? Lol. Love the pound I lost. Never wanna see it again!

My WW birthday is coming up! 1 Year this Saturday! I was hoping to be at goal by then. At least I managed to get myself into my healthy weight range by then. There is light at the end of the tunnel....I can see the light! It's getting brighter! Hmmmm, starting to sound a little scary! Eeep!

Get out of the way, Dad, I'm cute!

2007-04-04T13:15:00.000-07:00

OMG! Just had to post this story!

Dad, James and I were in Totem on Saturday picking up all the stuff we needed to put up the gutters on the house. So we had this push cart thingy (lo-ove my terminology) full of Ten foot gutters, downspouts and some other expensive junk. So, as I am attempting to navigate this thing without killing anyone, and destroying the store. i look up and the BIGGEST black man. No kidding, almost 7 feet tall, and about 400 lbs of muscle. Eep. I looked at Dad and James and said "Well, wouldn't want to piss him off in a dark back alley, would ya?" Dad turns around, looks at the guy and says Holy Crap! So, we're navigating this thing, and suddenly the guy is right behind Dad. Tells Dad to get out of his way (but it was in a nice tone....lol). Looks at me and says that I'm cute, I can stay. Lol. After he was gone, I looked at James and said to him "Well, aren't you going to defend my honor??? Go hit him or something". Riiiiiiight. Any one remember Bear from the movie Armageddon? Ya, there you go! (check the pic of him @ this link....www.ucmovie.com/images/cast/duncan-cast.jpg

By far the funniest thing that happened this weekend.

And James still hasn't punched out the Giant for saying that. What a "bad" husband. I love you, baby! xox

**~~**AH

Skin and Bones

2007-04-04T07:19:00.001-07:00

Lol. Jill and I went out on Friday night (yes, same night that I ran into someone--read prev. post) I get to her mom's house to pick her up. She says to me: "Ooo, you gotta come upstairs so I can show my dad how good you look." Hmmmmm. We all agreed that that wasn't the best choice of words. Poor Jill. We need to get her some more friends that are OVER the age of 4. Lol. But we did come up with some kick-ass new nicknames. Anyone who knows Jill, knows that she is super skinny. God works in mysterious ways. The girl eats junk food like no tomorrow....And the cheese! She should be fat and stinky! But nooooooo, she's skinny-and smells......lol. Just kidding. She smells fine. (Gonna get my ass kicked for that one...) Anyway, a while back I had shown her my abundance of extra skin. We were talking about that, and she made some joke, so I turned and called her bones. History has been made, folks. We are now known as "Skin and Bones".

So, I made Blueberry Muffins Sunday night. Turned out pretty good. I could have sworn I had the Muffins and More cookbook. So, I hop on the net, and Google ( I love Google) Blueberry Muffins. Holy Jebus! 6 BAZILLION recipes! So, I took the first one. Cuz it looked the easiest. And had the least amount of ingredients. Now, I DID read some of the other recipes. They all said to add the blueberries just before you put them in the oven. I learned why. I'm standing in the kitchen mixing away, and I add the blueberries to the batter-like the recipe said too. Oh, dear god. I am talking BLUE! I called James in, and he laughed at them-and me. Thankfully the blueness went down as they baked, and ended up tasting really good. Whew! Crisis averted.

Silly BAD Mom. I sent her an email yesterday, asking her if I can swing by their house and pick up the Turkey Roaster pan thingy around 6. Will she be OK with this??? She emails back-OK, i will be home. So I get off work, drive home PUT ON MY WRANGLERS (!!!!!!) --YEA!!!! I accomplished my personal goal!! Hondy-tonk Badonk-a-donk! Ahem-I digress. Anyway, so I get all the way out to Fort Saskatchewan. It's 6pm on the nose. I don't have a key to the new house, so I ring the doorbell. No answer. I pull the car up to the driveway and stand on the bumper. No SUV in the garage. So, I call mom on her cell. I ask her where she is is. She tells me she's at Southgate Mall, and asks where I am. Then she pauses...."oh, no". She suddenly remembers. That's right. She FORGOT ME!!!!!!!! Humph. What if I was being chased by rabid dogs, or the Boogeyman? Dude, I could have DIED! It was scary. So, I toodled over to Safeway, did my Easter dinner shopping, then hopped over to Reitmans and check out what they had. I found some pants that I liked, but, why bother? They will probably be too big in a few weeks. I still had a G/C left over from Christmas, so I figured I might as well use it. I got 3 pairs of socks, 3 pairs of earrings and a necklace. i called James after I left and told him everything that I bought....of course I had to tease him. I played the bad wife, sounding remorseful, to make it sound like I spent ALOT of cash. Tee-hee! I spent $1.80. Lol. Yay me. I liked that Reitmans. Good store. Hmmmm, and with Mom and Dad out there, I have a good reason to be out there lots. Sweet!

