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October 2005
Euphorix link--I'm gonna be a published writer!
Monday, 31 October 2005 10:07 P GMT-06
Ooh, ooh. I, um, googled myself today. Actually, I followed a link that someone googled to find me. Come on, what other Leah Jones from Millikin is there? I followed their google and found the Fall 2005 Contributers page of Euphorix.They are
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yeah n stuff
Monday, 31 October 2005 10:01 P GMT-06
I know that I have a lot to write about--wedding, time with nephew, conversion quickly drawing close, special assessments, work review, attempting to do WW and failing a wee bit. But I'm not in a super writing mood. Not because anything is wrong,
Great wedding
Sunday, 30 October 2005 10:03 P GMT-06
I had a wonderful time with my sister, bro-in-law and nephew this weekend and a wonderful time at the wedding. I'm officially wiped out, so I'm gonna go to bed. I'll write more later, but am home safe and sound.Best quote from the weekend, "
Away from my desk.
Saturday, 29 October 2005 5:39 A GMT-06
I'll be away from my desk this weekend at a wedding and spending time with my sister, bro-in-law, and super nephew. So I won't be blogging.No. I didn't get hit by a truck.No. I'm not curled up in fetal position on my floor crying.No. I did no
This week I suck at counting points and staying on track
Thursday, 27 October 2005 9:35 P GMT-06
I'm PMSing this week and having a HARD time counting points, going to the gym, anything responsible with regards to my poundage. BUT I did go to the doctor, have blood drawn, have my feet poked with a sharp stick. I came out diabetes free with NO
Category: Weight Stuff
Chicken Pot Pie and being reviewed
Wednesday, 26 October 2005 9:35 P GMT-06
While I've been at my new job for about 5 months, I've really ONLY been there 3 months as a real employee. That means TOMORROW is my three month review--check yes, check no, keep her or not. I think they'll probably keep me around, but I'm lookin
Almost on the books
Tuesday, 25 October 2005 10:01 P GMT-06
It's official (almost.) On November 9 I'm getting into the tribe! As soon as the mikvah reopens post-Simhat Torah, my cantor is going to call and schedule my mikvah with Carol. As far as the Friday night thing I've been telling you all about for,
Category: Jewish Stuff
Hag Sameah! This time it is Simhat Torah!
Monday, 24 October 2005 9:37 P GMT-06
My first Simhat Torah and I think my last first holiday of the year. The next holiday is Chanukah and I snuck in on that one last year with my roommate. A little behind his back, but who went to Marshall Fields and bought the menorah? Moi!Simha
Category: Jewish Stuff
Spinster toes, but not diabetic spinster toes.
Monday, 24 October 2005 5:31 P GMT-06
Today I went to the doctor for the first time in months and really, the second time in years. I was forced into making an appointment after a co-worker scared me half to death about diabetes. Yes, my feet have lost some feeling. Yes, my blood s
Category: Weight Stuff
A quick shout-out (even if I might be a little to old for giving shout-outs.)
Sunday, 23 October 2005 9:47 P GMT-06
Tonight I had a blind internet date. Okay, not really, but it had that flair. I spent the evening with Jo from Shocker Khan and Mike from Hello Ninja. Both are bloggers who read my blog and I regularly check in on both of them. This is the fi
Category: Weight Stuff
experiments with yogurt
Sunday, 23 October 2005 12:55 P GMT-06
After getting a "stop eating bagels for breakfast" lecture yesterday from my Mom, I decided to experiment with yogurt this morning. Something I used to eat all the time, I have since developed some dairy sensitivities. I won't go so far
Category: Weight Stuff
Weigh-In and WW check in
Sunday, 23 October 2005 7:03 A GMT-06
So how did week two on WW go? I lost three pounds this week, bringing the total to 4 in two weeks and getting me down to 233.5. I did a good job with points and exercise this week. I didn't use all my flex and I accidentally did the Wendie Plan
Category: Weight Stuff
Stop and Go Stew
Saturday, 22 October 2005 1:10 P GMT-06
In my crock-pot, I have an attempt at stew warming up. I've decided it is called stop and go stew and while WW recipe builder is saying it is 11 pts a serving, I can't imagine that is right. Anyway--the things I put in the crock-pot this afternoo
Category: Weight Stuff
A serious post in preparation for Link Love
Friday, 21 October 2005 6:13 P GMT-06
There is a lot of talk in my industry (no, not food service anymore, PUBLIC RELATIONS. And yes, even though I'm just an administrative assistant, I can still say my industry.) about blog ethics. As someone who has been blogging for a couple years
Category: Jewish Stuff Job Stuff
Did I mention that I love Mark Feurstein?
