Operation Roxy - In Progress

Thursday, July 26, 2007

The plan...


Life is not following the plan right now.

I haven't picked up emotionally from yesterday at all. In fact I think I may have gone backwards.

I think the problem is that I like to micro plan and I haven't done that for quite awhile. Plan my day, plan my food, plan my workouts, plan my work, plan my social life, plan my everything.

I just haven't had two seconds to sit down and do this stuff and it's showing in all aspects of my life.

It needs to improve.
I need to make time for me to organise me or it wont happen. Nothing will happen.

Nothing is pretty boring.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Thanks so much for the comments!


I know I can always count on my friends to be supportive no matter what stage of my life or journey I am in.

Today at work I grabbed some Berry Scrolls (2) which happen to be my fav's and they stopped baking them for awhile. I planned on eating 1 and sticking 1 in the freezer for a free day when I was spotted by a colleague who literally fought them off me and threw them in the bin.

Arghh. I'm such an IDIOT! My workmates thought it was pretty funny and laughed about it for awhile but after the laughs died down I felt like a complete FOOL!

I ended up with a migraine after that and ended up coming home from work early due to it. Im just waiting for some drugs to kick in before going to bed. I think I may have bought the migraine on myself with the stressy thoughts about weight and how stupid I just was.

STUPID STUPID STUPID!

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So what if....


What if we were to talk weight for just a moment? For some of us we are proud of our achievements, for some frustrated with a lack of results, others have reached their goals while yet others are having no trouble maintaining. But there are a few of us who did extremely well only to have something switch and do a back flip on us and leave us back where we started or close to that or for some miles behind the starting line.

I'm lucky I'm not back where I started, but I am not far off it.

It disappoints me and I have avoided the scales and the question of weight for so long.

I can't even say how much I weigh right now. It disgusts me! I work in a gym helping others achieve their goals. When will I work on mine?

It's becoming a priority it really is.

400g lost this week.

I plan on buying myself an iTrip if the downward trend continues so I can listen to my iPod in the car. My stacker is crap (I HATE STACKERS) so I reckon this is my best option. Holds more songs than any cd anyway.

Then I plan on setting goals for each pay day (fortnightly) as long as my weight is below the last payday there's a reward. If It's above I need some kind of punishment other than my own self loathing.

Work is super hectic. End of month time now. I have some Family and Friends vouchers that gives you a massive dicount if you ar looking to join. They expire on the 31st.

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Sunday, July 15, 2007

Bad influences

They are all around me I'm sure! After a big weekend last weekend, I decided to back it up with another one this weekend even though I'm still crook AND I'm working all weekend. Oh well's. It's he bosses fault.

He decided to have a birthday this weekend (haha)

Most of the clubs staff and those from other clubs also under his control gathered together to help him celebrate. A better boss truly has not been had. I can't be more thankful.

We were supposed to be at The Saint but having come straight from work we were quite peckish and The Saint didn't have proper food. So we moved across to Cushion Lounge which served up a beautiful meal! It also became very funky when meals were finished and we stayed there for the night.

I had a few too many cocktails with names like "Meet me on the Dance Floor" and "Sex on The Beach" amongst others my bank balance certainly suffered.

I was so lucky to wake up this morning feeling relatively well and just tired. If only this cold would go away. I am limiting myself to home and work and no more partying until it's gone!

Last night surrounded by at least 15 people I know I was just so comfortable in the club. It was nothing like The Bay. People were polite if they ran into you and no pushing and shoving going on for space even though the place was packed. I didn't freak out and I have started to see how going out like this could be fun. It took a few goes at it first for me though.

I also think it's time for me to get back into healthy eating and training again. Now! Not Later!

I hope you are all well!

Hugs and Kisses

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Wednesday, July 11, 2007

The Melbourne Take Over!

What an amazing weekend! I have never had such a good time.
We just didn't stop!

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THURSDAY

Thursday night Loz and Nick arrived from Sydney on a virgin flight and we headed into the city
to our lodgings for the weekend.

Unfortunately the Mecure decided to screw us around on our entry and charged us more than the rate we booked at. Had cancelled our booking for not being there by 6pm (why were we asked what time our flight arrived on the website if they don't listen) AND they downgraded our
room and charged us extra for the 3rd person! (We had it booked for 4 people) But we settled anyway.

Got up to the room and then decided to check out wha
t was open in town. We started off at Transport opposite Flinders st Station and then moved on down the river to Crown before walking back home again. This is where I discovered that Panadeine Forte and Alcohol don't mix. I was wondering why I felt trashed before I finished my 1st drink. I was lucky not to be sick!

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FRIDAY

Friday morning started with a buffet breakfast in the hotel, before we decided it was the day for a drive to Phillip Island.

With all the traffic etc we got there at 1:30pm and settled in at the local pizza place for one with the lot. It was divine!