So, I have done the groceries, bought myself something shiny. Now what? Ok, call Bones. Talk to Bones as I tour the Fort. Quaint little town. So, Bones and I get on the topic of butts. i have no butt left. My hubby however....well, he has a big tushie. He does! Apparently it's genetic. Anyway, So I told Bones that maybe our kids would have nicely proportioned asses. Lol. The I told her I should stuff tissues down my pants, rather then in my bra. See what James does. Bones tells me that you can actually buy panties that have foam inserts in them. Cool. Until you SHART!!! Nasty! Now you have skid marks on an otherwise perfect pair of panties. Doh.

~~AH

Sure Dont Feel Like Spring....

2007-03-31T07:38:00.000-07:00

Ooo, I feel so bad. I ran into someone recently. I think I was rather snotty. (I don't like people to think of me as a snob....unless I really want them to. lol :p ) Not a big deal, but this person was nice to me...a little over the top nice, but still nice. I have a strong suspicion that she is doing drugs-just had that look about her. Have you ever felt sorry for someone? She could be ok, but......sigh. I feel sorry for her. Why do I always pity people? Happened before. too bad that girl turned into a stalking psychopath. And to be truthful
-I think she fell in love with me. EW EW EW EW EW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Enough of that! How 'bout this??

Oooo, weigh in day, weigh in day, weigh in day, weigh in day!!!
Here we go: Grand Total down is.....(drum roll, please....) OH, FOR FOX CREEK!!!! Is basic math that hard????? I had 9.6 pounds to go. I lost 2.8 this week. So, in theory, I should have 6.8 pounds to go, right? Noooooo. Somewhere along the lines, one of the WW ladies messed up her math by 1.4 pounds. So, as of right now, I have 8 pounds to go. I guess I have 3 or 4 more weeks until goal. Not that big of a deal. Wait-YES IT IS!!!! I was soooo close to losing 100 in a year. Durr.

I am so not looking forward to Easter. Last year was great! I hadn't started Weight Watchers yet. I pigged out. And it was sooooo yummy. Compliments to the Chef. Who is also stunning. this year more then last....lol. Wasn't Easter at my house? Wasn't I the Chef? WOOT!
Cooking Turkey this year-with all the fixings. "yay". Forgive my lack of enthusiasm.....Dinner is on Friday--weigh in Saturday. Poo. So, i have developed a Master Plan!!!! I will hardly eat on Friday. Save the points. Eat light yadi-yadi-yada. And make myself a plate for Saturday, when I get home from my meeting. It always tastes better the next day....right?

Oh, and for those keeping track: Things are happening, things are moving! Big Changes to come!

T-Minus 9.....

2007-03-28T09:45:00.001-07:00

Down to single digits!!!! Sweeeeeet! I remember when I was excited to HIT double digits on the losing side. "whew, down 10 pounds" Now it's counting down. 9. something to go. Gonna crack down on myself....I started my journey in halfway thru April of 2006. In theory I have 3 weeks to lose that pesky 9. something pounds. Can it be done? Only time will tell.....

Happy Birthday to my Baby!!! Baby? What baby? My over the hill hubby is more like it. I love to tease him about his age.....unfortunately, he doesn't look 31. Although, I did find something grey on him. Too bad he named it after me.....

Speaking of my Hubby....he's a ROCKSTAR!!!! Thanks to all the girls-and Chris, Roger and Matthew-who came to see Her Alibi rock the stage Saturday night! What an amazing show! Nothing like starting the night off with a good ol' bar fight-was I the only one excited by this?? Cindy dazzled us all with her stage presence. James had some kick ass pants on--Truly with an amazing hem line. Looking good on stage, as always, baby! Thanks for laughing at me--at least I do like the music.
Next show is April 21st, 2007. Same time, same place. http://www.heralibi.ca/
Check out the site, download the tunes, and come out to the next show. The band always loves to see new faces in the crowd (hey, I know it-I'm a groupie/roadie) and even more, they love to see the old faces! Inside reports say that the show and effects will be the best you have ever seen....

Is it Possible to have a Love/Hate Realtionship?

2007-03-22T08:41:00.000-07:00

I love you, I love you not.....
As most people would agree with me....the best day of the week is Friday...2 min before you are off work. The anticipation leaves you breathless. Now that Spring has Sprung, and I have balanced my Egg on it's end, I know the snow will melt, and my sandals will emerge from hiding. No, wait, they already did! There is nothing like leaving work on Friday. The air seems fresher, people are happier, and traffic moves well. **GASP** Lurking, there, in the shadows.....comes the enemy. The only thing to make the weekend less of a good time. Do you see it? It's square, white, and always on the floor. My nemesis.....the SCALE! Ahhhh. Yes, it's weigh in day in 2 days. Did I lose 10 pounds in a week? HA! I can only wish. I spend Friday torturing myself. The Muffin Man (yes, I know the Muffin Man. He lives on Drury Lane) bring in FRESH, wonderful smelling Muffins and Cinnamon buns. Fresh and warm. 9am every Friday. And they sit beside me until they sell out. Now, I do push them on people, and try to sell them before all my will power gives out. Most of the time. Sometimes, i just give in--eat the forsaken Blueberry Muffin. After I finish the muffin, (and lick up every crumb in site) I spend the rest of my day feeling guilty guilty guilty! The cursed thing was 5 bloody points-and I wasn't even hungry. I already eat EXTREMELY light on Fridays, worrying about the next morning, and how will I fare? Usually, it's good....get up, shower, shave (must rid body of extra hair, could possibly have extra weight on leg hair) and brush my pearly whites--DON'T SWALLOW ANY TOOTHPASTE!! Is it pathetic? Like a small amount of toothpaste foamies could make me gain weight....mind over matter mind over matter mind over matter! The stress has ended when I step up on the scale, say a quick prayer, open my eyes and will the scale numbers to drop. MY WEEKEND HAS STARTED!!!!!!!!!!!
It started Friday, at 459pm....I don't feel it until I weigh in.....
I love the Weekend, I hate the Weekend....
Stay tuned, the weight update is coming soon. Cross you fingers for me, please!
~~AH ;)

Sign me sign me sign me!

