TIME

Time....

It's all we've got. Money doesn't buy happieness. Love... when shared with others it brings happieness. Time... there's plenty of it if you make the most of it.

What I've noticed lately is how much times have really changed. Five years ago, people would get together, have bbq's, go out with friends on a regular basis. Is it just me or do people do that less and less? Everything is about social networking, period. Sad but soooo true!

People come out of the woodworks when...
1.) You have money
2.) You have a baby and are dying to see
them right after you squeeze them out
3.) You lose a loved one
4.) They need something
5.) They need advice

I'm slowly learning who genuinely cares about my family and our well being and who never cared to begin with. I'm slowly learning to move on without these people.

I have however learned of two extremely valuable(not monetary, but spiritual) friendships I had lost due to my own selfishness and childish ways. I'm anxious and hopeful to see what the future holds for these two very special ladies and I. Time will tell.

I'm slowly learning that I can not change a person, but I can change myself for the better, in hopes of inspiring others. I can't change the world but I can make baby steps in helping other's see how their actions directly affect those around them.

May God continue to bless each and every one of you that are in my life... You're here for a reason. Remember that!

X's ♥ & ♥ O's!

Someone has to do the dirty work!

Today was the day we did the writ. For those of you that don't understand legal terms in the property management world, a writ is where the actual eviction is filed within the local precinct and the tenant is served with the eviction notice the day before. The tenant was aware that the writ would take place at 2pm today. The constable along with ALOT of backup was there promptly at 1:50pm. The tenant could no longer enter the building after 2pm. At 2:01pm we (the crew) emptied the entire unit. EVERYTHING had to be removed, gently and respectfully. Nothing could be damaged or broken. After the constable cleared the house of any and all persons and any form of illegal items, it was our green light to enter. Of course my boss sends me in first with the video camera to video the property AS IS once it was turned over to us. When I opened the front door I was flooded with the disgusting and unforgetable smell of cat urine and feces. There wasn't one cat. There wasn't two... not even three or four or five... there was NINETEEN CATS IN THIS DUPLEX!!!!!!!! (19!!!!!) How on earth do you acquire so many animals? More importantly how do you live in the disgusting enviroment WITH TWO KIDS!?!?!!!!!!!! I had to cover my nose and mouth with my hand cupped over my face like a gas mask. I was gagging the entire time. After I went around the entire property recording all our findings... it was time for the guys to empty the dwelling as soon as possible. The constable's office gives you two hours to empty the building. Any hour after is $100 per hour. It's not like the constables are doing anything. They're standing there with their hands on their belts looking all "offical!" So we get the place cleaned out in roughly 45 minutes. Thankfully!

I'm glad its over and done with and grateful for the "easy" money we were able to make. I just sent over the pictures that I was required to take of all the former tenant's belongings on the curb. I was just speaking with him on MSN messenger and he has been laughing at all the footage I recorded because of my foul mouth and crap talking to the neighbor. I don't remember saying it, but he said I said something to the effect of "You better be glad these cops are here, I'd be on your ass like stink on shit!" LOL Oh gosh, when I'm in the moment there is no telling what will come out of my mouth.

After all was done and said, we headed back to the office to regroup and then we went to pickup Hayden from Danielle's house. Apparently Danielle's older son was beating Hayden.... I'm kidding, I'm soooo kidding! Her oldest loves to rough house and Hayden probably instigated it and Hayden tripped and busted his lip. Now he has a nice fat lip. He's fine, totally fine. What's worse, he didn't once cry this morning when I left. It broke my heart that he's overcoming the seperation anxiety. I'm so use to comforting him and explaining to him that I have to goto work and that I'd be back later to pick him up. Now he is fine with me leaving and appears that he doesn't need me. :( Sad sad day for this mama! We decided to treat ourselves to Morelia Grill in Round Rock and yum yum were the fajitas superb as always. Of course Hayden didn't want to sit still muchless behave. He wanted to go home and snuggle, which is what he's doing now. Love that little monster!

Okay that's all I got right now... I'm headed for bed!


X's & O's!!

Jillian is my bff!

Today marks two weeks... fourteen days since I've started Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I will admit, I've missed a few workouts but I am continuing to eat healthy and make the right choices. I feel great. I had started noticing early on that my pants were getting looser by the day. Thats because after two weeks of getting my ass kicked by Jillian, I'm happy to report I'm down 11.5lbs. Its slowly coming off but its coming off, thats all that matters to me. I will continue to make progress along this tough journey. I may fall flat on my face. I may jump over huge hurdles. But I refuse to give up this time. Each and everytime I gave up on myself, I'd gain more weight. I'd send myself down a depressing hole that lead to no where. With the encouragement of my loving husband, supportive friends and an occassional laugh from my son, I'm doing it! Without a personal trainer. Without a gym membership. Both of which I thought I'd need which made me losing weight seem unobtainable. WRONG! I hope Jillian Michals is making a crap load of money because she deserves it. She's changing many many lives and I'm living proof. Thank you Jillian!!!