I had a little holiday melt down and needed a break.
I had every intention to blog each day of the cruise I took in mid-December but that ended up being a hot mess!!! I hated every second of it! UGH! That will be a whole post but I am sure you would not have liked to hear me griping and crying every day! It was that awful!!! UGH again!
Then I got home and Christmas hit like a ton of bricks. I was driving all over and trying to get things in order and then same issue for New Years.
After New Years, I got sick...yes, I got that horrible hacking cough for the next two weeks! It was the sickest I have felt in a LONG time!!!!
So here we are...back to work to finish out a few months before my site closes and I have to look for a new job. Fingers crossed that goes well when the time comes...
Also, I have started back to exercise! I re-joined barre classes near work and I am AGAIN obsessed!!!
So, today let me tell you how important I think it is to have supportive and motivational people around me....
I was attending barre at a studio about 6 years ago and I LOVED it!! I could not wait to go everyday!! Everyone was super supportive of each other and it was a bunch of women encouraging each other daily! Then the studio was purchased by two young women that turned it into a catty, awful place. I can not explain everything but the whole dynamic of the studio changed. If you were not part of their group then you were just money coming in the door and you were not treated like the "friends". I hit my 250 classes and no one even remembered. They are supposed to make a big deal out of it and they did not AT ALL. But, when their "friends" hit 250 you woudl have thought the Pope was attending class! HA HA! Anyway. I was paying WAY too much money to feel like I was second best.
So, fast forward to this year! A new studio was opening in Robinson Township near my work so I re-joined! I LOVE it again! YAY!!!! I am attending two classes each day if I can. This morning I did the 5:30AM Empower and then the 6:30 Classic. Then to Starbucks for my free January coffee and to work.
If you all have never heard of this cup I will let you in on the secret!
Every year for Christmas my sister gets me this mug from Starbucks.
In December, Starbucks sells their January Refill mug for $40. You can use it yourself of gift it. The owner gets an awesome metal travel mug and one free brewed coffee or tea refill everyday!!!! EVERYDAY FREE!!! It is amazing if you drink plain coffee or tea! I love mine and get my free cup everyday! SCORE! My sister rocks!!!!
Also, just an update for those that follow my blog...
The dog owners still habe their dog!!! We (the Condo Board) have sent two fines (each for 4500) and they are not abiding by the rules and getting rid of the dog so we are now waiting to hear from the lawyers. UGH UGH UGH!!!!! Hopefully they wil give us direction on what to do next.
Okay, well, I apologize for the quick disappearing act but I promise I am back. Now, I am off to find out what all of you have been up to. I have missed you ALL!!!!
HUGS!!
Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!! I missed you all!!!! Hope all is well...Have a great week!
DeleteWe went on a cruise many years ago and it wasn’t fun for us either. We decided that we just aren’t “cruise” people. Thanks for the tip on the cup, I gave Starbucks gift cards to some for Christmas and would much rather have given the cup. Have a blessed day and thanks for paying me a visit. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI promise they will love the mug Theresa...just make sure to tell them that it is for free refills...at first I just thought she gave me a cute travel mug - major bonus we you hear free coffee everyday!!! She will think of you everyday at least ONCE! HA HA! I am also not a "cruise" person...NEVER again!!! HA HA!!!
DeleteThe last cruise we went on what the last cruise. It too was awful. I just want to get what I paid for. The holidays are such busy times of the year.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have a new workout place that you love. Good for you.
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Thank you for hosting Awww Mondays Sandee!! I missed your blog!!! I am so with you on the last cruise was the last - HA!!! It is a lot of money for crowds and ICK!!! I would never go again for sure! Have a fantastic week - HUGS!!!!
DeleteOh that's sad that you hated the cruise! I'm glad you found a fun exercise place! I am on my 2nd or 3rd week of the creeping crud cough.
ReplyDeleteOh no Julie!!! That crud thing sucks!!! It took forever to go away for me - I am finally feeling a little better but it was awful - sounds like everyone is getting it! UGH!!! Yes, I am so happy to be working out every morning again - i wake up and think "ugh-it is too early" but as soon as I get there I am happy about it! HA!
DeleteThat is so sad that you hated the cruise. We have always enjoyed the cruises we took. Now next year I sure would like a reminder about the Starbucks mug. That's so terrific! I hope you are feeling better now. Being sick during Christmas is sad.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nonnie!!! I am just not a cruise person I think. I enjoy solitude and there are way too many crowds and chair savers for me. I think it is enjoyable for families that have 20 people but not for me at all. HA! Have a great week!
DeleteGoodness that sounded like a less than exciting hiatus. Welcome back and hope the new studio stays friendly. That is a deal with the Starbucks mug when you think how much one cup costs.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a great deal Patti - the only thing is that you can only get brewed coffee or tea, none of the foofy drinks! HA!!! Have a great week - HUGS
DeleteI am sorry to learn your cruise was so awful and that the holidays were so stressful for you. I would love to hear about the cruise, especially which cruise line it was. That Starbucks mug is really special! Wishing you good luck with the job search. I seemed so far away before and now here it is, staring you in the face. Wow. Whatever company hires you will be thrilled they did!!
ReplyDeleteIT seemsd... not I seemed. Wish we could edit our posts!!