2007-03-21T18:54:00.000-07:00

Hey Hey hey!
10 POUNDS TO GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **dance dance dance***
OOO, Just over 11 months of WW, and I have 10 pounds to goal! I look back at the past year...and shudder! I feel so great, and have tons of energy. Well, not first thing in the am. It sounds conceited, but I LOVE when I run into people that I havent seen in ages...people that saw me last when I was fat. What a shocker. :)
In reality...I still think I'm fat. I guess it is a mind over matter thing.

Anyway, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE (!!!!!!!!!!) leave any comments you may have about my blog. At least I will know if you have read it! I dont care if you are someone I havent spoken to in ages, someone I talk to everyday, purple, orange, 2 headed, or crazy! lol. I will welcome ALL comments, and leave them up....please leave comments that are rated for all ages....
~~Cheers
Andrea

2007-03-13T18:30:00.000-07:00

I usually detest Monday mornings......Except yesterday! Came into work in a bit of a sad mood, knowing James was going to be leaving for Kelowna at some point during the day. Also, being Monday, I was a tad bit on the cranky side. Then, out of the blue, one of the ladies at work comes up to me, and tells me how skinny I looked! Well, YAY! And it kept happening......!! I see these people everyday, and suddenly they are all noticing! Huzzah! Unfortunately, I ate enough Chinese Food last night to feed a small village. Did me 200 sit-ups last night to make up for that. Maybe one day I can get rid of my bellay!

Soooo, official Weight Loss as of Saturday March 10th, 2007. Drumroll, please......86 Pounds! Woohoo! I have 14 more to go until I real Goal! It has been almost a year, and what a year! Talking to Pam about it on Saturday...where we BOTH were at this time last year. Let's see.....James and I were still living with mom and dad, counting down the days until we got possession of our house. Breakfast was home made every Saturday and Sunday am. Now, Every second week, I was working on Sat am, so I missed the BAZILLION calorie bfast (although, made up for it while having the free lunch @ Petes). I digress.....Mom, Dad and I took turns making bfast (James became the dish pig) ALWAYS a whole pack of bacon, split 4 ways, about 6-7 pieces each, fried greasy eggs, toast with lots of margarine, and home-made hashbrowns. Sometimes we would switch it up and have Omelettes or Pancakes...but you get the idea. Super fatty, super horrible, and super YUMMY! And supper time wasn't much better. Sometimes we did have healthy food, but, my usual problem always comes out....I don't stop eating until all the food is gone.....

This is MY Story
My Name is Andrea, and I am an over-eater-aholic.....
Last March, Pam tried to convinced me to join Weight Watchers....yet, I had every excuse in the book to avoid it. I was moving, I worked every other Saturday (no time for meetings), the moon is made out of green cheese, I tried it before--didn't work.....blah blah blah!

Fast forward to April... James and I are now living in our new house. We are busy unpacking, and going on the odd shopping trip to buy new things for our home. Carefully buying new inexpensive trinkets and AVOIDING the evil nemesis--a Scale. Pam is hounding me to join Weight Watchers...I tell her the truth, that I couldn't afford it. Pam told me that she would pay for it....with the only rule: If I quit, have to pay her back double. Eep. Wonderful. I have no self control. Dammit, I for sure thought I would have to pay her back. Even my wonderful, supportive Hubby thought I would quit. I was 237 lbs when I first started. My idea of a good time was sitting down with a big-ass bag of Doritos and a large bag of Peanut Butter M&M's. (Well, it still is).

But, suckahs! You were all wrong! Thanks to all of you, I have 14 more pounds to lose!! I hope you all learned your lesson. No one thought I could do it, and I did!!!! Na-Na-Na boo boo! But guys? Thanks.....
Thanks Pam, (68 pounds down-Life Time member of Weight Watchers)
For your on-going support, your "fat" clothes (that I STRUGGLED to fit into, and finally became MY fat clothes), food recipe ideas, and being MY inspiration

Thanks James (my amazing husband!)
You have stood by my side when I started this journey, and you cheered me on the whole way. You also yelled at me lots! Nothing like having a huge fight in Safeway over the bag of chips that I wanted. I love the fact that you pick me up and throw me around.....hmm that doesn't sound very good, does it?

