Self Respect

Things are crazy busy here lately! I am trying to make 3 old ladies happy ( never easy ) plus I had my Gdaughter over the weekend. Trying to eat right and get in my walking. It was mostly swimming this weekend. I am on my way out the door after this, to walk 3 miles in the dang heat. Food has been ok. 2 movies yesterday, only got popcorn with one. Went to see Sarah's Key. It's a french film with lots of subtitles, but it was very well done. I hope people will see it. It's about what the French (led by the Germans ) did to the Jews in 1942 during the occupation. I also saw the The Help last week with Mrs H. Bigotry! Some people will believe all kinds of crap to support their prejudices. Man, the friend I went to Sarah's Key with had no idea that the Germans ever occupied France. I LOVE history. Going to try and add a history class this semester. Since I got a bigger scholarship then I thought.

I still can't believe that I start school on TUESDAY! I figured out and then bought my books online last night. Too proud of myself. Damn near broke my arm patting my own back :) I pick them up tomorrow at the book store and then I will meet a sweet "young" friend who will show me where my classes are. I feel like I should go out and buy knee highs and a plaid skirt! I still get to keep all my jobs, as I started all my classes as early as possible. The weather will be getting cooler and I am sure I will need to mix up the walking routine. For now I will just do what I can.

House is full of good food. Drank lots of water. Being busy will go along way in keeping me from shoving crap down the old pie hole. Plus I need to start packing up to move. Everything I put on my list of things to do while I was in Blanding in "exile" are coming true. I CAN MAKE THINGS HAPPEN ! I am sure that my "ward" family will help with the move and it will be done in a flash. I might live out of boxes for awhile, but hell, who cares? I won't be paying the ex boss's mortgage anymore. That goes along way in getting my self respect back. I am you know. Getting my self respect back. Feels darn good!

Have a great Sunday and rest of the week!

Keep the mood and the food real....................

Comments

  1. RoxieAugust 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I am just pleased as punch for you, Dana. You've certainly got my respect, dear.

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  2. JoyAugust 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I always want to take a class this time of year! I usually get all excited and fizzle out before the class starts. Maybe I will get there one of these days!

    Keep focused!!

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  3. WWSuziAugust 21, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I'm so happy for you!!
    Can't wait to hear all about your journey through school :)

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  4. bbubblybAugust 21, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I'm so excited for you starting school and for the move, you are rocking life Dana :)

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  5. MizAugust 22, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    YAY!!!!!!

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  6. ShelleyAugust 22, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Go Dana!!! :)

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