Snickers!!!

One of my Christmas pressies from the boy this year came as a total surprise. Well...I've not yet received it but thought and detail has been going into it since Christmas Eve.



And no...its not chocolate. But this is a hint!!
The boy has given me the green light to get a....



Yes!!!How excited am I. I am that excited that "Snickers" is already named and not yet born!!! Ha! I've been researching for a Burmese kitten since and I have found a breeder and hope to receive him in March 2010. This should give me enough time to 'kitten proof' the house and furniture. My parents have a burmese cat and when a kitten sharpened her claws on the couch...in several spots. Mmm...not a popular pussy!!

Today we caught up with one of my old 'teacher friends' from my teaching days. It was nice to touch base with her and partner. Hopefully we get to see each other a little more. She's one of those people easy going and laid back. I've tried to team her up in the past as a training partner but to no avail. When she cancelled on a session I too would not go. I made a pact to myself 6 weeks ago to do my training with no one and get myself and routine on track first.

I still am reflecting on goals for 2010...so will keep you posted on that.

My back is still sore today. I decided to give it a rest and thought I'd see how I was tomorrow....I'm hoping it will be better as I'm getting a little frustrated with it but don't want to do any long term damage.

have a super arvo all
Catch ya soon.
Ange xx

Boxing Day- A reflective moment

Wow, I didn't realise how long it has been since my last post....mm..way too long.
The world of Ange has been rather hectic over the past 2 weeks. In summary:

* Operating up until 23/12 making it the busiest year we have ever had here! no wonder I thought I was losing it at one stage.
* 2 weeks straight of call.
* Gearing up for handing over the reighs to the new Clinical Nurse which has involved completing unfinished projects and booking and planning the first 2 months of 2010 operating lists.

When I look back there hasn't been alot of time for anything else in 2009 but work. I remeber talking to Sue 6 weeks ago and how I thought that things would start to slow down a bit for me at work. But our new person wasn't able to start until 11/1/2010 so my timen this role has been prolonged. I am itching to get out of it.

Lets reflect quickly here on the events of 2009:

* Originally 2009 was to be the start of my Master of Clincial Nursing degree. However no clincial supervisior due to illness saw me instead take on the role of Clinical Nurse of theatre and having gained a wealth of experience.
* Holiday's this year included Darwin, Ballina, Perth and Cairns. I visited my family and caught up with friends.
* i re joined IBO in November this year after realising how much I really wasn't looking after myself and needed to put energy into my well being.
* I also bought a new car.
* I have learnt about the importance of finanical security and how to save!!!

So, this leads me to the goals I have for 2010. I think I need to reflect a bit more on what I would like to acheive for 2010. My thoughts over the past couple of months have been quite all over the place. I know one of my priorities is my course. Another is my health and wellbeing. I have felt really out of touch with my body for most of the year. Re-signing with IBO has been a great step for me. I believe it has helped me realise just how little I really have been thinking about myself. I have been following Kristin and Sue on their blogs and see they have signed up to compete again this year. I have thought about doing this myself. I think I really need to weigh up if I can do this and talk to them more about it.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Xmas. Ours was very quiet and relaxing. I didn't go too overboard with the food. I had my usual breakfast and for lunch I had about 8 prawns, small serve of turkey and green salad. I didn't have any dessert though i had about 10 scorched almonds and 5 other choccies. For dinner I just had fruit and a hot choc drink. That was it. So not too bad.

Today I went for a 8.5km jog/walk. i don't know what the fuck I did to my back but it has been in spasm for most of the day. At one stage i couldn't put one foot in front of the other. The boy gave me a massage and i took some nurofen and it seems to have settled. Might just be a walk tomorrow or bike ride.

Food today I have had:
- rice porridge and whey protein
- apple, cottage cheese
- sushi
-1 1/2 tbspn peanut butter and 2 rice thins

Am going to now make myself a cuppa tea and get on the forum and see what everyone has been up to...its been a while since i have touched base.
Catch youse later!!
Ange

4 Weeks Down Already!!

Hello all,

After my last blog things kind of went down hill for me. Let me put it in point form for you:
1. I did no cardio all week.
2. I went a little over board with the peanut butter (fat servings) on two occasions.
3. I have worked, again, so much overtime this week that come yesterday I slpet all day!!! That is something I never do!!

