Today was a very exciting day, I went in my pool for the very 1st time. I cant beleive I have a pool again, its the greatest thing to have your own, becasue you know its clean and you know who's been in it. Steven joined me in the festivities today. Though the water was really cold (being it was just filled up) we still made the best of it. Only problem was there really was no way of getting in or out of the pool yet. And with all the rain it made a mud pond all around the pool. Steven was able to get in and out pretty easily, and I got in pretty easy as well. But the fun began when I had to get out. I was stuck in this pool. Steven of course was no help with him being in hysteria as I am desperately trying to get out of the pool, I was soon planning on spending the next few days in there because getting out looked hopeless. Eventually we came to an idea, and we put a milk crate inside the pool for me to step on, and then I had to be pulled out over the side of the ledge. It was really a site to be seen. I was the entertainment for my neighborhood because no one was able to hold back there laughter watching this event.

Tonight I waited on line at Apple in the Menlo Park mall with Steven to get an iPhone. I still dont even know if I want it but I figured that I mine as well just get it, and then I will have it in my possession for when I do decide. We only waited a bit over 2 hours, and it actually wasnt so bad. Except for all the loosers that we had to stand with, in particualar one guy kept saying "Hey, let me ask you a question" and beleive me he had ALOT of questions in those 2 hours. Then there was another man who kept thinking me and Steven had some kind of "In" with what was going on, and he stuck to use like glue, and everytime we spoke to each other, he asked what was going on. All in all it was a fun experience, and I am sure alot better then standing in line at the Staten Island Mall. They even served us bottled waters, and coffee as well as some iPhone brochures to read as we waited.

Happy Birthday!

Do I or Don't I?

Big Brother 8 "Twist"

The new Big Brother twist this year will be that the houseguests will be living with there worst enemies. As annoyed as I would be to have to live with my worst enemy, it would still be some what of a comfort to know someone else in the house. I was really hoping finally for a year where all 12 guests dont know each other like in the good ole' BB days. Above is a sneak peak of what the new house will look like.

OCD - Obsessive Chemical Disorder

Thank God I got this pool because I was running out of things to be OCD with. Its been up for a whole 2 days and I have checked the chemicals about 15 times so far.. and not only do I check the chemicals but I also have to skim it, and push any dirt off the floor into the filter... I also havent shut the filter off yet cause I am afraid something will happen to the water. I now have 3 different water testing kits, Yes 3.. One is the old fashion one -where u fill it with water and add the drops of red and yellow, the 2nd is test strips that u just dip in he water and then check the colors up against a chart and lastly is an electronic one that digitally tells you all your chemical levels.. And yes I use all 3 of them everytime... This is just all too confusing, adding PH (+), then its PH (-) then cholorine, ohhhh and stabilizer and algaecide. So many things for such a small pool. But it will be well worth it! Anyone for a swim?

Pool #2

OK they are just about finished with the install of Pool #2. Hopefully its still standing by the time I get home from work.

Happy Birthday!

Happy 92nd Birthday Ma!
We all Love and Miss You!!!

Off The Wagon

I am having such a HARD time getting back on the WW wagon. I feel like everything is a distraction lately. And then when I am going to go back on it something happens during the course of the day and I am off it again. I have to say that I do feel like crap not being on the diet anymore so I just have to really push myself.

Coney Island Aquarium

Today we took Joseph to the Coney Island Aquarium for the 1st time. I still call it the Coney Island Aquriam even though technically its now the "NY Aquarium". We followed Toni, Steve, and Nicky there being I havent been there in YEARS. Ma & Da use to take me, and Dena there at least every week in the summer when we were kids, and would spend the nights over at there house. I think that Joseph realy enjoyed himself.. Especially the over head wave maker. He was more interested in looking at all the fish then I thought he would have been. Unfortunately he was also a little under the weather so he wasnt totally himself. But we will definately go back again and maybe Dena can come with me and Tender this time :)

June Birthdays

I can not believe how many people have birthdays in June. I had to bring in cupcakes and gifts almost twice a week this month.

Half Shirts

With the summer weather approaching all I see is women with fat stomachs wearing half shirts. I dont know if they are really half shirts or if their shirts are just short because they are trying to cover their stomachs with it. I know its hot outside but come on. Who is telling these people that they look good and better yet what kind of mirror are they using because I want one.