It was pouring all morning so we were very happy when we came out to find that it had cleared up and we raced towards the go karts. This has changed a bit since I was a kid. They used to be in Cowes and indoors! Now it's at the race track (which is not the whole of Phillip Island despite what those who haven't been there thought apparently) and it's a miniature version of the racetrack. It's awesome!

It was so wet though so we basically slid the whole way around the track. Poor Loz was given a 6hp go kart so she was a bit off the pace which would have been super frustrating.

From there we were all a bit wet and cold and ready to head home as we had a dinner booking and thought we were running a bit late.
Got home and had a bit of extra time so the gorgeous Nick set up my wireless router for me and now my hard drive recorder works! PLUS I am sitting in the easy chair with my feet up tping away on my laptop which is awesome!


Then we went to "The Social" in Mornington for dinner and drinks. What a nice cosy place. WITH an awesome cocktail menu too!



Unfortunately I decided on driving for the night (boo
hiss) So I had a French Martini with my entree and switched to Diet Cokes. We met up with another one of my best friends, Rikki and a friend of hers Bianca who I hadn't met before and all had great meals and a good time. I had an awesome meal of Morton Bay Bug tails and a creamy pasta, while Loz had a house special Chicken Breast on a strawberry Risotto. And Nick the Lemon Pepper Fish Skewers.


After dinner there was a guitarist start playing some really good music in The Social so we sat and listened to him for awhile and then moved next door to The Bay Hotel (The Social and The Bay are joined together). I couldn't believe how young people are! I am sure that half of those in there were under age!


While the band was setting up I discovered a little back room called "The Vodka Bar." Inside we discovered Vodka Infusions. I have never heard of such things! But what delights. THIS was when I was starting to spew about the decision to drive. I settled on demanding Loz buy a Musk Stick and a Chico Baby Vodka Infusion and tasted hers. (It really didn't take any convincing :p) They are amazing! Something I have researched today to learn to make myself. YUMMMOOOO

The Band at The Bay was pretty darn good with some easy rock and oldies playing it was great. Me being the crowd phobe though I didn't last long in an area where people are pushy and rude and wanted an exit fairly early on. I think we left around 11:30 and headed back towards our hotel.


After parking the car we all decided we were darn tired and couldn't be bothered heading back out again (it was COLD!) Dropped into bed contemplating our age amongst other things for dropping into a warm bed so early.

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SATURDAY


We started off at the Tourist information centre at Federation Square. I hadn't been downstairs before and I was pretty impressed with the place. I bought some more Secrets cards which are pretty handy and we grabbed a couple of brochures for things to do before looking for Breakfast.

Breakfast was at some cafe in the square. NO idea which one. We stopped for some photos beforehand and I was starving by then :p I polished off a Big Breakfast as I couldn't decide what I wanted for the life of me.
Then we caught a tram or two up to the Queen Vic Markets. It's unbelievable how much time you can spend there! We didn't get half way through before it was lunch time! Loz bought some clothes as did I and I got Storm a new collar and bought me a single seater hammock! While Nick bought a really nice ring. I was so upset when the coat I had seen only went to a size 14. (That's not going to happen this season) But it's a good reminder of what I let slip.
We went to Blue Fire Grill at Docklands for lunch. They carve the meat at your table. It was so funny us in a posh restaurant in our market clothes carrying our shopping hauls around with us. Me in a HSV jumper (of course, it's my favourite!) We didn't fit in but it gave us a giggle and we really enjoyed our lunch. It comes highly recommended but it does cost. We were all suitably full though turning down any chances of their gorgeous dessert menu.

We headed back into the city with a plan of going to Koko Black but managed to get their during a chocolate tour. Totally insane! So we walked back to our hotel

Outside David Jones in Bourke Street Mall were the Free Hug people. I have seen
them on You Tube before and GEEZ they are popular! Who could resist?

Then we caught a taxi out to St Kilda pier to jump on a boat to see the Penguins. Our Taxi driver stuffed up. We almost missed the boat. And then it was full of kids having a Birthday party. It rained the whole time and the spotlight didn't work. Im sure the boat was almost not seaworthy. Then I got pissy cause there was a nicer boat we could have taken from Docklands with No kids, and a spotlight. But hey Nick and Loz had a ball we saw penguins AND it had "character".
Hot chocolates were the immediate call of the day though as soon as we disembarked before jumping on a tram back to the city.

When we got back to the hotel I could feel my layers thaw as I jumped into the hot shower. (Loz and Nick kind of know what I'm talking about when I say it's cold now)

Then it was time to hit the town again.
We went through the secrets cards to figure out a couple of places we definitely wanted to visit then narrowed that down and ventured on from there. 1st Stop was the Ding Dong Lounge. But at 9pm at night they wanted us to pay a cover charge. We'd all previously decided pooey to that so moved on to the next on the list.

The Red Hummingbird opposite the QV building on Russel Street. Cosy with a big cocktail list, but not your normal stuff. The rooftop terrace
is lovely though. The music more suited for a wind down than a start to your night however so we wandered on.

