T minus 3 days and I'll be enjoying some of the best BBQ the state of Texas has to offer. Yum yum. Can't wait.
I'll be making my annual trek to Austin for a work conference for the week. I need a break from life, so it'll be good to get away even though I'll be working and in seminars the entire time. But the change of scenery, break from the big orange box, and a weeks stay in a nice hotel are easy trades for me.
I've been so incredibly busy lately with working two jobs and life, that I've really not had time for anything, including blogging. So some highlights over the past month or so:
- I competed in the HD CAM Olympics a few Sundays ago. We didn't win anything but it was fun and A was able to join us and cheer us on.
- A has been job hunting as his job is, more than likely, coming to an end. He has some very promising leads so we're hopeful
- Our house is still not complete, or even anywhere near completion. We filed paperwork with to cancel the sale and are currently searching for a pre-existing home.
- We are both completely content with not purchasing the home. As home prices are falling, we've found that we were going to be paying much more than the home was worth anyway (like 20K more)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Oops... I'm a little overdue
I've not had a chance to post much as of late, due to life just being crazy hectic.
We spent some time in California in early September. It was a very short trip, but it was good to see my family and friends that I hadn't seen in forever long. I'm trying to make plans to head back out at Christmas/New Years for about a week or so. We'll see if that works out.
The house is slowly coming along. I'm very nervous that we won't hit our Nov 30 deadline as they still have a TON of work to do. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I'm still at the big orange box part time. Love it there! Alan is still at Macy's and not loving it (but as I say it's a job in this horrible economy and it pays the bills). Mary, Alan's mom, is back living here in Texas now. Trojan the psycho kitty, is still psycho.
Our most exciting news: we got a new bed. I LOVE it! So incredibly comfortable and I've actually been able to sleep. It's amazing the difference a bed can make.
We spent some time in California in early September. It was a very short trip, but it was good to see my family and friends that I hadn't seen in forever long. I'm trying to make plans to head back out at Christmas/New Years for about a week or so. We'll see if that works out.
The house is slowly coming along. I'm very nervous that we won't hit our Nov 30 deadline as they still have a TON of work to do. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I'm still at the big orange box part time. Love it there! Alan is still at Macy's and not loving it (but as I say it's a job in this horrible economy and it pays the bills). Mary, Alan's mom, is back living here in Texas now. Trojan the psycho kitty, is still psycho.
Our most exciting news: we got a new bed. I LOVE it! So incredibly comfortable and I've actually been able to sleep. It's amazing the difference a bed can make.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Making progress
Life is still going. I've been overwhelmed with our internal audit going on right now and working my p/t job. I need a vacation. BAD.
We've made quite a bit of progress on the house. Last week it looked like this:
And then....
last night Alan and I drove by on our way to the Allen Outlets to meet a friend, which much to our surprise, we found this:
We're starting to get excited about it, and very nervous that it won't make our deadline. Alan spoke with our sales agent for the builder today and she said that we're on schedule to close on November 30th. Not a day sooner, not a day later. Which really freaks me out. We have a Nov 30 deadline that we have to close by, so it's cutting it way too close for my comfort. We'll see what happens.
We've made quite a bit of progress on the house. Last week it looked like this:
And then....
last night Alan and I drove by on our way to the Allen Outlets to meet a friend, which much to our surprise, we found this:
We're starting to get excited about it, and very nervous that it won't make our deadline. Alan spoke with our sales agent for the builder today and she said that we're on schedule to close on November 30th. Not a day sooner, not a day later. Which really freaks me out. We have a Nov 30 deadline that we have to close by, so it's cutting it way too close for my comfort. We'll see what happens.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Work, and work, and work
That pretty much sums my life up over the past month or so. I've started a part-time gig working a few week nights and weekends at the local HD. Needless to say, my life is consumed by working right now. Thankfully, it is only temporary and in a few months, I'll have my life back. Yahooo!!
Still don't have any new news on the homefront. We signed papers on our house about 3 months ago, and we still do not have a foundation poured. I'm getting a little more than frustrated at this point. I was told that building and permit approvals from the City were granted the first week of July. So, it's been a month an a half and NOTHING. NOTHING!! Which means one of two things 1. Our house will not be ready by our Nov 30 deadline or 2. They will speed through things and thus not put as much time and quality into the building of our home. It's VERY frustrating. Purchasing your first home should not be this frustrating. We have been seriously contemplating backing out. We're going to give it one more month to see what progress has been made before making any decisions.