Thanks Mom, (Weight Watcher member...50 Pounds down, and counting)
For kicking my butt into gear by telling everyone you were going to pass me......That encouraged me to hop back on track

Thanks Dad (Weight Watcher follower, down 45 pounds)
For ALWAYS noticing that I am losing, for cheering us all on, and joining on the sly

Thanks Nik
For Always being excited at how much I have lost, and for all the support......

Check out MY inspiration.....
http://www.pamopolis.blogspot.com/

~~AH

The Goose isnt cooked

2007-03-12T08:34:00.001-07:00

March 08
The Goose isn't cooked
Whew....kinda got far behind on blogging! My bad.
So did the whole weigh in on Saturday. Down 2.something pounds, and 16.something to go! Starting to wish I could quit. I am super close to being at my "healthy" weight. I should be between 120-150lbs. I could chose 150 as my goal weight, but I really REALLY want to say I lost 100lbs. Guh. And really, you never "quit" Weight Watchers. I will be doing this the rest of my skinny life. When I look down the road, I ask if I really want to do this.....and then I look at old pics of myself. Skinny and fat. Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels....
EXCEPT THE BURGERS AT BURGER BARON OUT IN TOFIELD, OR PETER'S DRIVE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got to babysit my little nephews over the weekend. I have never seen anyone eat so much. Tyler put away more food then I did on Saturday. About a billion helpings of Chow Mien noodles, not to mention the ones he stole from me, and the Hot Dogs (No bun)! Then he had a whole bunch of his chips....and yes, he barked for them...LOL!

Again on Monday when I babysat.....he had almost a full bowl of Minestrone Soup *drool*. He would have kept going on the soup, but he got into the McDonald's fries I brought for Dylan. He ate most of them. Dylan, being as sick as he was, managed 1 bite of chicken before he "recycled" everything onto himself and the kitchen chair. Poor kid. Spent the rest of the night with Dylan on one side of my lap, and Tyler on the other, both cuddled into me, watching Cars. Oh, they were so good. I want one of my own......

I got an email from Sandy a couple of days ago. She's up in Cold Lake visiting her parents. I haven't gotten an email from her in AGES! Maybe b/c I see her every week. Only so much you can talk about....lol. But she did complement my skilled humor and attempt at writing...lol. At least I'm entertaining. Like watching paint dry instead of Golf.

I went outside yesterday for lunch, and had me a joy-gasm! Oh, is it ever nice out. Not quite the +25 I am waiting for, but this will do. All the puddles! I love to splash! I have even broken in Sandal Season! That's right! I wore Sandals on Saturday. Call me Crazy, and Dirty Toes, but it felt great.

I saw the first two Geese of the Season on my way into work. On the Whitemud @ 17th Street. I have to sit in standstill traffic for about 10 min every morning, and I was gazing around trying to wake up, and there they were......

~~AH

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It's the WORST DAY EVER!!!!!!!

2007-03-12T08:33:00.002-07:00

March 01
It's the WORST DAY EVER!!!!!!!
So, I'm sitting at my desk, and right before my 3pm break, I get a HUGE craving for chocolate. So, I decide to go against Weight Watchers, and get a chocolate bar out of the candy machine. 3pm comes, and I go to get my chocolate. Oh, yum yum! So excited! I put in my money, push the buttons, and slowly, my Malted Milk drops, like an angel falling from heaven. I get back to my desk, open this orgasm filled bar. I slowly unwrap the bar, savouring the crinkle sound it makes. As I lift the bar to my mouth, my mouth fills with saliva in anticipation. I open my mouth, wrap my lips around it and take my first bite.....***CRUNCH****! WTF???? A Malted Milk is supposed to be soft and chewy, not crunchy! It is so bloody stale, that I can scrape the nougat with my nail. I had been dreaming of a chocolate bar, and I get a rock hard bar of CRAP!!????!?!?!?? I need a hug
Thankfully, some of my generous co-workers had some yummy toffees and some Tootsie Rolls. I even got a little song and dance when the Tootsie Rolls were handed to me.....thanks LA.

Could this be the Weight Watchers God taking control of my life? Should I take the hint and never eat chocolate again? Or, should i tell the WW God to shove it up her ASS?????? Cruel Bitch.

I could honestly say that if a bridge loomed up in front of me right now, I would jump. I can't get over how bloody upset I am. Yes, it IS just a chocolate bar. But I have been on Weight Watchers for ten and a half months. Ten and a half months without-well, not without. Yes, i have had chocolate bars. The cadbury thins. They are Divine (just a skinny chocolate bar) but, right now, it's not enough. And about 2 months ago, i had a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Have to say, wasn't very good. Tasted like wax.

Ok, enough about chocolate.....I am going to be carried away to the funny farm soon. They're coming to take me away haha, they're coming to take me away ho-ho. To the Funny farm, where life is beautiful all the time. And I'll be happy to see those nice young men, in their clean white coats, They're coming to take me away!!

