that's all I'm saying...

Hey. Remember me?  The girl with the complex? Yeah. I'm back. Complex as ever. But who's complaining?

Where were we? Besides hell and back? I honestly have no idea. 

November. Wow. That was really awesome of me to stop blogging. And have another nervous breakdown ala Britney Spears, minus the redbull and laxatives. I find redbull makes me vomit, and laxatives, well, they do what they advertise. Neither makes for pretty scenery. AH. Updates. Where should I start...

1. Me. I am back. As back as one can be, when one fights tooth and nail to return. I am living on Fort Campbell again. Accompanied by my 4 lovely children. Remember them? The cute ones, with the hair that appears to house small rodents? The littlest one sports a mullet? At least until I can find the time, and the scissors to cut it. Yeah. We're all here. Dwelling once again in the spider infested houses on this lovely military installation. The good news is, they installed closet bars this time, so we can actually HANG our clothes. I mean, we could. I don't know that I'll  be doing that. I prefer the dig and throw method. Makes getting dressed all that more fun. And I'm convinced it helps my arms. They need all the help they can get...

2. The "scrapbook" situation. Well. Let's see how we can put this. I have to scrapbook. I have no choice. I have invested what could amount to the deficit of a small country into my scrapbook area, and walking away from it, would not only be disastrous in a financial sense. But it would literally take me years to clear it all out. I like scrapbooking. Love it really. It makes me feel like I can do something, besides inspire others to not eat. I get a sense of happiness. A euphoria almost, like that of a diet coke being sipped through a straw, when I create something that I can share. so I'm doing it. as soon as I unpack the 30+ tubs I have sitting in my garage. I'm giving it another go. It doesn't hurt that I subscribed to studio calico, and um.  I think it would inspire Paris to create something publish worthy, and if you've seen Paris scrapbook,  you know that's an amazing feat. 

3. The bangin' body. The one I will have. Come heck or high water. I joined a gym. One that I have to pay for. This alone means I will utilize it's facilities. On a regular basis. That, and they have a movie theater. I never go to the movies. At least I didn't. Now I go 4 times a week. The first 3 days my body revolted and I thought crutches might be necessary. They weren't. 2 days on the couch in the fetal position, and I was immediately returned to my fat, yet feeling fitter shape. I can do this. I will do this. I will keep you all abreast of my situation. Don't you love that word? abreast. Maybe I'm stupid. Most likely, but I fit it into every situation I can. I heart it. 

4. A job. I am currently in the market for one of these. This has nothing to do with my relationship situation, or the economy. It has everything to do with having one kid at home, and feeling the need to bring something to my life. Make me feel like I can bring something to the group. besides the diet products, and love of clothing meant for teenagers half my age. I applied for many postions, one being a security guard. HAHA. Can you see my now? Defending the local gas station in my killer boots and utility belt? It might not pan out, but either way. I tried. And just the thought of it makes me giggle. I need that. Give me that.

5. School. I've enrolled in school. I Ruth Akers, do hereby solemnly swear, to take the classes, the needed classes, to not screw around and waste my tuition. To not find every excuse possible to get out of class, and to finish my degree. I cannot promise straight A's, nor can I promise to not dress like a college freshman who should actually be on her graduate program, I will just do what it takes. I am really excited. I love school. Love people. Love being social. All of it. Fills me with a sensation matched only by a twinkie with no calories. At least it's what I imagine that would feel like, as it has never happened. I'm excited. I'm taking charge of my life. For once. I am doing what I want, because it's what I want. And who can be disappointed by that? 

I would like to thank you all that have checked up on me, bugged me on facebook, ( you know who you are) and kindly prodded me in the direction of keeping my chins up. Yes. I have more than one. I am taking it slow. I don't know what this year holds. I have no clue that I can even do what it takes. But I'm willing to try. And that I'm told is half the battle. 

Comments

[Amy Coose]

RUTH!!! I am so glad you're back, I've missed your posts! You sound like you have quite the plan, and I'm just happy to see you around! Can't wait for more updates!

[sharon]

Another loyal reader happy to see you again.

[Kimberly Brock]

You Go Girl!!! You can do it!!!

[Tracy g]

Yeah Ruth is back......and it sounds like you are wonderfully motivated. Keep it up girl!

[remember moments]

Glad you posted. Sounds like you have great things planned!!

[Nikki]

You should seriously consider journalism!!! You are so entertaining!

[cheryl]

i don't know you that well...but i freaking love you. i just wish i could hug you and hang out and laugh together. because you are way more amazing than you realize.

[corinne delis]

glad your back in the land of the living, you can do it all girl go for it!

corinnexxx

[tara pollard pakosta]

Ruth,
I am so happy you blogged!!! yes, i was one of the ones bugging yOU!
I am so very proud of you! 4 kids and going back to school AND joining a gym! i have to say i am VERY impressed!!! i joined a gym too! lost 15lbs so far and have 20 to go! let's cheer each other on shall we?! keep me abreast of your situation LOL>>>>>>> huge hugs!
tara

[Mary Ann]

Glad you're back!

[Dondrea]

You're baaaaack! I really do enjoy reading your posts. You are the dose of humor we all need in our lives. Keep your chins up, girlie. Sounds like you've started on an amazing journey. I'm staying tuned. :-)

[Kristine Bents]

thanks for coming back! I missed you! cheering you on with all your new endeavors - you can do it!

[jenny]

ahh, you're back. can you keep posting regularly, for i don't know, 8 months? dh leaves for that long Saturday. me and the brood o 5 need your inspo. pretty please?

[lindsay k.]

yeah!!! so glad to see a post by you. i come by and check to see how you and your family are doing. i know i don't "know you"...but i have missed all your funny posts. you make me laugh! glad to see that you'll be scrapbooking with studio calico kits! maybe you'll inspire me to use mine instead of just stare at them in piles around my scraproom!

[Denise Morrison]

Ruth--Yeah!
that's a big list girl and you can do it but please post so I can continue to follow my 2009 version of Erma Bombeck....much prettier and with scrappage skills galore!

[rachel whetzel]

Yep. You freaking ROCK. The end.

[juls]

Glad to see you posted!! You have a creative way of telling your life story!

[Tammy H]

Happy to click and find an update...I've missed your posts. Love the darker hair!!

[Lisa Martin]

i put you in my favorites and checked often and am so glad you're back! you're a young thing, you can do all that and more

[elizabeth saumell]

So glad to see you are back! I'm one of those that *wanted* to bother you into coming back, but thought for *sure* you'd think I was a weird stalker chic and report me!
FWIW..I totally think you should try journalism you are really good at it! good luck!