Last week was kinda one of those weeks you try to stumble through to make it to the weekend. Glen and I had made plans to go see his parents over the weekend, so I organised with my boss to leave work at 4pm so we could get a nice run to Ruth and Eddie's place. However, as well laid plans go, there is always a hitch. We got home, packed, cleaned up a bit and then noticed little Zeus running in and out of the litter box trying to pee. About a month ago, we had him at the vet because he was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. The vet said it might be struvite (crystals in his bladder), but he couldnt be sure. Anyways, we thought he was all clear. Turns out he wasnt. We had to make a mercy dash to the vets to discover he was blocked and would have to have a catheter inserted into his little privates to clear it up. This meant going under anaesthetic, which was a bit traumatic for me. So, we cancelled the trip home and sat at home all night hoping he was ok. Turns out the operation went well and we were allowed to see him first thing Saturday morning.

Get to the vets on Saturday morning and the little houdini had not only managed to pull the drip out, but also the catheter - all the while, hog tied - which is meant to stop them from pulling everything out! Anyways, the long and short of it is, Zeus came home on Sunday night and now must have a special and expensive diet. The little bugger gets to eat better than us! Mince meat, livers, canned food etc! No dry food! DAmn!!! So, after being paid on Friday, I now have a total of $200 in my bank account. Not happy Jan.

The upside is he is home and he is fine. I just wish I could have got mroe sleep last night. If it wasnt for a persistent little boy howling at the bedroom door and a soft-touch Glen letting him in, I would have had great sleep! Grrrr!!!

So now I must learn about cats with struvite and what to do with them. Bah!! As if I didnt have enough study to do.

A lot of things are changing around me and within me. I guess this is a changing time? I don't think any of us can really drive change, despite all the famous quotes and sayings. I think it just happens. However, we do have some involvement in the change, but only in a lot of superficial things.

I'm a bit sad this week. I have this friend who I hardly see and now it's all harder because now we can't even email! I miss her emails, but I guess we'll both grow used to it. I guess we're both busy in our lives and although we are great friends, our lifestyles don't exactly match and we don't live too close to each other :( Margie! I hope you're having a good week!

Played tennis last night. It's amazing how much lighter I feel and how i chase balls down. I'm full of energy, I feel lighter than normal. It's weird. I guess it's all about the weight loss and exercise. Hurrah!!

Do you know what I am jack of? Jack of people telling me lies. More importantly, telling me what they think I want to hear them say. I really hate that. It's hurtful.

Ok. Venting over. Life is fine. Could be better. HAve lost another 500 grams, Maybe I said that in the last entry. Anyways, the sum total is 3.5 kilos, so perhaps I have already mentioned that? No.

Mum's been sick with a lower respiratory tract infection. She had a few bad moments last week, not being able to breathe. Worried me a lot. But she has a friend who demands Mum comes out to have 'sleep overs'. This comforts me. I still feel quite inadequate, particularly now living so far away. I also feel guilty because I am so far away, like I have abandoned her. I wonder whether that feeling will ever go away?

Anyways, that's about it. I'm off to the gym tonight. NEed to work off all that chocolate and ice cream I've been devouring.

Ok, so another week is coming to an end and I'm happy about it!! Yesterday was not a good day. I was in bed all day with a migraine and it's still lingering today. On top of all that, I'm faced with a mountain of work, so right now is the only time i've had to myself.

In other news, I hopped on the scales this morning and have lost 500grams. It might not sound like a lot, but in my situation, or anyone who is trying to lose weight - losing anything is better than gaining! So, my grand total os 3 kilograms in four weeks. I like that. I haven't really noticed any difference, btu I suppose if I had just got that tape measure out at the beginning, I'd probably notice that difference. Might have to do that this weekend.

Anyways, life is good as usual. BEcoming more active. I'm in volleyball now, every Sunday afternoon at 5pm for an hour. I love it. It takes me back to being at high school and uni. I think that would have been the only time I was happy in high school. Sad story there. I'm gymming throughout the week, so I have mroe energy and I eat better. No more chocolate binges for me. I find that if I can eat alittle bit of chocolate when I want it, it saves me from binging later on a huge amount which I always regret.

Other than that, no news. The weather is niec here. Today especially is beautiful. I think it's meant to be about 17. Kinda wish I had today off so I could sit outside and study! Also another thing which is going well - my studies are going fine. I mean, it's a lot of reading and digesting and I'm finding I have to read it through a few times, but it's easy! I think I might take on more units next year!

I can't believe it's the first week of July. The year seems to have flown past so quickly. I'm not really complaining, it's certainly better than things being slow and boring, which I hate in any circumstance!

I haven't been up to a lot. Well, I joined the gym and have been into the groove, doing my power walk on the treadmill, doing the guerilla weights regime and trying hard to avoid the muscle-maniacs who get so serious about their workouts. I'm enjoying the gym though. I find that it's always a drag to get myself there, but once I am there, I find it hard to leave unless I've challenged myself enough. It's kinda like being on the treadmill - I get on and think, oh god, how can I go ten minutes and the next thing I know, I've pushed myself to 30!

Glen's away this week. He's on the Gold Coast for a computer network conference which he went to last year. He loves it. He gets to stay in a flashy motel, he gets freakish amounts of free stuff and free net! He also got to see Charlie's Angels before its official release today. He said last night it was a lot better than the first movie. Nice to know. He's back tomorrow, which is nice because I had an attack of the sads last night after hanging up the phone from talking to him. I have been enjoying the time to myself and of course, have been making the most of it, but you know how it gets.

Anyways, I dont have a lot to say. I plan to have a quiet weekend. I think I just need to avoid spending money. That's always an issue for me. Damn credit card debts. However, it'll be gone soon, which is a relief.

Must finish up. I've got work to do.