tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878623426864918772024-02-07T19:30:05.098-08:00Lexy Likes HappinessLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-34324979561273727132013-12-05T18:03:00.000-08:002013-12-05T18:03:00.728-08:00Excited and frightened. Frozen.When I hung out with Kayla the other day, she said she would talk to her boss about me working there, also. Well, the boss, Carol, wants my resume! I am super excited, but also terrified. I am so afraid that I'll turn it in and she will decide that she doesn't want me. I am so thankful to Kayla for this. I definitely would not have the courage to ask Carol for employment, myself.<br />
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So, I just need to turn in the resume and Carol will set up an interview time with me for some time next week. I am kind of worried and scared and excited and frozen in fear. Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-22410986512322370702013-12-02T06:41:00.001-08:002013-12-02T06:41:53.748-08:00Cyber Let-DownI was kind of excited that I was going to actually not have to work ALL day and would be able to check out all my favorite online websites. But once I started looking around it looks like all the BEST deals happened on Black Friday and the Cyber Monday deals aren't half as good.<br />
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What a let down.<br />
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Wal-Greens does have their ten cent pictures again, so that is good. I'm in the process of putting together an order right now!<br />
<br />Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-26167042383411411562013-12-01T16:15:00.001-08:002013-12-01T16:17:33.514-08:00December GoalsI always get hyped up at the beginning of a month. I'm so excited to have a clean fresh slate ahead of me to fill in ways that I think are important! It's just so exciting! :) Here are the goals:<br />
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<li>Take 'nutcracker' pictures w/Andrew</li>
<li>Watch Walk the Line</li>
<li>Watch Cloud Atlas</li>
<li>Make OSU blanket</li>
<li>Give Mackenzie her b-day gift</li>
<li>Get presents for everyone on X-mas list</li>
<li>Hang out with Ashton</li>
<li>Hang out with Kaywa</li>
<li>Workout at gym at least 12 times</li>
<li>Clean room</li>
<li>Read (at least) one book- The Kept Man</li>
<li>Update blog 12 times</li>
<li>Take 'mustache' pictures of people</li>
<li>Take 'fighting' pictures of people</li>
<li>Organize room</li>
<li>Decorate boxes of underwear </li>
<li>Check on Nutcracker tickets for mom</li>
<li>Try two new dessert recipes</li>
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Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-62453345825979703392013-10-28T07:52:00.001-07:002013-10-28T07:52:36.657-07:00Pinning!Pinterest is one of my favorite past times. I mean websites... :/<br />
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Anyway, I've been reading through a lot of blogging how-to's which has been making me want to make my blog serious. I don't know what my content focus would be on though so I may work on that.<br />
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In general I want to start writing more. Not necessarily blogging, but just in general. I think I need to use my brain more. I feel as if my literacy abilities are decreasing the longer I've been out of high school. November is coming up; which means the start of NaNoWriMo. This kind of excites me! Haha.<br />
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I also have my "21-year old" journal that I have six more months to fill up. I definitely need to work on filling that out!Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-61041571362102609572013-10-25T10:03:00.000-07:002013-10-25T10:03:02.741-07:00Real Life Problems- When you like a guy, but don't want to be with him long-term.You know, I don't ever see many bloggers talk about having difficulties with relationships. For the most part these bloggers already have long time committed boyfriends or fiancés or husbands. OR they are 'single and loving it.' <br />
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When I was younger, I thought it would be cool to have the affection of so many men. That being liked by tons of guys would be an amazing adventure. Granted, I am not liked by 'tons of guys' but I do have two guys going for my attention. <br />
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And I know who I want, I think. I know who I have loved for a looonng time. Does it make it any easier letting the other person go? Not at all. Especially when he is holding on sooo tightly AND I work with him. <br />
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So, I guess I feel like writing this post from here on as if it isn't me having this problem, but rather what I expect to see other bloggers writing about if they were to write about this. <br />
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Let's say you start dating a guy and you love how funny he is, you think his eyes are mesmerizingly gorgeous, and he makes you feel all tingly inside. You feel like you love him. But then, he doesn't ever want to have kids and he really likes watching porn. Both of which you strongly feel opposite of him. So, you let him know, "Hey, I really like you, but I think we need to go our separate ways." And he doesn't agree. He really loves you and to be honest you always think about him when you guys aren't together. You don't want to make him sad, but you are having trouble not leading him on. <br />
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Here's a couple tips to help each of you move on smoothly:<br />
