Just a little bit more to go ...

So last night was much better. I ate dinner, took a hot bath, took an Advil-PM, and slept for 10 hours. Today I actually think I might survive.

This month is going to be tight money-wise for me and I just turned down 3 social events because I simply can't afford to spend the extra money. I'm hoping my ex- will take over the Netflix payment for a month or two to help me out. I think he will ... but I hate asking anyway.

I'm loving the weather lately. It's been in the low 70s and today it's only 66. Whoever heard of that kind of weather in Atlanta in August? (Ok, technically it's Sept 1st, but it's still summertime in the South.)

I'm going to hit the gym after lunch and try to get another good night's sleep tonight (maybe even w/out the help of the Advil). I'm so much less snarly after I sleep!
 
And your body needs sleep to repair itself. 10 hours, thats like, my dream sleep right there. I averaged about 4-6 a night for years and now I'm up to about 8 a night. If I could sleep for 10 hours straight, that would probably rejuvinate me into infancy.

Can't you just cancel the netflix?
 
Hey Kara,

I just wanted to chime in about our gorgeous weather that you mentioned! I'm loving it - 69 degrees when I went out for my walk yesterday and today looks like more of the same. Not our normal Deep South Summertime - ya reckon we'll pay for it later?

Hope you have a good day!
Sallybean
 
Just found out that Tmobile will charge extra to send out a paper bill. Ok, that's fine, I prefer to do things online anyway.

BUT .. here's the kicker. Small business accounts can't be accessed online. You can't view your full bill (just the total amt) or make changes to your account. You have to call in and go through the small business services group or an account rep.

So uh ... huh?

WTF, Tmobile?????
 
sleep well!!! Everyone needs some extra sleep sometimes...


and seriously... charge more for a paper bill!?!?!? freakin redonkulous!!!!:cuss:
 
Target has 2.6 oz packets of Albacore tuna on sale for $1.33 each. They're normally $2+ at the grocery store. I'm thinking of going back and buying a case. No joke. I'm wondering if they'll put the packets of chicken breast on sale next. I'll buy a case of that as well.

Now if I could find someplace that would put Fage yogurt on sale, I'd be a happy girl.

Nothing exciting going on today. I managed to make it into the 160s and now I'm sitting at 168. That's my usual pattern. I am kind of expecting a bump up into the low 170s here soon ... again, my usual pattern. OTOH, my body fat has gone down almost a full 1% (according to the monitor I bought, anyway - probably not completely accurate, but gives me a ballpark to work with).

I was mentioning to a friend today that September is a cursed month for me - everything bad that has ever happened to me in my life has happened in September (with one exception). I'm wondering if it would be possible to go to bed for the month and wake up on the other side, on Oct 1? No? Yes? Maybe? It was worth asking about anyway.

At least the weather has been nice - cool and breezy and really enjoyable. I've been out riding the bike the last few days. I'm breaking out the roller blades again this coming weekend. I'm determined not to look like a spaz on them. :)

Hope everyone else is doing well.
 
Kara,
Congrats on making it to the 160's! Hopefully you will be kissing those 170's good-bye forever!

Your comment reminds me of the song "Wake Me Up WHen September Ends" by Greenday... Here's to hoping that Sept. will be good to you this year, for a change!

Di
 
Di - I have that album and I've never noticed that song! How odd! Now I'm going to have to go listen to it when I get home.

Thanks for the good wishes. :)
 
Hey, Kara.

Thought I should finally drop in.

Did you get one of those impedance monitors? I don't know how accurate they are either, but I use one and I am just happy when the number goes down.

I'm sure we all wish we could go to bed for a while like that. Sadly, the likelihood is that the problems will either wait for you to get up again, or they will follow you and set your bed on fire or something. :)

Roller blades - I don't think I have the balance or coordination to use those things. I'd look like a real spaz. And then fall down. A lot.
But then, who cares if you look like a spaz if you are having fun?
 
Hahah, Cord. When I was talking to my friend, I said that with my luck I'd fall out of bed and break something, so I might as well just deal. :)

What's the line from Better Off Dead? Buck up, little camper! :D (Not that I'm a big John Cusack fan or anything.)
 
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What's the line from Better Off Dead? Buck up, little camper! :D (Not that I'm a big John Cusack fan or anything.)
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Okay, if you can quote any line form Better off Dead, you're a HUGE John Cusack fan. :)

Which is okay - if they make a movie about my life, I want him to play me.

