I tried to make things work with the ex. I really did. I gave it another shot but I just wasn't happy....at all. I was miserable and I in turn made him miserable. So now, this old bag of bones is going full force into the dating scene. I am DREADING it but I know it has to be done.....so I can meet the "right" guy for me. I'm looking forward to a new start. Did I write that a few weeks ago? I may have. In any case this is FOR REAL and I am REALLY single and REALLY looking to meet someone that "gets me". I know this may never happen but stranger things have happened. And if it doesn't I'll be OK. I just changed out an old thermostat for a new one.....ALL BY MYSELF (and the help of the Honeywell Tech Support guy but stilllll). I'll be OK. We'll all be OK.
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Sunday, June 16, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Back To Reality - Back To The DOG
What what? It's been a loooooong time but yes, I'm out of my relationship and back to dating. It seems foreign to me and honestly like nothing has changed. Being in a relationship is tough and maybe I'm not cut out for it? I'm hoping it's because I haven't met the right person but who knows?
I was the Breaker. I broke what wasn't working. I do not regret.....well, I regret that it took me so long but I do not regret what I did. I found out a ton about myself and that I was not happy and heading down a path of no return. So....I did something about it. But I am so not looking forward to being single. I like knowing that I have that person in my life....my partner.....my companion. It's going to suck going to parties and events by myself but that's no reason to stay with someone that you don't feel strongly for. So....I got out and am hopeful that this old gal is going to find someone new that is going to be THE ONE for me.
With this new update I rejoined some dating sites. One I hadn't been on in like 5-6 yrs. How was I welcomed back? By a 66 yr old from MA who thought we had a lot in common and a 45 yr old who contacted me about 8 yrs ago when I was first on the site...and who has a brain injury. So....Welcome Back. Oh, how I've missed you.
I don't mind being alone. I actually love it. But I do want to meet someone and hopefully start a new relationship. I remain hopeful that this old dog can still find her new trick....or some Chinese proverb that is equally non-sensible. Cut me some slack. It's been awhile since I've done this. Welcome back, DOG....welcome back.
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I was the Breaker. I broke what wasn't working. I do not regret.....well, I regret that it took me so long but I do not regret what I did. I found out a ton about myself and that I was not happy and heading down a path of no return. So....I did something about it. But I am so not looking forward to being single. I like knowing that I have that person in my life....my partner.....my companion. It's going to suck going to parties and events by myself but that's no reason to stay with someone that you don't feel strongly for. So....I got out and am hopeful that this old gal is going to find someone new that is going to be THE ONE for me.
With this new update I rejoined some dating sites. One I hadn't been on in like 5-6 yrs. How was I welcomed back? By a 66 yr old from MA who thought we had a lot in common and a 45 yr old who contacted me about 8 yrs ago when I was first on the site...and who has a brain injury. So....Welcome Back. Oh, how I've missed you.
I don't mind being alone. I actually love it. But I do want to meet someone and hopefully start a new relationship. I remain hopeful that this old dog can still find her new trick....or some Chinese proverb that is equally non-sensible. Cut me some slack. It's been awhile since I've done this. Welcome back, DOG....welcome back.
DATE ME
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Lack Of Self Control
Why am I finding this so hard to update? Maybe I'm not facing my own reality?
So....I went to the Doc and lo and behold, my cholesterol did go down. I think it's because of these Red Yeast rice capsules I've been taking. It didn't go down by much but at least it's down. However, I've gained weight. I have known this was happening but I'm so unmotivated to get my ass moving. I've gone from working out 5-6 times a week to about 2-3. I still can't figure out what my problem is? I have an idea: laziness and work. Sometimes I'm just so comfy in my house that I can't muster up the energy to go and work out. Other times I'm motivated to go and then work gets busy and I just lose the urge to get out and get moving. I keep hoping that every day will be the day I get my butt in gear. Still holding out for that day.