Still don't have any new news on the homefront. We signed papers on our house about 3 months ago, and we still do not have a foundation poured. I'm getting a little more than frustrated at this point. I was told that building and permit approvals from the City were granted the first week of July. So, it's been a month an a half and NOTHING. NOTHING!! Which means one of two things 1. Our house will not be ready by our Nov 30 deadline or 2. They will speed through things and thus not put as much time and quality into the building of our home. It's VERY frustrating. Purchasing your first home should not be this frustrating. We have been seriously contemplating backing out. We're going to give it one more month to see what progress has been made before making any decisions.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
We're an Auntie and Uncle again
Alan's brother and his wife had their little girl yesterday evening. She is a precious little bundle of joy. That makes two nieces we have now.
Not sure when we'll get back out to Maryland to see her (we just got back last week), but hopefully it will be soon.
In other news: the house is coming along. I've started a part time job in the evenings and weekends to help offset some of the costs we'll have with the house. Woohooo 4 months to go.
Not sure when we'll get back out to Maryland to see her (we just got back last week), but hopefully it will be soon.
In other news: the house is coming along. I've started a part time job in the evenings and weekends to help offset some of the costs we'll have with the house. Woohooo 4 months to go.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Time after time
It seems that time is just flying by lately. I cannot believe that it is July 7th already. How have we zipped through half of 2009 already?? I'm just amazed.
The craziest is that my niece is almost a year old. How can that be? I've only seen her twice, so she isn't even going to know who I am. But holy moly, she is almost a year old already. Alan and I have been married over a year. We met 3 years ago. It seems that the older I get, the time just flies by that much quicker.
Here is a pic of my niece at her very first Angels game (teaching her young to be an Angel fan). This is actually of her seeing the fireworks for the first time. How fun!
The craziest is that my niece is almost a year old. How can that be? I've only seen her twice, so she isn't even going to know who I am. But holy moly, she is almost a year old already. Alan and I have been married over a year. We met 3 years ago. It seems that the older I get, the time just flies by that much quicker.
Here is a pic of my niece at her very first Angels game (teaching her young to be an Angel fan). This is actually of her seeing the fireworks for the first time. How fun!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Building a Dream
Well, technically it is not our dream house, but nonetheless it is still sort of a dream that we are building our first home. I could not be more excited (and scared to death at the same time). This is a HUGE purchase and a HUGE step in our marriage. Buying our first house. Wow. It still seems crazy to me that we are doing this and in 5 months, this will be our home. I'll try to update every week or so here as to the building progess.
Currently we are on hold until we get the building permits and approvals from the city of McKinney. Once those are all approved then, we'll see some ground break. How fun!
This is the model of basically what our home will look like
And this is where our home will be!
Currently we are on hold until we get the building permits and approvals from the city of McKinney. Once those are all approved then, we'll see some ground break. How fun!
This is the model of basically what our home will look like
And this is where our home will be!
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
You Scare Me
Saw this on a chat forum that I frequent, then it was also e-mailed to me today and just thought I would share.
In case you don't know who Lou Pritchett is, he is the former VP of Proctor & Gamble and author of the book Stop Paddling & Rock the Boat
AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA
By Lou Pritchett
Dear President Obama:
You are the thirteenth President under whom I have lived and unlike any of the others, you truly scare me.
You scare me because after months of exposure, I know nothing about you.
You scare me because I do not know how you paid for your expensive Ivy League education and your upscale lifestyle and housing with no visible signs of support.
You scare me because you did not spend the formative years of youth growing up in America and culturally you are not an American.
You scare me because you have never run a company or met a payroll.
You scare me because you have never had military experience, thus don't understand it at its core.
You scare me because you lack humility and 'class', always blaming others.
You scare me because for over half your life you have aligned yourself with radical extremists who hate America and you refuse to publicly denounce these radicals who wish to see America fail.
You scare me because you are a cheerleader for the 'blame America' crowd and deliver this message abroad.