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<li><strong>Absolutely make up your mind.</strong> Either you want him or you don't. Don't idle or try and cheat by wanting him in your life as a booty call because he already has deeper feelings than that. He can't be your best friend at this point either. If you guys are out together- you guys ARE together. </li>
<li><strong>Don't get mixed up in his business</strong>. If you happen to know that he missed work three days in a row- do not call him and check on him. He has a momma and his own friends. Let them do the babying. He ISN'T YOURS TO TAKE CARE OF.</li>
<li><strong>Resist the urge to talk about him to anyone.</strong> Don't tell your best friend that you miss him. Don't explain the cute thing he does with his hair. Don't talk bad about him, most importantly. </li>
<li><strong>Stay away.</strong> Granted, if you work with him this is harder. Get bit by the superhardworker bug and suddenly start doing your work with amazing passion and focus. That's right, scrub those dishes until they squeak and sign those papers like they'll be laminated and enshrined for years to come. </li>
<li><strong>Be productive.</strong> Move on with your life. There is always something you could be doing that will help better your life or the lives around you. Tell me when the need to wallow in bed and think about life together with your unwanted man beats walking a dog who's starved for attention? One makes nobody happy and the other makes two happy individuals. </li>
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Well, there's my list of tips. By following these simple guidelines, you'll be able to move on and he'll see that... eventually he'll move on too. Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-54287503616197302962013-09-05T13:20:00.000-07:002013-09-05T13:20:00.895-07:00They had a book, I read a book. <i>The Power of Half</i> is about a family who decides to take on a huge project to help those who are less fortunate.<br />
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They decide to sell their gorgeous giant home and give away half to 'charity'. The book was slow at some times but it was really neat to see how much they cared about the cause and how committed they were.<br />
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I would love to know how they are doing now. The causes they gave to were all supposed to improve the lives of villages in Ghana over the course of five years. <br />
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I truly loved the lesson they learned about being hands off. The whole "give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for life." They had to learn the hard way that they needed to provide a solution, not a fix. It was interesting to learn that many different groups come in and 'fix' things in Ghanian communities such as repainting the church six times in one summer or building wells that the citizens don't know how to repair. They are creating dependency.<br />
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From my Facebook: "<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I
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the top of the wheel and things couldn't get better. Sometimes you are
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Spencer and I broke up two Mondays ago. It was sad and slightly expected. I still love the boy. I love him so much. We still live together and he thankfully is letting me use his vehicle and is still paying for almost everything at the house. I simply pay my half of rent. </div>
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Even though he is paying for everything house related- he isn't paying for groceries any more. He isn't paying for my phone or my gas. He isn't paying for my expenses. This is really hard and different for me. He's always been there for me financially and with support. I'm having a difficult time trying to keep my finances together to make sure that I don't run out of gas and to make sure that I eat at least two meals a day. </div>
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Then, my mother told me that our tuition is too much money. They can't afford it. That I have to pay it if I want to continue with school. This comes with perfect timing. I mean that, of course, in the most ironic and sarcastic way possible. After gas, rent, and groceries (cheese, turkey, and cat food) I had twenty dollars to save. Twenty dollars. Not enough to even pay for half of half of half of a payment. I still have to pay my phone bill and more gas.<br />
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I'm twenty one! I'm supposed to be living it up! Y'know? Supposed to be drinking, celebrating life, having fun! Nope. Nope. Nope. Let's also add in the fact that I woke up with a fever again and my throat pain is NOT going away which automatically makes me want to say that it is strep throat. :( The illness of my life! I don't have money to go to the doctor so I guess I'll... I don't know. There really isn't anything I can do. I'll have to let it go until it for sure is something that won't go away. <br />
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I had been spending time with this guy from work. He was very nice and fun to be around. But he automatically assumes that if I don't talk to him when he tries to contact me, that I am back with Spencer. He doesn't care that I'm sick. He freaked out on me because I didn't answer his phone call when my mother was talking to be about school. He ignored me all night and finally texted me around noon today. It truly sickens me- his behavior. How immature and rude. My life is falling apart and he's concerned about himself. <br />
