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On the job front, my old boss contacted me and said she and her boss would be going through applications today. I have my outfit ready for an interview. I really hate interviews but it's a little better this time since I already know the people. I am just nervous because I have been out of accounting for almost 11 years. It's not something you forget though. :)

The weather here has been quite crazy. Mostly have above normal temps except for a couple days it was in the teens! I am still hoping for some snow! We had a dusting one morning last week, weird that the weather guys never predicted that!

Today is organization day here! I have to take our tree down and put away all the decorations. I need to sort out the bedroom, it's a mess. I have been struggling with fatigue, not that normal tiredness. I did go for my lab work last week, not sure if I mentioned that. Just waiting for the results. Mainly concerned about the A1c test for diabetes. Also last time my bad cholesterol was good and my good cholesterol was bad. Not sure what that means!

we are having a problem with mice this year. I think it is because of the construction going on behind our house. It used to be farm land, now they are building a grocery store and some kind of strip mall. These mice are bold. They will come out and look at you! Dakota wanted to trap one to keep as a pet. ugh! I want to ask the landlord if it would be okay to now get a cat? We were told no pets here. But the traps just aren't working. Sounds like a good excuse, right?

My weight is another concern. Damn that good cooking I do! I went to buy an outfit for a possible interview and was so disgusted. I am much bigger on top than on the bottom. It was quite funny trying on shirts. That belly fat is the worse to have, health wise. It's a vicious cycle with me. I suffer from insomnia, even with meds. I am tired all the time and have no energy to do anything. So I eat because I am depressed from being so fatigued. Hopefully my doc can refer me to a nutritionist to help me out. I actually have a sister who is a nutritionist. But she wants me to be vegetarian. Hopefully WHEN I get this job, I will be able to buy healthier foods for all of us.

The new year is off to a slow start but I remain optimistic about this year.

posted on Jan 9, 2012 6:42 AM ()

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Good luck on the job. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. I gained so much weight last year. I have to lose some, that's all there is to it. I can't get into half my clothes anymore.

comment by redimpala on Jan 12, 2012 5:49 AM ()

Our cat catches mice, but then lets them go in the house, so not every cat is the solution. I got so fed up with the mice this fall I finally put out snap traps and they just ate the bait off them, then I got one of those little box types that doesn't kill them, and I caught 12 mice in 3 nights! For every one you see, there are a lot you don't see. Once caught, I threw them in the river. Good luck!

comment by troutbend on Jan 10, 2012 6:03 PM ()

You won't be getting any advice from me regarding weight problems. I'm too outspoken, getting myself in hot water. Mice, I can relate to. I've probably caught two dozen this winter. I have the best "new" trap ever!

comment by solitaire on Jan 10, 2012 6:21 AM ()

about the weight advice! one thing I am doing is to make sure I eat breakfast and lunch. I usually skip breakfast and sometimes I get so busy I forget about lunch.
the mice are driving me crazy. they get in the pantry and chew open boxes. so i have thrown out alot of food!

reply by elkhound on Jan 10, 2012 8:22 AM ()

I waved the wand--is that what caused the big wave in the ocean????????

comment by greatmartin on Jan 9, 2012 1:50 PM ()

I don't know about a wave but it snowed here yesterday afternoon and evening. do it again!

reply by elkhound on Jan 10, 2012 8:23 AM ()

Best of luck on your interview. I know you are going to do great. I have started to do my first interviews at my new job. That is one of my tasks, now. As Assistant Director, I get to sit in on all interviews to help in making the decisions about hires. It is really fun, though, it will be hard because I know that I will be helping to decide who gets that job ... and who doesn't!

comment by trekbrarian on Jan 9, 2012 1:25 PM ()

deciding who gets the job has got to be the most difficult decision. there are so many people out of work that I would think any job listing is swamped with applicants.

reply by elkhound on Jan 10, 2012 8:24 AM ()

A cat would be purrfect! If you have an Aldi's they have cheap produce. Also walking is great. I struggle with weight all the time. I have my
fingers crossed for you on the job front.

comment by elderjane on Jan 9, 2012 9:52 AM ()

thanks for keeping your fingers crossed! this would be an ideal job as it is a state job and I would get the same holidays off that the schools do. If my landlord consents to us getting a cat, the next hard part will be picking one from the many at the shelters. but at least I know I will be saving one.

reply by elkhound on Jan 10, 2012 8:25 AM ()

This is very tough.First,people are or some are bored counting calories.
At this time of the year with the cold weather mice seemed to make their way in our cellar.
We normally trap quite a few.They come and go.

comment by fredo on Jan 9, 2012 9:47 AM ()

we have never had so many mice! I have to throw out alot of things that were in the pantry because the mice chewed through the packages. I need hobbes and his friends here!
My first step in the weight battle is to eat breakfast and lunch. I usually skip them so at dinner I am starving. My new favorite breakfast is cottage cheese with blueberries and a slice of whole wheat toast. yummy!

reply by elkhound on Jan 10, 2012 8:27 AM ()

Ugh... talk of a tree on 9 January... Good luck on the job front. Just act as if they can't get on without you. You already know they're interested, and that should be all it takes!

comment by jjoohhnn on Jan 9, 2012 9:15 AM ()

tree is still up John! LOL it's a fake tree so I can leave it up all year. Might tackle that today.

reply by elkhound on Jan 10, 2012 8:28 AM ()

Like anything eating too much of vegetables can put weight on you--I know!!! It's the old story of eating less calories than you are expanding--keep a record of how many calories you are eating and then cut back! Easy--NOT!

comment by greatmartin on Jan 9, 2012 8:13 AM ()

martin, your plan is sooo hard! can't you just wave a magic wand and let me drop 50 pounds?

reply by elkhound on Jan 9, 2012 8:18 AM ()

You don't need to be a vegetarian to be healthy, but it does help. Just make sure to eat lots of fresh fruit and veggies and that should help! Sorry you have trouble sleeping. That is a horrible problem to have.

Poor mice have been uprooted. I wouldn't want them in my house either though! Good luck getting a cat, I think you might have a PERFECT excuse to get one.

comment by kristilyn3 on Jan 9, 2012 6:52 AM ()

If I see the landlord around I am going to ask him. Hubby won't do it! I love fresh veggies! really the only meat we eat is chicken. or ground beef. I just want to be healthy again and not feel like a beachball on top of two legs.

reply by elkhound on Jan 9, 2012 6:58 AM ()

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