This month ended up being significantly more expensive than anticipated. I had almost 2k in car repairs done, BUT all of my dash lights are finally off for the first time in a year!
Also, I went to the gym consistently 3x/week to do my circuit training, and I've been getting in a ton of steps at work.
Also also! I gave us a $600 food budget for groceries and food out, and we stuck to it! I was so determined that I put back a banana the other day that would have put us a penny over 🤣
Also also also, I ordered this swim suit. I hope it fits well. I really can't find anything I like, but I need something because the elastic is really worn on my old ones.
First Time on Earth by Alex Warren has been such a go-to song for me recently. I know it's about his parents, and I can relate to that, but I really resonate with it for Millie. Like, yes, she is an absolute menace who legitimately played a part in my almost complete mental break lol but it's a big world, and she's a little girl, and we're just figuring things out together.
As part of our summer new hire team training, my coworker did a belonging workshop. Our OG team answered questions, and the group was told the answers were for hypothetical individuals answering about their younger self leaving home to go to college. The new hires were told to create a profile of the person based on their answers. I hate sharing feelings related things, so I had to fight for my life on these questions.
They got me SO spot on. It was insane. They guessed that I had to play a parent role growing up (although they did think I was an eldest daughter vs. only child), that I might suffer from OCD/anxiety/ADHD. They said growing up, I might have felt more comfortable talking to adults or teachers than my peers. They said that I had to play a mediator role in my family and that if my family argued, I would try to diffuse the situation. They guessed I may be a child of divorce. They said that I likely suffered, so others didn't have to. I don't remember what else, but I was shocked. Questions and my answers under the cut.
Where were you coming from, and what was your environment like before college? A college prep high school. My environment was okay, but I was excited for something new.
What is one thing people would’ve immediately noticed about you when they first met you? That I talked really fast.
What was something you were dealing with internally that most people couldn’t see? Perfectionism.
What was one fear or insecurity you had walking onto campus for the first time? How I would figure out how to do everything and make friends.
What was a bad habit or behavior you had back then that people might’ve misunderstood? Inserting myself into situations to protect others.
How did you typically show up in group settings early on (quiet, loud, observant, guarded, etc.)? Observant and quiet
What is something people would’ve likely gotten wrong about you if they judged you too quickly? That I was not interested in being involved. I took everything in before deciding to join in.
What did your support system look like at that time? (strong, limited, complicated, etc.) Strong and sometimes messy. I had a really close group of friends and family.
What was something you needed from people back then but didn’t always get? Consistency
My boss and I both nominated each other for the same professional development award 🤣🤷♀️
I seriously think this is hysterical. Even better is that my old boss is work besties with my current boss, and he is on the voting board for who wins this award. 😅
Totally unrelated to anything, but I'm the conductor of the better habits ( &chatty) train today!
We've paid off 20k in credit card debt since August 2024 and have reduced our total debt, including mortgage to less than 200k 🙌
Also, I am in my Renaissance or something. I keep having nail videos in my algorithm, so I grabbed some fake nails after debating for about a bajillion minutes. I honestly wanted some hot pink smiley face ones or daisies, but I didn't want to deal with Walmart, so alas
Then these teens were spraying perfumes, and I legit wafted over like pepe le pew. I ended up getting Dossier Slice of Heaven.
Just using this to track along with my progress! I'm happy I'm finally finding something that works for me after so long. I've been making changes since August and then recently added in the more consistent gym workouts.
Body comparison pics and weight loss amount mentioned below break.
The pictures aren't in the same spot, and I can't find those shorts, but I kept the same shirt.
These are 3 years and ~35lbs difference.
Totally unrelated, but it's crazy to see how much this shirt has faded.
I have not been consistent with fitness in an extremely long time. This month, I decided to start using my gym membership, so 3 times a week, I've been going to Planet Fitness to do the 30-minute circuit workout and then use the hydro massage. It's been awesome! I really enjoy it. I skipped two days last week because of my finger, but I'm back at it 🥰
Is that more than my April food budget? Yes again!
