Well, I lost half a pound yesterday. OK, technically, I believe it was either .2 or .4 of a pounds, but whatever. I'm claiming half a pound! I'm still struggling with my food issues. It's an everyday thing, but that's OK. It is for alot of people. Our exercise specialist talked to us yesterday, along with the nutrionist. The exercise specialist wanted us to make a chart and be competitive with each other. Like, whoever does the most activity (one gold star equaling 10 minutes) gets a prize they've been wanting. Like for me, it WOULD have been John Mayer tickets, but it doesn't look good for a tour this year. That's OK, though, I'd rather him have a new album drop. Speaking of my third favorite man (Steven and Dad are the top two), he posted this on his blog after winning two Grammys Sunday night.
Wow.
Thank you everyone.
You know, it's a blessing to know that you can learn how to truly appreciate something while it's still around... I'm beyond lucky to learn how to accept the beautiful life I have without saying "I wish I knew then what I know now"... Sure, I'm a goofball (I'm generally just uncomfortable), and I have a lot more lessons to really take in, but to know that I can grow and change and trip and try to turn it into a dance while I'm still in the center of living my dream is just about the greatest thing ever.
I think Jason Mraz wrote, recorded and SANG one of the best songs of 2008, and I hope this makes it back to him...
To everyone waiting under the machine that drops records into their hands, be patient, stay tuned, and remember that I'll never stop thinking about you.
I'm going to bed!
thank you
thank you
thank you
John
*sigh* Ain't he grand?
So, my sister-in-law is on Facebook, yay! She posted some of the cutest pics of my nieces. Seven-year-old Courtney is ALWAYS posing, it's too funny.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Monday...fun.
Well, today at 1:15 is weigh-in. I’m sure I’ve either stayed the same or gained a couple of pounds. That ooey-gooey cheesy goodness at Panera last week is gonna do me in, I’m sure of it. We really have to get serious about our eating plan. We’re eating OK things, but we need to cut back on our starches (to four a day) and up the fruits/veggies. I finally ate a small salad last night after like three or four days of not having one. I wanna get serious, plan things out, and that’s what we eat...period. We walked down and back up the hill in our neighborhood last night. Thought we’d die, but we made it! We tried to go to the gym yesterday to do water aerobics, but there were like 10 people in that little pool, mostly kids. We thought we’d come back later, but didn’t, just decided to walk instead.
Yesterday was Mom’s birthday, and we all went to lunch together. My dad looks crazy, LOL! And, I couldn’t fix the red-eye on Mom, oh well. Aren’t they cute, though? I swear, my mom is me in 30 years.
My dad said the sweetest prayer yesterday before we ate, talking about how much he loved Mom and how he didn’t know what he’d do without her. Honestly, when I was younger, they argued ALOT. I don’t know what’s changed, but they’re nothing like that now. I mean, they’ll have little spats and arguments, but nothing like years ago.
We went to Circuit City Saturday to look for a Taylor Swift CD and a Katy Perry CD, but no such luck. Talk about picked over! But, we did find a racing game for our PS2. I beat the pants off Steven last night - three times, mwahahaha! *evil grin* And, he wonders why I won’t let him drive. ;) JUST KIDDING, SWEETIE! :-* I need to go to Wal-Mart later, tons of things to buy.
OH, John Mayer won two Grammys last night, woohoo! I believe one was for “Say” and one was for “Gravity”. We were playing that video game until 9:00, and then I went to bed. (Yeah, I know, I’m like 98 or something.) I’ll have to catch his performance and acceptance speeches on YouTube - OH, and his red carpet interview(s). Those are always pricesless.
Yesterday was Mom’s birthday, and we all went to lunch together. My dad looks crazy, LOL! And, I couldn’t fix the red-eye on Mom, oh well. Aren’t they cute, though? I swear, my mom is me in 30 years.
My dad said the sweetest prayer yesterday before we ate, talking about how much he loved Mom and how he didn’t know what he’d do without her. Honestly, when I was younger, they argued ALOT. I don’t know what’s changed, but they’re nothing like that now. I mean, they’ll have little spats and arguments, but nothing like years ago.
We went to Circuit City Saturday to look for a Taylor Swift CD and a Katy Perry CD, but no such luck. Talk about picked over! But, we did find a racing game for our PS2. I beat the pants off Steven last night - three times, mwahahaha! *evil grin* And, he wonders why I won’t let him drive. ;) JUST KIDDING, SWEETIE! :-* I need to go to Wal-Mart later, tons of things to buy.