One aspect I can be proud of is my cutting down of my beloved baked goods.....and ice cream intake. I now limit myself to one sweet treat a day. This is HUGE for me. There were days (I'm embarrassed to admit) that I would eat 3-4. And I'm not talking Oreo-size. I'm talking 3-4 cupcakes.....BIG cookies.....brownies.....pieces of pie. You get the idea. Well, after my weight gain and my eye opening high cholesterol I vowed to cut down. I can't go cold turkey (I tried....and the Doc wants me to but I just can't) but I can limit and I will/have.
That's about it. Every day is a struggle but I realize that I have to make changes in my life as my health depends on it. I'm no spring chicken. I'm an old goose.
LOSE ME!
So....I went to the Doc and lo and behold, my cholesterol did go down. I think it's because of these Red Yeast rice capsules I've been taking. It didn't go down by much but at least it's down. However, I've gained weight. I have known this was happening but I'm so unmotivated to get my ass moving. I've gone from working out 5-6 times a week to about 2-3. I still can't figure out what my problem is? I have an idea: laziness and work. Sometimes I'm just so comfy in my house that I can't muster up the energy to go and work out. Other times I'm motivated to go and then work gets busy and I just lose the urge to get out and get moving. I keep hoping that every day will be the day I get my butt in gear. Still holding out for that day.
One aspect I can be proud of is my cutting down of my beloved baked goods.....and ice cream intake. I now limit myself to one sweet treat a day. This is HUGE for me. There were days (I'm embarrassed to admit) that I would eat 3-4. And I'm not talking Oreo-size. I'm talking 3-4 cupcakes.....BIG cookies.....brownies.....pieces of pie. You get the idea. Well, after my weight gain and my eye opening high cholesterol I vowed to cut down. I can't go cold turkey (I tried....and the Doc wants me to but I just can't) but I can limit and I will/have.
That's about it. Every day is a struggle but I realize that I have to make changes in my life as my health depends on it. I'm no spring chicken. I'm an old goose.
LOSE ME!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Roller Girl
I'm so not disciplined about writing the HOG. Maybe it's because I know that I'm not doing all I can for my health. The working out is subsiding, the food is still a struggle. I'm kind of at a loss. I need to get motivated again and I'm just not.
I purchased some skates the other day. Not rollerblades but actual roller skates - with pink wheels. I adore them. Since I loved roller skating as a kid I thought I could just pick it back up. Yesterday I put them on for the first time and literally two minutes later they were off my feet. I thought I was going to break my neck. So.....I have this desire to skate but can't because I don't know how to anymore. What to do? Did you know there are NO roller skating rinks in the Chicagoland area except the south side of Chicago? I'm not sure I want to travel to 1122 East 87th St every time I want to get my beginner skate on. I did find a roller derby workout on Howard that looks really fun but they only do beginners classes twice a month and the next one isn't until Sept. So what the heck do I do?
The running is just not doing it for me anymore....especially in this heat. I need something else to focus on cardio-wise that's fun. I was thinking maybe I'd go to a tennis court to tool around on my skates. I just need to get going again and then I think I'll be OK.....but I need something to hold onto or else I know I'll fall....again and again and again. Oh, I do have wrist guards, so that's good. However, I think I may need to get a helmet, elbow and knee pads and be one of THOSE people.
I'm going to try and new place to do my Bar Method stuff. I bought a Living Social and the studio is closer to me and cheaper so I'll try that soon. I'm still doing yoga and a lot of walking but I need to step up my game.
Don't even get me started on my food intake. I have been eating my healthy delivery meals, so that's good. But I also combine them with a cupcake at every sitting, so that's bad.
I'm a work in progress. Yep.
LOSE ME!
