I couldn't have found a better photo to capture how I feel right now, LOL. It feels like I have been running on this wheel all day long, and now all I can do is sit here and relax. On Tuesday the Pa Department of Health showed up at the facility where I work to conduct our annual licensing survey. Being in management, we are required to work closey with our assigned surveyor, providing them with the answers to questions they might have re: the care we provide to our residents. Today was excetionally long. My morning started about 7:30am, and I just got home about 9:30pm. As I walked out the lobby past one of the Love Bird aviaries we have in our facility, this little guy was resting quietly on his exercise wheel. When I whistled at him, he whistled back. When I looked at him, but I had yet a 45 minute drive home before I can relax.
On a much brighter note, I weighed in this morning after my first 30 day weight loss challenge, and I was pleased to see the number 14 pounds less than it was on June 20th. So onward, now I start my second leg of yet another 30 days.
As much as I hate to do this, tonight, there is no possible way I can check on your psotings and comment on them. I am beat, and I must be back in at work around 7:30am again. Our surveyors are there until Friday, and I must be there. I will do my best to catch up. You do not realize how difficult it is for me to not comment. It is the first time I missed giving everyone at least a little feedback. My apologies. Have a great night.
Take care of yourself, Rick. Don't worry about us. You know where we are & we'll be here when things settle down. Be extra careful driving when you are working such long hours. Get some rest!
Nice capture and goes so well with your words. I pray you have the strength to finish this week, so you can get some rest. No worries about comments...I have missed many a day, but truly appreciate all the comments you have given.
A beautiful capture of the Love Bird. Really sounds like you had a tiring day, and hope tomorrow won't be so long for you. Congrats on the weight loss, I know it is hard to do. Great job!
The bird is beautiful, sounds like your day was a stressful one. Congrats on the weight loss, hang in there. I had a surveillance in a parking garage over a fast food restaurant for several hours and I almost caved in. LOL
First, awesome shot! Second, congrats on the weight loss! Way to go! Third, take care of yourself and don't work too hard. Finally, don't try to catch up. You comment more than everyone and after over a year, you deserve some guilt free time. You are so generous, but don't harm yourself. Easier said than done, I know!
Congratulations on the weight loss success this far Rick. Well done though you know we are all believing in you and know you have the fortitude to be successful. What a darling little love bird, it must be nice to see he/she when you are going to and from work. Great picture, and I hope the surveyor will be very pleased with your area. Best Wishes and never worry that your commenting is a little late as we all have times like that. Weekend coming up hope you will be able to get a little 'respite for you'.
What a cute, sweet little bird to symbolize such a hectic day. It's nerve-wracking to be responsible for answering all those questions. But I'm sure you'll do just fine. I hope and pray the remainder of your week goes smoothly!
This cute little bird was an instant fav for me Rick. And that was even before I knew it was a love bird! I adore birds and have never been able to capture them in any good fashion since I began 365 until tonight. Seeing this was a like minds kind of thing, and you are only the second page I visited tonight and that one had a bird too. It feels like a 365 version of Jungian's Collective Unconscious. Congratulations on the weight loss! That is super progress. Please don't worry about not commenting! And please get some rest, my friend...
Awww, such a sweet looking bird!!!! LOVE his color!!! You really did have a long busy day! I'm glad u decided to take the evening off from 365 to catch some rest before another long day!!!
A fave Rick ! I hope when you get time to check these postings you'll be pleased with your good comments & it will buck you up !! Great news about the weight loss...onwards & upwards !!! This is a sweet little bird & you have such a clear shot of it!! Hope your day tomorrow is much better, you must have been very tired to go to bed without looking more at 365 , I know I have to be absolutely wacked to miss doing that !!!
Get some rest! I know it's difficult to keep up with everything. Life itself is demanding. I hope you have a successful day today. Great idea for a picture, too.
Have a restful night Rick. You will catch up with us all tomorrow.
You sure have had a busy day & looks like i's not over yet.
Just love the clarity of you photo for today - he's really looking you in the eye.
Congratulations on your wonderful weight loss.
Keep up the good work on losing your weight.
You will have to let us in on your secret to losing it. :)
Great caption and lovely bird! Congrats on losing the weight...what kind of diet...my hubby wants to lose about 25 lbs but just can't seem to get started and he works long hours like you. You can relax and not comment...we all love ya!
@marytj Mary, it is a personal choice of cutting out the fats, eating salds, of course containing meets, cheeses and other mixed veggies, and good healthy cereals for breakfast. I hate det plans. It must be pratical to my liking or I will fail.
What a beautiful bird and so well positioned for the photo. As I've been saying to myself a lot lately, just breathe. Kudos on the weight loss! That is a huge accomplishment.
Great shot - you are always there with your camera to capture some of the best shots.
Congrats on your weight loss - what is your plan or just watching what you eat. Good luck with the surveyors
A very nice picture to portray he way you feel. must be frustating to have the Department of Health looking down your throats for a day or two. alhough I'm sure from what we read your facilities should have no worries. congrats on losing all that weight. are you following a program or just cutting down?? today is Friday..ar you of this weekend? have a nice one.
Cute picture :) We have those annual surveys in our facility too. We are always sooo glad when they are over!! Hey, congrats on the weight loss! Great accomplishment. I wish you well.
@bruni Bruni, I am not a fan of dieting plans. they never seem to work. I am more sponaneous, so I must do something that works for me. I cut out the fat intake, eating more salads with meat, cheese, etc. And yes, I am off this weekend, but the heat has been terrible so probably staying inside.
You sure have had a busy day & looks like i's not over yet.
Just love the clarity of you photo for today - he's really looking you in the eye.
Congratulations on your wonderful weight loss.
Keep up the good work on losing your weight.
You will have to let us in on your secret to losing it. :)
Congratulations on your weight loss! I hope your survey visit goes off without a hitch. I've felt the pain of those.
Congrats on your weight loss - what is your plan or just watching what you eat. Good luck with the surveyors