Mandy's Journey...

[amj0883]

Originally Posted by Verti-gal

Being happy with what you see in the mirror is a huge step, congrats.

You do have a lot of thinking ahead of you about what to do. Goodluck with your decisions.

Aww...thanks girl!! I'm curious did getting your MBA help you in your career?? I am almost starting to think it might have been a waste....

Originally Posted by push_it

Big decisions. Do what YOU want and what YOU think is best. It'll all work out.

And girl.... you are fosure HAWT

Agghh so much easier said than done!! What does Mandy want? Shesshh I have no clue....lol! EVERYTHING!!

Originally Posted by CharliC

Good luck with the big decisions Mandy, I'm sure that whatever you do, it'll work out right. It's just a case of figuring out in which scenario things will work out right quickest

Loving the body confidence girl, I've no doubt you're looking hawt stuff

Everything happens for a reason right!!

Originally Posted by Megin

I will get back to you shortly on this ... but for now

*I am a bit partial to have you come closer to me !

If I come that way you HAVE to come eat some of that amazing pizza with me!!

Originally Posted by rdidio

Keep rockin!! What island in Florida??

Marco Island - it is close to Naples

Originally Posted by pacificgrl

ohmygosh! the entire time!?!? will you quit your job?! no time like the present to spend DAYS UPON DAYS in the sun.

believe it, chica! you are hawt.

I know right....lol!!! Yep - I would quit my job and then see what I could find in Greensboro when we get back....I'm still debating the possibilities...

Originally Posted by vanillabn

Wow, Mandy! That sounds like an awesome opportunity!! Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will be the right thing. Ah, Florida!! I would love to go there

You are always welcome to come visit

Originally Posted by twinnett

That is all

HEY GIRL!!

Originally Posted by pacificgrl

(m, fyi, i'm sending you a PM in sec)

I hope that helped!! Let me know - oh and I have a dessert recipe for you!!

[amj0883]

Tomm is Friday - WOO HOO!!! I am heading home to visit my parents again this weekend and discuss all these possibilities of my future !

I do not know much - but I do know that I am not happy where I am, its playing with me mentally and physically and hurting me and Josh - so that part is easy...I must find something else...so I will concentrate on seeing whats out there right now - but if nothing comes available come the first week of March - I am off to Florida! Josh and I have a wonderful trip planned for the first weekend of March so if I do decide to go then we'll have our chance to say good-bye....

So - I've been feeling a bit icky! Sore throat, achy neck, fever - but I am knocking it out! I just don't have time for that nonsense! I am going car shopping Saturday, taking it to the gym and then a huge family pasta dinner - my favorite (Oh and you know what dessert will be - a HUGE bowl of fruit!)

I've been feeling a bit "fluffy" the past few days but I'm hoping that means big things are on the horizon.....

So - lets post some workouts!! Thats the good stuff....

Monday

30 min walk on the TM after work

Tuesday - before work
Palm Rotation Rows - 20#
Hammer High Row - 80#
Hammer Front Lat Pull - 55# - PB
Cross Row - 15# - PB
DB Bicep Curls - 20#
Lying Leg Raises
Reverse Cable Chop - 10#
Cable Rope Curl - 22.5#

Wend.
*This one was tough - my shoulders were FRIED! They tire easily!!*

Lateral DB Fly - 5#
Front DB Raise - 5#
Chest Cable Fly - 12.5# - PB
Incline DB Press - 20# - getting easier
Bent Rear Fly - 5#
OH BB Press 45#
Arm Extensions - 25#
Narrow Bench Press - 55# - PB

Thursday

Lunges - 50# - I struggle with these!! Plus I think my balance was off from this head thing I have going on!
Prone Leg Curls - 65# - PB
Hammer Strenght Base Squat - 135# - WOO HOO PB - I like these better than BB Squats
Leg Press - 358#
Crunch - 25#
Machine Crunch - 45# PB
Calves - 100#

Followed with a big bowl of pasta from Carrabas

Alright - time for America's Next Best Dance Crew (my guilty pleasure)

Have a great weekend!!

[push_it]

Sorry to hear things are tough. Hang in there and I'm sure it'll all get figured out.
Workouts are looking great girl Stick with it.

Have a great family dinner tomorrow. Sounds like you have some good eats planned.