I purchased some skates the other day. Not rollerblades but actual roller skates - with pink wheels. I adore them. Since I loved roller skating as a kid I thought I could just pick it back up. Yesterday I put them on for the first time and literally two minutes later they were off my feet. I thought I was going to break my neck. So.....I have this desire to skate but can't because I don't know how to anymore. What to do? Did you know there are NO roller skating rinks in the Chicagoland area except the south side of Chicago? I'm not sure I want to travel to 1122 East 87th St every time I want to get my beginner skate on. I did find a roller derby workout on Howard that looks really fun but they only do beginners classes twice a month and the next one isn't until Sept. So what the heck do I do?
The running is just not doing it for me anymore....especially in this heat. I need something else to focus on cardio-wise that's fun. I was thinking maybe I'd go to a tennis court to tool around on my skates. I just need to get going again and then I think I'll be OK.....but I need something to hold onto or else I know I'll fall....again and again and again. Oh, I do have wrist guards, so that's good. However, I think I may need to get a helmet, elbow and knee pads and be one of THOSE people.
I'm going to try and new place to do my Bar Method stuff. I bought a Living Social and the studio is closer to me and cheaper so I'll try that soon. I'm still doing yoga and a lot of walking but I need to step up my game.
Don't even get me started on my food intake. I have been eating my healthy delivery meals, so that's good. But I also combine them with a cupcake at every sitting, so that's bad.
I'm a work in progress. Yep.
LOSE ME!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Welcome to The HOG
OK, Welcome to The HOG. Again, HOG is Health Blog. It's meant for me to get healthy. And this has been a struggle for me. I've been around the same weight (fluctuate up and down about 5 to 10 1bs) for the last 25 yrs or so. I do exercise. Although I hate it I try and do something (run, Bar Method, Yoga) at least 4 times a week. Last year I even completed a half marathon. This year I just haven't been as motivated. I feel like last year I really blew my wad, so to speak. I enjoyed the challenge of running races but this year I haven't run one. I've also shortened my runs. Again, the motivation has disappeared. I'm thinking I need to shake up my cardio. Maybe go back to the gym and do dance classes? I like knowing that I get a good work out. I want to sweat. This makes me know I've accomplished something. Sometimes work gets in the way. I like to work out around 11:30am/12pm-ish. When I can't I have a hard time getting motivated to work out later and then sometimes I just reason with myself that it's OK if I don't do it and I'll get it done tomorrow. Terrible thought. I need to realize that exercise is oh so important. What's even more important is my food intake. I'm an eater. I'm an eater who loves baked goods.....LOVE baked goods. I have a serious prob. I've been this way my whole life. My grandfather had a severe sweet tooth so I believe I got it from him (the man used to eat circus peanuts and Fannie Mae like it was going out of style). I'm one of those people that could....COULD eat 4 cupcakes in a day. I COULD skip dinner and just eat dessert....like a hot fudge sundae and home made choc chip cookies....all in one sitting. The thing is, I have high cholesterol. It's something that is quite an issue in my life. My doctor really wants me to lose weight and unfortunately since I've seen her (about 5 months ago) I think I've gained. Lower cardio combined with baked goods intake = unhealthy Dori. How do I curb this sweat tooth of mine? I have tried the Skinny Cow and McDonald's ice cream cone as my one snack but I just don't look forward to them the way I do a fresh baked brownie.....with a scoop of ice cream and hot fudge on top. I do not want to go on cholesterol drugs (FYI - this condition is also hereditary - My mom has high cholesterol as well and I'm almost certain my grandparents did). I've been ordering food (Fresh Diet, Healthy Chef Creations, etc) off and on for years. I enjoy getting the meals and eating them but I can't just stop there. I have to top it off with something sweet....and not like 1 piece of chocolate....like a donut. Again....I've got to fix this and soon. I don't want to have a heart attack and I fear that this is the path I could be on. So....I've started this HOG as a motivator. It will hopefully hold me accountable for what I'm doing and eating. I will try and update as much as possible. I'm doing it for my well being. And I'm also never going to write in a one paragraph forum ever again. Promise.
LOSE ME! (Kind of in the same vain as Hire Me and Date Me.....if it ain't broke don't fix it)
(FYI: I wrote this last week but was having computer probs so I thought I lost this post only to find it today.....so here you go.....)