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So, I won't be going to school next semester. Hopefully I can find a well-paying job in the meantime. I need to get the hell away from Mazzio's. I don't get paid that well and they expect way more out of me than is reasonable for my pay. When the girl who sits on the bench when she is bored gets paid the same as me, there is something wrong.<br />
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I feel unappreciated. I feel as if I try really hard to make other people happy and yet I get nothing out of it. I try to help others out and be friendly and listen and make an effort to show that somebody cares, but who cares about me? It's like that song-"I'm supergirl and I'm here to save the world, but I wanna know, who's gunna save me?" <br />
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I'm trying so hard to be with Spencer. I love him so much. I try to talk to him and to cuddle with him and to be there for him. He doesn't seem to care. He says he cares. He says he wants to be with me, but I think overall he just pities me. I know he won't miss me when I'm living in the same place as him, but I want to be near him. I want him to be happy with me. I still believe that we are meant to be together. We will get married. We will have a family. We will grow old together. I love him darn it!<br />
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So, it seems like things are just falling downhill incredibly quickly. Life will surely look up soon, right? Only so many things can go bad. I don't know how to handle this. I want to be incredibly optimistic. I want to believe that this is my chance to truly prove myself. To show myself that I can and will work for my goal (not that I even know what the heck it is) and not necessarily need anyone's help. I feel like I'm on my own on this one and that's how it'll be. Lots to think about.<br />
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Love,<br />
LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-28726290698188752732013-09-03T22:47:00.001-07:002013-09-03T22:47:36.195-07:00September GoalsTuesday morning I woke up with a fever and had to call in to work. :/ Bleh. I still don't feel too good and my throat hurts a lot. I'm afraid I have strep throat AGAIN!!!!<br />
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Anyway I thought I'd post some goals. I'm starting them... NOW. Because I already broke some of them but I still need to work on them even if it doesn't include all of September.<br />
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<li>Be on time to work.</li>
<li>Be on time to class.</li>
<li>Turn in all homework on time.</li>
<li>Lose 8 lbs. </li>
<li>Read 1 book.</li>
<li>Save $50.00</li>
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I think the hardest ones will be the weight and the money.<br />
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I just had a difficult discussion with my mother regarding finances. I'll make a blog post about that later because there are a lot of things to think about.<br />
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Love,<br />
Lexy Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-21731895533678040912013-08-30T13:00:00.000-07:002013-08-30T13:00:09.964-07:00ChangesSpencer and I broke up. There said it. Put it out there. It is sad and scary and it doesn't feel real.<br />
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We are still living together and I still want to be together in the end. But having this break... It isn't so bad. I enjoy not having to worry about him breathing down my back, being up my ass, and ruining his own future. We were reaching a point where we hated to be around each other. Life was awful with a few enjoyable moments. Now I don't feel like I have to spread myself so thin.<br />
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I'm not sure what he has been doing, but I've been working and schooling and hanging out with friends. I've been enjoying my freedom and have been staying up all night. Haha, probably not the best decision, but when you don't want to go to sleep- you can't! :)<br />
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That is all for now,<br />
LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-57276182309068959542013-07-28T18:54:00.001-07:002013-07-28T18:54:53.830-07:00Unexpected Guidance?"...And I think of Jesus's arms and how I need Him, <i>that's</i> who I need and I know I know Him through these friends but that I'm going to have to keep following Him to keep whole."<br />
------ <i>Waiting</i> by Carol Lynch Williams<br />
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Today I prayed to God, to Jesus, to help me find guidance. To come closer to him and to understand him more. That's it. That's all I did.<br />
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Then I went to my mother's house to look after her. (She just had back surgery) While there, I read an entire book. The one quoted above called Waiting. I picked this book up from the library for fun. Just to read and enjoy. Not anywhere in the description does it mention a theme of religion. Not anywhere does it mention that Jesus was going to step in. However; in the end the protagonist makes statement, quoted above, and it took me by surprise.<br />
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The girl lost her brother, her very best friend. Her mother hated her after the loss and her family fell apart. She struggles with getting along with her life. God helps her through.<br />
