Married Without Children

Just a quick Thin Thursday post.  As my 15 readers can see I have been MIA.  I need to take some time to decide on the direction of this blog.  My other blog is like a personal garbage dump of ideas.  It’s been mine for years and has everything from my most personal thoughts to just random pictures.  Also, I have received some not so kind comments (and please don’t ask me if you think I am referring to you.  It was only one individual and it was not approved.)  I have been reflecting on my life, where I am going, and what purpose I want to create with my writing.  Do I want to start dancing again (can I afford it #1 the cost of lessons and costumes are unbelievable)  It’s a little eye opening and it’s sad that one person can make me so irritated.  Anyhoo.  I will post a Frugal Friday tomorrow.  It will be easy for me because it is the story of my bankruptcy and advice for those struggling.  It’s like they always say “If I knew then what I know now….”

As for my weight yes there was a loss!

FATASS -2

For a total loss of 2 pounds this week.

As for my fat doctor.  The appointment was fab.  She was very nice and non judgemental.  Exactly what I need right now.

Hubs just started a new job.  I am so proud.  For most of his life he was a driver.  He moved onto a cover driver position which was better pay and more hours.  My poor hubs was making pretty nice money but super busy and stressed.  After the cover driver position he moved into furniture.  He got a pay increase and the hours were much much better.  I really think he enjoyed the job.  Then came an unfortunate day….  Hubs lost his job.  He lost his job with a company which he worked for 7 years.

It was devastating for us.  Mainly because 2 weeks later I got my layoff notice.  The following 13 months would be some of the most difficult in our lives

During that time my Hubs and I had to make some decisions.  Hubs was going nowhere in his job search.  I could tell he was irritated and sad.  Then I kept hearing and advertisement for computer training classes.  They were developed to help you get your Microsoft Certifications.  Hubs is a computer geek genius.  Microsoft Certified computer smarty type people are really in demand.  So he took a chance.  He signed up for the classes, he’s finishing up the tests, and now he has a job that will lead to a successful future.  There has been some sacrifice, but we know that this career path can go in so many directions.

It’s all because he took a chance.

The biggest risk often reaps the greatest reward.  Sometimes investing in yourself will lead to a more prosperous future.  Think about your future- don’t focus on only immediate gratification.  Right now we are in the process of creating a secure future.

1. Hubs finished classes
2. Hubs is  almost finished with the certification tests.
3.  We filed bankruptcy
4. We have a fresh start

Next week we will delve completely into bankruptcy.  I’ll give you the latest on the bankruptcy and how we are dealing with that.

So here it is.  The big announcement I alluded to on Tuesday.  Thursdays will forever be known as Thin Thursdays.  I will be posting Thin Thursdays on both blogs because I need the accountability.  I am parlaying Thin Thursday with 21 days in order to achieve the maximum results.  You will realize that 21 days will have to change…. every 21 days.  The goal is to incorporate new healthy and fun habits into your life.  (and if you want to know yes the cardio is going fab.)

Well where should we start? Oh you want to know how much I weigh?  Dream on.  I am ashamed of my weight so we are not focusing on the actual number.  We are focusing on the total amount lost.  Let the word FATASS represent my weight.  Each week there will be a +1/-1 whatever on my weight.  I may never tell you what I way.  I hate what I weigh and I have friends reading this thing!  A girl has to have a little privacy.

Lets move on to the weigh-in

Ah FATASS.  Just what I expected.  Now I am not combating my fatassedness alone.  I have a fat doctor who I will begin seeing on Monday to aid in my weight-loss.  Now when I say fat doctor I do not mean she is overweight.  She specifically deals with weight issues and guess what- is a real doctor.  Not one of those weight loss centers that make you take B12 shots and drink shakes.  A real doctor.  I am so excited I can hardly contain myself!  Keep up with my weight loss and give me feedback.

There have been studies showing that it takes 21 days to create a new habit.  Why on Earth would anyone want to create a habit you ask?  Think about good habits-exercise, drinking more water, eating one extra serving of vegetables a day.  You want to get yourself in the habit of incorporating these types of things automatically into your daily life.  Many even use the 21 days to create a new habit to replace an old habit.

