California Trip, Part One

Ok, I have been a bit busy, with my trip but I wanted to post an update.

Yesterday, Tom and I went to Disney California Adventure. It was a blast. I have one pic that I will post now, of us on "California Scream'in". I love roller coasters, as you can tell by my face. No, I did not get any bugs in my mouth.

Wow, today was just a beautiful day! They said it was going to rain all day today, but it came in early last night, and was clear and warm today.

Tom called me this morning, asking if I wanted to go out for breakfast with him and his friends Ron and Jim visiting from Portland.

We went to Luna Cafe, which is cool retro place, then we we went out for a drive around Seattle. We went over to the Freemont district where, of all things they have a Troll under a bridge. Now, you are thinking, right a troll under a bridge. Under the Aurora bridge lives a toll, it has become so famous the street under the bridge was just changed to Troll Ave.
As you are looking up the street you can see him.But as you get closer, you can see he is a pretty scary troll.
It is kind of fun, there were a bunch of kid playing on him before I took the picture.
Just one of the many cool things that are here in Seattle.

Yard work finally done

I have been doing yard work now for about 3 weeks, mostly after work and on weekends but I am finally done. I am one tired bear.

Yes, of course I took pictures.....
This is the front yard before.


It is pretty much a mess. Removed the Lavender, because it was just getting out of control, but..now it looks a whole lot better.



I put down weed barrier and bark, as you can see I ran out towards the end I have to buy more.

Now, I bet you are wondering what I did with the lavender, no I did not toss it, I moved it.

There was nothing along that fence, just rock and the alley way. I think it looks a lot nicer there, and kind of blocks that alley a bit. I just hope they take. I have been watering and feeding them.

I am done with yard work now...all I have to do is the upkeep.

Oh, it was like in the upper 80's here today, August weather in May, go figure. Yes I put on sunscreen.

Ok, time to shower

Only Tuesday

I promise I am getting better at this, and not waiting so long for updates.

Here it is Tuesday and I want the week to be over already, granted that tomorrow is Wednesday, half way through, but still this has been a long week.

I forgot to say, that on Saturday, Tom and I are no longer seeing each other. We both decided that seeing him only 4 days a month was really not a healthy relationship. We are still friends and will do stuff when he is here, but just as friends. I am still going down to see him at the end of the month, and that should be a lot of fun. Tom is great guy, and glad he is my friend.

That did get me thinking, I really don't think I am ready for a relationship. There is one person that I need right now, and that is me. I need to hunker down and take care of me. It is harder than I thought it would be.

You know that list I made a while back, I realize that person doesn't exist, no matter how hard I try, I will not find him. Sometimes I think I am meant to be single. I do have to say this, the guys that I have dated here in Seattle, have made me grow a lot, and now, because of them, I think a bit before jumping into a relationship.

I have also realized that if I do want to date and I want guys to ask me out...I need to drop the weight. No one wants to date a fat guy, hell, neither would I, and I am one. That should tell you a lot right there.

So, dating and such is on hold for a while, and I might go into hermit mode until I get my act together.

I have been doing a lot of yard work too...that helps a lot. It is a good work out too.

That is about it, nothing really exciting.

Time for bed.


PS Darcee, if you are still reading this, I have not forgotten about you.

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Today I went to a Mariners ball game. We played against the Chicago White Sox. Now the Mariners have been on a losing streak 9 or 10 games in a row. This is my third game I went to, since living in Seattle, the other 2 time I went we won. I told my friend Kevin, that since I was at the game, we are going to win. He doubted it.

Well, folks, we won 6 to 3, it was a great game. I think I need to get online and buy more tickets. Plus I like Safeco field. It has a moving roof, so if it is going to rain, the close it before the game. This was my first game with it closed. I think it is very impressive ball park. Time to get online and look for ticket

Mother's Day

Well, today is Mother's day. To me, it is just another day, at least I like to try to treat it that say. It has a double whammy meaning to me, and not in a good way.

