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hooray

• I had a fantastic weekend. Before you ask, no I don't have any pics yet because I came to work straight from the concert. You'll get em in the next couple days. Friday night I ended up chillin at home, watching TV and going to bed early. Well I kind of went to bed early. Mikey M called me around midnight and I picked him up at BART, then he watched TV while I was passed out on my bed. Saturday I worked in San Fran, then went to Lodi with Noelle to visit my buddy ole pal Kimmie. The three of us and Cara went to lunch/dinner at Strings, a great italian place after we did some shopping at Target. Then Noelle and I got lost for about 30 minutes trying to find Kevin's house to drop off a present. Later we watched a NKOTB special and the Care Bears movie, and I also did a Starbucks run. It was a good time for all. On Sunday Noelle, Amy and I went to Projekt Revolution at the Shoreline Ampetheater in Mountain View. Great bands, lots of fun. I got sunburned a little bit, but oh well. I'm exhausted, but yes I had a great weekend.
  
• My doctor visit on Friday afternoon wasn't as traumatic as I thought it was going to be. I'm on birth control pills, just thought I'd let the world know that. Hope it helps somewhat.
  

boo

• Nothing too negative to report, except that I haven't been to the gym since last Thursday. I will be going Tues-Friday this week which is great. I feel bloated today, but god knows what my hormones are doing right now.
  

hooray for friday

yay

• Well the weekend is upon us once again. I do have great stuff to look forward to. I have a date tonight (pending), so I'm looking forward to that. Saturday I'm hangin in Lodi with Kimmie, her pal Cara, and probably Noelle. Sunday is Linkin Park and a ton of other bands, that should be fun too. I'm going with Amy and Noelle.
  
• I did hit the gym on Wednesday and Thursday morning, and I feel great. Well still tired even after getting sleep, but I think that's the anemia or whatever. Won't get back to the gym till Tuesday morning, but that's okay. This morning I need to run a few errands and squeeze in about 4-5 hrs of sleep until my Dr. appt from hell.
  

boo

• Yeah the doctor appointment this afternoon I am not looking forward to. Both the discomfort, the fear, and um yeah paying $130 up front. (though I get $104 back in a few weeks)
  
• Also just having genuine conflict, I was selfish and said things I didn't need to say.. well things I should have said a long time ago but held inside.. but could have picked a better moment to bring them up. Conflictee was pissed, but I think he/she takes things way too personally at times. The end.
  

happy to be me

Yay

• Well things are looking up for now. I'm not as pissed off as I was a few days ago. I got my Zune player all configured and such, and I'm adding tons of music every day. Still need to get back to the guy at the dealership about my XM radio, guess I'll call him later this morning. I also got 8 1/2 hrs of sleep on Tuesday, that did help greatly.
  
• Oh and I did go to the gym on Tuesday too, and I'm planning on going Wed-Fri too. I know I haven't lost much weight, but I have lost inches, that's for sure. No matter what the hardcore "I'm going to diet until I die" folks say, I think I'm doing good. I used to be a whole lot fatter last year.. look at some of my older pics. Also, I've come to the conclusion that I'll never be a size 2.. probably not a size 12 even. If I got down to a size 16 I'd pass out from shock. I am fat, yes.. but I am so big boned and muscular. I'm built like an NFL defensive tackle, just a lot shorter and with boobs. Yes I have a big tummy and a big booty, but my arms/legs are pretty muscular. And I have very broad shoulders. According to that BMI thing I'm like almost 100 lbs overweight. If I lose 30 lbs, that will be a miracle. This turned into another rant, didn't it? Haha.
  

Boo

• Nothing really bad to report at all. I have that doctor appt on Friday and I'm nervous. That's about it. Ugh.
  

