Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

Happy Thanksgiving everybody.  I’m telling you now that I have absolutely no intention on keeping points or eating anything remotely healthy tomorrow.  I’ll watch my portion sizes of course, but I’m going to enjoy every bite of my Granny’s dressing and every spoonful of my famous peach cobbler.  Although, I will remember what the weight watcher leader said.  It’s a Holi-DAY, DAY DAY.  Not a week, not a month, just one day.  Normally, I would go workout to at least help balance things out, but I don’t think that would be a good idea after yesterday’s accident.  I’m feeling okay today, just moving a little slower than usual.  The doctor said I might be sore for a week or two.   On another note, I’m even more irritated with my internet, or the lack there of.  The new company had the wrong apartment number on installation day, so I have to wait until December 9^th for service!  Uggggghhhh, can you believe it?!  One of my best friends, sincerely asked me “how are You gonna survive?” 

 I don’t know, I guess I’ll be back at the parent’s house every night blogging and surfing. … anyway,  I’ll be with family and friends tomorrow, so I’ll leave you with this.  My pastor said as only he could with his very southern accent “Don’t forget to thank Gawd furst for ya blessings, before you sit down to eat a dead turkey!”  He cracks me up!  Wishing you and your family a happy and SAFE holiday. 

Thank God I’m Alive!

Today started off as any other day, but ended in a car accident on the highway.  Don’t worry, I’m okay…I think…This evening when I was leaving work, I was on a natural high.  I had just received a phone call from a law firm downtown.  I had my first interview with them over a month ago and they finally made a decision to hire me.  My current job is great; I really like my co-workers, and the company’s strong commitment to giving back to the community.  (I think I was donating like $50 a week for fundraising games and drawings, lol)   The problem was it was an hour commute and no benefits.  I really don’t want to leave, but I have to make decisions for the future.  As I walked through the parking lot, I was excited about my new-new job and equally excited about being able to work out again.  Today was supposed to be my first day back at boot camp class.  The highway was packed with the usual rush hour traffic.  All of a sudden when I approached my exit for class, traffic came to a screeching halt.  I nervously looked in my rearview mirror to make sure the SUV behind me was able to stop fast enough, and they were, but the Big Semi truck behind them could not stop and slammed into the SUV behind me, which pushed them into the back of my car. 

 My radio popped out during impact and CDs in the dash flew everywhere.  I was so scared that I was shaking, but thankful that I was wearing my seatbelt.  It saved me from real severe injuries.  I had to speed up out of the way of passing cars and pull over to the shoulder.  I called 911 Emergency and after what felt like 100 rings the dispatcher answered and said he would send out an officer.  Once they arrived, the paramedics checked me out.  They said would put me in neck brace and back board if I needed it.  I felt more flustered at the time than hurt, so I declined.  I called my family and let them know what happened at that I wasn’t hurt bad.  After the shock started to wear off, I began to feel the pain in my back, then my neck, then my side.  My Dad showed up at my house shortly after I got home, and then my Mom, Big little Sister, and God Brother showed up.  Awww….they love me.  My Big Little Sister took me to the Emergency Room because the pain was getting worse.  I was diagnosed with some fancy medical terms, but basically whip lash and pulled back muscles.  No broken bones.  The Doctor said it’ll be worse before it gets better with muscle injures.  They prescribed some muscle relaxers and sent me on my way.  But, like I said, thank GOD I’m alive! P.S.  I forgot to mention the funniest part of the story.  The triage nurse had lots of general health questions and asked “Have you had any trouble eating in the past few days? How’s your appetite, is it good?”  I kinda chuckled, and my silly sister said, I’d have to say her appetite’s been better than good, it’s been “GREAT.”  I must admit, I did manage to squeeze in some food before going to the ER. 

World Wide Runners

I have to start by saying HELLO to my world wide runners!  There are people running to my podcasts from Australia to New Zealand.  The internet is so awesome!  Never in a Million years did I dream of my podcasts going so far.  As I mentioned earlier today, I’m at my parent’s house using their computer because my internet at home is crap.  Fortunately, the new one gets installed tomorrow….I had some rough patches during the week, lots of stress from working on the church anniversary committee and many frustrations from not being able to work out.  Then of course there was the dessert debacle earlier in the week.  I wasn’t sure what to expect at the Weight Watcher weigh in tonight.

  I dressed very “light” this morning.  All of my clothes probably only weighed 1 pound total.  I no longer feel awkward about dressing light, after the stories that everyone shared.   I stepped on the scale and the friendly WW lady said….. “You’re doing it girl, you lost 2 pounds this week!”  I was super shocked, and I said “I’ll take that.”  My very energetic group leader Cheryl asked people to share stories of difficulties overcome during the week and I shared my story about the “Food Cube.”  My fellow weight watchers were also disturbed by the idea of an entire cubicle dedicated to food.  They suggested that I bring healthy food to add to it.  I just want to stay away from it.  I don’t need excuse to go in there.  Well my Big Little Sister is over here too and my cute little niece is trying to give Auntie Carli a massage, so I think I’ll call it night. 

Carli and Niecy Poo

P.S.  I better do something real spectacular if I want to reach my goal and be on the Oprah show before she retires!

A Blogger with No Internet