So, a little while ago (read, as soon as I got benefits again), I started seeing a new chiropractor. He's supposed to be a bit of a hot shot at what he does, I'm still on the fence.
I paid $90 for my first visit. Ok, I understand, it's a consultation, and there's things he needs to do. Really, the whole electrogram and heat sensing thing took all of 20 minutes, and the chiro did only the electro part himself. I'm sure the computer program he's using cost a pretty penny, but honestly doesn't make me feel like I was getting better treatment for him having done the readings. The areas of concern on the readings were and are the same areas where I feel pain.... coincidence? I think not.
Since that first visit I've been in 12 times. He wanted me to come 3x/week for 6 weeks, at $39/visit. That's all fine and well, but not everyone makes chiropractor's wages, and even though I have coverage for this.... it adds up pretty quickly, and I'm pretty sure that by the end of the year I'll be paying out of pocket. Thanks Alberta Medical. You rock... or not.
Anyways, today's plan is to have me come in for another scan and then an adjustment. That means today's visit is another $90, and then back on Friday for another $39 visit. My chiropractor makes my wallet hurt, and really hasn't helped my back noticibly. I'm witholding judgement until this scan comes back, and if it isn't any better.... I'll be looking for a new chiropractor.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Busy weekend and roommate drama
This weekend was a little nutty. Got off work at 5pm Friday, home by 5:30, and started crimping my hair. That's right, crimping. Friday night was Katy's stagette, and we went to 80's night at Vinyl. It was good times, not so much fun when the majority of our group left for the country bar next door and a few of us were left to finish the bottle service worth of sweet mix and parrot bay rum.... yuck, but we toughed it out like champs. Then on to the country bar.
The country bar was typical country bar, with the exception of a military fellow who happened to be there with our bride to be's fiance. Now, you might be asking what this fiance was doing at the bar right next door to the bar where he KNEW his soon to be bride was celebrating with friends. It's a good question, but they're just THAT couple. Back to this military fellow, he seemed pretty nice, we got along as well as two people pretty loaded, and just out for a good night could, danced together a bunch, he was pushing for more, I wasn't conceding.... which as it turns out was a very good call on my part. This seemingly innocuous fellow, who paid me compliment after compliment is apparently quite the manslut, and married to boot. He and I wound up in the same cab following the bar, with others, at which point I let him know that how he was acting wasn't the way a married man should act, and that he needed to get his shit in order.
Finally home, at about 3am, I washed my face, got out of the neons, and crawled into bed, remembering to set my alarm for 7:30. 7:30 came way too early, accompanied by a pounding headache and a stomach that threatened to open the floodgates everytime I moved. Sound fun? Well, not so much, but I pulled on shorts and a t-shirt, and a jacket, and headed out into the rain to play some ball. I'm not going to lie, it hurt. The good thing about softball is that playing hungover is nothing new, and I wasn't the only one there who was hurting. It took until our third game of the day for me to feel even remotely human, and even so, following that game I showered, hit my couch, and promptly fell asleep.
Sunday was a much better feeling day for ball, and I arrived at the fields at the also much more reasonable hour of 10:00 am. The other team wasn't there, and we sat waiting for them. Apparently they have a hotmail account, and as such the email with the Sunday (playoff) game times went into their junk email folder. The tournament organizers from the ESSC made, what in my opinion was a poor judgement call, and allowed them an hour to get to the fields, pushing back game times for the remainder of the day. In any other tournament that I've played in, there's not excuse accepted for missing a game time, tournaments are scheduled to run smoothly, and if a team isn't there, they forfiet, it's pretty simple.
But at any rate, the decision was made and we waited. One of our players decided this was unreasonable, and left, so we had to pick up another girl, who happened to not have a ton of experience. We lost the game, a disappointing loss given that we'd sat for an hour and a half waiting for the game to happen, waiting for a team that felt entitled to special treatment to show up. Frustrating and disappointing, but that's why I generally avoid Edmonton Sport and Social Club type events.