Pool # 2

Well after the last tidal wave we realized that this pool wasnt working out. So we are searching for a bigger and more stable pool and possibly more "neighbor" friendly.

Happy Father's Day

Bump in The Road

I hit a little bump in the road with my diet, but I am happy to say that I am back on track now.

GarageBand

Use your cursor, your imagination, and this interactive map of the Lower East Side to blend music, spoken word, and street sounds into a one-of-a-kind mix.

http://tenement.org/folksongs/client/?mixed=162

Hair PILLSSSS

It would have been over a week now of taking the new hair pills. Only thing is I cant take them everyday because it is a HUGE process for me to cut them up in order for me to swollen them. They are the HUGEST pills I have ever seen. I think your throat needs to be the size of Kansas to swallow them. I have resorted to orderding a pill crusher so I can take them with food. Lets see how this goes.

I'm Not A Doctor

So you have always wanted to be a doctor but never got around to going to medical school. Well, now you can try your hand at diagnosing the Interactive patient. Do a virtual physical, read lab reports, study X-rays, and forulate your own treatment options.

http://medicus.marshall.edu/

Big Brother 8 on SHOWTIME!

CBS's Summer of "Big Brother" The Eighth Edition of "Big Brother" Premieres July 5. One-Hour Episodes to Air Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
CBS and RealNetworks again Join Forces for Another Season of Exclusive 24/7 Live Internet Feeds, Available Through CBS.com and SuperPass.
CBS to Offer Mobile Subscribers Around-the-Clock Coverage of "Big Brother 8".
"House Calls: The Big Brother Talk Show" Returns for Its Fourth Season on CBS.com. BB will be kicking off a multi-platform summer that will include presentations of the series online, on the phone and, for the FIRST time, on Showtime Networks.

It's Showtime for "Big Brother."The CBS summer staple is expanding in a big way for its eighth season, with the Eye planning to launch a spinoff series on one of its cable nets."Big Brother: After Dark" will feature a live, unedited feed from the "Big Brother" house. Skein will run three hours nightly from midnight until 3 a.m. ET/PT on ShoToo, Showtime's widely available companion net.Because there are so many cameras in the house capturing multiple storylines, an online producer will decide which cameras auds will see. Profanity and nudity will be allowed, but the feed will be interrupted if houseguests say anything slanderous or that violates music copyrights.Because "Big Brother" originates from Los Angeles, the feed viewers see will feature activity taking place between 9 p.m. and midnight."That's primetime for the 'Big Brother' house," said exec producer-showrunner Allison Grodner. "It's when our houseguests are most wide awake and having fun, talking about strategy and playing the game. People are going to see quite a bit." OMG!

Look Out for the Tidal Wave

Today was finally a nice day to use my new pool. I was off from work, the sun was beating down in my yard, all the chemicals were regulated - Ahhhhhh, a nice relaxing dip was looking great. So I take off my pool cover and it seems like the water is a bit higher on one side then the other.. So I go and get the pump thinking maybe it needed some more air. Well, no sooner did I turn around did I see a tidal wave of water rushing into my neighbors yard, knocking down rocks and pieces of fence - flooding out there entire backyard... My mother is running to grab one side of the pool trying to hold it up. Dena is holding the other side of it. It was extreme chaos. Luckily my neighbor was very understanding about it. We now have a huge gapping hole under my fence leading into my neighbors yard that needs to be repaired. Ugggggg is it winter yet.

Defensive Driving

Today me, Steven and my mother drove into Brooklyn for Defensive Driving Certificates. Michelle referred me to this shady women who gives out the certificates without having to sit for the 6 hour class. So we pull up to the closed insurance office in the china town part of Brooklyn, and squeeze through the gates that are almost all the way closed and enter the office. And there sits just your everyday mom making some xtra money on the side.. Ha Ha.... It was a nice and smooth transaction and couldn't have been more convenient.

