Update!

I have been sick the past couple days...I think due to food poisoning...bad fish. Yuck!

My daddy is back in the hospital due to complications from his recent surgery. I hope he gets better soon!

I get to go home in about 13 days! Its coming so quick! I am excited to go home and see everyone. I bought myself a lunch box today and I'm pretty excited about it! Gonna take lunches to work a lot more. :) I have lost 3.5 pounds so far from my weight loss program and its pretty exciting! It might be due to my recent sickness but either way it is motivation. Thats all for now. See you all soon!

Jess

6 Week Fat Loss Challenge

Hello All! So we started a fat loss challenge at work on Wednesday and its gonna be tough! This trainer came to our work and weighed everyone and took our body fat percentages. So whoever loses the most body fat will win 50% of everyones entry fees...which right now is about $300.

But that is not good enough for Porch Light...oh no! We decided we would do our own bet between the employees and everyone paid $100.00 to get in and who ever wins gets about $1,000! Plus if they win the all over challenge (which includes about 30 people not at porch light) they get the additional $300. The person at Porch Light who loses the least amount of fat has to buy everyone in the challenge dinner. It's gonna be awesome!

I am trying to get motivated but it is hard :( I don't really feel fat but I know I am not toned at all. So yesterday I started eating well and did Day 1 of the 30 day shred and today I ate well as well and I am about to do Day 2 of the shred. I need some reassurance so people send your positive thoughts/comments my way! I will post some before photos and then after ones when I am done.

Ugg Stress

So Chanda and I went to Reggae on the Roof again a couple weeks ago and I got my drivers license and debit card stolen. Shit! You know the last thing I want to do is spend more time in the DMV. So...I waited in line for 2 hours to get a new i.d. and it came in literally 3 business days. Now that is service! I am sorry I doubted you DMV.
This past weekend we got over 2 feet of snow and it was insane! I had to shovel it all by myself too. Boo. Chanda and Denny were both out of town so I was pretty lonely. I went out with Lindee on Friday and we got Way way way too drunk for our own good and I was hung over until Sunday. I tried to go out again on Saturday for Jeree's sake but only made it an hour or so before I wanted to go home. It was pretty crowded and its hard being around that many people if you don't want to drink.
It's only Tuesday but I want the week to be over NOW! I am so tired of working full time...super stressful. At least I only have 2 days left after this because my work scheduale changed to working M-Thursday 9-6 with no break and a couple hours on Friday afternoon. Not bad...not bad at all!

Finally Friday!

So I've been waiting for Friday since it seems like last Friday! It sucks. I've been trying to save money but with having to pay for my flight home plus all the other usual expenses saving just is not working right now.

Yesterday, Chanda and I went to Reggae on the Roof with the "Ghetto Boys" as we so fondly call them. It was fun but a lot of weird people trying to grind on you. I had to claim my friend Nate as my stand-in boyfriend to keep them off.

Tonight I am supposed to go to the Wine Loft but I'm not sure...I'm really tired and just want to stay at home and be lame. hah. Sad huh!?

Well I only have 45 more minutes of work then I am off but I have to work again tomorrow. I am thinking about finishing school in the Fall and that will be great to work on weekends and do some homework.

Saturday Slow Day

Well...I'm at work waiting for these people to leave the office so I can get back on my Skype date with the family back home. I hate when people actually expect me to work at work. Haha just kidding. Its fine. Makes the day go faster when I have to do stuff. So that's good.

I have this weird like not hungry but not full feeling and its making me mad. I don't want to eat because I don't need to but that unsatisfied feeling is no fun. Boo....

So Denny and I and whoever else wants to come are going to this art show with a supposed to be killer after party. I hope it is fun and get to see some sick art.



Oh speaking of art...my company had our client appreciation party this past week and it was sick! We had crab cakes, shrimp, beef something, and a bunch of other fancy food. Plus a cosmo bar, and another bar with wine and beer. It was really fun but I didn't get to stay long because Denny got tickets to the Avalanche game season opener. That was awesome as well! We had a lot of fun! After the Avs game we went to Funky Buddah, this cool lil club, to chill and listen to Erik play. I can't wait for our next company party which is the weekend I get back from home. We are going to have a Santa for people to take pictures with their kids and dogs. Of course alcohol and great food too because it's not a Porch Light party without booze. haha...well...I'm off to do some work.

Loves!

Snow in October

So ...I've been slacking big time here so there are some major updates!

I will be home for Thanksgiving! The ticket is booked and I'll be back from November 22nd to November 30th. I am so excited to go home and see my family and friends. Hopefully Madelyn Grace is born by then and I get to see that lil stinker Jack Jack who I miss sooooo much.



I now have a boyfriend (above). His name is Denny and hes super sweet. We have been officially dating since September 16th but we met the weekend before my birthday. He is 25, boat mechanic, and 6'3. Not sure what all else you need/want to know but just ask.



I met a new friend via Craig's List. I know it sounds like a bad idea but a lot of good things have come from there for me. Her name is Lindee and she is amazing. I dunno how I got through my life without her! She is a party girl with a soft side who loves snowboarding and happy hour. We do happy hour every Thursday at this local bar called Smug's. Its a fun place...last time we played pool with two older millionaires (literally) and totally won. Above is a picture of Lindee and I.



So far Colorado has had a lot of really exciting things to do! Lindee, Denny, Me, Erik, Dawn, and Adam all went to Oktober Fest to celebrate german style, and the Taste of Colorado. Erik (Denny's friend) is a DJ who plays gigs sometimes so that is fun to listen to as well. The picture above is of Dawn (Denny's Sister), Me, Lindee, and Dawn's friend at Oktober Fest.

I need to be better with my money because I have been running short lately and there is no excuse for it. I need to be a big girl and save some cash for the rough spots in life...or when you've had a bad day and you need a night out. Those happen too! Haha.

So it is barely October and it is already snowing in Denver...the ski slopes open tomorrow and I am hoping I can go up atleast once this Winter so Lindee can show me how to board. I only have 10 minutes left of work! Whoooo hoo! Then its Friday and payday! I can't wait. I am off to the house to clean up and do some laundry...eventful night I know.

Love you all!
Jess

Realizing Things

So I have become some one totally new since I have moved to Colorado. I am no longer a needy girl searching for love in something that obviously cannot give it to me. I don't even want a man right now at all! Its crazy. As soon as I find a guy that is great and fits all my requirements I decide I am not ready for a relationship. It's messed up I tell ya! I've been out with this guy a couple times and he's totally sweet and takes me on nice dates and brings me flowers and breakfast in the morning but I can't commit. I guess I just need more time for me and to settle into the new job and such.

Speaking of job...I'm loving it at the real estate agency. They are actually throwing a Happy Hour for my birthday and stuff! All the people here are great and I definitely stay busy...cept today...today has been sooo lame. I have all the stuff done I need to do and now I'm surfing facebook and trying to think of other things to do.

I do not think I'll be able to come home for my birthday because I cannot get the time off and it'd be really expensive to come home. I'm gonna be sooo sad celebrating my birthday without my family and friends though :( I miss every one a lot!

Last night I went to see the movie called The Orphan...it was pretty good but definitely a fucked up twist. I had to convince myself the lil girl was not going to kill me in my sleep before going to bed. Today after work I am heading to the Sunset party. It is just basically a picnic where you can listen to music and dance. Good times I hope.