Weekend Wrap-up

This was a good weekend. Friday night I met Mia, Jen and Angela at Parma in Lewisville for dinner. It was, as always, very yummy. I also finally got to give Mia her birthday present (she had to miss our joint birthday dinner due to the flu!) so that was fun. And, yeah, I got mine :).

Saturday was pretty busy. I started at 8:30 with the spin class. I don't know why - I think it was the bike - but it was much harder than the 24 Hour spin class. Same time frame, I just kept getting super high heart rate readings and very out of breathe. It felt great and I actually liked seeing scenery while doing a "ride". I made it through, but I was exhausted after I completed it! Jen was due at my place at 11:30 so I had a little time to clean up and rest. Luckily we were headed to the MAC counter for make overs (just for fun.... we were being girly) and so I didn't have to worry about makeup. I did, however, have wonderful red marks due to the sweat and heat on my skin. I looked like a leper. Kind of like my hives, just very temporary! Jen and I went to the MAC counter, got all glamed up and then had lunch at a new place in the mall -Kona. They have an awesome happy hour -- appetizer prices that are just great. You wouldn't think a place in the mall would be a happening hang out, but it really is a fun place. (Happy Hour is only for the patio and bar area, just in case you were intersted). (By the way, we tried the new Barbie for MAC collection. The makeup artist tried this pink lipstick on me. It was a pretty color.... just not on me. On the way to lunch, I was wiping it off....... all the other colors looked great on me though :)).

My Dad's birthday was on Saturday as well. He turned 60! Wow. Happy Belated blog mention :). We had dinner at Mariano's -- awesome Mexican food and the home of the first ever frozen margarita! They have great margaritas and pretty awesome salsa for the chips. (This has apparently turned into the weekend restaurant review......).

Sunday I woke up with a migraine. Argh! I HATE those. (like I am going to love them.....). I had to cancel Ryan that morning and really got no working out done on Sunday. I finally felt better and went with Mike to Frisco to visit an old friend of his (along with Mike's roommate and that roomies girlfriend). It was a lot of fun and pretty interesting to see Mike interact with someone from his past. The friend is married with a little one, so I spent a lot of the day talking to his wife and playing with the kid. All in all, it was a lot of fun.

So, today I got back into work. Yippee..... finally got my expense report done. I don't know why it took me so long, but I finally got it to my PM. I think that was the extent of my production today. Oh well. There is always tomorrow! (And, I did get some more things done. I wasn't a lazy brat today. )

So, happy Monday night. I think I am going to curl up with a movie and get myself relaxed so I can get some sleep. Good night!

Hurry up, 4:30!!!

The work day is almost over. And I can't wait. I am trying to get things done, I promise. But, I am looking forward to dinner tonight with Mia and Jen; Shopping tomorrow with Mia and Jen (yeah, I see a lot of Mia and Jen. Good thing I love them, huh :)); Dad's birthday is this weekend; and I am tagging along with Mike to visit an old friend on Sunday. It is amazing how last weekend was very slow and this one will be super packed. I am even going to a spin class on Saturday morning. Now, I know you are thinking, that is nothing new, you do those all the time, but this one is a little different. The instructor will project scenes from Oregon or Washington State (anything to simulate a real bike ride) onto the wall. Sounds like the pretty scenery will keep me from focusing on the pain :). I'll let you know how it goes. I have to get up and go to this because I had to sign up for it and there are only 8 slots. It is pretty obvious if I don't go. So, we'll see :).

Other than that, nothing much is going on. I will try to get a few things done before the day is over, but really, my head is at the gym right now.

I would rather be in Paris........

It is already Wednesday night! Hard to believe. "America's Next Top Model" premieres tonight so that is fun. It doesn't take much to make me happy :). I wasn't feeling too well towards the end of the day, so I didn't work out. I just came home and went to bed. I don't know what it was.... my stomach was just feeling wonky! I feel better, but still need to take it a little slow. It was annoying though. I was ready to hit the treadmill. I can't over do it though. I don't want an injury or long term illness. I work out with Ryan tomorrow and he has achieved the butt kicking in previous sessions. I really shouldn't worry about backsliding. I am still sore from Monday. He has definitely mixed it up and shocked my body off of any plateau i was on!!!

Nothing much is happening. Yes, we did get good news this week, but I can't share it at this time :). Other than that, I am just a working girl. (Okay, the girls on ANTM are actually annoying me. This will be fun.) I am trying to get through the week -- I have a lot to get done.

Okay, that was the check in for the time being! (The title of the blog means nothing, I just saw something about Paris on TV and it sent me back there.)

The Week

I got back from Corpus last night and let me tell you, it was a great trip. My hotel was right on the beach! I haven't been to the beach in forever and it was so beautiful. The hotel clerk gave me a room looking over the beach, so I got to keep my patio door open, listen to the waves and seagulls and relax. I played on the beach a little too. It was so nice and relaxing. The first night I was there, I just ate dinner and then went to bed pretty early. The second night, I hung out at the lounge in the hotel -- it over looks the water. I met this couple visiting from Iowa. They were pretty nice. I had seen the guy around the hotel, but I hadn't seen her until that night. The bartender made great pina coladas (I had one for Jen :)) and told jokes all night. This cracked me up though -- they said one of the places they wanted to eat at was the Whataburger. Um huh!!!???? They don't have them in Iowa. It just made me laugh my booty off. (Whataburger field is in Corpus so they had seen the sign and decided that they needed to check out the fast food). My one drink and back to my room plan turned into laughing and talking for 3 hours. I had to drag myself away since I did have to be coherent at work!!! (And in the airport on the way home, I met a lady who worked at Whataburger - in purchasing. )

I really liked my visit to our Corpus Area Office. Everyone was really nice and I got to meet a lot of people who I talked to off and on. Some of my problem children are in Corpus so it was also nice to meet them. This is going to be my last trip out for CPR. They have me doing so much other stuff, it just makes sense to give my final trip to someone else!

I really did not want to be up today. I am soooooo tired. It is a little better since lunch, but this morning was horrible. I left my brain at home. I need to hit the gym and then it is home to go back to sleep. I need it :).

later!

Update on Life

I have been off work since Friday and I guess I am ready to go back. Although, I will be going into the office for 4 hours and then flying to Corpus for work. I need to read up on what I can and can't take in the cabin of the plane. I know my MAC lip gloss is considered deadly so I have to pack it away. Geesh. It won't be too bad though. I am looking forward to it! I'll miss Mike, the furbabies and my bed, but it is only 3 days. I can survive.

My birthday was great. Thursday, Mike and I hung out and went to dinner. It was very nice to just have some quiet time with him. I took Friday off and had lunch with Michelle. And then we got our nails done and went shopping. It seems like a repeat of last year but it was still super fun! I hadn't seen her in a long time and so it was nice to catch up. We got free dessert and a couple of free glasses of wine at Cafe Express. Love the birthday hook-up!!!! Then dinner with the parents on Friday night. It was a good weekend all together (special shout out to Jen. She knows why ;).) I keep forgetting it is Monday -- my days keep getting thrown off!

Have a great week. Hopefully I will be able to post while on the road, but who knows. Talk to you later!!! I am going to spend the evening watching DVR stuff and scheduling the week in the tv. Yes, exciting, I know. (And I have already worked out today so I am just gonna chill. Actually, I worked out with Ryan and did Spin class. Go me:)).

Just Popping In

Just wanted to say Happy Valentine's Day!

That is all :).

The Week that was

So, this week actually went by pretty quickly. I had to go to Austin on Thursday for work so that kind of pushed things along. I got back late last night to mad little fur babies. They are just never happy when momma goes out of town. I had to go to the Austin Area office to teach CPR/AED training. It was pretty fun and the people in the office were very nice. It was pretty productive but all I had was the crappy hotel treadmill to work out on -- so I plan to hit the gym pretty hard this morning. Pilates is at 12:30 and I am in serious need of core/stretching. I hurt my left arm on Wednesday with Ryan -- tried to lift a little too much weight. It feels better now, but stretching will help it even more!

Tonight is my shared birthday dinner with Mia! We have the same birthday day, birth year. All pretty awesome. I can't imagine sharing a birthday with a better person. Luckily we all like sushi :). It will be a blast and I am sure some stories will come from that. I just have to figure out what to wear. What I really want to wear seems very impractical for winter time so we'll see...........

So, yes, my birthday is this week. It isn't until Thursday and I have to go through Valentine's day to get to it, but I turn 35 this week (but don't worry, Valentines day is still important!). I like Jen's thirty faux (although, now that I remember, I think that was a SATC thing too). It does seem a little better than my celebrating the 8th Anniversary of my 27th birthday. At least it shows that I acknowledge I am in my 30s....... :). I won't get all sentimental just yet since I do have 5 days and I need to get ready to go to the gym..... he, he! But it will call for a lot of reflecting (probably all internal -- you might not get to read about all of it). I am pretty happy all in all about where I am though. All the choices I have made in the past make me who I am today. I have awesome friends in my life, people who I know would be with me in a heart beat if something happened. And they know that I would drop anything to come to them. We have weddings this year, I am sure someone will get preggers soon (um, not me........) and we'll have some ups and downs. I have great parents who support me in all that I do, although sometimes they wonder what the heck is up. I also have the best boyfriend in the world. I am grateful I met Mike and very happy he is in my life. He is also included in the awesome friend section, so that is all........ :).

So, that actually might just be my reflecting post! Have a great weekend!!!