As far as the roommate drama goes... I just want him out. He's thrown out my food, spends all day almost every day sitting on my couch watching war documentaries, wasn't up front about his not so distant past drug use, wasn't up front about his lack of a driver's lisence, and just irritates the shit out of me. I've noticed him using my laptop cooling pad for the last few days. He hasn't asked my permission to use this item, and it isn't a 'regular household appliance' for which sharing goes without saying. I was unimpressed, and, I won't lie, I snapped. I need to get rid of him, but don't know how. Any suggestions.
The country bar was typical country bar, with the exception of a military fellow who happened to be there with our bride to be's fiance. Now, you might be asking what this fiance was doing at the bar right next door to the bar where he KNEW his soon to be bride was celebrating with friends. It's a good question, but they're just THAT couple. Back to this military fellow, he seemed pretty nice, we got along as well as two people pretty loaded, and just out for a good night could, danced together a bunch, he was pushing for more, I wasn't conceding.... which as it turns out was a very good call on my part. This seemingly innocuous fellow, who paid me compliment after compliment is apparently quite the manslut, and married to boot. He and I wound up in the same cab following the bar, with others, at which point I let him know that how he was acting wasn't the way a married man should act, and that he needed to get his shit in order.
Finally home, at about 3am, I washed my face, got out of the neons, and crawled into bed, remembering to set my alarm for 7:30. 7:30 came way too early, accompanied by a pounding headache and a stomach that threatened to open the floodgates everytime I moved. Sound fun? Well, not so much, but I pulled on shorts and a t-shirt, and a jacket, and headed out into the rain to play some ball. I'm not going to lie, it hurt. The good thing about softball is that playing hungover is nothing new, and I wasn't the only one there who was hurting. It took until our third game of the day for me to feel even remotely human, and even so, following that game I showered, hit my couch, and promptly fell asleep.
Sunday was a much better feeling day for ball, and I arrived at the fields at the also much more reasonable hour of 10:00 am. The other team wasn't there, and we sat waiting for them. Apparently they have a hotmail account, and as such the email with the Sunday (playoff) game times went into their junk email folder. The tournament organizers from the ESSC made, what in my opinion was a poor judgement call, and allowed them an hour to get to the fields, pushing back game times for the remainder of the day. In any other tournament that I've played in, there's not excuse accepted for missing a game time, tournaments are scheduled to run smoothly, and if a team isn't there, they forfiet, it's pretty simple.
But at any rate, the decision was made and we waited. One of our players decided this was unreasonable, and left, so we had to pick up another girl, who happened to not have a ton of experience. We lost the game, a disappointing loss given that we'd sat for an hour and a half waiting for the game to happen, waiting for a team that felt entitled to special treatment to show up. Frustrating and disappointing, but that's why I generally avoid Edmonton Sport and Social Club type events.
As far as the roommate drama goes... I just want him out. He's thrown out my food, spends all day almost every day sitting on my couch watching war documentaries, wasn't up front about his not so distant past drug use, wasn't up front about his lack of a driver's lisence, and just irritates the shit out of me. I've noticed him using my laptop cooling pad for the last few days. He hasn't asked my permission to use this item, and it isn't a 'regular household appliance' for which sharing goes without saying. I was unimpressed, and, I won't lie, I snapped. I need to get rid of him, but don't know how. Any suggestions.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Leaky Plumbing
Not me, but it definitely impacts my life. There's water leaking into my condo from somewhere, I'm not sure where, and neither is the building's maintenance manager.
I have insurance against water damage, and as long as the leak is coming from inside the wall, the condo board is responsible for paying for the damages, still though, this sucks, and I'm not sure what to do.
I really don't want to have to take an afternoon off work to go deal with plumbing. I'm not happy, am nervous, and haven't ever had to deal with this kind of homeowner drama before.
Wish me luck.
I have insurance against water damage, and as long as the leak is coming from inside the wall, the condo board is responsible for paying for the damages, still though, this sucks, and I'm not sure what to do.
I really don't want to have to take an afternoon off work to go deal with plumbing. I'm not happy, am nervous, and haven't ever had to deal with this kind of homeowner drama before.
Wish me luck.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Workout
I'm going to workout by myself tonight, no Just, no R.... just me. That means I've got to get motivated and get my ass on the treadmill. I also need to bake a cake tonight, and decorate it to look extremely phallic. The phallarific cake is for Just and my mutual friend K's stagette. Since I have mad skills with icing, I thought it was the least I could do. I will post a picture once it is complete/I have time.
