Just4Jo - A fat chick trying not to be...

Another 1.1kgs off this week, so I am thrilled with that as you can well imagine!

Takes me down to just 3.6kgs above my lowest weight EVER!!!!

And it also means that I am finally back up to that 50kg LOSS!

YAY ME!!!!!

Well, my house is still an absolute tip.....

I have had the commercial heaters and dehumidifiers going non-stop since Thursday night, and this morning I got so sick of the constant droning, I turned the buggers off!!

I just need a bit of peace and quiet......

I am gutted at myself for flooding the place...... It has meant that Rhian has had to go and stay at Chris's place and it is my week to have her!

I am actually missing her like crazy today, so it will be great to see her soon when I pick her up to take her to lunch with the other blogging chickees!

I have to have the heaters going until Monday or Tuesday and an insurance assesor will be coming around early next week too, so they can see what needs to be done to fix the mess I have created!

Not only have they had to lift the carpets and remove most of the underlay, but you can see where the water has seeped into the walls and the wall paper is lifting now!

Oh yeah, and dont forget the hardwood floors in the kitchen..... they have all swollen and will either need replacing, or sanding back and re sealing!

Gotta admit - when I stuff things up - I do a damn good job of it huh??

I took the afternoon off....... just as well that I did I think!

When I left for work this morning I put a load of washing on.......

When I got home this afternoon, it seems that the hose had jumped out of the laundry tub and I had the entire contents of the washing machine (water) all over kitchen and laundry floor!!

Not only that but it has seeped through the under the walls and has soaked the lounge carpet!

ARGH!!!!!

So.... right now I have a HUGE kick ass fan under my lounge carpet, drying that out, and I have a massive dehumidifier in my kitchen drying out the wooden floor in there!!!

Man O Man do I do things properly when I stuff things up!!!!!

I have had to pack Rhian off to Chris's place cos she just screamed and screamed when the fan got turned on, and I now have to try to get some sleep with that bloody thing blowing all night friggen long!!

GREAT!!! *rolls eyes*

But at least no one got hurt, and none of my stuff got damaged!

So, on that note, I'm gonna go and see if I can hear the TV over the sound of the motors!!

Hahahaha......

I got this through on an email today, and although I have probably received it 10 times or more in the past from different people, this is the first time that I actually read it, and THOUGHT about it as well!
And it just struck a chord today.....
ENJOY!


IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found out she was dying from cancer).

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the
day.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I would have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."

There would have been more "I love you's" and more "I'm sorry's."

But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...

look at it and really see it...

live it and never give it back.

STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!!



Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what.

Instead, we should cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.

Let's think about what we DO have, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally.

I have been on fire lately.... and I love it!

But it also makes me wonder why, when being on track and losing weight feels this great, why do I go SO off track at other times?

I haven't got an answer for that - I wish I did!!

Maybe then, all those people out there that are struggling, wouldn't be.

That would be great huh?

I'm really looking forward to next weekend, I've got a busy one planned and am going out for dinner with a group of gorgeous ladies for a friends birthday - I can't wait!!!

This weekend just gone I had a couple of late nights.... one later than the other! Got home at 7.30am on Sunday morning to be precise!!
Had intentions of going out for a coffee with a friend, but we decided that the bar next door to the cafe looked better, so in we went.....
One beer led to another then another and a few games of pool, then we hit the bottle store, stocked up and went back to her place!
Sat up and talked until about 4am, then finally tried to get some sleep on her couch, but by 7am when I still hadnt slept, I came home instead!
Hahahaha........ I think I'm geting too old for that!!
Well, for all nighters at least!!

I don't like the word WHILST.
I just dont like it.

Rhian's hair is getting really long.
Almost long enough to put up into pigtails!
How exciting!!
That is two and a half years of growth!!!
Hahahahaha...

4 weeks to the day that we fly out to Sydney for our two week holiday.

I might take a day off this week.
Just because I can!

YAY ME!!!

112.7kg this morning... that means a loss of 2.6 kgs.