The Girlie Weekend

However, I am sure you don't want to read about every detail of my hair appointment on Saturday morning or my shopping spree at Northpark Mall with the girls :). I had a great weekend and it was definitely a lot of fun. I introduced Mia and Jen to Kiehl's eye cream and Mia introduced us to "Fresh". Or at least it was new to me. (I don't think Jen had heard of them either.) The whole point of the shopping trip was to find shoes for Jen's V-day dress. And they are hot, hot, hot! She is gonna look beautiful. You'll have to read her blog to find out her V-day plans :).

Okay, tonight I really didn't want to work out. It wasn't that I was hurting or even just totally exhausted, I just didn't want to go. But, don't worry, I made my happy butt get up and go to the gym. I figured I really needed it because I had a few too many sweettarts today. I was pretty proud of myself! I do, however, need new workout shoes. My current ones are starting to leave blisters. Not good when you want to motivate yourself to workout! So, I think that will be the big purchase this weekend. But that was my accomplishment for the day!

Okay, I think it is time to log off and go to bed. It has been a long day and I actually wore myself out on the treadmill. Later!

The Week So Far.....

It has been a pretty good week. Jury duty resulted in me sitting in a big jury room for 3 hours. I wasn't called to sit on any panels so I was dismissed before lunch. It wasn't too bad except for the creepy guy who decided to stare at me before our second break. Yeah, um, I just moved.

Other than that, all has been good. It has been cold and rainy in Dallas but I guess we need the rain. Hopefully it won't get icy this weekend because there is a shopping day planned. I don't want to slip into the parking lot at NorthPark Mall. Not fun! Jen is looking for shoes to go with her Valentine's Day dress, so we decided to make it a girl day (along with Mia and Angela). The Mac Store, shoes, I have to go by Kiehl's. It will be fun!

Okay, this will be short. I have to get a few things done before i leave. And I get to go work out tonight with Ryan. It is so dreary so it is a good thing. Otherwise, I might just want to go home and curl under the covers with the kitties. But I do get to cuddle on the couch afterwards with Mike and watch "The Office" so it will be an awesome evening :). It is a new episode, so of course I am happy.

Later!

Weekend Wrap-up

This will be a quick blog because I am running out of steam and need to go to bed soon! Friday I was expecting the service guy to set up my DVR (had to bring a new box, blah, blah blah). They call at 6:00 to let me know I have to reschedule. Um, not okay. I had to call back and set up a new appointment. They can't come until Tuesday 11-2. Yeah, that aint gonna work. I have jury duty. And if that wasn't happening, I have work! I decided to just go to the center to get the box on Saturday morning. Long story short, got the box on Saturday morning, set it up and all is hunky dorry. After calling them again because the menu wasn't lining up with the channels. What the........!!! It shouldn't be that hard to set up a freakin DVR. It is working now. But still.......

Mom and I drove to OK on Saturday afternoon to go to my cousin Amy's baby shower (well, I guess the party was really for baby Madyson, but she was being held by me and really no help with the opening of the presents....). Mady is soooooo tiny. She is less than 5lbs and man, it was just so weird to see her. I have never seen a baby that small in real life. Her sisters (9 and 6)are putting Cabbage Patch kid clothes on her. She is a beauty though. They pretty much let me hold her the whole time since they see her all the time. I did steal her from my Mom though. Sorry :). The wonderful thing was that as tiny as she was when she was born, she has no health problems and is doing very well. She even has a lot of hair. I wouldn't have thought she would,especially when she wasn't "cooked all the way"! They got some awesome gifts -- cute baby stuff. If you are really interested, I can show the pictures.

Tonight, the SAG awards were on! And I am so happy -- The Office won Best Ensemble for Comedy - TV and Little Miss Sunshine won for ensemble for Movies. I watched Little Miss Sunshine on the way to OK on the portable DVD player. It was so good! If you haven't seen it yet, you have to. I knew I'd like it, but man, it was great. I laughed and I cried. Sometimes at the same time. But, yes, you must see it! And I was happy they won. And I got to see Mike tonight, so of course that makes me happy :).

Have a great week!!!

Sigh....

No, I really have things to do today. I got the bulk of things done, so now I am just waiting on people. That stinks, but that gives me a chance to catch up on blogging. It has been awhile and I am sure everyone is just dying to know what I did this past weekend. :).

My cousin Amy had her baby this weekend. She had a little girl, Madison. Madison was a little early (well, a lot early. She was due on my birthday!). Apparently she is very healthy and I get to meet her this coming weekend. I have a slight sore throat which better go away. I doubt I will be allowed to get near Madison if this continues. Her baby shower is this weekend so that will be fun. I get to go to Target and look lost in the baby section. Always amusing :). What else does a newborn need besides onesies and diapers? I don't think much more!!! Well, since it is winter, I might need to get a few blankets. She is so tiny though - 4.4 lbs. She does live in OK so a trip is necessary to go to the baby shower. But that is cool! So, there are two babies on either side of the family we get to ooh and aww about!

This past weekend I also went to a bridal show in Ft. Worth with Jen, Mia and Angela. It was a lot of fun, and I did get to taste the cake Jen will have at the reception. They will have to drag me away from the cake table. That stuff is good! Very moist cake. We tasted another vendor's cake and truthfully, Jen's vendor was MUCH better. We (everyone than obviously Jen) met her coordinator at the reception site and Jacklyn (sorry Jen, if I spelled it wrong!) is very sweet. Also very on her game. We will definitely have a blast at the reception. As long as I don't go on a major sugar high from the cake :).

Other than that, I just got to hang out with Mike. That was very nice! We watched the Colts/Patriots game on Sunday night. Now, I am not a huge non-A&M football fan, but that was a great game. I will be rooting for the Colts in the Super Bowl. So, yes, I know who's playing, and what date it is on. Not that anyone had doubts, but in years past, I really could care less who played.

Okay, I think it is time to get back to work. The only amazingly fun thing this week is adding more cardio back into my schedule. I did a re-assessment last night with Ryan. I wasn't too happy, but it was all my fault. I was a cardio slacker. So, back to it I go. I don't want to have to sit there and say, yeah I know exactly what happened, had all the control in the world and didn't do anything to change it. Gonna change it now!

Later!

Snow Day

The weather turned bad and I decided to stay home from work today. As previously stated, our building closes when DISD closes. And guess what the only school district was that did not close today - DISD. But I really didn't feel like getting out with the crazies in the traffic, and sitting there for an hour or two. I didn't have any pressing work and I really think the office is going to be dead today, so why risk it? Getting into downtown would have been a pain. So, I have made today an Office Season 2 marathon. I haven't done that in awhile so it is a lot of fun to watch it again!

Stay warm and happy Wednesday!!!!

So sad

That's all I have to say about the Golden Globes last night. Although, the cast looked great. That wasn't based on what I saw at the show because I never saw them show the Office table! I had to find the pics on-line. Anyway, yes, I am still mad........... I am sure "Ugly Betty" is a nice show, but well, um, I guess I have nothing nice to say, so I will move on........

I got pictures of my cousin Kelsey's wedding this past weekend and she looked so beautiful! It was fun to see the pics and with as many as Katie sent, I really felt like I was there! It was great.

Okay, so this is a short blog. I got in late today because I had a dental appointment. No huge ordeal like last time so that is good. Later!

The Golden Globes Tonight

Oh, and before I forget, the Golden Globes are on tonight. Now, I wouldn't be mentioning this, but the best show ever has two nominations: Best Actor for Steve Carell and Best Show. Last years acceptance speech by Carell was great (if you haven't seen it, you have to. I am sure you can find it on youtube. Or, go to officetally in the margin of my blog and they have link through there.). And of course, "The Office" will win tonight! I don't plan to watch the whole thing -- lets hope that all the "good" stuff is at the end so I won't miss it. Next year, I really think Jenna Fischer needs to get a nom. She is just amazing in this show!!!

Rainy, Freezing Update

The weather hasn't been too great the past few days and so I have been in hibernating mode. I haven't wanted to leave these past few days. I actually did get up and out this morning because I had an 8:00 appointment with Ryan. Since I live close to the gym and it wasn't too icy going there, I figured I had no excuse. I hadn't worked out since Thursday, so I needed to go. It was a good workout and since his 9:00 couldn't make it in, I actually got a little extra today. It is nice being a favorite client -- I can get a little extra time when needed :). Mike has to work today, but he went in a little later to let the roads clear. Since he took Tiger, the cat, to the vet, and the vet is close to me, I am cat sitting her. She is hiding under the bed and Sierra is hissing at Simon. I keep telling her HE belongs here.......... Sierra really doesn't seem to care that Tiger is here and it is kind of funny. She is taking it as an excuse to be mean to Simon. Yes, I know, poor Simon.........

I do have to running around some today. Well, I guess I don't have to, but it would be nice to get out some more. I had a brief flash of brilliance to go to spin class at noon, but really, I already worked out today :). So, I think I am going to Kohl's since I still have a gift cert for there. It is close, so I won't have to deal with the crazies.

Well, that is it for the day. Congrats to my cousin Kelsey who got married this weekend in Reno. I can't wait to see the pictures. Stay warm and have a happy Monday!

(Oh, I need a good suggestion for eye cream. One month before my 35th birthday and i am seeing crows feet. Nobody else sees them, but they are there.........)

Nothing Much

Well, yeah, I know it has been over a week since my last post. Really nothing too exciting has happened since the last post! Unless you really want to hear about my booty kicking workouts or how everybody at work is a total nut, I don't have much to report! The weekend was okay. Mike and I had dinner on Saturday night to celebrate our 6 monthiversary. I told him we don't have to do that again for another 6 months. There is just something special (in my mind) about hitting a 6 month mark. Yes, I am a silly girl, but it makes me feel happy. And it was sweet that he indulged my silly, romantic nature.