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I am in love with the fact that this has happened to me tonight. That God has answered my prayers just hours after I asked for guidance.<br />
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I've been in such a funk lately. I've been so sad and unhappy. I've been completely unwilling to be cheered up or to do anything but what is required of me. I feel strongly that I felt compelled to read this book to help me. To prove that I can turn to Him for guidance.<br />
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Love,<br />
LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-6831203624289260752013-07-27T09:30:00.001-07:002013-07-27T09:30:44.553-07:00 A little thinking about THE big guy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A religious person I am not. I dabble through stages of learning about God and what it means to be apart of his 'family.' Overall, I never end up convinced and I feel as if God has to prove Himself to me. It is very difficult for me to hand over control and even more difficult for me to put faith in something whose only evidence of existence is man made- the Bible. Sure there are 'miracles' and testimonies from people, but there are people who truly believe all kinds of things and that doesn't make them real.<br />
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My point, with this post, is not to go into a rant about how God isn't real. I DON'T KNOW. I am simply a 21 year old girl trying to figure life out. I don't believe that as a human being, anybody on Earth could possibly fathom what God is like, truly. The majesty of a superior being could not be absorbed by our likeness.<br />
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That said, I am back into the mood where I am trying to learn about God. I've decided to try this website: http://www.godlife.com/new-believers-guide that has short program for getting started. It has thirty lessons, questions, and people available to talk to if need be.<br />
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My main issue is that I don't care for going to church. I don't know where I would go or even what to expect. I know that shouldn't be an issue. However, I am extremely introverted and actually quite afraid of dealing with people. I feel like attending church would help me, but then it would end up feeling like an obligation and I would become resentful towards church and God.<br />
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I'm going to explore some more on the internet and see what I come up with.<br />
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Love,<br />
LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-80561083925499538732013-07-21T22:30:00.001-07:002013-07-21T22:30:28.234-07:00Club?I was invited to go to a club in about a month. I really want to go since I've never been before. I don't really know if I can dance, but I do want to look hot. So, now I have to find something to wear and try and hurry and get in shape.<br />
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I need to lift weights like crazy. I dislike my arms so much and I know it'll be relatively easy to actually fix my strength but maybe not the appearance of the fat. :/<br />
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<br />Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-77837510163722236242013-07-08T20:03:00.000-07:002013-07-08T20:03:51.733-07:00A Lesson in RelationshipsChico and I have been together for almost five years now. We have gone through a lot of crap together and have learned a lot from our biggest blow-out.<br />
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The number one thing we learned to do is to keep negative comments to ourselves. This is not to say we do not let each other know about something that annoys/bothers us. Actually, quite the opposite. We ONLY tell each other. We have found that we are far more likely to complain about each other to friends and family but not praise each other to friends and family. This creates a lopsided illusion that makes our relationship sound crappy! Of course our loved ones don't want us in crappy relationships so they tell us ways to be bossy and/or to break up with each other. They don't fight for the other side or try to bring into perspective a story that is only being told from one side.<br />
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In the end, when you do something major in a relationship it should be completely your own idea. Getting married before a baby or before moving in, is perhaps traditional, but rushing into something like that isn't intelligent. Every relationship has to run its own course and only the two people involved should have any say over what happens. <br />
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It was an incredibly difficult learning experience for Chico and I. And when asked about our relationship we now think of the entirety of it. Not just the last fight we got into. By keeping our fights between us, we don't let anything else weasel its way in.<br />
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Love,<br />
LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-75329319877208788082013-07-03T05:38:00.001-07:002013-07-03T05:38:07.354-07:00July GoalsClean litter boxes 12 times<br />
Workout 12 times<br />
Read 2 books (1 has to be Wicked)<br />
Water Plants 15 times<br />
Smash book 3 pages<br />
Hang with my family 2 times<br />
Hang with Spencer's family 2 times<br />
Walk Toasty 5 times<br />
Lose 8 pounds<br />
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Last month I didn't really achieve my goals, but I'm cutting myself some slack since I've worked a lot AND I didn't decide my goals until halfway through the month.<br />