You scare me because you want to change America to a European style country where the government sector dominates instead of the private sector.
You scare me because you want to replace our health care system with a government controlled one.
You scare me because you prefer 'wind mills' to responsibly capitalizing on our own vast oil, coal and shale reserves.
You scare me because you want to kill the American capitalist goose that lays the golden egg which provides the highest standard of living in the world.
You scare me because you have begun to use 'extortion' tactics against certain banks and corporations.
You scare me because your own political party shrinks from challenging you on your wild and irresponsible spending proposals.
You scare me because you will not openly listen to or even consider opposing points of view from intelligent people.
You scare me because you falsely believe that you are both omnipotent and omniscient.
You scare me because the media gives you a free pass on everything you do.
You scare me because you demonize and want to silence the Limbaughs, Hannitys, O'Relllys and Becks who offer opposing, conservative points of view.
You scare me because you prefer controlling over governing.
Finally, you scare me because if you serve a second term I will probably not feel safe in writing a similar letter in 8 years.
Lou Pritchett
In case you don't know who Lou Pritchett is, he is the former VP of Proctor & Gamble and author of the book Stop Paddling & Rock the Boat
AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA
By Lou Pritchett
Dear President Obama:
You are the thirteenth President under whom I have lived and unlike any of the others, you truly scare me.
You scare me because after months of exposure, I know nothing about you.
You scare me because I do not know how you paid for your expensive Ivy League education and your upscale lifestyle and housing with no visible signs of support.
You scare me because you did not spend the formative years of youth growing up in America and culturally you are not an American.
You scare me because you have never run a company or met a payroll.
You scare me because you have never had military experience, thus don't understand it at its core.
You scare me because you lack humility and 'class', always blaming others.
You scare me because for over half your life you have aligned yourself with radical extremists who hate America and you refuse to publicly denounce these radicals who wish to see America fail.
You scare me because you are a cheerleader for the 'blame America' crowd and deliver this message abroad.
You scare me because you want to change America to a European style country where the government sector dominates instead of the private sector.
You scare me because you want to replace our health care system with a government controlled one.
You scare me because you prefer 'wind mills' to responsibly capitalizing on our own vast oil, coal and shale reserves.
You scare me because you want to kill the American capitalist goose that lays the golden egg which provides the highest standard of living in the world.
You scare me because you have begun to use 'extortion' tactics against certain banks and corporations.
You scare me because your own political party shrinks from challenging you on your wild and irresponsible spending proposals.
You scare me because you will not openly listen to or even consider opposing points of view from intelligent people.
You scare me because you falsely believe that you are both omnipotent and omniscient.
You scare me because the media gives you a free pass on everything you do.
You scare me because you demonize and want to silence the Limbaughs, Hannitys, O'Relllys and Becks who offer opposing, conservative points of view.
You scare me because you prefer controlling over governing.
Finally, you scare me because if you serve a second term I will probably not feel safe in writing a similar letter in 8 years.
Lou Pritchett
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Thankful Thursday
(Yes, I know that I have REALLY been lagging on this the past several months)
Today I'm thankful for Sprouts grocery stores. You see, back home in California we have these amazing little markets called Trader Joes. They are the absolute positive BEST place to fulfill your grocerying (if that's a word)needs. If you've never stepped foot in a TJ's before, oh you are missing out on the finer things in life.
Alas, we don't have them in good 'ole Tejas (and no, we don't have piggly wiggly either). BUT, we do have Sprouts. Oh ye little restorer of faith Sprouts. Not exactly TJ's but pretty darn close! I currently have about 20 lbs of fresh chicken breast in my freezer from Sprouts and mounds and mounds of fresh organic fruits, veggies, and nuts. I'm not sold on their organic dairy products yet, but I'm sure I'll come around to it at some point.
Occasionally, I'll even be daring and splurge on some beef roast or sirloin steak (we don't eat red meat that often) from time to time. Mmm mmm mmm. Love me some Sprouts.
Today I'm thankful for Sprouts grocery stores. You see, back home in California we have these amazing little markets called Trader Joes. They are the absolute positive BEST place to fulfill your grocerying (if that's a word)needs. If you've never stepped foot in a TJ's before, oh you are missing out on the finer things in life.
