holy cow a post!

I know it has been awhile. Golly I don’t even remember the last update. I am going to blame Facebook. Ha ha Soooo this will be one of those glossy overviews.

Ok so last we left our heroine…ha ha actually things here are going pretty well. As some of you know I am working at a great job and so far so good…it has been seven months. I started contract in October and was hired on permanently in December. Funny thing about this job…absolutely NO training…had to figure it out as I go. Which at times has been quite challenging. I have only had one minor snafu, but one in seven months is pretty good. In fact the Executive Vice President, which is two down from our CEO sent me a couple of IMs letting me know he was fine and not upset with me or whatever, which was contrary to what I was lead to believe. Considering we are a multi-million dollar company, that is pretty impressive.

Following that vein…I am going back to school this fall to get my Master’s. I know crazy. However, First Data is paying for it and it is a great opportunity and I think it will be interesting to following along in Marketing and Communications, which is where I am working at here.
Let’s see on the health front, I am not sure what some of you know or what not. Last May I started getting tired all the time, I mean like falling asleep at my desk type of tired. So I eventually went to the doctor and they couldn’t find anything wrong. So what did they do, they threw some meds at it and said that should work…mind you they didn’t really get at the root of the issue. I have changed my diet and such, I was doing ok except recently I feel thing slowly creeping back as in the constant tiredness and such. I am considering going to a gastroendologist. We will see what the regular doctor says this time around. But other than that I am doing pretty well.

Enjoying life…just planning things with friends…trying to get a trip planned for vacation this summer, since it has been awhile. oh here is a picture of me with my new car...always wanted a DeLorean Time machine.
Kitties are doing really well…Finnegan is now up to 15 pounds! I know it is crazy to think he is not even a year yet. Trinity has fared very well adjusting to her new companion. I think she actually likes him sometimes. Especially when she doesn’t think I am looking. Pictures of the not so little guy.

Well..that is about it. I know it has been forever and I am sorry to be SUCH a slacker…thank you for your notes and post on Facebook. I am going to do my best to be a better blogger. Thanks for reading and hope you are all doing well!! Blessings!!!

self-respect

It is Monday; all weekends should be three days.

So, I was trying to sleep last night and I was thinking about what I wanted to blog. I had it pretty much nailed down. Wouldn't you know it…I can't remember most of it this morning. Ha ha ha

Well, I can talk about some hard choices I had to make last week and really realizing what is important to me.
It is funny, a lot can happen in a short period of time...especially when you make specific and deliberate decisions. I said to someone, I am not the same person I was three months ago. Which considering I was wallowing in self-piety from March to May, that is a good thing. hehe

It is funny, for the first time in my life I actually have respect for myself…and doing things that are good and healthy for me. As in my diet and who I am hanging out with and not drinking and such.

It is funny; I was talking to a girlfriend Friday night. As much as I know that I deserve respect, to be treated well and to know that someone does respect you, it doesn't necessarily change your feelings towards someone. I think that this would be the area I am trying to figure out. How do you tell your heart to go another direction?

Other than that, I am doing well. Minus the fact I had some red meat yesterday for lunch, I still haven't eaten since then, I feel horrible. Learned my lesson the hard way, never again!

It is the beginning of a new week…I hope that all goes well for you and yours this week..and that you remember that happiness does not come from your circumstances. I am not saying that because everything in my life is great and grand. Heck no, there is one thing, that if I had the power to change I would, however, I can not, I can not make others do what I want them to or can I change this situation, so you have to realize you have done what you can and welll deal with it. This has been a HARD lesson for me to learn..ouch! Take care for now!

Friday, June 13th

Good morning and Happy Friday!
I have expanded my blog list. So hello to all of you! I usually try to post this at home, however, since I am at work....

I do hope that everyone is doing well today. I am actually doing well. Things have settled down and just am doing well. I have started at a place that I really like. They have given me some pretty hefty responsibilities. I like it…I stay busy. Everyone is very nice and not down in the mouth and complaining about their jobs. People actually want to be here. My boss, who is an engineer, has a great personality and actually greets me in the morning and asks how I am. Amazing isn't it?

