1.22.2008

22 days...strep still here

So you know how I was trying to make this year better. I'm still trying - while I still have strep! I'm on my second dose on antibiotics.

What a way to ring in the new year. Spend the first 22 days sick on and off with strep

1.13.2008

i love sleep...

I love to sleep. I think that’s one of my favorite things. Or maybe its just the fact of waking up refreshed. I am able to be 10 times more productive. Normally I have to have 8 hours of sleep to be refreshed. No less than 7 to not be cranky. I went to bed around 9:30 Friday night and slept 9 hours. It felt so good. I think I’m going to start sleeping 9 hours every night if I can fit it in.

Anyways, I just woke up and I had another premonition. I often have them. Although sometimes I know it’s a premonition after I wake up. Other times I don’t even remember the dream until it starts to happen. I’ve had them ever since I can remember. And they’ve been about the most mundane things, like going to go eat. I have had them about my best friend, even when we weren’t talking. I guess I should just consider it a blessing that I can sometimes see these things beforehand. It’s just hard to see the things that don’t want to happen before they happen.

1.11.2008

Talk about stress...

I officially start my last class of the MBA program tomorrow. This whole program has felt like it has gone by fast (after all, it’s only been a year), but in some respects it seems like last year was the slowest. Sitting in those classes 9 to 5, some were easier than others. But those that drug throughout the day were so slow.

I have one last group project and unfortunately how well we do on this group project hinges on whether I pass this class or not. I have to pass the class because it’s the exit class to receive my degree.

We have to pick a public or private company and create a 3-year strategic plan with an exit strategy. We also have to do an environmental analysis. We have from tomorrow until April 26 to complete it. From what I hear, you end up practically turning in a book. And we have to give a presentation.

Talk about stress. Everything rides on this project. It includes everything we’ve learned – accounting, finance, marketing, international business, etc. The dean of the program is our instructor.

So if I’m freaking out in April – don’t mind me. I’m just trying to pass this class so the past year won’t be worth nothing!

By the way, no more school after this…at least for the next couple of years.

1.08.2008

so 10 more it is...hopefully

I headed back to the gym this week. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I started on a Monday, because I tend to have my most energy. Therefore it was easy to finish my 40-minute workout.

I finally determined what my goal weight will be - 125. To some that may sound a bit too much, but I would be satisfied at 130. I say 125, because we all know it’s a lot harder to “maintain” your weight. So I’d like to have some breathing room. I picked 125 after Mischa Barton’s arrest for a DUI. Her mugshot with all of her stats were plastered all over the television. Height: 5’9; Weight: 125. I’m 5'7 or 5'8, so I figured I should be about her weight.

I’m quite surprised with all of this though. On my weigh-in day, Monday, I was way too scared to step on the scale. (I haven’t been officially on WW since Christmas.) When I went to the doctor in between that I had gained 2 pounds (eek!) Imagine my surprise when I stepped on the scale and I’ve lost even more weight. Overall, I’ve lost a total of 12 pounds since I started this endeavor in late October. (I lost those 2 pounds somewhere in between. Maybe guilt?)

I guess I keep having these visions of me laying poolside all flabby and overweight. I’ve got to look decent this summer. Last summer, I used school as an excuse. This summer there’s no excuses. I have six months to look acceptable.

So 10 more it is…hopefully

1.04.2008

what a way to start 2008...

I have strep. I have strep. I had to write it twice, because I can't quite believe it. What a way to bring in the new year. Here I go finally trying to be positive and I end up with strep.

I was so happy to go back to work on Wednesday. I got bored at home, off from work for almost 2 weeks. I tried to ignore my sore throat but when it had gotten worse by Thursday morning, I decided to go to the doctor downstairs at work. (I felt like I was in grade school again, going to see the nurse.)

She tested me for strep, which I was surprised I ended up having. I haven't had it in ages. But I guess the test doesn't lie and it came back positive. I was told I was contagious for the next 24 hours and not to cough, share drinks or etc. with anyone.

Once I came back to my desk with the diagnosis, everyone treated me like I was alien. No one wanted to come near me (not that I was trying to get by anyone), so I worked from home. I went in for half a day today to do the things I couldn't do at home.

What a way to start 2008...

1.01.2008

2008...time flies

I’m glad 2008 is here. I think this year will be a bit brighter for me than 2007. I don’t want to dwell too much on the past two years which have been, let’s just say, not the best for the books. I spent practically the entire 2007 in school. I'm not complaining. I did it to myself. I knew exactly what I was doing when I signed up for school. I'm just glad that's over with. I felt like I was dreaming the entire year. Now I just want to look forward, because there’s a lot to look at.

For one, I’m going to Italy! I keep forgetting about it and the weeks are going by fast. So there is a little more than two months left until one of my friends and I leave for Italy. I think it’s really going to be an adventure. I’m going to try and remember every minute of it.

There will inevitably be bad times. It's no doubt dad will only get more sick, until he gets a kidney. I'd be wise in guessing there will probably be another death in the family. There has been at least one since 2006. (I think people are just getting at the age.) Not to mention, there is a chance I will get laid off in the next month, but I'll try to be optimistic.

The good news is I’ll be officially graduating with my masters degree in May. Mother has talked me into walking. I still don’t see the point – I really don’t remember my last two graduations, so why this one? But she agreed to pay for everything from the invitations to the cap and gown. I’ll just be happy to have that piece of paper.

While we are on the subject of school – yes, one class left – and I have a major group project. The best part is my whole year won’t be bogged down in classes. Life can go back to normal, or at least as best as it can.

I hope to do some more travelling this year too. After all, I won’t have school to take up my time – at least two more trips. (I have to put that new camera to use).

Not to mention, I’ll be going to at least two weddings this year. One of my friends and my mom’s godson is getting married. And, another friend just got engaged (last night!). Man, that’s a sign. Almost all of my friends will be married. Am I getting old or what? Pretty soon, they will be popping out babies. (Hey, just don’t call me to babysit. – j/k)

I was looking at pictures not too long ago of my friends and I when we were in college. It seems so long ago; we look so young. We are adults now, which is a little scary to me. You remember when people always asked you, “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” We are almost at the 10 years.

Wow, now ain’t that something.