Vexing!

Just when you think you can trust someone, you let your guard down for a millisecond, and WHAMO! You get it up the tailpipe.

I have two new tenants who have just moved into my basement. One of them is a student at the local college who has been renting a room upstairs from me for about six months. I have been living with her and she has been absolutely no problem. When the basement became vacant and there were no takers after I posted ad after ad, she suggested she and her friend move downstairs and split the rent. I thought it was a perfect situation, because I had developed a good relationship with her over the months she had been living with me, so the person she was recommending had to be trustworthy too, as she vouched for her all the way. They aren't real partiers, and they both work many hours at the local McDonald's when they're not in school, so I figured they'd be studious and quiet tenants.

Well they haven't been living downstairs for a week and they are already having people over all the time. The other girl's boyfriend spent a couple of nights here as well, which is a chronic issue I had with my previous tenant. And so it begins...

Now I spoke with D, my former roomie, and told her that I realize I cannot stop them from having guests, but I am not happy about the situation because it was not what we agreed upon. D and M and I all talked about quiet and not overusing the utilities because they aren't paying for them. Utility usage does increase when there are frequent guests, especially overnight ones, and it is for this reason that I get sticky on the issue. Also I have an older water heater that runs out of hot water after three showers or two large loads of laundry, and cannot sustain more than three full-time residents.

I thought I had made myself clear, however tonight about an hour ago the boyfriend shows up again for a visit. This is obviously going to be an ongoing problem that I am not going to escape, and I'm pissed that I let myself get duped.

I've made up my mind: next time I'm renting to a guy...he'll never be home because he'll always be at his girlfriend's place!

Bizzy ;)

A day off

Today I am having a day off of my diet and exercise program. I have been a good girl all week long watching what I eat and going to the gym every day, so believe me I have earned it.

This morning for breakfast I had a toasted everything bagel with herb & garlic cream cheese, a medium double double and a cinnamon roll with frosting! For lunch it was a twister wrap from KFC, and for dinner it'll be fish & chips from this kick ass little place just around the corner. Now because it is the two hour season finale of Housewives tonight, I stocked up on junk food to snack on while I bunk down on the couch for the evening. Muahahahaha!!!

Tomorrow it's back in the saddle and back to the regular routine.

I actually find this is a great way to stay on track, particularly if you have a lot of naughty food weaknesses that you can't imagine depriving yourself of indefinitely. I have lost about 7 lbs over the past month, and my goal is to get down to 118 lbs again. Considering I'm barely five feet tall, that shouldn't be an unrealistic goal.

I have been using EATracker to log all of the calories I've consumed through eating and expended through exercising. It is a great way to see just how many calories you have coming and going, but it can be time consuming to keep up.

Relaxation and reflection

Today my friend Amanda hosted a spa party at her home and invited a few of us over. I wouldn't normally accept such an invitation, however I am hosting a candle party at the end of May and I am expecting Amanda to be there, so I couldn't really decline this invitation now could I?

I went with the thought that I could use something for my very dry hands and cuticles, and figured I'd probably make a small purchase. The company is called BeautiControl. I had never heard of them before, despite the fact that they've been around for twenty-five years! Anyhow they have some gorgeous stuff. We did a mini manicure, mini facial and mini pedicure, and now my face hands and feet are as smooth as a baby's butt. I would have bought more stuff, but with the hand products alone I ended up spending almost 80 bucks, so I thought I'd stop there. It would actually be a fun way to spend an evening with the girls, but I think I'm pushing it by trying to get my friends to come to a spa party AND a candle party, so for now I'll pass.

Now I'm back at home with absolutely no ambition whatsoever. I've got a zillion things that need doing around here, but I am not in the least bit motivated to do them.

Instead I'm going to goof off on the computer Stumbling around on Mozilla. I found and did this really cool quiz to determine my ideal career. To view my results, go here.

Interesting! I have been struggling lately with my decision to follow an HR career path. I really enjoy writing, and have often wondered if journalism is something I should be pursuing instead. Here is more information on my Myers Briggs type. Funny, but the first time I did this test I was rated more of an introvert. Guess my true nature is finally coming out.

Check it out

If you haven't already done so, check out Skype. It allows you to talk to anyone else in the world for free over the internet. The drawback is they have to be a Skype member as well, but it is still worth a look.

Did some stumbling on Moz today...

Would it interest you to learn how to have a 36-hour day? Check out this blog entry. I have no idea who this guy is, but what a lot of great ideas he has. One day when I have extra time in my day I'll read the full post. Argghh - a paradox!!!!

I found a site that shows you how to properly taste wine. This was very serendipitous, as my new friend and I were pondering this very subject recently over a couple of glasses of cabernet. Learn how to sound like a grape connoisseur here, and impress the pants off your next date! :)

And speaking of dates, ladies check out this site, and learn what Bizzy knew all along: geek guys are not only HAWT, but they are the best dates you could ask for!

B.G. ;)

Random Sunday evening musings

I bought my very first electric toothbrush yesterday...and I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! Why didn't I get one ages ago??? I can't believe the difference - there is no comparison. I'll never go back to a manual toothbrush again.

I have been away from the gym all last week following an injury I sustained Monday during my lower body workout. I believe I damaged my ab muscles. They are still very tender. Do I continue to stay away from the gym for another week, or do I go back and work everything BUT abs for the next while?

Is this person really interested in me? Are we as compatible as it seems? Will he tire of the distance between us and self-select out, or will he be in for the long haul? What is going on inside that adorable head of his??? I wonder when I'm going to see him again...

It is so nice to come home to a clean house...or at least a partially clean house. My house is never completely clean - by the time I get around the entire place the room in which I started has become dirty again. I am not a great housekeeper, and lack the motivation required to keep a house spotless, or near spotless. Clutter and cat hair abounds in my home. Do I have the money to hire a cleaning lady once or twice a month?

I have agreed to rent my basement to two students who will split the rent costs. A significant financial burden has just been lifted. I can now relax and sleep a bit better at night.

And speaking of sleep...it is eleven o'clock, and I should be in bed!

-Biz