LOSE ME! (Kind of in the same vain as Hire Me and Date Me.....if it ain't broke don't fix it)
(FYI: I wrote this last week but was having computer probs so I thought I lost this post only to find it today.....so here you go.....)
Friday, May 11, 2012
It's Been Awhile......
Wow. It's been a long time since I DOGGED it up and I miss writing and thought I'd scribe a special ditty since it's been so long.
SO.....what's been happening with me and the fellas? Glad you asked. Since I last signed off I met a FAB gent and we have been together, gosh....around 8 months. Holy balls. That's pretty long. I was quite scorned from my last shebang so it's taken me awhile to really open up and be happy but I think I'm just about there. It's amazing what a supportive, selfless person will do for your overall demeanor. I've never dated anyone like this chap and that's why I think it's so good. We're still learning about one another and how the other one operates but so far so good. For the first time in a long time I'm thinking about wifing up. Not me taking a wife (Though I'm not scoffing at that idea and now that Obama oh so methodically came out in favor of gay marriage maybe I can find a lady wife) but me actually being a dude's wife. Scary thought. At least scary in my eyes as I never pictured myself as THAT girl. But this is the kind of guy that wants marriage so if I'm with him then I need to figure out if I want it as well. I'm still on the fence.
Mind you, no one has proposed but I think if I stayed with him it'd eventually happen. Right now I have no desire to look elsewhere so I can only enjoy what I have and not get too bogged down in the deets and just enjoy the ride. Right? Right.
This thing called Life is a real toughie. Lots to think about and stress over and enjoy and all that jazz. It's nice when you have someone who's on your side to share it all with.
Now....I'm thinking of turning the DOG into the HOG. HOG = Health Blog. I really need to lower my cholesterol. So....if I'm so inclined the next time you'll be reading this (anyone....anyone) you'll see The HOG.
Yes.
SO.....what's been happening with me and the fellas? Glad you asked. Since I last signed off I met a FAB gent and we have been together, gosh....around 8 months. Holy balls. That's pretty long. I was quite scorned from my last shebang so it's taken me awhile to really open up and be happy but I think I'm just about there. It's amazing what a supportive, selfless person will do for your overall demeanor. I've never dated anyone like this chap and that's why I think it's so good. We're still learning about one another and how the other one operates but so far so good. For the first time in a long time I'm thinking about wifing up. Not me taking a wife (Though I'm not scoffing at that idea and now that Obama oh so methodically came out in favor of gay marriage maybe I can find a lady wife) but me actually being a dude's wife. Scary thought. At least scary in my eyes as I never pictured myself as THAT girl. But this is the kind of guy that wants marriage so if I'm with him then I need to figure out if I want it as well. I'm still on the fence.
Mind you, no one has proposed but I think if I stayed with him it'd eventually happen. Right now I have no desire to look elsewhere so I can only enjoy what I have and not get too bogged down in the deets and just enjoy the ride. Right? Right.
This thing called Life is a real toughie. Lots to think about and stress over and enjoy and all that jazz. It's nice when you have someone who's on your side to share it all with.
Now....I'm thinking of turning the DOG into the HOG. HOG = Health Blog. I really need to lower my cholesterol. So....if I'm so inclined the next time you'll be reading this (anyone....anyone) you'll see The HOG.
Yes.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Gone Fishing
I know I've severely neglected the DOG. Some of it is due to frustration while another part is due to travel and then there's another part that is due to somethin' cooking.
I'm very cryptic, I know.
If anyone is reading this and I'm sure YOU are just know that my life is boring and very interesting all at the same time. Now....everyone go back to not reading this and enjoying your weekend.
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I'm very cryptic, I know.
If anyone is reading this and I'm sure YOU are just know that my life is boring and very interesting all at the same time. Now....everyone go back to not reading this and enjoying your weekend.
date me
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