:)

• Well, my weekend was okay. For the most part. I got a little rest. And I'm feeling better. I spent both Friday and Saturday evenings at home watching TV and chillin, so that did help. I still love my car, did I mention that?
• And yes I did go to the gym on Sunday afternoon. I'm hoping to go Tuesday-Friday mornings, if all goes well.
  

ugh

• Well my beloved iPod decided to crap out on me sometime between Monday evening and Saturday morning. Since I didn't go to the gym in the middle of the week, I didn't use it. It refused to turn on when I tried on Saturday, even after I tried resetting it, charging it, blah blah. Well when I purchased it in March of last year, I got a 3 year service plan from Best Buy. I took it there, and they said they'd have to send it to Apple and it would cost an arm and a leg. They advised me to refund my service plan (which I am) and take it to the Apple Store. Well the punks at the Apple Store told me they couldn't "fix the issue" and that I could get another one for $150. Okay, it's not like I dropped the thing out a window. I used it practically everyday. And it decided to stop working randomly. What's the point of having a freakin warranty? So yeah I bought a Zune (microsoft), and I'm hoping this will work out better for me. I can't live without music on BART or at the gym. I was using my ghetto CD player at the gym on Sunday, but it keeps skipping and then the batteries drained. *sigh* Oh yeah, Zune is compatible with iTunes and regular mp3s which is great, but since my ex had all his music in there, he kinda screwed up my iTunes in general. And it's being a bitch when I try to get rid of music. I'm gonna have to delete hella songs from my hard drive in the morning, the only way I'm gonna do this without eliminating the program altogether and doin it from scratch, one CD at a time. GRRRRRR
• I think at this point, I'm really stressed out. I know this is just one of those points in life where things aren't easy, but it's a doozy. Okay maybe I'm just one big baby. My parents are both disabled, my older sister pretty much has quit her job to take care of them. I'm their chauffeur. I recently had to buy a new car. Great car, but the financial stress sucks since I'll never be able to pay off my credit cards anytime soon. I just don't have the money. Then my iPod dies. And my phone still has issues, I honestly don't have the time or energy to talk to T-mobile again. I'm still trying to recitify the whole XM antenna thing, I need to get back to that manager at Toyota about it. I have a doctor appt this Friday with a "woman" doctor and I'm scared out of my mind. My ex keeps bugging me, wanting me to send him his skateboards, and he will pay me back. Uh huh. That fool owes me approx $435 just in gym payments. That's just the tip of the iceberg. I don't care of you read this, Manny. You know it's true. All this shit adds up. But ya know what? I'm going through all this for a reason, I know it. Only God knows why.. and this is making me a stronger person. I need a hug.
  

i am still alive

I'm back

• I'm back after a 3 day hiatus. I was doing a few fill-ins at KKIQ for the last few nights, and now I'm back here at Family Radio one more night until the weekend. I'm so glad it's the weekend, and I'm so exhausted. Okay let me give ya the report from the doctor, least the good part. I'm not diabetic, but I should probably watch my sugar anyway. I have good cholesterol. My blood pressure is still in the slightly high range, but no medication yet, just watch my caffeine and salt. My thyroid is fine. I lost 3 lbs since my last doctor visit. I'll give the bad news in a minute. Keep your pants on.
  
• For some reason this week, I've been in contact with friends I haven't seen in a while, some of them for like a decade or more. It's been awesome. Michael called on Tuesday (or was it Wed?), and we talked about my car. I know you're reading this, Michael. Hi!! Let's hit up La Pinata!! (waving enthusiastically). Fernando called on Wednesday, about my car. My new car is the talk of the town, folks. Okay I talk to Fern/Michael every so often and we do see each other, but still it was nice to hear from good friends. Also on Wednesday I heard from Reyes here on Myspace, a friend from elementary school that I haven't spoken to in about 17 years. I've known her since kindergarten. My friend Bethany from high school called on Thursday evening from Utah. Isn't that cool when you hear from folks you haven't talked to in forever? It makes me feel loved. I love all you guys. Group hug!!!
• Finally got my car insurance straightened out, and my new paperwork should be arriving soon. Also finally got justice from Hayward Toyota bout my broken XM antenna. I talked to their general manager on Wednesday afternoon, and I should be getting reimbursed once I get them a price quote. I've been SO busy and sick this week I haven't had time to get back to him on that. I will later today.
  