I had a hive attack on Sunday night, but just on my hands. It is really annoying because they are somewhat swollen still. I think it is going down, but I have been debating whether to go to the doctor -- I think at this stage though, the swelling has gone down enough that they can't do anything. I am just tired of popping benedryl! The stuff is great, but really, a body can only take so much. I worked out hard yesterday and that usually helps with the hives -- and it did. I plan to do spin class tonight and that should help as well.

Well, that is it for me. I hope everyone has a great day! I promise to write sooner next time!!!

First Post of the Year

Just saying hi! This is my first post of 2007 and so far, it has been a good year :).

Okay, I remembered last night that I forgot to add one accomplishment from 2006 to yesterday's blog -- I got my Master's Degree! How I forget something I had been working on for 2 years is beyond me. Probably because it happened so early in the year. Who knows. Anyway, I thought I would let everyone know I hadn't forgotten!

I have tomorrow off -- I really do want to get back to work and my normal work schedule, but due to the death of President Ford, government employees are getting a day of mourning. So, by working in a government office, I get the day off too. So, I will be working out in the morning and then who knows what else. I might even use some of the gift cards I got for Christmas. I do know I want to get my nails done. Yeah, very selfish, I know :).

Later!

Happy New Year!!!

Well, here we go -- the end of 2006. A lot has happened in this year. Our family welcomed the most awesome baby, Chloe, into the world. I met Mike. I lost a lot of weight and a lot of inches. And lots of other great things. My friends have had some awesome things happen to them too. Yeah, there have been some down times, but all in all it has been wonderful. I look forward to 2007 and all the things it has to offer.

I do have to brag on myself for a minute though. I did a work out with Ryan today and we reassessed. So, here is my progress -- from last year at this time to now.

Then: Now:
Chest: 40 inches /33 inches
Waist: 39 inches /30 inches
Hips: 44 inches /38 inches (yeah, the hips didn't really want to go down any....)

Total weight lost: 25 lbs
Total Body Fat Lost: 10% (was 35%, now 25%)

Seriously, if I can do it, anyone can!!!! I hated working out and didn't think I could give up my chocolate. I love working out now and can easily fit chocolate into my eating plan, without feeling deprived. It was hard, but I feel like it was an accomplishment that I can keep going with.

Now I need to get ready to go to Mike's for New Year's Eve. We are taking it easy tonight. He is doing his night security job at his apartment complex. So, while he works, I will be drinking champagne and watching movies. I figured as long as I can kiss him at midnight, it doesn't matter where we are.

Have a wonderful New Year's Eve and a great beginning of 2007!!!

My forgotten review of the Office

With the excitement of last weekend (car tow, holiday parties, etc), I TOTALLY FORGOT to give my review of the best show on TV. The Office Hour Long special last week (and actually, last night too) was everything I had hoped for in the show. It was funny, it was sweet, it just ROCKED!!! NBC repeated it last night so I think I am on my 4th viewing of the show. And I laughed each time. I was happy to watch it again since I can now pick up little things I missed the first, um, 3 times......... So, yes, it was a great Christmas present for me. From NBC. Aren't they sweet! If anyone missed it and has a desperate need to see it, then I have it recorded. And I will probably watch it a few more times this weekend. I am that dorky. Be proud that you know me :).

My Last Work Friday of 2006

Friday afternoon! The Friday before Christmas. The Friday before my week long "vacation" begins. I put vacation in quotes, because this next week will be spent home in Dallas, no place exotic. But that is perfectly okay. More than likely I will do girly things like Manicures, Pedicures, facials and massages. Oh yeah, and spend time with Mike....... :). I will also spend a little more time at the gym since I will have more time. I really need to go now because lunch has made me very full. Plus, Paradise Bakery has some yummy cookies. It is in my calorie count and I made a conscious choice to "cheat". It was very worth it. So that probably means no wine tonight though! It is all about trade offs. Funny Downtown Dallas sighting. I was walking to the Bank of America building and ran into my Dad. On the streets of Downtown. I think he almost walked past me. Mom, hit him for that! :). I still look the same with my hair pulled back! He doesn't normally work in Downtown (although when he does, he is in the other Federal Building) so it was kind of a surreal thing :).

3 hours and I get to leave. I don't think we are getting out early for the holidays. They don't shut the office down. Although there is nobody here and the parking lot is slowly emptying. I could take off early and use PTO, but really, there is no point. I am off all next week anyway. I have all my Christmas shopping done. I can't wait to see what I got and to give mine away! I really can't wait to see Mike's reaction to mine :). I think it is pretty awesome. I hope he loves it. If not, well, I can always use it!!!! It was a flash of brilliance that I am very proud of :). Can I build this up much more!!!??? He, he.

If I do not get to blog over the next few days, I want to wish everybody a wonderful and safe Christmas. I am planning to meet Jen and Mia for a Christmas Eve brunch (which, actually would make an awesome tradition. Although I guess we need to do one first.............). That will be awesome. Then whatever from there. I do want to go to a Christmas Eve church service as well. I think we have that one pretty much taken care of.
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while only a few people will get why I am posting the words to Santa Baby, I am still gonna do it!

Santa Baby
written by J. Javits and P. Springeroriginally
sung by Ertha Kitt
"Santa baby,
slip a sable under the tree,
for me
I've been an awful good girl
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, an out-of-space convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you dear
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be oh so good
If you'd check off my Christmas list
Boo doo bee doo
Santa honey,
I wanna yacht and really that'sNot a lot
I've been an angel all year
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need, the deed
To a platinum mine
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, I'm filling my stocking with a duplex,
and checks
Sign your 'X' on the line
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
I really do believe in you
Let's see if you believe in me
Boo doo bee doo
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I don't mean a phone
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight"

I need a helmet

I appear to be very prone to hitting my head on things. I did it today at lunch and I did it a few weeks at Jen's apartment. So, while telling this story to Mia and Jen, Jen says I need a helmet. Actually, very true. Luckily it hit me on the hard part of my head so it really didn't hurt. I was a work lunch though. Nothing more embarrassing than being clumsy in front of the people you work with on a daily basis. And then the restaurant people are looking at a table of OSHA people thinking "uh oh...". It was my own silly fault, and they did make sure I was okay. :).

Really nothing else is happening today. Okay, so it is 4:00 and something could magically happen, but I am just hoping this is a low-key evening. I am going to work out with Ryan, let him kick my booty and relax at home. Top Chef might be a re-run, but that is okay. I am still gonna watch it.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Don't ask why there is no space between paragraphs in my posting! I tried. It won't show them in the published results. I am not a dork, I promise!

No title.........

This picture was taken with my cell phone last night. Simon gets all cute when it is time for bed!

I doubt anything will be interesting for a long time after this past weekend. You will just have to deal with a boring blog today! The only thing really to report is that I am super sore today from working out with Ryan last night. It has been awhile since I have felt like I can't move -- we've been working on flexibility and balance, so there have been no super weights that kick my booty. I actually missed the soreness -- kind of glad its back :).

I did get a gift card in the mail for the company that I do the dance classes through. I forgot that if you buy a class in Dec, you get a gift card ("for yourself or someone else" as they said). And it was in the exact amount that my dance class cost -- the one I missed Friday due to the horrible traffic. I really thought that was cool and a very nice surprise. So, sometime early next year, I will try this all again!

Have a great Tuesday! I know it is rainy and dreary, but it is still a good day :).

Dude, where's my car???

Warning -- this is pretty long!!!

The weekend started early on Friday morning with a good workout, then meeting the gals for a day of shopping and fun. We had lunch and browsed Southlake for some great bargains. Luckily Ann Taylor Loft was having a sale, because apparently I was destined to get a new outfit from there. I did actually buy stuff for other people too... I wasn't completely selfish :). We got our nails done at the Nail Bar (Jen has previously written about this place). It was a pretty cool place. You sit up a bar and they give you wine if you wish and you just relax. The people working there were very nice and I enjoyed talking with everyone! The plan was to leave at 5 and make it to a 7:00 dance class in Dallas. It usually only takes me an hour to get home from that area. Yeah, not Friday night. 2 hours later, I am pulling up at my apartment. So, even if I ran in, changed, ate something quickly, and left, I would have still been pretty late. I missed the class. Not really happy about that, but what can you do!

I went to dinner with Mike, his two cousins, and my brother on Saturday night. Sushi is awesome :). I went to Mike's apartment during the day and parked in what I thought was an appropriate parking spot (Mike just moved to a new apartment in the same complex.). We will get to that later on. Went to dinner (Mike drove) and had a very nice time. We get back to his place, look in the spot where my car is supposed to be and well, no pretty green Jetta. Um, well, where did that darn thing go!!!! Mike springs into action trying to figure out what the heck happened. There is no broken glass (to indicate someone stealing it) so we begin to wonder whether I got towed for being in the wrong spot (keep in mind, Mike said it was okay to park there....... :)). I call Mesquite police and yes, I was actually towed. So, at least it wasn't stolen. Not the best situation, but I can handle a tow better than a stolen car! Mike calls the tow company, we find my car, but it is going to cost some money to get out and they don't take credit cards. So, the late night ATM run takes place. We find an ATM, Mike gets out money, and we make our way to get my car. We finally spring it and I go home to try to sleep. I am kind of wound up by this point! But Mike was great in finding my darn car and I appreciated the fact that he was trying to keep me from getting hysterical! I only cried once :). I thought that was pretty good.