So, I was sitting at work earlier today, listening to my Ipod, and typing in the Data Base. Some good ol' MJ comes on. Im listening to the lyrics, and I come to the realization: MJ is a ba-aad man. i think he did do nasty gross things to little boys. Check out some of the lyrics to "Bad" ::Your butt is mine, gonna tell you right. Just show your face in broad daylight. I´m telling you on how I feel. Gonna hurt your mind don't shoot to kill. Come on come on lay it on me. All right... I'm giving you on count of three o show your stuff or let it be. I'm telling you just watch your mouth. know your game what you´re about. Well they say the sky's the limit and to me that's really true. But my friend you have seen nothin' just wait 'til I get through...Because I`m bad I'm bad come on.You know I'm bad I'm bad you know it.

Oh, hello! How bloody obvious is that?

And really, the song "Beat It". Jebus, why not just wear a shirt that says what you are????.
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it. No one wants to be defeated. Showin' how funky and strong is your fight. It doesn't matter who's wrong or right. Just beat it, beat it. Just beat it, beat it. Just beat it, beat it. Just beat it, beat it. They're out to get you, better leave while you can. Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man. You wanna stay alive, better do what you can. So beat it, just beat it. You have to show them that you're really not scared. You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare. They'll kick you, then they beat you. Then they'll tell you it's fair

In all honesty tho, I do like his music. Am i as crazy as MJ is? Oh, look! A bridge! AAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
AH

Mindless nothing covering it all......

2007-03-12T08:33:00.001-07:00

February 28
Mindless nothing covering it all......
Sooo, driving to work today, and listening to Cisn. Sean burke is going to go horse back riding for the first time. They're throwing the guy on a stallion. His comment: a Stallion riding a stallion....
I tried sooo hard to call in. If Sean is a Stallion when he rides one, what does that make him when he rides a Donkey?

Have you checked out the New York Islanders website yet? Ryan Smyth made the front page. Lucky bastards. Good ol Peter Pocklington has defended Kevin Low for what he did......

Edmonton fans have to quit moaning and groaning and understand reality," Pocklington said. "Acquiring those players and that pick for an unrestricted (31-year-old) free agent could launch the team's new future."
Just like the Gretzky trade did, he added.
"The Trade," as it's come to be known, brought the Oilers $15-million U.S. in cash, Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, and the Kings' first-round draft picks for 1989, 1991 and 1993 - the last of which was Jason Arnott.

Hey, Puck just to refresh your memory, none of those guys play for Edmonton anymore. we made them who they are, and sent them on their way.....and they laughed all the way to the bank. if some one offered me 1 million dollars a year to do something that I love, i would jump on it in a heart beat. Someone should make these guys realize that it's not all about the money...it's about the love of the game. Hey, i sound like Jerry Maquire! Show ME the money. ~~Could i be more dorky?
I googled myself today! How exciting it was to actually find me! A while ago, I posted an entry on Jennifer Parks (Edmonton Sun columnist) blog-website-talky space. Wow. Thats what came up. I guess it could be worse. At least there are no nudie pics of me out there. Not like they would be #1 on a Google search. How scary! I hope that doesn't give you nightmares! Anyone else ever googled themselves? Indulging yourself like that is just what the doctor ordered!
Something I learned today. My left hand and wrist are WAY smaller then my right. I was coming back from the loo, wearing my bracelet on my left wrist, and is freaking flew off! So, move it over to the right. low and behold, it stays. One of life's little mysteries.
I have heard a bagillion times that Edmonton has the worst drivers in Canada......and I have always been offended by this.....Until i started REALLY paying attention to the other drivers.
#1-A signal light is there for a reason. The doo-hicky switch is RIGHT there
#2-Eating and talking on your phone is a smidgen dangerous. What hand is on the steering wheel? Never mind! Duh. You must be using your knees
#3-I remember thinking my mom had eyes in the back of her head when I was little. Other drivers must have that, too! (lucky bastards) I didn't see one person shoulder check on my way to work today. and 3 of them almost hit me.
I wonder how long Edmonton will keep up the farce of the "City of Champions"? what are we champions in? Murders? Bad drivers? police scandals? Bad bloggers?
ROTFLMAO
~~AH

I feel like Garfield

2007-03-12T08:32:00.000-07:00

February 26
I feel like Garfield
I hate Mondays. I am a firm believer that people do not spend enough time with their families. Therefore, we just turn Monday in to the last day of the weekend. I'm sure most of you would agree.
My weigh-in didn't go as I planned. I still have weight to lose. Doh. I was hoping to get on the enemy (aka the scale) and find a miracle. sadly, no miracle. I still have 18.8 pounds to goal. I am getting so close, and it is driving me bonkers!! I wore a pair of jeans and a shirt to mom and dad's yesterday, that I haven't been able to fit into in about 7 years. How kick ass is that? Although, I did have some cute lil handles! Is it possible to give yourself liposuction? How great would that be?

Never underestimate the power of an Aunt. Ask my little nephew Dylan how old his mommy is. He'll tell you 28. Ask him how old he is. He'll tell you that he's "free". Ask him how old his Oma is.....Oma is a Dinosaur. And Opa is older then dirt. I wonder who taught him that. Dylan's Opa (my dad) tried to teach Dylan some new words, too. "Auntie only cost $5.95!" Smart kid. He never picked that one up. I told Pam that I need a peg leg, and I'll put Dylan on my shoulder. Remind me never to leave my children alone with mom and dad, or Pam. Their revenge would kill me. Ask Dylan "What's up dawg?" and his reply us "Nothin', what's up chicken?" And don't forget that we are all "wack" "word".