:(

• Okay on to the bummer test results from the doctor. I knew this was coming. Basically, I have anemia due to massive and very constant blood loss from my delightful so-called monthly visitor. I need to start taking iron supplements like 3 times a day. This also explains how exhausted I've been. (well besides my crazyass schedule) I also have to go see a gyno ASAP, I need to make that appointment later today as well. Thought I would share.
  
• And I have been sick like a dog. Not a happy dog wagging its tail, but a dog suffering from some cruel painful ailment. Last three days have been spent with a fever, and yesterday/today I've been hacking up lots of green stuff. And I sound like Peter Brady when his voice was changing. I should be picking up some antibiotics later today, so I'll be feeling better shortly.
  
• I feel guilty for missing the gym most of this week. I guess I'm afraid I'll keep putting it off and never go back.. maybe. But when you feel like keeling over and your chest hurts, it's probably not a good idea to do aerobic exercise, huh?
  

YAY

• I love my new car, have I mentioned that? I had a great weekend by the way. Busy, but great. Friday I hung out with Davina. We browsed at Borders, ate dinner at Texas Roadhouse and I helped her pick out a new digital camera at Best Buy. When we got back to my house, Cathy, TJ, Alisha and Stuart were all there having an impromtu party. We watched Teen Wolf. It was lots of fun. On Saturday Noelle and I were going to get my XM radio and CD/MP3 player reinstalled in my new car, but we ran into a complication. I'll explain that in a minute. We ended up taking Michelle and my dad to Borders, then we dropped off my dad and went to Stoneridge Mall. Dinner at Cheesecake Factory was something too tempting to pass up, and it was heavenly. Oh god it was great. Then we walked around the mall, of course. Sunday I worked, went to the gym and ATM, did housework, napped, blah blah. Still I had a fantastic weekend overall.
  

Yuck

• Well I'm kinda mad at the Toyota dealership now. My car is fantastic, that's not the issue. I asked that as part of my trade-in to uninstall my XM radio and CD/MP3 player. They did this, but when I got to Stereo Maxx on Saturday I discovered that they cut the wire on the XM antenna. I was really pissed. I went to the dealership and talked with the service folks and they referred me to the chick who deals with the used vehicles, who convienently isn't there on weekends. She's getting a lovely call from me this morning.
• I also need to call T-mobile, my phone has been funky the past 4-5 days. I called them on Saturday and did some troubleshooting, they said to call back if it was still having issues. So I can get a new one. Oh yes, gotta call my insurance agent back. I called him on Friday morning, he never called me back. Ugh. Phone tag sucks.
  
• Having monthly probs.. AGAIN. Yeah really bad too. Good lord. Help me please. Feel like someone's kicking me in the uterus.
  

my new car!!

WHOOOOOO

• I have a new car!! Just bought it about 6 hours ago. 2008 Toyota Corolla Sport. I love it. Handles great, very comfy seats, really cute. No I didn't take pics yet, but I'll include a pic from the website at the end of the blog. Yes I'll be paying till I'm like 32, but I'm so excited to have something that runs and probably will forever. I'm still in a euphoric state, I'll be coming back to reality soon, I'm sure. Gotta take the XM radio/mp3 CD player out the old car there at the dealer and get it put in the new one, that will be done later today/tomorrow. I'm so excited!
• Went to the gym on Wednesday and Thursday morning, and I'm planning on going this morning as well. I'm feeling pretty good physically overall, which is a good thing.
  

oh well

• Nothing really bad to report. Except that Hyundai experience wasn't good at all. Totally deterred me from buying one. Car was okay, but just didn't get me thrilled. Salesman was an ass, treated Noelle and I rudely. He only did like a 5 min testdrive, and talked to both of us like we were idiots. Ugh. The folks at Toyota were so much cooler. They were willing to negotiate, helped me get what I wanted. They worked with me. Patient. Didn't try to pull the wool over my eyes and talk to me like I'm mentally retarded. I would reccomend Hayward Toyota to anyone. :)