[SexyBack]

oh, what I would do to go to Florida for a couple of months! I'm totally jealous!

[kimm4]

Hi girl!

Your workout looks great. Looks like you have decisions to make, but I'm sure everything will work out fine...keep your head up!!

New car yay and a trip to Florida nice!!

Feel better soon and get some rest

[CharliC]

I hope some more discussion this weekend helps clarify things for you a bit more. I also really think that the pasta will help with this

Sorry that you're feeling grotty, but you're still whacking out some awesome workouts- adda girl!

[amj0883]

GOOD MORNING!!



Here's to a great weekend!
*Although I still 8.5 hours left*

[Megin]

Originally Posted by amj0883

Aww...thanks girl!! I'm curious did getting your MBA help you in your career?? I am almost starting to think it might have been a waste....

Did you learn something? Anything? A little piece of knowledge that will help you PERSONALLY ?
Forget what pay you may receive or the title/position you are able to hold down right now - you are still young and experience usually trumps scholastic degree (usually) as no matter what company you decide to work for ---- you still have to relearn THEIR methods [everyone uses a slightly different method, it is a learning curve no matter where you go]


Guess what I am getting at - why worry about the thought of the past being a 'waste' .. you already have your degree and I am more than 'pretty sure' you learned something from the whole MBA experience

Trust yourself that it was worth it

[amj0883]

I hear ya girl!! I just get frustrated...

Your right experience does trump education - but it's always a catch 22 and a damned if you and a damned if you don't!

I am glad and thankful I went ahead and got my MBA - there are not many 25 year olds that have 2 Bachelor Degrees and an MBA......

It's not about the title or the pay per say - its getting the opportunities to really show the work you are capable of.

I have more trust in myself these days then I ever have - but that is why I am so driven and passionate about things - I know that I have big things to come......I don't exactly see myself settling for less

[vanillabn]

You have an awesome workouts going down in here, girlie!!! Way to go
Hope you enjoy your pasta! Sounds yummy.

Oh, and regarding the MBA being a waste... never! You should definitely be proud for how far you've come... you're right - not many 25 yr. olds have what you have! IMO, getting further education is never a waste. You have learned things you would've have otherwise. Also, even the experience is worth something. Plus, you never know when things will work together perfectly and you'll be happy you got it!

Anyway hope you have an awesome weekend! Enjoy the time with your parents!

xox

[pacificgrl]

enjoy the time with your rents!
talk about future planning - you're always looking out to bright horizons. it's nice to see.

i looove RJPABDC (randy jackson presents...) but i've missed most of the new season. i'll catch up and then we'll talk

[Buffycat3]

Originally Posted by Mandy

I AM LOOKING HAAAWWWTTTT.....seriously I am really liking what I see in the mirror *Sorry if that sounds a bit big-headed....but....it is what it is *

I Love this!!! Whoot!
You are far from big-headed! And if being big-headed means Being Proud, Secure and Knowing what a Hawt Woman is...then so be it!!
You are working hard ...and the reward is a Fit, Sexay Bod!!

I think you already made your decision, did't ya?
Florida...Here Comes Mandy!!!!
lol
The BEST of everything to you!!


PS: This means no trip to The Arnold, huh?

[serinebean]

You should have moved to Wa
I am happy that you are sounding so up!
I miss our chats, but life gets crazy busy. Just dont think that I dont care anymore.
I am literally smiling ear to ear to hear you say that you feel good about how you look, thats fantastic!!! I love hearing women say good things about their bodies, especially when they have earned them like you have!! Be proud of your hard work!

[moisy]

I was sooooo happy to read too that you are loving how you are looking!!!
Confidence is always a woman's best accessory!!!

[rubes00]

Hey girl.. I see big things in your future and I only know you through here

Good luck getting things figured out this weekend at the parents and enjoy your big pasta dinner

[amj0883]

I DID IT! I gave my 2 weeks notice......

Will update more tonight I promise!

[CharliC]

Congrats girl! It must feel so good to have made your decision. Wishing you masses of luck

[leydengs]

Originally Posted by amj0883

I DID IT! I gave my 2 weeks notice......

Will update more tonight I promise!

Hey how are you, it's been so long since I've talked to you! It sounds like things are really falling into place for you!

