Hiatus

It's been awhile and I am not quite sure why. I take that back - I know why. For the past 6 months I have been planning a forum on disparities at the Columbus Public Health Department. Last week our RAAP (Raising the African-American Potential) Strengthening the African-American Family Forum went well. Lots of people participated and soon we will start planning for the next one.

Idiots, Jerks & Schmucks, Oh My!

Today was my first day back after spring break. I did manage to keep to my intended eating habits. I am a bit fearful because we have pizza delivered on Tuesdays. I pray that I don't lose my mind and inhale an entire pie. I probably should have been more responsible for my time during my break, but alas I wasn't. Now I have a bunch of stuff to do.

On a side note, I had an awesome interaction with a jerk. He gets over 100 emails a day blah blah blah. Nice story, but I called before I sent an email. People can be so rude. Who raises these people?

Catch Me If You Can

I traveled to Pittsburgh with my friend, Caroline, to see another friend run her first 5k. It was an awesome experience. My friend was nervous that she'd be the last person to finish the race. I am happy to report that she was not. She says that we'll run the next one with her, but guess what! I can't imagine running unless someone or something is chasing me...

On a side note (because you know how I love a side note), I didn't lose any weight, but I didn't gain any either. I am down .6 lbs and still encouraged!

Methodological Genius

So I met with my methods person today and guess what she told me! She said (dramatic pause), "You are so talented." It turns out that I am doing a structural equation model instead of a multiple regression, which quells my factor analysis quagmire because a factor analysis is part of the structural equation model. I feel confident (which helps everything including dissertations). I've requested a few books and I am ready to get this dissertation done. You know what helps confidence and skill? Prayers. So please pray for me. I need it!

The Best Laid Plans

So I've found a new book - Women God and Food or Women Food and God (I am having trouble getting it together my apologies to the author). I know what you are thinking - why am I buying another book when I have yet to finish the one I bought over a month ago? Hey, I've got a lot on my proverbial plate, but I promise I will be completely cleansed, thin as a rail, and ready to take on the world in another month or so. Seriously.

Reformed?

So my television habits have changed a bit although you can't really tell by looking at me since chances are you'll find me parked in front of the television. I only record shows that I am excited about which means that American Idol and the Ghost Whisperer are no longer on my DVR queue. I mean how many times can you watch a woman talk to angry ghosts? On a side note, I am still only on Day 4 of the 21 Day Consciousness Cleanse. I am not at all convinced that I actually want to be cleansed. I have been working consistently (for the past week - stop judging me) to lose 30 pounds. I have lost two so far.

Revelations

Well, it seems I am hooked! I thought I would give up blogging now that I am watching television again (God forbid I watch television and blog) but it turns out that I have some issues to tackle post reintroducing television into my routine. And this blogging thing - I like it a lot.