Blooperman

Movie bloopers come in two varieties: errors in logic and continuity. Blooperman has collected hundreds of bloopers, arranged by movie title. Look up your favorite film and see how many goofs you've missed. Spot one next Saturday night? Send it in to the archive here.

http://www.geocities.com/ottopallone/

Idiomatic Origins

Make no bones about it, we use idioms every day to pepper our speech, but do we really know what they mean or where they came from? Find out about common expressions such as "Hold your horses," "86ed. " and "Make no bones about it."

End of story.

http://www.idiomsite.com/

Road Test

Instead of another personality quiz, how about taking the written driver's test again and see if you can still pass it? Plus a street sign game to help decipher those new graphics they've introduced since you took the real test half a lifetime ago.

http://www.quia.com/de/nymain.html

Property on Mars

Dont you wish your great-grandparents had bought some beachfront property in the Hamptons back in 1900? You'd be a millionaire now. Get in on the ground floor by buying property on Mars today. Let your descendants make a killing in the year 2525.

http://www.marsshop.com/

Need Drugs?

Looking for prescription drugs and dont feel like seeing a Dr.? Look no further this website ships them from Hong Kong just fill out the simple medical form....

http://www.meds24.net/

Dont Ask/Dont Tell

In case anyone should be wondering how they can get marijuana out of there system. This kit seems to work well. Dont ask how I know. :)

https://www.atotaldetox.com/thc-marijuana-detox-kits-c191/

I Dont Care

I ate almost a whole can of nuts tonight and I dont care. They are so delicous and I am so hungry today. I probably just ate all my points for the next 2 days.

"Holy" Child

After some time of calls and interviews too many preschools, today Joseph was accepted into Holy Child. Dena said he loved seeing all the kids that were there and he wanted to play with them. In fact one of the kids there walked up to Joseph and pushed him. Of course Joseph was very suprised becasue he couldnt believe someone had pushed HIM! So he did what ever other kid would have done.. He took out his gun and shot him.. LOL.

He starts in September...

The Pool of All Pools

Finally, my pool should be up and ready for use this weekend. The pavers have just arrived today, and are suppose to be put down on Thursday. I'll keep you posted through the process. Its going to be gorgeous!

The Hair Saga Continues....

My dermatologist has recommended these vitamins for me. I read about 38 reviews on them before I ordered them, and so far everyone of the people are saying they noticed a difference in there hair in as little as 3 weeks. So I started taking them today. They are HUGE, I had to get a pill cutter for them, and you also have to take them twice a day. What do I have to loose?
P.S. They have one for men also.

Al fresco dining, despite the distractions

So on the front page of the Advance today was an article about a place that we eat lunch at quoted by a friend of mine... "It's nice when it's a spring day," said Michele Catapang as she spent her lunch hour at an umbrella-shaded seat at Grandma's Pizzeria in Rosebank. Catapang and colleagues work at nearby Edgewater Plaza. They recently chowed down on whole wheat and veggie pies at two self-service, outdoor tables.... Their view? An up-close view of the parking lot. HILARIOUS!!!

Brookhaven Obesity Clinic

Oh Dear Lord... Has anyone else seen "Inside Brookhaven Obesity Clinic"?
I came across this program on TLC and have been taping it every since. It is really inspiring me to get serious about losing weight. These individuals are severly morbidly obese and some are on the verge of death. They have significant health problems and most can't even walk. What is even more sad, is even though they are at this state, they still continue to over-eat and cheat by ordering take-out food-Pizza's and Chinese are being delivered to them in the hospital. My jaw was on the floor.

Here we go - Week 3

Ok, so my OCD has now got me starting a Sunday weigh in ritual.. First I wake up and weigh myself.. If I dont think its enough of a weight loss I go back and lay down for an hour, go to the bathroom, and weigh myself again. I then put on the same outfit that I have worn for the last 3 weeks for my weigh in's, and so I dont gain any extra ounces I then remove all my jewlery. I guess its working though - 3 more pounds down today.

Damn Cravings!

I WANT PIZZA! Greasy cheesy yummy pizza...... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Baking Baking Baking

All I did was bake all week. I never realized how many birthday's were in June. Every other day I carried a tray of cupcakes with me to work. How did I even become the designated baker for SIUH? And being on a diet made it that much more painfull... I sware I almost put my head in the mixer as I was mixing them, and I don't even like cake. LOL