This would NEVER happen at home!!

I traveled today for work. I drove to Kearney (by myself, by the way, and made it safe and sound, no getting lost!!...I'll address my getting lost issues at another time...). After checking in at the motel, I decided instead of going to the workout room, I'd walk because it was BEAUTIFUL outside!! So, I walked a while and then walked over to Carlos O'Kellys to eat. In the past, I would have dreaded eating alone, but it doesn't bother me anymore! So, I was seated. I didn't get waited on immediately, but it was no big deal because I read my emails on my phone and then checked out facebook on my phone and posted some birthday wishes and other things. Chips and Salsa came and the waitress took my drink order (it was Mug-o-Rita night, so I thought I should participate~~ (mug o ritas are 1.99!!) I told her that I needed to have my drink billed separate from my food since I was eating on the school's money. It took a while to get my order in, but I was busy on my phone, as I said. The manager brought me free queso dip because she said it took so long to get my order in. I ate almost all the chips and salsa, and just a bit of the queso dip. My drink came after a bit, and they were out of mugs, so it came in the giant margarita glass! It was taking a while to then get the food, but I am used to that, most times our service is not all that great around home. Plus, it seems like I am hexed to get slow service when I travel too. I didn't think much of it, but perhaps since I was alone they noticed more that I wasn't getting my food. If I had been conversing with someone, it probably wouldn't have been so obvious! So, the manager comes with an envelope for a free entree next time I visit, and a coupon for a free dessert as well. Wow, I NEVER get that kind of service. I give them thumbs up as to making the customer feel like they want you to come back! By the time my food came, I wasn't all that hungry, but had ordered the navajo taco, so I ate around the edge some. I asked if I could get a diet pepsi to go (to bring back with me) and next thing I know, my whole meal was also free! Can you even believe that? I was truly surprised and amazed, and I am going to let the manager know I truly appreciate how I was treated! It was so nice of them! I did have to pay for my mug-o-rita (2.00) but the school got off scott free! Wowza~ !!

I then took a little bit longer path back to the motel and am settled in watching "The Biggest Loser" finale. I am glad to say that the "red lady" will not be winning the 100,000 dollars. She really just annoys me. I haven't decided who I am hoping to win the big prize...guess I don't have a "fav".

I have some work I need to address this evening too. I plan on getting up early to work out and/or walk.

Tomorrow I have a training which I know will be good, and I will learn a lot...then the long drive home!

Wednesday's Scattered Thoughts

Wow, the days seem to be flying by...hope my blogging friends are all having a great week!

Update on Biggest Loser...I was so glad that Sunshine didn't get sent home last night. Of course, down to the final few, so it is harder to see them go at this point! Next week someone will go home that I won't want to leave, for sure....I hope they soon have makeover week. I want Darius (is that his name) to get a new hair cut!!! Michael, too!

Happy Birthday week in our family...to three sisters (one is sister in law, but i say sister), niece, great nephew, and more!!!

Have a great (foggy here) day!!!

Biggest Loser

So, are any of you following the show?

My sister and I text sometimes during the show. Last night during the show, I got the text:

Bye Bye Red Lady!

See, my sister and I agreed that the red lady needed to go!! She was so annoying and not nice at all. Of course, now it will be harder to see anyone else leave next week!

Biggest Loser

Ok, I am having trouble picking my fav contestant this year on Biggest Loser. I know who are NOT favs....the Green Team...I mean, how angry must you be all the time? And, the lady in red...I sure was hoping you would get sent home...I don't know what your agenda is, but you are truly a *itch!!!!

Any thoughts?

Thumbs Up!

I tried out this juice, and I love it. In the case I
bought, there were three flavors, and I liked them all.

Only 60 calories, and you get to enjoy juice, which is one thing that is hard to drink if you are watching calories. And, this is also an appetite suppressant, so they say.

Try it! Let me know if you like it, too!

