updates

Not sure where to begin...

Most people know about Kayti's ordeal so I'm not going to go into details about that here. Just know that it has been a VERY stressful past few weeks since my last post. Hopefully things are settling down a little bit. Thank you for your prayers, messages, help and concern. We have a long road ahead.

As for everything else, well, when one aspect of your life is troubled, sometimes it's inevitable that the others will follow. After having a few good dates, things in that area seem to have fizzled. But that's okay. My primary focus--until I meet my Mr. Big--is my kids and myself anyway. I'm too busy to focus on anyone that I'm not absolutely crazy about and so far, I haven't met anyone that I think it going to be my Big. That's not to say they aren't great guys or could be Big. But so far, I don't feel that they are and they don't seem to make much of an effort to be either. Maybe I'm just not their Carrie. And like I said, that's okay.

I still love my bosses, coworkers and job but it has been a bit stressful lately with everything else going on. I'm nowhere near ready to throw in the towel. It's still by far one of the best jobs I've ever had. I just have to step up my game a little more and I will.

My boss wants me to join Toastmasters, a public speaking club, to help me improve my communication skills and minimize my accent and so I will be checking that out this week. I've also been reading Annuities for Dummies but honestly, it's not teaching me very much that he hasn't already.

I negotiated with my landlord for some upgrades and a new lease so we will be staying here for at least another 24 months. I love my neighbors, neighborhood and now that things are getting updated, I love my townhouse. And so the major redecoration has begun. I painted my furniture and got a slipcover for my ugly but well-built Ethan Allan sofa. As soon as I see what my new kitchen floor is going to look like, I will start to work on the cabinets and countertops. And of course, the girls want their room redone and that will be no easy feat. But I've really enjoyed looking at different ideas on pinterest. I wish that I could do them all!

I've also been trying to be more of a "normal girl" by paying more attention to fashion, shoes and makeup. The makeup  have no problem with but shoes and fashion I find very challenging. I would much rather DO something or GO somewhere than spend that money on something to wear. But I have managed to make very good use of pinterest, fashion mags and the thrift store! Poppin' tags is my new phrase!

I chickened out on the mud run yesterday and I feel terrible. But it was storming and after hearing that tornado go through here last year, I've gotten to be a little scared of storms. Maybe next time.

My weight loss and fitness routine plateaued with everything else going on the last few weeks but I'm determined to get back on the proverbial horse starting tomorrow (since it'snot acceptable to begin anything any other day of the week haha)! I haven't gained anything back, I just haven't lost any more in a few weeks. That's cool--as long as I don't go backwards.

But I am brown as a berry now! I know, I know, tanning is NOT good for me but I am sticking with my original motto--everything in moderation. And tan fat still looks better than white fat!

Mom is not doing well and she won't go to a doctor. Please pray for her and pray for the rest of us as well as we have to deal with her stubborn self! I hate her being in so much pain. And it's very frustrating when she won't do anything about it.

Please also pray for Jeff's grandmother who is still in the hospital with various things. She's 90! And regardless of how things are with me and him, his grandparents have always been very dear to me. I miss his granddad deeply. They are/were very genuine, true Christian people and I love them dearly.

That's about it. Have a blessed week!