My plan is to run while the cake is baking. My oven doesn't have a timer, so I'll get ready to run, throw the cake in the oven, and then go program the minimum baking time onto the treadmill, and not stop until the time is up, at which point I can go back to my condo and the cake should be done. (In case you haven't guessed, there's a gym in my building, and it's REALLY close to my condo).
I definitely had a cheat day yesterday. Mojitos, chicken wings, grilled chicken in seafood sauce with mashed potatoes, and a piece of chocolate. Not a success. I'm not going to beat myself up though for having days like that, I want to live a healthy lifestyle, not be deprived of anything delicious. Moderation is the name of the game, and with the exception of the wings and the mojitos, I didn't finish anything I set out to eat yesterday. I think my stomach has shrunk, which is a positive thing. Prior to starting this healthy lifestyle journey I was the person who would ALWAYS finish what was on my plate, and my waistline was reflecting it.
My plan is to run while the cake is baking. My oven doesn't have a timer, so I'll get ready to run, throw the cake in the oven, and then go program the minimum baking time onto the treadmill, and not stop until the time is up, at which point I can go back to my condo and the cake should be done. (In case you haven't guessed, there's a gym in my building, and it's REALLY close to my condo).
I definitely had a cheat day yesterday. Mojitos, chicken wings, grilled chicken in seafood sauce with mashed potatoes, and a piece of chocolate. Not a success. I'm not going to beat myself up though for having days like that, I want to live a healthy lifestyle, not be deprived of anything delicious. Moderation is the name of the game, and with the exception of the wings and the mojitos, I didn't finish anything I set out to eat yesterday. I think my stomach has shrunk, which is a positive thing. Prior to starting this healthy lifestyle journey I was the person who would ALWAYS finish what was on my plate, and my waistline was reflecting it.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Continued Workouts
So Just came over yesterday after work with her husband, and the three of us worked out. It worked, not as well as with two though, as I didn't get the treadmill time I like to have. I'm working on building up my cardio endurance, and prefer running to the elliptical or stairmaster. I pushed hard again, and was still feeling it from Sunday night, when I ran for 10 minutes straight, and put a mile behind me.
I'm seeing results, last time I measured, which was Sunday night, I was down 14 lbs, and 4 inches, 1 off my bust, 1 off my waist, and 2 off my hips. Clothes are fitting better too, and the dreaded muffin top isn't visible anymore. YAY!!!
All that said, I'm still finding it very difficult to be motivated about going to workout on my own. I don't enjoy it. I am hoping that continuing to see results will allow me to be more motivated, but at the same time am frightened that I'll always need that push from Just to work out.
I'm seeing results, last time I measured, which was Sunday night, I was down 14 lbs, and 4 inches, 1 off my bust, 1 off my waist, and 2 off my hips. Clothes are fitting better too, and the dreaded muffin top isn't visible anymore. YAY!!!
All that said, I'm still finding it very difficult to be motivated about going to workout on my own. I don't enjoy it. I am hoping that continuing to see results will allow me to be more motivated, but at the same time am frightened that I'll always need that push from Just to work out.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Updates
Underwear Affair! I jogaloped the 5km walk, did it in about 40 minutes. I'm not super thrilled about that time, especially given that I ran just over 2km the following evening in 10 minutes. Such is life, and my running partner, as much as I love her, isn't ready for any kind of distance running at this point. She's strong, flexible and thin, just doesn't have the cardiovascular endurance yet. I say YET, because next year we'll be participating again, and spending the months from now until next June building up cardiovascular endurance so that we can RUN in the 10km event. I think a realistic goal for us would be under 1 hr, as the fastest men and women completed the event in just over 40 minutes. If I can run 10km in an hour, that would be a major accomplishment for me, and I'll be very proud of myself.
Sunglasses. I couldn't get the matte white tiger finish on the Oakley's I want, so I've opted for the 'smoke' color instead. They're still nice, just not as flashy as I'd hoped I would be able to get.
Swimsuit! Fits amazingly. I love it.
