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piploverHello, everyone! Sorry I've been so quiet lately, but Christmas has been taking its toll on me, and I don't want to fill up my list with my whining. I've been trying to keep my spirits up and not be depressed by the crazy customers or the fact I have to work a regular shift on Christmas day. Yeah, still feeling the sting of that one.
But my family is going to be celebrating on Christmas Eve, so I'm trying to stay upbeat and just enjoy the season as much as I can.
So, enough of that.
The cats are doing well, and I'm doing all right. My stomach is still being touchy, and I'm trying to take it one day at a time and not worry that I'll never be 100% again. I have good days that are becoming more, so I'm going to be happy about that and deal with the pain when I have to.
My apartment is all decorated, I have pumpkin eggnog in the fridge, and since I'm working from home I can have all the Christmas music or movies on in the background that I can stand. Plus, my two little monsters are keeping me company!
Also, I talked to my manager and asked about the possibility of being able to work from home a few days a week and coming in to the building the others. I think that would be a great way to keep my stress down and save on gas, but also get me out of the apartment and around people. I don't know if I will be able to, but the question has been asked and they're looking into it for me.
Also also! I talked to my sister yesterday and it turns out March will not be a good time for me to visit, as she will be trying to survive finals and essays out the wazoo. So I'm going to head over in April. Now I have to find out if I want to arrange to be there for the royal wedding, or skip that madness and go a bit earlier to miss it, but still get some of the excitement. Any thoughts from my England friends?
I'm really looking forward to seeing her and London again. And also meeting some of you who have been so amazing to me, but who I have never met face to face. My sister said pretty much anytime after the first week in April, so anyone have any ideas?
I'm also looking forward to meeting her boyfriend. He's a royal marine and will have just come back from Afghanistan. He sounds like a very nice man who is treating my sister well, but I think it would be great to just meet him! I didn't even meet my sister's ex-husband until right before her wedding, lol! Not that they are anywhere near there. They have only been dating for a few months. But still....
I'm looking forward to visiting some of the pubs near where she lives and trying not to make a fool of myself. My sister is a drinker, and so are a lot of her friends. I am not. We're very much two totally different people, and we don't go in the same circles at all. But still... I think it will be fun!
Also, going in April will give me more time to lose the weight! I still have my heart set on losing 30 pounds before I head over. I know I can do this! I just have to really work at it. My main problem is getting out and exercising. Recently I've been so tired that's it's a struggle just getting out of bed in the morning. Part of it is the cold weather, and another is fighting depression. But I think once Christmas has passed, I'll feel a lot better and able to take on the world!
Plus, I'll have more vacation time saved up, and more money, lol!
So, this is where I stand right now. I've sent out the most of my Christmas cards, just have to get a few more stamps and then the rest will be shipped out. I have all but one of my presents bought, and I'm just hoping to survive in relatively good spirits.
Anyway, not much else to report! I'll be starting to post my massive Holmes epic probably next week (SQUEE!!) and I'm getting excited about that. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and you are all doing well. Take care!
But my family is going to be celebrating on Christmas Eve, so I'm trying to stay upbeat and just enjoy the season as much as I can.
So, enough of that.
The cats are doing well, and I'm doing all right. My stomach is still being touchy, and I'm trying to take it one day at a time and not worry that I'll never be 100% again. I have good days that are becoming more, so I'm going to be happy about that and deal with the pain when I have to.
My apartment is all decorated, I have pumpkin eggnog in the fridge, and since I'm working from home I can have all the Christmas music or movies on in the background that I can stand. Plus, my two little monsters are keeping me company!
Also, I talked to my manager and asked about the possibility of being able to work from home a few days a week and coming in to the building the others. I think that would be a great way to keep my stress down and save on gas, but also get me out of the apartment and around people. I don't know if I will be able to, but the question has been asked and they're looking into it for me.
Also also! I talked to my sister yesterday and it turns out March will not be a good time for me to visit, as she will be trying to survive finals and essays out the wazoo. So I'm going to head over in April. Now I have to find out if I want to arrange to be there for the royal wedding, or skip that madness and go a bit earlier to miss it, but still get some of the excitement. Any thoughts from my England friends?
I'm really looking forward to seeing her and London again. And also meeting some of you who have been so amazing to me, but who I have never met face to face. My sister said pretty much anytime after the first week in April, so anyone have any ideas?
I'm also looking forward to meeting her boyfriend. He's a royal marine and will have just come back from Afghanistan. He sounds like a very nice man who is treating my sister well, but I think it would be great to just meet him! I didn't even meet my sister's ex-husband until right before her wedding, lol! Not that they are anywhere near there. They have only been dating for a few months. But still....
I'm looking forward to visiting some of the pubs near where she lives and trying not to make a fool of myself. My sister is a drinker, and so are a lot of her friends. I am not. We're very much two totally different people, and we don't go in the same circles at all. But still... I think it will be fun!
Also, going in April will give me more time to lose the weight! I still have my heart set on losing 30 pounds before I head over. I know I can do this! I just have to really work at it. My main problem is getting out and exercising. Recently I've been so tired that's it's a struggle just getting out of bed in the morning. Part of it is the cold weather, and another is fighting depression. But I think once Christmas has passed, I'll feel a lot better and able to take on the world!
Plus, I'll have more vacation time saved up, and more money, lol!
So, this is where I stand right now. I've sent out the most of my Christmas cards, just have to get a few more stamps and then the rest will be shipped out. I have all but one of my presents bought, and I'm just hoping to survive in relatively good spirits.
Anyway, not much else to report! I'll be starting to post my massive Holmes epic probably next week (SQUEE!!) and I'm getting excited about that. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and you are all doing well. Take care!