To Palm Springs with the girls....
I can't tell you how badly I need this, life continues to be a bit challenging - but I rejoice in knowing God is on my side....
So.. I'm off to outlet shop, sit poolside, have girlie talk, and enjoy a few days of leaving my cares behind....
Have a great weekend!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Our Freedom....
Came at such a high price, and unfortunately continues to cost lives....
A mere thank you will never be enough to show the gratitude I have for those who choose to serve in our armed forces.
God bless America - and those who pledge their lives to fight for it.....
A mere thank you will never be enough to show the gratitude I have for those who choose to serve in our armed forces.
God bless America - and those who pledge their lives to fight for it.....
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Eight Things
As per Tattoos and Teething Rings I'm taking my own stab at eight things.....
8 Things I'm looking forward to:
1. Summer break - I look forward to no homework for the kids, days of sitting at the beach, and basically no structure in our lives for three months.
2. Our annual trip to Colorado to spend a few weeks with our best friends.
3. My weekend trip with just the girls to Palm Springs the first weekend in June - lying by the pool and outlet shopping, does it get any better??!!
4. A get away with my hubby - although I don't know when money will permit. Maybe we need to settle for a weekend with the kids at grandma's and having the house to ourselves.
5. A new car - again, don't know when money will permit, but I'm done with the minivan, and it is 11 years old!
6. Getting my hair cut and colored -- it needs it (again that darn money permitting thing)!!!
7. Having an income generated from our business
8. Spending eternity in Heaven
8 Things I did Yesterday:
1. Get up way to0 early
2. Walked my daughter into school and made sure my son had arrived (first time walking to school by himself with his best friend).
3. Attended my bible study leaders meeting
4. Spent a little too long surfing the web
5. Picked up kids from school
6. Made sure homework was completed and baseball uniform was washed
7. Made pizzas for dinner, pepperoni for the kids and buffalo chicken for my husband and I (yummm).
8. Watched my son's baseball game (and darn if it wasn't freezing cold at 7:00 last night).
8 Things I Wish I Could Do:
1. Sing BEAUTIFULLY instead of just making a joyful noise!
2. Ditto Tat - I wish I could do sign language as well.
3. Spend money on clothes anytime I want - I know this is rather shallow, but I just love clothes, and I never buy full price. I'm a huge clearance, sale shopper.
4. Buy my husband a new car (yup, its that money permitting thing), but I'd really like to buy him something frivolous since he's the one in the family that always puts himself and his desires last.
5. Take vacations more often. I'd love for my family to vacation during Christmas/Easter breaks, long trips somewhere during the summer...
6. Find the cure for cancer and HIV - they suck....
7. Find contentment in ALL things everyday of my life...
8. Tithe 90% and live off of 10%....
8 TV Shows I Watch:
1. The office
2. 30 Rock
3. Any of the Housewives Shows (OC, NY, AT, but not the new one - I know, you're asking why ANY of them to begin with)
4. Most anything on the Food Network if it catches my fancy
5. Project Runway
6. Top Chef
7. Rock of Love (yeah, I know, this is pretty skanky, but it takes me back to my rocker chick 80's days)...
8. Too many Disney/Nickelodeon shows to mention
Your turn...
8 Things I'm looking forward to:
1. Summer break - I look forward to no homework for the kids, days of sitting at the beach, and basically no structure in our lives for three months.
2. Our annual trip to Colorado to spend a few weeks with our best friends.
3. My weekend trip with just the girls to Palm Springs the first weekend in June - lying by the pool and outlet shopping, does it get any better??!!
4. A get away with my hubby - although I don't know when money will permit. Maybe we need to settle for a weekend with the kids at grandma's and having the house to ourselves.
5. A new car - again, don't know when money will permit, but I'm done with the minivan, and it is 11 years old!
6. Getting my hair cut and colored -- it needs it (again that darn money permitting thing)!!!
7. Having an income generated from our business
8. Spending eternity in Heaven
8 Things I did Yesterday:
1. Get up way to0 early
2. Walked my daughter into school and made sure my son had arrived (first time walking to school by himself with his best friend).
