Give Me Back My Five Bucks

Not much new to report. Today was my last day at my full time job. I’m still going to log a few hours this week as I help them prep for some upcoming events. They want me to design a few posters and ads for them, and I’m more than willing to help out. I also told my boss that I’m always available for contract work if he needs it. As for the website contract, I was supposed to send him the link to my online portfolio, but it was being hosted on the ex-BF’s server … and he’s since … Continue reading →

I’m slowly but surely losing weight. I can see it. But now that I’m keeping track of my food and making sure I’m eating proper portioned meals, I’m finding that I’m always hungry. I’ve been able to curb this by drinking water and/or tea before and after my meals to help make myself feel more full. Also, whenever I’m watching TV, I pull out my yoga mat, and do free weights, an ab workout, and stretching. It makes me feel good that I’m doing something to improve my well-being, instead of zoning out and flipping through channels. As for field … Continue reading →

So after Saving Diva made her public declaration about wanting to lose 10 lbs, she’s inspired me to do the same. I too want to lose 10 lbs, and it’s hard because my natural weight is exactly 10 lbs heavier than what I’d ideally like to be at. So it’s a constant struggle to keep that weight down. And honestly, even though I have a smallish frame (size 4), I’m the only one who can notice that extra 10 lbs on me. But it’s the difference between my clothing fitting me perfectly, or them pulling a little where they really … Continue reading →

Well, today is my last day of full-time employment at my job. Starting next week, I go part-time here until November and start my new full-time job. :) I also checked the work schedule, and my first day at the PT job isn’t until late October, which I’m happy about because it’ll lessen my work load a bit. So, I figured from now until November I’ll be working 60-70 hr. weeks. My new job has a 35 hr. work week (salaried), and my part-time job is flexible up to a max of 35 hrs./week (hourly). This is going to be … Continue reading →

I hate taking the bus. Not only is it always crowded (and I always have to stand for the entire 1 hr. trip), but it always smells like rotting fish. Always. It’s also expensive! It costs me $2.75 for a one-way fare to get to work, so that’s $5.50/day! Even if I buy the discount ticket sheet at $25 for 10 tickets, that’s still only a savings of 50 cents a day. Considering it costs me approximately $7/week in gas for my scooter, I try not to take the bus at all. However, sometimes it’s unavoidable. Tomorrow I’ll have to … Continue reading →