Alas, we don't have them in good 'ole Tejas (and no, we don't have piggly wiggly either). BUT, we do have Sprouts. Oh ye little restorer of faith Sprouts. Not exactly TJ's but pretty darn close! I currently have about 20 lbs of fresh chicken breast in my freezer from Sprouts and mounds and mounds of fresh organic fruits, veggies, and nuts. I'm not sold on their organic dairy products yet, but I'm sure I'll come around to it at some point.
Occasionally, I'll even be daring and splurge on some beef roast or sirloin steak (we don't eat red meat that often) from time to time. Mmm mmm mmm. Love me some Sprouts.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Oh homebuying
Why must ye be such a pain in the rear? I'm sure the two tree's that I destroyed for this paperwork would have much rather still be living out in the wild blue yonder somewhere.
Oh joy. So we are in the process of attempting to purchase a home. With how difficult it is to get a home loan right now, we're just crossing our fingers and hope we get through.
It will be so nice to not worry about Alan stomping around (we live on 2nd floor) or for the surround sound to be blasting at 1am whilst watching Paul Blart Mall Cop. Most of all, it will be nice to be putting money back into something we own and into our own pockets instead of someone else's.
Oh joy. So we are in the process of attempting to purchase a home. With how difficult it is to get a home loan right now, we're just crossing our fingers and hope we get through.
It will be so nice to not worry about Alan stomping around (we live on 2nd floor) or for the surround sound to be blasting at 1am whilst watching Paul Blart Mall Cop. Most of all, it will be nice to be putting money back into something we own and into our own pockets instead of someone else's.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Here's to you Lulu!
I had the honor of attending my dear friend Ericka's Celebration of Life service yesterday. Ericka was one of those people that come into your life for such a short time yes has a profound impact on you. Ericka lived her life to the fullest. She loved every minute of it and filled it with love, joy, grace, and peace even despite her battle with Cancer. She lived her life how life should be lived. Her short 30 years on this earth was lived more abundantly than most and she is an inspiration to all. The love that she had for her husband and her small children was an example to us all of how we are to love each other.
Here's to you Lulu my dear friend. It was an honor to be called your friend and to have even known you. You have showed me how my life should be lived with the same joy, love, and grace that you lived yours. My heart is broken knowing that I'll never have another night of dancing at Loft, drinks on the patio, or 80's hair so high it registers on the FAA radar map, but the simple fact of knowing that you are in heaven with our Heavenly Father rejoicing in His presence with a renewed healthy body brings comfort to me. I am a better person today by simply knowing you. I love you my friend and I cannot wait to see you again, sporting your Halloween costume, in Heaven.
Here's to you Lulu my dear friend. It was an honor to be called your friend and to have even known you. You have showed me how my life should be lived with the same joy, love, and grace that you lived yours. My heart is broken knowing that I'll never have another night of dancing at Loft, drinks on the patio, or 80's hair so high it registers on the FAA radar map, but the simple fact of knowing that you are in heaven with our Heavenly Father rejoicing in His presence with a renewed healthy body brings comfort to me. I am a better person today by simply knowing you. I love you my friend and I cannot wait to see you again, sporting your Halloween costume, in Heaven.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Attack of the Swine
I know there are some people out there, eh hum my own hubby, that thinks I'm crazy for not taking this "Swine Flu Pandemic" seriously. But really, every single report that I read show that their are more deaths from the regular flu, than have died as a result of the swine. The numbers that Mainstream Media has reported are WELL overinflated.
Really, I am just chaulking this entire thing up to mass hysteria by the media. I honestly could not careless about it! Sure, I've been washing my hands more and paying attention to those around me, but really what more can you do? Why do people freak out?? It's soo lame!
So far, there are a few entire school districts that have closed school until May 8th at the earliest. Another school about a mile from my office is closed until the same time. I mean really come on? People need to stop freaking out!
Really, I am just chaulking this entire thing up to mass hysteria by the media. I honestly could not careless about it! Sure, I've been washing my hands more and paying attention to those around me, but really what more can you do? Why do people freak out?? It's soo lame!