And it could be way worse. Dad taught Tyler to bark. Yes, my little 15 month old nephew barks. He fits right into the DeVries gene pool. He barks for food. He heard the distinct crinkle of his favorite bag of chips, and the barking began. Nothing like a 15 month old, and a "free" year old for entertainment. And even better, crazy Auntie Aya playing a psycho game of peek-a-boo with Tyler. Started with Boo's and ended with screams. Loud, crazy, and a blast.

Had an absolute blast at a baby shower on Saturday. And as i was leaving, I got blasted. Craig, bless his soul, held in his fart until we were outside. I was sooo nice, helping him and Danette get all the presents out to the van. After I handed him the last bag, he turns, plants his ass on me and let it rip. I didn't even have time to react. . Sigh. Reminds me of Denny's. I do miss all the fun we had there.
Back to the shower. I put a hex on Lisa for bringing her chocolate fountain. Oh, dear god was it good. And even better was explaining to Arlene was a "punani" was. She'll never yell that word out again. We also had a wonderful conversation about Camel Toes, and Moose Knuckles. You always to learn something at a baby shower!!!!

Another Happy Birthday to Sandy!! Celebrated her 29th and 156 month birthday on Saturday. Very rarely can Sandy be surprised, but we got her. And she thanked us with a wonderful dance. Sandy got jiggy with it. Dylan would definitely tell her that she's wack.

No wonder why I'm so tired and wanting to back to bed. I was barely home all weekend. I should really make up for that, starting right now.. Or else a Tim Horton's run.....either or is good for me....

~~AH
10:55 AM

Na-na-na-na. Na-na-na-na. Hey hey hey. Kiss Him GoodBye

2007-03-12T08:29:00.001-07:00

February 27
Na-na-na-na. Na-na-na-na. Hey hey hey. Kiss Him Goodbye
I decided to hold off on posting until the NHL trade deadline was over. I am sitting here in absolute shock. If you have no clue what I am talking about, you are either not from Edmonton, or deaf, dumb and blind. I really wonder what the game will be like without Smitty tonight. Hopefully the boys will pull it together, and follow in the footsteps of "The Moose". Messier pulled the boys out of the 'losing Getz" funk, and went on to win the cup. So, boys, get it together, and show the NHL that Edmonton still does have the best team in the league. Or, at least the one with the most heart, and by far the BEST fans.
Here's to you Smitty, thanks for the memories, the plays, and pissing off the goalies. Without you, I would never have had the chance to dangle Sandy in your face.
Is it a good thing or a bad thing that we might not play against the Isle's?

It could be worse, we could have re-acquired Pronger from the Ducks. C'mon people, be a little positive!

(Andres, you are still my cutie-patootie)

~AH

Mindless Rambling (try to keep up)/do men REALLY listen?

2007-03-12T08:28:00.002-07:00

February 23
Mindless Rambling (try to keep up)/do men REALLY listen?
TGIF (not like I had a long week or anything!)
The boss was exasperated with his new secretary, a blond.
She ignored the telephone when it rang.
"You must answer the telephone," he told her irritably.
"It seems so silly," she replied. "Nine times out of 10, it's for you."
Hey, I feel that way everyday! So what's wrong with that? By the time the I get home from work, I HATE the phone. Never in a million years would I have ever thought I would feel that way. When you hit "the age" to be on the phone, you stay on it for hours....even when you have nothing to say. Am I right? But why is it, I have to ask, that guys never really got into that. James has never been a big phone talker. Even when we first started dating, our conversations lasted a whopping 30 seconds. All right, I will admit that I was extremely sick at first (a little mono mixed with tonsillitis) and I literally couldn't talk (yes, my mother thanked God many times for that one....). I just don't understand how it is at possible to retain all the info I give you in 30 seconds or less. Hmmmmm. I now have proof that James doesn't listen!!! There is no possible way! And anyone who truly knows my hubby knows that most of what he hears goes in one ear, and out the other. Maybe there just isn't any room in his head...already full of The Matrix, good ol' Warhammer and the newest one...World of Warcraft. I know it could be worse....could be filled with drugs--I am almost ready to consider WOW a drug. Anyone else out there who plays....get out of your 2-D world and join us REAL people in the land of 3-D. Lol.
Here is another thing I don't understand about men....well one of many things....
What's up with the whole girl on girl action? Do we ask you to be with another guy? I know everyone has their little fetishes, but how did it come to every guy (minus the gay ones) having the same one??? Starting to become funnier and funnier in my head. 600 guys gawking at 2 girls who are playing the guys by holding the pose of the beginning of a kiss. All women are evil. And, DAMN, are we ever good at it!!!
I was reading the paper on line this am. Telus has decided to revoke porn privileges off their phones. Too many parents are worried that their precious 13 and 14 year old boys are going to download it. No worries! They probably won't, they're to busy trying to hide the Playboy Magazines they stole from their Dad. Tell me what guy never stole their dad's dirty magazines???????
Tomorrow is weigh-in day. Eeeep! Here's hoping I have a loss! I have 20 more pounds to lose (already lost 80) and now I am just getting antsy! I did up my Wranglers the other day. I would never wear them out of the house, and I have 2 very good reasons! In all honesty, i couldn't breathe. And on top of that....I looked like a muffin. You know, skinny on the bottom, overflow on top. Except I didn't look like a regular muffin. No i looked like one of the giant Costco muffins. Pleasant. Truly. James and i had a good laugh about that. I really do put the Grrrr in Swinger, baby!
Before I forget: My MSN name was at one point "I have a Secret....." Just to clarify, I am NOT pregnant! But i will admit that it would be....THE COOLEST THING EVER!!!!!!!!
Oh, and Andres.......here I am writing about you in my blog--you are a handsome young lad who feels like a geek for reading this. Ahhh, darlin' you're not a geek! But....hey, I don't know you all that well. Are you a closet geek? lol... Hey buddy, my blog kicks ass. And you be careful. I'll kick yo ass so hard, you'll starve to death doing cartwheels until next Thursday! Word, homie!!
One last thing to complete your friday! I have New Kids on the Block playing on my Ipod right now. Step by Step, ooo baby, Gonna get to ya girrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl! James, your band should soooooo cover that song!
~~AH