A flip of the coin found us wandering down Lonsdale Street and as we passed Tattersalls Lane I decided to drag Nick and Loz down the dark alleyway to a place I had been past a few times but never stopped. "Section 8" is a funky bar next to "Shanghai Dumpling" It's a modified shipping container that's been thrown into a former corporate carpark with chep pellets modified to make seats and tables for patrons. The drinks are great contain generous amounts of alcohol at reasonable prices and the bar staff was cute. All were happy so we stayed until closing (about 12:30pm) by which time I was a bit the worse for wear and a little hungry.
After a Macca's stop we tried to go into Cookie but apparently someone had it booked for a 30th birthday party. Boo! So we moved onto Crown. I lasted until about 3:30am when I piked on Nick and Loz and left them at the Velvet Bar. The super cocktails looked tempting but I was stuffed!

My Taxi driver thought the speed limit down flinders st was 100km/h and sat on 90 the whole way. (I thought 40 was quick through there maniac!) When Loz and Nick finally packed it in for the night (5am) they too got a phycho who they thought wasn't going to make the corner onto Spring Street. I never heard them arrive!

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SUNDAY

Sleep In!


Even thought there are posters through out the hotel advertising a 2pm checkout on Sundays we get a call at 11am asking when we will be leaving. Huh? Oh apparently you have to let them know (why can't they put this on their posters?)

After this it was time to pack up and head for a recovery breakfast. We drove down to St Kilda to Grcoery Bar. At the recommendation of the beautiful Phil. (Miss you heaps babe!) Then it was time for the jump! Yup we did it!
All 3 of us did 2 jumps from 7 storeys high! It is an awesome experience and one I am keen to do again many many times. (So which bloggers are up for it?) Nick showed graceful elegance his first trip down and he looked like a pro. Loz lost it a few times and kept spinning off the wall. And Jadey "doingk" I did a full 360°C turn at one stage and hit my head on the building. (That's what the helmets are for) The second jump was much better! We suceeded in making it look fairly easy. I am sure we could get better and better with the more jumps we do. It's a shame the weather turned or we could have done another one. I'm pretty sure when Macca moves to a Sydney location we will show up too :)

Thanks again Macca! www.rapjumping.com


Then we finally got to make a stop at Koko Black. And onto the Eureka tower.
We went out on "The Edge" I wasn't all that impressed. But really things like that should be done before you jump off a building rather than after in a day :) It was something you had to do if you had paid to go up there though I'm sure.
We had dinner at Shanghai Dumpling, some buns for dessert and headed to the airport. I was a tad early so we headed for the viewing area to watch the planes fly in over our heads. It's such an awesome experience.

Dropping the guys off at the airport was so hard! I blubbered and cried. Loz and Nick gave me a taste of my friendships I have left in Sydney. And we had such an awesome time with so much more to do on our list we didn't even get to!
It really is hard.

I miss my boy (who didn't come on this trip) like absolute crazy! And I just wish I could have more time. Soon it will all happen. It's just never soon enough huh!

I hope you are all well! Hugs and Kisses!

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Monday, July 02, 2007



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Yay I ticked off another thing on my to do list. Are you constantly checking on yours to see what can be next in line? I have forgotten who was coming to the prom with me (Let me know again?)
My Tax is finally now in order. It really wasn't all that painful and I got it done just in time to deal with this years stuff.

I have been busy working my butt to the bone (although it's getting bigger instead of smaller, work that out!) But I finished on a record month for me and a record month for my club this month. Amazing work! My boss is also leaving us for a conference tomorrow ans trusts me enough to leave the club in my hands. How exciting is that exactly? TREMENDOUSLY!

I am going to start swimming again as of tomorrow. (I'm home from work already) And getting my life into gear. Career wise I am progressing well but my own health and fitness have been sliding. It's Jadey 100% all the way from here. I'm going to need a whole pile of help though.

Work supports it's staff with some free counselling I am thinking of taking them up on and I have a referral to a dietitian. I am already seeing my gp, physio and podiatrist to help with the chronic pain also. I don't think I am an emotional eater at all. I am just an eater.

On Thursday night Loz and Nick arrive in town and we are going to have a big weekend. It all Launches quite literally from 7 storeys high in the city on Friday. Yup! I am jumping head first off a 7 storey building. I am SO EXCITED! I'm also nervous as hell. This kind of jump is Rap Jumping which is where you basically abseil facing forwards and facing the ground. It looks awesome and it's great value at only $65 for 2 jumps! Hopefully I should have lots of photos and video to share when the weekend is over. Click HERE to see a video from getaway (only works in Internet Explorer)

I hope everyone is well and safe. I do work my way very slowly through all of your blog entries. I keep the commenting to a minimum though these days as I am sure you understand.

I miss you all alot though. I often think about you all.

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