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We did go to the Lion King show and I was on time to work for 4/5 times. Also, I did weed and mulch my garden! :) More than I thought, haha. Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-40596501525938199872013-06-24T19:57:00.000-07:002013-06-24T19:57:07.807-07:00DinnerTonight we went to Spencer's parent's house and ate dinner. It was nice because I haven't been going over there lately due to laziness. Haha, and plus I got to see Dakota's hamster- Ham ham.<br />
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We had ribs and tatertots. Then, I totally fell asleep. I was just so relaxed.<br />
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There's my quick update. I'm trying to play with my hedgehog. :)Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-57167816445054797862013-06-20T21:22:00.001-07:002013-06-20T21:22:59.698-07:00Weigh-InI lost 1.2 pounds today according to weight watchers. :) Yay. Slowly dropping those pounds again. Once I start hitting the gym up I expect to see that number start dropping faster! Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-58560617051748708032013-06-19T06:04:00.000-07:002013-06-19T06:04:20.659-07:00Period.I started my period today, so I'm kind of ho-hum. Bleh.<br />
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I plan on going to the dollar store today to get some organizational things. :) Because I'm addicted! I shouldn't be spending money but come on! It's the dollar store!<br />
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I want to organize underneath the bathroom sinks and my gardening stuff.<br />
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We'll see. I've been pinteresting up a storm here lately. Haha, I think I'm going to go do that and then clean the litter boxes. :/<br />
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Love,<br />
<br /> LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-47153935788285005952013-06-17T06:54:00.000-07:002013-06-17T06:54:03.198-07:00FinancesYesterday Spencer and I went out to eat at Arby's and discussed our finances. We don't have very much money and we need to start spending/saving. However, with bills and whatnot it is hard. Of course everyone has bills! We are no different, but it does seem more difficult than it has been.<br />
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Mostly, I think, because of the fact that he keeps paying for everything for his brother. Oh well. I can't be naggy towards him. It's just, we can't keep spending twenty dollars for ice cream every time he hangs out with us. It isn't okay that we have to pay for everything just for him to hang out.<br />
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Another thing: Yesterday Spencer and I did a couple good deeds. There was a poor man sitting outside Wal-Mart with a sign asking for help- any kind of help. We gave him a couple water bottles, some bananas, and we gave him the $10.00 gift card I got from work for being employee of the month. Later at Homeland there was a family who didn't quite have enough money and put back a little kid's lunchable. He was quite devastated, but was still behaving pretty well. We went ahead and bought it for them and he was very happy. Haha. :)<br />
I know you aren't supposed to 'brag' about doing good things for others. But why not? If the feeling I get from talking about doing good makes ME happy. Then I'm more likely to do it more. Soooo hmph!<br />
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Love,<br />
LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-46193740353830277972013-06-14T06:24:00.000-07:002013-06-14T06:24:08.475-07:00WorkMy job at work used to be to make pizzas for two hours, then do register/clean for six hours. This worked fine and dandy.<br />
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However, now we've had to make changes to the schedule due to some major conflicts and now I don't come in at 8:00am, but at 9:30. The job I do at 9:30 takes the other person coming in at 8:00am and working until 10:30 to complete. So, basically I have to come in an hour and a half later and do everything they did in one hour before I am FORCED to go do register.<br />
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Yesterday it went terribly. As soon as my other register girl came, I ran to the back to try and finish stuff up but it just wasn't working out. Not to mention one of my co-workers is REALLY grumpy in the morning and was just being a jerk to me. On the flip side, one co-worker was really sympathetic and helpful and it made me want to cry!<br />
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I'm hoping today goes better.<br />
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After all that running around yesterday morning the afternoon was great. My 'work boyfriend' was really sweet to me. It was wonderful. :)<br />
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Love,<br />
LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-81697569560283525972013-06-13T06:52:00.001-07:002013-06-13T06:52:50.451-07:00House Keeping!So, lately in an effort to accomplish my June goals, I have been cleaning the house more regularly. I've been sweeping like a crazy, cleaning the litterbox daily (should probably already be doing that, huh?), doing dishes, and folding laundry.<br />
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This is all normal, I mean... normal cleaning stuff. Cleaning isn't necessarily normal for me. Anyway, because I have work in the morning and am required to wear black- which shows all the cat hair and whatnot I have have been cleaning in my underwear.<br />