DeleteYes Terri! It is quickly approaching! Way too quickly! HA! The cruise was Royal Caribbean. I think my most un-favorite part was I paid for the week and got a balcony room figuring I was good to go and vacation was paid for. Then, before we even left, I got an email asking if I wanted unlimited drinks...need to pay more; want unlimited food options...need to pay more....once on the boat...want to play Bingo...need to pay more (to the tune of $60 for three games!!!! Yes!! $60 for three games) They nickle and dime you constantly to pay more! UGH! It would have been cheaper to stay on an island and pay for a hotel and meals! Have a great week!! HUGS
DeleteGlad your back. I'm so sorry your Christmas was just so heavy on you :(
ReplyDelete& SICKNESS - UGH - I'm on day 7 of that & I'm still miserable & just want it to go away!!
I NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS STARBUCKS CUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
& what the heck about that dog??? That's nuts. Sounds like everyone around you is just dropping the ball (except that awesome sister getting you that cup LOL) Glad to see you back!!!
I am so happy to be back Rebecca Jo! I hope you get rid of that crud quickly - it is horrible!!!!! The cup is awesome! They have them at every Starbucks register in December...some even have them left now...people just think they are a travel mug. I think they don't want to advertise them - HA!
DeleteTWO classes in one day?!? You really deserved that coffee.
ReplyDeleteThank Kathy!!!! It is not too bad since I actually enjoy the classes!!!!! I hope you have a fantastic week!!! HUGS
DeleteGlad you're back but sorry you've had such a rough time.
ReplyDeleteIt is all good now Wendy. Lesson learned with the cruise and it sounds like EVERYONE is taking a turn with the crud!! UGH! Hope you have a fantastic week! HUGS
DeleteWhat a cool secret about the travel mug. I love that. Welcome back. I hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great gift - not sure why they don't advertise it more but they are at the registers in Starbucks in December...some stores even have some left now.Thank you for the welcome back - it is so good to talk to you all again!! I missed my blog friends!!! HUGS
Deletefantastic that things are on the up for you. What is it about The Mean Girls syndrome (that you suffered). Gives us other females a bad name.
ReplyDeleteYes that is it Ratnamurti! Things are on the way up now!!!! YAY! I am totally with you - I love women that support other women!!! We have to have each others backs!!!! Have a great week - hugs!
DeleteSorry to hear you didn't enjoy the cruise.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is that mug that you get a free refill every day.
Yes, it is a gift that keeps giving Ann - I think of my sister everyday when I get my free cup!!! YAY! Lesson learned on the cruise...live and learn, right?? It is back to Aruba next year! HA! Aruba never disappoints! Have a great week - HUGS
DeleteWow, you have had a busy month! Good to hear that you are getting back to living more healthy. Are the barre exercises something like the Fluidity Bar? I have one of those and I've been thinking about dragging it out and giving it another go since it's very low impact.
ReplyDeleteThose neighbors are ridiculous about the dog situation. Do they suppose ignoring it will make it go away?
It's good to hear from you and see that you are okay and doing well. Have a blessed week, Ann!
Thank you Stacy! Yes, I am moving to healthy and I feel o much better already! I think it is like Fluidity....very ow impact and small movements. I love it!!! My dog neighbors are super crazy...we are sending a letter from an attorney that the fine is now doubled at $1000 and they ten more days to re-home the dog or we will file a civil suit so I am sure we will be going to court - they are simply a building annoyance! UGH!!! I am so happy to hear from you - I missed you blog buddies so much!!!! HUGS! Have a great week!
DeleteCongratulations on all your successes in leaving the past behind and finding success in your new disciplines! You are a real success story. May the Lord continue to help you reach your goals.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words Barbara! I am not so sure that I am a success right now but I am heading in the right direction finally...HA! Have a great week - HUGS TO YOU!
DeleteHappy New Year and always remember why our maker put our eyes where they are-It is to look forward and not backwards.
ReplyDeleteThank you Patrick! I needed that today! So happy to be back - HUGS! I hope you have a great week!
DeleteHappy New Year- may this year be wonderful for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathe!!!!! I hope and pray the same for you! Have a great week - HUGS!!!!
DeleteSorry to hear that your cruise was a disaster. Then getting sick too. Often happens after a cruise. We are having similar problems with a dog in our village.
ReplyDeleteOh no Diane!!! I hope your dog issue gets resolved before mine!!! Ours has been going on since the beginning of November! WOWSA!!! Thanks for the kind words!!!! Have a fantastic week - HUGS!
DeleteSounds like you've been having a rough time! Glad you are feeling a little better now and are back to blogging!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon! That break was much needed - if only to gather my thoughts...HA! HUGS!!!
DeleteSo sorry about your trip. ((Hugs)) Wishing you luck on finding your new job. Hooray for exercising. I need to get back to the gym. Wow, that is very interesting about the Starbucks mug. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and commenting Debby! That mug is awesome - anyone that drinks coffee would love it! I am so happy to be working out! Have a great day! HUGS
DeleteHappy New Year! I hope you're feeling better and your dog issue is resolved soon, geez. I'm glad you found a fun-again barre class. Too bad what happened at the old place. And I didn't know about the Starbucks mug. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you Abby!!! I hope you have a fantastic New Year also!!! HUGS
DeleteGood to see you back! Glad to hear that you have returned to Barre classes. Not a big Starbucks fan although I do enjoy their peppermint mochas once in a while. I am sorry that the dog issue continued and you have to get a lawyer involved. Wishing you a very happy and bright 2020!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sweet wishes Robin!!! Barre is awesome and it making me so happy to be moving again!!!! Have a fantastic week!!!
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