What else is new? I have a ball game tonight, should be working right now, and it's beautiful sunny weather. I'm loving life.
Pre race photos, we were a bit wetter afterwards.
Sunglasses. I couldn't get the matte white tiger finish on the Oakley's I want, so I've opted for the 'smoke' color instead. They're still nice, just not as flashy as I'd hoped I would be able to get.
Swimsuit! Fits amazingly. I love it.
What else is new? I have a ball game tonight, should be working right now, and it's beautiful sunny weather. I'm loving life.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Fed Ex
Fed Ex has a package for me!!!! New swimsuit! W00t w00t :)
Haha, even when I know what's in the mail, it still excites me to know that I've got something new and exciting waiting for me to unwrap. AND... because I know what it is, it's like Christmas or a birthday without the disappointment.
Haha, so maybe I'm a cynic, but my last birthday reminded me why I really shouldn't make a big deal out of days where I'm supposed to feel special. Cause I'm not.
Haha, even when I know what's in the mail, it still excites me to know that I've got something new and exciting waiting for me to unwrap. AND... because I know what it is, it's like Christmas or a birthday without the disappointment.
Haha, so maybe I'm a cynic, but my last birthday reminded me why I really shouldn't make a big deal out of days where I'm supposed to feel special. Cause I'm not.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
27
So I suppose I'm another year older, and should be excited because it's my birthday. Well, I'm not. While I'm still kind of childish, and like the idea of presents, and people wishing me well, I'm getting older, and my life isn't really moving anywhere. I always expected that by the time I was 27 I'd be married with at least a couple kids. I'm nowhere near that. It doesn't even come up as a blip on my horizon.
It's difficult for me. That which I desire the most is the one thing that I seem not to be able to achieve. I'm 27 years old. I have a good job. I own my own home. I'm healthy, and not unattractive. I'm so alone.
It's difficult for me. That which I desire the most is the one thing that I seem not to be able to achieve. I'm 27 years old. I have a good job. I own my own home. I'm healthy, and not unattractive. I'm so alone.
Monday, June 14, 2010
-10 lbs
Hooray!!! Whooo hoooo!!!
So I made a pact with myself about 2 weeks ago. I was chosing not to drink anything other than water or black coffee, and would also eat healthier.
It's working. In that time, I've lost 10 lbs!
I know I won't keep losing at this rate, but it feels great as a start, as did the amazing workout I had last night. I feel good, I'm losing weight, and increasing my overall happiness.
So I made a pact with myself about 2 weeks ago. I was chosing not to drink anything other than water or black coffee, and would also eat healthier.
It's working. In that time, I've lost 10 lbs!
I know I won't keep losing at this rate, but it feels great as a start, as did the amazing workout I had last night. I feel good, I'm losing weight, and increasing my overall happiness.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Sunshine...
and beers! What a good day so far.
Sure I didn't get a lot of sleep last night, and had an early start to the day, but things went well. It started with a haircut and color at the local beauty school. The color is great, the cut is ok, but for the price I'm a very happy customer. Then to the optometrist to get my eyes checked. They're a little worse than two years ago, but really not enough to get different lenses, so instead of replacing lenses in a pair of my glasses, I've opted to get a pair of prescription sunglasses.
Oakley Fives Squared in White Tiger. I love them. They're a super choice for me, as they fit with my lifestyle and my personality. They also might benefit my fielding ability on the ball field, as I currently have issues with depth perception.
Following the optometrist I drove home, found a section of lawn in the sun and stretched out to catch some rays. A good nap in the sunshine definitely improved my disposition, as did the beer I sipped between sleepy times. Good day all around.
Sure I didn't get a lot of sleep last night, and had an early start to the day, but things went well. It started with a haircut and color at the local beauty school. The color is great, the cut is ok, but for the price I'm a very happy customer. Then to the optometrist to get my eyes checked. They're a little worse than two years ago, but really not enough to get different lenses, so instead of replacing lenses in a pair of my glasses, I've opted to get a pair of prescription sunglasses.
Following the optometrist I drove home, found a section of lawn in the sun and stretched out to catch some rays. A good nap in the sunshine definitely improved my disposition, as did the beer I sipped between sleepy times. Good day all around.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Get fit... or something.