First, my mother passed away 13 year ago, since then Mother's day has lost it meaning. I had bf's in the past that let me "share" their mother, with me, but that just isn't the same. I do miss my mom very much. One thing I did to help remember her, is that her favorite flower was the daisy, so every place I have lived I plant daisies to remind me of her.

Second, my father passed away on Mother's Day, 4 years ago. That day is stuck in my mind forever. Took my Step mom out for lunch, then went and saw my dad in the care facility, and heading back up to Portland. When I got home, I got the call that my dad had passed away. I miss him a lot too.

I do have to say this, cherish the time with your parents, because you never know when they will be taken from you. I miss mine greatly, I have no regrets, but one...that they can't see what I have done with my life, and share that with them.

Ok, I got to go, I can't type anymore.....

The Diet Starts

Well, as I said, they diet starts today and I will keep you updated. I do have to say this, I found out that scale at work was off by 20 pounds...so I did not get down to 275, I got down to 295. Which means my original start weight was 345 pounds, I didn't realize I was that heavy.

I am doing the South Beach Diet again, since I had so much luck with that before. So, my weigh in today on my new scale is 320 pounds...which means I gained 25 pounds. My 1st goal is to get back to the 295 and go from there.

Wish me luck

Sunny Day

Well, the sun finally came out this morning, and the boys just love it. It has been threatening to rain for the last week, but never did. The weather guy said it was going to rain today, but it looks like he was wrong.

When the sun is out, the boys like it. I put there blanket on the floor in the sun and they lay here. I wish I could do that.

I have been doing a little yard work, ok alot. I am taking before and after pictures. I did a spot to the left of the stairs going into the back of the house. I think it looks a lot better. You be the judge

I think I did a pretty good job and my camera takes good pics. The plant that are in there are Azaleas, they should bloom next year.

My next job is a mess in the front yard that I have let go to long..here is a preview.

Finally

OK, I have stepped away from this from a bit and I am sorry. Call me lazy, but I have been trying to keep myself busy, plus doing a lot of thinking. Let me see if I can get caught up.

Work has been going good, bit busy, been working 10.5 hour days, 5 days a week. Friday's are all over time for me, which it nice, I could use the money.

Still seeing Tom, I think, kind of. He is a great guy, and I really like him, but seeing him once every two weeks is a bit tough. We went to a ball game a couple weeks ago and it was really nice. The last weekend in May I am going to fly down to were he works , LA, and spend the weekend. His birthday is May 28th and mine is June 2nd, so that weekend is right in between the two. It should be a nice trip. My brother lives in the LA area, so I am going to try to meet up with him when I am down there.

I finally met Kevin's new boyfriend, Kevin is my ex, he seems like a really nice guy. I went out country dancing, where he and Kevin where. Not the best place to try to have a conversation, with music blaring, and such. As long as Kevin is happy, that is all that matters.

The diet, well, sucks, I have gained 20 pounds, yes 20. No reason, just plain lazy and not eating right. I don't know how I do so well, the stop, for some reason I just can't continue on. That is a habit I need to break. I do like doing the South Beach Diet, that worked best for me, I just need to stick to it and hunker down.

I bought a new scale from Costco online, a really nice one, tell weight, body fat and body hydration. I am going to start my diet back up on Sunday, and weigh myself twice a week, Sunday and Wednesday. On those days I will post my weight on the site so you all can see how I am doing. Maybe some group encouragement will help. Granted, the only one that can really help me, is myself.

I also got a new camera from Costco online, really nice one. My other one was too old, so look for more pictures also.

I also have been doing a lot of yard work, at home. The weather has been semi nice, so I decided to get the yard work done. To be honest, I really do like yard work, hated as a kid, like it as an adult. So I have been pulling weeds, putting down sod, planting, just one busy bear. I will post before and after pictures so you can see my progress.

That is about it for now, I will post more later.