It has been almost a week of doing my new way of eating…and I feel pretty good. I have lost close to 15 pounds and am in need of some new pants. I just feel better. I am also conducting an experiment and seeing just how my nutrition intake affects my health.

I am hoping to be able to go off Advair eventually. What a blessing that would be. I will say that life without caffiene has bee pretty good. I still struggle with the yawning in the mornings, however, I am curious if that is more related to my asthma, something to look into. I have also started to brew my own kombucha tea. I started my first batch last night, hopefully I will not kill the culture. You can google it if you are interested. It is very good and good for you.

This weekend starts the Renaissance Festival, I will probably be going on Sunday. Pirate time. On Saturday a friend of mine is playing at Elitch Gardens. He is in the band "Mercy Me", they had a couple songs on the radio last year. "I Can Only imagine" and oh what is that other song, that is the one I particularly like. "Here with Me". They played them all the time on the radio.

Anywho, that will be a fun day riding some roller coasters and such.
Otherwise, things are pretty calm…just plugging along and no drama to report... *sigh* (of relief) you do not know how nice that is to type. It is just relaxing to type that.
I AM thinking about getting another kitty. Trinity seems a little lonely at times…and I am gone a lot. We will see I am still weighing the pros and cons. Other than that, not much new. Things are really good.

Have a great weekend and thanks for your notes! I really do love hearing from everyone…I apologize if I do not write you back personally, it isn't personal.

I will post this later at my blog and if you have a blog, please send me your address, I love to catch up on things.
http://nnaydolem.blogspot.com

and so it begins

Good evening...well it is evening as i am typing this. Tonite I ran to the store and got food for the week. as some of you know i have been eating healthier and such. I have lost 12 pounds thus far, which is a nice benefit of eating healthy. however, that was not the main reason for changing.

I did it because i just wanted to feel better period. i wanted to eat things that wouldn't make me feel bad and things that we are naturally supposed to have. So this week I am going to do a totally raw diet. That means nothing cooked for a week. I am actually looking forward to it. I have been doing really good and almost have stopped eating meat entirely.

It has seemed like a strange concept for me not having any meat, however I think that it has been a good change. AND with that exercising, of course with my foot there will be no running as of yet, however there are several things I can start doing and I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things.

So wish me luck! I will try to keep up on my blog now that things are more on the positive side. Trinity says hello, well actually she says meow...hehe

Oh before I forget...my friend and I went to a 1940s dance this weekend, we dressed up and everything. It was a lot of fun a B-17 bomber and other airplanes. I was told we looked like we stepped out of 1942. I will get pictures up as soon as I can.

I hope you all are well! Blessings!!

change, change, change

I am amazed that how just one decision in your life can make such change. I decided about well, almost a month now to be a different person, to make more positive life choices. In, that to not focus on the negative and to just really look at those around me and to reevaluate what and who I want to be.

Granted life is not perfect and just because you decide that things are going to be different doesn’t mean that one is automatically different, however, I think with slow steps you can look at what is really important to you.

One of the biggest changes I have made is in my lifestyle. I have been switching over to organic foods, in that, no more diary, no red meats, no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners and nothing processed. Eventually, I would like to do more raw foods, as for now I still enjoy a whole wheat berry scone from time to time.

I think the hardest change as been the caffeine issue. I have completely given up caffeine and soda and all things of that nature. Honestly, it is like a huge personality change in me. I know that does sound rather silly. However, as most of you know I have been on well let’s just say it flighty and hyper side of things. Granted, I am still outgoing and such, however, I am, what is the word, more stable, less random I guess.