Sunday was a much better day. Due to lack of sleep the night before, I actually slept most of the day. Sunday night, Mike and I went to a Hanukkah party at his Aunt's house in Frisco. She lives far, far away. The party was very interesting. The food was bagels, lox/cream cheese spread, egg salad, and latkes (with either sour cream or apple sauce). His aunt Ellie made most everything. For dessert there was bread pudding, and an assortment of little breads (gingerbread was my favorite). The bread pudding was awesome!!! And she made that homemade too. Apparently she used to own a tea room............

When Mike's cousin arrived with his two kids, they lit the Menorah. It was the 3rd day (I knew that one!) but they had 4 candles. That kind of confused me. (One is to light the other ones. They were very open to me asking questions.). It was very sweet because the 2 1/2 year old (held by his father) lit the candle and "led" the blessing. Part of the blessing was in Hebrew and the other part was in English (it was also on a disc so they followed along to it). It was actually very moving because it was an outward symbol of the Jewish faith -- I guess you'd equate it to the nativity scene for Christians. But generally at a Christmas party, you don't have that outward sign of what the holiday is about. Does that make sense? It was very moving and I could tell very special to them.

They then brought out presents for the kids (and there were only 2 of them, so the kids racked it in!!!). There was a lot of Elmo. So cute. We did white elephant gifts and I ended up with Rubber duckies, bathroom confetti (not silly string), and an alarm clock (it was Mike's, I stole it and he really doesn't want the rubber duckies so I get all the gifts.:)). The rubber duckies are actually going to CA for baby Chloe. I think they will get more use there with her!

I am very tired this morning and trying to figure out when I can sneak away to Starbucks to get the latte. I didn't get home until about 11 and fell asleep even later. After all the excitement of the weekend, I probably need another day to just sleep!!!

Have a great Monday!!!

Holiday Cheer

Well, I can say that there was no lack of wine and alcohol at are Holiday Party here at work! No, we didn't drink it here on site at the office! We did a gift exchange (Chinese, Yankee swap, white elephant -- what ever you want to call it!). I ended up with a bottle of champagne, so that is one less thing I have to worry about on New Year's Eve. There were bottles of wine, a pomegranate drink mix, and even a 6 pack of Corona! Yeah, we know how to party here... The food was awesome and the decorations were very cute. It was pretty fun and I really enjoyed it. I have one more White Elephant gift exchange this weekend with Mike's family. We'll see what the major theme of that one will be :).

Today is my Friday and I am starting to feel the end of the day come on. It doesn't help that I feel very full from the lunch. I am working out tonight and that will be a good thing. Then I get to head home for the Office! Don't bother calling between 7 - 8. I won't answer................ :)

Later!

Question

In the song "Most Wonderful Time of the Year", why is there the line "There will be scary ghost stories"? I tried to google the song and meaning, but all I get are the lyrics. If someone can help with this I'd be very happy.

Tomorrow is the Christmas party here at the office. I have to bring a salad and I will be bringing a white elephant gift (I think I will be picking up the liquor filled chocolates -- that really should go over well here!). That should be fun. Tomorrow is also my Friday, since I am taking off the day Friday to do some shopping, lunching and manicuring with my gals (Jen and Mia in case you are thinking on that one!)

And tomorrow is also an HOUR LONG EPISODE of "The Office". I am so freakin excited. You might think you know my excitement, but you don't :). Merry Christmas to me :). And I have heard it is awesome. I hope so -- I have such high hopes for this! I know, I know, you think it is just a TV show. You just are missing out!

Later!

Friday Afternoon

Well, the week is over and I am very happy for that. I was pretty productive today. Not only did I get some actual work done, I even got some gifts ordered online. I think I have the perfect gift for Mike, but since he reads this blog, I am not saying anything else! Mia and Jen know what it is though and they think it is good. So there. (Mom, I can tell you later :)). One more week before my brother comes home! So cool. I still have to run and get his present. I am not sure if he reads my blog or not, so I won't say what I am getting him either. I do know what I am doing though. Wow, just a blog of secrets today, huh!!! I did get my doll house for the Angel Tree here at work. I started with a Barbie Princess house, but I decided that to make that fun, I'd have to get her a Barbie too. And than she'd only have one doll..... so, I went and found a really cool doll house that has all the parts and 4 little people and a doggy. And it was reasonably priced and actually what you would picture a dollhouse looking like. I would have loved it at age 5. I do need to find a Toys for Tots to give the other doll house to. I know I could take it back, but some little girl would enjoy that toy.

This evening is Jen's bridal party gathering at her place. I am really looking forward to it. For some reason I have been wanting Champagne and darn it, I am taking it tonight. Mia apparently has had the same craving, so it is all good. It should all be fun. Getting us all together is usually a riot. And there is nothing better than bonding with girlfriends to give renewed energy. Plus, lots of good food and drinks :). I am sure I will have plenty to write about later on.

I need to get some things done before I leave for the day. Mike is next door at the Convention Center doing registration for the "Rock" marathon on Sunday. I am going to see him before heading home. Then I have to make the brownies and go by the store. Luckily I don't have to be at Jen's until 8:00, but I do want to get in some rest time! I am actually going to skip the gym tonight -- I really do need a rest!

Later!

yay Thursday!

I had a good day considering I had to sit in a cube all day long. I like being in a training environment -- whether teaching or being taught. I just like it, especially if it is a good class with an engaging trainer (and of course, I am always an engaging trainer :)).

I had yogurt covered pretzels and yummy mint holiday things at home after work. Thanks to Mike. It was so sweet! I was expecting the pretzels, but the mints were a nice surprise :). And very yummy after a workout. Don't worry, I didn't scarf them down as to negate the effects of my workout. Just to get a taste!!!

I worked out with Ryan tonight and I thought it was pretty tough. All good. I did see a gal training at the gym (with a trainer) who was just doing everything wrong! And the trainer wasn't correcting her. She was doing half ass lunges, crappy bench push ups, and really bad squats. I kept looking at Ryan like "help her!" (obviously since she wasn't his client, he can't do anything). I find it funny that now it just really bothers me when I see someone out of form while working out. If I have to do everything perfect, I just think everyone should :). I know Ryan is tough and very picky on my form, but I also know that it is why I have seen the results I have these past few months. I know, I know, I shouldn't really be concerned about the workout of someone else..... I will mind my own business!

Okay, time to get ready for bed! Later!

The Mid Week Review

Howdy! I just spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Medic First Aid and CPR training class. Why two days to learn CPR??? Well, I was becoming a CPR/First Aid certified trainer. So now, I am not only certified to perform CPR, I am able to train people to certify on CPR. And First Aid, and the AED. It is actually pretty cool. The plan is to go to our Area offices and teach these things -- much cheaper than bringing in an outside vendor. I keep thinking there is also a good little side business that can eventually be done with this thing!!! But tomorrow I do get to go back into the office and see what fun has occurred while I was gone. I can only imagine.

Other than that, it hasn't been just too exciting. I finally got my car washed today (and lucky me, Wednesday is a special manager price. I was excited!). I have been in serious PMS mode, so yeah, hormones have been a little out of whack. Not good at some points :/. But it is all good. I am looking forward to girls night on Friday night at Jen's. Gotta figure out what goody I am going to bring! I think I am going to find a yummy fat free/low fat cooking to bake. There are a couple of meringue cookie recipes that look good, but I have never made meringue in my life so..... should I attempt it now? Probably. To be adventurous :).

Well, I am going to get ready for bed! My workout this afternoon just really kind of whipped me. I did cardio but did 45 minutes of intense elliptical. All good, but my body is just tired. I have Ryan tomorrow night and then I really think Friday is going to be a rest day. I probably deserve it :).

Great Surprise

Yesterday afternoon was pretty cool. My mom called to let me know that my Aunt Beverly and two cousins Amy and Brandy from OK were in Allen at the outlet mall. So I drove to Allen to spend the afternoon with them. I hadn't seen them in forever so it was pretty nice. Cousin Amy is pregnant and this is the first time I got to see the pregnant belly. She looks so cute! And she is due on or around my birthday. Just thought I'd through that in :). I didn't buy anything for anybody else. I did find a great coat for me, so of course I snatched that up. It is just yummy feeling. And a couple of shirts from the Ann Taylor outlet. That was a nice outlet store and possibly my favorite :). I also got a couple of tank tops for working out in and some kitchen stuff. I found so many awesome kitchen gadgets, but seriously, I have no place to put them. I think I can actually make due with what I have for now........ :) I left Allen at 5:30 because Mike and I had a Sushi night date. And the sushi was wonderful of course. We then went home and watched the 2nd season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm". Some seriously funny stuff!!!

Today is my low key day. I may venture out the the grocery store so I have some lunch food for next week. Other than that, the big thing is to hit the gym for cardio. Cardio is my friend, cardio is my friend............ Have a wonderful Sunday!!!