My 21 days will focus on cardio exercise.  Why cardio specifically?  I have small weights at home where I get a little strength in every day.  Nothing major, but enough to have a quick toning workout.  I do 30 pushups every morning and planks as well.  My goal is vanity.  I want to look hawt.  I am overweight, but surprisingly in pretty good shape.  I enjoy running, therefore my goal is to do some type of running/walking for an hour everyday for 21 days.  According to research the fastest way to lose weight is an hour of cardio a day.  Hopefully it will turn into a habit.  This is a prequel to something that will be unveiled on Thursday (Thanks Kelly !)

Also, I am not going to turn this blog into my personal fitness blog.  That is what this is for.  I wanted to just give you a heads up on some things to come.  Wish me well with the cardio and if you want updates on 21 days check out my other blog .

I’ve only recently acquired this blog.  It’s new, shiny, fun, and is giving me the opportunity to fine tune my writing abilities.  I do have a dark secret.  I have another blog-The Misadventures of Mr and Mrs Anubis.

My old blog was really a diary.  I would record feelings, food issues, my actual food intake, and basically anything I felt like.  I am attempting a different angle with this blog.  I’m trying to be funny yet truthful.  Poignant and still blunt at the same time.  This blog is here to exercise my writing muscles.

What does that mean?

Well basically I am treating my old blog like a bastard child and this is my new baby.   I’m that shitty mommy who dotes on one child then is in constant criticism of the other (and please don’t say it doesn’t happen because I know otherwise!)  One day the old blog will start acting out just to receive attention from mommy, but mommy will only beat the shit out of it to shut it up…..  (this is why I don’t have children)

Married without children is cute, fluffy, and exiting like a new puppy.  The “other blog” is an old dog who ain’t learning new tricks.   You get the picture.

I am trying to treat this blog with more respect, a little like a job.  I want lots of comments. I want the traffic stats.  On my old blog I really never cared.  I didn’t even think I had anyone reading.  On this blog  I want to create great writing and have an audience appreciate it.  I want Married Without Children to be more than a memoir.  I want it to be an interesting journey in my writing development.  So here I am rock you like a hurricane , working to my best ability, and learning on the way.  Maybe one day I will have mad CSS skills.

Anyone who knows Scotty and me knows one thing.  We’re broke. Broke, broke, broke, broke…..(anyone?) But we try not to let that get us down.  We’ve had some bad luck, but the good times are ahead.  Scotty is going to be technical-genius-computer-important-help-desk-person for a cable company.  Sweet!  Now we’ll be dual income again.  His car is paid off!  100% Totally completely paid!  One perk of the cable job is discounted cable and internet.   We’ll save a bundle there so 2009 is putting us in the plus.

I’m going to tell you about a website that allows you to document your expenses and income in a very easy way.  You can set spending limits and see how close you are to your goals.  One feature of the website is that it securely inputs your bank information effortlessly.  Your account info is right there.  You don’t have to keep track of it at all.  Nothing like trying to use an Excel sheet.  (Who in the world would do that? lol me).  There is a section to set goals, plus awesome pie charts and diagrams to display visually where your money is spent.  Oh and let me tell you how cool the tagging feature is.  You can tag all of your expenses which helps organize the diagrams even more!

I know the suspense is killing you. What is this fantastic Website.  Wesabe . Go check it out!  There is an online tour which will take you through the benefits of the site.

I first heard of this website from Steph, the author of the blog Back in Skinny Jeans .   Steph has instituted the Skinny Debt Diet .  Join her Skinny Debt Group after you join.  Our goal is to attain a size 0 debt.  Steph has posted some awesome tips for everyone looking to make the frugal change in 2009.

I thought it would be fun to write some (unsolicited and unpaid) product reviews because #1 I’m a chick and #2 I use a lot of products!

The first product up for review is the Weight Watchers Digital Scale With Body Fat Indicator.

This scale is aesthetically pleasing.  It’s not the intimidating doctor’s scale everyone fears.  It’s compact size allows for easy storage in your bathroom or bedroom.  The scale has a 330 pound capacity and allows for user input of age, height, and gender to calculate the users body fat percentage.  The scale has multiple user capability for those who want to store more than one profile.

