Okay so its Friday and it has been a very busy week, so I'm glad the work week is over. Norman has two jobs going right now so he has been busy as well. This is the first week in a while that he has actually worked five days in a row. Both of us are still fighting allergies or something so that one or both of us has sinus issues everyday.
School starts on Wednesday, March 2nd, at noon EST. I have to keep reminding myself that school is on EST and not CST for the purposes of completing assignments and turning in work. I'm excited and scared. Now I just want to get started and to see if I can actually handle school. We have to get a new computer. Mine, that is now Norman's is not going to cut it for the 2nd half of the first semester, but they said it would get me through the first half (7.5 weeks). So we are starting to look. The best we have found so far is about $550.00 not counting shipping. So I'm hoping that between the two jobs, we will be able to purchase me a new computer and take the other desktop in and have to cleaned up. He got a virus, and although we have cleaned it, we are not sure all is working properly.
We have cancelled Renewing our vows until later in the year. We can't afford to do the ceremony the way I want to do it, and buy the computer. That's okay too! I know God is working tremendously in our lives right now and we are slowly seeing some light at the end of the tunnel... (and it's not a train).
I guess that catches us up to where our lives are currently heading. I know that this is what is suppose to happen with school and all because a very close friend of the family told me that if it was meant to be, God would make sure it all happened, or there would be obstacles to big to overcome. She was right! God bless you Ashley Lenore!
May you all have a God Filled and Blessed day!
L
Friday, February 25, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Returning to School at 48
So once again it snowed here on Friday, February 4th. I had to wear rubber boots in order to walk over to the church to work because the snow was too deep for my tennis shoes. Anyway, I worked for a little over three hours on Friday, and came home to work on completing registration for online school. I was not able to get a pell grant but I was approved for student financial aid. The semester starts on March 2, 2011 and I heard from my admin today and he said he would have my schedule for me in the next couple days. While I am very excited because God worked it out for me to go to school, I'm also a little scared that I won't be able to handle it.
However, I know it will all be okay. I truly am excited about getting my accounting degree! This is the beginning to a new life where financially after school we will be much better off. We are still looking at selling my car since I will be attending online. There could be some issues with us not having a second vehicle but for the short run, it would truly be better.
While being a dog trainer is something I still want to do, I'm going to use most of my time for the accounting degree and trying to get it finished as quickly and monetarily possible. I'm reading up and watching some dog training videos and plan to practice on my dogs.
That's the plan for now any ways! Everyone have a blessed day and week!
L
However, I know it will all be okay. I truly am excited about getting my accounting degree! This is the beginning to a new life where financially after school we will be much better off. We are still looking at selling my car since I will be attending online. There could be some issues with us not having a second vehicle but for the short run, it would truly be better.
While being a dog trainer is something I still want to do, I'm going to use most of my time for the accounting degree and trying to get it finished as quickly and monetarily possible. I'm reading up and watching some dog training videos and plan to practice on my dogs.
That's the plan for now any ways! Everyone have a blessed day and week!
L
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Just a Little Catch Up
I took Friday, January 28th off as it was my daughter's 25th birthday and we spent most of the day together. It was fun! It has been a long time since I've had a girl's day and it was much enjoyed. We ate lunch at Chili's (so yes I have to start my weight loss over) and we went to the movies and saw "The Rite" with Anthony Hopkins. All and all it was a good day.
Also on Friday morning I did a little research on schools that offer accounting degrees online. Why? Well I took an aptitude test on Thursday and it said that I should be an accountant. Which as I think about it, I took it for two years in high school and it was something I truly enjoyed. I do like numbers. So I found a few schools, but the top one listed was Bryant & Stratton. So I requested admissions info and received a call within an hour.
I received everything I need by email to apply, request transcripts, get financial aid, and I have to complete a short essay. The fear of doing something and completing it, and changing my career or what was my career for 24 years is a little much. The thought keeps going through my head, "Can I actually do this?" If I do school full time, each semester is 15 weeks, divided in to two 7.5 week, and you only take two classes for each 7.5 week period. I have to test in math and English to see where they will place me, but in 20 months I can have an accounting degree.
Also this past week, I've decided to sell my car. I walk to work, and we do have the truck so it's not like we won't have a vehicle. It will just have to come home and be here for the weekends so I can run all errands. This is really all very much a life changer in the works. I also know that this is a change from being a teacher, but my sanity won out on that one. I'm a good self-starter and it doesn't bother me to work alone, so being a bookkeeper or keeping books for a few small companies would not bother me.
