So the weight loss continues. I've lost 35.4 pounds total at this point. Last week was a 2.6 loss followed by this week's .2 gain, but I'm still the right direction overall. Lots of factors went into the weight gain and I truly don't expect to repeat it this week. Factors? What factors? Well, when you go to WW, or I'm guessing any weight loss plan, to weigh in, you wear your weighing "uniform". That would be the closest thing to naked that you can legally go out in public in. Thin shirt, no shoes or socks, shorts...whatever, it's one step up from stepping on the scale right before you'd get in the shower at home. You also do the same thing every week for consistency...i.e. if you don't usually eat before you weigh-in, empty bladder, bra-less, whatever your choice, you do it that way every-time. This time I mixed it all up! It wasn't 7 days between weigh-ins, it was 4. I had lots to do that morning, so I ate before I went. My final destination meant I had to wear a real outfit. Really nothing I did was normal, even for me! Thank you for playing, better luck next week.
That was the ramble. Now it's time for the rant.
I really don't understand mean people. I'm a kind, considerate, compassionate person. I never go out of my way to hurt anyone's feelings. I try to abide by, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all". I'm working at a school where caring and consideration are supposed to be hallmarks of good character. So tell me, why someone (a co-worker in the same school) would use the guise of concern for my future to take the opportunity to tell me about the string of highly qualified people coming in to interview for the job I was hoping to get? "Oh Laurie, what will you do? Will you stay anyway? You could work for them. Did you know there were at least 10 people in the past 2 days? I didn't see your name on the interview list--why is that?" Just SHUT UP!
I'm not on the list because the position isn't open to everyone yet. It's only open to people whose jobs this year are going away (RIF--no, not Reading is Fundamental). Yes, I'll probably still submit an interest form, but I really don't hold out much hope for the position at this point. The person they'll likely give it to is in my class, but she's been doing the position for the past 2 years. She is smart, tech savvy, dependable, and trained. I actually told the principal about her. Yes, I know you were interested in the job. You've told me that often over the past school year. "I thought going to school was going to guarantee the job? What a shame you wasted your time."
No, it wasn't wasted. I'll continue going to school, continue doing my job, interviewing for every similar position that opens up in the next week, and I will be IMPRESSIVE! I have the training, the attitude, the drive, and the desire. You, on the other hand, will always be the petty little, mean-spirited, untrained, bossy boots, pain in the butt, two-faced, moody person that you've been since I met you 2 years ago. You may be able to bamboozle your way into the hearts of some, but those of us who get to see the real you will see through you and take comfort that the Universe/God/Karma do balance life out eventually.
Ahhhhh, that felt good! I was tired of the tears. A plan is so much better.
In review...weight loss? Good. Mean people? Bad. I have about 10 pounds to go until I reach my goal. The cooking is still fun. There are only 9 more days of work/school for the kids left. I'm feeling great! Looking forward to a wonderful summer. And I've posted a new weight loss picture in my cute J.Jill pants from Goodwill in the smallest size I've worn since getting married!
The Adventure continues! Less later,
Laurie
