I know I promised to get back on track w/ this blog but yesterday was so full of activities I just couldn't get back online.
I went to the gym, cleaned the house, did laundry, marinated meat for dinner, had company arrive then went hiking. Came home cooked dinner and had more company. I insist of living life while it is happening so I embraced it and visited and relaxed the best I could. I am not one to fully relax but damn it I tried. Even my son came to visit and that in itself is a full story.
So off to work I go, then testing a new tip to get me to the gym. Shower, cook supper, clean and then hopefully blog. I am doing the best I can but I have so much to fill you in on so I have to sit and start somewhere.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Ghost writer may be in the works.........LOL
I promise when I get home today I am going to do what I can to update you on my life. I swear if one more person tells me to write a book I am going to search down a ghost writer and do it. My life is something like others have never seen. So much of it I am working on changing but I would never give up the past. Whether painful or not it made me who I am. And I am not all that uncomfortable w/ my less than perfect self. Life can be overwhelming, depressing, stressful and all those negative things. But the good times far outweigh the bad. Dance , laugh, live and love people. I know I will. Be back on after the sweatfest at the gym.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Wow has it really been that long????
I really can't believe it has been this long since I have last logged on. Life has been amazingly crazy. Way too much to write at one time but I promise to get back on here and update anyone who actually still logs on here to see whats up.
I have lost some weight, just joined a weight loss challenge today. GO ME....... been to rehab and back only to find I truly don't want to quit drinking and / or it just isn't the right time. My son moved out.................long story and still too stressed to talk about it. The thought alone numbs my arm. Same job, no love life....................fundraising still. I will be back on after the cancer walk. I really need to stay focused on my fundraising efforts until then.
I am not embarrassed or ashamed to openly BEG for donations to my walk to raise both money and awareness for cancer research. The shame would be in doing nothing and expecting something. I made a committment 5 years ago to fight the good fight in honor and memory of those I have loved and lost to the horrible disease of CANCER.
Fighting Cancer is an ongoing fight and it takes millions of people to get out there and spread the word and raise the $$$ so that someday we may find a cure.
So please help spread the word for TEAM WALK FOR DEE. We will be walking at the UMASS WALK FOR A CURE on Sunday September 13, 2009 in Worcester, Ma.
Every dollar counts. Please do what you can.
http://www.firstgiving.com/gwendolynbultron3
Thank you in advance,
Gwen BultronTeam Leader - Walk for Dee
I have lost some weight, just joined a weight loss challenge today. GO ME....... been to rehab and back only to find I truly don't want to quit drinking and / or it just isn't the right time. My son moved out.................long story and still too stressed to talk about it. The thought alone numbs my arm. Same job, no love life....................fundraising still. I will be back on after the cancer walk. I really need to stay focused on my fundraising efforts until then.
I am not embarrassed or ashamed to openly BEG for donations to my walk to raise both money and awareness for cancer research. The shame would be in doing nothing and expecting something. I made a committment 5 years ago to fight the good fight in honor and memory of those I have loved and lost to the horrible disease of CANCER.
Fighting Cancer is an ongoing fight and it takes millions of people to get out there and spread the word and raise the $$$ so that someday we may find a cure.
So please help spread the word for TEAM WALK FOR DEE. We will be walking at the UMASS WALK FOR A CURE on Sunday September 13, 2009 in Worcester, Ma.
Every dollar counts. Please do what you can.
http://www.firstgiving.com/gwendolynbultron3
Thank you in advance,
Gwen BultronTeam Leader - Walk for Dee
Monday, March 2, 2009
Hoping for a mini miracle during this economic crisis
I have been actively fundraising for team WALK for DEE for over a month now. To date not one donation has been recieved nor any new walkers recruited. I am trying to remain positive but am feeling really down about the lack of support. Each year I push to make the team more successful but feel like I am the only one pushing. It is heart breaking really. When you put so much effort and heart into something that means so much to you and you just feel alone it SUCKS.
I know times are hard and most of us are in a financial slump but there is always a way if you have the will. Every dollar counts towards this important cause. Cancer awareness and research is VERY IMPORTANT. Millions of lives are lost as well as impacted by this horrible disease.
The Umass Medical Center's Walk to Cure Cancer has become more successful with each passing year. So much has been accomplished to date. Here are some amazing facts as listed on their website:
Since the Walk to Cure Cancer began on Labor Day in 1999, passionate teams of walkers, formed by unions and their members from across the state, businesses and community supporters, have been instrumental in helping the UMass Memorial Cancer Center flourish from an idea to reality. Each year, as they set off from the starting line, walkers witnessed a changing landscape on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Medical School: from a groundbreaking in 1999, to girders outlining a structure in 2000 and finally a gleaming ten-story research facility, completed in 2001.
Since the Walk to Cure Cancer began on Labor Day in 1999, passionate teams of walkers, formed by unions and their members from across the state, businesses and community supporters, have been instrumental in helping the UMass Memorial Cancer Center flourish from an idea to reality. Each year, as they set off from the starting line, walkers witnessed a changing landscape on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Medical School: from a groundbreaking in 1999, to girders outlining a structure in 2000 and finally a gleaming ten-story research facility, completed in 2001.
In the ten years since the Walk began, the UMass Memorial Cancer Center has made great strides in its efforts to find a cure for cancer and has achieved major breakthroughs in understanding and treating non-Hodgkins lymphoma, leukemia and prostate, breast, colon, pancreatic and stomach cancers.