Finally.... the switch to Christmas Music

It is Dec. 1st, so I feel it is okay to finally switch to the Christmas station on the radio. I heard the Hippopotamus song at lunch so I was very happy. Mike has yet to hear this song. He will think I am even crazier than he already does...... :). I don't care. It is what makes me so lovable!!!! I actually know what I am getting most people for Christmas so I am good. I just need to go buy the gifts. I think I have also given sufficient ideas for me. All is happy in present land. Except, I don't know what to get my brother. Oh, he is coming home for Christmas!! Yay! I don't tell him enough (or ever...) but he is a cool brother and I am pretty proud of him. He seems to have no fear in trying new things and learning more and more. Wow, a Jon love fest. Would he be embarrassed or happy? :)

Okay, the winner of the worst excuse for staying home from work award: My apartment parking lot has ice and I can't get out...... seriously. This was actually called in today. I want to ask her at what temperature water freezes. I don't think she gets the concept. And even if you didn't feel safe at 7:30 AM, every thing was pretty much thawed by 10. And this is the same woman who will moan that she does not have any PTO for Christmas time. And, the excuse makes her look very dumb. Even if that was my real reason, I think I would have lied....... like I am sick or something. Seriously..... when I thought she couldn't get any dumber......

Now onto my favorite thing of the day (besides the Office, which was pretty funny last night, btw): Yummy Bath and Body Works - Wicked Hot Chocolate bubble bath/body wash. Sinful smell that just makes you think you are washing with real chocolate. And the smell lingers for a long time. I go into my bathroom and I can still smell it! My second favorite is the Apple Spiced Cider body wash. It is amazing what they can do these days with bath products.

Okay, Friday afternoon is almost over. I have done my big thing for the day (register for a class next week), so I might just Christmas shop...... or maybe actually work :).

Later!

Almost Snow Day

I am sitting at work because, well, for some reason all the bad weather is AROUND Dallas, not actually in my area of Dallas. There is nobody in Downtown today (well, except me and a few of my co-workers). The weather is cold, rainy and dreary. I kind of like it actually! I found my gloves, so that makes it much better. I did realize this morning I need some cuter winter clothing (yes, random thought). There is no plan to shut down the office at this point since DISD is still open and most of the major school districts are still open. That is our gauge for office closings. And I live so close there is no point in eating up my PTO to stay home. Actually, I had a very fast commute this morning! Nobody was on Central and no one was coming into Downtown. It really isn't too bad - I'd just be home watching TV. I do plan to leave a little early though to avoid road problems. I think 2:30 or 3 is good.

Other than that, there is nothing really going on in the world of Kim. It is pretty status quo, which is really not a bad thing these days. I do have plans next week to hook up with a few friends from ZC. Yes, I actually liked one or two of the people I left behind........ I hadn't spoken to them in forever. They didn't even know I had a boyfriend! It had been awhile. :)

Okay, time to get a little more done. I have a quiet office -- I need to take advantage of that fact! Speaking of Office..... there is a new episode on tonight!!! And it is written by the creators of the British version -- I heard it is pretty awesome. But, yes, I believe all Office episodes are awesome........ So, well, it is extra awesome :).

Later! Stay safe and warm!!!

The Best Feeling EVER!!!

Well, Texas A&M WON against tu yesterday afternoon and it happens to be the best feeling in the world. Mike and I went to the Corner Bar for the 2nd half of the game and A&M was already ahead 6 - 0. I am very glad we went. I would have probably been content to yell and scream in my living room, but yelling and screaming with fellow Aggies was such a rush!!! So, in those final moments, when it looked like we had actually won the game, nerves were pretty high. It was just a matter of keeping the ball under control and away from the Texas end zone. And we did it!!! It was so funny-- the feeling was like we had all been playing the game with the team! I ended up talking to the gal sitting next to me because we both had to keep ourselves occupied during the last 2 minutes! But I just was so HAPPY!!! 6 years without a win against tu. And it ended! The team played awesome -- the hits those guys took seemed to not phase them at all (although I read that off the field, the body was showing signs of the big hits). And, well, even Coach Fran did good. Now he just needs to lead us to victory against OU and Tech.

Thanksgiving was very good. And too much food was consumed as normal! I really need to get to the gym today. And start my food logs again. I kind of let it slide these last couple of days. But all is good. I went to Mom and Dads for lunch, then met Mike in Plano at his Mom's house -- popped in and said hi -- and then we went to his friends house. It was all pretty good. And I have some yummy pumpkin pie (mine :)) left........

I think that is it for today. I need to figure out what i want to do today (besides Pilates class). I think I do need to run to the grocery store to get "real" food.

Have a great Saturday!!!

The Parking Lot is Getting Empty

As the day goes on, there are less and less cars in the parking lot. Kind of expected being that it is the day before Thanksgiving. I was actually busy this morning, but this afternoon has slowed down. That is not all a bad thing, since I have found some good new recipes to try out.

I have to go back to the grocery store this afternoon since I didn't get everything I needed at Central Market last night. And I am kind of dreading going to Tom Thumb. The crowds are gonna be massive! Yesterday, at CM, they were crazy!!! I actually witnessed a lady start yelling because they ran out of brown paper bags to bag her groceries. Um, lady, Happy Thanksgiving to you........ I was hustled to the express lane by the manager (I was a little over the 15 items!) and was out pretty quickly. And I had the nicest check out gal. And I didn't yell because they didn't have brown bags!

Well, really nothing else to report today. My evening is going to be full of cooking and watching Top Chef :). Maybe I will even get some ideas from them. It is the Thanksgiving episode.

So, I am sure I won't have a chance to blog tomorrow - Happy Thanksgiving to all! I am thankful for my supportive family, supportive friends, for Mike (everybody now -- AWWW), and for my health and ability to move and be physical. Some people just don't have that and I am lucky. I am also thankful I no longer work at ZC!!! (But we all know that!!)

Later!

(BTW..... The font color is supposed to be for Thanksgiving. I realize it looks kind of burnt orange. Obviously not my intent....... although, while on the subject "Go Aggies!!" If we get rid of the coach, we might actually have a chance to win on Friday......... more later. I am not talking smack AT ALL before this game....... )

The Short Week

And the goal this week will be to make myself look busy at work. I actually have little things I can catch up on so a short week with no one in the office is probably a good thing. There are more cars in the parking lot than I thought there would be, but I am guessing as we near Thursday, they will start to dwindle.

The weekend was pretty good. I took it easy and was happy with that! I saw Happy Feet yesterday with Mom. It was very cute and the animation was amazing! Really, if the penguins weren't dancing and singing, you might just think it was live action. I thought it was a little long for a kids movie but it was still very good. I did think it went into environmental issues that possibly kids couldn't really understand (or at the least the way they did it was a little older for the kids). It had some great points, but at one point it got too intense even for me. I really have no idea what a kid would take away from it. Still, very good and I do recommend it! The next movie I want to see is "Fast Food Nation". I don't know if I have convinced Mike to see it yet, but I do plan to see it at some point (with or without someone).

Okay, time to get some work (ha, ha) done. Have a great Monday!

Another Week Goes By

It was a pretty good week too. I didn't do too much outlandishly fun, but I had a good week. Ryan kicked my booty on Monday. I was sore for days!

We had a luncheon yesterday at work for Thanksgiving. One of the guys made brisket that smelled awesome. I am sure it tasted great. But, again, people seemed shocked I didn't eat meat. Um, we have had 2 or 3 luncheons before this and every time, they seemed shocked I don't eat meat. The same people..... And I get the same questions. Why, how long, how do you get protein, why do you still eat eggs and drink milk..... are you against all meat or what? People, people, I don't mind talking about my vegetarianism to you (well, now it is more like restricted meat eating since I do occasionally eat fish -- had to come back to Sushi.....). Just don't look at me like I am from Mars. I am not against eating meat, I just prefer not to do it. If organic/free range chicken was cheaper, I'd eat it. But, well, it is cheaper to keep it out of my diet. I don't care if someone else wants to eat meat in front of me. Your choice. Mike does, and I don't run screaming for the door. He even has been allowed to keep meat in my freezer. Nobody makes a big deal when I turn down asparagus and we ALL know how I feel about asparagus!!! So, yes, I drink milk and eat eggs but I only buy Organic (plus, it is free of the hormones, which is a whole other story!). Yes, occasionally leather slips onto my body, occasionally I will accidentally eat a soup that has beef broth instead of veggie broth. Don't do the "AHA!" thing. This is my choice to do my one thing for me. Okay, I got that off my chest.....

This weekend is going to be a lot more lowkey than last weekend. Tonight I am cooking dinner for Mike and I . I expect we will watch the Netflix copies of Curb your Enthusiasm and just have a nice evening in. I am not sure what else is planned for the weekend but I will be dropping off food to Jen for her church's food drive. I feel blessed and I know that others aren't so blessed so the food I deliver will help a family have a nice Thanksgiving dinner. I adopted an "Angel" from the Angel tree and I am looking forward to buying dollhouses and girl clothing. She is 5 :). I am pretty sure she is going to get a little Weeble doll play set. ( Mom, did you find my Weebles from when I was a kid?). Yes, I still love the Weebles. They apparently had a Haunted House and Ghost Weeble........ um, how did I miss out on that one, Mom and Dad??? :)

Have a wonderful weekend. Congrats to Jen on her 2 lb weight loss this week. She is such a rock star! And I love that I have someone who will email me and just ask about my workout schedule for the day (cardio tonight, by the way). She keeps me in line too. And she sends the BEST Weight Watchers recipes my way.

Later!

Happy Friday

We had the day off today since it is Veteran's day, so this morning was spent going through a hard (but awesome) workout and then a trip to the nail salon. I was over in that area anyway and since my nails looked like crap, I needed to treat myself. The lady who did my nails put me in just total bliss. The massage she gave my arms was fantastic! I really think I almost fell asleep. I didn't get my toes done, but that will probably be later next week. I didn't think I had the time!