So far, there are a few entire school districts that have closed school until May 8th at the earliest. Another school about a mile from my office is closed until the same time. I mean really come on? People need to stop freaking out!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
11 Months and counting
Yesterday marked our 11th month of happily wedded bliss. It's so hard to believe that the time has passed by this quickly.
As I reflected on the past year last night, I quickly realized that we have certainly been tested through our first 11 months. So much has gone on in our personal lives, professional lives, and with family.
I guess it remains true that the first year is definitely the worst. Which means, things can only get better from here! Yay!!!
In other news, the Frederick News Post ran a story about my Mother in Law and her battle with cancer. It was a lovely story about a local cosmetology school that provides a "Look Good... Feel Better" program for cancer patients. It was a pretty neat article. She will actually be traveling back here in Saturday to spend a few weeks with us between chemo treatments.
As I reflected on the past year last night, I quickly realized that we have certainly been tested through our first 11 months. So much has gone on in our personal lives, professional lives, and with family.
I guess it remains true that the first year is definitely the worst. Which means, things can only get better from here! Yay!!!
In other news, the Frederick News Post ran a story about my Mother in Law and her battle with cancer. It was a lovely story about a local cosmetology school that provides a "Look Good... Feel Better" program for cancer patients. It was a pretty neat article. She will actually be traveling back here in Saturday to spend a few weeks with us between chemo treatments.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
One is the loneliest number
Am I the ONLY person is this country that absolutely positively cannot stand Adam Lambert on American Idol?
He is a broadway singer/actor not a pop star. He's screeching each week leaves my brain shaking in its skull. His performance of "Mad World" last night (which btw is one of my favorite songs) was good in parts until he started his screeching, then he lost me.
I do realize that I just need to get a grasp of the fact that he's almost assured the win this season, since America has a love affair with him.
I think A.I. has officially jumped the shark (not that it didnt a few seasons ago)
He is a broadway singer/actor not a pop star. He's screeching each week leaves my brain shaking in its skull. His performance of "Mad World" last night (which btw is one of my favorite songs) was good in parts until he started his screeching, then he lost me.
I do realize that I just need to get a grasp of the fact that he's almost assured the win this season, since America has a love affair with him.
I think A.I. has officially jumped the shark (not that it didnt a few seasons ago)
Monday, March 30, 2009
30 for 30
In honor of my 30th birthday last week, I decided to do a list of my top 30 favorite songs of the last 30 years. Got this idea from someone else and loved it! So here goes:
'79: Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
'80: You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC
'81: I Love Rock N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
'82: Come on Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners
'83: Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper
'84: The Boys of Summer by Don Henley
'85: Kyrie by Mr. Mister
'86: Fight for Your Right by Beastie Boys
'87: With or Without You by U2
'88:
'89: Rockin' in the Free World by Neil Young
'90: Enjoy the Silence by Depeche Mode
'91: TIE Jeremy by Pearl Jam and November Rain by Guns N' Roses
'92: Tennessee by Arrested Developement
'93: Today by Smashing Pumpkins
'94: Sabotage by Beastie Boys
'95: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins
'96: Crash into Me by Dave Matthews Band
'97: Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
'98: TIE One Week by Barenaked Ladies and Hard Knock Life by Jay Z (shocker I know)
'99: Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chili Peppers
'00: South Side by Moby f/Gwen Stefani
'01: TIE Island in the Sun by Weezer and Middle by Jimmy Eat World
'02: No Such Thing by John Mayer
'03: Clock by Coldplay
'04: Float On by Modest Mouse
'05: Fix You by Coldplay
'06: Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol
'07: Stolen by Dashboard Confessional
'08: If I Had Eyes by Jack Johnson
'09: Dead and Gone by TI F/Justin Timberlake (shocker again I know)
'79: Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
'80: You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC
'81: I Love Rock N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
'82: Come on Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners
'83: Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper
'84: The Boys of Summer by Don Henley
'85: Kyrie by Mr. Mister
'86: Fight for Your Right by Beastie Boys
'87: With or Without You by U2
'88:
'89: Rockin' in the Free World by Neil Young
'90: Enjoy the Silence by Depeche Mode
'91: TIE Jeremy by Pearl Jam and November Rain by Guns N' Roses
'92: Tennessee by Arrested Developement
'93: Today by Smashing Pumpkins
'94: Sabotage by Beastie Boys
'95: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins
'96: Crash into Me by Dave Matthews Band
'97: Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
'98: TIE One Week by Barenaked Ladies and Hard Knock Life by Jay Z (shocker I know)
'99: Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chili Peppers
'00: South Side by Moby f/Gwen Stefani
'01: TIE Island in the Sun by Weezer and Middle by Jimmy Eat World
'02: No Such Thing by John Mayer
'03: Clock by Coldplay
'04: Float On by Modest Mouse
'05: Fix You by Coldplay
'06: Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol
'07: Stolen by Dashboard Confessional
'08: If I Had Eyes by Jack Johnson
'09: Dead and Gone by TI F/Justin Timberlake (shocker again I know)
Friday, February 27, 2009
I will try.. to fix you
I know that I certainly do not have the power to heal or fix people, however I know that our Heavenly Father does.