I'm pretty bloody happy about that!

Time to go clean my messy house now!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Taken this morning on self timer....

I'm actually starting to like what I am seeing again!

YAY!!!

Can you believe it????

I was so pumped about doing another spin class this morning, but i hit the wrong damn button on my alarm, and instead of it going off at 5.20am, the damn radio woke me up at 6.40am!!!

GUTTED!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm gonna try to get to another one over the weekend at some stage, cos otherwise it means that I wont get back to it until after next week!!!

I can't go to the gym after or before work when I have Rhian you see!

Oooo, for those that have asked:

Teagan and Sidney are both living with Chris.  I really didn't want the extra responsibility of a big dog, and plus I only wanted to rent a small place, so the two combined meant it was a better option for her to stay with Chris.
Plus, I love her to bits, but I never formed a bond as strong with her, as what I did with our old dog Tyla!
So I just have my old cat Sharna - I first got her when I was flatting in 1991, so she has moved more times than a cat ever should have to!!!

Chris and I have shared care of Rhian, and we have chosen to go week about, so it means that it is Monday to Monday...
So for a full 7 days I am a mum first and foremost and I try to be the best mum that I can be.
For the other 7 days, I am Jo, and I try to cram as much into those 7 days as what I can!
Haircuts, gym workouts, catching up with friends, you name it - I do it on my 7 days off!  hahaha...

What else??  

Oh yeah - there are only 31 more sleeps until I go to Sydney for TWO WHOLE WEEKS to stay with Steph!!!!!!!!!
I sooooo can't wait!!!!!
It's funny..... Mum and Dad are going over for two weeks too, but they are going a week earlier than me and Rhian.
So, it means that I will have a week there with mum and dad, then they will come home, and then Chris is coming over for a week!
Lucky we are still on good terms huh??   hahahaha...
Not your typical bickering fighting seperated couple!!!!
We get on really well, and since we had already booked the tickets, Chris just decided to shorten his stay to one week instead of two, so he still gets a holiday, but we dont end up killing each other!!  
hahahaha.......... plus it will be great for Rhian to have her dad there for a week to do fun stuff with.... like go to the zoo!!

So..... anyone in Sydney who wants to meet up for coffee or lunch or whatever......... let me know!
I get there on Monday the 23rd October, and come home Sunday 5th November.
TWO WHOLE WEEKS!!!!!!

Righto...... I better go do some work now.....
And we had some good news this morning - it looks like the industrial action that is causing us to be this busy - is over!
My life might return to some kind of normality soon!!
YAY!!!!!

Weigh day tomorrow - I can't wait!!!
I have been PERFECT!!!

Holy Crap - if I though my butt was sore yesterday......... it ain't got NOTHING on how sire it is today!!!

Hahahaha......

Not muscles, more like bones.... from the TINY hard seat !!

But, I'll be back tomorrow morning for another class.......

That is of course if I can get some sleep!!!

I must have had about 4 hours sleep last night - TOPS!

My darling old cat is taking a while to settle in to the new place, and walks around miaowing all night!!!

It was 2am and she was still going, then she started again at 5.55am!!!!

ARGH!!!  

Worse than having a little blonde wake up call that's for sure!!

Never mind - HOPEFULLY I can get to sleep before she starts tonight!!

Work calls for now.........

Oh My God!!!!!!!

I hauled my ass outta bed at 5am this morning, got myself sorted, and headed off to the gym.....

I did a SPIN class!!!!!!!!!

I just about died a couple of times, and at other times it took all my energy just to keep on pedalling, BUT I DID IT!!!!!

And I am still alive to tell the tale!!!

YAY ME!!!!!

I ROCK!!!!

I'll go back to the gym in the morning, but wont do a class - I'll give my muscles a chance to recover...  then Friday - I'm doing another class!!!

I must be MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!

But I'm LOVING IT!!!!!!!

Not surprising really - I gained this week!
Guess I cant have a loss every week huh?

The weekend was great to me..... had a fantastic time with my girl, did some shopping, some playing, some relaxing, and just had a good time.