Biggest Loser-New Season

Well, I didn't know the new season was to start last night. I am ready for new tv, for sure! It was a pretty emotional episode. I feel bad for them, as I can't imagine being as heavy, especially as the largest gal. I feel like I am so big, and know how hard it is to lose. I do find it unreal how much they lose in a week, but know their conditions are different than those of us at home. They are constantly training, under specific rules and diets and really no access to our temptations of every day life. I wish them all luck.

Does it seem to you that Jillian and Bob are getting meaner? I thought maybe they were? Or maybe I just felt bad for everyone. It'll be an interesting season, I am sure....

Learning

How much information can a person put into their brain? I think mine is full, and I don't want to lose more of the stuff that's already in there~if you get my drift. You know what I mean, when I forget something within two minutes after? Like "why did I come into this room", "where is that item I had in my hand a second ago?" and so on....yikes! Anyway, this week has been full of trainings. I had a webinar session on Tuesday and Wednesday and we have "live people" training today...how do I get all this computer information into little compartments and not mix up what training goes with what? Anyway, that's my exciting news of the day/week.

On another note, I have been faithful with my exercise program. I am proud of myself for sticking to it. I hope it all pays off in the long run.

And, it is warming up...and supposed to be clear up to 50 degrees tomorrow, which makes it about 80 degrees higher than our low earlier this week.

So, this is a rather BORING post....

Notes from the Weekend

Our youngest daughter, soon to be 20, became engaged recently. Her fiance will be leaving in a couple weeks for basic training in the Air Force. On Saturday, I cooked a celebration dinner for them, and his family. At Crystal's request, I made chicken enchiladas for the dinner, and a tossed veggie salad. She was happy! Everyone seemed to enjoy the dinner, so that was good.

I know they seem awfully young, but I wish them the best. I have worried about our youngest for years now, and raising her has been a struggle at times. We love her with all our hearts, and know that we have given her the best that we could and that she knows from our lives, some of what it takes to get through life. We hope that we have given her the base that she needs to make it. And, we married young, and we have made it for nearly 33 years! It CAN be done...with hard work, determination and lots of love and laughter (mostly learning to laugh at yourself, right?).

Anyway, for dessert, I made "red velvet cake" from scratch. I have never made it before, but thought I'd give it a try...let me tell you...YUMMY! So moist and good. Of course cream cheese icing is always so scrumptious, too! (And, just a hint for those of you wondering about The Biggest Loser contest...I used baking splenda for the sugar, reduced fat cream cheese, etc, so it reduced the calories by a lot! And, of course, limited my portion!) But, give it a try...it's so good!

Biggest Loser

I am participating in a Biggest Loser contest here at work. It is district wide, and there are 108 contestants (54 teams). My partner (and good friend, S) and I are off to a good start, which is encouraging, but of course, the first few pounds usually are the easiest. There is a cash prize on May 12 for the top three teams, so cheer me on! If I would place, I could use the money for new clothes, which I would then need, right? :-) And, remember there are 54 greedy teams vying for those prizes!

This has caused me to get back into my routine of early morning rising to go to the Y to work out three days a week. I haven't had any trouble getting up, so far. The days I don't get up early are alternated with after work exercise. I am joining a group for two nights a week, and then have
my walking to keep going with as well. So, I should get in enough to get into shape, right? Monday was to be my first night of this group exercise, but the leader canceled. So, I dusted off (whoops) my Nordic Track...any of you have any of those? It is a good work out, especially if it's been a long while since you got on it! I remember when I first got it, being the klutz that I am, I had a hard time getting the hang of it. My boss would ask me every day if I got "bucked off" that day...ha. I can stay on now, and I worked up quite a sweat and my heart was beating at a good pace.... I need to keep it in my routine as well, I think. I'll figure it all out. In the past, I kinda got addicted to the early morning routine, so I hope I'll get that feeling again, and I can always add to that, but I want to shoot for 3 days per week. That way, if I do more fine, but I don't set my expectations too high and fail.

It's that time of year when many of us get the bug to get back into shape and also lose pounds. This contest is extra incentive and the buddy system is great. Nearly everyone in my building is participating, so that helps too.

Stay tuned for updates, now that I've put myself out there....for you all to know about (yikes) ... and, wish me luck!