Friday, 21 October 2005 5:39 P GMT-06
While I can't spell his name right without a little copy n paste google action, it doesn't diminish my love for Mark Feurstein. I told Ronnie about my newest Hollywood crush and he admitted knowing him, small school. He also humbly admitted that
Category: Jewish Stuff Dating Stuff
Pork on Challah
Thursday, 20 October 2005 9:47 P GMT-06
The Brownstone has a lovely menu and my food was excellent. One oddity was the pulled pork sandwhich is served on Challah. I know that jews don't have complete control on challah, but it seems funny that the pulled pork is served on a traditional
Category: Jewish Stuff
Let him support you and other life lessons from Tango class.
Thursday, 20 October 2005 9:43 P GMT-06
I went back for Tango tonight at the Chicago Dance Center, or is it Dance Center of Chicago? Whatever--dance, chicago, center--all important words. Tonight was the first class of the five week rotation--keep in mind that I jumped into the class in
Holy shit! Look at those PUMPKINS!
Wednesday, 19 October 2005 8:06 P GMT-06
Today I was standing on Michigan Avenue, waiting for the bus. Keep in mind that yesterday was, "See the orthodox with lulavs" day. Today was "Holy shit! Look at those PUMPKINS!" day. A pick up truck drove by with a trail
Did I mention it is a holiday?
Tuesday, 18 October 2005 9:32 P GMT-06
Evreytime I turn around, it is another jewish holiday. Wow. This is the second night of Sukkot--the festival of the first fruits. Last night we all shook the lulav and etrog by the shul's sukkah.Say what? Follow the links above for a much bett
Category: Jewish Stuff
Did hell freeze over?
Monday, 17 October 2005 8:18 P GMT-06
A Chicago team is in the World Series? How did that happen? I guess it turns out that I don't follow baseball. I thought I might--after two years of working with hardcore Cubs fans, but I don't. Now all of the sudden, Chicago is hosting the W
Category: Weight Stuff
In Her Shoes--the movie. AKA I love Mark Feuerstein .
Sunday, 16 October 2005 9:26 P GMT-06
First of all, can I say that I've fallen in love with Mark Feuerstein. The whole movie, I was thinking, "But what other show? Where do I recognize him from?" My friend Rachel said, "He was in that episode of Sex in the City."
Category: Jewish Stuff Dating Stuff
Went out on a limb...
Saturday, 15 October 2005 10:18 P GMT-06
Tonight I went out on a limb, but then climbed back to the tree. It was about 6PM and I had no plans. I checked in with a couple girlfriends, but everyone was busy. I've been so busy with High Holy Days, I forgot to make plans. Not like I hav
Category: Dating Stuff
WW check in
Saturday, 15 October 2005 9:45 A GMT-06
I'm on the last day of my first week back on WW. Last night I got worried, only 6 flex points left. Shit. Then this morning, I realized that my points reset on Sundays instead of Mondays. So 6 extra points today--no problem. I plan on hitti
Category: Weight Stuff
nice comment, then goodnight.
Friday, 14 October 2005 10:13 P GMT-06
Tonight was a small service--not in information covered, but numbers. Not surprising, since we were all just at shul yesterday. But tonight both my cantor and the rabbi emeritus commented on how much we go. We being me and another JBC--both of
Category: Jewish Stuff
Something profound
Thursday, 13 October 2005 8:57 P GMT-06
At the end of Yom Kippur, I feel like I should have something profound to say. I don't really have any big observations--I enjoyed the day and it was much more uplifting than I expected. If you think about it--what did I know going into Yom Kippu
Category: Jewish Stuff
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