The wedding was a ton of fun. It is very rare that his entire family has the chance to get together like that, and it was sad when it all ended because I think we all knew that it wouldn't be happening again for quite some time.
The ceremony was great, and it was so cute to see just how in love they are with one another. I just barely managed not to cry by looking at the ground instead of how intently Rich was staring at his bride :)
By the time the reception came around, we were all absolutely exhausted. The boys had been up super late drinking and enjoying their time together, so most of us only ended up with anywhere from 3.5-5 hours of sleep the night before. I was unfortunately on the lower end of that. It still went well though, we were all just a bit less lively than I'm sure we normally would have been.
I'll post a couple of pictures when I get them. I'm especially looking forward to some pictures that Brian's mom took of the two of us all dressed up after the ceremony. I haven't had any pictures taken of me since I cut my hair short last December, and he and I rarely get any pictures together :)
The best part of the whole weekend was that even though I did not follow my diet AT ALL on Fri, Sat, and part of Sun, I only gained 1 lb for the entire weekend. I was expecting more, so it was a nice surprise.
The only really bad part of the weekend was coming home to the MESS that Tawny had created while I was gone for 2.5 days. She tore apart one of her little mouse toys and flung the stuffing everywhere. She then dumped over her little mini scratcher and all its contents of catnip on the floor. She topped that all off by unrolling ALL of the toilet paper and ripping it to shreds on the bathroom floor. I came home to a completely empty roll.
Last, but not least, I left an empty shoebox in the floor and one of the cats chose to pee in it like a litter box. This pottying in inappropriate places has now happened twice since bringing Tawny home, but I can't punish a behavior I didn't see since I don't even know who did it. Baby does have a history of doing this when her box is dirty (although she hasn't done it in years), and I don't know Tawny's history...so it is really hard to say. I DO know that Tawny chose to eat ALL of the tons of food I left out for the 2.5 days and went on a poop fest. The box was FULL in that short period of time.
In any case, my only option was to suck it up and pull out the mini carpet cleaner. The box soaked most of it up, but you could smell it on the carpet below. I cleaned the shit out of that one spot and the entire surrounding area. The last thing I want is for them to smell the residual and think that this is an ok place to pee.
Oddly enough, after being left alone for 2.5 days, Tawny has been WAY more confident compared to before. It's like she suddenly realized that this is her house and she doesn't have to be scared. She now follows me around and hangs out in whatever room I am in. Too cute :)
Monday, March 9, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Weight Rundown 2
It has only been...*quickly counts on fingers while looking at the ceiling*...6 days since I started my diet and I'm already down 4.6 lbs. And no, I haven't been starving myself, I've been following my points, drinking all the water I'm supposed to, and getting on most days lots of sleep.
The first couple days were a little harder since my body was getting used to eating less food, but it's not like I've been eating a ton of food before, so I'm already to the point where I feel satisfied eating my 20 pts each day. In fact, sometimes I have to eat more at the end just to hit it.
I've discovered that weight watchers has come out with 2 point chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cups. YUM. Ice cream and cookies are my absolute weaknesses when it comes to food, so it is nice to be able to incorporate it into my diet.
I realize that all this initial quick loss is all the easy weight. I remember that when I did this before, I started tapering off to 1-2 lbs a week after a certian point. I'm just hoping that since I'm starting this while it was only at 10 lbs, I won't taper off before I hit it. Oh, in a perfect world...
5.8 to go!
The first couple days were a little harder since my body was getting used to eating less food, but it's not like I've been eating a ton of food before, so I'm already to the point where I feel satisfied eating my 20 pts each day. In fact, sometimes I have to eat more at the end just to hit it.
I've discovered that weight watchers has come out with 2 point chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cups. YUM. Ice cream and cookies are my absolute weaknesses when it comes to food, so it is nice to be able to incorporate it into my diet.
I realize that all this initial quick loss is all the easy weight. I remember that when I did this before, I started tapering off to 1-2 lbs a week after a certian point. I'm just hoping that since I'm starting this while it was only at 10 lbs, I won't taper off before I hit it. Oh, in a perfect world...
5.8 to go!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Ew
Not to turn you off to cats or anything Marni, but one of the cats PEED IN MY PURSE.
Oh yes, this is no lie. Peed in my purse.
I carry one of those rather large bohemian slouchy kinda purses. I went in it today for a piece of gum (before leaving the house thankfully) and noticed the gum package was all water damaged. At first, I figured my water bottle had leaked, but upon further inspection found that it was brand new, and hadn't even been opened. yet.
Then, I smelled it. Basically everything that was in there smells like cat piss. Fortunately, during the week, I keep my phone and wallet in my backpack, so those two important things were spared. Unfortunately my hairbrush, lip gloss, sunglasses pouch and camera case all reek. Since the purse was only about 22 bucks when I got it, I tossed the whole thing in the trash, along with many of the items inside.