I am pregnant again (12 weeks) so my plans on compete have been put on hold AGAIN! As soon as this baby comes out (Aug. 21st) I am starting to train for a show in Omaha which is in May.

I read about a ring, are you and Josh engaged?

[push_it]

Things are on the move...

[imperfectly_lou]

Great news about giving your notice! I know you were so unhappy there!
When are you off to Florida - I want to go!

[amj0883]

It doesn't look like I will be able to do the Florida thing - but I am going to be moving back to Greensboro.

Which means Josh and I will do the long distance thing again! We've talked long and hard about this for a few months and it really is what is best for us.

I will be joining my mom's company and will work from the bottom up and see if there is ANY potential for me to take the company into the next generation. It will be hard - it will horribly long days - and at first not such great money, but it will be me. I love a good challenge and it looks like I have really picked me a good one this time

[push_it]

That's too bad you can't go to Florida. that would have been a nice get away.

Sorry to hear that you and Josh have to be apart. However, you 2 are SO meant to be together that you can make it through anything.
Good luck with your mom's company. I'm sure you'll bring so great things into it

[Verti-gal]

Good luck with the new assignment. It sounds like its well suited to what you want to do, and it is important to do something that makes you happy.

I don't really feel the MBA has been a waste for me, I definitely learned a lot during the process. I haven't been able to use it in my job yet, but the way the market is now we are really not looking at the feasibility of new reserves. Its hard enough to sell the one we have right now. Hopefully it will help in the future. I don't regret doing it and it was paid for by the company, so it totally made sense for me to do it. hth

[pacificgrl]

congrats on making such a big decision!
i think that's such a wonderful honor to continue a family business. they are some of the most successful ones out there - walmart, ford, etc.

[Brahette]

Congrats on the new job!!

[indiglo9124]

Glad you didnt settle girl. It takes a lot to make a big life change like that, even if you know you have to go through a bunch of crapola at the beginning

[Megin]

Originally Posted by amj0883

It doesn't look like I will be able to do the Florida thing - but I am going to be moving back to Greensboro.

Which means Josh and I will do the long distance thing again! We've talked long and hard about this for a few months and it really is what is best for us.

I will be joining my mom's company and will work from the bottom up and see if there is ANY potential for me to take the company into the next generation. It will be hard - it will horribly long days - and at first not such great money, but it will be me. I love a good challenge and it looks like I have really picked me a good one this time

Would have loved to have you in the sunshine state, but I understand ..




Sounds solid to me, Mandy. You have put the thoughts into it, now trust your decision and do what you do

[amj0883]

I am here! I am here!! I know you guys missed me

No - seriously my laptop is dead dead! The mother board is bad so now I am shopping around for new laptops, which is why I haven't been on much!

So - my last day is tommorow, I move home Sunday, and my first day at the furniture store is Monday at 8 A.M.! I have been told that I will be working 60 hour weeks, only getting paid for 40, and I have to cancel my Asheville trip because I must work weekends. At first I was very upset - but once I thought it all through I understand! We are in our critical stage right now - its either make it or break it through these hard times! So - I have to go in there full speed ahead and try to make it. If I go down - I can promise you I will go down fighting SO - needless to say I will probably be scarce - but I do plan on reading daily to get away from it all.

Josh has a meeting tonight to determine when he can move up to Greensboro. He is 5 classes away from getting his MBA - so needless to say school comes first. But we are hoping that he can come up in May!

I had a great check in with EL and we are heading in the right direction - YAY!! I just hope I can keep up with my workouts and eating schedule with all this craziness that is about to come into my life.
*I just hope that we can save the company!!!*

Workouts have been ****ty this week - but I think that it has alot to do with the stress of the move and the emotional mess I've been thinking about leaving Josh again. We've done this before - so I'm not worried, but I kind of like him being around (who will I watch all my corny shows with...hehe!)

Alright 2.5 more hours today and tomm and I will finally be out of this damn job!!

Did I mention my DOMS - WOW!

I have also been SUPER hungry lately. I am always hungry - but its been much more obvious the past week or so!

*and Ms. Megin I do still plan on visiting the sunny state hopefully over Easter!*

[Mark1T]

Hey Manders, wishing you a nice Valentines

[amj0883]

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

*I miss you guys *