Although they'll need to put a fat suit on him for the first (half? 2/3? 7/8? I hope it's only half) of the movie.
 
Holding steady at 168 this morning. If I stay here for another day, I'll change my signature. Whoo.

I spatchcocked a chicken (sounds dirty, doesn't it!) last night and grilled it flat on the grill. Stuffed the skin with lemon pieces, rubbed it all over with chili powder and olive oil, and let it go for about 9 mins a side. Perfectly juicy, lemony, really really good. H ate the skin and left the breasts for me. I made a cabbage, sesame, and peanut "slaw" sort of thing to go with it.

I'm not sure if I'm managing my stress better or what, but last night was the first night all week that I haven't woken up in the middle of the night with heartburn. Not gonna question it - just gonna appreciate it.

That's about it. Lots of stuff going on - but all of it is in that in-between stage where I can't *do* anything about it; I just have to wait for responses and call backs.

Hope everyone is having a good Thursday!
 
I think the color scheme has been decided on - it'll be a darker, slatey sort of blue with brown/taupe accents
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Nice colour combination! Believe it or not ive only ever painted once in my life and it wasn’t even my room. It was an office space we were using for a club-but it was tons of fun. Have fun painting!

I was mentioning to a friend today that September is a cursed month for me - everything bad that has ever happened to me in my life has happened in September (with one exception). I'm wondering if it would be possible to go to bed for the month and wake up on the other side, on Oct 1? No? Yes? Maybe? It was worth asking about anyway.
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As much as I love school I hate it when midterms and finals roll around. So if you ever discover a way to sleep through that much time, please let me in on the secret. If you do I promise I’ll share my chocolate with you. (Please understand that this is no small gesture. I never share my chocolate)

Kara, it seems every time I read your journal you are going through a stressful time of one sort or another. Its damn amazing that you work through it without letting it affect how you eat. Truly Inspirational!
 
Kara, it seems every time I read your journal you are going through a stressful time of one sort or another. Its damn amazing that you work through it without letting it affect how you eat. Truly Inspirational!
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Really it's just the same stress that I've been dealing with for the last 2 years - it just comes in waves. I'm really really really hoping that this latest foray into the legal system will be a huge step towards resolving it (or at least a large part of it) once and for all. I know that's kinda cryptic, but it's convoluted and involves things I can't go into in detail for legal reasons. I'm just hoping that eventually I'll be able to put it all behind me and move forward with the rest of my life.

Honestly the eating well while stressed started out with realizing that even though I couldn't control a lot of stuff in my life, I *can* control my eating. For a long time it was the only thing I DID have control of. It's a little bit of stability for me.

That said, I'm not always that in control. Don't let me fool you :) I've had my share of times that I've said "screw it" and eaten things I shouldn't have. I just try not to let it happen too often! :)
 
2 years!? Are you sure you haven’t killed anyone yet?? Wow I really hope this all ends soon for you-anything that involves legalities is bound to be a pain, but this sounds downright hellish.
 
Hellish is a good way to describe it. Emotionally draining, too.

But ... today is a good day. I've had my morning yogurt and coffee. I got a bunch of legal docs in the mail to my attorney this morning (plus another payment ... ack!). I got the living room vacuumed (and it's amazing how much that makes the living room look better). I'm feeling productive.

Last night's dinner was salmon burgers and they turned out REALLY well. I was surprised. They're a little dry, so next time I'm going to try tweaking them some, but aside from that, the flavor was great!

Here's the recipe (loosely based on Mark Bittman's version, by way of Ezra Pound Cake's website):

1 lb salmon filets (skinned and cut into chunks)
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup ground oats (or bread crumbs, if you prefer)
1 tbsp capers
1 shallot, peeled and cut into chunks

Put half the salmon in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and pulse until well mixed. Add the rest of the salmon and continue to pulse until the salmon is completely ground up (but not a paste).

Form into 4 patties, brush with olive oil, and cook in a hot skillet (I used my cast iron one) over medium heat for 4 mins each side.

Serve on a whole grain bun, topped with remoulade mixed with a little mayo, lettuce, and tomato.

Each salmon patty is 264 calories, 14g fat, 224mg sodium, 5.2g carbs, 1g fiber, 26g protein.
 
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