First I have to say I got Pat, good (see the haircut post).
I called from work in the morning asking if he needed anything from Trader Joe's. He listed off a few things, all needing refrigeration, so I let him know that I wouldn't be able to get them. During the day I decided to wait until the weekend so I could get everything he wanted.
I got home and let him know before I left for the gym that we would go together this weekend. After I got back I reiterated the story.
As we were cooking dinner together he turned to me and asked if I had gone to Trader Joe's.
'what did I just tell you 10 minutes ago?'
'um. . . '
I then fill him in on the details, again. We will go together this weekend with a cooler! I think he finally got it, on the 3rd try.
Then a few minutes later a different conversation all together.
I set reminders for almost everything on my cell phone. Seriously it's the only way I remember anything.
My phone rang the reminder ring and I was baffled. What could I possibly need to remember tonight? Then it dawned on me.
'Pat is it the 8th?'
'It's almost 8' he replied
'No is it the 8th of October' I asked again
'what' he says
'Is it the 8th of October'
'Yes'
(I can't wait until we are 80, then again maybe we will learn to communicate by then, The hearing-aids can only help)
Anyway I realized that it was Anne's Birthday. I gave her a call and got all caught up while Pat cooked dinner.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Stealing Time
Pat called me as I was leaving the office, he was going to be late getting home. YEA!
This meant I was able to steal a few extra minutes at the gym. I only took 15 but it felt good. I was surprised to see he wasn't home yet, Even with the extra time at the gym. I was able to shower and get dinner done before he walked through the door. I was a stellar wife tonight!
** I feel that I should note that Pat is not often home late so when he is, it's nice to have extra time to work out or watch TV shows that he hates. I do like when he's home it's just nice sometimes to have time with out him, so don't worry!
Today's steps;
This meant I was able to steal a few extra minutes at the gym. I only took 15 but it felt good. I was surprised to see he wasn't home yet, Even with the extra time at the gym. I was able to shower and get dinner done before he walked through the door. I was a stellar wife tonight!
** I feel that I should note that Pat is not often home late so when he is, it's nice to have extra time to work out or watch TV shows that he hates. I do like when he's home it's just nice sometimes to have time with out him, so don't worry!
Today's steps;
Monday, October 6, 2008
To Grandmothers house I go
It is all set, I'm going to DC for Grandpa's birthday. I can't beleave he's going to be 90! We will celebrate both grandpa and grandma's birthday at the same time as they are close together. Originally I was going to go out for grandma's birthday but it will work better and feel like more of a party with the rest of the family (or as many as can attend).
I also will take the opportunity to hang out with Sheryl whom I haven't seen in who knows how long. She is going to a Autm festival with her friends and I happily offered to tag along (after she asked of course). It will be a nice weekend trip.
I told Pat that I was definitly going and he said ' I know I read it on your g-mail status'
How sad is it that he found out about my trip from my e-mail! I guess I should have told him before changing my status message. Lesson learned for now, I'm sure it will be forgotten soon.
Today's Steps; 7775
I also will take the opportunity to hang out with Sheryl whom I haven't seen in who knows how long. She is going to a Autm festival with her friends and I happily offered to tag along (after she asked of course). It will be a nice weekend trip.
I told Pat that I was definitly going and he said ' I know I read it on your g-mail status'
How sad is it that he found out about my trip from my e-mail! I guess I should have told him before changing my status message. Lesson learned for now, I'm sure it will be forgotten soon.
Today's Steps; 7775
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Review
For our anniversary Pat and I spent the night at a bead and breakfast in the Delaware water gap. It was called the Shepard House Bed and Breakfast. It must have been painted since they posted the web page, online it is white, in person it is olive green. Not as minor of a detail when you are looking for the house. (Also the photo is from the back of the house). Anyway once we found it we checked in and went to the room, it was very pretty but also very small. The attached bath was small as well.
