Snow Days: 13" in Indy

Well, well, well, I have to laugh because yesterday was a nightmare. A nightmare, and I tried to make the best of it. Well, my little Cobalt got stuck in the middle of the rode. I look over and a couple that was shoveling just gave up falling into the snow while taking cell phone pictures of the snow. I started laughing in a way then I wondered would I ever make it into work and would I get into trouble if I didn't. I was supposed to be there at 9am, but that didn't happen.

I couldn't just leave my car in the middle of the road, so I tried to push it, but no luck with that. I began to freak out just a little. I went back inside to get warm and cut some cardboard pieces to put under the wheels but still nothing, no hope. A man came from across the way, and I was so thankful. Thankful he came to the rescue. He pushed and pushed while I tried to steer the car. We finally got it back into a spot.

I begin calling everyone, Chris didn't answer, mom and dad already at work, and then Chad from work was getting ready for work. He was going to come and get me, but I didn't want him to be late for work so he went ahead to work. Chris called back, but he was also stuck too. I began researching and the bus was near, so I get back on my winter snow boots and off to the bus stop. Everyone their was freezing. They were glad I brought the schedule for the inbound stops for downtown. Then, there it was like a new light....the bus. Oh faithful, it would get me to work.

After getting off the bus, I thought...WOW, that was dedication but also a headache. I was so glad I was able to make up the time at work for when I arrived late, but I'm wondering was it worth it in a way. LOL, yes oh yes it was...as soon as I sat down to begin my morning at work. I hit the button to get a job and WOW.

My morning just got better, a picture of a lady was flashing me. I began talking a bit and laughing, "Okay guys what is this, umm how do I tone this?" I thought as taking a double and triple look...am I really at work, did the guys plan this job, is this a joke just the everyone came over to see what I had and then I zoomed out of the PDF image to see not only the upper half out there like it was but so was the lower half. WOW, so much information yet wondering what the CMYK percentage is of this..... Too funny, that made my day I would have to say. Thank you so much to my team leader for handling that image for me. I am still wondering if there should be some sort of cheat sheet on how to tone certain images like this. Let's just say the rest of the day I feared opening PDF images. Classic day!

And it begins

HAHAHA, I had to title this post that because it feels like everyone around me is stressing out and I am the only one trying to hold it together. Okay, way back, if people remember the old Samantha. I stressed all the time, about everything. I used to have to do everything when I worked at Wheels & Deals in Fishers. It didn't seem fair either. I did it all and never got a "Good Job Samantha." "Way to go." I guess from there and to now, I have become someone different. It's not that I don't care, but I try to be the positive thinker of a group.

Everyone is stressing out at work. It's almost as if it follows me to my lunch breaks and then home. I try to seek peace, but it is really hard when people just keep talking about it nonstop. Now, for someone like me stress isn't good. I tend to not feel well and such. This week has been tough, but we all got through it. Please, everyone hang in there. Everyone voted for Obama, so why is it everyone is still fearing that they will lose their jobs? You all wanted him in office, and right now I don't see any change yet.

Pondering thoughts

I usually try not to write much on these blogs but so much has been on my mind lately. The economy is bad, real bad. Everyone is worried and stressed as ever. I feel like I'm the only one staying positive. We found out a lot at work today, and on top of having an upset stomach it hit me pretty hard today. I've been sick with a stomach virus since Tuesday. I'm saving now, every week. So, anyone wanting to hang out I'm on a super tight budget. It's sad and times are rough, but we can all get through this.

Last Saturday, made me realize I am actually accomplishing what I wanted out of this whole journey not only to transform my lifestyle into a healthier one and to lose weight for myself, but to also help others with their journey. I wanted to give people hope out there that no matter who you are....you too can lose weight. Its hard for me to listen to people who do not even want to try to make a healthier lifestyle for themselves.

I try to motivate others in my life, but then at times I feel like that doesn't even work. I love being active and doing things, but when people want to sit around and not do anything then I become clueless. I begin questioning myself...what did I do wrong? What did I say? I understand that everything costs money, but some things don't and that's what I still miss from this whole weight loss journey. I miss walking in the park, going to museums, free shows, walking around in the mall, etc.... Just anything really.

I've learned that I'm not waiting around anymore I have for a very long time and I shouldn't. If you want to do something might as well do it alone. I did Weight Watchers alone from the very beginning. Sure, I would have loved someone to be my support and be by my side at the meetings to do this journey together, but it did not happen this way.

This morning though made me really proud of myself. Proud of what I have accomplished. Everyday is sometimes a struggle, but believing in one's self can get you through to a new tomorrow. Hang in there everyone, and so will I. Costs for a lot of things have gone way up, but think of what you are investing in regardless if it's higher priced food, a gym membership, whatever it takes to help through these hard times...my advice take care of yourself. You can do it, help reducing stress whatever it takes. Trying to get some more rest and get better, night everyone.