12:54 PM

2 blogs in 1 day? Hmmm, I must have Blog-itis

2007-03-12T08:28:00.001-07:00

February 22
2 blogs in 1 day? Hmmm, I must have Blog-itis
I read this in today's Edmonton Sun. How crazy cool is this?
(Just a quick little peek to what it said)
Ever wonder if you're related to a prominent historical figure such as Marie Antoinette, Jesse James or Genghis Khan?
Wonder no more.
With the DNA Ancestry Project, a genealogy kit now available at the Bay stores at Southgate Centre and West Edmonton Mall, it's possible to trace your lineage back 150,000 years. The kits - which cost $139 to track your mom's or dad's lineage, or $278 to track both - include a mouth swab to capture your DNA and a CD-ROM that helps you match your DNA online to other people across the world with the same ancestral markers in their DNA.

~~AH
2:55 PM

I Must Have Failed Mind Reading 101

2007-03-12T08:27:00.000-07:00

I Must Have Failed Mind Reading 101
Or maybe I just didn't take the course! As most of you already know, I sit on my butt all day and answer phones, attend to the faxes, send out alot of stuff (stuff that looks like it was written in Greek) and do other fun little jobs. I love that I have no stress in my job....and I have had alot of stressful jobs. Lets see.....before VOD and PPV became the rage, I worked as a lowly CSR at Blockbuster Video. Remember when that place was THE place to be on a Friday/Saturday? Ahhh, the good old days. A new release was $4.91 (inc. tax) and was due back the next day by midnight. Ya, try standing for 7.5 hours straight, at the till that doesn't close, with a line that never ends. Ug. I started there right before Christmas....Santa brought me some great Adidas standing sneakers. Bless you Santa. I left BBV and headed across Baseline Road, skipped over Broadmoor Boulevard, and started late night serving at America's favorite breakfast spot...Denny's. If there is anything that shakes you up, it's late night @ Denny's. Nothing like a bunch of drunk idiots to make you sweat. Some people think serving tables is a joke, and treat servers the same way they would treat the doggie poop that they stepped in. Try again. Of all the jobs I have had, this was BY FAR the hardest. I have never realized how condescending some people are. Asking if "being a waitress" was the only thing I did. Taught that Jackass a lesson. "Gosh, no sir. I'm in Med School, and I have to pay my full tuition, so, I work here full time, trying to pay my way. i only sleep 3 hours a night. Between Studying and work.....I'm exhausted. but only 3 years more of it!" Dumbass left me a $20 tip. Now, I'm not just a waitress, but also a med student/con artist. Kick Ass! At any rate, never under estimate the power of your server.
I also tried the whole management thing at Denny's. Stress stress stress! I left Denny's, with some pride in tact (not very much) and headed south across Baseline to........Petersen Pontiac. That's right, I tried to cut the mustard. It was a fun job, i have to say. Nothing like an old man asking for a salesman, me telling him that i am a salesPERSON, and having him look me up and down, give me a disgusted look and tell me that I'm a girl. Well, Duh. Good thing he told me that. i thought that b/c I have boobies and a foo-foo, that that made me boy. Sales was fun, but....if you didn't sell, you made minimum wage. If you only sold one car, you only got paid for one car. Well, with James and I buying a house, and trying to be grown-ups, we made the decision that I had to leave. My paychecks were either so high, that we could buy Buckingham Palace, or they were so low that we ate ants to survive. Ok, so I exaggerated a tad. You get my point.

At any rate, I applied on Workopolis.com, and had an interview with Amec...and here I sit. All by myself. And I love it. I have never had a Mon-Fri job before (loving it!), but I do miss late night coffee dates, any day of the week.

My only complaints....... Phone rings...I answer it. Some moron is on the phone, telling me that our number was on his call display, and wondering who called him. Well, buddy, there are about 150 employees here......get a life. I don't know who just called you, and, really, i don't care. I love people who spend their day checking caller ID's and wanting to know who called them. Wrong numbers happen....it's part of life. Personally, if you call me (esp. on my cell) and i don't know the number, i ain't gonna answer. I'm not wasting my minutes on wrong numbers.