This is NOT a normal behavior. I did recently buy a new, bigger cat box so I could get both cats using the same one. If baby did it, I'm assuming it is because she does not like sharing, or is mad about the new cat. If Tawny did it, It may be because she wasn't used to an enclosed litter box...or is being a snot. I'm good at scooping the box at least twice-three times a week, so I don't think it was because it was messy.
At this point, I can't discipline either because I don't know who it was, and it is too long since the behavior happened for them to even know why they are in trouble anyway. All I can do is get rid of all the stinky stuff and HOPE this doesn't happen again.
Ick.
Oh yes, this is no lie. Peed in my purse.
I carry one of those rather large bohemian slouchy kinda purses. I went in it today for a piece of gum (before leaving the house thankfully) and noticed the gum package was all water damaged. At first, I figured my water bottle had leaked, but upon further inspection found that it was brand new, and hadn't even been opened. yet.
Then, I smelled it. Basically everything that was in there smells like cat piss. Fortunately, during the week, I keep my phone and wallet in my backpack, so those two important things were spared. Unfortunately my hairbrush, lip gloss, sunglasses pouch and camera case all reek. Since the purse was only about 22 bucks when I got it, I tossed the whole thing in the trash, along with many of the items inside.
This is NOT a normal behavior. I did recently buy a new, bigger cat box so I could get both cats using the same one. If baby did it, I'm assuming it is because she does not like sharing, or is mad about the new cat. If Tawny did it, It may be because she wasn't used to an enclosed litter box...or is being a snot. I'm good at scooping the box at least twice-three times a week, so I don't think it was because it was messy.
At this point, I can't discipline either because I don't know who it was, and it is too long since the behavior happened for them to even know why they are in trouble anyway. All I can do is get rid of all the stinky stuff and HOPE this doesn't happen again.
Ick.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Connor William Mason
I just had to post this! My best friend Michelle had her very first baby. We have been inseparable friends since we were eleven years old, so this was a really super big event for me. I've also been friends with her husband Chris for quite some time...in fact, I introduced them!
As far as I'm concerned, this is my little nephew!
As far as I'm concerned, this is my little nephew!
Connor William Mason
Born: 12:40pm on 2/26/2009
8lbs 8oz, 20 inches long
Born: 12:40pm on 2/26/2009
8lbs 8oz, 20 inches long
Life Update and Weight Rundown
So, I was supposed to see my first clients last week. I, along with another student therapist, were scheduled to see a premarital couple. Usually, we see clients one on one, but with premarital it is a little different. I'm not going to lie, I was happy as hell, because seeing my first clients is pretty nerve racking. Knowing I have another therapist there to back me up if I forget something feels nice.
But they didn't show up.
SO, hopefully they will show up this week. Otherwise, I may be reassigned to another client. I was really looking forward to a premarital couple because it is a lot of psychoeducation. We get to do talks about sex and birth control...we even get to put condoms on cucumbers and everything.
bummer :(
On other news, I have officially gained TEN pounds in the last year. When it was just 2-3, I
didn't really think about it much. Then I started Grad school, and when it was 5-6, it started to bother me, but not enough to do anything serious about it. Now that it is ten...well....I'm not happy one bit.
I can see the difference in my clothes, they are definitely much tighter. It's getting back to the point where I will try 4-5 things on and hate them all before I finally find something I'm ok with. The proof is in the piles of clothing I leave on the bed every day out of frustration, and then have to come back and hang back up later that evening.
I know some people are thinking "psh? ten pounds? stop complaining!" I used to think that too. But what it comes down to is that I DON'T want to go out an replace all my clothes. Not only that, but I just don't feel good or confident about my body like I did before. I want to get on this while it is 10 lbs, rather than let it get much higher like I did a few years back.
I've tried, albeit half-heatedly, to lose some weight when I was about 5-6 lbs up, but on a grad school schedule it is difficult to keep your stress levels low enough to lose very easily.
Time to stop blaming stress and get my butt back on the weight watchers points before this gets to be more than it needs to be. As soon as I get paid, I'm going to the grocery store to stock up on lots of soup, lean cuisines, healthy choice, and smart ones....whichever is on sale. With a busy schedule, these are the easiest to cook quickly while knowing how many points you are consuming.
I'm also going to have to discuss my intentions with Brian since we eat together a lot, and it isn't always super healthy. I'll take him to the store with me and have him buy some foods he likes so we don't have to be eating the same thing every time, and so I can stay within my points easier. No sense in making him eat eat lighter with me...he never needs to lose weight... and yes, I'm jealous.