On the up side:
1. Other than the 2 peanut butter blowouts I was good with my nutrition.
2. I did all my weights work outs...regardless of how tired I was.
3. My water intake has improved from 1 litre a day to 3!!

On reflection i have realised that emotionally I have been crap!! Cranky, tired, and I guess bored. Not bored with the program but with this town...it can be a little "small minded' if you get my drift.
I just want to get a few things out here so bear with me....

Since my split with my ex husband (3 years ago)I have slowly watched people pull away from me....mainly the girls. Guys generally don't understand or give a toss about the 'workings' of the female mind and I ahve noticed will still say hello in the street, much to their partners annoyance. I also laid low after the split for many reasons: (make it easier for the ex to find his feet, save face and not have to answer those all annoying questions that people feel is within their right to ask.
So as a result I now find myself friendless. You might think I am exaggerating here but other than the boy, I don't see anyone outside of work. HOW FUCKIN UNHEALTHY IS THAT!! Pretty pathetic really but a result of not trusting anyone and saving myself from being hurt. It was great when the family was still here cause I just hung out with them but I have really noticed it since they left...I recon this could do with the reason why I spend so much time at work and will stay on and send others home if our day goes longer.
The boy is a hard worker and catches up with 'the boys' after work for a few beers. i have been with him a few times in the past and tried to strike up conversations with some of the girls, if they are there. That can be ok unitl you see them in the shops, say hello and all you get is the cool stare....do you get my drift?
Why am I telling you all this? I don't know really...maybe it will help me in a sense, how , I don't quite know. But I guess I have been feeling a little sorry for myself and just want to get over it and get on with it.

Just a few thigns I had to get off my chest.
Peace out everyone
Ange

Day 23??? I think?

Hello blog mysters!

Yes, I know, has been a while. But by the looks of things I don't have too many followers so no one is really anything :p. No,I'm not playing the mini violin just an observation.

So, the world of Ange has been nuts. Work is insane, that I won't bore you with the details. Just long days, and trying to wind up the year.

The boy has injured his wing and has been out of action since Friday. he had me batching concrete on the weekend much to some of his employees amusment. I was a picture of absolute beauty...I wish I had a camera...I would have taken a picture for your amusement.

I haven't had too many comments from people abuot any changes. The boy has noticed a weight drop...but I don't need to loose weight now...just maintain, strengthen and tone. I have been able to increase the distance I jog with some walking in between. And today I increased my weights a little...my legs were shaking...no doubt I will feel the pinches tomorrow.

On that note...need to go, fill you in later.
Ange

Day 15- Busy, Busy, Busy

Evening all,

What an amazing service the RFDS provide. This afternoon we has to transfer a gentleman to Darwin who is quite unwell. Honesty some of the experiences I have had working up here have been amazing. This man came in with a chronic airway obstruction. After assessment the Dr on decided that he was too unstable for us to intubate and that we required a specialist anaesthetist from Royal Darwin the fly down and intubate himso we could transfer hi to Darwin ICU. So, he was flown in, we intubated him in theatre and prepared him for flight to Darwin. RFDS flew in from Derby, picked him up and then on to Darwin. Of course there was alot of medical who haa going on which I won't go into. But without this service this man would have died. If you have ever donated to the RFDS just know that your donation goes to a good cause.

Anyway, needless to say this made the day quite busy. I followed nutrition 100% today but slept in and missed my cardio workout!! I never sleep in...so was a little disgruntled about that. May be it was the over kill and make up for missed workouts I did on the weekend.

My little Bro birthday today HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUB!!!
Have to go cause me fav show is on....'How I met your Mother' LOVE IT!!!!

Ciao
Ange

Day 13- Excitment plus!!

A great start to the day! The boy is back from Turkey Creek sporting a beard...noice!! They have been working and roughing it in a camp, needless to say, no need for a razor and it adds a b bit of protection from the sun. Fuzzy wuzzy bear!! I think this is the explanation for my grumpiness this week. I wasn't sleeping so great whilst he was away and the stress of work doesn't help things either.

So after our morning coffe at 4am this morning the boy was off to work again and I went for a jog and did a weights workout. Sounds like a crazy time to be up i know. But it's safe and cool enough to go for a walk at that time due to the fact that we have no daylight savings anymore. So the workout is done, I'm feed and I rekon ready for a little nap.