The cost is pretty steep as for as the degree, but if it is suppose to be, God will take care of it. If it is not suppose to be, there will be obstacles that cannot be overcome. So my journey starts by sending the paperwork back and I plan to do that on Monday after work.
If we can make this all come together for the next few months, then life will definitely be better financially and we will be able to get some things done, including moving to be closer to my kids when the time comes. I just need to stay focused and work at the church and do school. I will be able to work at my own pace and I have one on one tutoring if i need it. So friends, family and followers, please say a little prayer for us, me. We always need prayers, but needing a little extra as we face this next challenge.
Have a God filled Weekend!
Love,
L
Also on Friday morning I did a little research on schools that offer accounting degrees online. Why? Well I took an aptitude test on Thursday and it said that I should be an accountant. Which as I think about it, I took it for two years in high school and it was something I truly enjoyed. I do like numbers. So I found a few schools, but the top one listed was Bryant & Stratton. So I requested admissions info and received a call within an hour.
I received everything I need by email to apply, request transcripts, get financial aid, and I have to complete a short essay. The fear of doing something and completing it, and changing my career or what was my career for 24 years is a little much. The thought keeps going through my head, "Can I actually do this?" If I do school full time, each semester is 15 weeks, divided in to two 7.5 week, and you only take two classes for each 7.5 week period. I have to test in math and English to see where they will place me, but in 20 months I can have an accounting degree.
Also this past week, I've decided to sell my car. I walk to work, and we do have the truck so it's not like we won't have a vehicle. It will just have to come home and be here for the weekends so I can run all errands. This is really all very much a life changer in the works. I also know that this is a change from being a teacher, but my sanity won out on that one. I'm a good self-starter and it doesn't bother me to work alone, so being a bookkeeper or keeping books for a few small companies would not bother me.
The cost is pretty steep as for as the degree, but if it is suppose to be, God will take care of it. If it is not suppose to be, there will be obstacles that cannot be overcome. So my journey starts by sending the paperwork back and I plan to do that on Monday after work.
If we can make this all come together for the next few months, then life will definitely be better financially and we will be able to get some things done, including moving to be closer to my kids when the time comes. I just need to stay focused and work at the church and do school. I will be able to work at my own pace and I have one on one tutoring if i need it. So friends, family and followers, please say a little prayer for us, me. We always need prayers, but needing a little extra as we face this next challenge.
Have a God filled Weekend!
Love,
L
Sunday, January 23, 2011
A Destructive Streak
If you read my blogs, I shared about my eating disorder and some of my trigger foods. Because of the gastric bypass sugar is a no no, carbonation is suppose to be a no no, drinking through a straw is also one of those things I'm not suppose to do. Also since the surgery, I have developed a few things that I am allergic to like chocolate, milk, ranch dressing in large quantities, queso, and I have problems with digesting lettuce.
So there are times when I know what I am eating is going to make me sick. So why do I do it? I usually reason it out with this statement, "I haven't had it in a long time and I need it." It is true to a point. Sometimes I just want the taste again. I love salads. I like to eat cereal. Yesterday I made brownies and I've eaten them twice.
I know emotions effect this a lot, so I try to figure out what exactly it is that drives me to do this. I'm not lonely. I have a wonderful marriage. We have financial difficulties, but then who doesn't these days. I think a big problem I have right now is trying to figure out what, where and when. Finding a job is stressing the situation as well. I want to go back to school, but they are requiring pre-algebra and I'm sure it is necessary, but I would like to start working towards my degree as well. Maybe teaching is not the degree I need to go after? I just not sure. So I think really that is the issue. I want to use the things I love to make a living, but then I think about that in the long run and wonder how long will the world need an animal trainer or dog trainer, and does any one still read books, fiction.?
I know that I need to start journaling again. I haven't in almost two months at least not on a consistent basis and maybe that will help me. I talk to God constantly and know that He is there providing for me and my needs.
Have a God Filled Day!
Love, L
So there are times when I know what I am eating is going to make me sick. So why do I do it? I usually reason it out with this statement, "I haven't had it in a long time and I need it." It is true to a point. Sometimes I just want the taste again. I love salads. I like to eat cereal. Yesterday I made brownies and I've eaten them twice.
