Varied
June 16 2006
So I am currently sitting on the floor in my living room, feeling rather like a poor college student in their first apartment. You know that feeling - when you have no furniture whatsoever. All of the furniture for the living room has been moved into the kitchen and the study because the carpet guy is FINALLY supposed to come today, and all of the furniture had to be moved out of the living room for him to fix the carpet.
Josh and I want to get life insurance. To get the preferred rate, I must weigh less than a certain amount. I weigh 2 pounds more than that certain amount. I figured it would be easy to drop those two pounds and a few more, but NO. I've been eating less. I've been exercising. Every day Daniel and I go for at least one walk, which is 3/4 of a mile; usually we go twice. Now, if eating less and walking 1 1/2 miles a day doesn't make me lose two measly little pounds, what will? Advice, anyone? (Current mood: defeated and cranky.)
I was asked to give my view on waiting for the hubby to come home at the end of the day. For one, it's hard! I got so used to seeing Josh all through the day that it's very strange to be separated from him for so long. To be honest, I'm very lonely most of the time. I love Daniel, but let's face it - sometimes, I want the company of someone who A) can speak and B) won't spit on me with alarming frequency. Most of my friends have graduated and with very few exceptions, the people that are still here, I'm not very close to. I have little to nothing in common with any of them, and thus, I am very lonely. Having Josh home certainly kept that from happening, so this has been an adjustment. Hopefully this fall I can get involved in the group my church is starting for mothers with young children. I've digressed. Back to Josh - I'm very proud of him and I love it when he gets home. It makes me feel all cared for that he goes to work and works hard all day. It's hard though, because he tells me about his day and I don't understand much of what he's talking about and telling him about my day takes all of 2 minutes because nothing of real interest happens here. To sum it up: I'm happy Josh is working because I know he enjoys the mental stimulation, the company, and doing something for his family. I'm also sad because I miss spending so much time with him and I'm rather lonely here. It's a mixed bag, but I know that I need to get used to it as he'll be working most of the next 45 years and this is a great opportunity for him. I hope that answered your question.
Josh and I want to get life insurance. To get the preferred rate, I must weigh less than a certain amount. I weigh 2 pounds more than that certain amount. I figured it would be easy to drop those two pounds and a few more, but NO. I've been eating less. I've been exercising. Every day Daniel and I go for at least one walk, which is 3/4 of a mile; usually we go twice. Now, if eating less and walking 1 1/2 miles a day doesn't make me lose two measly little pounds, what will? Advice, anyone? (Current mood: defeated and cranky.)
I was asked to give my view on waiting for the hubby to come home at the end of the day. For one, it's hard! I got so used to seeing Josh all through the day that it's very strange to be separated from him for so long. To be honest, I'm very lonely most of the time. I love Daniel, but let's face it - sometimes, I want the company of someone who A) can speak and B) won't spit on me with alarming frequency. Most of my friends have graduated and with very few exceptions, the people that are still here, I'm not very close to. I have little to nothing in common with any of them, and thus, I am very lonely. Having Josh home certainly kept that from happening, so this has been an adjustment. Hopefully this fall I can get involved in the group my church is starting for mothers with young children. I've digressed. Back to Josh - I'm very proud of him and I love it when he gets home. It makes me feel all cared for that he goes to work and works hard all day. It's hard though, because he tells me about his day and I don't understand much of what he's talking about and telling him about my day takes all of 2 minutes because nothing of real interest happens here. To sum it up: I'm happy Josh is working because I know he enjoys the mental stimulation, the company, and doing something for his family. I'm also sad because I miss spending so much time with him and I'm rather lonely here. It's a mixed bag, but I know that I need to get used to it as he'll be working most of the next 45 years and this is a great opportunity for him. I hope that answered your question.
Rebecca Jensen
June 16 2006
I have this one book that has a really good routine in it... everytime I haven't been using it and then I really start I drop ten pounds in two weeks... anyway if your interested let me know... oh and we should do something sometime... I like spending time with you and I can speak (or try) and I would try my best not to frequently spit up on you :-)
Jonathan Wood
June 16 2006
Well, you know I'm a phone call away for moving furniture, watching Daniel, or anything else.
nell nestor
June 16 2006
Call us if you need us--we're not that far away. Hope the carpet finaIly got fixed. Hang in there, those 2 pounds will go. I'm very proud of you.
r
June 16 2006
You could start a business in your home. You could make lots of mula and be featured on "The Fabulous Life Of: The Morgan's". Seriously though, life insurance is definately a good idea. Dave Ramsey would be proud.
Bill Morgan
June 18 2006
For losing weight, try eating raman noodle soup with hot chilis ... do that for lunches ... then at night instead of bread switch to white rice ... should take about 5+ pounds off in 4 weeks. The hotter the chilis the faster it goes.
Thanks for sharing about hubby being gone and having to adapt. Its a challenge.
RE the insurance, trust it is TERM not whole.
As for Josh's career, do you really think he is going to work until age 65? Makes me feel like a slackard ...
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James White
June 19 2006
Remember that we're always in the Honors Office, and can use a little day-brightening. And you can get halfway (depending on who's there) intelligent conversation!
Sarah Yeldell
June 19 2006
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Maybe you can plan a once-a-week lunch with your friends while Daniel is at daycare? I don't know, but there's a lot more to Elizabeth than being "Mommy" or "Wife" and you need to take care of her from time to time too. ;-)
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Also, feel free to call me if things get too lonely. I love you, EB!