So if you think of it, please please please say a prayer for our family, specifically Alan and his mom Mary. We got the latest results back from her doctors today.
They have only given her two months to live. In a last ditch effort, they will attempt chemo starting next week to see if they can weekend the progression of it, but are not too hopeful in the success of it.
As you can imagine, its very difficult for Alan as well as his brothers. Certainly not the news that we were wanting or expecting.
So if you think of it, please please please say a prayer for our family, specifically Alan and his mom Mary. We got the latest results back from her doctors today.
They have only given her two months to live. In a last ditch effort, they will attempt chemo starting next week to see if they can weekend the progression of it, but are not too hopeful in the success of it.
As you can imagine, its very difficult for Alan as well as his brothers. Certainly not the news that we were wanting or expecting.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Look at the stars... Look how they shine for you
And all the things you do Yeah, they were all yellow...
Oh yeah! Bought presale tix today as part of Alan's Valentine's gift. We'll be seeing Coldplay on July 21st.
Soo totally excited and cannot wait!!
Oh yeah! Bought presale tix today as part of Alan's Valentine's gift. We'll be seeing Coldplay on July 21st.
Soo totally excited and cannot wait!!
Monday, February 02, 2009
Follow-up
Thought I'd just give a quick follow-up to my post last week.
Without going into many details, during our trip to DC we spent most of our time in the hospital with Alan's mom (not me for once!).
Through the course of a few days, she was diagnosed with Stage 3b Lung Cancer. She had to undergo a surgery to repair damage to the lining of her lung caused by the cancer and to remove the fluid that has built up in her lung. Once she is completely healed and recovered from that surgery she will begin Chemo/Radiation.
So please continue to keep our family in your prayers, specifically Alan. Much love.
Without going into many details, during our trip to DC we spent most of our time in the hospital with Alan's mom (not me for once!).
Through the course of a few days, she was diagnosed with Stage 3b Lung Cancer. She had to undergo a surgery to repair damage to the lining of her lung caused by the cancer and to remove the fluid that has built up in her lung. Once she is completely healed and recovered from that surgery she will begin Chemo/Radiation.
So please continue to keep our family in your prayers, specifically Alan. Much love.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Say a little Prayer
If you think about, would you say a little prayer for our family?
We are going through some pretty tough stuff and some very difficult decisions right now.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
We are going through some pretty tough stuff and some very difficult decisions right now.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Introducing... Lady Trojan
So through a series of events over Christmas, we ended up with a new little kitty. And boy does she have a personality. I must admit that I am not a cat person AT ALL. But she has certainly grown on me. We'll see how the coming weeks go.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Sicky sick
The one thing I hate about this time of year, is that I always get sick and due to treatments my immune system has been severly compromised. So guess what? I've been sick. Really sick. I'll get better, then I'll just turn around and get sick again. I'm sitting here working with a temp of 101 and a nasty ear infection. Joyous!
However, that has left me with time to do crafts and fun things. So I made many Christmas gifts this year. (Those of you who are family members, pretend you never saw this when you open your gift) I made these coasters. Pretty easy and REALLY fun to do! I put them in sets of 4 and tied some cute ribbon around them.
