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.)
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
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!
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!
Monday, February 19, 2007
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:)).
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:)).
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Saturday, February 10, 2007
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!!!
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!!!
Monday, February 05, 2007
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!
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!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
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!
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!
Sunday, January 28, 2007
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!!!
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!!!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
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!
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!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
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!!!!
Stay warm and happy Wednesday!!!!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
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!
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!
Monday, January 15, 2007
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.........)
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.........)
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
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!!!
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!!!
Monday, January 01, 2007
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!
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!
Sunday, December 31, 2006
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!!!
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!!!
Friday, December 22, 2006
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"
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"
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
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!
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!
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