The Very Likeness of Being (August 25, 2007)

Hi there one and all! First off, with my last blog I was teased, poked and prodded by some for the size of my font. In my defense, I DESPISE pulling up a blog that far too small to read without a magnifying glass. Sometimes I just don't read it and will close the damn thing. So I have attempted to size up my font just a bit as to make it easier reading. With that said, let's get to the meat of this posting.

It's been about a month since my last update to one and all. I really don't have much to say this time around, but wanted to keep everyone up to speed on whats happening in my neck of the woods.

Weight
I'm trying to not step on the scales more than once a month. I find that if I do, I just get discouraged and impatient.
Today was the month mark since my last "weigh and measure day". I thought I would break it down a little bit more than last time for those who are interested, but mainly just for myself so that it's documented somewhere.

Start weight on Jan 28, 2007: 270lbs
Today Sept 25, 2007: 235lbs (whoo hoo!) 35 pounds baby!

Here are my measurements as well

1/28 Neck: 17', 8/25 Neck: 16 1/2
1/28 Shoulders: 53" 8/25 Shoulders: 51"
1/28 Chest: 47" 8/25 Chest: 44 1/2"
1/28 Bicept L: 14 1/2" R 14" 8/25 Bicepts : L: 13 1/2 R: 13 1/2
1/28 Forearm L: 11 1/2 R: 11 3/4 8/25: L 10 1/2 R: 11
1/28 Belly: 49" 8/25 Belly: 44"
1/28 Actual waist: 46 1/2 8/25 Actual waist: 41
1/28 Hips: 48 1/2 8/25 Hips: 44"

okay... enought of this, I'm bored. the only measurements I've left off are thighs and calf and who really cares? Right?
LOL!!!!

So as of today I've lost 35 pounds and 21" across my body!
Current weight is 235. I'd still like to get down between 200-210. (That's where I look my best) Any further down than that and I start looking sick or something, Secretly I want to get down in the 100's just to say I was under 200lbs in my 30's.




Theatre
The Desert Star called the other day and asked me do Stage Manage "Little Shop of Horrors". They don't have a start date because they don't have a full cast yet. I've battled within myself back and forth over this issue. Do I want to do the show or do I want to just take it easy for a few more months??? I can't make up my mind. I told them "no" during the call, but I also know that they will have a difficult time finding someone to do the job at the crappy pay that they are willing to offer. So!!! I think I'll let them look for someone else and then if it gets down to crunch time, I'll step up, request a raise, and do the show is a raise is given. It's all about leverage. Right? Either way, I think I'll consider returning to managing the Christmas show.

Disney
We are down to just a little over a month until Gay Days Disney! I've got my plane tickets (thanks to Dan) and working on getting my park tickets this week (thanks to Dan) AND the hotel room is reserved and waiting for us (thanks to Dan). So I guess what I'm really trying to say is "Thanks Dan! Thanks for rounding up the troops, doing the research, and planning this super fun trip!". Last year was soo much fun and my only regret, well there are two, is that I didn't take any pictures. This year I have purchased a fancy little digital camera and vow that I will take pics and post them upon my return. My second regret was not staying longer last year. This year we will be there for several days more! That will give us a chance to see some parades, ride a few more rides and just slow down a bit.

Work
I really don't know what to say or where to begin so I'll just keep it short. The powers that be are trying to squeeze blood from a stone. It doesn't matter how much we do, how fast we are, how accurate, or how good we do our job. It is never good enough. There is rarely a "thank you" or a "job well done" to be had. If I had not dedicated myself for the past 7 years to this department, I would just tell them to "Fuck off" and find me another job. As it is, I am vested in the company, have accrued sick and vacation leave, 401k, health bens, etc.
I don't know that I could just pack it in and leave... mainly out of fear, but also because I just don't know what else I could/would do. I'm at that point in my life where I can't take a pay cut, so any job that were to come along would need to match my wage if not increase it (substantially) as well as offer the paid time off, 401k and health benefits that I have right now. I do think that I will start looking for other employment (but just not too hard).

Misc
Not much else to say right now. I continue to walk at least a mile a day. I am still trying to watch what I eat and how much I consume within my day. I am still trying to be social and not just hide out at home. I'm still not dating, but that is my choice. Right now I simply do not want to.

If you've made it to the end of my blog I congratulate you for hanging in there. If something exciting or life changing occurs, you can bet I'll be back on here typing away once again.

DISNEY HERE I COME!!!