Look at me, with another entry in less than 6 months! I assume its just me reading this, so I'm feeling a little diary-ish.
In any case, I'm making progress with the hoops I need to jump in order to reach weight loss surgery. I went to the psych eval, which was fun. Some of the questions were "are you currently posessed?" and "do you think the walls are watching you right now?" ... um, no. I'm not sure how that all ties into losing weight, but it was entertaining anyway. It reminded me of those old fun myspace quizzes or the ones from YM magazine back in the day.
Anyway, did the upper GI, blood draw, EKG, chest xray and stomach ultrasound. Went to my first nutritional counselling session today and tomorrow is the scope. Moving right along!
We joined a gym a while back and finally started going . Someone (ahem, Shaun....) decided we need a trainer. I've gone a couple of times and even though I hate the thought of paying for it, I am already thinking the outcome is worth the effort. My trainers is already pushing me to do things I would NEVER even think I could do. I'm pretty sure his main goal is to take me to the brink of collapse and then say "see, its easy!". Ha, funny guy. (where is that sarcastic font when you need it?)
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
A change is coming...
So, a year ago I posted something about going to a weight loss seminar and how I thought maybe that would be a good idea. I went to the first appointment and then decided it wasnt such a great idea.
Now, a year later, I am back to thinking its the right choice.
I went to a seminar with my friend Niki, made my first consulation appointment that night. Turns out, there are a LOT of hoops to jump through, but I'm ready. This doctor is a million miles closer than the other one and that alone makes all of the difference in the world.
The hoops:
Consultation
1 meeting with a psychologist
2 physical therapy sessions to make a workout plan etc
1 nutritionl consulation followed by 3 months of nutritional counseling.
an EKG, lab work, an upper GI and a scope
I've already done the consultation, the psych eval and made all of the other appointments except for the physical therapy.
If all goes well, I'm looking at mid June/ early July for a surgery date!
GO ME!
Now, a year later, I am back to thinking its the right choice.
I went to a seminar with my friend Niki, made my first consulation appointment that night. Turns out, there are a LOT of hoops to jump through, but I'm ready. This doctor is a million miles closer than the other one and that alone makes all of the difference in the world.
The hoops:
Consultation
1 meeting with a psychologist
2 physical therapy sessions to make a workout plan etc
1 nutritionl consulation followed by 3 months of nutritional counseling.
an EKG, lab work, an upper GI and a scope
I've already done the consultation, the psych eval and made all of the other appointments except for the physical therapy.
If all goes well, I'm looking at mid June/ early July for a surgery date!
GO ME!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
DAY ONE! Just Plain Steaming.
"A photo of yourself and a description of your day"
Well.... I pretty much look like I've been moving furniture all day, so no pictures! The man and the kids left this morning on a quick road trip, I decided to stay home, felt inspired to do some major STEAM CLEANING!
So, I rolled out of bed at promptly... oh, ok, not promptly, 9:00 and got ready to STEAM CLEAN! And by STEAM CLEAN, I mean go meet my friend for some garage saleing and Starbucks!
After a nice visit, I decided that I better get on the ball. I moved the dining room table and chairs out and fired up the STEAM cleaner, melted, took a break, had a margarita, facebooked, STEAM cleaned, melted, took a break, had a daquiri, STEAM cleaned, melted... sensing a pattern?!
What? Dont judge, its hot! And they sell them all packed up like slushies now! and you know I love slushies!
So, in my maybe a tiny bit tipsy wisdom, I decided to STEAM and rearrange all the furniture...
Now I have a holy mess on my hands and guess what..... I've run out of ..... frozen cocktails! ...................................................................
You thought I was going to say STEAM, didnt you?!
Have a good night everyone!
Well.... I pretty much look like I've been moving furniture all day, so no pictures! The man and the kids left this morning on a quick road trip, I decided to stay home, felt inspired to do some major STEAM CLEANING!
So, I rolled out of bed at promptly... oh, ok, not promptly, 9:00 and got ready to STEAM CLEAN! And by STEAM CLEAN, I mean go meet my friend for some garage saleing and Starbucks!
After a nice visit, I decided that I better get on the ball. I moved the dining room table and chairs out and fired up the STEAM cleaner, melted, took a break, had a margarita, facebooked, STEAM cleaned, melted, took a break, had a daquiri, STEAM cleaned, melted... sensing a pattern?!
What? Dont judge, its hot! And they sell them all packed up like slushies now! and you know I love slushies!
So, in my maybe a tiny bit tipsy wisdom, I decided to STEAM and rearrange all the furniture...
Now I have a holy mess on my hands and guess what..... I've run out of ..... frozen cocktails! ...................................................................
You thought I was going to say STEAM, didnt you?!
Have a good night everyone!