I found the cutest thing at PetsMart -- a cat sleeping bag. Seriously..... Nope didn't buy it. That would have been a waste of money. Those cats have access to every blanket and pillow in my apartment. They don't need a special one for them. Speaking of cats, the carpet is supposed to be cleaned today, so more cat herding took place. I had been in and out so the did get to roam some. But they are back in the bathroom.

I think we are about ready to go. My Aunt Gail and her friend Karen are visiting from CA and we are about to go to high tea at a restaurant in Plano. I really have no idea how this became a tradition, but somehow, someway, we always go to high tea when Gail or my other Aunt Polly come to visit. It is fun to go be girly for a while. Oh, and Gail brought pictures of Chloe so I am very happy!!! She has gotten so big and is so darn cute!!! (Chloe, not Gail...... not saying Gail isn't cute, I just wasn't talking about her in that particular moment...... And plus, do you really think I would tell the world my Aunt has gotten so darn big.....??? )

So, happy Friday! Later.

People are so on the ball......

Well, not really. I was expecting to get my carpets cleaned today and well, guess what. The darn order was never called in by the leasing office. And I am sure it was that freakin leasing agent who wasn't too on the ball when I went in to sign my lease (Yes, Jen, the same one who said "it took you long enough"). Not very happy just because I had to lock Simon and Sierra in the bathroom all day. Now I have to do it again. However it did lead to the funniest text message of the day -- Mike asking how he was supposed to get the cats back into the bathroom. Just picturing him herding the cats. Anyway. I expect it done this week and now I am also trying to think of something else they can do for me.....

And I went to vote today at my local polling place. The polling table was slow as molasses and seriously, there really weren't that many people. I think the old lady behind the table got overwhelmed because she just got up and walked away. Seriously. Without saying a word. They were rigging lights (it is really kind of dark in the Village Country Club) so I can understand some delay. But say, hey, this guy will be right with you, I am not the normal polling person and thanks for voting. Don't just pick your booty up off the chair and walk away. I was 2nd in line and it took me 30 minutes (all together -- but the bulk should be actually voting, not checking in!!!). Okay, that is off my chest. I voted, worked out and now I just need to relax and watch a little Election day coverage.

Later!

Icky Migraine

Well, this morning I woke up with a migraine and of course, I didn't go into work today. I had no migraine stuff in the house, just regular Advil. While that is good for a regular headache, it doesn't cut it with the heavy headache. So Mike sweetly brought me some Excedrin Migraine and boy did that do the trick (thanks baby!!!). We hung out today and well, I am now addicted to "Top Chef" on Bravo. I am happy I found it early in the second season, so I am actually all caught up now. So far, I want to try all the recipes they create on this show. I am sure I can modify them to be vegetarian and a little healthier. I even have a favorite I think will make it all the way. So, now I am addicted to Top Chef and the Office. My friends will have to just put duct tape over my mouth to get me to shut up about them :).

My headache was gone about mid-day and while I was still feeling kind of weird, I went ahead and worked out with Ryan. I told him I had been sick so he put me through a modified workout. It still hurts, but it wasn't as tough as he normally pushes me. We did measurements today and well, I did actually go up in body fat (only a percent, no worries), but I did loose inches (and about one lb). All is good, however I learned I actually need to eat more. I lost muscle. I'll reset and go from here. I don't want to loose that muscle! All in all I was happy though.

So, that was my day. It was great to hang out while Mike studied. And to get him addicted to another tv show with me :). Also, remember to VOTE tomorrow. No matter what party you choose to support, exercise that right to vote!!! My opinion is that you can't complain if you don't voice your choice at the polls.

Good night!

Never Mind...

Not sure what the frak happened, but apparently Coach Fran can't lead us to victory in the all important conference games! The guys played great, but it just came up short. So, well, never mind. The game was way too close and I always hate that. It leaves me screaming at the TV. And that just leads to a sore throat.

So, it is time to go work out now. Have a great Sunday!

A&M

A&M plays OU tonight. I promise that I will not be too much of a pain when we when tonight Dad............ :)

Hope your Saturday was awesome. I watched movies, played around the house and really nothing else. But it was all good.

Catch up on the week

While I am waiting for Mike to come over, I thought I would write a little to catch folks up on the week. Nothing too huge happened. It is a full moon coming because the women in the office went crazy again. Seriously, I can ALWAYS tell when it is about to get to full status. They get more witchy (with a b) and evil. Amazing. I ignore them. Today I had training so I was out of the office. I took a class at the OSHA Ed Center which was pretty cool. I did laugh because they thought since I worked for OSHA I actually knew answers. I kept having to remind them that I had only been there 6 months. It was a record keeping course and actually stuff I had done at Canon. But it was nice to meet new people and get away from evil women (who, actually claim to be Christian. That is another posting all together - nasty people who claim to love the Lord. Really, never would have guessed with the way you live your life......). Funny thing about the class. I sat next to a woman who works at Rent a Center, which is where Mike's sister works. And of course, this woman knew Brenda. It was random and very funny.

I am not sure what we are doing tonight but I am getting very hungry and I hope he gets here soon. And tomorrow is Cosmic Cafe with Jen. I look forward to introducing her to a new and fabulous place. Well, I haven't been there in a few years, but I do remember it as fabulous! Congrats to Jen on her 4.6 lbs. And to Angela too!! I am so proud!! It is great to see the success of friends and I know she is very happy with it. (And Jen, I did the cardio today like I had planned!).

Well that is it. I am alive, happy and right now just very hungry.... :)

Later and Happy Weekend!

All the scary movies!

Today was spent enjoying my new digital cable. Apparently it is cheaper for me to have 150 channels than standard cable. So, here we are. I have lots of channels and since we are so close to Halloween, I am happy with all the scary movies. And, yeah, On Demand programming is pretty awesome. They even have exercise "videos" that I can pull up in the morning before work. But that isn't the highlight of my weekend. :)

Last night, Michelle's work had a Halloween party and so I went along with her to that. It was a lot of fun and I wore the same costume as I did last weekend. Only difference was that I braided my hair instead of having it in pony tails. Wow, big change, I know. It was a lot of fun and since I hadn't seen Michelle in forever, it was a really good time.

Okay, I think I might actually work out since I have been a couch potato all day! Later

Argh!!

Okay, the week has been crazy. First of all, though, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON!!!! My "baby" brother turned 29 today. Yipes!!!

So, Monday had way too much drama at work. I was looking out the window and I saw a firetruck and ambulance pull up. Then another fire truck, and then 3 more more firetrucks. Oh, and then 2 Homeland Security Police cars......... what the frick is going on?????? I am looking on line, calling Mike asking if there is anything on the news -- nothing!!! So, well, I guess we'll just keep looking out the window. The firemen rope off the area -- yeah, not a good sign -- and then move back about 100 feet. Um..... what about us???? Turns out there are some "suspicious" packages outside our building. Wow, that is a new one for me!! The bomb squad comes out and I get to watch the bomb robot. Actually, kind of cool. However, my favorite was the guy in the blue hazmat suit. He (or she, couldn't tell!!) looked like an alien. They closed off the block, closed our parking lot, and all this was still going on about 3:15. I am trying to figure out at what point do I need to call Ryan to let him know I was stuck.... I called him and then 10 minutes later they opened the streets. So, yeah, I went to work out. It was weird -- it was pretty stressful seeing all this going on outside the window but I guess inside I felt things were going to be okay. And it was. We really had to joke about it, but it is very scary to see these things happening outside the window. I did like Mom's comment "Why are you still in the building?". I couldn't tell you why we didn't evacuate........... but I just trusted they knew what they were doing!!!

Tuesday I drove to San Antonio for a meeting with Valero for some training incentives that we have going on. The meeting went well, but it was raining on my way home today!! I left San Antonio at 2:30 and got home at 7:45. Austin traffic was nuts, rain was nuts and I really just wanted a transporter to take me from there to here. I am definitely happy to be home. It is, however, time for bed. Yes, I realize it isn't even 9 yet. I am tired.

Later!!!

Friday Afternoon.........

It looks like a tree has exploded on my desk. I have files everywhere. I think my mind is about to shut down! It is 2:30, so I really don't have that much time left at the job, but I don't want to waste the afternoon. I think people have decided to act up -- don't know why, but they have. I have a couple of employee issues happening. Obviously I can't tell you, but trust me, they are the height of stupidity. I am definitely ready for the weekend.

So, nothing to report. My evening will be very boring. Grocery store, gym, movie. Serious party animal, I know. I am going to bake. I found a recipe I am going to try out for a thing called Chocolate Pumpkin Amazingness. It is vegan, but we won't tell my guinea pigs who I give it too!!! If it is good, I will post the recipe here. We are going to a Halloween party tomorrow night at Jen's cousin Jen's house. I am really looking forward to it! I have to say, I want Halloween to get here quickly because Chloe has a pumpkin costume and I am dying to see her. She is cute already. And babies in Halloween costumes are cute. So, cute Chloe in a pumpkin costume -- the cuteness might just be overwhelming.

Okay, really, I want to be outside playing. Now. But I can't -- darn it! I have a couple of more things to do and then I will be able to cost. Might as well be productive while I am here! Later!!!

Getting Chilly

I really am loving this weather, but when you have the fire alarm go off in your place of work and you have to stand outside in it for 30 minutes, it is not so good! Yes, we had another fire alarm go off today. At least I am only on the 6th floor. I didn't bring a coat to work since I was just walking from the car to the office -- or so I thought. I am wearing long sleeves, but very thin material. I did borrow a jacket, but I was still freezing! There was no fire, but an alarm was tripped. Fun, fun. And then we have to come back into the building and all go through security again. So, 9 floors worth of people try to squeeze back through the metal detector and the x-ray machine. My toes are now finally thawed!