However, that has left me with time to do crafts and fun things. So I made many Christmas gifts this year. (Those of you who are family members, pretend you never saw this when you open your gift) I made these coasters. Pretty easy and REALLY fun to do! I put them in sets of 4 and tied some cute ribbon around them.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Yo Vanilla.. kick it one time boy
Today's theme... ICE... so the Vanilla Ice title seemed appropriate.
My previous post was about the crazy Texas weather. Well, guess what? I've waited more than 5 minutes and it hasn't changed yet! Those dang Texans lied to me!
The weather is still frigid, well below freezing 27 at 3:30pm. I sat and watched the sleet and ice blow in last night thinking it would be fine by today. Nope.
I sat around this morning waiting for the streets to clear of said ice so I could drive to work. Nope still didn't clear.
HELLO!!!! Mr Weatherman, this nasty ice stuff was only suppose to last for 5 minutes! Bring back the sun.
My poor little car tried to become the next Michelle Kwan this morning on my drive in. However, I quickly learned that my little Fusion is not aptly equipped for ice skating. Thankfully it only has a few bumps and bruises.
My previous post was about the crazy Texas weather. Well, guess what? I've waited more than 5 minutes and it hasn't changed yet! Those dang Texans lied to me!
The weather is still frigid, well below freezing 27 at 3:30pm. I sat and watched the sleet and ice blow in last night thinking it would be fine by today. Nope.
I sat around this morning waiting for the streets to clear of said ice so I could drive to work. Nope still didn't clear.
HELLO!!!! Mr Weatherman, this nasty ice stuff was only suppose to last for 5 minutes! Bring back the sun.
My poor little car tried to become the next Michelle Kwan this morning on my drive in. However, I quickly learned that my little Fusion is not aptly equipped for ice skating. Thankfully it only has a few bumps and bruises.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Weatherman? We don't need no stinkin weatherman
Not like they are ever right anyways! When I moved here to the Dallas area from warm, sunny, amazing Southern California, I was told that if I didn't like the weather to just stick around for about 5 minutes and it will change. At the time I kind of just laughed and shrugged it off.
Fast forward 7 1/2 years. Really... if you don't like the weather stick around cause it will change in 5 minutes. Case in point: This weeks weather. It went something like this
Monday- high 70's
Monday night- Severe Thunderstorms/Tornado warning (gotta love those sirens)
Tuesday- high 50's
Tuesday night- wintery mix of sleet and snow
So in less than a day you go from Tornado's to Snow.. Only in Texas
Fast forward 7 1/2 years. Really... if you don't like the weather stick around cause it will change in 5 minutes. Case in point: This weeks weather. It went something like this
Monday- high 70's
Monday night- Severe Thunderstorms/Tornado warning (gotta love those sirens)
Tuesday- high 50's
Tuesday night- wintery mix of sleet and snow
So in less than a day you go from Tornado's to Snow.. Only in Texas
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
UBT Update
Well, its officially been a little over a month since starting back on my Ultimate-Body transformation #2.
To this point, I've dropped about 1.33% body fat and about 10lbs, give or take. This time around is a little slow of progress due to ongoing health issues and still taking prednisone. So after I'm off that, then it should kick in to full gear and go much quicker.
I absolutely LOVE the program and love the changes my body is already taking. I have more energy and overall just feel so much better.
On my way back to a new ME!
To this point, I've dropped about 1.33% body fat and about 10lbs, give or take. This time around is a little slow of progress due to ongoing health issues and still taking prednisone. So after I'm off that, then it should kick in to full gear and go much quicker.
I absolutely LOVE the program and love the changes my body is already taking. I have more energy and overall just feel so much better.
On my way back to a new ME!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Out with the old.. in with the new
I've come to realize over the past few weeks, since my post about just not fitting in, that I needed to make some adjustments in my life. Through a series of events I've learned that life is much too precious to care what people think of me or try to mold myself into someone that fits in.
I love my life. I love my husband. I love that I live in an apartment. I love that I drive a sedan and not a big honkin SUV. I LOVE my job!! I LOVE what I do for a living. I love that I dont wear name brand clothing. I love that I am down to earth and don't care how much money anyone makes. I love that I make dinner at home. I love that Alan and I don't eat at fancy smancy restaurants. I love that my home is a home that is to be lived in and not fancy that you can't touch anything. I love my family. I love California. I love my USC Trojans. I love the fact that I am ultra-conservative. I love the Lord. I love that I have an open heart to love and accept all despite their differences to me.
