Getting Fit...

I decided I really need to lose weight and get in shape. I ordered a Treadmill from Bowflex .. see the picture I attached. It's a treadmill, stairstepper and an Elliptical too. I can't wait for it to arrive and then get it set up and calibrated. I also ordered Nutrisystem again. Work will pay up to $500 towards a Wellness plan and Nutrisystem is part of it. I should be able to get at least 2 to 3 months of food from Nutrisystem before I have to stop it. Last time I used Nutrisystem I lost close to about 45 pounds in 3 months. Hopefully with the Bowflex, Nutrisystem, Wii fit and 2 workout DVDS I can get a lot more of this weight off.

Two new things to look forward to in June

The first thing to look foward to the end of May beginning of June is ..... I'm buying a house and it's suppose to close soon. Wish I could get a definite closing date so I can set up tv, internet, phone, security system, etc. Best thing is my payment will be $200.00 less a month than what I pay in rent. Katy will have a fenced backyard and no rocks to run on.. just soft things for her feet... WOOHOO


The second thing is a new puppy. Lilgrape, Bug, Boo and Pickles went with me after Pickles birthday party to look at lab pups. I put a deposit on one and will be able to pick her up June 1st. I came home and told Katy she's getting a new sister and boy was her noses plaster to me to smell the pups.

Job Security .. ???

I sure hate the economy and not having security in my job. My job depends on people's mood swings. Things got great for a while and my loan officer is all friendly. Today, she jumped my case for ordering an appraisal on a loan and "supposedly" not reading the loan approval conditions. I told her she took the loan application after making calls to the lender we use and being told what we wanted to do was ok and would work. She ran the loan through their automated underwriting program, read it then brought the loan to me and told me to order appraisal first the prelims and put the file in order. I did and within 5 days everything was in and it was sent to underwriting. Today we were told the loan was suspended and unless we could get an exception it would be declined. This borrower is one a member who is one of our biggest depositor. I got told by her that I had screwed up and it was my fault the appraisal was ordered and how I shouldn't have done anything until I had read the approval. I asked how it was my fault since she told me I had to stop what I was doing to order the appraisal. She still said it was my fault. I am her scape goat and I know if someone gets written up it will be me. She's even mentioned that neither of us have job security, especially me since she was processing the loans before I was hired. If I get laid off, I don't know what unemployment would be per month but I can't dwell on these insecurities. If worse comes to worse, I will re-adjust my budget and if all fails I can see about pitching a tent in my daughter's backyards .. taking turns in each state.. LOL.

Pets.. they pushed my buttons last night

I got this cute kitten as a birthday present from 3 of my grandkids. She's loveable and cuddly and tolerates being mauled by the dobie. My only problem is dealing with her potty habits. She uses her 2 litter boxes if she's confined to the room I keep her in at night and when I'm at work. However when she's out with me and Katy, if she has to potty she won't go to her litter box. She gets under an end table next to the couch and loveseat and craps. Not the harder kind that would clean up easily... noooo.. the super smelly hard to clean up kind. Any suggestions on how to get her to stop this habit? Last night she had me so upset with her... then after going to bed, sometime during the night, Katy peed on my bed. She's house broken and had gone out before we went to bed. I guess she realized I was upset and it was upsetting her too... who knows.. but I'm doing laundry and having to stretch out comforter and blanket while I'm working so they'll hopefully be dry by the time I go to bed tonight... Sighssssssssssssssssss

Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward

{The Rules}

1. Be one of the first THREE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me - something crafty or yummy, who knows?!

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3. The gift that you send to your 3 Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!

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Photo Game

I got this from a daughter's blog. I thought it was kind of fun and thought I would try it. Hope she doesn't mind!

Post the 4th picture from the 4th file on your computer. This picture is of my granddaughter Bug snuggling with Tressy.

One Year with Katy

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Reasons to live for.................

These are the best reasons to live for...

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