My favorite was a guy I was working with at the State after about a week, he comes into my office and says, so are you doing ok? You seem really quiet lately. I at the time did not think anything of it, responded yes, I am just working. So this went on for a bit and then I realized, it was the lack of the caffeine. Which I know might sound silly to some, however, for me it was a real addiction. So I am happy to say I am no longer dealing with that issue.

I have also stopped drinking for the most part. I think that if there is a special occasion, that would be different, but to just drink for drinking sake, it isn’t worth the extra calories or the money. Ha ha

One of the major things I have decided is that I am on a dating hiatus, I think that I need to focus on things in my own life that I need to change instead of being concerned about someone else. I can not say that has been an easy decision, however, it is one that I feel is necessary at this time.

So some good stuff in my life, I am actually doing really well. Thanks for reading and I hope you are all doing well.

signifance

I am so blessed…God is gracious and He has given me the encouragement when I have needed it.

Last nite I had dinner with a dear friend and he was just beyond encouraging. He actually says to me..you have so much unlocked potential, you are intelligent, you have an open-mind and you are willing to learn. I was like wow! No one has actually articulated that to me before…it really meant a lot that someone actually expressed it. The best part there was no hidden agenda behind it, not trying to get something for it or anything. It was just a friend expressing their opinion. Which really meant a lot to me.

THAN…This morning I came in and the gal I have been working for brought me a present of GORGEOUS earrings. I love them! (Deborah you would too) she says I just wish you success in all you do. I have been here about a month…and she says to me yesterday, I don’t believe the reasons you were let go from DW. You are always finding new ways of doing things…you are very bright and you have a great personality…and a great teacher. I am like holy cow!

It just was nice to have a day of positiveness and to know that ya know I am blessed and this really is the start of something new and I am very excited about all the opportunities that are in front of me. I have three interviews this week…one on Monday and some other opportunities. So that is VERY exciting. All I have to say..is, it is about time! J

Love you all! Thanks your prayers and support!! *hugs* and I am slowly switching to Gmail…been having hotmail issues!

am i too nice??

so i know it has been awhile...so HI everyone...things here are better. i am doing some contract work for the state at the office of consumer council.

welll i have been doing a lot of thinking lately...and so here is a question...why is it that people who are nice seem to be taken advantage of? and those you are so called friends end up being liars, cheaters, and have no moral compass, seem to get away with things with no need to take responsibility for their actions.

well i have decided to stop letting that happen. Yes i will continue to be myself and loving and caring, however i am no longer going to let things just slide by anymore. people need to take responsibility for things they do...and for the consequences. Especially when they affect other people's life so deeply.

I haven't given thought to how i am going to do this...however...people sloughing off their responsibilities and going back on their word...i will no longer put up with...i am tired of being so nice that i get taken advantage of...i am going to start standing up for myself and well not be a doormat, because.."you are such a nice person."

so otherwise i am great...been walking to work saving money on gas....only have one more piece of furniture and then i am set! been making new friends down here and it is a great area. Ok i need to get ready for work...miss y'all and take care!!!

OOHHHH i almost forgot!!! I have some news that i will be sharing soon! i just need to get things confirmed and all that good stuff! I will let you know as soon as i can!

blah blah blog

So I do nothing all day except for looking for a job. Blah, I tell you it gets boring after awhile. I mean my place is pretty much put together except for the few pieces of furniture and an area rug.

I am doing ok for the most part…ok I lied I am bored out if my mind. I am going crazy and trying to stay out of a funk. It isn’t working too well. I have had a few interviews and they have looked pretty good. I am waiting for some call backs. One is with a graphics company and I am really hoping that works out. The president was on vacation until today. They want someone with a personality and not a freaking piece of cardboard.

It is funny…how one person can effect your life so dramatically…how their lack of social skills or lack of a personality can make one miserable…I hate to say that…I know I need to let my anger go, I just can’t seem to. So yeah I don’t know.

So I am just in a bad mood…hahaha sorry to be such a downer, however that is where I am at. Just pretty much blah! So there ya go..not much else to report. I know I am pathetic sometimes. hahahaha