Smallish Update, Seeing the Light of Gloom
Welp here I am, near 4 oclock in the morning and I am up. Sleepy but up. The CPap maching is doing its job, mind you. But my allergies are not caught up yet, so I have been waking up unable to breathe through my nose (sort of essential with CPAP Machines.
Soooo...a bit of an update, in a bit of silver lining.
Work - I made my numbers. For those on gchat, I not only made them, I bragged about them in an in your face type attitude. I have worked very hard on my accounts. Last quarter they increased our bonuses "significantly" (their word, not mind. I have no idea the actual amount) if we made our numbers. Last quarter, I did not make my numbers. This one, I did, and it looks like a small number made the numbers. So the significantly increased amount of money is split less ways :). I am getting a nice bonus. I am approximating about $500. Probably mid January. YAY! That money is mine. I am going clothes shopping, since I cannot tell you the last time I bought new clothes for me. I will probably take Maddy Cat, since she has become a lil diva and loves to do the girly thing. Any other takers? (girls please. I like shopping with guys too, but alas, I am missing my girly times!)
Kids - Improving. B and M still fight with each other. But B is working on his respect, and M is working on not being a pain. All three have their own "thing" they excel in - Calen plays the clarinet, Brennan is in Tang Su Do, and Madison is in dance. Later on this morning, we get UVerse (DSL answer to Cable TV) as a Christmas gift for the family. They are very excited because we have not had any sort of enhanced television in well over a year. We are also working out reward systems for them involving grades, chores, and behavior. Seems to be working and it isn't even finalized yet. Well, for the most part. But everything has some set backs, eh?
Marriage - Robert is still my only and I am still happily married. Due to financial situations, Robert is always gone to work :P, but when he is here, the time is better. The problem mentioned previously worked itself out, as problems in marriages can do (not necessarily but can. Realistically speaking, we have gotten screwed over enough from "hoping for the best", that I never expect the best with screw ups or not following through on something. Ever.) I miss my best friend, but know it is temporary. PS - I am making him cut his hair tomorrow.
Health - Better. Since I started the CPAP machine around over a month ago, I have had two migraines, and less then a dozen minor headaches. (dont keep count of the minor headaches that go away with one or two tylenol or something) The migraines I had I can definitely track to sinuses and allergies. Allergy shots will help that in the long run, so can only wait and continue on the course I am on. I am so glad I went to a neurologist! Weight wise, I start Weight Watchers in January for portion control, and am continuing to work out at home. Wish I could still do yoga at Apple, but sadly, I can't bring myself to do it without Robert. I mean, I COULD do it, but I can't motivate without him for yoga, probably because it is just "something we did together". Starting January or February, I am going to start bellydancing classes on my own.
Cam - IC is fulfilling. OOC is status quo, par for the course. I had minor burnout where I took a semi break but didn't actually step away for about a month. I am easing back as time allows.
Ive decided I want to go back to school again. Obviously it will have to wait, but am ready to finish my degree, and challenge my mind again.
That's it for now. Allergy med is starting to work so I am gonna catch a few zzzs. Over and out.
~E
Soooo...a bit of an update, in a bit of silver lining.
Work - I made my numbers. For those on gchat, I not only made them, I bragged about them in an in your face type attitude. I have worked very hard on my accounts. Last quarter they increased our bonuses "significantly" (their word, not mind. I have no idea the actual amount) if we made our numbers. Last quarter, I did not make my numbers. This one, I did, and it looks like a small number made the numbers. So the significantly increased amount of money is split less ways :). I am getting a nice bonus. I am approximating about $500. Probably mid January. YAY! That money is mine. I am going clothes shopping, since I cannot tell you the last time I bought new clothes for me. I will probably take Maddy Cat, since she has become a lil diva and loves to do the girly thing. Any other takers? (girls please. I like shopping with guys too, but alas, I am missing my girly times!)
Kids - Improving. B and M still fight with each other. But B is working on his respect, and M is working on not being a pain. All three have their own "thing" they excel in - Calen plays the clarinet, Brennan is in Tang Su Do, and Madison is in dance. Later on this morning, we get UVerse (DSL answer to Cable TV) as a Christmas gift for the family. They are very excited because we have not had any sort of enhanced television in well over a year. We are also working out reward systems for them involving grades, chores, and behavior. Seems to be working and it isn't even finalized yet. Well, for the most part. But everything has some set backs, eh?
Marriage - Robert is still my only and I am still happily married. Due to financial situations, Robert is always gone to work :P, but when he is here, the time is better. The problem mentioned previously worked itself out, as problems in marriages can do (not necessarily but can. Realistically speaking, we have gotten screwed over enough from "hoping for the best", that I never expect the best with screw ups or not following through on something. Ever.) I miss my best friend, but know it is temporary. PS - I am making him cut his hair tomorrow.
Health - Better. Since I started the CPAP machine around over a month ago, I have had two migraines, and less then a dozen minor headaches. (dont keep count of the minor headaches that go away with one or two tylenol or something) The migraines I had I can definitely track to sinuses and allergies. Allergy shots will help that in the long run, so can only wait and continue on the course I am on. I am so glad I went to a neurologist! Weight wise, I start Weight Watchers in January for portion control, and am continuing to work out at home. Wish I could still do yoga at Apple, but sadly, I can't bring myself to do it without Robert. I mean, I COULD do it, but I can't motivate without him for yoga, probably because it is just "something we did together". Starting January or February, I am going to start bellydancing classes on my own.
Cam - IC is fulfilling. OOC is status quo, par for the course. I had minor burnout where I took a semi break but didn't actually step away for about a month. I am easing back as time allows.
Ive decided I want to go back to school again. Obviously it will have to wait, but am ready to finish my degree, and challenge my mind again.
That's it for now. Allergy med is starting to work so I am gonna catch a few zzzs. Over and out.
~E