Put up or shut up!

Hello, hello!

Wow! I took a big, but good, step today! You ready for this?

I'm a gym member! I went into American Family Fitness, got a tour, and signed up! It's only going to be $25/month! Also, that $25 includes all their classes. I'm pretty excited! Including last month's payment and processing fee, it's only going to be $80 to get started! I know that seems like much, but compared to other gyms in the area, that is SO cheap! The owner isn't going to charge my account until Friday, and thank God for that! I told her I don't get paid til then, and she was totally cool with it! And as a bonus, she threw in two free training sessions and a massage therapy session! How cool is that? Oh! There isn't a contract either! It's a month-to-month deal. I can cancel whenever I want! :]

So, why join a gym, Dani? A few reasons! One, I want to get my blood sugars and my A1C down. Two, my cousin is getting married in June, so I kinda want to look cute for that! Three, I want to be able to shop for cute clothes!! I'm tired of having to buy large-sized shirts to accommodate my waist size, then my shirt is gaping open at the top because of the lack of chest! And four, I haven't had a consistent activity level since marching season 2005! SAD.

My goal is to lose about 25 to 30 pounds. Totally doable! I just need to get my butt in gear and just go work out! Two or three days a week isn't that bad! And it's right next to Planet Tan...so maybe after a few work outs I can go tanning? Only if I can afford it though! I can't overdo it!

I've begun working on my fitness....now it's time to work on my diet. Any suggestions, lovelies? I don't always have time to cook, so any tips are helpful!

Time for homework. And before you ask, yes, school is still not there for me! UGH.


Later Days!
Dani

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Rude People!

Hello readers!

I have a rant about rude people. I know I've ranted about flakes, but this just irks me!

I'm in a Psychology of Adjustment class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. My teacher encourages a class discussion/participation. I'm the type of person who likes to talk and hear other peoples' stories! However, there is this older woman in my class I would probably put around my Mom's age. She LOVES to talk and give her two cents, but whenever I'm talking she is so incredibly rude! She'll sigh, crack a joke, etc. And today, she asked Cynthia (my teacher) if she "remembered what we discussed on Friday" (we talked about staying on topic) and "that's all she wanted to say" right after I said something! Everyone was still copying the notes, so I wasn't interrupting anything! I always listen to her stories about her previous drug use or her rebellious teenager, but am I interested in it? No, not really but I am still courteous, and I let her speak!

I talked to Cynthia after class and I told her how this woman is really bothering me! I was taught to listen when someone is speaking, and have common courtesy! She said to take the high road and not say anything. I told her if it continues, I'd have to say something! Not be confrontational, but just tell her she's being extremely rude! Cynthia said if it happened again on Wednesday, she would discuss being rude to the class.


How many times have you had to keep your mouth shut about a rude person? Did you confront them, or take the high road and let it go?


Later Days!
Dani

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School is kind of stupid.

Hey guys!

I don't know what my problem has been lately! I haven't been wanting to go to class. And I haven't really gone. My Monday-Wednesday class is fun, but at the same time the teacher just reads us the book. Why am I going to drive all the way out to Hurst to just have a book read for me when I can read it at home? And my other classes? I'm honestly just not feeling them.
Ever since this job opportunity with KISD has come up, my focus has been on that. I know! The job is still in the "prospect" category right now, but I am feeling VERY confident about it! I know this position was meant for me!

The more I think about school, the more upset and frustrated I get. I have slowly come to the realization I'm probably not going to receive my Bachelor's. I could have been at UNT last fall! What's holding me back is finances. I've said it before and I will say it again: I refuse to use loans! If this means not going to school, then so be it. I'm tired of people telling me I NEED to go to school. Keep in mind the people telling me this are having their parents pay for school, they don't have to work, and oh! They don't have to worry about medical insurance. Nice for them, but I don't get those luxuries! My parents won't be able to help me with school. Oh yes, I hear it now! "Dani, there are grants and scholarships!" This is true, but almost every one I'm qualified for wants me to talk about my "volunteer experience". When do I have time to volunteer?! I work and go to school, remember?


Maybe I wasn't meant to go to college. I'll take my associate's and move on, I guess.



Later Days.
Dani

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Chatroulette!

Just a quick post!

So, there's this website, right? It's called chatroulette.com! It's pretty much a giant chatroom with the shuffle button on. It can have it's fun moments, but not so fun when you're getting flashed. Ew, kinda gross! But here's what I think is fun: the global connections!

I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful British gentleman named James! We had a nice long chat, and there was no flashing involved! I love meeting new people, especially internationally!

So here's to you, James! Thanks for the awesome conversation, and keeping your clothes on! :]


Later Days!
Dani

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Blog, bloggity, blog, blog...

Hello all!