I'll also need to get back to drinking 4-5 bottles of water a day too.
I'll be keeping a ticker on this page to try and keep myself accountable for sticking to things.
All in all, double bummer.
But they didn't show up.
SO, hopefully they will show up this week. Otherwise, I may be reassigned to another client. I was really looking forward to a premarital couple because it is a lot of psychoeducation. We get to do talks about sex and birth control...we even get to put condoms on cucumbers and everything.
bummer :(
On other news, I have officially gained TEN pounds in the last year. When it was just 2-3, I
didn't really think about it much. Then I started Grad school, and when it was 5-6, it started to bother me, but not enough to do anything serious about it. Now that it is ten...well....I'm not happy one bit.I can see the difference in my clothes, they are definitely much tighter. It's getting back to the point where I will try 4-5 things on and hate them all before I finally find something I'm ok with. The proof is in the piles of clothing I leave on the bed every day out of frustration, and then have to come back and hang back up later that evening.
I know some people are thinking "psh? ten pounds? stop complaining!" I used to think that too. But what it comes down to is that I DON'T want to go out an replace all my clothes. Not only that, but I just don't feel good or confident about my body like I did before. I want to get on this while it is 10 lbs, rather than let it get much higher like I did a few years back.
I've tried, albeit half-heatedly, to lose some weight when I was about 5-6 lbs up, but on a grad school schedule it is difficult to keep your stress levels low enough to lose very easily.
Time to stop blaming stress and get my butt back on the weight watchers points before this gets to be more than it needs to be. As soon as I get paid, I'm going to the grocery store to stock up on lots of soup, lean cuisines, healthy choice, and smart ones....whichever is on sale. With a busy schedule, these are the easiest to cook quickly while knowing how many points you are consuming.
I'm also going to have to discuss my intentions with Brian since we eat together a lot, and it isn't always super healthy. I'll take him to the store with me and have him buy some foods he likes so we don't have to be eating the same thing every time, and so I can stay within my points easier. No sense in making him eat eat lighter with me...he never needs to lose weight... and yes, I'm jealous.
I'll also need to get back to drinking 4-5 bottles of water a day too.
I'll be keeping a ticker on this page to try and keep myself accountable for sticking to things.
All in all, double bummer.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Ladylike Behavior
I just had to post this...she is too cute.
And yes, dear readers, you can fully expect that I will be posting far too many blogs on my cats. I do not have children, and my work/school life is rather boring. I would much rather post about something fun and cute.
Tawny has begun to adjust more and more each day. Her kitten side is coming out, and she runs all over the apartment chasing her toys from one end of the other. She has also started making this little chirping sound. she doesn't meow, but chirps...especially when running.
Her and my other cat are too interested in each other to continue keeping apart all of the time. When the gate is up, they just poke each other through it anyway. When Tawny is calm, Baby is fine with her. However, she is a kitten and likes to play. The problem is that since Baby has always been an only cat, she does not know the difference between play and being attacked. Every time Tawny tries to leap towards her in a playful gesture, Baby gets scared and hisses. Fortunately, that is all she does. Tawny seems to know that when she is hissed at, she should back off...at least for a minute or two, lol.
Tawny has started jumping up on the bed whenever baby is there with me. She caught her reflection in the mirror the last time she was up here, and got so excited. Cutest. thing. ever.
She has also learned from my other cat that there is water in the toilet. Of all things for Baby to teach her, this is not one I was expecting. She now goes and gets water from the toilet when the lid is up...even if she has plenty of water. Oy.
Such ladies.
And yes, dear readers, you can fully expect that I will be posting far too many blogs on my cats. I do not have children, and my work/school life is rather boring. I would much rather post about something fun and cute.
Tawny has begun to adjust more and more each day. Her kitten side is coming out, and she runs all over the apartment chasing her toys from one end of the other. She has also started making this little chirping sound. she doesn't meow, but chirps...especially when running.
Her and my other cat are too interested in each other to continue keeping apart all of the time. When the gate is up, they just poke each other through it anyway. When Tawny is calm, Baby is fine with her. However, she is a kitten and likes to play. The problem is that since Baby has always been an only cat, she does not know the difference between play and being attacked. Every time Tawny tries to leap towards her in a playful gesture, Baby gets scared and hisses. Fortunately, that is all she does. Tawny seems to know that when she is hissed at, she should back off...at least for a minute or two, lol.
Tawny has started jumping up on the bed whenever baby is there with me. She caught her reflection in the mirror the last time she was up here, and got so excited. Cutest. thing. ever.
She has also learned from my other cat that there is water in the toilet. Of all things for Baby to teach her, this is not one I was expecting. She now goes and gets water from the toilet when the lid is up...even if she has plenty of water. Oy.
Such ladies.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)