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