I found out today that I am going to San Antonio next week for a training thing so I am going through the process of working with the travel department and getting a corporate card. Hopefully it won't be too much of a hassle! I will only be gone Tuesday and Wednesday, but it will be good to meet the big players in the National Office training group.

Well, that is it for now. I have to get back to work! Have a great day!

Kim

Funny thing

As I was walking back from lunch yesterday something caught my eye on a car facing the street. I looked down and it was an arm sticking out of a trunk. Obviously one of the fake Halloween arms! I laughed so hard. Someone has a good sense of humor!!! I think if I see it again and I happen to have my cell phone, I will get a pick to post. It was pretty random and made me smile!

Okay, nothing much today. Just working like a busy little beaver. The day has gone pretty quickly. And it is nice and pretty outside. Love it!

Have a great Tuesday!

Rainy Days!

I did not want to get out of bed this morning. It was rainy and chilly and perfect to cuddle with the kitties under the comforter! But, here I am. Oh well. I have lots to do, so it is good I am here!

This weekend was pretty low key. I made dinner for Mike on Saturday night and we watched DVDs. The chili turned out pretty good, although I did forget to get eggs to make the corn bread. So, with the lack of neighbors to borrow an egg from and no desire to head back to the grocery store, we did without corn bread. I may have to make beans so I can use the cornbread mix. There was plenty of food, so I guess it didn't really matter!

Other than that, it was pretty low key. Now I am headed full force into my week. Things are all good. And there is a Halloween party this weekend so that is something to look forward to! If is at the house of Jen's cousin, Jen. I have a Catholic school girl skirt that actually fits again, so I might be doing that costume again this year. I change my mind 50 times before the actual parties, so I might be wearing cat ears. But the object is to dress for Halloween as cheaply as possible:). And I already have the shirt and skirt for the school girl outfit!

Have a wonderful, rainy Monday! Later!

Saturday

We decided not to do the dance class last night but ended up at Javaletto instead. It was probably good we didn't dance because I was in the beginning stages of a headache. Relaxing was what I needed. Mia, Jen and I then decided to go to Snuffers and I actually had the cheese fries. Oh, those things are so good. It was split between the three of us, so any harm was minimal :). I came back home and watched "Final Destination 3". It was Friday the 13th so a scary movie seemed appropriate!

I realized as I am watching the A&M game that I haven't been as rabid as I was last year. No calling for the head of Coach Fran, no crying on the keyboard when we lost to Texas Tech. Not sure why! They do seem to be doing better this year and they are really looking good today against Missouri. Missouri is a ranked team and it would be awesome if the team kept up the momentum and beat them. I won't say anything else as not to jinx them!!

Well that is about it. My most exciting thing today was a Pilates class with the crazy pilates teacher. She was trying to be funny but really, she seemed to enjoy the pain we were in. She was a sub and since this is the first time I have been to this class I don't know if the permanent teacher is just as nuts...... I am cooking dinner tonight for Mike. I am making chili although I thought it would be a little cooler tonight. Oh well. I am still making it. Have a wonderful evening!!!

Later. (Yes, the maroon font is on purpose!!!)

Random Tidbits for Friday

1.) The Office was super funny last night. I am sure I will be watching it again soon with Mike. I usually end up watching them 3 or 4 times. Nerd alert, I know!

2.) The weather is perfect. I am getting out of here at 2:30. No special reason. Friday afternoons are slow, so might as well take some PTO. I will enjoy the weather to the fullest extent possible.

3.) I am doing the Nike Hip Hop Dance Funk class (or whatever it is called!) tonight again. I am meeting Mia and Jen. This will be good since the only thing missing from Wednesday night's class was someone to look at and laugh when I was fumbling. We are then going to have dinner!

4.) We did a re-assessment last night and while I haven't really lost any weight (a lb), my body fat % went down and I have lost more inches. He said I actually might not loose much more since I am building that muscle. It is fine with me. As long as the body fat and inches continue to go down, I am good!

5.) Really, that is all. I got paid today so that is a good thing. The sun is shinning and life is pretty darn good. Plus, I leave the office in 1 hr. 45 min. If this place was like the fictional office I love, I might never want to leave. sigh :). I have stuff to do, I think I am more itching to get outside and enjoy the weather..........

Have a wonderful weekend and I will talk to you later!!!!!

Darn it, I need TIVO

Okay, so I started watching "30 Rock" last night and since it has Tina Fey, I know I am going to love it (which, by the way, I did). It had some great laugh out loud moments, and Tina is just a genius. Or so I think! Anyway, "America's Next Top Model" is on at the same time and that is my favorite mind candy show. Now, I can watch the end of ANTM, but the beginning 1/2 hour is always more fun. And tonight, there is the Office, which I will always watch before any other show. But I might want to catch "Ugly Betty" every once in a while. And since I record "The Office" for Mike, I can't just fully record "Ugly Betty". Oh, what a dilemma :). You would think they didn't replay reruns ad nauseum later on!!!

I did go to the dance class last night - it is Nike Rock Star Far East Funk --- or something like that. Jen can correct me! She was the one who told me about it in the first place. 24 Hour is holding these classes at various locations and my gym just happens to have it. However the class is at 8:15 at night. But I went and had a blast. I didn't need the extra cardio session afterwards because this class is actually designed to keep the heart rate up -- basically not like the other dance classes where you stop, learn the step, then go on. It was a lot of fun, but it is a lot of Hip Hop like moves and I have no rhythm. But I had fun so all was good.

Okay, that is pretty much it. I have to go back out to Mesquite at noon for more of the conference. At least I am getting away from the office!

Later!

No title..........

Not really much happened today. We had a conference in Mesquite for work. It was all pretty interesting. I had a brief part -- talking about training -- but mostly I was there to meet people and put names to faces. That was pretty cool. I am going back out there tomorrow afternoon as well. More training information. Let me tell you, they are on a training push. That should actually make everyone feel better. We are working to make sure Americans can go to work and be safe. It is kind of cool that I have some kind of part in that! Okay, very random thought.

I am SO happy the weather is turning cooler and staying that way. I have the windows open and it is so nice. My electric bill from last month was super duper high and I was not happy!! Oh well. With the heat, I guess it was expected. Still didn't like it though.

The plan tonight is to watch some tv and then go to the gym for a dance class and possibly more cardio -- depends on how much the dance class gets my heart rate up. Yes, again, I am a dork. :) Have a wonderful evening!

Columbus Day

We had the day off today so I got to spend a nice day relaxing. Slept in, took the mid-day Spin class (yeah, I know most people don't think of that as relaxing.....) and then I got to see my magic finger massage therapist. I am guessing that is why I am so sore right now! I know I have said that previous Spin teachers kicked my booty, well this one definitely kicked my booty. I actually only made it through 45 minutes!!! Granted, I was also pushing the resistance up more so I guess I really had a hand in my own butt kicking. It felt good though! After my massage, I spent some time with Mike before he headed out to dinner with his mom. It was a pretty good day and I think I might even turn in early.

This weekend was good. I had dinner with Mia on Friday night. Sushi -- always good! Then we found our new favorite place. It is call Javalatto and it is a coffee, tea, pastry, and gelatto place. And the atmosphere is wonderful. I ordered a latte and a mint chocolate chip gelatto to share with Mia. The guy forgot to charge for the gelatto and then said it was on him. That was very cool! Of course, free food will always make us go back :). Yeah, we were going to go back anyway, but that helped seal the deal!

Okay, time to close it all down and start to wind down. Later!

Spin Class Saves the Day

Yesterday was not a good day mentally for me. I was cranky, irritated and wanted to kick someone in the head with my heel. I freely admit it. I made it home okay and was already going to hit the Spin class that evening, but realized I really needed to go to get some aggression out. I had a teacher that I had never had before and truthfully, he didn't look like he could keep up with a class..... I figured he must be able to since he was an instructor, but thought it might not be a hard class. Oh, was I wrong. That was the hardest I had worked in a long while in a spin class. It felt great and afterwards, I was ready to clean up and just relax.

I am doing much better today and all is good. I have been able to get some stuff done and that feels good. It is Thursday and I am starting to get that end of week feeling though! I have Monday off for Columbus Day, so if I can make it until tomorrow afternoon, all will good.

Everybody have a great Thursday! Later.

It is too dang hot for fall

Seriously, 90 + degrees!! It is fall. Doesn't mother nature know that!!!??? Last week was perfect and now I sweat walking to the car again. Okay, so it isn't summer hot, but we should be breaking out the sweaters and cool fall outfits. The State Fair is going on and it definitely doesn't feel like Fair weather.

Work has gotten much busier in the last few days. Like I said before, this job is all cyclical. But I am learning a lot and that is good. I guess I should get my presentation ready for the Area Director meeting next week. Really, it isn't anything too interesting, but I have to do it anyway.

Well, that is it for today. The weekend was good, just seems like it was ages ago (even though this is Tuesday!). Have a great Tuesday!!!

Another Thursday

Today was my first day back in the office this week. It was kind of hard to get back into the swing of things. And, of course, the big things don't come until the end of the day. Basically I have to get Oil, Gas and petrochemical training set up for my safety people and present it in two weeks. I have help and the order is coming down from the National Office so it shouldn't be toooo hard. I have support. I just love how it goes "Hurry Up and Wait". And the lady I work under is on vacation for 2 weeks, so basically I am her for those 2 weeks. Not a problem because I can get very bored in that office if it is slow. Okay, I can get bored in any office when it is slow.

