It has been a LONG time.......

at 05/29/09 3:54PM
I don't think anyone reads my page anymore.... Facebook used to have all my time until they went and changed... terrible.
ANYWAY, I lost my job this week. I have 12 weeks to find another job, in a "less than optimal" market.....
Hope and Prayer is what I will be living on until further notice.

Anybody need their lawn mowed? House painted? Dogs Walked?

...................

Until Then,
scottric
  • cindyloowho
    Amy told me about your news. I'm so sorry but I am sure you'll find something bigger and better!!! When God closes a door, he always opens a window. Try wearing that T-shirt in your profile pic on an interview. That would be impressive!!!!! hehe
    by cindyloowho at 05/29/09 4:04PM
  • polaramy
    Oooh - so sorry. I know the job market's not great, but you know your stuff so I hope you'll get a good position quickly. I could use a babysitter...
    by polaramy at 05/29/09 5:56PM
  • mropolo
    ouch. They say Texas hasn't been hit as hard, but I dunno if it's true.
    by mropolo at 05/29/09 8:19PM
  • mreid72
    Sorry to hear Scott. Praying you'll find something soon.
    by mreid72 at 05/30/09 1:23AM
  • praguer
    I need my dishes washed. (Sorry, no grass, house, or dogs.) Sorry to hear about your job. Will be praying!
    by praguer at 05/30/09 2:24PM
  • batidw
    I'm sorry to hear that. You're in my prayers.
    by batidw at 05/30/09 2:36PM
  • batidw
    Your name was lit up on my friends list; I thought you'd lost your job again until I read the last comment - from me! I'm glad this wasn't a new post!
    by batidw at 03/03/10 11:54AM
  • kodiakmaster
    Me too, like the above. Wonder why it lit up?
    by kodiakmaster at 03/10/10 10:47PM

Because I like Crazy webcomics...... part 72

at 01/09/09 9:24AM

Until then,
scottric
  • praguer
    Good luck on your weight loss goal. I agree with the other comments, though. Don't drop the lbs. too fast. It's not healthy, and you're likely to put them right back on. Make sure you're exercising, too.
    by praguer at 01/19/09 2:36PM
  • huntme
    hee, hee that is funny!! :)
    by huntme at 05/14/09 12:24AM

New Blog.....

at 01/05/09 5:03PM
Hey Pleo Family,

I wanted to let you all know I started a new blog for the sole purpose of tracking my effort to be healthy.

253 by 05/23
My goal is to lose 100 pounds by my anniversary on May 23rd. I have 20 weeks, roughly 140 days, so that is less than a pound a day really, and I think it is do-able. But I need encouragement. Let me know how you feel about this goal, and help me be accountable.

Thank you all.

Until then,
scottric
  • mreid72
    Proud of you and I'll be interested in knowing how it goes.

    However, from everything I've ever heard, a pound a day is too much too quickly and is not healthy. If I'm correct, a more reachable and healthy goal is about 3-5 pounds a week, which is about 1/2 of what you're shootin' for.

    I might be wrong, but you might want to check into that just to be sure.

    Good luck!
    by mreid72 at 01/05/09 10:20PM
  • cindyloowho
    come to weight watchers with me on Saturday mornings. It really works and it's more fun and easier if you have friends at your side.
    by cindyloowho at 01/07/09 7:11AM
  • cindyloowho
    i agree that 100 lbs, while a fantastic goal, may be a little much. The 3 lbs a week is more realistic and the weight will stay off much longer if it comes off slower.
    by cindyloowho at 01/07/09 7:13AM
  • polaramy
    Good luck! Whatever you do, just be healthy! I'll try not to be jealous. ;) (I still have to lose weight very slowly since Jack depends 100% on me for his health.) However much you lose, I know it will make you feel great. Stay strong!
    by polaramy at 01/07/09 8:56AM
  • mropolo
    She's right. Be healthy, get in a good cardio and a little weight routine and that should be great. Be careful of going without food you enjoy, because that'll cause you some crazy roadblocks. Sensible portion good exercise and you'll hit yer goal in no time!
    by mropolo at 01/07/09 9:21AM

When you pray for rain.....

at 12/30/08 3:45PM
Have you ever heard the saying "When you pray for rain, better carry an umbrella."? Well, that is what I am experiencing right now, work-wise. Sorry for the short posts or lack of communication, I am just swamped!!!!

Until then,
scottric

Wow, been a long time

at 12/16/08 12:19PM
ok, I have not posted for nearly 2 months, and I apologize. I found Facebook, for one, and i also have ALOT going on right now. So, let me sum up waht is going on.....

1.) My Mom is staying with me for the next few months.... YEA!!!!!

2.) my current full time job is keeping be busy

3.) I have about a half dozen side jobs that are keeping me even busier

4.) My work laptop is infected.... I loathe XP and all Windows Variants.. I want to work on Linux or Mac OS full time....

5.) can't wait for some holiday down time, which propably won't happen... LOL

I hope everyone reading this... well, I hope EVERYONE has a wonderful holiday season. Now GO, get off of your computer and spend some time with your family.... they deserve it.

I SAID GO!!!

;-)

Until then,
scottric
  • mropolo
    kewl... say hello to yer mom for me.
    by mropolo at 12/17/08 11:36AM
  • huntme
    Hi Scottie, hows your mom doin? Tell her we miss her!! Love ya and happy new year!
    by huntme at 12/29/08 7:34PM