After checking in we went to the Blue Tequila for dinner. Pat found it online and thought it looked good. Unfortunately I didn't check the web page. It was Mexican food but it seemed to have a strange pumpkin spice to it. My chicken was chewy and Pat's pork was greasy. I made fun of Pat for choosing a restaurant for our 4th anniversary that lined it's tables with paper, but we got a free movie with the dinner. It's too bad the speakers were tuned to the TVs by the bar. But that made it a silent movie, vintage right?. Pat didn't say much about the dinner until we left. He then informed me that he felt the food was like school cafeteria food, YUM! I told him he had better do a great job for our 5th Anniversary.
Then back at the room it was evident that they had not turned the heat on for the year. I suppose for a romantic evening it's not such a bad thing that we did not want to leave the bed, but seriously it was for all the wrong reasons! We had to huddle together to stay worm, Pat wondered why we didn't go camping after all, If we were going to be freezing all night why not do it in a tent. He had a point, it also would have been quieter as our room must have been right next to the house kitchen we could hear the cooking (or cleaning the kitchen or both) from our room. It was LOUD!
The Breakfast was good we had cantaloupe with blueberry yogurt dressing, An egg and cheese casserole and a blueberry muffin for dessert. I did wonder where the meat and veggies were, but it tasted good so I'll give them a pass. No we can't, I really missed the veggies and Pat missed the Meat. In case you were wondering the food was worm but the room was freezing (62 degrees). I really think if you are having people pay to stay at your house you should keep it at a minimum of 65-68 degrees.
Each component on it's own was a little disappointing but the time we spent together was nice. So after it was all said and done it was a successful anniversary. Though maybe I'll help plan next year.
Today's steps; 11283
After checking in we went to the Blue Tequila for dinner. Pat found it online and thought it looked good. Unfortunately I didn't check the web page. It was Mexican food but it seemed to have a strange pumpkin spice to it. My chicken was chewy and Pat's pork was greasy. I made fun of Pat for choosing a restaurant for our 4th anniversary that lined it's tables with paper, but we got a free movie with the dinner. It's too bad the speakers were tuned to the TVs by the bar. But that made it a silent movie, vintage right?. Pat didn't say much about the dinner until we left. He then informed me that he felt the food was like school cafeteria food, YUM! I told him he had better do a great job for our 5th Anniversary.
Then back at the room it was evident that they had not turned the heat on for the year. I suppose for a romantic evening it's not such a bad thing that we did not want to leave the bed, but seriously it was for all the wrong reasons! We had to huddle together to stay worm, Pat wondered why we didn't go camping after all, If we were going to be freezing all night why not do it in a tent. He had a point, it also would have been quieter as our room must have been right next to the house kitchen we could hear the cooking (or cleaning the kitchen or both) from our room. It was LOUD!
The Breakfast was good we had cantaloupe with blueberry yogurt dressing, An egg and cheese casserole and a blueberry muffin for dessert. I did wonder where the meat and veggies were, but it tasted good so I'll give them a pass. No we can't, I really missed the veggies and Pat missed the Meat. In case you were wondering the food was worm but the room was freezing (62 degrees). I really think if you are having people pay to stay at your house you should keep it at a minimum of 65-68 degrees.
Each component on it's own was a little disappointing but the time we spent together was nice. So after it was all said and done it was a successful anniversary. Though maybe I'll help plan next year.
Today's steps; 11283
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Mini-Vacation
Camping is out, Hiking is out.
The bed and breakfast should be nice anyway. Oh?! what am I doing writing the morning we are leaving for the mini-Vacation? It's a backdated post, not that I didn't have time to write on Saturday. I was too busy watching Purdue loose to Penn State. I am not surprised it seems as though Purdue can not get over some mental hurdle that keeps them from ever beating Penn State no matter how good we are and how bad they are.
Leaving late also allowed me to take my Gym time, which I really needed.
Today's Steps;
The bed and breakfast should be nice anyway. Oh?! what am I doing writing the morning we are leaving for the mini-Vacation? It's a backdated post, not that I didn't have time to write on Saturday. I was too busy watching Purdue loose to Penn State. I am not surprised it seems as though Purdue can not get over some mental hurdle that keeps them from ever beating Penn State no matter how good we are and how bad they are.