So, lots and lots has happened since I've talked to you last! I applied for an aide position with Keller ISD, and I think I'm the front runner for the job! How exciting right?! I'm so excited, I think I'm getting ahead of myself. Oh, dear. This would be full time, benefits, and it's at Florence where I already work with Clayton! I'm hoping if I get the position, Clayton will still let me work for them in the afternoons until the end of the school year. I think it would be stupid to leave my kiddos right before the end of the year.
Here's my plan: if I get hired with KISD, I'll take those paychecks into my checking account and my paychecks from Clayton into a savings. I figured I could put back some money to either buy a car or move into my own place. I think it sounds like a good plan. Thoughts?
Keep your fingers crossed that both work out...because if they don't I'll feel uuber lame.

Valentine's Day is upon us!! Dun-dun-dun!! For some, it really sucks, but for others (like myself), it's pretty amazing! I love spending time with Joe! I know he would probably disagree with me (ha!) because he always wants to hang out on school nights when I'm soooo tired from work, and I have to wake up early the next day, so I normally say "no I can't"! Which by the way, I'm trying to prepare my body for waking up early 5 days a week...you know just in case I get that awesome job ;] Anywho! Joe and I are going to Texas Roadhouse (omgyum) then we're going to see Valentine's Day! It looks like a super cute movie, so Joe has no choice but to take me! Haha! I've been asked, by more than a few people, if I think Joe is going to propose. Ummm...no. I don't think he will. Working at David's ruined the holiday season/Valentine's proposals forever with me. Plus, he's not in a permanent job right now so it probably won't happen! I'm being patient! It will happen when it happens!
What are you doing for Valentine's? I want to know!

Just a random thing:
I've been watching Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo lately, and I'm officially obsessed with this show!! It's hilarious!! Patti Stanger reminds me of my older sister....except older, and more Jewish. Check it out, and I can guarantee you'll laugh at least a few times!

That's all I've got for tonight, lovers!


Later Days!
Dani

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Is it Spring Break yet?

Hey everyone!

The time is seriously flying by! I feel like New Year's was a few days ago!

I called Sharon at corporate and told her I'm interested in a site manager position if one were to come up! That's awesome, but Sara told me Clayton is currently not promoting anyone and they don't want newer site managers to take on a larger program like Independence....damn. So back to square one, again! Oh, and that x-ray tech thing I was talking about! The people haven't even mentioned it in a while, so I'm assuming it's a no-go.

Joe and I celebrated 3 years together on the 19th! We went out to dinner the night before since the 19th fell on the first day of classes. Joe works during the day, then he has night classes so he couldn't miss on the first day. It was nice though! We went to dinner at Brio in Southlake! I got my salmon pasta (which is a grilled salmon steak on top of angel hair pasta in buttersauce with tomatos, asparagus, spinach and it's so gooood) and Joe got his spicy pasta...thing. I forget what it's called! After dinner we grabbed a slice of cheesecake to go from Cheesecake Factory, then headed back to his place for a quiet evening! I still can't believe it's been three years already! We'd be going on 4 years this summer if I wasn't so stupid in the beginning! Oh, well! We're together now and I can't complain! :]


(Us on our first, second and third anniversary!)

I started classes too! I originally had Dolores for one of my classes, but I found out she's been having some major back issues, so another teacher has taken over her class. At first I was really worried, but I met my new teacher and she's a younger version of Dolores! So I'm very happy with all my classes! And I found out my infant and toddler class is a hybrid class! What this means is I only have to go to class on campus every other week! So this also means that every other week I can sleep in an hour later! Hurray! It's the little things in life that matter, right?

Later Days!
Dani

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Hey everyone!
Is it really 2010 already? I'm still getting used to writing that!

A few opportunities have come up since the last time I blogged.

I found a job at Carol Harris insurance here in Keller. It seemed like an awesome idea then she told me she would only want me working part time. Why would I leave one part time job for another with no guarantee of a full time position? I can't leave my kids for another part time position, I just can't! Sara mentioned that Independence Elementary is in need of a site manager. Do I think I'm ready? Probably not, but Sara said with training and her helping me with every step, I could do it. I'm on the fence! I'm so attached to the kids at Florence, so I'm almost afraid to leave! I want to go for it, but then again I've never been in a manager-type position. I suppose there's a first time for everything. I would be get benefits after 90 days, so if I'm going to do this I need to get on it now! Everyone I've talked to thinks I should go for it.
Also, one of my kid's parents mentioned they need a x-ray technician, ultra sound tech. I think we're going to discuss it more this week, but they offered it to Sara (she turned it down) and they said they would put her through school! Maybe they'll offer me the same? Keep your fingers crossed!

I was able to register for yet another semester at TCC. Ugh! Just when I think I'm done then I'm sucked back in. I have two classes with Bob, another with Dolores and a class with an unknown teacher. That scares me: not knowing who they are and I can't look them up on ratemyprofessor.com! Boo!

That's all I've got for now! I promise I'll update more!


Later Days!
Dani

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