We don't ahve a lot planned for the weekend. THe nutta will need to rest after going hard with work. And it's too hot here to do anything!! you know how when it's cold you guys hiberate....well it works opposite here. In the summer we hiberate cause it's way too hot to move or breathe.

I have started Chrissie shopping online. the shops here are tragic and mostly expensive. I have bought some really cute PJ's from Peter Alexander for my step mum, brother and his girlfriend and a cute skirt for my little sister. It all arrived yesterday but I still have a bit more to buy. Is it too early to put up the Chrissie tree yet?

Does anyone else shop online? If so what are some good sites?

Hope your day cruises along nicely and will chat soon.
Bye for now
Ange

Day 12- Morning!

Can I just start with a huge apology for my grumpy arse last night! Sorry, but hey, we all have days like this and it's cool to know I can just get it off my chest. I even googled for an image of 'shit on the liver' but didn't come up with the expected image....not to worry as I am sure you got my drift.

The boy is back tonight....Hurray!!! I can't wait. I did the fake tan thing last night...thankyou Ms Dove...and have a nice bit of colour. I'll see if he notices...boys never notice that stuff but sometimes he surprises me.

I'm going to try and get off early from work today...I want to get my weights workout done before "nutta" gets home. I started the program whilst he has been away and have got into a nice routine and I know tomorrow morning he will want a sleep in ahich means I can go do my cardio while a rests.

Have an awesome day and will chat later.
Ange

Day 11- Blah!!!!

Can I just say....today has been one of those days where everything kind of gives you the shits. Hands up if you know what I'm talking about? Things start off ok....but over the duration of the day little things start to shit ya and before you know it, you've got the shits good and proper!! Yep...me...today....major poopie pants!! I so wanted a red frog...just one or two to soothe the soul a little. I even got as far as the shop to buy....but I held off (Fuck it!)and bought some sushi for lunch tomorrow instead. They were making some nice fresh stuff. So I put that in the bag instaed of yummy, sweet, red frogs!! I think I'll safe that for me free meal on the weekend...mmm!!!

Again I was called in early to work....6am ( I was putting the runners on at 5am when I received the call). So got myself in and then....delay after delay after delay and our day ended up starting at the normal time of 8am regardless!! So, I didn't get any exercise in today. So I will schedule in an early start tomorrow with weights and then cardio.

I am missing the boy terrible which I think is causing me to feel home sick for my family...Remoteness can make one go slowly nuts I rekon. I want shops, movies, cool weather ( 43 here today)...and there is no relief till mid January which even then I might not get any time off cause I will need to train the new person who is starting!!Gee, I really do sound like i have shit on the liver!

I'll stop now...nuff said.

Talk later when I'm not so cranky!!
Ange

Day 9 - Run Forest Run!!

Yes, That is how I felt today as I tried to out run a snarly dog chasing me up the street during my cardio session today....the fucker. I was so pissed off! I knew there was no way i was going to out run it so I stopped, turned around and ran toward it growling and flaying my arms in the air. Well, luckily it worked. It stopped and turned around and ran the opposite direction. Fuck I hate people who don't lock up their dogs!!!! ARRRHH!!!

Anyhow....beside that, good day. Cardio session, check. Food portions...check. I even managed to get 2.5 litres of water down the gullet!!! That's a record for me. I've only just jumped on the porridge and cottage cheese wagon....YUMM!! But I have been having it cold which is still nice. Might try it with sugar free maple syrup tomorrow.

The boy is still away at the moment which makes it a bit lonely. I miss having a cuppa with him on the step each day. It's how we start are mornings. Him, cigarette, coffee and toast. Me, coffe and porridge. Hopefully he will be home on Friday.

I found out today that we have someone starting in my current job on the 11th January. The job was advertised, I didn't apply as I want to study next year. So this lady will be my clinical supervisior. I Can't Wait!!! I am over doing my job!! I dont want to be the boss anymore. I just want to study, work and then go home. Roll on January.

Anyway, till tomorow....off to eat dinner...
Ange

Day 7- PLEASE RAIN!!

This time of the year here is known as the "build up or troppo season." It's hot, disgustingly humid, sweaty and throws everyone into what is better known as 'mango madness'. Tempers flare and crazy things happen. It will build up all day and just when you thnk it's going to rain....naddaa! Nothing! We have had 2 weeks of it and whilst I know I shouldn't complain about the heat due to the heatwaves I have witnessed to my southern friends, it can effect my training regime.