Leaving late also allowed me to take my Gym time, which I really needed.
Today's Steps;
Friday, October 3, 2008
4 Years
In my 4 years of marriage I have learned a few things.
The in sickness and health vow is one of the most important! Pat and I are in relatively good health, But when it we are sick it's great that we can help each other out.
Bribery works miracles. We were going to go camping for out 4th anniversary unfortunately Pat may have been bitten by another tick. He is on antibiotics and I don't want to be camping with him sweating at night (not sure if that's the antibiotic or if it's Lyme disease). Either way it's too cold, he'd freeze to death or catch pneumonia. So we are going to a bed and breakfast (tomorrow). Hopefully with a hike in there some where.
Diet- When one person's diet changes so does the spouses. (unless your insane like my sister and cook 2 meals every night). Pat has chosen a low carb diet twice in his life. The first was to help fight off the Lyme disease and now just in case. No more easy pasta dinners or rice side dishes, I really like carbs, sigh.
Acceptance- Their are things you have to just accept about your spouse. Pat for instance has to accept my random comments. I think he has learned to love mine. I am still trying to accept his hockey/football habit, don't worry I'm getting there.
Traditions- Every family has them. You need to accept some and merge others. In my family we move Holidays/celebrations to when ever they are convenient, normally the weekend before or after. Pat has learned to accept this. He is a good sport. Come to think of it I'm not sure of any odd traditions the Rodman's have. I'm sure some will come to me later.
Today's steps; 12046
The in sickness and health vow is one of the most important! Pat and I are in relatively good health, But when it we are sick it's great that we can help each other out.
Bribery works miracles. We were going to go camping for out 4th anniversary unfortunately Pat may have been bitten by another tick. He is on antibiotics and I don't want to be camping with him sweating at night (not sure if that's the antibiotic or if it's Lyme disease). Either way it's too cold, he'd freeze to death or catch pneumonia. So we are going to a bed and breakfast (tomorrow). Hopefully with a hike in there some where.
Diet- When one person's diet changes so does the spouses. (unless your insane like my sister and cook 2 meals every night). Pat has chosen a low carb diet twice in his life. The first was to help fight off the Lyme disease and now just in case. No more easy pasta dinners or rice side dishes, I really like carbs, sigh.
Acceptance- Their are things you have to just accept about your spouse. Pat for instance has to accept my random comments. I think he has learned to love mine. I am still trying to accept his hockey/football habit, don't worry I'm getting there.
Traditions- Every family has them. You need to accept some and merge others. In my family we move Holidays/celebrations to when ever they are convenient, normally the weekend before or after. Pat has learned to accept this. He is a good sport. Come to think of it I'm not sure of any odd traditions the Rodman's have. I'm sure some will come to me later.
Today's steps; 12046
Thursday, October 2, 2008
3 years, 364 days
I awoke this morning to Pat wishing me a Happy day before our anniversary. I'll leave the disbeleif for tomorrow when we hit the actual day. (The neighbors that just moved in accross the hall are getting married 10/4, Pat told them that it was a good month, I agree).
I'm working on training fellow employees on a compter program and frankly it's not my favorite. Actully I have avoided it for too long. It's not that I mind training people, it's just that I don't know the programs that well and that makes it more of a reading off a page. Not really teaching. The more I do It the better/easier it will get.
All other changes to my job have been embraced by me. Some obsessivly. I just need to get over the training hurdle and I'll be the ideal employee again, says me.
Today's steps; 9425
I'm working on training fellow employees on a compter program and frankly it's not my favorite. Actully I have avoided it for too long. It's not that I mind training people, it's just that I don't know the programs that well and that makes it more of a reading off a page. Not really teaching. The more I do It the better/easier it will get.
All other changes to my job have been embraced by me. Some obsessivly. I just need to get over the training hurdle and I'll be the ideal employee again, says me.
Today's steps; 9425
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Danger, Danger, Danger
It seems every fall I get a little heavy handed with the snooze button. Though it started a little later then normal it has started to happen again.
