Couch update #3

We are not getting the couch on Saturday. I/We are so bummed out. Turns out the salesman told us wrong and called today (John was off) to apologize. We will get a call in two weeks to set up when the couch will be ready for delivery.

Boo.

~*~*~*Stay tuned, as I'm sure the couch saga isn't over!~*~*~*

New Couch, Part Two!

Well, we found out that our new couch is going to be delivered this Saturday!!!!!!

Yes, I used an entire post just for that announcement.

As we weren't expecting it until the end of May, this is exciting stuff in our lives!

New Couch

You know that my life must be dull when I've decided to post about a new couch, but John and I are really excited about this!!!

We are in the market for a new couch. Down in our basement, where our largest T.V. is located, we have John's bachelor pad futon. Talk about U N C O M F O R T A B L E!!!! Yuck. We've been talking for some time about getting something new down there, and we found something that was on sale and just too good to pass up. Also helps that our refund came in from the State, so that'll be used to pay for the new couch.
And here it is:The center console does not fold down in the one we hope to get, but the two ends do recline out. We couldn't pass up the deal as the couch is 50% off.

Thanks Uncle Sam!

A good "marriage" week

In the hustle and bustle of life, we so often get wrapped up in the hectic ebb and flow of life that we forget about each other. It isn't that we don't communicate, but so many times I'm in bed before John or vice versa, or I'm so consumed with grading that we don't get to spend quality time during the week together. This week was different, though. We had a really good week, taking time for each other and enjoying our lives.

I love it when John spoils me. This week he came home with a bouquet of roses on Wednesday night. I don't need flowers or gifts to make me happy, but I had had a rough weekend (I won't lie...Easter Sunday was not a happy day for me) and I had been suffering from a string of headaches, so his pink roses really put a smile upon my face.

Then last night (Friday night) we went out for dinner and then went to Gam.eWo.rks to act like kids again. We had a great time. I think my dad would be proud of me for my driving ability, as I beat John at every driving game we played. We also played some air hockey (it was pretty tied), basketball (he DEFINITELY beat me at basketball), and a fun ride that moves up and down trying to pop an opponent's balloon (I won that one, too). Best of all, over all my wins, was the sheer laughter and smile we both had on our faces. I guess a little friendly competition isn't harmful in a marriage, and in all reality, it was a lot of fun.

Back on the Wagon, I Hope, for Good!

I originally started this blog over 100 posts ago to follow my journey in losing weight. Somewhere along the way I fell off the wagon. I seem to do that a LOT. I'm not proud of that fact AT ALL, but it is the truth. My poor family has been so supportive throughout all my times of getting on the wagon and falling back off. I contemplated not even making mention of my new goals and stint on the wagon, for fear that those around me would think "here she goes A G A I N" (make sure to say this with a COMPLETELY sarcastic tone and slow down when you say the word again). But, I feel the need to blog about it. Thankfully I have found my way back to the wagon that I got off of too many months ago, and I feel as if this time I *might* be back on for good.

This all started compliments of last weekend. I went to see New Kids on the Block with my girlfriends. I had a great time getting my hair done up all big with high bangs and wings, as well as sporting some FABULOUS blue eyeshadow (NOT). We then made t-shirts with iron-on pictures of our favorite New Kid. Well, I thought I looked good. Wow, was I WRONG. I'm ashamed that my friends have put pictures of me on their Facebook pages. I cry anytime I see my picture. That was kind of the last straw. That made me say for once and for all, enough is enough.

So, I'm thinking of re-joining Weight Watchers. I know the program works and I know about the program. I wouldn't attend meetings, as I enjoy them but also find them not 100% helpful all the time, so I'm kicking around the idea of trying out the online program. (If you've done this, let me know your thoughts of the matter.) I feel like I need the accountability. While I know the program and HATE the idea of spending money to check in online, I feel like it will help me stay a little more on track than what I'm doing right now.

I've also headed back into the gym. John and I just got into such a funk and the gym wasn't anything we wanted to be a part of. But I've returned. Today I even ran for five minutes. Whoop dee do, five minutes, right? Well, of the fifty five minutes I was on the treadmill doing interval training, I forced myself to do five one-minute runs. I'm NOT a runner by any shape, build, or make-up, but I know what running can do for the heart and body, so I'm trying little sprints. I wouldn't say I LOVE it, but it isn't horrible.

So there you have it. I'm out of the closet. I hope that this time, I'm back on the wagon FOR GOOD.

Relaxation at its best

Do I really have to go back to work? I could seriously get used to this schedule...go to bed early, sleep in late, make myself breakfast and my "coffee", lunch with friends, out for drinks with friends in the evening...not too shabby!

Break started out great. Saturday was the the National Qualifying tournament for Student Congress (the event Evan, GLHS's State Champion, competes in). After hours of debating, Evan was awarded 2nd place, which means he too is going to Birmingham, Alabama. This brings our grand total of students attending Nationals to SIX ~ a new school record. Immediately after the tournament John and I headed to Cleveland for the annual Caribbean Party, thrown by his mom and aunt. Sunday we got up and headed to the Cavs game. I had never before been to an NBA game, so we had fun.

Monday was a busy day, but I still got to sleep in, which was nice.

Tuesday I treated myself to an eyebrow wax (I actually find that semi-relaxing) then went and got a one hour massage. Now THAT was heavenly and finally the knots in my back from grading are gone. Then at five I went to happy hour with co-workers.

Today John is home from work, as he has to work Saturday. We took it easy this morning and now are working on various projects around the condo. Tonight we are heading to a co-worker's house for a cookout.

So...I guess I haven't really been relaxing THAT much. But a break from work is fabulous no matter how I spend it.