Time to lose weight!

Today mom and I started a contest to see who could lose 50 lbs the fastest - the Dr really gave mom a hard time the last time she went to see him about how she needs to lose weight because of her diabetes. She has had the diabetes for years with very few problems, but as she is getting older she is starting to see the effects of the diabetes. He told her she has to lose 50 lbs which would basically make all her symptons go away. (if she needs to lose 50, I can just imagine how much he would think I need to lose!) Anyways since this was her wake up call, I figured this would be a good time for me to smarten up too and we can help each other out. I myself am high risk for diabetes since almost every member of my family has it so this can be my wake up call!

Small update

Nothing really too new and exciting happening but am coming down with a cold and want to go to bed early, but it is only 7:00, and if I go to bed now I will be up at 3 in the morning wide awake!

Had a wonderful lunch today with a group from work, my "good riddance" lunch as I nicknamed it. About 2o were able to make it despite it being a crazy week with the deputy minister arriving tomorrow, and our deputy registrar there today. Unfortuneately it was planned a little short notice so not every one was able to be informed in time so many missed out. We went to the ***** for an amazing buffet. Everyone really enjoyed it so I was happy to see that. 3 managers were able to come, as well as our union rep - was nice they were willing to take the time out of their busy schedules to attend - meant a lot to me. I'm going to miss a lot of them - there are a lot of great people at the ***** ! Only two more days working the day shift - can hardly believe it - some of these people I have worked with for 8 years!

After lunch our union rep approached me about being the union steward for the night shift - well I definately have experience in grievances and disciplinary meetings (as most of you who know me will agree) So that will be a new and interesting experience. I will have a paid training session coming up soon, just not sure when or where at the moment.

Bye Milo :-(

Today I gave Milo away to a new home - wasn't easy but I know it was the right thing to do...now that school is starting again, and my schedule is changing, and the constant upkeep of owning my own home, I can't give him the attention he deserves. He is going to a loving family with 3 kids who live in the country with several acres to run. I know he will be happy there. You will be missed Milo!

But I still have my Molly :-)

Big Changes!

Well it is official. As of September 8, I will be enrolled as a nursing student at ***** (finally). The amazing thing was that there is a three year waiting list to get in, but someone happened to just find out yesterday that they didn't meet all of the requirments to enroll this year while I was meeting with the advisor, so they are letting me slip in their place!

As of August 23 I will be moving to the evening shift at work permanently which will be a big change for me considering I am a morning person! Shall be interesting! So I will still be working full time hours (5:30 pm-1:15 am) and taking classes during the day. Starting out it won't be too bad considering I only have approximately 2 credits remaining in my first year so I think I can handle it. I will be attending 2 classes this fall on campus, and in the winter I will be taking one class online (chemistry), one class on campus, and then my clinical wherever I am assigned, so hopefully it won't be too tough. By starting the evening shift a couple weeks before school starts, I think I should be able to slowly adjust to the new schedule!

My life in the past 6 months (Nov - Apr)

To summarize for those I have lost contact with...the latest developments in my life during the past 6 months

November 04

- bought my first house (above)
- became insanely busy as I started taking classes actually on campus at ***** with a modified (still full-time) work schedule.
- failed my first test in my life - never write a test the week that your house is closing...you're meeting with the bank/financial advisors/lawyers, etc... the moving company is moving your stuff...you're trying to clean out the old place...not to mention the "rush" of owning your first home (CHEMISTRY WAS NOT ON MY MIND) For the "fun" of it, after I wrote the test I went to the drug store to take my blood pressure....200/110. Yep - I handle stress well


March 05

- Milo came into my life March 9th - will have pictures posted some day
- Dad came up for the first time to see the house and to help out with a few little things. Went to see Stuart McLean again at the Community Auditorium.