I worked out with Ryan tonight and then came back to rest and clear my mind. Oh, and the Office came on at 7:30. Tonight's was so funny!! And Jenna Fischer (Pam, the receptionist) will be on Jay Leno tonight, so I am going to be staying up past my bedtime (or maybe I will just record it.......). That is it. Ryan kicked my butt tonight -- it is amazing that I pay for pain. Tomorrow I am going to hit the gym before my hot date with Mia and Jen that night. Spending time with the girls is always good :). He and I are going back to two times a week, which is good. Saturday mornings are probably best suited for yoga class. Sunday mornings are suited for Spin class!

So, time to figure out bills since I get paid tomorrow. Figure out how much money I get to play around with this next two weeks!

later!

Trip to the Zoo

Okay, so the plan was to take a lot of pictures. Well, I remembered the CAMERA....... there is nothing I can do with it without the MEMORY CARD!!! I forgot to take it out of the computer after I downloaded Ghost Bar pictures. Yes, I could have bought a disposable camera but decided against it. So, you will just have to take my word on things :).

I really like how the Ft. Worth Zoo is laid out. They did a very good job. And the animals have plenty of space to roam considering they are pretty much in captivity. Mike fell in love with meerkats. It was so funny. He apparently has never watched "Meerkat Manor" on Animal Planet! These little guys were sooooo cute! And a little fatter than the ones you see on TV. That is understandable considering I am sure these zoo guys have a greater access to food! They had some obvious personalities too. Very funny little animals. At one point Mike asked if they would notice if we swiped one and he put it in his cargo pockets. Um, probably!!!

The big cats were so cool! I love cats -- big and small -- yeah, like you didn't know that :). And it is amazing that the little quirks that I see in my housecats can be seen in these huge cougars and mountain lions. Even the way they lay when sleeping. Very cool.

I did see my hippo - whole reason for the trip (just a reminder - mom adopted the hippo for me from the zoo for Christmas.) He was under water a lot, but I really don't blame him. He did pop the head out of water and I was able to say hi. i thought the enclosure for the hippos was too small but I guess they just need a large pool and not much more....... Another thing we saw was a bug exhibit. And in this bug exhibit were roaches!! Argh. I couldn't look, I had to get out of that building. I would be more than happy to give them a raid bomb to take care of those. They didn't give me any explanation as to why roaches shouldn't be anhilated but I am sure there is some reason they were in there. I love animals but come on. They aren't animals!!!

Well, tomorrow I have to go back to work. I think I am going to head to the gym tonight after some rest. There is a dance class that I will probably go to. I did spin last night after working out with Ryan in the morning. I figure tonight I can take a "fun" class for cardio. Not that spin isn't fun...... :) I hit a plateau and have a 2 week lb goal so it is time to get serious!

Later

The Joys of Days off

I was supposed to go to Galveston this week, but since that didn't pan out, I decided to take my pre-arranged days off anyway. While it might have been smart to save vacation days, it has been nice taking these days off. Yesterday I had lunch with Michelle and it has been forever since I have seen her! It was great to catch up. Mike and I went to see "Hollywoodland" last night. It was a good movie. Somewhat slow is places, but it turned out to be a good one. I didn't know much about George Reeves (the original Superman) and so you get some insite into his life. Not to much though -- kind of made me want to do more research!

Today will be just hanging out. I worked out this morning with Ryan. It is amazing 8:00 AM on Saturdays and I am full of pep. 8:00 AM on Tuesday and I want to stay in bed. It was kind of funny. But we made it through the work out and I am now ready to tackle the day. Mike and I do not have anything huge planned today. We were going to Ft. Worth, but that was before we remembered that he has school tonight. So, we are going to go tomorrow. I am going to go get my car serviced and we are just going to hang out. Nothing too huge. I think he has homework to do. So, tomorrow is the Ft. Worth Zoo. I plan to have lots of pictures!

Well, that is my Tuesday. Nice, happy and lazy. Well, not lazy if you count the beating I took by Ryan :).

Have a great day!

Thursday!

I am kind of tired today. I think the cloudy weather is affecting my pep. I am sure a good workout this afternoon will have me wired for the rest of the night. I am so freakin excited though about today. I do realize that everybody is probably aware now of my love for "The Office". Luckily, Mike finds it cute. I am up to date on their public appearances and I have pretty much watched them all. Even Mike is texting me saying "they are on right now". Love it. Anyway, the premiere is tonight for Season 3. If you call me between 7:30 and 8:00, be aware that I won't answer. I will even ignore Mike. And he knows it! (Well, actually, he will be at school, so I don't have to worry about ignoring him). This show is now my new "Friends" and "SATC". Okay, enough of that!

Workouts are going well. Ryan keeps finding new ways to torture me. But that is okay, because my jeans fit great.

Really my only major fun thing this week was Ghost Bar on Tuesday. Natalie's friend got us on the list -- it is probably my last time to ever get to do that since Natalie is moving this weekend. Oh, my cousin is getting married sometime -- not actually sure when they have set the wedding date, but I think it will be a perfect opportunity to get to go back to CA. Her boyfriend just proposed this weekend, so it might be a few weeks before they set the date. Mom says she got our Grandma's engagement ring.... so sweet :). Another cousin is getting married in Oct. No comment on how his mother found out....... But congrats to Steven on his upcoming nuptials!

Okay, I think that is it. I need to get some food into me or the blood sugar will crash and I will get cranky. Since my cube neighbor has decided to talk all day and not do any actual work, it might be important to up my tolerance level............

Later

My Saturday!

Okay, first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!! We will be getting together later this afternoon to celebrate :)

So, today was Simon's visit to the vet. Sierra apparently thinks I am going to take off with her because she has been hiding since I got back. I haven't seen her since I got home 30 min. ago! Simon is perfectly healthy and was actually a very good boy at the vet's office. I did get some insite into why the two fur babies were deciding to sometimes use the comforter as a litter box. They didn't do it too often, but once is really enough. Yes, every once in awhile they would defecate on the bed. Sheets are easy to clean -- comforters have to go to the dry cleaner. The vet and I were going over reasons -- besides the litter pan being too dirty. It is now cleaned out 2x a day (if possible). But he also said the introduction of a new person (ie: Mike) could have triggered something. I knew that. But, this surprised me, that it could of been a positive thing in the kitties mind. Like, "I like you, welcome." If that was the case, I wish they would have brought him something else......... But, point is, all is good in the kitty world now. Hopefully.

Okay, time to finish cleaning the apartment. Later!

Okay, so I am a lazy bum

I am sure everyone is thinking that, so I will just come out and say it. Really, nothing fascinating happening in my life though. I work, work out, hang out with friends, see Mike. I haven't seen any great movies lately, although we did watch Scary Movie 4 last weekend and it made me laugh. If you are looking for some mind candy, that is a good movie to watch! The Office, Season Two came out on DVD yesterday and so I picked that up. It was late so I didn't have the all night, DVD watching marathon, but the episodes I did watch made me laugh out loud.

Work outs with Ryan are going well. I was a slacker last week and only worked out 3 x (only once by myself), but this week I am back full force. I woke up mega early yesterday morning (4AM......... the world looks different at that time) so I actually went to do cardio at 5 in the morning. There are more people than you think at the gym at 5 AM. This morning I did manage to stay in bed until the alarm went off. And then some. I don't know why I just decided I needed an early morning yesterday, but hopefully that has all passed. I didn't like the way I was feeling towards the end of the day! And I still had my Ryan work out yesterday, so I really could have used the sleep!

Okay, that is it. Really. Like I said, nothing too interesting has been happening. I have just been living life! And that is a good thing :).

Have a wonderful day!

The end of the week!

I was too busy celebrating the win of "The Office" at the Emmy's to write anything this week. Okay, not really but I needed to come up with a creative reason I hadn't written..... an excuse better than "I just didn't want to". It has been both the most uneventful week and the strangest week. I swear, people just kept changing on me. Not a bad thing, but a lot to take in on Wednesday morning. For example, one of my friends is moving to CA -- I knew she was, but she announced that it was in 3 weeks. Most of the people who read this know the situation, so there is no reason to rehash! One good thing about her moving is that she is going to go through all the clothes she doesn't want to take with her -- and I am the same size she is...... So, I will possibly getting some new clothes out of the deal :-). Okay, I will miss her too, but hey, this is a good way to remember her.

Ryan is moving to a new gym so I am following him to the new place in Highland Park. If you know of anyone who needs a trainer, let me know. He is awesome and I get referral "free sessions" if I send him people. There really wasn't that incentive at 24 Hour, but now that he is building his own business, I wanna help him out. We did re-assessments last night and it is still coming off. I hit the old goal number and now I am pushing it out 5 more lbs. Doing other things besides the elliptical has kept me motivated (like dance and yoga). I am working out, yet it doesn't really seem like it. Plus the dancing and yoga help those sore muscles I get from the Ryan work outs. He wants me to give him "before" and "after" shots. I have the before (I just really don't want to give them to him......), I just need the after! I think Mike is going to take some of me so I can get some good ones.

Well, that is it. I really should have taken today off. I just am not feeling it today. I guess I could still take off the afternoon. But might as well stay and build up my PTO. Mike and I are going to Angela's tomorrow afternoon to hang by the pool, but other than that, I have no idea what the weekend holds. He gets to meet some of my other friends (believe it or not, he hasn't met Jen and David yet!!!). He started school on Tuesday, so he will have physics homework. Yeah, that was never my subject so he is going to have no help from me!

Have an awesome Friday!!!