At first glance I thought this was mearly another scale, so I decided to test it out.  I entered my user information and stored in under the first user profile.  I stepped onto the scale and–what?  I though it was defective so I moved it to the center of the bathroom floor and cleared the area of any throw rugs.  Again, testing the scale I was shocked when it displayed such a foreign number.   Clearly this thing was not calibrated correctly and since when is FATASS a measurement of body fat percentage.

In my humble opinion this scale is not worth the money and is a little insulting to my super svelte physique.

Who the eff am I kidding?  I am lucky the scale didn’t tell me to go out to pasture and start grazing you  FAT FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT LARD ASS!!!!!

Needless to say I can not give a positive recommendation of this or any scale at this time.  Catch up with me 20-40 pounds later and then we’ll talk.  Until then scales are now banned from my home and only happy rewarding things such as chocolate chip cookies will be placed anywhere within reach any time I have the desire to use a scale.

Thank you and good night

My latest obsession is Fiber One Chocolate and Oats bars.  Just take a look at these delicious, gooey, and yummy deliciousness.  I don’t know how you can’t be tempted just by looking at it!

Now, these come in a box of 5.  I bought 2 boxes on Sunday night.  That makes a grand total of 10 bars.  Today is Tuesday.  I have 0 left.  I ate ALL of them.  The Hubs might have had one, but I doubt it.  I just polished off the last 2 this morning.  One for my early 5:30 am breakfast and one for my 8:30 am breakfast/snack/whatever you want to call it.  I had one before dinner last night and one after dinner.  BUT to my defense I eat lunch at noon.  I go straight to the gym for Pilates on Mondays, therefore I don’t get home until almost 8 pm.  I was hungry.  Super hungry.

Here is my dilemma.  The fiber.  My tummy is more rumbly than Winne the Pooh’s.  I am gassier than a blimp.  I just effing love these things an I will never ever ever ever ever ever (get it) stop eating them.  But Hubs.  I think he could do without the gas.  Now I’m going to graze the TMI line here.  I have stinky farts.  There I said it.  I’m talking peel the wallpaper from the walls kind of stench.  At Pilates last night I was praying that none snuck out on me.  When I got home- I let loose.  I feel bad for Hubs.  I was a total stink ass yesterday.  But it’s all this effing fiber.  I though fiber was good for you.  I actually have a condition that requires me to eat a lot of fiber (more than the usual person).  When my fiber intake is low I take a supplement like Metamucil in order to keep my poops bowels loose in check.

Let me set the scene.  Hubs and I are sitting in the living room.  I am eating my sandwich, he is having leftover spaghetti and meatballs.

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“Holy Shit you better check your pants,”  Hubs said.  “And wipe.”

I know right.  HOT.  Just imagine me in bed.  So please keep your distance.  I have an atomic ass fueled by Fiber One bars.

If any of my friends here has a website or blog send me a comment.  I’ll post your link on this site and my other site ballnchain.wordpress.com.

Alright, I confess.  I do have some seriously neglected-looking eyebrows.  I’ve always carefully manicured the eyebrows beginning at an early age.  Recently I noticed my eyebrows getting smaller and smaller-and thinner and thinner.  Then it hit me.  I am an over plucker.  I swore off “professionals” after the lady at the nail place sculpted my brows into the permanent surprised expression.  After that happened I examined the browline daily and carefully plucked any out of place hairs.  It took a long time for the hairs to grow in correctly and only I knew exactly how my brows should look.  Then it hit me.

It got out of hand.  I went overboard. I almost looked surprised.

So I started a little experiment about 2 weeks ago.  I stopped the madness.  I stopped the plucking, sculpting, manicuring, whatever you want to call it.  I am a little self conscious of what it looks like.  At least I wear glasses most of the time so that will hide it.  And, I did just dye my hair crimson.  If anyone was staring at the brows they are looking at the hair now.

So the plan of action-let those bad boys grow to epic proportions then get a serious brow professional to perfectly sculpt them.  Anyone have any suggestions?