Today however was different. I must have missed the snooze button and hit the reset button. effectively turning off the alarm all together. Lucky for me Pat awoke at 7:05, unlucky for me I still had to shower and get ready for work. I would love to say I got ready in record time but that did not happen. I left the apartment at 7:20 and still had to get gas (Pat borrowed my car and left it empty).
I would like to think I learned my lesson about the snooze button, but I'll bet it will be hit again tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be more careful.
Today's steps; 4376
Today however was different. I must have missed the snooze button and hit the reset button. effectively turning off the alarm all together. Lucky for me Pat awoke at 7:05, unlucky for me I still had to shower and get ready for work. I would love to say I got ready in record time but that did not happen. I left the apartment at 7:20 and still had to get gas (Pat borrowed my car and left it empty).
I would like to think I learned my lesson about the snooze button, but I'll bet it will be hit again tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be more careful.
Today's steps; 4376
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Success
My month of 10000 steps is over. Dispite the gym being closed today I managed to get lots of steps at work and reached more then my goal by finising the day with a walk (with Pat no less). That's a long winded way of saying I made it. 10000 steps every day in September. My avarage is 13214.47, not bad.
After this month I have realized what a pain in the ass it can be. I pretty much had to stick to the treadmill in the gym, the elliptical just does not give as many steps. Because I go to the gym every day (for an hour) and I want to start mixing it up you will see lower step counts at least every other day. Those days the elliptical and weights will be on the menu. Hopefully I can get a little faster while running only every other day.
Today's steps; 11319
After this month I have realized what a pain in the ass it can be. I pretty much had to stick to the treadmill in the gym, the elliptical just does not give as many steps. Because I go to the gym every day (for an hour) and I want to start mixing it up you will see lower step counts at least every other day. Those days the elliptical and weights will be on the menu. Hopefully I can get a little faster while running only every other day.
Today's steps; 11319
Monday, September 29, 2008
If found please return ASAP
I have lost my sense of style. Or more to the point the world has lost it's sense of style.
I went shopping for work cloths and to say that I am disappointed is an understatement. Pants I can still find with out too many strange embellishments. The legs seem to be longer then they used to be which is the one fashion trend that I agree with. I like having my ankles covered, I don't show off my socks.
It's covering my top that I have problems with. It's either too cold (it's freezing in the office), too strange or too hard to take care of. I don't dry clean. Allot of the tops appeared to be maternity-ish. Maybe that's because I have a pregnant sister and a sister in law that just gave birth. seeing so many maternity cloths may have made me see that style in normal cloths, but I doubt it. I think I will blame all the pregnant celebrities. They are affecting the normal fashions and making them ugly! (actually Liz has some very nice looking maternity cloths, Angela avoids the camera so I'm not sure).
To avoid cloths that are too cold and too strange, that leaves sweaters. I am sick of wearing sweaters year round. Though they keep me warm a change is desperately needed. I'm in a serious clothing rut that even shopping apparently can not solve.
Today's steps; 15608
I went shopping for work cloths and to say that I am disappointed is an understatement. Pants I can still find with out too many strange embellishments. The legs seem to be longer then they used to be which is the one fashion trend that I agree with. I like having my ankles covered, I don't show off my socks.
It's covering my top that I have problems with. It's either too cold (it's freezing in the office), too strange or too hard to take care of. I don't dry clean. Allot of the tops appeared to be maternity-ish. Maybe that's because I have a pregnant sister and a sister in law that just gave birth. seeing so many maternity cloths may have made me see that style in normal cloths, but I doubt it. I think I will blame all the pregnant celebrities. They are affecting the normal fashions and making them ugly! (actually Liz has some very nice looking maternity cloths, Angela avoids the camera so I'm not sure).
To avoid cloths that are too cold and too strange, that leaves sweaters. I am sick of wearing sweaters year round. Though they keep me warm a change is desperately needed. I'm in a serious clothing rut that even shopping apparently can not solve.
Today's steps; 15608
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