This is a stock photo of what my pretty new car looks like..

cruisin in my hoopty

yay

• Well on a good note, I did get my car back from the dealer. Needed ANOTHER charger and battery. NEVER get work done at Pepboys, at least car parts. They suck. I still think I'm probably getting another car, and from research and various conversations with folks I think I'm going with a Toyota Corolla LE. Now I just need to get all the crap outta my car, get the XM radio taken out, and scrape off the bumper stickers. I hate having monthly payments again, but I'd rather have a car that'll last more then 5 years without having issues.
  
• I can't make fun of *Linda* at work anymore. She's annoying, but she gave me a ride to the chevy dealer to pick up my car. Yesterday morning she gave me her home and cell numbers and said to call her. Well no one else could give me a ride so she picked me up. She also knows how a haul ass, fastest 72 year old I've seen on the road, whew.
  

ugh

• Another weight update. I'm + .6 lbs on Monday, and + 2 lbs on Tuesday. I tell ya, my body is like a mean yo-yo. I know weighing myself daily isn't necessary, but I'm keeping a record so I can talk to my doc about it. I can explain why I haven't lost the 5 lbs he told me to lose last month. Oy!
  

My car sucks balls

hooray

• Well I had an okay weekend. Spent Friday and Saturday evenings alone watching TV with Turbokitty. Sunday afternoon/evening I hung out with Amy. I got some Coldstone Creamery. Yeah that's bad but hey I don't go there often. Then we went to Target with the giftcard she gave me and I got Reno 911 Season 4. I just need to finish season 3 and season 4, then I'll buy the movie. We went to Newpark Mall and I got the cutest purse ever! Ernie! I'll put up a pic next time. Then we had dinner at Red Robin. Then I went home a took a lil nap. Good way to round off my kinda stressful weekend.
  
• I did go to the gym on Sunday afternoon, and really worked it for like 45 minutes. I was drenched in sweat, looked like a bad 80s music video. I'm planning on going Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning hopefully.
  
• Saturday I was -2lbs, and Sunday -2lbs from that. So I lost the water weight plus a smidge more. Very happy! The ice cream thing I ate today probably didn't help, but whatever.
  

ARRRRRRGH

• My car sucks balls. Sorry to be graphic, but it does. For the past week or so it's taken a few tries for the engine to turn over. Saturday afternoon, it refused to start at all across the street from my parents' house. Cathy's boyfriend TJ looked at it and said I should probably go to the dealer. I need to get it towed over there later this morning after work, and they'll give me a ride home. I'm seriously considering getting a new car, but I want to shop around first. If I want to trade my car in, I need to get the XM radio out of it though, I don't want to have to buy a new one. Also, I'm debating on whether to sell the car myself and use the money as a down payment, or trade it in at the dealer. I'll see what the dealer offers me, and compare it to what other cars similar to mine are selling for online. I'm also going to do a LOT of homework before I buy a new car, so I know what I want. I swear, just one ball of stress after another. I HATE MY CAR!!!!
  

My scale is from hell.. have a great weekend!

whoopee

• TGIF biatches. I've had a LONG week working way too much. I don't have any major social plans for this weekend, but I think that's a good thing. I'm still working parttime gigs and I think I'll stick pretty close to home and get some much needed rest. I am pooped.
  