I am hoping people will find it in their hearts and/ or wallets to walk as part of Team WALK FOR DEE or spread the link to others. Online donations are quick and easy. As well as tax deductible. Who couldn't use a tax deduction right? It is as easy as spreading the cause to everyone you know. Please pass the links on to your family and friends and help us raise amazing amounts of $$ towards this important cause.
http://www.firstgiving.com/gwendolynbultron3
I know times are hard and most of us are in a financial slump but there is always a way if you have the will. Every dollar counts towards this important cause. Cancer awareness and research is VERY IMPORTANT. Millions of lives are lost as well as impacted by this horrible disease.
The Umass Medical Center's Walk to Cure Cancer has become more successful with each passing year. So much has been accomplished to date. Here are some amazing facts as listed on their website:
Since the Walk to Cure Cancer began on Labor Day in 1999, passionate teams of walkers, formed by unions and their members from across the state, businesses and community supporters, have been instrumental in helping the UMass Memorial Cancer Center flourish from an idea to reality. Each year, as they set off from the starting line, walkers witnessed a changing landscape on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Medical School: from a groundbreaking in 1999, to girders outlining a structure in 2000 and finally a gleaming ten-story research facility, completed in 2001.
Since the Walk to Cure Cancer began on Labor Day in 1999, passionate teams of walkers, formed by unions and their members from across the state, businesses and community supporters, have been instrumental in helping the UMass Memorial Cancer Center flourish from an idea to reality. Each year, as they set off from the starting line, walkers witnessed a changing landscape on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Medical School: from a groundbreaking in 1999, to girders outlining a structure in 2000 and finally a gleaming ten-story research facility, completed in 2001.
In the ten years since the Walk began, the UMass Memorial Cancer Center has made great strides in its efforts to find a cure for cancer and has achieved major breakthroughs in understanding and treating non-Hodgkins lymphoma, leukemia and prostate, breast, colon, pancreatic and stomach cancers.
I am hoping people will find it in their hearts and/ or wallets to walk as part of Team WALK FOR DEE or spread the link to others. Online donations are quick and easy. As well as tax deductible. Who couldn't use a tax deduction right? It is as easy as spreading the cause to everyone you know. Please pass the links on to your family and friends and help us raise amazing amounts of $$ towards this important cause.
http://www.firstgiving.com/gwendolynbultron3
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Valentines Day ????????
Valentines day is that day where the one you love is supposed to take an extra step to show you how much they love you. Why only one day a year? I never understood it. Isn't love something that should be shown 365 days a year? Why is it the one day where most men run around searching for some meaningless object to show a reflection of their effections. Do roses and candy mean love? I don't believe it does.
Valentines day was fun in grade school where you waited for that special boy to give you the tiny envelope asking you to be his. It was pure innocence and it was fun. Then as a teenager you wait for something special from your first love to show a sign that this is the one. He wants to be with you forever. Forever? Well back then you believe it means forever. Then as an adult you wait for your special someone to show up and bring you something of meaning. I guess it just changes as you do over the years.
I see Valentines day as a day of reflection. A time to reflect on your past, present and future loves. I think back to Dominic C in second grade. Every little girl waited for his card and I always got it. Cute huh? Then in high school when Justin said he loved me forever and would never leave. Huh? When did forever end so soon? Then as an adult I reflect at the latest versions of love and wonder why did I waste my time.
But believe me I am not bitter about Valentines Day. Good for those of you lucky ones who have found your true ONE and that everlasting love that little girls dream of.
I only feel bad for those who have settled down with the one we WANT to be that one. The one we HOPE will turn into that one. I myself would rather be alone than to be with someone I see as my only option. I would rather spend the day with my family and friends showing love. Shit I would rather spend a day reading books and watching movies by myself than to be in a clouded version of a relationship. A relationship with no future but only the hope that someday it will turn around.
Whatever, I just had to write this down. I had to share my thoughts. Happy Valentines Day to those of you who are with the right one. And for those of you in those shitty relationships I hope you can see through the rose colored glasses you are wearing and say to yourself " Next year I will be with THE ONE". Don't settle for someone rather than no one. Love yourself. Cook yourself a nice dinner. Shit buy yourself some flowers and treat yourself right.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Team Walk for Dee 2009
Today kicked off our fifth annual team WALK FOR DEE fundraising effort.
Team Walk for Dee started walking back in September of 2005 in honor of Doreen Pepin Durling who lost her 11 year battle with Ovarian Cancer. To this day she is dearly loved and missed. Dee was an amazing mother, sister, daughter, friend, cousin and more. I started this team to keep her name and memory fresh.
Now team Walk for Dee also walks in memory of Ronnie Pepin and Maria Caraballo who also both fought and lost their battles with Brain Cancer. Also Barbara Spencer who is in remission with Lung Cancer and Robert Pepin who is continuing his fight with Brain Cancer. These are our family members but we also walk with the knowledge that many others have fought and continue to fight Cancer. Many others have been effected by this horrible disease. We raise money for all families who have been effected by Cancer and all the other families who might be in the future.
Please check out our fundraising page @ http://www.firstgiving.com/gwendolynbultron3
We believe every dollar counts and any and all contributions will be greatly appreciated. Please spread the word and the link in hopes of assisting us w/ our fundraising goals.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Its all working out
It's been a while since I last updated and it could be a little while till I get back. I have been putting most of my focus on ME. I am living the ARE YOU READY lifestyle. I also joined the family's worship group on Monday nights. I am trying to be more open about where I am in life and seeing if I am ready for that change as well. I am not saying I am but I am pretty open to learning more. Not much more is going on. Just truly trying to focus on my weight loss journey and doing the worked that is involved in winning. I am online most days w/ my buddies on Mytrainerbob.com sharing stories and words of encouragement with them. It is a great support system and I love putting my energy and time into it. It is all working out and I am starting to really enjoy life..........
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