However I have learnt how to tackle this one with cardio being done in the morning and weights in the afternoon. This time of the year the gym is very quiet. Everyone starts taking holidays now or is attending Xmas parties and therefore frees up the weights room. Ah Bliss!!

This weekend has been very quiet for me. I've done the jobs of washing, vaccuming etc and sorted through paperwork. Sopke to friends and fo on the phone and above all am prepared for the week ahead.

I did a cardio session yesterday morning and have had to day off. I laid in bed and watched a few episodes of 'The Hills' Session 5. Is anyone else addicted to this show? Tragic really but I can't seem to get enough of it!! I already can't wait for Session 6 to see what happens to Audrina and Justin Bobby....oh what a sad life I lead.

I'm excited about next week. i have it all figured how I am going to tackle the week and organised all my portions. I received my new IBO journal in the mail on Friday so am looking forward to tracking my progress.

have a fab night all and chat soon.
Ange

P.s Better try my luck at attracting some fellow bloggers too. :)

Day 5- Feed bags and sore legs

Hello again all,

What a freaking week this has been. Have had two 12 hour operating days that have left me feeling fucked!! Sore feet, sore legs, bags under the eyes...blah, blah, blah! But...get this, have still managed to do 4 days of cardio and 2 weight workouts. I am very impressed with myself as usually I would want to curl up on the couch and watch episodes of The Hills (very tragic show that I can't seem to get enough of)with legs in the air, and not what you're thinking!

This morning we had a dental case on a child that took 3 hours (a 4 year old..terrible teeth!)and then I had to do a performance appraisal on a new staff member which then had me eating meal 2 for the day 2 hours late!! but apart from that my eating this week has been pretty good. If anything I found it hard to eat meal 4 on the operating days as we don't get a break in the afternoon after lunch. As I am the one scrubbing its' finish one case and on to the next and so on. Am going to have to think how to tackle this one. Might have to invest in a feed bag.....haha!

I have been enjoying the cardio. It has me really puffing. i was jogging 8km this time last year..sob! It has me a little frustrated that I'm doing the jog walk thing again. But i'll get there...

This weekend will be relatively quite for me. The boy is away working at Turkey Creek...yes...that's correct, Turkey Creek or otherwise known as Warmun. It's an aboriginal community about and hour and a half away from Kununurra. They are working on the new highway that's being upgraded down there. And it's been freaking hot!! at least I work in airconditioning!! Can't complain there. So . I'll catch up on the mountain of paperwork I need to get through and clean and organise for next week.

Until tomorrow....
Ciao

Day 3 - Yeouch!!!

Hello again one and all.

It has been a while and before I begin, can I just say that I am not going to bore you all with the details as to what I've been up to and the countless excuses i could put foraward....nope....I'm leavin it all behind. I'm taking the lessons learned and soldering on into my happy place of sweat, aches and smelly socks....mmm...noice!!

Day 3 for me has brought sore feet!!! Not from the 3 days of cardio I have done so far this week, but from a 12 hour day of scrubbing for our ENT theatre list. FUCK!!! I needed to be wearing 2 pairs of support stockings I think!! THis afternoon I did do a weights workout (back and biceps) and some ab's. It has been a long while since I did resistance training and I could really feel it. GRRRRR!!! Very frustrated asI can remember what I was lifting at the beginning of the year. One thing it has done is made me determined to take is easy and not go too hard too fast, which is what i have done in the past. I could feel the determination boiling inside to get back to, and if not, better my past performances.

It has been unbelieveably hot up here in the Kimberley's. Looking at the weather it's bloody hot everywhere. We have 3 days of buildup, big storms around, then nothing....they swing off into a different direction.THis is known as the 'troppo' season up here...and it's true. Everyone goes nuts!!!
No daylight savings time for us this year which makes it light at 4am...safe enough to walk at 4.20am. The last 2 mornings I've walked at 4.30am as the boy has been going to work at that time. Crazy but it gets too hot later. Once the sun is in the sky...searing!!!

I've had 99% days with the nutrition....not enough water. Yesterday was hard to drink as I was scrubbed and busy but I put my water bottle outside the theatre door and sculled when I could.

Well, as I get into the swing of things again I'll add to my blog a few pic's and specky stuff.

Sleep tight
Ange x