OH, John Mayer won two Grammys last night, woohoo! I believe one was for “Say” and one was for “Gravity”. We were playing that video game until 9:00, and then I went to bed. (Yeah, I know, I’m like 98 or something.) I’ll have to catch his performance and acceptance speeches on YouTube - OH, and his red carpet interview(s). Those are always pricesless.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Darn you, Panera!
So, here we are, TGIF!!! :) Things have been a little crazy this week, sorry for the lack of updates.
My mom’s friend gave me the cutest watch. It’s silver and has little cats and food bowls and says “Meow” and “I love kittens!” Sweet. Speaking of my mom, Sunday’s her birthday, and we’re taking her to lunch. She has a favorite little hole in the wall restaurant, but it’s up in the mountains and doesn’t open until Valentine’s Day, I think. AND, speaking of V-Day, I think Hubby and I are staying in this time, probably make a nice, romantic, candlelit dinner and watch a movie or something. My choice of chick flick, of course!
I was supposed to go weigh Wednesday, but we had snow, and Steven didn’t want me to be out driving around more than I had to. So, we rescheduled for Monday, but in the meantime, I’m going this afternoon, since we close early, and weigh. I’m thinking I’ve either not lost or gained a couple. I know, I know! I cheated this week, though - remember “Letter to Myself”? And, I was using Panera broccoli cheese soup to get myself used to the taste of broccoli. Well, I’ve had it like three or four times this week...OK, maybe five. That’s not gonna help the scale, it’s just hitting me. Darn you, Panera, and your cheesy goodness! *sigh* Wish me luck, maybe a miracle will happen! Speaking of that, I was listening to “Healer” in the car on the way to lunch. It’s one of the songs we’ll be doing in Praise Choir this Sunday, so I’m trying to learn it. Such a moving song. “I believe You’re my Healer...I believe You’re more than enough for me...You calm my raging storm...You heal all my disease.” Made me think alot about my OCD and how I’m healthy now. :)
Hey, don’t forget - clicky clicky on the ads to the right and at the bottom of the page, people! I get money for that...well, after I get up to $100. Right now, I have $25, LOL! Hey, it’s a start!
My mom’s friend gave me the cutest watch. It’s silver and has little cats and food bowls and says “Meow” and “I love kittens!” Sweet. Speaking of my mom, Sunday’s her birthday, and we’re taking her to lunch. She has a favorite little hole in the wall restaurant, but it’s up in the mountains and doesn’t open until Valentine’s Day, I think. AND, speaking of V-Day, I think Hubby and I are staying in this time, probably make a nice, romantic, candlelit dinner and watch a movie or something. My choice of chick flick, of course!
I was supposed to go weigh Wednesday, but we had snow, and Steven didn’t want me to be out driving around more than I had to. So, we rescheduled for Monday, but in the meantime, I’m going this afternoon, since we close early, and weigh. I’m thinking I’ve either not lost or gained a couple. I know, I know! I cheated this week, though - remember “Letter to Myself”? And, I was using Panera broccoli cheese soup to get myself used to the taste of broccoli. Well, I’ve had it like three or four times this week...OK, maybe five. That’s not gonna help the scale, it’s just hitting me. Darn you, Panera, and your cheesy goodness! *sigh* Wish me luck, maybe a miracle will happen! Speaking of that, I was listening to “Healer” in the car on the way to lunch. It’s one of the songs we’ll be doing in Praise Choir this Sunday, so I’m trying to learn it. Such a moving song. “I believe You’re my Healer...I believe You’re more than enough for me...You calm my raging storm...You heal all my disease.” Made me think alot about my OCD and how I’m healthy now. :)
Hey, don’t forget - clicky clicky on the ads to the right and at the bottom of the page, people! I get money for that...well, after I get up to $100. Right now, I have $25, LOL! Hey, it’s a start!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
short and sweet
Well, here we are again. I’m afraid I’ve gained this week, like 2 pounds or more, I just have this feeling. Plus, I was 2 pounds heavier this morning than I was yesterday morning - that kind of clued me in, LOL! Well, I DID cheat this week, and our dinner last night wasn’t very calorie/fat-friendly (Jersey Mike’s). I’ve got to fight the urge to get Cheddar Rounds at 10:00, because I don’t have a snack here this morning. But, I’ve been drinking my Kool-Aid, and that usually fills me up.