This mornign I woke with a headache from hell and decided to block the world out and stay in bed for the day!
I didnt wake up until about 1pm!

Must have needed it huh?

Not much more to say to be honest...... I'm gonna have an early night tonight - work tomorrow!

I TOTALLY have to agree with Helena here!!

Skunk boy DOES suck!!!!

I can't believe that Supernova picked him to front their band!!

I will definately be bouycotting them too!!

And for those of you that have no clue what I am talking aboout - it's probably just as well, cos you would have been disappointed too!!!!

Hahahaha........

Weigh day tomorrow and after the amount of chocolate and pizza i have eaten this week, I am expecting a big fat gain!!!

Never mind - at least my pants are getting looser!!!

WEIRD HUH????

I just got told to go buy some new pants, cos the ones I have on are too big!!!

Don't ya just LOVE that!?!?!?

Hahahaha......

I can't believe it is so long since I updated properly!!
Time really is just flying by and I am in a really good headspace in all aspects of my life at present!!
Work is still crazy mental, and I really should be doing some of it now - but hey - what's 5 minutes huh????
Hahahaha......
I have finally finished my bathroom, and I am really really pleased with the way that is has turned out.
I put some mirrored tiles around the basin as a splashback, and it means that Rhian can see herself now when she is standing at the basin washing her hands or brushing her teeth etc....
Anyway, it just looks a million times better than what it did - and I am so proud of my handywork!
I'm not at all embarrassed about letting people use my loo anymore!! hahaha.....
My new car is just PERFECT and I have had the alarm fitted, plus my stereo, plus the car seat bolt and I have ordered my plates, so gimme a couple of weeks and I'll be driving around in the "JoMobile"!!! hahahahahaha.......
Rhian LOVES mummy's new car, and she can climb in and out of it just fine, so that is even better!!!!!
Speaking of Rhian, she is the absolute light of my life!!!!
How's this for the bestest wake up call ever......
This morning at 5am, I heard little feet padding into my room, so I instinctively held out my arms to pull her up into bed, she snuggled into me, gave my a huge cuddle and a big kiss then promptly went back to sleep!! It was just beautiful!!
What else??
Ummmmm....... not much to be honest!!!
I'm due for my period, so craving chocolate like a mad woman........
Plus this morning I had the added bonus of being all bloaty and yuk, so I know that it is just around the corner!!
Hahahaha - too much info huh???
I did weigh in on Saturday just gone, and I was exactly the same as the week before - 114.2kg, but I keep forgetting to update my weights page.
I must get on to that tonight!!!
I tell ya - I get home in the evening, and the last thing I feel like doing is sitting in front of a computer screen after doing it for 8 hours of the day!!!
I am in a rally good space at present - I mentioned that earlier......
I am happy, content, peaceful, and balanced....
Well, I think I am anyway!
I am not sure if I mentioned it already, but I have been going to see a counsellor to help me deal with a lot of things that I had going on with the split etc...
And last week when I saw her, she told me that she doesn't see the need for me to go back anymore!!!
I was wrapt to think that I am actually dealing with this in a positive way, and not withdrawing into my shell like I have done with a lot of things in the past!
It is uplifting to know that I am a happy and STRONG woman on my own!
And that I don't NEED a man in my life to make me a better person!
What is also damn funny, is when people see how happy I am - they automatically assume that I must be seeing someone!!!!
I have had three people in the last week ask me if I have met someone new!!!
What is up with that?!?!?!
I'm certainly not seeing anyone, nor do I want to!
I am happy enough in my own space at the moment, learning what JO wants and needs and likes!!!
Hahahaha........ I've spent so damn long trying to make other people happy, it's time to make ME happy and at the moment, that is enjoying my life, enjoying my friends, and most importantly enjoying my gorgeous daughter.... what more could a single gal ask for???

I am pretty sure that is the plate that I will be going with!

Thanks for all your great suggestions.....

But I think that JST4Jo sums me up pretty much perfectly!