This evening will be spent underwear shopping and then exercising. The underwear shopping is not just run of the mill, regular old panty purchasing, it's an opportunity for me to buy some fantastic skivvies for a bit of athletic exhibitionism. My good friend Just and I are participating in The Underwear Affair, a 10 km run or 5 km walk raising funds to research cancers found below the belt. We're running the 10 km, neither of us feels entirely capable of doing so, but hopefully we can push each other and be successful.
The workout, well it's because Just is preparing to enlist in the Army Reserves, and I'm just plain out of shape, so training together is an excellent way for us to get in shape and spend time together. Working out is so much more fun when you're with a friend.
The workout, well it's because Just is preparing to enlist in the Army Reserves, and I'm just plain out of shape, so training together is an excellent way for us to get in shape and spend time together. Working out is so much more fun when you're with a friend.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
In Bed
It's just past 1:00 PM, and I've spent the whole morning in bed. Why? Well something I ate disagreed with me, and I've been up all night, and the early part of this morning, disagreeing back. I didn't feel like work was a good place for me to be.
This worries me, I'm not going to lie. I'm at a new job, working for new people, and definitely still in the 'proving myself' stages of things. Maybe I should have sucked it up and gone in to work. What do you think?
Whether or not you agree with my staying home, here I am. Wide awake now, wondering if maybe I should tidy my room. I know I should, but I also know that I've got the weekend to do so, as I'm not booked for a softball tournament for the first weekend in a while. I don't even have a game until next Monday.... it feels odd.
I should get out of my bedroom, but in doing so I would have to face my roommate (also new), who I'm not entirely a fan of. When I met him, and showed him the room, he alluded to some drug use in his past, and that he was well on his way to straightening out his life. I took his word for it, as I was currently unemployed myself, and needed a roommate. As it turns out, he's not working because he can't pass a drug test, and won't be working until mid July. He also doesn't drive, because he's gotten himself a one-year suspension. Needless to say, I'm not impressed. I don't mind if my roommates are home, as it's their home too, but having someone CONSTANTLY sitting on the couch just doesn't sit well with me.
Time to brave the living room though, maybe make myself something bland to eat, and to hope for a better day tomorrow.
~Jen
This worries me, I'm not going to lie. I'm at a new job, working for new people, and definitely still in the 'proving myself' stages of things. Maybe I should have sucked it up and gone in to work. What do you think?
Whether or not you agree with my staying home, here I am. Wide awake now, wondering if maybe I should tidy my room. I know I should, but I also know that I've got the weekend to do so, as I'm not booked for a softball tournament for the first weekend in a while. I don't even have a game until next Monday.... it feels odd.
I should get out of my bedroom, but in doing so I would have to face my roommate (also new), who I'm not entirely a fan of. When I met him, and showed him the room, he alluded to some drug use in his past, and that he was well on his way to straightening out his life. I took his word for it, as I was currently unemployed myself, and needed a roommate. As it turns out, he's not working because he can't pass a drug test, and won't be working until mid July. He also doesn't drive, because he's gotten himself a one-year suspension. Needless to say, I'm not impressed. I don't mind if my roommates are home, as it's their home too, but having someone CONSTANTLY sitting on the couch just doesn't sit well with me.
Time to brave the living room though, maybe make myself something bland to eat, and to hope for a better day tomorrow.
~Jen
Welcome :)
Welcome to my little soapbox. I've often though about doing this, but wondered if I really have THAT much to say. Do I need a blog to express my feelings? Would blogging enhance my life?
I don't know the answers to these questions. That doesn't matter. What matters is that I'm going to start this, and see where it goes. I'm going to look into random happenings in my life, and attempt to analyze them for some kind of meaning. If there's no meaning, then I'll move on, but perhaps I'll find something worth hanging on to.
~Jen
I don't know the answers to these questions. That doesn't matter. What matters is that I'm going to start this, and see where it goes. I'm going to look into random happenings in my life, and attempt to analyze them for some kind of meaning. If there's no meaning, then I'll move on, but perhaps I'll find something worth hanging on to.
~Jen
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