30 DAY LIST!
Well hellllooooo blog! Long time, eh? Life is still good, of course. I havent completed the surgery yet- but am re-regstering for the seminar and stuff at a place closer to home. Finally working for the adventure travel dept of my company. Pretty stoked for the opportunities it can present later. Kids are good, hubby is good. Its all good. HAHAHA, what did you expect?
Anyway... been feeling like I need to get on the ball! So, I decided to copy someone else and go with a theme. I promise to start today and to try really hard to keep it up for the next month! Heres the LIST:
Day 1 – A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.
Day 2 – A photo of something you ate today.
Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 – Your favorite photograph of your best friend.
Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 – Your dream wedding.
Day 8 – A song to match your mood.
Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased.
Day 10 – A photo of our favorite place to eat.
Day 11 – What’s in your makeup bag?
Day 12 – A photograph of the town you live in.
Day 13 – Your favorite musician and why?
Day 14 – A TV show you’re currently addicted to.
Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without.
Day 16 – Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 – A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 – Something you crave a lot.
Day 19 – Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 – Something you collect, even though you know it’s never going to be worth anything.
Day 21 – A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 – A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.
Day 23 – 15 facts about you.
Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 25 – What’s in your purse?
Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.
Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?
Day 28 – Your favorite movie.
Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 30 – Even though you complain about it, you still do it.
Day 31 – A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days.
I suck at pictures... so Im just going to blog blog bloggity blog about the topic instead. Stay tuned!
Anyway... been feeling like I need to get on the ball! So, I decided to copy someone else and go with a theme. I promise to start today and to try really hard to keep it up for the next month! Heres the LIST:
Day 1 – A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.
Day 2 – A photo of something you ate today.
Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 – Your favorite photograph of your best friend.
Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 – Your dream wedding.
Day 8 – A song to match your mood.
Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased.
Day 10 – A photo of our favorite place to eat.
Day 11 – What’s in your makeup bag?
Day 12 – A photograph of the town you live in.
Day 13 – Your favorite musician and why?
Day 14 – A TV show you’re currently addicted to.
Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without.
Day 16 – Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 – A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 – Something you crave a lot.
Day 19 – Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 – Something you collect, even though you know it’s never going to be worth anything.
Day 21 – A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 – A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.
Day 23 – 15 facts about you.
Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 25 – What’s in your purse?
Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.
Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?
Day 28 – Your favorite movie.
Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 30 – Even though you complain about it, you still do it.
Day 31 – A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days.
I suck at pictures... so Im just going to blog blog bloggity blog about the topic instead. Stay tuned!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
It Might Just Be Great!
About a year ago I attended a seminar for weightloss surgery. I entered a contest to have a surgery and all follow up done for free. I didn't win, and our insurance company didn't cover the cost. I did get some good information though, and gave the procedure a lot of thought.
I ended up on a mailing list and got an email about checking coverage again, so I thought "Well, probably not through mine- but maybe through my hubby's?" So, I sent it in.
Today, I got an email from the doctor- our insurance offers coverage now!!
I canNOT express to you how excited I was! I got the email and could barely contain the squeal building in my throat at even the THOUGHT of the future! As soon as I walked out the door, I called the doctors office and set up a consultation for next Friday!
NEXT FRIDAY YOU GUYS! I have to go to the consultation, followed by three months of preparation. And I can't wait to learn more!! Making that call today was the first step on my journey.
Life is good?! Well,yes, it is- but its gonna be GREAT!!!
I ended up on a mailing list and got an email about checking coverage again, so I thought "Well, probably not through mine- but maybe through my hubby's?" So, I sent it in.
Today, I got an email from the doctor- our insurance offers coverage now!!
I canNOT express to you how excited I was! I got the email and could barely contain the squeal building in my throat at even the THOUGHT of the future! As soon as I walked out the door, I called the doctors office and set up a consultation for next Friday!
NEXT FRIDAY YOU GUYS! I have to go to the consultation, followed by three months of preparation. And I can't wait to learn more!! Making that call today was the first step on my journey.
Life is good?! Well,yes, it is- but its gonna be GREAT!!!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Land of Jen Playlist
I love to load my ipod with a bajillion songs, hit random and then be shocked and excited when my "favorite song" comes on. You'd think I wouldnt be suprised, since, well... I put it there to begin with. But that got me thinking.... can I really pick just one?
Right now its that dang Selena Gomez (Selena Gomez... really?! Really) song "I love you like a love song". I know its cheesy (and even worse tbecause shes probably singing about Justin Beiber) but I canNOT stop singing it in my head... or turning it up embarrassingly loud when it comes on the radio and singing like a fool. In fact.... excuse me while I download this little guilty pleasure.
OK, so with that out of my system, I can move on.
To make it on this list, the song must not only be awesome in general but must also meet the following Land of Jen criteria:
I must either squeal or swoon EVERYTIME I hear it.
I cant imagine life without ever hearing it again.
I would willingly belt it out at a karaoke bar- SOBER.
Without further ado, in no certain order, I present my TOP TEN ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS!!
