I Finally Used A Tool...

Several years ago when I bought my condo, my dad told me I needed to get some tools to have on hand. I told him to make me up a list, and I went to Target and got such tools. In a tool box these tools sat in my laundry room, lonely waiting to be used. The other day I used the screwdriver. I had to use it to pry apart my door that was frozen shut. I am guessing that it will be a long time until I use a tool again, but hey everyone has to start somewhere.

My weight is still maintaining. I still have eleven more days before the month is out. Hopefully I'll lose a few more pounds.

I purposefully spent Valentine's Day at a school instead of the office. I didn't want to be around a bunch of people who would be getting flowers, etc. I think that was a wise move. I had an early dinner with my friend Stephanie at Red Robin, and then we went to church. It was nice not being along on Valentine's Day.

I am cold all the time. I am so happy that I lost all the weight that I have, but seriously, I am freezing. I keep my heat cranked up very high, and need to break down and buy a really nice electric blanket. Even when I have been at the office or out at a school, I've found myslf just keeping my jacket on to try to stay warm. Ah well.

Now some sad news...I had posted a while back about my former student and her mother being shot by the stepbrother. My dad left me a voicemail yesterday saying that the dad killed himself in his car while parked in the driveway of their house.

Last Day Off....

Today is my last day off work. I'm going to have lunch with some friends. One friend I have not seen in a few months, so I am excited about that. Other than that, I don't plan on doing much. I want to relax. I am ready to tackle the new year, and the challenges that will come from my job. I have learned a lot in my position, and try to take each day as an opportunity to improve my skill set.

I forgot to mention...it is cold, freezing cold. When you lose 179 pounds, you are COLD all the time. (Well, at least I am.)