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I like it! Haha. I don't get all hot and I don't have to worry about getting my clothes dirty. Then I'm also able to tell if I'm missing something that is apart of my uniform. For example, when cleaning with my uniform on- as soon as I have to leave, I leave. Leaving behind my hat, my lunch, etc. Now, I get completely dressed at one time and remember all my clothing. :)<br />
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I'll spare you a picture today.<br />
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Love,<br />
LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-12483381440837810562013-06-12T05:55:00.001-07:002013-06-12T05:55:36.422-07:00Chazzy's first bath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I filled up the sink with about an inch of warm water and let him run around like a mad man. Actually, he probably was a mad man. He was so grateful when I stuck my hand in there and he was able to climb out. I wrapped him in a towel and he was as snug as a bug in a rug. Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-6507429650879796642013-06-11T19:53:00.001-07:002013-06-11T19:53:13.020-07:00Happy Birthday!My future father-in-law turned fifty three today! So we treated the family to some deeply discounted Mazzio's Buffet. :) Delicious.<br />
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Then we went to their house and watched the second half of The Possession and had cake and ice cream. Overall it was a fun night. ;)<br />
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Earlier this morning I had a busy day at work and learned quite a lot. Despite having worked there for a while I can't believe how much I really don't know. But I''m learning! I got off work an hour late and then went to K-Mart and got cat food, cat litter, shorts, Diet Root Beer, and some Sharpies. Plus, I decided to treat the cats to some canned cat food! Mija is the only one that actually ate all her's! Kiki and Church decided to lick all the juicy liquid out of them and just leave the actual meat. Those lame-o's! Haha. When I got home I did dishes, cleaned the litter boxes, swept, put two loads of laundry in, and folded a crap-ton of clothing. It felt like quite a productive day.<br />
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I'd really feel way more accomplished if I had managed to fit in a workout and a tanning session AND read some of my book. I like the book I am reading right now, <i>Wicked</i>. But I just don't ever seem to find time to read it. I will though. I certainly will.<br />
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Love,<br />
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<br /> LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-80229906404817879682013-06-10T16:29:00.001-07:002013-06-10T16:29:21.675-07:00Weekend ReviewSaturday-- Went and paid bills with Chico. Then we ate Chinese and headed to Bingo. Bingo was a bust haha, we didn't win at all, but we did get in a dabber fight.<br />
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Sunday we woke up and saw that mom and dad had decided that we were going rafting- immediately. So we had to jump out of bed and hurry up and get ready. We spent a full day on the river. Boy did I get sunburned. It is just draining me!<br />
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Work today was a bit sucky. Definitely not one of my favorite days. I tried to stay cheerful.<br />
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I was reading an Oprah magazine during the car ride to the River Ranch Resort and I loved Martha Beck's article. Her's are my favorite part of the magazine along with the book suggestions. Anyway, she listed lazy ways to make others feel better.<br />
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One of her suggestions was to pretend that everyone in the room loves you. I loved that suggestion. If I walked into my parents' house, I know everyone loves me and is happy to see me. I let down my guard and so do they. So I think another important aspect is to love everyone in the room back. Doing this I feel we can build much stronger connections and have happier days.<br />
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I do feel that I am usually cheerful and optimistic about things, especially at work. Today, things were just really getting me down.<br />
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Love,<br />
LexyLexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-7317107771610054512013-06-08T11:26:00.000-07:002013-06-08T11:26:08.137-07:00Goals for JuneI know it is already eight days into June, but its never too late to make a goal in my book! Haha.<br />
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I just want to live with purpose that way I can look back and KNOW that I did do something!<br />
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<li>Order Lion King Tickets</li>
<li>Go to Lion King Show</li>
<li>Read Wicked</li>
<li>Pay June Bills</li>
<li>Organize Filing System</li>
<li>Weed Garden</li>
<li>Clean Litter Box at least three times a week</li>
<li>Lose Five Pounds</li>
<li>Workout Twelve Times</li>
<li>Mop Floors</li>
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Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487862342686491877.post-26355471280414567132013-06-07T20:59:00.001-07:002013-06-07T20:59:51.334-07:00My favorite quote..."You are what you repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit."Lexy Updates Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803834193174317278noreply@blogger.com0