Am I happy about it? Also, yes! 🤣
That amount was literally split evenly between tickets to a dining and theater show that we're gifting my s-i-l for her bday and getting my car fixed! Both are super exciting because my car has been acting funky, and I get her and her husband along with N and I tickets to Shrek the musical 😅 can't wait!!
I got a gross finger wound on my walk with Olive earlier 😭 this is for you if you like chaotic dog walks and injuries 😅
While Olive and I were on our walk, this off leash golden retriever was out, and his fence was opened facing us. We didn't see him right away, but he saw us and started barking and getting closer, which startled Olive. She's already reactive, so she also started barking and pulling toward the dog. I kind of freeze, holding her tight on her leash because we can't go past and can't cross the street because a car was coming, so eventually I get us turned back the way we came.
read on if you aren't squeamish lol
After we turned around, I put her between my legs to fix my hold on her leash because it felt off, only to see the carabiner clip that holds her poop bag pouch to the leash is lodged in the back of my middle finger's middle knuckle. She is still pulling like hell to get back to the other dog, meanwhile I'm physically tethered to her leash and watching blood just flow out. So gross. I must have looked absolutely fucking deranged. I was trying to figure out how to get the carabiner out because it was open all the way to the max, and I couldn't release the clip from inside my finger, and Olive is hosting a one woman fight club. Anyways, I got it out eventually, basically dragged her home because she kept trying to turn around and engage with the dog, and then I went to urgent care where they glued it and gave me a tetanus shot. I basically just had a gaping hole and the skin had ripped off, so they couldn't stich it. What a frikin night. 😮💨
Millie got her first heartworm injection today after being on reduced excitement the past 60 days. She is now on crate rest and potty breaks only for 30 days until she gets shots 2 and 3 next month, then repeat rest for 45-60 days. She did well with the treatment. I love her vet so much😭😭🥰
She has been very lethargic, which is expected at this point. She is on 3 meds to help manage her excitement. Feels insane but the 2 she was prescribed before were just not cutting it. She was mostly fine but then would floor it on her leash and spin around and jump, about ripping our arms off in the process since she was on leash.
We have her all set up in our workout/projector room. I took the futon mattress off the base so she could access it to relax with us when we are in here without needing to jump up. It's cozy!
We've been seeing a movie in theaters every week or two because I have a ton of movie credits on my account, and we need breaks from the pets sometimes. Tonight, we're going to see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and I pre-ordered our popcorn and soda because I had a coupon, and last time they didn't apply it correctly. 🤣 Two weeks ago, we saw Project Hail Mary. It's been fun!
We put the dogs to bed before we head out, and it's nice. It just feels normal. Millie's first heartworm injection is next week, so the countdown is really on 😬 Pet pics for tax.
I feel sooooo much better! 🤩 Last month, I was literally at my breaking point, and when I went for my check-in yesterday, I told her I felt like the opening montage of a romcom. I look forward to getting up early with M. I feel more confident. I'm able to respond to texts right away and answer emails without thinking about the wording all day. I've switched to decaf coffee and have avoided alcohol, not that I drank much before. My eating has been so much better. I actually lost 5 lbs. I feel like I have the space in my mind to make healthier decisions even when I'm busy. I've been able to prioritize my time better. I have high blood pressure, and it was the best it's ever been. I had suspicions that being chronically stressed, depressed, and anxious was part of the equation there. My doctor said that she feels like I was feeling that way for so long that feeling more regulated is making me feel like I'm on cloud 9. I'll take it. I'm so happy I was able to ask for help. 😭🥰
When I'm hanging out with Millie, we usually put something on the projector, and I've gotten sucked back into The Circle. I have seen the first 5 seasons, but I'm super on and off with it. I'm halfway through 6 now. I'm so hooked 🤣
My brain has reached some kind of elevated state today. I'm the only one from my team in office today, so maybe no distractions is helpful. 🤣
We have been looking for a way to make a digital agenda to meet our needs for events and share with a QR code. A lot of options are close but not quite right for some reason or another. This morning I was able to make the perfect qr code agenda by manipulating a survey software we use to read the survey as a graphic text question. I'm sure there's a better way somewhere, but we've been looking for a long time, and I feel like a genius.
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