R-E-S-P-E-C-T

It's no secret that I work in an academic department at a college. 99.9% of the professors and graduate students that I work for are wonderful! But man, it's that 0.1% that just grate on you.

Because of those people, I am spending my day remedying their crisis (that was mostly caused by their poor planning). but I'll fix the crisis. I always do. But the email that I received about said crisis was a little.... harsh.

I may be a secretary. But I hold a Bachelor's degree in History and a Master's degree in education. Please don't talk down to me. It's insulting.

Wednesday Weigh in and Motivational Calendar

Today's Motivation: "Visit the Weight Watchers web site. It’s a fantastic resource. www.weightwatchers.com." Um... no. the website is beyond useless. Friend Weight Watchers on Facebook. You get the recipes there without having to hunt for them.

I actually weighed myself twice this morning. The second time was less. I'll let you ponder as to why. According to my Wii, I've lost 12 pounds total. Because I'm tracking with with the Wii, I'm also going to start tracking the "BMI" number that they have too. But according to the Wii, I'm no longer "obese", I'm now "overweight".

To celebrate, I decided to wear pants that were uncomfortable a few weeks ago. They fit, and nicely. So much so that I decided to dress up today!

How am I like the Government??

We're both having issues with debt.

I decided to reactivate my account on mint.com, to help manage my money better. I added all of my banking information, listed my loans, wasn't believed when I said I didn't have a credit card.

My personal assets are negative!! Why? A ginormous student loan. You know, it's I really need to win the lottery big.

I know that eventually everything will work out. I know that if we continue to keep our costs down (keep the utility bills down, not go out to each much, shop cheaply, and so on), that we'll be ok. But it's still scary.

Now, knowing that I have this ginormous student loan, plus I must owe everyone money on the eastern seaboard money.. I'm still considering opening up a savings account. I want to go to Disney World someday, damnit.

"Mr. President, how long must women wait for liberty?"

I spent the last few lunch hours watching Iron Jawed Angels, a docu-drama about the 19th amendment (Focusing on Alice Paul and the NWP).

Well, Mr. President eventually gave women their liberty. A few decades later people of color were given their liberty. The LGBT community is still fighting for theirs.

In my opinion, this is the reason that we study history. We study history so we can point out Loving v. Virginia to the Anti-Marriage-Equality people. So we can point out the segregated units to the Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell people.

These fights have been fought before. We just need people to remember, then act with compassion. Actually, lately we need the Christians to act more.. christian. Start practicing what you preach, please.*

*I mean the vocal minority that refuse to do unto others as they would do unto you and judge not lest ye be judged.

Motivational Calendar

I ran across this calendar yesterday. It's now taped to the wall next to my desk. Because I need the motivation.

So Yesterday's: "Where do you want your weight to be on Labor Day? You have 5 weeks to get there."

I'm currently around 178. By Labor Day I hope be be 5 pounds down. 173.

And today's: "2 Concentrate on Power Foods today. These are foods that will fill you up with fewer calories."

I'll consider it.. but I have no idea what I'm having for dinner yet!

Money, Money, Money (edited)

I feel the need to amend my list, because I have progress!

What I managed to acquire!

• A hair cut
• Bailey's! (A variety of little bottles. You have no idea how happy this made me)

What I still need to save up for.

• Dance Classes
• Mascara. I just realized that mine is three years old. Yikes.
• Work clothes. I need to be able to vary this wardrobe a little!
• New pots and pans
• Money to go to the Renaissance Faire with.

So, I need to rant about the pots and pans. I know that sets are a better deal, but why do I use the sizes not in the sets? I want a large, deep covered fry pan. It's almost the same price as the set I was looking at! *groans* Stupid marketing.

Monday, Monday...

Ok, not so much with the singing today. It's not even lunch and so far today's been... Monday-ish!

I woke early this morning, and my tummy was all sing-song-y.. which means that working out could be disastrous. So I didn't (I might try this afternoon, though). The Spousal Equivalent went to take the trash out and informed me there was a stray dog in the laundry room (which is near the trash). Great! We avoided that area on this morning's walk.

I got to work and spent an hour updating in my records who was teaching what, which of those are faculty, and which are adjuncts. Yes, it is as thrilling as it sounds. Then I unsuccessfully tried to contact four people, and had the computer store tell me that they can't tell us when the new computers will be in.

Pair that with finals for the summer classes, construction outside, and students wanting to call professors that aren't here (it's summer at a college people! they are on vacation!!), I'm done.

Now, if you will excuse me, I'm going to continue to listen to my stomach rumble (it's been doing it all day), and dream of 5pm (when I can get SE hugs and puppy licks).