3. Attended my bible study leaders meeting
4. Spent a little too long surfing the web
5. Picked up kids from school
6. Made sure homework was completed and baseball uniform was washed
7. Made pizzas for dinner, pepperoni for the kids and buffalo chicken for my husband and I (yummm).
8. Watched my son's baseball game (and darn if it wasn't freezing cold at 7:00 last night).
8 Things I Wish I Could Do:
1. Sing BEAUTIFULLY instead of just making a joyful noise!
2. Ditto Tat - I wish I could do sign language as well.
3. Spend money on clothes anytime I want - I know this is rather shallow, but I just love clothes, and I never buy full price. I'm a huge clearance, sale shopper.
4. Buy my husband a new car (yup, its that money permitting thing), but I'd really like to buy him something frivolous since he's the one in the family that always puts himself and his desires last.
5. Take vacations more often. I'd love for my family to vacation during Christmas/Easter breaks, long trips somewhere during the summer...
6. Find the cure for cancer and HIV - they suck....
7. Find contentment in ALL things everyday of my life...
8. Tithe 90% and live off of 10%....
8 TV Shows I Watch:
1. The office
2. 30 Rock
3. Any of the Housewives Shows (OC, NY, AT, but not the new one - I know, you're asking why ANY of them to begin with)
4. Most anything on the Food Network if it catches my fancy
5. Project Runway
6. Top Chef
7. Rock of Love (yeah, I know, this is pretty skanky, but it takes me back to my rocker chick 80's days)...
8. Too many Disney/Nickelodeon shows to mention
Your turn...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Miss California.....
She was asked a question, she answered it....
She DID NOT lie, she answered how SHE felt.....
In my book she is a winner, not because of what she believes in, but for standing on HER moral ground, speaking what SHE believes, and sticking to it --- at the cost of the crown....
And the crown should go to..... Miss California!!!
And the crowd goes crazy.....
She DID NOT lie, she answered how SHE felt.....
In my book she is a winner, not because of what she believes in, but for standing on HER moral ground, speaking what SHE believes, and sticking to it --- at the cost of the crown....
And the crown should go to..... Miss California!!!
And the crowd goes crazy.....
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Comfort Level....
I often wonder why I can't be comfortable in my own skin.....
I mean, I like who I am on the inside.....
But, why is it my perception of the outside can be so off????
I feel really uncomfortable giving actual numbers, but, I'm going to do so just to confirm how crazy I am...
In high school I was small, probably around the 110 range. Once I entered the work place my weight slowly crept up to about 120/125, but it was fairly easy to maintain that weight. At one point in my mid twenties, and in a very unhappy relationship, my weight reached 160. I went on Nutri Systems and quickly took it off. I then maintained 120 until after my second child. After Emma was born I ate because I was so overwhelmed with two kids 18 months apart. For about five years I probably wieghed about 140. Then I started running and the weight came off. Again, It became easy to maintain a weight somewhere in the 120/125 range. Since February, when my life flipped a bit around with the death of my friend and the stress of our business, my weight has dropped to the 114 range....
Here is the point to all this.... I still view my body as if I weigh so much more then I do. I'm wearing a size that I've always said "Of course that's cute, anything that size is cute"... and yet I can't really "SEE" myself at this weight/size. My minds eye still see's whatever the heck it sees... It's crazy - I know. I could never be anorexic because I love to eat too much, but I do see how they can get such a warped sense of self image. I'm sure if I lost another five pounds, I'd still see myself the same way....
I mean, I like who I am on the inside.....
But, why is it my perception of the outside can be so off????
I feel really uncomfortable giving actual numbers, but, I'm going to do so just to confirm how crazy I am...
In high school I was small, probably around the 110 range. Once I entered the work place my weight slowly crept up to about 120/125, but it was fairly easy to maintain that weight. At one point in my mid twenties, and in a very unhappy relationship, my weight reached 160. I went on Nutri Systems and quickly took it off. I then maintained 120 until after my second child. After Emma was born I ate because I was so overwhelmed with two kids 18 months apart. For about five years I probably wieghed about 140. Then I started running and the weight came off. Again, It became easy to maintain a weight somewhere in the 120/125 range. Since February, when my life flipped a bit around with the death of my friend and the stress of our business, my weight has dropped to the 114 range....
Here is the point to all this.... I still view my body as if I weigh so much more then I do. I'm wearing a size that I've always said "Of course that's cute, anything that size is cute"... and yet I can't really "SEE" myself at this weight/size. My minds eye still see's whatever the heck it sees... It's crazy - I know. I could never be anorexic because I love to eat too much, but I do see how they can get such a warped sense of self image. I'm sure if I lost another five pounds, I'd still see myself the same way....
Sunday, April 12, 2009
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