Oh, and really, who got it in their mind that the receptionist knows where everything is, how everything works, and where everyone is. I know nothing. I am fully willing to admit this! I think it was on my second day when someone asked my about some highly safittimacated doo-hicky. I think I actually drooled a bit and said "duh". Love it! Now I just come up with some smart-ass comment. One of my favorites was yesterday. Big-head honcho engineer sticks his head in the large boardroom, which, BTW, had no lights on. Turns to me and asks me if anyone is in there. Well, gosh, gee, um! I looked at him with a straight face and replied "Well, you just stuck your head in there. Tell me: did YOU see anyone in there? Sorry, couldn't help it. At least I got a good laugh out them.

Besides saying: I have no idea, not a clue or go away, I also tend to tell people that I will wave my Magic Wand, do a little dance, and say a good ol' bibity bobity boo! Hopefully it will get you away from me.......unless you can tell me when the next Mind Reading Class is. I will gladly take it!

~~Andrea
12:42 PM

Tails from the Vet.......

2007-03-12T08:26:00.001-07:00

February 21
Tails from the Vet.......
So, I'm starting a blog. Anyone surprised? Hey, now I have a place to talk, where non of ya'll can tell me to shut up! Sweeeeeet!
Luckily I can do this at work (like I actually work @ work), so my updates will be filled with wonderful anecdotes of my days at work. Here we go: ............................
Ok, so i work with a bunch of engineers. Nothing to say! ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!
So we just passed a WONDERFUL long weekend. well, a long weekend for most, I got greedy and took an extra day. My darling husband (oh, GAG! ) decided to join me. Took a sucide trip on the Yellowhead to make it to the Space and Science Centre (I'm not calling it the Telus World of Science. Its like calling the Coliseum, Rexal!! WTF?) before the 10am movie started, and HELL YA (!!!!!!!!!!!!,) I make it there. We left a teensy bit late, so I drove to make it there on time. Yay, SUICIDE!!!!!! But we made it there, and saw Stormchasers on IMAX. Anyone who know me, knows I love crazy ass storms! Anyway, giving the movie 2 thumbs up, and still pissy about the little brats that sat behind us and whispered thruout the whole movie. I actually went to their teacher after and complained. Apparently SHHHHHHHHHHHHH(!!!!!!!!!) means nothing to the brats. James was surprised that I actually went up to the teacher to complain. i told him that once I noticed the whispering, IT WAS ALL I COULD HEAR! Like little mosquitos in your room, on hot summers night. Ahhh, missing summer. But that's another story. After we left the S&SC, we went home to pick up our darling angel.......can't type that with a straight face! Hell will not accept my cat-she is too evil for the DEVIL!!!!!!!!! We made it to the vet without incident, Viper (yes, her name is Viper) likes car rides, as long as she isn't in the box. So, we exit the car, and bravely, the 3 of us head to the vet. Two of us walking and one on my shoulder........
She got nervous when we got in. We had a bit of a wait, so she was on my shoulder, then hiding behind me on the chair. So, then we go into the room, and she roams form my shoulders, to my head, then to James's shoulder and his head. Back and forth. Finally she gets brave enough to venture down onto the table. Mr. Vet made the BAD mistake of going to pet her. Viper is not fond of strangers, esp. strangers that hurt her last time. Mr. Vet bled. We were like sorry, sorry sorry sorry! He said it was his own fault. Then came time for the shots.....oh boy. So Jill, the vet assistant comes in with a towel to cover Viper. She panicked. Cant blame her, tho. So we all held her down and the 1st shot went in fine. Then she flipped. Literally. The V.A couldn’t control her, and made the mistake of grabbing her by the scruff of the neck, which she HATES, and grabbing her bum, which she hates even more! V.A now bleeding and looking terrified. Viper on table hissing at Vet and V.A, glaring at James and I. V.A goes to grab talon gloves for the 2nd shot, but throws towel on Viper before she leaves the room. Now Viper mad. I don’t see why she had to do that, she took forever coming back. Anyway, Viper under towel losing her mind. Towel was stinky (VERY stinky) and Viper was scared. So, I grab Viper use, what James calls my "mom voice", and tell her to calm down. As soon as she knew it was me that had her, she stopped moving, but kept growling. I have her on the table, trying to soothe her for the next round of shots, and the vet looks at me, and grabs the needle. BINGO! Second (and last) shot in! Whew! Towel comes off, Viper back on my shoulders, and NOT COMING DOWN!!! Also hissing at the vet, who was laughing by now. So, I ask if he will clip her nails. Well, he almost has a heart attack from laughing. So, no clippy nails. We have to do that ourselves. Doh.
Thus concludes the tails of the trip to the trip to the Vet.
Well, almost. She goes back in a month for her one year shots. Here we go again......
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Hey!
Soooo, I finally moved my blog over! Hooray for me! Keep reading, and leave me your comments!

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~~AH

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Tails from the Vet.......

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