1. Everything I Do- Bryan Adams
2. Centerfield- John Fogerty
3. I Want You To Want Me- Cheap Trick
4. The Chair- George Straight
5. Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison
6. Next To You- Buck Cherry
7. Pyromania- Def Leppard
8. You Shook Me- AC/DC
9. Constantly- Cross Canadian Ragweed
10. Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton
11. Rockin Me- Steve Miller Band
12. I Told You So- Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood version
Ok, OK, I know I said TEN- but hey, its my blog and I'll overshare if I want to! (ha!)
So, what songs do it for you? Which songs take you back, bring you up, make your day?
Right now its that dang Selena Gomez (Selena Gomez... really?! Really) song "I love you like a love song". I know its cheesy (and even worse tbecause shes probably singing about Justin Beiber) but I canNOT stop singing it in my head... or turning it up embarrassingly loud when it comes on the radio and singing like a fool. In fact.... excuse me while I download this little guilty pleasure.
OK, so with that out of my system, I can move on.
To make it on this list, the song must not only be awesome in general but must also meet the following Land of Jen criteria:
I must either squeal or swoon EVERYTIME I hear it.
I cant imagine life without ever hearing it again.
I would willingly belt it out at a karaoke bar- SOBER.
Without further ado, in no certain order, I present my TOP TEN ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS!!
1. Everything I Do- Bryan Adams
2. Centerfield- John Fogerty
3. I Want You To Want Me- Cheap Trick
4. The Chair- George Straight
5. Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison
6. Next To You- Buck Cherry
7. Pyromania- Def Leppard
8. You Shook Me- AC/DC
9. Constantly- Cross Canadian Ragweed
10. Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton
11. Rockin Me- Steve Miller Band
12. I Told You So- Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood version
Ok, OK, I know I said TEN- but hey, its my blog and I'll overshare if I want to! (ha!)
So, what songs do it for you? Which songs take you back, bring you up, make your day?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Good Ol' Days
Well, if you know me at all, you know I am a sucker for the sweet taste of nostalgia. There is nothing I like more than looking through old photos, leisurely perusing my "treasure chest", reading old diaries.... ah, the good ol' days.
The good ol' days, the bad ol' days....
the dad will you take me on a walk ol' days
the mom can I please just stay out a little later ol' days
the he's was my whole world weepy depressed teenager ol' days
the laugh until we cry ol' days
the lets drink out of keg cups till we puke ol' days
the oh crap I have to get a real job ol' days
the "I do" ol' days
the the wow someone let us have kids? ol' days
the toothless smiles and baby toddling ol' days
the my baby is in kindergarten ol' days
the look out she's getting a license ol' days
the oh shoot I spilled coffee in the freezer and made a holy mess as I rushed out the door ol' days
(really, I did do that.......YESTERDAY).
Get my point? Every moment in the past is the "ol' days". So, why should every past moment be relived, rehashed, dwelled upon and "what if-ed" to death?
There is no sense living in the "what if". Because "what if" is not reality. Reality is that we are where we are because of the choices we make along the way. Every little thing we've ever done has lead us to this very moment in time. And everything else is the past.
Luckily, I have had a pretty sweet life. And, I have a lot of good times to remember. I do love to look back, but I dont want to GO back. I try to remember that every moment that wasnt then is now. Every moment is a new beginning. Every moment is the beginning of a new memory.
So, I think that I will take these moments to go out and live life, forgive those who have wronged me, focus on the positive, make great memories and take every new moment that comes my way for the gift that it is.
The good ol' days, the bad ol' days....
the dad will you take me on a walk ol' days
the mom can I please just stay out a little later ol' days
the he's was my whole world weepy depressed teenager ol' days
the laugh until we cry ol' days
the lets drink out of keg cups till we puke ol' days
the oh crap I have to get a real job ol' days
the "I do" ol' days
the the wow someone let us have kids? ol' days
the toothless smiles and baby toddling ol' days
the my baby is in kindergarten ol' days
the look out she's getting a license ol' days
the oh shoot I spilled coffee in the freezer and made a holy mess as I rushed out the door ol' days
(really, I did do that.......YESTERDAY).
Get my point? Every moment in the past is the "ol' days". So, why should every past moment be relived, rehashed, dwelled upon and "what if-ed" to death?
There is no sense living in the "what if". Because "what if" is not reality. Reality is that we are where we are because of the choices we make along the way. Every little thing we've ever done has lead us to this very moment in time. And everything else is the past.
Luckily, I have had a pretty sweet life. And, I have a lot of good times to remember. I do love to look back, but I dont want to GO back. I try to remember that every moment that wasnt then is now. Every moment is a new beginning. Every moment is the beginning of a new memory.
So, I think that I will take these moments to go out and live life, forgive those who have wronged me, focus on the positive, make great memories and take every new moment that comes my way for the gift that it is.
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