• I felt special on Thursday since I was working in San Fran and got to talk shop with radio vets there at work. Yeah it's no big deal to some people, but talking to someone who's been in radio for like 30 years and actually not sounding like I'm mentally retarded is quite an accomplishment. Like I told Leeanne a while ago, sometimes I feel like I'm not sure if I'm cut out for radio. Then I sit down and talk ratings/marketing/programming with older jocks and I feel like I'm having an instant orgasm. Pardon the graphic language. So yeah that made my week.
  

blah

• Okay on the sad side, of course the weight issues still prevail. Wednesday I lost -.02 lbs. Thursday I gained +3.2 lbs. What the hell? My scale is evil. Damn you Weight Watchers digital scale from hell. Sorry I had to say it. And no, I haven't gotten to sneak by the gym since Tuesday morning, since I'm been working so many extra hours this week. I might be able to go this morning, but I'm pretty busy. Goin to breakfast with Leeanne, swinging by the bank, my dentists' office to pay off a bill, taking parents to the hairdresser, taking Michelle grocery shopping. If I can cram 30-40 minutes in there to go to the gym, I sure will. Oh yeah, I want to get my car washed/detailed this weekend, it's beyond filthy. I may save that for tomorrow or next week then.
  

Crabby lil Lisa

:)

• I did make it to the gym on Tuesday morning, so I'm proud of myself. That will probably be the only time this week, that kinda sucks. I'm working way too much this week and running family errands. Oh well.
  
• On Monday I neither gained nor lost any weight. Tuesday I lost -.6 lbs. So that's something. I guess.
  
• I'm still alive, that's a good thing, right? LOL
• I actually hung out with Cathy and TJ on Tuesday night, we had fun watching Burglar and that other movie I bought with Dana Carvey in it. I don't remember the name of it but it was kinda boring. Oh well, it was good to relax and have company over before work.
  

:(

• Got my bill for my labs. $308. Whew. Gotta wait till I get paid on Thursday to pay it. I get reimbursed for 80% of that from work, but I have to wait like 3 weeks to get the money. Boo.
  
• Mother nature is still not being my friend. Truly not a fun experience. I'm so bitchy/pessemistic lately. It's horrible. Can't wait till my doctor appt on the 17th so I can get a miracle cure. (yeah right LOL)
  

lisa is pooped

yay

• Well I had a pretty cool weekend, although I'm EXHAUSTED. I usually get a nice long deserved nap on Sunday afternoons, but earlier tonight I worked 3 extra hours in San Fran so I didn't get much of a break at all. Still had fun. Friday night I ended up staying home and making a crazy video montage of what my life is like. Nothing brilliant, but there's a great farting sequence in the middle. Trouble is the video is too long and I need to divide it into 2 clips so I can upload it on Myspace. Saturday afternoon Noelle and I went to Santa Cruz. We ate at a place called Saturn which had awesome vegan and organic food, but was served like diner stuff. I had a fakin bacon tofuburger, and it was REALLY good. Noelle had tofu chicken, although she didn't know it at the time. When the word "chicken" is in parentheses and everything else on the menu is vegan, then it's fake. We did lots of window shopping on Pacific Street, and I bought some awesomely bad movies at Streetlight Records. Then we had great coffee drinks at BadAss Coffee. I had a sugarfree blended drink with caramel, toffee, and something else. I'm so helpful. Least it was sugarfree. Sunday I worked at KKIQ, went home and did housework and took a small nap, worked at KDFC, and now I'm working here at Family Radio. No rest for the weary, huh?
  
• I did go to the gym on Friday morning, so yay for me. I will go on Tuesday and most likely Friday this week, that's it. I'm working like 71 hours so I won't be able to go as much as usual.
  

Poo

• Okay people that don't wanna hear about my graphic hormones, stop reading here. Okay "Aunt Flo" as I like to call her visited a while back. Of course for years now she visits sporadically so I don't know when she's coming half the time. Anywhoo, she came back with a vengence. I mean like things you DON'T wanna know about, lots of pain.. yeah I was very tweakin Thursday/Friday. Especially Friday night, good god.
  
• I don't know why but this weekend I've encountered drivers from hell. Specifically on Sunday afternoon. What's with people? Look where you're going, dipshit. Pardon my french. I think I may take a powernap here @ work. Hmm sound like a good idea.