Oh yeah - here is the gorgeous thing that it will be going on:

I forgot to mention that you can have up to 6 characters....

Check out the website....  www.plates.co.nz

It's actually kinda fun to see what you can up with!

JUSTJO was the first one that I tried, and it's gone!!

BUGGER!!!!

Gymmed this morning, it was cool......

Didn't get much sleep last night though - dunno why!!

I really need to get to bed earlier though!  

I didn't turn my light off until about 11.30pm, and that is just too late for this grumpy chick!!

Tonight I WILL get to sleep earlier!!!!!

OK, so I bought my cool new car yesterday (it's red by the way - they go faster!!!)

So, now all I need is a peresonalised number plate to complete the Ultra Cool Look!

I thouoght about getting "ITS JO"

But I dunno - whaddaya reckon??

Can anyone come up with something fun and/or funky to personalise my car with???

I know this is NOTHING to do with weight loss or exercise or anything, but I heard this quote on the radio the other day (Grant from ZM) and it has stuck in my head:

"For every gorgeous slim woman out there, there is someone who is sick of sleeping with her!"

Hahahahahaha.......

Just made me laugh!!!!

I'm so excited!!

And I just can't hide it!!!

OK, OK, so I can't sing for shite, but I'm still excited!!

i bought a new car today!!

YAY ME!!!

It's a Toyota RAV4, and it is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

I traded in my trusty wee Corolla and got me a cool "Chick Car" as my boss called it today!

HOW COOL!!!!!!

AND..........

I have been to the gym TWO days in a row!!!!!!

AND...........

I've got my bag all packed for tomorrow, so I will go before work!!!

AND...........

I have been super diet girl so far!!

Although that all might just turn to shit tomorrow cos we are getting shouted HELL PIZZA for lunch!!!!!

YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM

I'll try to restrain myself - honest I will!!!

Hahahaha.......

YEAH RIGHT!!!!

Well, that is about all that I have to say today to be honest!

I'm LOVING being on track and motivated again......

I feel in TOTAL control of my life and I am LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!!

Bring on the VIRGIN fat I reckon!!!

Oh yeah! I was sorting out some jeans the other day....... I am a sucker for buying clothes on sale without trying them on, and never actually wearing them, so to my surprise (or not) I cam across 3 pairs of jeans with the tags still attached. I hadnt worn them cos they had always been too small.......... BUT THEY FIT!!!!!!!!!

I WAS SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!

AND.......... I am able to get rid of about 4 other pairs cos they are too big!!!!!

GO ME!!!!!!!!!!

Just gotta sort out the rest of my wardrobe and drawers now!

I have gone from having clothes in three different wardrobes, to having to cram them all into one, and I have finally realised that I have FAR TOO MANY CLOTHES!!!!!!

That will be my challenge for the weekend I think.......... Clear out the clothes that I never wear, or that are too big!

YAY ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

I weighed in a day early this week, cos I knew that I wouldn't be at home this morning....

Anyway, I had a small loss of 600grams this week, so I am happy with that - considering the crap I have eaten at work this week!

It is still mental at work, and there isn't an end in sight to the problems....

A big company that we supply to, has their distribution centre staff out on strike, which means that we cant supply into the DC's. This means that we are supplying direct into store, which means my workload has increased by about a million percent!!! Instead of processing 3 huge orders a day for this company, we are now processing about 60 - 80 small orders, but it is much much more work for us. Anyway, I also look after the accounts receivable side of things for this company, so that means instead of processing about 10 - 15 invoices per week, I will be processing close to 500 next week!!!!!!!!!!

ARGH!!!!!!

I think m y head will explode!!

Anyway, that is work in a nutshell.......... and that is why I am stressed and have been absent for a few days!

Rhian is with Chris next week, so I will hit the gym every night after work - I can't wait!!

I got there twice this week - and loved every second of it!

OK - babbling now........ that must mean that it is bedtime!!!

10pm on a Saturday night and I'm going to bed - ALONE! Hahahhaha.............

Nighty Night!!!