I know emotions effect this a lot, so I try to figure out what exactly it is that drives me to do this. I'm not lonely. I have a wonderful marriage. We have financial difficulties, but then who doesn't these days. I think a big problem I have right now is trying to figure out what, where and when. Finding a job is stressing the situation as well. I want to go back to school, but they are requiring pre-algebra and I'm sure it is necessary, but I would like to start working towards my degree as well. Maybe teaching is not the degree I need to go after? I just not sure. So I think really that is the issue. I want to use the things I love to make a living, but then I think about that in the long run and wonder how long will the world need an animal trainer or dog trainer, and does any one still read books, fiction.?
I know that I need to start journaling again. I haven't in almost two months at least not on a consistent basis and maybe that will help me. I talk to God constantly and know that He is there providing for me and my needs.
Have a God Filled Day!
Love, L
Saturday, January 22, 2011
At Some Point I lost control
I have been overweight most or all my life. I constantly struggled from the time I was in first grade to the present with being at a weight where I was happy with my appearance. There have been times when I weighed 125 as a teenager and thought I was at a good spot, but I have never been able to maintain a healthy, happy weight. My highest weight was 322 pounds. I weighed that at the time I had a gastric bypass. The lowest weight I have been since the surgery was 157 pounds and I only reached that after having mono and throwing up for 48 hours.
Once I recovered from mono I hit 167 and I was okay with that, because I was toned and I was wearing a size 12. That is the smallest I have been since I was 16. In 1998 or 1999, I was diagnosed with compulsive overeating disorder. It is something I have constantly struggled with and at some point in the last 18 months I have totally lost control. There are foods that I should never buy at the store because of the disorder. Popcorn, chips, and sugar cookies, whether in a roll to be baked or fresh or whatever. I cannot stop once I start and I eat until I throw up. I know this is not healthy. So what do I do? I've put more pressure on myself to control it and my weight.
I have set an impossible goal, and find myself thinking about things like starvation diets, consuming less than a 1000 calories a day. Here's the thing though, even with those thoughts, I'm already defeated because I can't control the eating disorder. No matter how hard I try, and I do have good days, I cannot stop myself.
I've turned it over to God and constantly fail. It is not God's fault that I cannot control it. It is mine. I've tried everything. I'm not sure what to do at this point. I do not want to gain any more weight. I'm already considered obese by the BMI index that you see on the internet and in doctor's offices. I start every day a new with the hopes of getting it back under control. I can't afford to get help with it professionally, and I have no insurance. I have pulled my books about emotional eating and overeating, and compulsive obsessive disorder out of storage. I will start again, but I'm really lost this time.
Eating disorders are very serious no matter what or which one you have. Most people think that people with eating disorders are these little bitty skinny people, and that is not true. I weighed this morning after working out for over two weeks, and cutting back on my eating and I have not lost any weight. I actually starting the whole cutting back thing before the end of December.
I don't know why I wrote all this or why I'm sharing, but cold reality hit me in the face today, and this was only one of the things I have to face and do it quickly.
Love, L
Once I recovered from mono I hit 167 and I was okay with that, because I was toned and I was wearing a size 12. That is the smallest I have been since I was 16. In 1998 or 1999, I was diagnosed with compulsive overeating disorder. It is something I have constantly struggled with and at some point in the last 18 months I have totally lost control. There are foods that I should never buy at the store because of the disorder. Popcorn, chips, and sugar cookies, whether in a roll to be baked or fresh or whatever. I cannot stop once I start and I eat until I throw up. I know this is not healthy. So what do I do? I've put more pressure on myself to control it and my weight.
I have set an impossible goal, and find myself thinking about things like starvation diets, consuming less than a 1000 calories a day. Here's the thing though, even with those thoughts, I'm already defeated because I can't control the eating disorder. No matter how hard I try, and I do have good days, I cannot stop myself.
I've turned it over to God and constantly fail. It is not God's fault that I cannot control it. It is mine. I've tried everything. I'm not sure what to do at this point. I do not want to gain any more weight. I'm already considered obese by the BMI index that you see on the internet and in doctor's offices. I start every day a new with the hopes of getting it back under control. I can't afford to get help with it professionally, and I have no insurance. I have pulled my books about emotional eating and overeating, and compulsive obsessive disorder out of storage. I will start again, but I'm really lost this time.
Eating disorders are very serious no matter what or which one you have. Most people think that people with eating disorders are these little bitty skinny people, and that is not true. I weighed this morning after working out for over two weeks, and cutting back on my eating and I have not lost any weight. I actually starting the whole cutting back thing before the end of December.
I don't know why I wrote all this or why I'm sharing, but cold reality hit me in the face today, and this was only one of the things I have to face and do it quickly.
Love, L
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