I’m thinking about getting my paralegal certification or whatever it is with a paralegal. First, I’d make more money, and second, I’d feel better about myself. I think I could do it. I learn pretty easily, and I’m very detailed with the documents I produce. The nearest program is in Knoxville, though, as far as I know. I e-mailed someone I used to work with at the local university and have asked for their direction on who could give me information. There’s a school of law at UT Knoxville, that’s probably where I’ll get directed. We shall see.
This was short, I know, but that’s all the happenings in my life for today...
I’m thinking about getting my paralegal certification or whatever it is with a paralegal. First, I’d make more money, and second, I’d feel better about myself. I think I could do it. I learn pretty easily, and I’m very detailed with the documents I produce. The nearest program is in Knoxville, though, as far as I know. I e-mailed someone I used to work with at the local university and have asked for their direction on who could give me information. There’s a school of law at UT Knoxville, that’s probably where I’ll get directed. We shall see.
This was short, I know, but that’s all the happenings in my life for today...
Sunday, February 1, 2009
easy like Sunday mornin'
OK, so it's more like Sunday afternoon right now, but still...I have to have creative titles for these blog entries
Today's been pretty boring. We filed our taxes last night, and while we won't be getting back as much as we hoped and thought, we're still getting a refund. Whoopee! So, we went to Circuit City today, looking for a deal on a laptop, since they're going out of business. I'm now typing on a new Sony Vaio, and it's sweet! The only thing is, our stupid wireless internet here at home won't work with it. I have it plugged in with a cable right now, but I'm taking it to Panera tomorrow at lunch to make sure it's not something with the computer. I hope not, all sales are final, LOL! And, I get to eat lunch at Panera! Bonus!
We got up early this morning and went to early service as usual. Our choir leader's baby is still in the hospital, so she wasn't there. :( Then, we went to Sunday School and on to lunch at Quizno's. I had a regular size on wheat with cubed chicken, mozzerella (sp?) and marina sauce. It's not on the menu, but they make it for me and it's DELISH! Then, we headed to the hospital to visit our praise choir leader and her little boy. After that, we went to Circuit City and got the laptop and a case. $700 for everything. Not bad.
Yesterday, we went to lunch with my bridesmaids and then to a movie. Steven went to see Underworld, but we went to see Bride Wars. It was so cute and sweet. I cried. (Big surprise.) I highly recommend it. The next one I want to see is He's Just Not That Into You and then Madea Goes to Jail. The Madea movies are hilarious! I think my favorite is Madea's Family Reunion, but there's also Diary of a Mad Black Woman. They have a really good message, but they're funny, too.
Tonight, we're making homemade low-fat broccoli cheese soup and a small steak. I'm excited! I hope I've lost another bit on Wednesday.
Today's been pretty boring. We filed our taxes last night, and while we won't be getting back as much as we hoped and thought, we're still getting a refund. Whoopee! So, we went to Circuit City today, looking for a deal on a laptop, since they're going out of business. I'm now typing on a new Sony Vaio, and it's sweet! The only thing is, our stupid wireless internet here at home won't work with it. I have it plugged in with a cable right now, but I'm taking it to Panera tomorrow at lunch to make sure it's not something with the computer. I hope not, all sales are final, LOL! And, I get to eat lunch at Panera! Bonus!
We got up early this morning and went to early service as usual. Our choir leader's baby is still in the hospital, so she wasn't there. :( Then, we went to Sunday School and on to lunch at Quizno's. I had a regular size on wheat with cubed chicken, mozzerella (sp?) and marina sauce. It's not on the menu, but they make it for me and it's DELISH! Then, we headed to the hospital to visit our praise choir leader and her little boy. After that, we went to Circuit City and got the laptop and a case. $700 for everything. Not bad.
Yesterday, we went to lunch with my bridesmaids and then to a movie. Steven went to see Underworld, but we went to see Bride Wars. It was so cute and sweet. I cried. (Big surprise.) I highly recommend it. The next one I want to see is He's Just Not That Into You and then Madea Goes to Jail. The Madea movies are hilarious! I think my favorite is Madea's Family Reunion, but there's also Diary of a Mad Black Woman. They have a really good message, but they're funny, too.
Tonight, we're making homemade low-fat broccoli cheese soup and a small steak. I'm excited! I hope I've lost another bit on Wednesday.
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