Gulp

Well, I'm again taking some steps in getting an advanced degree. This time for forensic psychology even though I only have a couple of things left to complete my Masters in Social Work. I've decided that my interest is not in social work and I want to get back to psychology. What do I want to do with a degree in forensic psychology? I'm not 100% sure. I've thought about doing profiling. I've though about trying to get into the FBI. I've thought about working with adolescents who are considered juvenile delinquients. So who knows what I'll really be doing when I grow up.
That those steps that you might be wondering about-I looked at the admission information for John Jay College-one of the best known schools for forensic psychology and GRE information. I just ordered some GRE prep books from Amazon this morning. So a big gulp for me as I try to figure out what I want!

More changes

As you can see, I made some more changes to the blog, added some pictures-one I'm not sure how it will go over but hey, it's my blog. It still doesn't look like how I want it to look but it's getting there.

Slight schedule change

Finally, I get a week where I get to go between offices the way I want...leaving Brooklyn all week with the exception of the days where I'm in Manhattan all day. For today, this allows me to join Natalie for yoga after work tonight. Need to stretch out those muscles!

Slowly making progress

My little Eeyore cross-stitch that I'm making for myself is slowly starting to actually look like Eeyore. Most of the body is done along with his nose and part of his legs. I messed up on his bow but it's not really that noticeable. I would post a picture but that would require me to have the knowledge of how to upload pictures on the laptop. One of these days, I'll learn.

Weight Loss Update

I'm down another 1.8 for a total of 19.8 pounds! Only about 13 more to go until I reach my goal! Go me!

Weekend

Finally, Scott has a day off. He had to work yesterday but we did get to spend some time last night watching Saw III. I watched TV and worked on a latch hook for my brother while Scott was working.
Today it's another trip to Weight Watchers and I'm going to do a little shopping thanks to a gift card from my parents.

A good cause

Please sign the petition to stop whaling.

Made the switch

Since I joined in a Craft Charity blog, I've now converted all of my blogs to the new blogger. Some new stuff is obvious and there will be other things that I'll be wanting to do and not 100% sure how to do like put blinkies and other pictures in my sidebar-I'm sure that it will all come in time.

Bitter Cold

Well, today's going to be the coldest day since who knows when. I'm not looking forward to leaving the apartment but got to go and pay the bills.

Feeling of Satisfaction

For some reason, I get such a sense of satisfaction when I mail out books. I just finished packaging several books to be mailed out tomorrow. I still have another bookbox that I need to repackage.
Unfortunately, most of these books were ones that I recently judged and not any of the ones in the back room, and now up for offer. I still have another box full of books to judge-maybe I'll do some tonight as Scott's having yet another late work night.

This Week's Adopt a Pet

This cutie is Annie and she's a Pit Bull Terrier Mix

Size: Medium
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
ID: A022932

Notes: Annie is a very energetic and social, one year old dog. Rescued from cruelty by our Humane Law Enforcement Officers, Annie maintains a warm and loving spirit! Annie is very smart and loves to play fetch and look for her hidden toys. She will do best with an active family who loves the outdoors. She will benefit from lots of exercise to channel her energy and enthusiasm. Families with teens and up.


This pet is up to date with routine shots.
This pet has been altered.
She's available at the ASPCA.

Update

Well, I think my stomach has decided to hold itself in one piece.
Scott has been working his ass off and probably not getting enough credit, if any. Needless to say, he's very stressed and very tired. Not a great quality time for the two of us but at least, my mind is set for that so I should be okay. Hopefully he will be too.
Royal family continues to thrive even though they want more food than they need and trying to get my attention at almost every turn.
Tomorrow's my turn to produce our lunch club lunch. I'm making a WW friendly salad along with bread-I'm sure that they should enjoy it.

Being sick sucks

Don't know if it was something I ate or the stomach virus that's been going around but last night I was up sick and not just the uncomfortable type-the throwing up your insides kinda sick.
Unfortunately I had to run into work and do a couple of things but I'm home now. As soon as Scott left for work, I went back to bed and slept for about 4 hours. My stomach still feels icky but thankfully Scott got me some gingerale last night (what a great guy he is) so it's off to the saltines and gingerale diet for today.

Craft Rotation

I think that I have some sort of rotation scheduled for my craft projects that I have going. Starting with:
10 rows of the huge latch hook Southwestern scene for my brother
1 string (thread) of my aunt's hot air balloon needlepoint scene
1 length of thread of my Eeyore cross-stitch project for myself
1 or 2 lengths of thread for a cross-stitch project for a lurker
1 or 2 lengths of thread for another cross-stitch project for a family member
1 or 2 lengths of thread of a cross-stitch bookmark for an exchange.
I think that's enough for now-God knows I could start a few other projects.

The Streak Continues

For some reason, the teams that I enjoy watching seem to lose whenever I go and see them play. This is regardless of which sport it is. The only luck I've had is seeing Andre Agassi but now that he's retired....If you didn't guess, Syracuse lost yesterday to St. John's-the game that Scott and I went to. Syracuse could not sink a basket to save their lives. Very frustrating to watch.

Another weekend

Scott's off to play games and I'm feeling lazy. I haven't even gotten dressed yet. I did receive 2 bookboxes and have already gone through them to pick out the books I want. Now I just have to wait for the next person on the list to email me their address to mail them off.
I'm planning on starting my brother's birthday present. I also have some other craft projects I want to get started-I can't list them as I'm being watched by one of the recipients.
Tomorrow is Weight Watchers and the Syracuse vs St. John's basketball game. Last year, we had gotten a nasty blizzard right before the game so Scott and I didn't go but the weather is getting an all clear sign for tomorrow's game. I'm looking forward to going as now I only get to watch Syracuse in person when they play St. John's.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.

What a pisser!

I just called the vet to get the results from Zeit's blood work and they came out normal. So what exactly happened to the Royal Queen? Did she just get pissed off that I had come home and then left again? Did she just have something caught in her system and then it cleared? We will never know but she is fine. The little pisser-hate when they do stuff like this!!!!

Thomas

This Week's Adopt a Pet

With the stress of Zeit yesterday, I didn't get a chance to post this week's pet so here it is.
This handsome guy is Flounder. He's a Domestic Short Hair

Size: Medium
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
ID: A018892

Notes: Founder is quite the devilishly good looking young man. This three year old cat with the adorable black nose is quite a character. Flounder loves attention from people and enjoys being pet and scratched. Since he is a cat, sometimes he does not want to be bothered and just wants his alone time, but he will soon be in the mood for more attention and will come asking for it. What Flounder really loves is play time. Dangle a cat dancer for him and you will be amazed at how high this large guy can jump. And he can keep doing it for hours! Flounder is a charming guy who has been waiting quite a while for his forever home. Won’t you be the on to give it to him? NOTE: Flounder has a scar from a corneal ulcer on one of his eyes which does not cause him any discomfort at this time.


This pet is up to date with routine shots.
This pet has been altered.
Flounder's available at the ASPCA.

Trying Day?

Last night, after Scott and I got home from going out to dinner, we found a streak of cat poop in our living room. We finally figured out that it was Zeit and have decided to take her in to see the vet today. So hopefully, I'll get a reasonable time for an appointment and nothing will be found. My worry is that with Zeit being as old as she is, her time is fast approaching. Luckily, she's still a fiend for human affection.
It doesn't help that with me worrying that my back is full of tension and pain.