This is who I am. Take it or leave it! I am who I am and I'm not changing that for anyone or anything!
I love my life. I love my husband. I love that I live in an apartment. I love that I drive a sedan and not a big honkin SUV. I LOVE my job!! I LOVE what I do for a living. I love that I dont wear name brand clothing. I love that I am down to earth and don't care how much money anyone makes. I love that I make dinner at home. I love that Alan and I don't eat at fancy smancy restaurants. I love that my home is a home that is to be lived in and not fancy that you can't touch anything. I love my family. I love California. I love my USC Trojans. I love the fact that I am ultra-conservative. I love the Lord. I love that I have an open heart to love and accept all despite their differences to me.
This is who I am. Take it or leave it! I am who I am and I'm not changing that for anyone or anything!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Guess what time it is??
It's your weekly installment of Thankful Thursday!
Today, I wish to give tribute to Burt's Bees. Oh the glorious little yellow tube of pure bliss on my lips. Oh the soothing, cooling feeling with a peppermint tingle when I apply the tube of wax to my lips. Every time I apply the chapstick, my lips scream with bursts of joy for I have replenished their beauty, moisture, and softness.
I guess you could call me an addict. Hello, my name is Heather and I'm a Burt's Bees chapstick addict. They even have a new one out with Pomegranate in it. (although I still prefer my regular Beeswax Lip Balm)
I keep one in my purse, one in my desk, one in my car, one in my gym bag, one in my softball bag, and one at home. Thus making sure I have all my bases covered and have my Burts at the tip of my fingers all the time.
So here's to you Mr. Burt's Bees chapstick maker!
Today, I wish to give tribute to Burt's Bees. Oh the glorious little yellow tube of pure bliss on my lips. Oh the soothing, cooling feeling with a peppermint tingle when I apply the tube of wax to my lips. Every time I apply the chapstick, my lips scream with bursts of joy for I have replenished their beauty, moisture, and softness.
I guess you could call me an addict. Hello, my name is Heather and I'm a Burt's Bees chapstick addict. They even have a new one out with Pomegranate in it. (although I still prefer my regular Beeswax Lip Balm)
I keep one in my purse, one in my desk, one in my car, one in my gym bag, one in my softball bag, and one at home. Thus making sure I have all my bases covered and have my Burts at the tip of my fingers all the time.
So here's to you Mr. Burt's Bees chapstick maker!
Sweatin the oldies
I've come to the close of 4 weeks in the program. While I'm going at a slower pace than I'd like, I'm still making progress.
To date, I've lost 8 lbs and about 1.43% body fat. The biggest change though is in my toning and strength. I just love love love working out!
and yes I am still thankful for Joseph and Wayne as well!
To date, I've lost 8 lbs and about 1.43% body fat. The biggest change though is in my toning and strength. I just love love love working out!
and yes I am still thankful for Joseph and Wayne as well!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Pumpkin Princess
I'm not going to deny that I am a proud Auntie. Although, I don't ever get to see my little niece (and umm my family eh hum always forgets to send me pics of her) I just love her to pieces and love to brag about her.
So here she is, in all of her Orange Pumpkin Princess delight.
So here she is, in all of her Orange Pumpkin Princess delight.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Thankful Thursday
Welcome to another episode of Thankful Thursday.
Today I am thankful for one of my trainers Joseph (albeit said in jest). If it weren't for dear Joseph my body would not feel like I've been hit by a freight train today. And if it weren't for Joseph I'd not be able to submit a video to America's Funniest Home Video's and win $10,000 for my rendition of bicycle crunches.
So here's to you Joseph!! and the million more crunches you'll be making me do.
Today I am thankful for one of my trainers Joseph (albeit said in jest). If it weren't for dear Joseph my body would not feel like I've been hit by a freight train today. And if it weren't for Joseph I'd not be able to submit a video to America's Funniest Home Video's and win $10,000 for my rendition of bicycle crunches.
So here's to you Joseph!! and the million more crunches you'll be making me do.
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